I recently spent several days with my 8 year old daughter at Boyd Lodge. In that we live on the west coast, (and are not familiar with the area), it was a challenge to find a location in Minnesota that would be child-friendly, quiet, comfortable, offer good fishing and lots of great scenery.
Anyone who "shops" on-line knows that things aren't always what they appear to be, and websites can end being a lot of hype. In the case of Boyd Lodge, every aspect of the lodge far exceeded all of my hopes, and was easily as nice as the website claimed. Seriously!!!
The cabins were pristine, modern and (of course) very clean. The overall feel of the lodge was fantastic - quiet, friendly, and extremely comfortable. Everything we needed was at our fingertips, and yet provided the feeling that we were indeed in an environment far from the hassles (and noise) of everyday life.
I can't say enough about the kids' activities that are a regular part of the Boyd Lodge routine-turtle races, bonfire on the (very nice) private beach, etc, etc.
But most of all (and this is no exaggeration), the best part was the hospitality shown by Ruth and Mike, the owner/caretakers of the lodge, and their staff. They sincerely did their best to make us feel welcome and comfortable, and obviously know the area so well, that any questions we had about fishing, guides, restaurants, and activities were answered without hesitation.
This is truly a great place for a family trip and for those who want to enjoy seriously good fishing. read more