Manager of dock was indifferent to some boat issues we encountered. Cabin had a rusty dishwasher…read moreand a chimney that didn't work. No more catering/kitchen service on the island or pizza delivery. The old days were better days. The new ownership has taken away the car/boat ride as well.

There is no better resort in the boundary waters. These guys are absolutely awesome. They are so…read morewelcoming and helpful. We took a fishing charter with joe and he put us right on a ton of walleye. We came back and Michael clean our fish for us cooked it up with the Ludlow secret fish fry recipe. If you're looking to fish ask for Joe or Hays, if you're looking for someone who out service above all else, ask for Michael.

Pehrson's has been around for over a century and is now owned and operated by the Hanson family,…read moreaugmented by their super-friendly and beautiful springer spaniels who always seem to be in the vicinity of the front desk looking for tummy rubs. The resort consists of almost 30 cabins of various sizes, plus a large "retreat home" down the shore that we haven't seen yet. The "log" cabins range from fairly cramped and rustic to much more modern and spacious. We've rented one of the larger cabins for two older couples set back from the lake the past few years and really enjoy it. Pehrson caters to family vacations and reunions, and a lot of the patrons we met have been coming there for decades. It is truly a fine lake summer experience, located in the southwest corner of sprawling Lake Vermilion. We've taken advantage of pontoon rentals; the pickleball court; 2+ mile hiking trail; the beach and swimming area with large floats the kids love to climb all over; a small but surprisingly well-equipped fitness room with a few cardio machines plus dumbbells, Swiss balls, bands, etc.; foosball, a pool table and ping pong tables at the Main Lodge; a great lakeside seating area to view spectacular sunsets; and charcoal barbeque grills (some of which are deteriorating). Yes, it is expensive -- especially compared to what you might pay at a nice Caribbean resort -- but the pricing looks competitive against other Northern resorts.

Top shelf staff, from the owners, Eric and Mary Hanson with Cayla Anderson, to the ever-helpful…read moreguides, dock workers and grounds crew. We must mention Walter, the Springer who greets the arriving guests with a total wag. This is a family-oriented resort with many activities for the kids, even including dock fishing that is all catch and release-a great ethic to teach. Watercraft of every sort is available and there is a nice sandy beach as well. And the fishing was terrific despite the 6" rainstorm that came in and flooded Cook. We will return.

Best way to describe our experience is this way. Awesome comfortable place to stay...we love the…read morescenery and the resorts rustic flavor....very accommodating and friendly staff . Can't say enough good about them. We loved seeing Willie, their dog. Always looked for Willie when we came to the office and even talked about him on the way home. This is truly a superb Minnesota Resort. A place to enjoy the evenings and mornings sitting in the screened in porch, listening to the waves and the boats going by. A wonderful Minnesota Resort Tradition you won't want to miss. Take our word for it you won't be disappointed. Gary and Deb Korsgaden

This place is great. I've known of this resort since I've been coming up here 30 years. This place…read moreis family owned and now owned by the original owners daughter and son. Not luxury but great for a family used to holiday inn accommodations. They have a fantastic beach, cabins, volleyball court, boats and a store. I think it's well worth the money

