We had a BLAST! Holly Woods is the friendly, laid back owner of this family lake resort. At the…read moretime of this review, the website was outdated, but we worked with Holly to get information. She accommodated our requests before we arrived and was responsive during our stay. Our group of 30 middle-aged adults rented a giant, brand new, beautiful log-cabin-style three-level connecting duplex tucked back into the woods just a short walk from the beach. It's not on the website (as of this review). Entrance from the parking area includes a concrete patio with chairs surrounded by grass and a nearby fire pit with bench seating. An entryway on each side of the duplex has a full-size fridge/freezer, counter, and storage. Off of each entry: One bedroom with a queen and another bedroom with two queens (Holly also added a single bed in the queen/queen per our request), a full bathroom, and a utility room with plenty of blankets and towels. Going up the stairs, each side has a living/dining space with a large TV, a fully-equipped kitchen (with dishwasher) and bar seating, two bedrooms with queen beds, a full bathroom, and a washer/dryer. The kitchens connect with a door between them and each kitchen has a sliding glass door leading to a wrap-around porch with nice charcoal grills, lounge chairs, pub tables/stools, and patio dining. A hammock hangs in the big Minnesota trees. It's lovely! Open to below, each side has an open loft on the third floor with full-size and single beds (per our request) that wasn't ideal for sleeping in our group since you can hear any noise from the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, doors, etc. but the lofts are spacious and comfortable with ceiling fans (and the whole house has A/C). A short walk to the swimming beach with a volleyball net and swimming platform, this resort has the perfect location because the loungers have a view of the sunset across the water and the beach always has sun rather than being shaded from the trees (like the resort across the lake). Our house rental included canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. For an additional fee, we had access to paddle boards and reserved a pontoon from sunrise to sunset. The water was clear and clean and surprisingly quiet over the July 4th holiday weekend. Next time I would inquire about hiring a local house cleaner since part of our rental agreement was that we would clean the house when we left. It was OK because we all pitched in, but it would have preferred to hire someone. In general, I loved the vibe and didn't want to leave.

We have been going to Hollywood's for seven years now for a family fishing and recreation vacation…read more The accommendations are perfect for our family needs. Holly and Pat are great hosts. Our oldest granddaughter this year said she likes this vacation more than Disneyland!

Management is very nice and accommodating. Its close to Seven Sisters Spirits, Shady Hollow Flea…read moreMarket, Hotel Shoreham a bistro & bar and The Detroit County Club thats open to the public. Lake Melissa is in walking distance. They have 3 public docks that you can use to fish off of. Plenty of swimming space for the kiddos. A playground, small basketball court, sand volleyball court and a fish cleaning house. All cabins have a private patio and fire rings. Nice quiet place to bring the family. Its 3 miles from WeFest and only 7 miles from downtown Detroit Lakes. They have a facebook page that has pricing and a couple pictures. I love it there.

My Huz and I stayed one night in the Lodge here. We were kind of freaked out to come home from…read moredinner to an insane amount of tiny flying bugs in our room. We'd try to kill them with a broom and they seemed to be multiplying by the millions. The room was super clean and spacious. The dock was a BEAUTIFUL spot to watch the sunset. After checkout the next morning, we got a call from Sweet Janis letting us know that the "hatch" of the flies was unexpected and not normal and THEY REFUNDED OUR STAY!! We did not complain, they just....wait for it, DID THE RIGHT THING. I am so impressed with their integrity. Lovely resort, recommend.

I don't even know where to begin. I have spent every summer here since I was a kid. The resort…read moreowners are people I consider family and always welcomed us with a smile which later is followed up with a golf cart ride down the hill to catch up with us. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. It is truly my favorite place on the planet to be. Since they have downgraded the amount of campers it has been an even better place to because everyone out there is like family and care about one another. They genuinely trust their campers and are very family oriented. I would give this place ten stars if I could.

Loved our stay there. Cabins are great. Owners were awesome. Fishing was not bad.read more

Resort owners Steve & Cheryl are certainly the icing on the cake when it comes to planning a…read moregetaway for a week or just a weekend! Very clean cabins with plenty of lake access and great views for just watching the sunset or listening to the loons. Good fishing and good swimming for the kids. Play area, bonfire pit, games, etc. boats, mini store, bait... they have it all. We left all out problems behind when we booked a stay at the End of the Road. A great destination that is truly at the end of the road. Best time of the summer for us! You will leave feeling like you made two more best friends, after you meet Steve & Cheryl.