My family and I have been going To Mt. Carmel since my kids were barely in elementary school. Mt…read more Carmel is a beautiful family Bible camp on a large chunk of shoreline on Lake Carlos 4 miles north of Alexandria, Mn. A great swimming beach- diving dock, kayaks, canoes and a pontoon boat are there; kids are supervised by a lifeguard and there is a campfire ring as well as a sauna. No extra fees for using boats- or anything for that matter! We were looking for a Christian Camp with multiple programs for all ages and let me tell you, Mt. Carmel has something for everyone. There are Worship services in the morning and evening, Bible discussion groups, activites for the kids including crafts, games, movies- you name it. There is a gorgeous brand new Chapel overlooking Lake Carlos, and a beautiful lodge- plus 30 cabins and cottages. Mt. Carmel is one of the hidden gems in Minnesota that begs to be discovered. You can go there, be at peace, let your kids do their own thing and not have to worry about their safety or what they are doing. Their counselors are college students with a strong commitment to Faith and genuinely love teaching and being with children. This place is so wonderful- you can literally do all of the programs or do none of them. There is no pressure to participate, but you'll want to. Many of the guests have been going for generations, and there are just as many new guests who are discovering this sanctuary from the pressures of the world. The accomodations range from cottages, rustic cabins, remodled cabins, brand new cabins, RV sites and luxurious lodge rooms. A family of four can spend a week there for well under $1700, and that's with a top-tiered lodge room WITH FOOD! Cabins and cottages are less expensive and have a wonderful charm of a forgotten Minnesota. The food plans here are variable- you can go no food, some meals or full plan, which is what we do- breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks. There are a few special nights like a Hoedown or an ethnic buffet.' The food here is spectacular. Entrees range from grilled ribs and chicken to homemade lasagna to pizza to tatortot hotdish! Every lunch and dinner had homemade bread or rolls. Theres also a healthy salad bar and special diet considerations are available. My kids are a bit picky and they ate everything. They now have free WiFi too. Please treat yourself or your family to a week or weekend at Mt. Carmel- they are now open year-round for vacations, retreats and even business meetings. We have made many friends there and are so grateful we "took a chance". We usually do the same things- same restaurants, etc. This is now our most anticipated destination of our year! There is one bad thing about Mt. Carmel- my kids cry when we leave. That's quickly extinguished by the Dairy Queen in Alexandria on the way home.

my name is john daehlin. the first time i went to mt carmel was in 1964 thru 1976. it is ths one…read moreof the best memories and times of my life. which i still think and dream about today..the old cabins with the bunk beds. horse shoes with the older men, soft ball, i learned to swim at the beach. the boat house and buliding at the tennis court. i was allowed to help pick up the garbage from the dinning hall and all over the camp with the old tractor and wagon.fuel it up with the old 1920's glass gas pump....ring the dinner bell..chapel with rev bloomqist......the people were great....and being a mulatto never had an issue of being different. i am sure it is still a great place for the family.....

Took a pontoon here from our airbnb rental and the lake is BEAUTIFUL. Though it is small, it is…read moreclear and clean to take a dive or fish! We were on a girls putting so this was the perfect lake for us. Weather was around 88-90 and the lake helped cooled us down when needed

Loved our experience at Peter's Sunset Beach Resort. They are doing an amazing job providing…read morecustomer service even when everything is contactless due to Covid. Stayed in the Honeymoon cabin (aka, cabin w/ 1 King size bed). It was really quaint. Felt like a blast from the best when stepping into the cabin, but it's comfortable. One recommendation for the owners, if possible, install a ceiling fan in the bedroom. The beach is fantastic. Went golfing and had a great time. Sunsets are Instagram worthy. I highly recommend this resort.

the owner is the absolute worst!!!!!! he will yell at your children! he will disregard the parents…read moreand continue to yell at children! back story. my son was fishing he put his garbage down to pick up a later time! fast forward we get things in the car, this owner is yelling , so I roll down the window ask the man nicely what's going on sir! he left his garbage. oh I said I am so sorry sir. looked my son dead in the eyes and said now that is not what we do or how we act, get out there pick up this trash. apologized to the owner. he wouldnt listen to me at all kept yelling at my child . I finally had to step in and I calmly said sir you do not need to continue yelling at my child. he kept going on and on telling him what are you thinking. finally I just told him he can call the cops and left! NEVER STAY THERE

My husband and I enjoyed our little cabin on Lake Victoria. It was steps from the shore and had…read moremany docks for fishing, tying up your boat or jumping in for a swim. The beach was shallow and great for small children who love to play in the water. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards available for guests and I even did a few bounces on the water trampoline (I had to try it!). The cabin was modern and tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for a four day get-away. Raj was on-site, answered text messages promptly and made our stay enjoyable. I would 100% recommend Lake Victoria Resort.

Awesome little 9 hole. Quite a few par 3's overall it's a par 3 but if you want to whack the ball…read moreand get a quick walk in, this is perfect. A lot of people riding carts but our group walked. Finished in just h der 2 hrs on a Saturday morning. They also offer a driving range which would be worth checking out.

Nice golf course. Friendly owners. Nice driving range…read more They have snacks and beverages for sale.

Visiting from out of town, we came with relatives in the area. The inside building and restrooms…read morewere very clean and well kept, staff was friendly, and attractions were well maintained. We didn't have to wait much at all for the go-carts or the mini golf on a weekday. Impressed with the cleanliness and the condition of the facilities. My son was upset that he was the the last car to depart on the go-cart track so really no way to catch up to the front and at the end they give tickets to the first two winners that you can accumulate for prizes. So, that's constructive feedback for the establishement, but didn't deter having any fun and we would definitely return if in the area again.

Great service super accommodating and great staff. Family owned and cute story we had a blast!read more

We've been here a couple times on vacation and we've loved it! A great option for a bad weather…read moreday, lots of personal attention, great rooms with families in mind. We played The Mean One this year and had a blast!

Just finished The Bunker as a family of six (including two smaller kids). We had a blast and…read morefinished just under the wire. I would totally recommend Alexandria Escape Room for GREAT family fun. See you next year and thanks!

Stopped for a quick lunch and it was WONDERFUL! The menu has…read morea nice variety but all the "lunch" necessities. Prices were very reasonable and the service was great! If you are looking for good food with a nice large outdoor patio section - the Geneva Grill should be your next stop!

This is the best golf course around. The staff is always personable and friendly. The course was…read morealways in excellent shape. We have friends that use the Stay N Play and they love it. One Of their favorite weekends of the year.