Stayed in the Ist floor condos. All of the bedrooms are in the back as the front of the unit has…read morelake views. The problem you will find in the summer is the cars that park at night. The headlights shine right into the room even with dark out drapes. Poor design, the main building for pool, is way to far away. No wonder the owners try to rent them.

I love this place it is so fun to get away from home.I love the game room and other activitiesread more

Wonderful location, very clean, well organized, great staff. very relaxing. This is one of those…read moreserendipitous places that you stumble upon and you think you yourself, "I am definitely going to come back here!"

This quiet little hotel is right on the Wisconsin River. Each room has their own patio or balcony…read more There is a water skiing show 3 days a week and a restaurant next door. It's contactless, but if you have a question the owners are very quick to respond. We will come back here!!

Been going to Shady Rest for 6 years in a row. Best place we've ever been to in northern Wisconsin…read moreafter sampling 3 other options. We meet up with extended family, mix of younger and older kids. A reliably great time, exactly what a "week up north" is supposed to be. Tons of activities, perfect sandy beach, good fishing from dock or boat. Place is run by a great genuine family. Lots of water sports available - skiing, tubing, etc etc. The cabins are a bit on the rustic/vintage side but very clean, most are right on the water. Staff is super attentive, food (breakfasts and dinners) is great. Very family oriented.

My entire family just spent a few days at this family lake side resort -The Shady Rest Lodge…read more(http://www.shadyrestlodge.com). We stayed in the Manor House (four individual suites that can be combined or used separately). The eight of us (one Grannie, three parents, four kids aged 15 - 22) stayed there after leaving the Super Eight in Tomahawk WI where we were attending a wedding. This family resort is one of the most beautiful places we've ever been. Situated on the stunning Lake Manson in Rhineland WI, the owners Brad & Amy Francis were excellent hosts. We called very last minute to get the rooms after a not so pleasant stay at the Super Eight. When we arrived, Brad took us over to the rooms before taking any kind of payment, then told us to come on back to the office whenever we were ready. The rooms were nice and clean, with beautiful decks off of each of the second floor rooms and a nice patio off of the first floor rooms with views of the lake just a few feet away. As we stood there enjoying the view, a bald eagle swooped right by to welcome us! With multiple piers, the lake was never more than a few feet away, boats, kayacks, bikes, a playground, a recreation room, water skiing & wakeboarding, fishing poles were all available for use as well as a lovely beach area with plenty of room to relax. The vibe was total relaxation or fun activities - whatever you want to do, no scheduling required. You could take advantage of the meal plan if you wanted, or you could make use of the kitchens in each suite. We ended up eating one evening meal there (the Sunday night grilled extravaganza) which was most tasty. But mostly we just relaxed and enjoyed our time in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I would highly recommend this place to families of all shapes and sizes! Relax and enjoy the beauty and/or play and enjoy the lake - it's all up to you!

The front of the resort looks amazing. But what's that saying onions have layers. Well the back…read morelooks way different than the front. Like 1st class and 3rd class. My biggest complaint is no plug ins near the bed. Even the lamp was strong across the room to plug in next to the table. The other lamp cord went behind the bed frame that I couldn't move. If you're traveling with a suitcase that is heavy like mine (49 lbs) being on the 2nd floor is a nightmare. No elevator. The young lady at the front desk did offer to help when I asked about an elevator but my suitcase looked bigger than her. But no offering of a 1st floor room. Maybe they were sold out. The kitchen was the weirdest design. All steel or metal. Not really stocked to cook anything unless you brought your own pots and pans. I did call and ask if they had any pots bigger than the 1 cup in the room and they said no. But fridge did have a freezer which was nice. Bed was soft they had a mattress topper on it. My suggestion is only come if you plan to unplug and eat out.

Absolutely the best! Very clean rooms. The staff are all wonderful and helpful, very friendly…read more The sunsets are breath taking. Quiet and spacious rooms. No complaints at all from us.

