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    Grand View Lodge

    3.3 (125 reviews)
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    Travis H.

    Northern Minnesota is just in a league of their own!! Went for a short family trip and even though it was late September, we had a blast! We swam, paddle boarded, kayaked, pontoon cruise and even went down some water slides. They have great food options on site and even have a Vikings bar for watching the games!! Definitely will be back and can't wait enjoy even more of the Brainerd Lake Area.

    Jorge D.

    This is a stunning location. Room are very spacious and bed are delightful. The premises an amenities are just amazing!

    Inside my room! Cobwebs and dead bugs.
    Robin A.

    This Pig Needs More Than A Touch of Lipstick. So the good. Fantastic cookies at reception desk during Happy Hour. Had a great workout at the gym, loved swimming in the outdoor pool, really enjoyed the huge and nicely configured hot tub by that pool. The grounds are beautiful and look well kept and the beach are, which does not allow swimming, appears to have a number of water sports options although I didn't partake. The The bed was super comfortable and even though my room in the main lodge looked out on one of the outdoor bar/eatery areas I didn't mind the ambient noise. The Chocolate Ox had delicious ice cream in huge portions at low prices. The not so great. I understood from hosts of the wedding I attended nearby, that GV charged 6$ per delivery of guest gift bag. Not only have I never heard of that kind of charge before, but the bag wasn't delivered to my room or offered to me at check in. Once I heard about it I called down to the front desk who told me I could come and pick it up. Other not so good features. While I understand that the property is old, it was super dirty and dingy in ways that could not have been addressed by housekeeping services (and in fact they weren't offered during b my stay and possibly are only offered after a certain number of days or when there is a changeover in occupants). The wooden blinds were dusty and were hung crookedly. There were no screens on the windows and now screen on the door opening to my balcony so because of bugs, I couldn't open the windows (nor could I regulate the temperature on the thermostat although at least it was stuck at a pretty comfortable 68). Worse than that, when I ventured out to my balcony area I noticed that tge window sills were occupied both inside and out by dead bugs and cobwebs, there was only one uncomfortable desk type chair on my balcony- no patio style recliner or second chair or even a small table should one want to have coffee or read outside. The balcony area and other areas throughout the property, once I started to look more closely, were badly in need of hours or days of deep cleaning as well as painting. Inside the bathroom, the grout in the tub was similarly aged. Yuck. The coffee pot was an old style class one which seemed a little gross to me given the standard of cleanliness but I did use it with the large coffee pod provided. The lack of friendliness or receptivity at the front desk was another issue. They recommended a shuttle service that never returned a couple of calls and weren't helpful when asking generally about other transportation options. When I was checking out and mentioned that I was displeased with the cleanliness aspect of my room, the person was super defensive suggesting that it was really on me that I hadn't alerted them during the weekend although as I mentioned above, there were no housekeeping services offered during my weekend stay and no property brochure or information pack in the room to suggest that there might be upon request. Even if housekeeping had been available the issues I'm talking about warrant like days to weeks of fix ups, not an hour of someone doing a cursory cleaning. Defensiveness in response to a customer offering some feedback or the opportunity to engage about a concern is the worst, and suggests they would have been the same had I approached about these longstanding problems earlier in my stay. I hope the place gets in some new managers or owners with better energy and motivation to improve the property as it has so much to offer.

    Breakfast buffet
    Crystal B.

    Went the week after spring break so location was very quiet which was nice but the breakfast buffet was not available because of how slow so we had a menu of options instead which was just fine. Staff was attentive and they did have a few grab and go items too which was nice. The lodge for breakfast looked out onto the grounds which is beautifully kept. The breakfast buffet was a 10/10 when it was available.

    More frayed carpet

    We stayed in a large, 9 bedroom cabin for our family Holiday in December. The cabin was spacious, however, it needed much updating. The cabin was old and tired looking. The carpet was worn, and had duct tape in 1 place to hold the frayed edges. The lighting was poor. The floors were cold. The kitchen was fairly well equipped except for no dishwasher soap for the ancient dishwasher. I could maybe overlook some of this except for the $1600 + fees we paid per night. We have a family friend who works at the resort, who had arranged a discount for us. Those arrangements had been made the previous spring. When we checked in, we were told the discount would not be honored. The resort does have wonderful restaurants and great amenities. We felt the price was too high for the worn down cabin.

    This pile of poop was a foot across and 3" high. The deck hadn't been swept in months.
    Kurt S.

