Very quaint condo, hotel, and resort, charming, Northwoods decor, and perfect location for hitting…read morethe snowmobile trails. Most of the rooms have a small balcony that in the summer would be perfect for cocktails overlooking the beautiful tree line lake in your backyard. In the winter time, there's a whirlpool tub in the bedroom to look out over the snow, covered trees and beautiful winter wonderland while you soak the stress away. Because it's condos almost all the rooms have a small full kitchen, though it's not well stocked. Small conveniences like a vase for flowers would be helpful.

The room was very clean, service was friendly and helpful. There was a lovely view of the lake.read more

Excellent food! Great service! Friendly people! Right on the 51 trail…read more We stopped for breakfast after a short sled ride over from St. Germain. The homemade corned beef hash was EGGscellent! ;-)

Service is slow but the food is great. Be patient and it will pay off. Had the half-order homemade…read morebiscuits and gravy and bacon. Was delicious, especially the bacon OMG! Hubby had the blueberry pancake which was also good. Would definitely return.

We stayed here for three nights a couple of weeks ago. Booking and check in was simple. The staff…read moreare very nice and accommodating. The grounds are very well maintained. There is an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a kids play area, a beach, and many trails. We stayed in the lodge. The room was large. We were picking up my son from camp and I though we would have to share a room, but it was large enough that we ran out and bought a cheap air mattress so he could have his own bed. There are cabins on the property, a supper club, and a coffee bar, but we did not try any of those. The resort was quite busy. There were groups of all ages. While our room was large, the bathroom was very dated and in need of a renovation. There was a binder highlighting aspects of the lodge, but some of the pages had mold growing on them. I thought there was daily room cleaning, but our room was never touched. Perhaps I missed something. Definitely a place to check out if you are looking for lodging in the area.

Did not stay at the resort, but wanted to share. I was on…read morethe lake and the battery on my pontoon died. No one was on the lake and not knowing what to do, called them asking for assistance. Alex sent someone out right away, jumped my battery, and I was back in business in no time! It reminded me there are still good people in the world and not all businesses are just out to make a profit. Cheers Holiday Acres!

We stayed at Coon's annually for a week or two in June for several years in the early 2000's. What…read morea terrific place! Great memories of fishing and water skiing in Trout Lake, terrific meals in the dining room, beautiful lodge, cozy cabins with fireplaces, and a wonderful staff. American Plan resorts are getting scarce, and I hope this gem continues to thrive. Would love to come back in the future:)

Everything that Michael P.'s review said and more. We came for a wedding of someone whose family…read morehas been coming for the last 50 years. Everyone at the resort knew them and all the staff would finish their shifts and hang out with the guests. I can honestly say that I haven't been more comfortable at a resort in a long time. The cabins are fantastic. The lodge is a place where you can hang out all day and night and still be comfortable. Plenty of places to play on land and an entire lake to your disposal. They'll bring in tennis pros, water skiing pros, fishing pros, you name it. They'll make you anything that you want to eat--just thinking, is this place heaven? If you want a fun getaway with the family and/or friends, think about this place, but make sure to book in advance. Families come back here year after year and it might be tough to try and get in.

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!

Pros: Really cute little cafe. Skillet was good. Bacon was good. Can of Coke was good…read more Cons: Apparently out of everything, French toast is made w raisin loaf - not good and not what I ordered. Monte cristo was not a monte cristo - just no.

Permanently closed. Sad as this was a great restaurant. Unfortunately infrastructure in historic…read morestructures eventually have to be replaced and there is simply no ROI.

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.

Stayed for one night on July 1st cozy, clean , had coffee in the backyard and the deer were just…read morehanging out! Reasonable price friendly owner I would Definitely go back and I highly recommend it

So many places were booked and we were so desperate for a warm comfy bed to call our own for the…read morenight. Greg the owner made sure to get us checked in and feeling comfortable. Such a sweet guy. He and his wife keep their motel so clean n cozy. We were very impressed when we walked in our room. Room prices are not as expensive as the rest around here. And my baby was sick so we were late checking out and he said to take our time. Thanks for making us feel welcome and comfy. We will definitely be back. Great hospitality!!!!!