We just have to thank Randy and Shannon for a wonderful outing on Leech Lake. The weather was rainy…read moreand chilly most of the day but the atmosphere in the boat was warm and inviting. The laughs, area history, and fishing stories made the day memorable. At the end of the day, we were invited for dinner on the patio for more stories and conversation. The patio itself was a rich source of history and stories of the people visiting this charming resort. And while we didn't catch any trophies that day, we did catch enough fish to appreciate the bounty of this beautiful lake. We'll be back.

This is our fourth year to visit Capt. Randy and Admiral Shannon. We bring our camper and stay at…read morethe Corp of Engineers campground. We feel like they are family. Not only is the fishing trip great, they host clients on their patio for happy hour and a fish fry. Randy is a great source of history about the area and fishes based on knowledge he has learned over the years. I can highly recommend!

Our group has been coming here for the past 3 years (this one being number 3). We love it! Compared…read moreto our old resort, it is much calmer, further away from the freeway, no one is super obnoxious and out late. I love how there is a campfire pit for every big cabin. I wish the beach was a bit nicer, and we haven't had the best experience with the speed of the wait staff at the restaurant but they are extremely nice, so it's hard to downgrade because of that. This is our new vacation spot every first full week of July and we love it!!!

Good effort? We visited Trappers Restaurant during the week of the July 4th holiday. The place is…read morebeautiful! The restaurant was packed although not a huge place. It was very loud and made it tough to hold conversation. The food was ok. Fairly priced considering the location. The night we were there they were waaaay understaffed so service left a lot to be desired. Our bill was wrong along with a number of others around us. The place has great potential and we may have just gone in on a bad night. I know how hard it is to get staff to show up around any holiday. If in the area again I may give it another try. What a weird bathroom. Men and women share it at the same time. How bizarre.

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast, just a little off the beaten path, and the perfect place for…read moresome rest and relaxation. The host couple is wonderfully hospitable, welcoming, and charming. The house is a beautiful and spotlessly clean farmhouse with everything you could need. There are three guest rooms in the main house and one other couple was staying there when we were. We didn't hear a peep from them other than on the stairs, so there was very nice privacy. The Haven Room has one of the best showers I've had in a long time! Most importantly, the breakfast was over-the-top wonderful. Great conversation and delicious food, graciously accommodating one vegetarian and three meat-eaters! The hosts also gave great recommendations for hanging out in nearby towns, and the drive to several nice restaurants was pleasant and only 10 min away or so. We certainly hope to come back and heartily recommend this B and B!

We had a mother daughter weekend at the bed and breakfast and I would have not asked for anything…read morebetter. The accommodations were outstanding. The Owner's hospitality was amazing from a warm welcome to the comfortable atmosphere. The breakfast was the best I have had at a B&B. We defenitly will go back.

We stayed at the Grand Lodge at this resort. The lodge was gorgeous, however, the owner was very…read moreunprofessional. We stayed a Fri-Sun and the owner came into the lodge each day and walked in and out of every room and bathroom to check that we didn't damage anything - while all the guests were inside! It was very invasive. I stayed at some nice resorts in my day and have never had this happen! Not even at check-out time. They boost about having all these showers and jacuzzi tubs, but there wasn't enough hot water to use them. There is also no satellite TV. The owner was very rude and not a professional businessman and does not deserve your business or your money!

Megan are server was super nice. We miss ordered and she went out of her way to way to bring Taco…read moresets for our fish and chips. Food was prepared well and tasty. Liked the French fries, unique cut. Nice view of the bay.

Sigh. If Chase on the Lake was a stone's throw away from my unruly Silicon Valley home, I'd be here…read moreand I'd be learning how to jet ski just for that. This hotel is part of a historic landmark in Walker, Minnesota. When you are visiting and folks ask you where you are staying and you mention, "Chase on The Lake" , their response is always positive - like "wow, that's a really great place!". I never got any, "Wow, wait until you're awake in your room at 3 AM." or anything of that sort. Situated on along Leech Lake and in the middle of downtown Walker, it's very easy to come down and take a walk around the area. I stayed in a room right above the restaurant on the first floor, with a lake view (every hour is a different "wow" as the sun makes its way around the lake). It's rather convenient staying in that room because one can always check out the restaurant deck by looking out of the window (in case it may be crowded). You can walk down the stairs from there to the restaurant / deck. Just be aware of their hours as the door at the end of the stairwell will be locked when the restaurant is closed. There is always another way to the deck and that is through walking out and by the side of the Copper Spa building (road leads to the dock too), which is still a part of the hotel. Parking in front of the hotel is ample but there were weekdays where it seemed like there were a lot of cars - must be because it was in the summer and people just love the lake. Going back to the spa - they aren't open daily. There is a pamphlet by the front desk for the spa. I made the mistake of assuming they're open daily on the week and missed out on a potentially soothing deep-tissue massage (or pedicure!). There is a little pool where kiddie birthday parties are often held. Speaking of front desk, they're always very cordial EXCEPT for this young man during this one evening who looked like he couldn't care any less about guests coming in or out - I figured he may be new or just tired of life (at 18 LOL). My room was clean, well-equipped with the basics like a hair dryer, microwave, a fridge and bathroom toiletries . The housekeeping does not come in on a daily basis. They're on-demand. You take your bag of trash and leave it outside your door and the housekeeper will pick it up in the morning. The shower water is warm enough and just right. Despite being a very old hotel, my room did not have any of that old and musty "odor" , not even the hallways nor the stairwell. The TV, however, was pretty complicated, standard and nothing like the Marriott, etc. where the TV was smart, HD and easy to navigate. It wasn't a very big deal though, but it's always a plus if the TV was HD and smart nowadays. I must say, this review is a nice suggestion for a bedtime read at the Chase on the Lake, because at this point, I'm so sure you'd have snored off. I hope the pictures entice you though!

it was the best. clean rooms and friendly people. I would come back. enjoyed out time there.read more

From the owner: Originally a logging camp on the lower end of the Crow Wing Chain of Lakes, Big Timber Lodge…read morebecame a family oriented resort with amazing fishing on the four most productive lakes in the chain over 100 years ago. 12 cabins, from 1 to 5 bedrooms, all on 1000' of sand beach backed by woods and meadows. See the website at bigtimberlodge.com for video, pictures and availability.

Very nice staff, clean cabins and great location. This is NOT a resort in the style of Sandals…read more This is cabins on a lake with minimal amenities (though there is free wifi). For a basic cabin on the lake and a place to relax, fish or boat, it's perfect.

Friendly, clean and comfortable resort! We rent Cabin 14…read moreand 15 each summer for 2 weeks, kitchens are well stocked with utensils and appliances. Grounds are kept very neat and tidy. The managers Barb & Mark and the dock boys are in the business of hospitality. Always greeted with a very warm welcome!