Got the chance to visit Black's Cliff Resort due to a friend who vacations up there regularly. We…read morewent for the winter time + over NYE. It was such a fun, unique and refreshing trip to take in the winter. It truly seemed like we were in a real life snowglobe. The resort itself seemed to be about 13 cabins. We were in one that comfortably slept 6 grown adults. We also were able to bring our little pug up with us (For a small additionally fee). The family that runs the resort is as sweet as can be. Very hospitable & has a great resort dog that we saw running around during our time there. The snow had fallen fresh, making it a bit difficult to get out of the drive way but it was plowed in record time. I would of loved to enjoy the back deck of the cabin more (that had an awesome hanging bed!) or been able to have my dog use the dog park - but sadly he was sinking in the snow. The cabin came pretty fully stocked in the kitchen - which was helpful for the meals we were planning. The bathroom/shower was great and had plenty of hot water. Fire wood was abundant for the fireplace within the cabin. And the lake was great to see all snow covered. I hope I get the chance to enjoy this part of the Northwoods in the summer!

The Northwoods is one of my favorite places in the country, and I've stayed at a few places in both…read moresummer and winter. Black's Cliff Resort is by far the gem amongst the many other good options. I have to give the credit to my girlfriend who found the place, and also the time of year, first week of June, it was so quiet and peaceful. We stayed in the Birchwood cabin, right next door to the resort keepers place, home to the resort dog a regal golden retriever who seems to be doing very well in his professional role. The cabin was amazing, with a fireplace inside, stocked with local firewood, and a backyard fire pit. A breezeway overlooking the lake with a bed hanging from the ceiling was the perfect spot for a Sunday afternoon snooze after the drive up from Chicago. Later in the evening, after dinner, I noticed the light fading and wandered down the stairs to one of the most thrilling sunsets I have witnessed. And I was the solo witness because not a soul was stirring on that lake in early June, and evening chill negated my girlfriends interest in the natural beauty. That night, on the soft bed, I had the best night's sleep in at least a year.

Totally fun place! Service was awesome and a friendly crowd. Ryan does a phenom job. Can't wait to…read morego back!!

Small little gem on Oneida lake with great burgers! Bonus...one of the employees is a Chicago bears…read morefan and just moving here from the Chicago area it was a refreshing welcome!! Friendly competition is a great thing!

We just had a weekend at Somo View resort. Beautiful and relaxing environment. The sunsets were…read moreunbelievable and the lake is so pretty!! The owners, Colleen and Lou were there and they are so nice and accommodating. It is just the right combination of rustic north woods and modern amenities. Such a nice place to unwind! Highly recommend!

I can't decide what was better about my time here at Somo View Resort. Was it the breathtaking…read moreviews of the lake and surrounding woods? Or was it the friendly and welcoming proprietors Lou and Colleen? One thing I am sure of is that I would love to come again and again. There are two rental cabins that are attached (connected) perfect for large family gatherings as each cabin has a bunk bed and another separate room with bed. Shower and bathroom, full size fridge, and a stove. There is another log cabin available but I did not see that one. Also, there is a bar with a pool table that can be rented for family gatherings as well. There is a private ramp (boat launch) and multiple docks right outside the cabins that are only 30 to 40 feet from the water. This place is magical. Come here from the city to completely unplug and unwind in this wooden paradise. I can't say enough about this place or Lou snd Colleen!

What a wonderful experience. It's winter and the snowmobiles are out and about…read more I arrived at the beginning of the week so I was the only person staying all week. I was given Cabin 1...right on the lake...this Cabin has the fire pit and the dock onto the lake. Cabin 1 has 2 nicely furnished bedrooms, dining room, living room with a large flatscreen TV, a full kitchen with a gas stove/oven and refrigerator, and a bathroom. I stayed all week, my cabin was warm and comfortable. I enjoyed myself. I most certainly will come back...perhaps during the spring or summer, and enjoy swimming and fishing on the lake.