    $650 a night - what you'd pay at the Four Seasons... and this place is a wreck. Our deck and windows were absolutely FILTHY - huge piles of dirt, insects and bird poop covering our decks and outdoor furniture- see photos!! The hallway covered in cheap ancient carpet, the walls paper thin and the floor on the second floor squeaked and gave so much I was afraid my leg would punch through. Just outrageous that they charge Tokyo prices for such a dump.

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    Cassie M.

    Fun place, lots to do, beautiful setting, but wow is it expensive! I've been to lots of north woods places and it's a little hard to justify the extra cost here for a similar-ish experience. We had a wonderful vacation with a family of 9 in one of the newer garden cottages, ages ranging from 2 to 69! Lots of swimming, pickle ball, bike riding, kayaking, pontooning, and banana boating were some highlights! I even enjoyed a morning yoga session. Daily stops to the Chocolate Ox kept the kids happy with plenty of ice cream and candy offerings. Be prepared though, the restaurants are a bit pricey for a cabin vacation. The bartender at the Cantina was a total grump. (Isn't this supposed to be fun?) We won tacos and drinks at Mingo Bingo but had difficulty cashing it in because evidently the kitchen closes if it's a rainy day? Seems like there's gotta be a better backup option. Anyway. Overall we all agreed it was a great vacation, but next time will go somewhere else. Pro tip: walk down to the boat house at 7:45am to be ready to sign up and ensure your spot for pontoon cruises or banana boat rides when they open at 8am.

    Stayed in the hotel. The coffee, alcohol and food counter was the best! The restaurants within the resort are all pretty bad. It's perfect for families with little kids We walked into a nicotine pouch dried on the headboard of the bed. Vending machine at the hotel is a need. The story of the Italian restaurant is a bit weird. I wouldn't advertise that the resort bought a ladies house who specifically noted she did not want the resort to ever have it.. but she died. The large building is very old and stinks. I hope they pay the overseas workers coming here to work for them for the summer! Pocket sized bug spray was $15 through the main lounge but the clothing store has full size bottles for $7... Wished for better food options. That would make it much better experience. I want to go back but struggling to find a occasion to do so cause it doesn't have everything but enough within a close vicinity.

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    Sheri S.

    It was really a great weekend getaway here. For the Spooktacular weekend we took advantage of a staycation. Thursday to Saturday accommodations in the new hotel was perfect. The room was in my opinion modern cabin style chic. It was very warm and welcoming. The hotel was right across from the pool and gym facilities. This was super convenient because we could workout in the morning and then head to the main lodge to get our buffet brunch. Their buffet brunch options were great. The room had a sun roof so it was full of sunlight most of the time we ate. It had a really nice feel to it. Families of all sizes dined there. The grounds on the property was also very nice. At first the property looked overwhelming but with routine walks and driving it was manageable. It appeared to truly be a very family oriented resort. Saturday morning came and the flood gates of children and their parents were all over the property. It seemed like friends of friends got together and planned the weekend where the kids could enjoy the festivities and the adults could congregate as well. I thought that was very practical and smart. Assuming my impression of their plans are correct. I would definitely return to this resort. Maybe enjoy one of the cabins next time!

    Main Lodge
    Avid T.

    Grandview Lodge is an upscale hidden travel destination in the Midwest. It has many on-site upscale restaurants and amazing wine collections. You can enjoy a lakefront cabin with a fresh breathtaking taking view. We come here every year to hide away from the city life while enjoying an upscale quiet experience.

    My favorite time of the year at Grandview.
    Troy R.

    2022 has been the year of try new local things. Grandview went on the list this January to relax and do some snowmobiling. We rented a great cabin and enjoyed every part of it. We went back in March with friends for more of the same and this time added some pool time for adults and kids. This past weekend we made our 3rd visit to enjoy some summer fun. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great but we still made it out on the boats for some fun on the lake. When we were back we tried out the lakeside pool, bar and chocolate shop. Who knows if visit number 4 will come this year but for sure we will be back in February. Every employee is kind and courteous. The property is well taken care off and makes you feel at home. The restaurants server quality food that makes you not want to leave the property. Well done Grandview staff!

    The view from the deck
    Trish S.

