A really wonderful lakefront resort, with everything you might want. They have free water sport…read morerentals like stand up paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. They also have free bike rentals, a great sand volleyball court, horseshoes, basketball, tennis and pickle ball. And if the lake is warm enough, there is a waterslide in the lake which looked fun. We were here Memorial Day weekend, and the weather was beautiful our first day, so we took out the paddleboards, and that was fun. The weather got chilly quickly, so I didn't have the opportunity to try the rest of the amenities. The pool is currently closed for construction. (There is a nice pool at the YMCA in Grand Rapids which we used one day for a $10 day pass). We stayed in a two bedroom lakefront cabin which was nice, but fairly rustic, and one of the bedrooms had absolutely no storage, (no closet, shelves or dresser). Next time, I think we would stay in the lodge rooms, which are a bit more upscale, with fireplaces, full kitchens, Jacuzzi tub and nicer furnishings. They have a restaurant/bar on site with a an outdoor patio and nice view of the lake, which is convenient. They also have free coffee and muffins in the morning at the front desk and at Otis's.The staff and management were incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. I definitely recommend, and look forward to coming here again, hopefully when the weather is a little warmer!

Absolutely amazing stay here. Our entire family (grandkids included) enjoyed every moment. The…read morestaff, management and owners make you feel like their personal guest. Shout out to Tim, Brady, Alexi, Linda, Rocky and Kraig. In all my travels I've never had a friendlier stay!!

This is a great little MN lake resort. With just a few cabins and some RV parking spots it is nice…read more It has a huge play area full of sand for kids. The cabins are clean and well kept. No outhouses like when I was a kid :) The location is terrific being only 10-15 minutes from Grand Rapids. The lake was very nice and seemed pretty quiet (in June at least). We did not do any fishing, but the neighbors seemed to do pretty well. The owners do everything and take pride in their property. This is definitely a great place to bring the family.

From the owner: Come visit the only resort on beautiful Prairie Lake for a stress-free and restful family vacation…read more At Pine Acres Resort, our mission is to provide a family vacation hot spot that is based on old fashion family values. This Minnesota resort is beautifully secluded among 13 acres of tall, majestic pines on the Scenic Byway, yet ideally located within a short distance of many modern conveniences such as shopping, dining and all the local attractions. For the business person who tends to do business while away, this resort has wireless high speed internet available free of charge as well as an "Internet Café" outside to enjoy the sun while electronically communicating. Pine Acres Resort offers 15 site Seasonal RV Park and Five lake-front cabins nestled close to shore on well-maintained grounds. All cabins are clean, cozy, have modern bathrooms, fully furnished kitchens equipped with full size appliances, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters and the bed linens are provided.

We rented a pontoon boat today on Lake Pokegama. This is a small resort that really serves the…read morecustomer. Our pontoon ran perfectly, everything on it worked as it should. They took the time to show us the things on the boat and talked to us about things to look at on the lake. And the boat was clean! The price was reasonable as well. We had a wonderful afternoon. We all give it a big recommend!

Extremely friendly owners and very nice pontoon boats for rent. Would highly recommend and plan to…read moreuse them again when back in the area.

This was a surprisingly nice hotel. Was not expecting such a new BW. The gal at the front desk was…read morevery friendly and helpful. Offered us free bottles of water (many Marriotts where we are platinum members don't do this) and helpful advice. The whole place including our room was in great shape and very stylishly decorated. The room was bigger than expected for this class of hotel. When I made the reservation I requested a quiet room on an upper floor and got it! The refrigerator was a larger size which was welcomed. A unique touch was the chest freezer on each floor with small pre-bagged ice vs those always broken ice machines. The free breakfast was standard for these types of hotels. Price was a tad high but it was week after holiday so lots of tourists like us. Highly recommended.

