Fantastic coffee shop! Not only is it charming with a good selection of well-priced delicious…read morecoffee drinks, but the service is wonderful. I will definitely become a regular. Also, their decaf is chemical-free :)

What a great little spot! Stopped in for a coffee to go. Was a very cozy atmosphere. The service…read morewas good. Coffee affordable. I enjoyed the book exchange and the decor style was really fun.

One word.... Fantastic! This place has everything that you would want in a relaxing get away…read more They have a beautiful home that is clean and friendly. Their home is your home when you stay there. Bubba and Margie are the owners and they are dynamite people to sit an d chat with. Bubba has some great stories to tell and loves to tell them! Margie's talent is to make you feel at home with scrumptious goodies and a breakfast to die for! There are not words to describe the beautiful location that they occupy. It is a peninsula of land surrounded by a gorgeous lake and wild life. Please see the beautiful photos. I met several people that are return guests and they tell me that if you stay here, it will be very hard for other B & Bs to compare in many ways. They have many rooms in the house that are for adults only and then they have several guest houses on the property for families or groups to rent out. They have all the amenities that you would expect like boats, paddle boats and fishing poles to name a few things. This place is a nature's paradise with animals and activity where ever you look. You can nearly hand feed chipmunks at the front door if you like to that kind of thing. The way that I found this place was when my boss booked this as a off site meeting for a couple days where the management team mulled through ideas and business decisions and then have our wives stop up there on Friday evening to have a casual weekend. The charm of the people, food and location is unlike anything else you will find. Enjoy yourself and relax. I am already planning another trip back.

Spent a week here to get some work done. It has been the best choice of the summer. The pelicans…read moregrace the lake as well as fish and beavers! The space itself was clean and well equipped for cold/heat, cooking, everything! The island itself is beautiful and it felt amazing to be near such inspiring scenery. The town of battle lake also has a very calm, small town charm. The museums in the area are really interesting and enhanced my understanding of what the town is about. Be sure to check out the cafes in town! And be sure to go kayaking through the channels that connect all the lakes! Amazing! I would love to return again next summer!

This camp is located in Alexandria. I reviewed it for that area, but wanted to share this fabulous…read morespot for all of you Twin Citians, thus the listing in St. Paul. They do have a website- adding the www and dot com thing. mountcarmelministries My family and I have been going To Mt. Carmel since my kids were barely in elementary school. Mt. Carmel is a beautiful family Bible camp on a large chunk of shoreline on Lake Carlos 4 miles north of Alexandria, Mn. A great swimming beach- diving dock, kayaks, canoes and a pontoon boat are there; kids are supervised by a lifeguard and there is a campfire ring as well as a sauna. No extra fees for using boats- or anything for that matter! We were looking for a Christian Camp with multiple programs for all ages and let me tell you, Mt. Carmel has something for everyone. There are Worship services in the morning and evening, Bible discussion groups, activites for the kids including crafts, games, movies- you name it. There is a gorgeous brand new Chapel overlooking Lake Carlos, and a beautiful lodge- plus 30 cabins and cottages. Mt. Carmel is one of the hidden gems in Minnesota that begs to be discovered. You can go there, be at peace, let your kids do their own thing and not have to worry about their safety or what they are doing. Their counselors are college students with a strong commitment to Faith and genuinely love teaching and being with children. This place is so wonderful- you can literally do all of the programs or do none of them. There is no pressure to participate, but you'll want to. Many of the guests have been going for generations, and there are just as many new guests who are discovering this sanctuary from the pressures of the world. The accomodations range from cottages, rustic cabins, remodled cabins, brand new cabins, RV sites and luxurious lodge rooms. A family of four can spend a week there for well under $1700, and that's with a top-tiered lodge room WITH FOOD! Cabins and cottages are less expensive and have a wonderful charm of a forgotten Minnesota. The food plans here are variable- you can go no food, some meals or full plan, which is what we do- breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks. There are a few special nights like a Hoedown or an ethnic buffet.' The food here is spectacular. Entrees range from grilled ribs and chicken to homemade lasagna to pizza to tatortot hotdish! Every lunch and dinner had homemade bread or rolls. Theres also a healthy salad bar and special diet considerations are available. My kids are a bit picky and they ate everything. They now have free WiFi too. Please treat yourself or your family to a week or weekend at Mt. Carmel- they are now open year-round for vacations, retreats and even business meetings. We have made many friends there and are so grateful we "took a chance". We usually do the same things- same restaurants, etc. This is now our most anticipated destination of our year! There is one bad thing about Mt. Carmel- my kids cry when we leave. That's quickly extinguished by the Dairy Queen in Alexandria on the way home.

