This place is definitely off the beaten path. Has that old-school Wisconsin northwoods tavern kind…read moreof feel. Their beer selection is fairly limited to the popular national brands. Nothing in the craft beer offerings. The food is good. They make it first order. Make their own pizzas to what you're quite delicious and very cheesy. Nice views of the lake from inside or from the small deck outback. They're pretty well-known for their Friday and Saturday night buffet is although I haven't been there for one of those yet.

Saturday night buffet.....I love supper clubs so this was right up my ally. Salad bar, 2 soups,…read moreprime rib w/au jus, crab legs w/drawn butter, fried shrimp, chicken, baked and gratin pot, fries, and rolls for $25/person. Didn't realize there wasn't a menu option but after our first trip to the buffet I saw why. Food was excellent, place was busy but quick moving buffet line and our waitress/server made sure we didn't need a thing. Definitely worth the trip and you need to look past the exterior to realize what a treasure it is.

I am writing this review as I sit here overlooking the lake from the living room of the cabin…read morethrough the wall to wall row of windows. Every visit to Stone Hill just gets better and better! Since my last review my family has grown and now my toddlers (2 and 3 years older) are along for the week. We have spent each day fishing, going down to the beach, visiting with Helen - the amazing lady that owns Stone Hill Resort - and playing on the playground with the children. The beach and sandy entry to the lake is AWESOME for the kids and the shape and turn of the dock makes a natural swimming area that has a max depth of about 16" making it a PERFECT way to introduce the toddlers to the lake and swimming in it (while you can keep them in an area that is fairly controlled for safety). Stone Hill has a pontoon boat that you can rent for the week (well worth it and SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than the in-town rental options). Each cabin unit comes with an aluminum fishing boat. Since I last reviewed Stone Hill they have added direct tv and wifi. It is done in a nice way with nothing rustic being taken away but instead supplemented with these additions. This is the singe BEST vacation rental option in northern Wisconsin, still a slice of old Hayward, WI Resort history and an amazing 5 star experience every time I come.

The berry picker pizza is very good and unique. The garlic sauce on it is delicious and they put a…read morelot of toppings. I love how the toppings get crispy, especially the wild rice and feta cheese. I just wish they used chicken breast instead of thigh on the pizzas. The island pizza is also very good but we like to sub and get red sauce instead of the bbq sauce so it's just like a hawaiian pizza. As always, we got the thick crust with both pizzas. It was very busy so we waited about 30 minutes but service was good. We split 2 mediums between 6 of us and it was plenty with the popcorn!

Possibly the best pizza I've ever had. I'm a bit of a pizza hoe. I've had it all. Been to Italy for…read morepizza...good stuff but this place has it beat. I can't wait for when the season starts back up so I can get some more!

Trails End continues to be a family tradition…read more We visited today for their Sunday bingo. My son especially loves this. We're able to play while snacking on apps, though their full menu is good too. I also enjoyed their Bloody Mary Bar today. When you order, you get a glass with the vodka and can then make your drink what you want it to be, with lots of options for an overflowing garnish. Trails End has lots of outdoor seating, much of which is shaded. The playground is one of my kids' favorites. When they get antsy, we're able to take them here to burn off some of their energy. You can also park your boat along its dock. Trails End embodies that fun Northwoods vacation spirit!

Food and service good, however the hidden cost are or at the least be a crime. Ordered a chicken…read moresandwich and asked for a few condiments on it. Waitress never said there would be extra charges.So we added lettuce, tomato, extra mayonnaise, pickles and bacon ( the bacon charge is understandable). Look at what we were charged for the condiments, 1.50 for 1 little piece of lettuce, 1.00 for one slice of tomato, 1.50 for 4 little pickle chips, and .50 for a little mayonnaise package the ones you get at the gas station for free. Also nowhere on the menu is there any indication of these extra charges. Nor any indication of a 3% charge for debt card use.So be careful of what you order. I know it's a resort but come on let's be fair.

This is specifically related to the rental cabins. We did not eat at the lodge but have heard good…read morethings. As far as the cabins, it's hard to give a sub par review because I really wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt but in the end, it really just wasn't what we were expecting and hope others can learn from it. I will start with the pros: clean cabins, close lake access with docks for boats to pull in, great area to walk in, safe and quiet, close to downtown Hayward, cabin 5 had a great screened in porch, AC is a plus, had fun fishing on the lake but had to get out of the bay. Cons: resort term used loosely as there are minimal amenities, no swimming beach, lodge closed Sun-Tues, boat rental not available on site (although brochure says it is), many missing kitchen tools in cabins, was told all cabins came with bedding but there were only sheets - you'll need to bring your own pillows and blankets, you're kind of on your own once you check in as as property managers did not seem be accessible/available for questions or help after hours, don't expect cell service. We made the most of it and it was an overall decent place to stay but felt a little mislead and wish we'd have asked more questions/had more info about what we were really getting.

Best. Ribs. Ever. It is their special on Saturday nights. Been twice to make sure it wasn't a…read morefluke. Not at all....soooooo amazing. Melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Great side salad and perfectly baked potato. Super friendly staff and cute little lodge on the lake atmosphere. Also- pretty amazing fried chicken. I believe they serve this any time. So happy I discovered this little gem on Nelson Lake. Have been wanting to try their Friday fish fry, maybe next time I am in the area. Go try this place.......now! Kitchen open Wednesday through Sunday. And they have Happy Hour (3-6). That's all.

Friendly Staff, they were very helpful…read more Very cool looking place, the building is really neat. There is also a really nice nature area in the back. Definitely worth a look. Good breakfast, the elderly man working was also very friendly. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who's working in the area who wants a nice place to stay. Would also be nice for families, but it's a little bit expensive for the area.

This isn't a hotel it's a resort masquerading as a hotel. From paddle boats to a hot tub it comes…read morefully equipped. Spend time in the library or in front of the fireplace playing chess. They have a peloton in the gym and an incredible lobby. Gwendolyn is the most gracious person to ever check a guest in. She was absolutely fantastic! We immediately felt welcomed. This is on the shortlist of best unknown hotels in America.

Great place on Nelson Lake to drive, boat, and/or snowmobile to. Full bar, great prices. Love their…read moreburgers and Chicken Wings.

If you want to wait 15 minutes to get served when there is 3 ppl in the whole bar come here. Worst…read moreservice in the State. Completely trash. The bartender tonight is probably the worst human on earth.

Went at about closing time and made a pizza for us. Great hospitality and loved the TouchTunes-…read moreplayed some Kenny Chesney!

We booked the lodge suites for an extended weekend. They are modern and very well maintained. Their…read moreamenities include a fully stocked kitchen with pots/pans, dishes, silverware, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, Keurig, etc. Nice private deck with a view of the lake and a portable grill. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. We would recommend!

Not very friendly at the front desk, We had a room with a…read moreking bed and a sleeper sofa. I had called several weeks before to see what the condition the sleeper sofa was in. I was told they had no complaints. The sleeper was so bad, you could count every spring! Bathroom had a very small vanity. Never staying here again. I do have to admit we ate in the restaurant on Friday evening. the food was excellent. The wait staff was friendly. They ate very short staffed.

Hotel was clean. Beds were very soft, so had a back-ache in the morning. Breakfast was a bit…read moresparse considering the price we paid for the room, but the fireplace was nice. Appreciated that we could bring our dog.