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.

They call these rooms condos because they are owner owned and have kitchen supplies ie plates…read moreglasses and Silverware plus knives, sizzles, Pizza Cutter, wine/bottle Opener Etc. My husband had a dinner meeting so we picked up a pizza from Tastys Take and Bake in the early afternoon for me to eat later for dinner. We needed a room for one night. We had already been away from home a few days and were making our way back. I did not pack a swim suit so Rented a room with a jacuzzi. We visited the local Walmart where I was able to pick up some lovely scented epson salt for my achy body. I was kicking myself for not picking up paper plates and napkins at Walmart but was relieved when I saw plates and paper towel in the room. The room itself was comparable to many hotel rooms we stay in. But this one had an actual balcony with chairs facing the highway that runs a bridge between two bodies of water. Has a cute little fireplace but we didn't use it. Took me a bit to figure out the heating/cooling. The room was a bit warm when we checked in so we opened the balcony door to cool it down a bit. (It is Nov 2nd and highs in the low 30s). We like it cool when we sleep. We got to town a little after 11:30. After lunch and shopping I called a little after 1 pm to see if our room would be ready earlier than the 4 pm check in. Lucky for us it is the off season and our room was already ready! The price was cheap too for a jacuzzi king room. The clerk who answered the phone was friendly and welcoming. The location is great at the edge of town. It is a large hotel so if you want to use an elevator to haul your luggage in/out you may have to travel a bit. Otherwise you will be hauling it up or down stairs. We didn't stick around for the Complementary breakfast as we know of a great coffee shop in town that has excellent oatmeal etc. I have no idea what these rooms go do in high season but for $135 plus tax a night it was a comfort.

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 just had a weekend at Somo View resort. Beautiful and relaxing environment. The sunsets were…read moreunbelievable and the lake is so pretty!! The owners, Colleen and Lou were there and they are so nice and accommodating. It is just the right combination of rustic north woods and modern amenities. Such a nice place to unwind! Highly recommend!

I can't decide what was better about my time here at Somo View Resort. Was it the breathtaking…read moreviews of the lake and surrounding woods? Or was it the friendly and welcoming proprietors Lou and Colleen? One thing I am sure of is that I would love to come again and again. There are two rental cabins that are attached (connected) perfect for large family gatherings as each cabin has a bunk bed and another separate room with bed. Shower and bathroom, full size fridge, and a stove. There is another log cabin available but I did not see that one. Also, there is a bar with a pool table that can be rented for family gatherings as well. There is a private ramp (boat launch) and multiple docks right outside the cabins that are only 30 to 40 feet from the water. This place is magical. Come here from the city to completely unplug and unwind in this wooden paradise. I can't say enough about this place or Lou snd Colleen!

I have been coming here since I was a young child and have so many great memories here. Great…read morearea, great fishing, lots of family fun.

Best vacation destination ever! There's so much to do, such as swim, fish, volleyball, tennis,…read morebasketball, horseshoes, canoe, paddleboat, kyak, campfires, and soooo much more! It's also not to far from eagle river and minaqua so your not too far from all the action. There is also a grocery store nearby along with an amazing ice cream place called Cathy's. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

As retirees, we want to travel a bit more. I was satisfied that I could find a room in a motel that…read morewas rated well among customers. I thought it was pretty nice that, on the day before the stay, they sent me several text messages about how to get to our room: directions from the main desk, the combinations to the digital locks and how to use them, and they even sent me a picture of the room's door. The outside of the hotel looked clean and might have had a recent remodel. There was no professional landscaping, but I didn't expect to see any, either. It became clear immediately that those text messages were worth saving. There is a digital combination lock for the main door and the same combination for the door leading up to our room. There was no one at the main desk, which I thought was odd. Our room's door was missing the trim around it (I was told via text that the digital lock is new, so I assume that the whole door is new, too?). Our room was located on the second floor - the only room on the second floor. The only way to get there was to navigate the narrow hallway then climb some stairs that were slightly steeper than standard. Because we are retirees and my wife's knees have been surgically replaced, the steepness made it difficult to get to our room. When I got to the top of the stairs I could see that there is a non-zero probability of accidentally falling down the stairs as there is no door or gate at the top. Nevertheless, the room looked spacious and cozy. The bedroom was comfortable and well set up. It was roomy, had comfy chairs, a day beef in addition to the king bed, a coffee bar, and a TV which we didn't use. It looks like they spent most of their remodeling money on the bathroom. It's very nice and big (see pics). The bedroom's and hallway's carpeted areas don't feel like they're well-padded. Our picture window looks out over a lake with loads of lilypads and a deck. We got lucky and saw three deer (a doe and two fawns). If you don't like interacting with humans, you don't have to. We did online booking, got our keys (digital combinations) via text message, and left without seeing anyone. I wonder how long it would have taken to get assistance if we needed it. In sum, we would not stay at this motel in the future. For younger persons with good knees, this would be a good choice.