This is not a 4 star property, rather, the rating is based on expectations for this level…read moreaccommodation. Weird smell throughout. Hubs said it smells like cheap building materials. I'd say it was just odd, tho not so bad that we weren't nose blind to it shortly after arriving & didn't notice it while in the room. King room with plenty of space, outlets, lighting, temperature control & in-room amenities. The pad on the bed wasn't pulled tight or it wasn't sized correctly. I didn't sleep well because I could feel the lumps and ripples (princess & the pea moment). If I'd noticed BEFORE getting in bed, I'd have fixed it. I was flat-out beat tho & took the lazy way out. We, again, hit up breakfast. They had the standard spread of waffle maker, eggs (scrambled, omelet-like & boiled), sausage, potatoes & we greatly appreciated the seasonings & sauces available to give that same ole same ole a bit of pop. Parking was easy & we didn't use anything here besides the room & breakfast. We arrived late & left early the next morning, to officially start our tour. Note: We were 3rd of 4 in line to check in. The gal whipped out waters for #1, thanked him for being a Diamond member, told him what his points/bonus points were, explained ALL the hotel info - pool, gym, breakfast, check-out. # 2 gets up to the desk & the gal asks if they've stayed before, she replies not here but a lot of best westerns, giggle & gives hotel some info / #2 asks if there's Diamond Elite parking spaces (casual for hey, no mention of my loyalty, perhaps?) - response was "no, we're not that fancy" - no water given. We get up & the gal says, "did you catch all that or do you want it repeated?" We say we're good & she says most important thing is breakfast is at 6a - no waters for us. #4, took her back to interaction style of #1. It could be inconsistent or efficient, depending on how you look at it. (Had we asked for water, they no doubt would have given it. We had our own & it was perfectly visible at check-in.) Hubs is Diamond Elite. We booked direct with Best Western & didn't use points.

A beautiful weekend at Back o the Moon Resort near Grand Rapids, MN. This quaint, family oriented…read moreresort brings me back to my childhood when my parents brought our family up North every year for a week or two at a resort on a lake just like this. The cabins are clean and equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The lake is extremely clean with 10+ feet clarity (or more). And, of course, the hosts welcome their guests with all the love that skydivers share. I highly recommend the Back of the Moon resort for your next getaway!

Hidden haven is a hidden gem!! We have gone to this resort every summer for the last SIX years and…read morecouldn't be happier! It is rustic and charming and EXACTLY what every family needs to make their summer complete! 300 feet of lakeshore, playgrounds, fire pits, and views forever! We take up 7 cabins with some of our closest friends and make memories to last a lifetime! Bob and Katie couldn't be nicer and we can't wait to go back in 2016!!

Be careful when dealing with the manager/owner bob. He is very rude and unprofessional. Racist and…read morecondescending is an understatement. I was treated poorly in comparison to caucasian guests. Room was not cleaned properly and stunk.

We liked this hotel. It's very quiet, clean and right on 169 in Grand Rapids. Rooms are comfortable…read moreand well kept. Breakfast is included and they do a good job with that- eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, yogurt, hash browns, fresh fruit & so on. Heads up: the restaurant is closed on Sundays. They also have a discount for veterans but you have to make your reservation via phone direct to the hotel.

Note - This review is just for the restaurant…read more I stayed at the IM Hotel across the parking lot (owned by the same management team) and headed across the lot for a late dinner after checking in. Coming in after the dinner rush, the dining room was still showing battle scars from the clearly busy dinner crowd, but the staff was friendly and accommodating. Menu was small, but offered enough variety. I opted for a caesar salad, adding chicken. Salad was delicious and clearly used all fresh ingredients. Being a party of one, rather than take up a table I sat at the bar. Bartender was very friendly and helped offered tips for things to do while I was in town. Would recommend!

This is my favorite place in northern Minnesota! Crystal Clear lake and fun for all ages…read more Wonderful resort family!

An absolutely beautiful place. My family had so much fun we wanted to stay longer. We will return…read moreeach year!

Ok, I felt like I had visited a Rosebud Hotel straight out of Schitt's Creek POST renovations. It…read morewas honestly so much fun, and completely changed my opinion on motel stays. Would I stay at another motel? Only if it's redone like this In each room they had cool images of what the hotel looked like back in its "prime" aka before renovations. It was really cool to see! They had one of the best pet policies we've seen in idk how long: * $15 per dog * dogs allowed on furniture * no breed or weight restrictions * dogs allowed to be left unattended in a crate * pup packages provided with pet bed, tennis ball, and treats Hotel Rapids really has it all, too! They have the nicest mixologist from Denton that made HANDS DOWN the BEST old fashioned I've ever had. They also make phenomenal crepes. I did the "make your own" with bacon, egg, and cheddar - I ate the SAME crepe for 3 days. They have truly mastered the crepe making. There's also two patios, a sauna, workout room with one of those wifi trainer mirrors, and a yurt for activities. We can't wait to come back to Grand Rapids just for this cute hidden gem!

My husband and I visited hotel Rapids eatery on a Saturday morning for breakfast. This is a small…read morespot within a somewhat recently renovated hotel. We really enjoyed that they had a unique option of crêpes and delicious coffee, which is not common in northern Minnesota. Overall, we had a great breakfast. I would highly recommend getting both a savory option and a sweet option as the portions are not very big. The coffee was also delicious. The service was very friendly and quick and the overall vibe was cozy. I would definitely recommend. Because this is in a hotel the parking lot is large with plenty of space.