    On a friend's recommendation we stayed here for the Grand Brewfest, which takes place at Grand View Lodge each November. We had a great time at the tasting event, complete with food pairing. From the event website: This fun filled weekend started in 2010 when the rise in craft beer was gaining momentum. The event is Grand View's craft beer and culinary weekend to pay homage all of our state's finest breweries. My husband and I rented a cabin on Roy Lake which was the perfect size for the two of us. The cabin had a fireplace, a deck, 1-1/2 bathrooms and a nice big bathtub. We didn't plan to cook but the kitchen certainly seemed functional. It was very clean and cozy. I'm looking forward to returning! NOTE: There's a distilled event in April that I'm thinking about already... Our stay included the breakfast buffet at the main lodge. It was OK, nothing I'd pay for if it wasn't included. Apparently the cinnamon rolls are legendary, but that really isn't my thing. My husband enjoyed one and assured me it was worth the carbs. The free shuttle between our cabin and the lodge made getting around VERY easy. The drivers were friendly and made the stay that much more awesome.

    Sara D.

    Extremely disappointed in Grandview from the moment we got there. We were promised check in before 4 and we didn't get into our room until 5 and it wasn't fully cleaned. The floors were filthy and the windows had piles and piles of dead bugs. Not what you expect for $465 a night. We got a text from the resort asking how checking in was and I explained the floors weren't cleaned before we got there and their respond was they would send us a broom!! Awful customer service! There was also a lingering smell of puke in the room that we believe was coming from the couch. Wishing it was just the cleanliness of the room that was the only disappointment but the staff and service was not what you would expect either. Most staff was rude, the service was SO slow and the food was nothing special. Will be checking out a different resort next time.

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    Really nice for family. We enjoyed the swimming pools and the beach. The grounds are well maintained.

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    Best resort in the Brainerd area. Lots to do for families. Best beach on Gull Lake.

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    Very nice units, Great Staff. 5 Stars if we would have known the pool area was not available.

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    Lost Lake Lodge

    3.8(48 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    We'd heard really great things about the food here, so we were really looking forward to trying it…read moreout, but unfortunately the experience was all-around bad. Service was pretty rough from the start. Our server was friendly, but they spilled our drinks at the table and then had to take them back because they'd been made with bad milk. It took forever to get the first round and even longer to get the second. You'd think they'd move faster getting us the second round given the first was spilled and made with bad milk! Definitely a missed opportunity to make up for the poor overall service. The bread was the highlight of the night, which is very telling given it was standard crostini bread. That said, it was warm, fresh, and served with delicious butter. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't live up to that start. The food took far, far, far too long to come out and when it finally did, it didn't all arrive together. Half the table started eating while the other half just sat and watched and continued to wait for their food to come. I thought they brought it out separately to serve things hot, but the food that was first brought out was only lukewarm. I got the steak sandwich, which was fine but pretty bland. Even the sauce couldn't save it... The fries were well-seasoned but soft and floppy, which just made them feel sad and unappealing. I had an espresso martini with dinner and it was basically a chocolate drink with no real espresso flavor. Overall, the setting was fine, but slow service, uneven timing, and subpar food made this a disappointing experience.

    Very good food but not a great service experience. For food: we got bread for the table (little…read morecrostinis with a warm garlic butter for dipping) and everyone got their own main dish. I ordered the Cajun rigatoni and they were kind enough to substitute the shrimp for chicken. The pasta sauce had the perfect level of spice and everyone at the table agreed that mine was the best meal. Fully recommend the pasta! For service, we didn't have a good experience which may or may not have been because our waiter was new(?). Everything just seemed to take a long time and in some cases when he would come to our table, he would have to leave and come back because he forgot his pen or something else he needed. He accidentally spilled drinks on two of the people at my table (didn't offer to comp the drinks), and ran out half of the food for our table-- went to help a different table-- then ran out the rest of our food after a good 10 minutes. If we had had a different server, I think it would have been a totally different experience. Our friend who has been here many times said she has never had any kind of experience like this before.

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    Samara Point Resort

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    A friend and I stayed here for a weekend and would likely stay again. It's a small old-school…read moreresort with many personal touches. The property is the biggest draw. Level land and cabins steps from the lake make the water easily accessible. It's a a cove on Gull Lake so a bit protected from the really busy boat traffic (there still is traffic- just not as much as on the main partnof the lake). Beautiful spot to watch the sunset from. We stayed in Cabin 1 which is actually a trailer with an attached screen porch. Tiny but enough space for 2. Lots of cute, personalized touches like a chalkboard greeting us by name and some fresh cookies on the table. The only problem was that it was a very humid weekend and the wall air conditioner in the living room just didn't help the bedrooms. Kayaks are free to take out, which I loved! The calm water in the cove plus rhe nearby channels are perfect for kayking. Staff and owners are very friendly and helpful. You need to bring your own towels and soap for the shower. This isn't a big resort so no restaurant or anything like that on-site. Not much of a beach so I don't think I'd bring small children. More for adults who want to relax and maybe boat.

