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.

Friendly bartenders, great north woods ambiance, and the best pizza in the area!…read more Small place so expect to wait.

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!

Absolutely a 10 out of 10. Jake our server was informative, prompt, and personable. Restaurant…read moreand grounds were impeccably clean all while being dog friendly. Would highly recommend!

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!

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.

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.

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.

We were here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff couldn't have been nicer. The room was…read morenice and well equipped. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The view and access to the lake was special with places to sit, gather and just enjoy the moment. The pool, hot tub, sauna and showers were awesome. There is a library and beautiful sitting areas both indoors and out. The complementary breakfast is one of the best I've seen. Its more expensive than many in the area but you get so much for your money here.

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.

I had booked a fishing boat for a day with this kind couple and they were amazing from email…read moreinquiry to meeting them in person. I originally hoped for a pontoon boat but they didn't have any when I booked. After checking in, a cancellation came in and we were able to get a pontoon rather than the fishing boat (which I would have been very happy with) and they couldn't have been more gracious or accommodating. I could really tell they cared that they didn't want us to be uncomfortable and were genuinely happy we could use a pontoon instead (with a shade cover in August!). They gave us such helpful information and we couldn't have had a nicer day. Unbeknownst to them i would be proposing to my girlfriend the next day, and this experience on lake Nelson simply added to this beautiful experience (she said yes!!) Next trip we'll be staying AND boating at Nelson Lake Lodge. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for a wonderful, easy, professional and in this day, remarkable, experience!

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

We met my husband's two brother's, sister & spouses for a sibling get together. We live in northern…read moreMN & they all live in WI, so we found a location about halfway for all of us to spend a couple of days together. Checked in on Sunday, April 27th, 2014 Checked out on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 We are definitely in between the busy seasons of winter and summer tourist season, so the hotel was quiet, hardly any other guests, and very accommodating. When we walked in the hotel lobby, we were greeted immediately by the hotel desk clerk. Check-in was friendly, efficient & with ease as we changed our room from what was originally booked. During our stay, the 2 different hotel desk clerks & staff we encountered were always friendly & welcoming. Flat Creek Inn was originally a Country Inn and Suites, then sold to Ramada Inn and then the owner was done with franchise companies and is managing it, per the hotel desk clerk. The rooms were updated when taken over by Ramada Inn and currently there is discussion for the rooms to be updated again. It is time for the management to definitely consider this. We stayed in Room 215, a king-bed suite. The room was very clean, king bed was comfortable with skin soft bedding but the pillows were too big and over stuffed for my liking. J had no issue with them & I brought my own pillow as I'm picky when it comes to my pillow. The bathroom towels were big, thick and absorbent. The toiletries were basic, Lord & Mayfair brand I never heard of, conditioning shampoo with rosemary & chamomile, hydrating lotion with apricot kernel oil and gentle cleansing soap bar with milk and honey. Everything else in the room was the standard amenities found in similar class of hotels. I will have to agree with previous comments about the disappointing complimentary breakfast as it doesn't even compare with other breakfast offerings at 2 & 2 1/2 star hotels. Yes, there is coffee (regular & decaf) in the lobby and they made fresh when we requested. Breakfast is served at the attached Flat Creek Eatery & Saloon. You are given 4 options and "NO" substitutions are allowed. Your choices are hot or cold cereal, a large pancake, a plain Belgian waffle or scrambled eggs & toast. All of them served with coffee or milk. They have a regular breakfast menu you can order from but you will be charged the menu price. It is very important to know that there is NO ELEVATOR. We were aware of this before we booked at this hotel and we did request the 2nd floor. I figured walking up the stairs was my exercise of the day as THERE IS NO EXERCISE ROOM ON THE PREMISES. Even though you can pick up free passes at the front desk for SNAP fitness, there is something convenient about exercising right at your hotel especially during cold, rainy/sleet weather which we were having. The swimming pool and hot tub area is nice & clean. Even though the pool towels are not very big, there was an ample supply. We enjoyed the hot tub & pool on Sunday night but was really disappointed to see the hot tub down for maintenance on Monday when we went to use it. If I return to Hayward again for our yearly sibling gathering, I would prefer to stay at a DIFFERENT 2 star hotel in Hayward that has an on site exercise facility, more options for the complimentary breakfast, and being a "gold medal" winner for overall accommodations. If you are looking for a clean room with a comfortable bed, simple or no breakfast and no on site exercise facility, you will be satisfied with Flat Creek Inn.

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.