This unique, small motel in the heart of beautiful Minocqua WI was a pure delight. Lovely, albeit…read moresmall room that was beautifully updated was perfect for our three night stay. The obviously well insulated rooms were quiet and with the thick, updated keypad entry to our room was great. No key necessary. Quick and easy check in and out was also really nice. Its location in walking distance to the entire town was fantastic. We will definitely return to this fantastic deal of a motel in a vacation wonderland. Best of luck to the staff @ Aqua Aire Inn!

3 of us stayed in room 3 on Saturday July 12 th 2014…read more Very clean. Nothing fancy, but you know instead of anything fancy, I prefer the LARGE backyard with shade trees, open sunny areas and the picnic table in back and side/front yards. I think there's a gas grill out back - for guests to use ?? Room has window in front and back (in bathroom) that overlooks backyard. Seems like backyard would be great place to send kids out to play (we dont have any) and you could watch through window. I think there was a sandbox?? Just make sure they are reasonably behaved - owner seemed to maybe be a bit fussy if something was broken or obnoxious kids disturbed other guests. Furnishings were dated (80's/90's) but completely functional and not beat up or wobbly or anything. Desk, 2 chairs, small 2 drawer dresser/TV bedside table and 2nd 2 drawer bedside between beds. Beds were nicely firm and bedspreads unusually pretty for motel/hotel in deep red floral pattern, she said they were brand new. Owners seem to be very conscious about making sure everything works and that guests have a good stay. Ex: They keep a box of spare TV remotes in case one breaks. Ex: she asked if we would prefer a soft or firm bed and offered to show us room before we decided to stay. Smallest motel room I've ever stayed in (a small B+B room had this one beat). Was a bit cozy for 3 adults, but we managed to make dinner (tacos of precooked chicken with all the veggie fixings chopped in room) and packed lunch for next day (sandwiches with all fixings prepped onsite too). Note;: only table/ workspace is the small desk. But we managed w/out trouble. Our room didn't have microwave or fridge, not sure if other rooms have one? Didn't matter - we had a cooler and they offered ice. They probably would have re-froze our icepacks in their home unit fridge if we asked. Owners (Russ and .... Jean?) are very chatty and witty. Happy to provide info like where the 'Scheers Lumberjack Show" is and where grocery stores are, hours etc. Abit pricey, especially considering no fridge or micro, but not pricy considering it's 'high season'. Our room was $79. Very nice stay and I would recommend.

This is a great little place. Clean, simple, friendly; all we need. A short driving distance (or a…read moredecent walk) to the fun of downtown Minocqua, where you can shop, eat, or watch the great Min-Aqua Bats show. Not expensive either. Give it a try.

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!

Got the chance to visit Black's Cliff Resort due to a friend who vacations up there regularly. We…read morewent for the winter time + over NYE. It was such a fun, unique and refreshing trip to take in the winter. It truly seemed like we were in a real life snowglobe. The resort itself seemed to be about 13 cabins. We were in one that comfortably slept 6 grown adults. We also were able to bring our little pug up with us (For a small additionally fee). The family that runs the resort is as sweet as can be. Very hospitable & has a great resort dog that we saw running around during our time there. The snow had fallen fresh, making it a bit difficult to get out of the drive way but it was plowed in record time. I would of loved to enjoy the back deck of the cabin more (that had an awesome hanging bed!) or been able to have my dog use the dog park - but sadly he was sinking in the snow. The cabin came pretty fully stocked in the kitchen - which was helpful for the meals we were planning. The bathroom/shower was great and had plenty of hot water. Fire wood was abundant for the fireplace within the cabin. And the lake was great to see all snow covered. I hope I get the chance to enjoy this part of the Northwoods in the summer!

The Northwoods is one of my favorite places in the country, and I've stayed at a few places in both…read moresummer and winter. Black's Cliff Resort is by far the gem amongst the many other good options. I have to give the credit to my girlfriend who found the place, and also the time of year, first week of June, it was so quiet and peaceful. We stayed in the Birchwood cabin, right next door to the resort keepers place, home to the resort dog a regal golden retriever who seems to be doing very well in his professional role. The cabin was amazing, with a fireplace inside, stocked with local firewood, and a backyard fire pit. A breezeway overlooking the lake with a bed hanging from the ceiling was the perfect spot for a Sunday afternoon snooze after the drive up from Chicago. Later in the evening, after dinner, I noticed the light fading and wandered down the stairs to one of the most thrilling sunsets I have witnessed. And I was the solo witness because not a soul was stirring on that lake in early June, and evening chill negated my girlfriends interest in the natural beauty. That night, on the soft bed, I had the best night's sleep in at least a year.