WEDDING VENUE SUPREME !…read more What a lovely lovely establishment to have your wedding at. Easy to find, picturesque, comfortable, low pressure, friendly, competent, accommodating, and all around good vibes. Did I say it was just lovely? Despite all the restrictions, we all adhered and had a successful ceremony and reception. I wish that the reception hall was a little more light. Overall, a good day with good people. G E T M A RR I E D H E R E

From the owner: Creating extraordinary events and memories that last a lifetime is what we love doing at Crooked…read moreWillow. Located just 1-hour west of St. Cloud and 10 minutes from Alexandria, we are your premier wedding venue in Osakis, MN, which is the ideal setting for your most memorable occasion. Whether you're planning a wedding ceremony/reception, corporate outing, or another special event, look no further than our year-round facility that is loaded with classic charm and numerous modern amenities. We're proud to offer a unique indoor/outdoor venue that is whimsical, romantic, and private. You'll have an exceptional level of support, tools, and resources throughout your special day. Contact us today to book your tour for your wedding or special event.

Loud vacuuming by pool all day long even called ask them to stop an front desk said no ! We are on…read morevaca not here to listen to vacuum all day! Annnd it was a wendsday so nobody made floor dirty! Next paid 12$ for worse breakfast was smaller the continental breakfast u get free at other hotels! Rude staff! Pee all over pool bathrooms, dirty bandaids in hot tub! Instead of non english speaking man vacuuming same hall all day maybe clean pool area GROSS!!!

We had no shampoo or shower soap in the shower. The bar food was Ok a little overpriced. But tasted…read moregood.

If you're ever in town and have some time, stop by this museum. Not huge, but full of beautiful old…read moreboats and fishing gear. There's a lovely garden are out back where events can be held, too.

This is one of the most interesting, outstanding museums in the state. Great care has been taken to…read moremake it appealing to all ages, genders and personal likes. Shows the history of the Lakes in Minnesota, and their early importance in the economy of the state. A don't miss when in Alexandria area!! You will not be disappointed. On Select Friday nights during the summer, the museum has concerts in the Gardens, which are also not to be missed.

Great place for lunch!! Dining room closed today, but the bar was just as welcoming. Same menu,…read moresame great service. I had a typical cheeseburger, my sister chose a burger with sliced seasoned meat piled on top and my brother-in-law chose his favorite sirloin and blue cheese salad.

Stopped in for dinner after a day trip to Alexandria. There was a wedding in the ballroom, with…read morenormal dinner service as well. We got a spot on the patio and had the lovely experience of other diners heckling inexperienced boaters. A light atmosphere that was enjoyable. I really enjoyed the creamy pesto fettuccine and would absolutely recommend this dish to others. Our server seemed to get a bit busy and was apologetic that he didn't check in more often. He did make sure we were taken care of regardless.

Standard Fairfield experience. Mostly tidy room and common area. Pleasant service. Free parking…read more Convenient location off interstate. Not a bad choice if in area.

This is a new hotel and is certainly a pleasant place to hang your head for a nights sleep. The…read morefront desk was smooth, I checked in on line so that has a lot to do with it. The front desk clerk was very friendly and looked like she was working hard. The room has the phone key which I really like, when it works! It worked once but I didn't bother to have it reset as I was only there for a couple of nights. the room was very clean and spacious. It has all your needs covered with the Refrigerator, Microwave, coffeemaker and HUGE flat screen TV. Speaking of the TV, it had the Bluetooth music feature that allowed you to play your music from your phone over the TV. I love that feature a lot! Lots of free outlets by the bed, CPAP friendly! USB ports by the coffee maker, nice! One last thing about the overall room space. They have a nature scene on the window shade when it is pulled down, nice touch. How about a sunset? Bathroom was large and had a walk in very large shower area. I really like the walk-in shower verses the tub/shower combo! Who takes a bath in a hotel room anyway unless it is a whirlpool? The hotel was relatively quiet however others in our group said their rooms were noisy and could hear the room next to them. Maybe it was me, I do listen to my music pretty loud? I guess they were on another floor. I always take the top floor. The one thing I did notice is the door slams. Apparently they decided not to use dampers to quiet the doors when people leave their rooms. The fitness room was very large for a hotel. It had plenty of equipment and a water bottle filling station. The pool was small and NO whirlpool/hot tub. The breakfast room was very nice, however, I didn't eat the FREE breakfast. I would most definitely stay here again. It was located in a weird location, between Menards and Wal-Mart but it was close to restaurants, fuel and shopping.

I just had my daughter's wedding here this past week end. What a FANTASTIC venue!…read moreThis was a perfect place to have her DYI celebration. We were able to create an event that was totally personal. THANK YOU BACK SHED!

From the owner: Introducing... The BackShed!…read more We wanted to bring something bigger & better to Royalton for all of your events, and we are doing just that! We purchased the old Smieja Implement in Royalton and are in the process of transforming the "BackShed" (a 40' x 105' pole shed) into a beautiful venue for all your party needs! We are planning to be open in April, 2023! Contact us by email (thebackshed@yahoo.com) or telephone (320-247-5109) with questions and bookings!