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'd heard really great things about the food here, so we were really looking forward to trying it…read moreout, but unfortunately the experience was all-around bad. Service was pretty rough from the start. Our server was friendly, but they spilled our drinks at the table and then had to take them back because they'd been made with bad milk. It took forever to get the first round and even longer to get the second. You'd think they'd move faster getting us the second round given the first was spilled and made with bad milk! Definitely a missed opportunity to make up for the poor overall service. The bread was the highlight of the night, which is very telling given it was standard crostini bread. That said, it was warm, fresh, and served with delicious butter. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't live up to that start. The food took far, far, far too long to come out and when it finally did, it didn't all arrive together. Half the table started eating while the other half just sat and watched and continued to wait for their food to come. I thought they brought it out separately to serve things hot, but the food that was first brought out was only lukewarm. I got the steak sandwich, which was fine but pretty bland. Even the sauce couldn't save it... The fries were well-seasoned but soft and floppy, which just made them feel sad and unappealing. I had an espresso martini with dinner and it was basically a chocolate drink with no real espresso flavor. Overall, the setting was fine, but slow service, uneven timing, and subpar food made this a disappointing experience.

We'd heard so much about this place we tried it for our Anniversary dinner. Made a reservation…read moreearly and we were the only ones in the dining room. We ordered the swordfish special and the short rib dinner plus a crab cake app. The short rib was very good. The rest meh. The service was really slow. Just glad it wasn't busy. Probably won't be back.

We have been enjoying Sandy Beach Resort every week of the Fourth of July for the past 25 years…read more Very relaxing and beautiful spot on Gull Lake. Yes, the beach is sandy indeed. One disappointment is that a year ago they changed their store hours to close at 6:00 PM. Short on milk at supper time? Sorry you are out of luck. Want an after dinner frozen treat -- nope! I hope the owners will see this post and add go back to their previous 8:00 PM closing time -- a little customer focus will help keep your business healthy.

Sandy Beach Resort makes it feel like you have your own cabin for the week. The family who owns the…read moreresort is highly responsive and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend this resort for anyone looking for the classic up north Minnesota feel!

When it comes to staying at a motel, I try to avoid the ones I've never heard of. Which are only…read morefound in that community. Because I just don't know what to expect? But my lady friend and I did our homework and checked our sources. We were told this was a great spot. Our sources had it right! The Brookside Motel doesn't offer a continental breakfast. Nor is there a swimming pool. But they offer many other things. Free cable T.V. with a lot more channels than I expected. A coffee maker, mini fridge, and a microwave was provided too. The towels are thick and our room was kept vey clean. Also the beds are comfortable. I slept like a baby. It had the look and feel of a cabin. Which we both loved! The lady we dealt with, owned the motel with her husband. She was a wonderful hostess!!!! We couldn't thank her enough. If I'm ever in Wadena again, I'll make a return trip to the Brookside Motel.

Nice local place, couple that owns it manages it. We had delays in garbage pickup on a three day…read morestay. Does offer a cabin like environment which you might like or not. Overall, recommend and if you have garbage pickup problem, bring extra bags or let owner know. I'm sure they would handle.

My family has come here for the last 3 years. After the first year, I was excited to bring my side…read moreof the family for relaxation and fun at a reasonable price. Things I love about Gull Four Seasons: the activities - swimming (outdoor and indoor pools are a great option in case it rains. Kids can still swim!), kayaking and paddleboarding with beautiful views on the water, park for young kids, arcade for the older kids, and pickleball/tennis. No shortage of things to do. the staff - very helpful and friendly. Make you feel like you're coming home when you arrive. friendly community that returns year after year (that is a true testament of an excellent experience) and finally - surrounding area is beautiful for biking and running. Can't recommend enough.

We were supposed to stay here for two weeks in unit 61. We got settled in, unpacked & right away,…read morewe started killing spiders . The first night, we killed 4 spiders. The next morning, 5 out of 6 couples woke up complaining about the beds. There were 6 beds in the unit & 5 of them felt like sleeping on a box spring. Some of the pillows were so flat that it was like sleeping on a towel. Then we noticed spider webs all over the unit, some with eggs in them & some with baby spiders crawling. I called the office to complain about the spider infestation we had & was told no one has ever complained about spiders. Dan came in & killed a couple of the huge spiders with a broom & sprayed stuff on 3 base boards. After he left, we took the vacuum cleaner & vacuumed all the spider webs & spiders we could find. By the next morning, we had more spider webs. Long story short, we vacuumed spiders & and cobwebs every day for our entire stay. We had spider webs in our shoes, fishing rod holders & just spiders everywhere. I stopped in the office after we'd been there for 5 nights & still complained about spiders. Again, I was told no one has ever complained about spiders. We left our paid vacation early 4 days early with no refund, but we just couldn't take it anymore. People were getting bit by spiders & the beds were just killing us. The couch in the unit was so uncomfortable, as were the kitchen chairs. Our lawn chairs were more comfortable to sit on than the furniture in the unit. The docks were so high that it was tough to get in & out of the boats from the boat lifts they make you rent. I paid $65 for extra people to stay & was still charged $3 for one set of clean sheets so someone else could use that bed. The unit was so dry that we got nose bleeds, sore throats & the chemicals sprayed stirred up our allergies. After the chemicals were sprayed in the unit, one of our people went home sick. The owners don't care about the people, just the money. I paid $5,600 for a vacation from hell & I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for even my dogs.