    Just back from our second stay here and definitely will return. This is a lovely place with…read moreexcellent lake access and convenience to Nisswa, Brainerd, etc. The cabins are small but comfy and generally well-equipped. It is perfect for an extended family trip where you want family togetherness but also some space of your own. Yes, I would love it if the showers were bigger and I could do laundry while I was there, but you know what, you can't have everything, and sitting on the screened in porch with my coffee and a book in the morning and canoeing in the afternoon or playing on the little beach makes it all worthwhile. Sue and staff do a wonderful job here and there's a good reason they are often booked months in advance.

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    Causeway On Gull Report Assn

    3.0(6 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    This place has fallen apart into pieces! We have owned a timeshare here for over 25 years. The…read moremonthly maintenance fees per year are outrageous! Maintenance fees for WHAT?!!! Nothing is fixed, nothing is repaired, and every time we come it falls more This place is a Timeshare Resort of absolute GREED! The hot tubs in the units are completely broken and UN-Usable! This was the very reason we wanted to own a timeshare to have our own hot tub but it's been broken every time we have come for years and now it is completely useless and empty with no water in it! The exact same couch in the living room is the same couch that has been there for over 25 years! The cushions literally sink into the couch when you sit on it! These couches belong in the corner outside with a FREE sign on them for the Squirrels to make a nest out of them! Oh and if you want to sit outside on the porch swing and chairs? Those are gone too! They were replaced by $Dollar Store chairs! So if you want to come for vacation and have zero place to comfortable sit...this is your place! It was 85 degrees out in September and the outdoor pool AND hot tub were closed for absolutely zero reason! It is usually open when we come in September! But NO not anymore! The washer and dryer were out of use! The tiny dollhouse size cups and glasses and old non working kitchen utensils are less than Good Will value. Talk about a DUMP!!!! I am LIVID!!!!!!!!!!! Do NOT stay here!!!! A tent is more comfortable or just stay home!

    For the living room alone, this place is a solid 5 stars. The sky high ceiling and numerous large…read morewindows let in so much natural light. We were lucky enough to score a unit facing Gull Lake and the forest. The views were the absolute highlight staying here. But taking away a star for several reasons: 1. Both beds could use replacement. They were saggy soft, uncomfortable and challenging to get a good night's rest. 2. All in unit whirlpools were down due to plumbing issues/violations. We were so looking forward to it and bummed out to learn this. 3. We were told our unit would have washer and dryer at time of booking. However, our unit didn't have one at check in and we were told there was no other unit available to swap. 4. We found 6 mouse traps in the unit. Not the greatest thing to see or realize there was a rodent problem. 5. The pool is in a separate building from the sauna. Not even next door. Doesn't make for a convenient walk if you're wanting to enjoy both. 6. Only 1 parking spot per unit. However, we saw numerous units parking in non-designated spots so we followed along.

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    Breezy Point Resort

    2.7(49 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    Family of 4 for NYE weekend. -We stayed at Breezy Point Inn…read more& Suites. We enjoyed staying in this building as it was less packed than the main building. The rooms also seemed more spacious. -The kids enjoyed the swimming pool and hot tub. We brought our own family games also for entertainment. -The main building/arcade was chaotic and unkempt. Not on account of the resort but mostly due to parents not supervising their children and not cleaning up after themselves. It was disappointing to see how much food was spilled all over and trash everywhere due to patrons being disrespectful. -If you are very Covid conscious, you may be thrown off as there didn't seem to be many Covid practices in place (sanitizing of games, social distancing, masks, etc). -The front desk staff and other staff throughout the resort were very friendly and welcoming. -Unfortunately it was quite cold during our weekend visit and we were stuck indoors with limited options. We look forward to visiting again during the warmer months of the year. -overall we enjoyed our stay and we made the most of our experience.

    The place is incredibly dated, and definitely needs updating. The beds were comfortable and having…read morea deck was nice. Unfortunately the carpets were very dirty and although we called to ask for more soap and conditioner for the dispensers (along with washcloths), they never came. Dockside restaurant was good, and service was decent. Plan to have low expectations.

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    Free Elvis show every Saturday night May 28 and the every Saturday June 25 - Sept 3, 2016

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    Breezy Point Resort

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