My 2 previous to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (in NE Minnesota along the Ontario border) were…read moreback in High School (early 1970s) as part of a church group (Cristo Canoe) and then a repeat adventure the next year with just a few friends. Some "fond" memories stick, like being flooded out the first night after a portage from hell on the first day. Since then over all these years, I've had a hankering to hit the water again and revisit nearby Ely. My friends Jeff, Bird, and Gator have been back since, and over the last couple years, we've been talking about returning as a group to the BWCA. We were scheduled for September 2021, but area fires and a few personal situations necessitated a delay. But this September was time for me and 3 great high school classmates to get together and paddle. Gayle thought it was a great idea, but with some humor: Four 66-year old men canoeing out into the wilderness - What could go wrong? Actually, everything went well, and despite 1st day anxiety all around on whether we were cut out for a trip like this at our age. We were out in the BWCA for 5 nights and 6 days, with great fall weather except for one windy morning and a light rainy day. We all got along very well, except for some snoring situations in our shared (2 per) tents, and making the mistake of talking politics one evening. After almost 50 years out of High School and irregularly staying in touch, it was easy to pick up where we left off and have a great meaningful time together. We also wisely decided to hire a professional outfitter (and guide) for our adventure. This way we didn't get lost, equipment (Kevlar canoes, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) were provided, we ate well, we snagged great camp sites, great stories were told, portages were relatively short, and fishing went well. And the scenery! Wow! For all that (and more), we had Moose Track Adventures to thank, particularly the owners (Jim and Joan) and Dan, our intrepid guide. What a great guy! Bird had used Moose Track before and I can understand why folks that have used them come back. Their reasonably priced professional expertise, facilities, and equipment are worth every safety-infused cent. Our field package (see above) also included cabin lodging the night before we hit the water, prior menu selection, transponder tracking (including an emergency button) during our journey, and a sandwich and beer waiting for us when we got out of the water at the end. Dan also provided information from an App showing where we'd been within the BWCA. I was also able to purchase a paper map at Moose Track HQ. At the end, Gator headed off to the Airport, while Jeff, Bird, and I travelled down to Duluth for a hot shower, a celebratory dinner together, and a good night's sleep. It was a stellar trip to remember, that I'd be open to repeating. And if and when we do, we'll be working with Moose Track Adventures.

Jim and Joan did a great job setting us up for our mid-June camping and fishing trip into the BWCA…read more They arranged everything from canoeing and camping gear, our camping and fishing guide, our motor boat shuttle, lodging for the first night, and required permits. we had a lot of pre-trip questions and they were responsive and informative with their answers. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time!

Tracy is absolutely the best resort operator on Kabetogama. We stopped by the other day and she…read morehad staff detailing the stainless steel grills (that had sear stations)!!! We toured many of the cabins and we were very impressed. By far, Northern Lights has the nicest and most luxurious cabins in Voyageurs National Park.

Northern Lights Resort is great--we rented a kayak there during a trip to Voyageurs National Park,…read moreand the staff was helpful and friendly and made it so easy. We weren't able to start out until the afternoon and still had plenty of time to kayak around the nearby island. Great trip, wonderful service, lovely scenery!

This was our 3rd year at the resort. The first two years were good. It is a beautiful lake and…read moreresort and the people running the resort treated us well. This year was a different story. The service was not anything like what my wife and myself had experienced in the past. The problem we had was 2-fold. One was the dock boy services that were a huge letdown compared to the precedent that was set in prior years. The resort somehow lost about 1/3rd of the fish that we brought in to be cleaned! For example we would bring in 20 fish, but only had 15 returned to us. Where did they go? One time one of the dock boys forgot to clean our fish at all! Supposedly they later cleaned the fish that were still alive, but I did not receive any of the fish. On 2 or 3 occasions, they forgot to return our landing net to the boat. There is more I could list, but you get the gist of it. The other issue I have is management's reaction to the problem. They said they were sorry, but there was nothing they could do. All we got were excuses. The manager told me the big thing that the Life of Resort has over other resorts is the services they provide. Well, on this occasion, he admitted, they fell short on those services. The bottom line is that the cost at being at the resort this year did not match the services that were supposed to be rendered. I told the manager I would be reviewing them, but I would give them time to respond. An apology is all well and good, but as a business owner myself, I would have dealt with an issue like this in a much different way. By truly fixing issues with customers, you can gain loyal customers for life! It feels like it is all about the money and they got that from me. I told the manager we would not return in the future and apparently they are ok with this. In the past, I would give this resort 5 out of 5 stars. This year's experience at the resort, I only give them a 2 out of 5 stars.