This place has fallen apart into pieces! We have owned a timeshare here for over 25 years. The…read moremonthly maintenance fees per year are outrageous! Maintenance fees for WHAT?!!! Nothing is fixed, nothing is repaired, and every time we come it falls more This place is a Timeshare Resort of absolute GREED! The hot tubs in the units are completely broken and UN-Usable! This was the very reason we wanted to own a timeshare to have our own hot tub but it's been broken every time we have come for years and now it is completely useless and empty with no water in it! The exact same couch in the living room is the same couch that has been there for over 25 years! The cushions literally sink into the couch when you sit on it! These couches belong in the corner outside with a FREE sign on them for the Squirrels to make a nest out of them! Oh and if you want to sit outside on the porch swing and chairs? Those are gone too! They were replaced by $Dollar Store chairs! So if you want to come for vacation and have zero place to comfortable sit...this is your place! It was 85 degrees out in September and the outdoor pool AND hot tub were closed for absolutely zero reason! It is usually open when we come in September! But NO not anymore! The washer and dryer were out of use! The tiny dollhouse size cups and glasses and old non working kitchen utensils are less than Good Will value. Talk about a DUMP!!!! I am LIVID!!!!!!!!!!! Do NOT stay here!!!! A tent is more comfortable or just stay home!

For the living room alone, this place is a solid 5 stars. The sky high ceiling and numerous large…read morewindows let in so much natural light. We were lucky enough to score a unit facing Gull Lake and the forest. The views were the absolute highlight staying here. But taking away a star for several reasons: 1. Both beds could use replacement. They were saggy soft, uncomfortable and challenging to get a good night's rest. 2. All in unit whirlpools were down due to plumbing issues/violations. We were so looking forward to it and bummed out to learn this. 3. We were told our unit would have washer and dryer at time of booking. However, our unit didn't have one at check in and we were told there was no other unit available to swap. 4. We found 6 mouse traps in the unit. Not the greatest thing to see or realize there was a rodent problem. 5. The pool is in a separate building from the sauna. Not even next door. Doesn't make for a convenient walk if you're wanting to enjoy both. 6. Only 1 parking spot per unit. However, we saw numerous units parking in non-designated spots so we followed along.

A friend and I stayed here for a weekend and would likely stay again. It's a small old-school…read moreresort with many personal touches. The property is the biggest draw. Level land and cabins steps from the lake make the water easily accessible. It's a a cove on Gull Lake so a bit protected from the really busy boat traffic (there still is traffic- just not as much as on the main partnof the lake). Beautiful spot to watch the sunset from. We stayed in Cabin 1 which is actually a trailer with an attached screen porch. Tiny but enough space for 2. Lots of cute, personalized touches like a chalkboard greeting us by name and some fresh cookies on the table. The only problem was that it was a very humid weekend and the wall air conditioner in the living room just didn't help the bedrooms. Kayaks are free to take out, which I loved! The calm water in the cove plus rhe nearby channels are perfect for kayking. Staff and owners are very friendly and helpful. You need to bring your own towels and soap for the shower. This isn't a big resort so no restaurant or anything like that on-site. Not much of a beach so I don't think I'd bring small children. More for adults who want to relax and maybe boat.

Just back from our second stay here and definitely will return. This is a lovely place with…read moreexcellent lake access and convenience to Nisswa, Brainerd, etc. The cabins are small but comfy and generally well-equipped. It is perfect for an extended family trip where you want family togetherness but also some space of your own. Yes, I would love it if the showers were bigger and I could do laundry while I was there, but you know what, you can't have everything, and sitting on the screened in porch with my coffee and a book in the morning and canoeing in the afternoon or playing on the little beach makes it all worthwhile. Sue and staff do a wonderful job here and there's a good reason they are often booked months in advance.

Very nice, family run resort on a quiet and clean lake. Have been very impressed with the…read moreimprovements the new owners (Mitch and Danielle) have made to the cabins since taking over last September. Nice playground for kids, beach area is nice and several chairs and loungers provided. Very nice dock, with slips and lifts for rent (we rent one for our 16 ft boat for the week - super convenient), can also rent fishing boats and a pontoon. North Long Lake is very clean and typically not too busy for tubing. This year the 2 kayaks and paddle boards are free to use. Indoor pool is nice as well as the game/activity area off of the office. This was our 7th summer and planning many more with our kids and grandkids, we also take a second trip up in September to ride four wheelers in the area. If you are looking for a quiet, small resort, then this is the place.

Great experience! I noticed the reviews that are currently posted are from before Mitch and…read moreDanielle (new owners) took over. It was our 44th wedding anniversary where we would typically fly off to the warmth, ocean sounds and spend a ton of money. We thought this year we would try something more local and totally different. We reserved a cabin at Sullivans Resort with Danielle's help. When we arrived, we were surprised at how nice the cabins and campground were laid out. Well kept, newly painted, interior was rustic/earthy decor, updated kitchen and bathroom and extremely clean. Our cabin was facing the beautiful lake with the breeze coming through our bedroom, it was perfect! The best part was sitting out on the couples swing at the beach with a bottle of champagne, a cozy blanket, soft music, cool breeze and the lights shining on the lake. So Peaceful!!! If you get a chance... Don't pass this one up. Much thanks to Mitch and Danielle