I rented this space for my birthday party for a few years in a row. I just loved it. Plenty of…read morespace for lots of people, great kitchen area with full size fridge. Plenty of restrooms. It's filled with art from local artists and plenty of tables and seating. It's on the fourth floor and has a large outdoor patio with an absolutely perfect view of Broadway and Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. We put a movie on the big screen for the kids and they thought it was pretty special.

Great place for a meeting or event. I've been here for cocktails, meetings, speakers and trainings…read more It can convert from two rooms to one. There is a very nice kitchen attached as well as an awesome patio facing Broadway.

The wedding was awesome and the staff were respectful and helpful. My son and daughter in law had…read morean amazing wedding

Very poor service, poor food and staff was disrespectful to guests.read more

One word.... Fantastic! This place has everything that you would want in a relaxing get away…read more They have a beautiful home that is clean and friendly. Their home is your home when you stay there. Bubba and Margie are the owners and they are dynamite people to sit an d chat with. Bubba has some great stories to tell and loves to tell them! Margie's talent is to make you feel at home with scrumptious goodies and a breakfast to die for! There are not words to describe the beautiful location that they occupy. It is a peninsula of land surrounded by a gorgeous lake and wild life. Please see the beautiful photos. I met several people that are return guests and they tell me that if you stay here, it will be very hard for other B & Bs to compare in many ways. They have many rooms in the house that are for adults only and then they have several guest houses on the property for families or groups to rent out. They have all the amenities that you would expect like boats, paddle boats and fishing poles to name a few things. This place is a nature's paradise with animals and activity where ever you look. You can nearly hand feed chipmunks at the front door if you like to that kind of thing. The way that I found this place was when my boss booked this as a off site meeting for a couple days where the management team mulled through ideas and business decisions and then have our wives stop up there on Friday evening to have a casual weekend. The charm of the people, food and location is unlike anything else you will find. Enjoy yourself and relax. I am already planning another trip back.

Spent a week here to get some work done. It has been the best choice of the summer. The pelicans…read moregrace the lake as well as fish and beavers! The space itself was clean and well equipped for cold/heat, cooking, everything! The island itself is beautiful and it felt amazing to be near such inspiring scenery. The town of battle lake also has a very calm, small town charm. The museums in the area are really interesting and enhanced my understanding of what the town is about. Be sure to check out the cafes in town! And be sure to go kayaking through the channels that connect all the lakes! Amazing! I would love to return again next summer!

Hmm. How do you rate a wedding venue located in the middle of small town nowhere? On the one hand…read morethis is a scuzzy old facility. But on the other hand, it's the best bet you can find in Detroit Lakes and probably in surrounding Fargo. Well, we dressed it up just fine and partied all night! So here we go: The outdoor space is fine. Just setup your wedding backdrop away from the weeds and power lines. Stick closeby to the tree swing which is GORGEOUS. Clearly, that's the money maker spot. The bathrooms were pretty clean. The kitchen was fine but had sticky dirty spots on the counter and drawers. Gross. The full size refrigerator is huge and very handy for your leftovers, drinks, cake, etc. The massive sink is also helpful. Cuz "you gotta clean it all up" is the motto here. There is ample bar counter space for setting out food or a real full beverage bar. The wood paneling came straight from the 90s. The outdoor porch is comprised of assorted run-down patio furniture. The smokers hang out here and don't seem to care much. I wouldn't put my nice patio furniture out here either in this crowd. (sorry but just sayin!) Inside, the fireplace and mantle is great because it adds character and prevents this space from feeling too 'boxy.' Decor is minimal and the lit trees are pretty cool at night. And the owner has plenty of tables and chairs so no rentals are needed. We had a 'small' issue with the owner at first. I think it all worked itself out and he turned out to be a real nice guy. Alrighty then. I'd say this is probably the best unpretentious slim budget option in town.

The resort is beautiful! The cabins are clean and very nice. We love the kids activities. The…read morestaff are beyond nice! We have fine ro Hiawaufoe many years and LOVE it!

We love the pool, the lake access and recreation provided, and of course the cabin!…read more It's pretty expensive but boy is it a wonderful place to visit.

I attended a wedding reception here and I was very impressed with the venue and staff. The inside…read moreof the barn is renovated and very impressive. The upstairs of the barn is a huge seating area. The party I was attending had probably 100 people and though tight wasn't over crowded. This was a super hot day and the ac was having a hard time keeping up but no one really minded. You can't byob but they have a bar downstairs that featured just about anything you wanted at a very reasonable price. They also do catering on site. Beautiful area off the beaten path but perfect for a getaway for sure.

Such a gorgeous and serene place to have you wedding or event. There is no other venue by that has…read moresuch breathtaking sunset views. It is the perfect mix of vintage and modern, so unique and your guests will feel relaxed all though out your wedding day!

Loved the Rustic cabin, I spent several days end of June & beginning of July. Very comfortable,…read morefelt like a little piece of heaven to me. Such an amazing country location. Cabin very clean and furnished with all the kitchen amenities necessary, a real plus for a Rustic cabin, plus air conditioning! Annie & her mom Sally wonderful hosts, thought of everything to make stay great at Rustic. And, drive in just beautiful, as is everything on this property, talented artists involved in making anyone's stay the best. At night beautiful mini-lights decorate trees, plants, driveways, and even outside Rustic cabin's porch and under it, plus mini-lights at outdoor biffy! What more could one want ... Many thanks from this 74 year old gal!

I was married at Black Lantern last summer (2015) and I have so many good things to say I can't…read morepossibly say them all here. First and foremost, I've heard from an overwhelming number of guests how much they enjoyed the grounds and the beauty of the area, so much that they didn't mind the 4hr drive from the cities. The natural beauty of the area is emphasized here: native species surround you whether you are at the pavilion area, the campgrounds up around the loop, or even the open area of the RV park. There are also pretty little "hidden" places all over. Our photographers were thrilled about all the places to take photos- rock chairs, opennings in the woods, flowers planted here and there, sweet antique-looking benches, etc. The best part of Black Lantern though is the owner, Annie. She is just incredible. She was so thoughtful throughout the process and she was pretty much a wedding planner. She didn't mind talking to me about how weddings are put together and gave me contact info for decently priced vendors in the area. That was especially helpful as I am from Minneapolis and was contacting all the expensive vendors- oops. Annie took time to understand our style and vibe so that she could best help me plan an event that we wanted. She offered so much of her time before we even met to answer questions. She also has the uncanny ability to pop in at the right time- every time I needed her, she was there. She helped problem-solve for those things you don't plan on and offered a helping hand whenever it was needed. She chops all the wood and builds things, including amazing heart-shaped fires. What a badass woman! There was only one thing that was a disappointment at first- but then ended up being a blessing in disguise- we couldn't have our guests camp at the "campsites." Darn MN regulations. There isn't running water close enough to the loop to allow for campfires. Instead, we had all our guests camp in the RV park. It worked out wonderfully. This also allowed us to use one of the campsites as our ceremony site. Best decision we made. It couldn't have been a more perfect location for us. I didn't want to get married indoors, or even standing on cement. The clearing in the woods was large enough for 100 chairs and standing room for the other 60 people. The forest provided a breathtaking backdrop. Even a year later, when wedding-talk comes up, other people still bring up what an amazing venue Black Lantern is.