Went here twice. The first time was my first experience at the lake, and I was hooked. Prices are…read morefair and the owners are friendly. Great place overall

We have been coming here all the way from AZ for over a decade,great fishing on a beautiful lake…read more Best part is the owners who make you feel like family and always super helpful. Love this place it's our family's happy place

We do an annual guys fishing trip and try a new lake every couple years. Spring Bay Resort was the…read morebest we've been to in years. We had a group of 10 guys and stayed in Reece's Lakeside Cabin. The cabin was a good size and included bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, etc. Previous resorts we've been to didn't include these. In addition, having a washer, dryer, and dishwasher was helpful. The best part of the resort is the customer service provided by the entire staff. Whenever we needed something, they were quick to help. We were met at the dock after one fishing session by Dennis who was just out there to see if we needed help with anything. The easy access to bait and fishing knowledge of the lake was helpful in making our trip more enjoyable. Oh yeah and we caught a lot of fish!

Wonderful place to do all kinds of fun things. Planning an event with a Maid of Honor, so excited…read morethis summer will be great.

We stayed for a weekend wedding that was in the area. Room was clean but could use some upgrades…read more Morning breakfast buffet was priced well but food could have been warmer. I did really well with my slot play. That's where the extra star came from. All staff were friendly and helpful.

We stayed for a hockey tournament on a very busy winter weekend. The staff were kind and…read moreaccommodating. The rooms were clean and spacious. We really appreciated the rollaway bed during our stay. The pool area was fun. The restaurant was good. The view from our room was beautiful. I was worried about pet or snowmobile noise but we had no issues. Most notably we left things behind in the room. Our fault but the staff was very helpful in getting it back to us. This may have been the first time a hotel has confirmed our forgotten items and facilitated their return.

We stopped here for lunch after hiking the Kawishiwi Falls Trail. It was a recommendation and we…read moreare glad we followed it. They have beautiful patio views but the patio was closed when we visited so we sat inside and enjoyed the views from the windows. I wanted something really light and just got a side salad which ended up being pretty big. All the ingredients were fresh and it was just what I was looking for. Husband had the club sandwich which was also very good. It came with chips. Service was excellent. It was fairly busy in there so all the servers were on their toes keeping up with everyone. Nice stop.

Best boarding and skiing in northern Minnesota hands-down. Jeff is the man he took care of my board…read morewaxed it polished it, and I've went the fastest I've ever gone in my life. Couldn't leave a better review. You should go to giant Ridge seriously.

We stayed in the resort over several days. Our room was nice. It was decorated with a cabin theme,…read morelots of log furniture, pine and birch tree wall art, and a few moose decor items. Everything was clean. The room came with a fully stocked kitchenette which is nice if you want to do some cooking but we ate out. No stove but there is a hot plate, dishwasher and refrigerator. It's nice to have a couch and TV separate from the bedroom. We golfed at The Legend and The Quarry. They were beautiful courses Fairways and greens were well maintained. Legend was a little less than 5100 from the forward tees which was very fair. Quarry was closer to 5200, so longer and much more narrow. Don't forget to look for the giant bear claw on The Legend. Lots of driving between some holes but enjoy the scenery while you are cruising. Great courses. I struggled to rate this. I loved the golf but the accommodations had some pros and cons. Lodging pros - separate bedroom and living area - kitchenette - close to everything we wanted to do - Two TVs Lodging cons - the shower water never got really hot to that end the jacuzzi in the room was never used because we couldn't get it hot enough to want to sit in it - separate rooms are nice but controlling the temp was hard as air conditioning was in bedroom but thermostat was in living room. There are fans to help but in the end the bedroom was usually very cold - the TV in the bedroom was hit or miss on displaying channels. - WiFi was hit or miss. - rooms are owned by individuals so it's like renting a vrbo. To that end, no housekeeping. Not sure if you could request it. We didn't stay long enough for it to be a major issue.