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"Staff was great. Hotel was very nice clean. Pool/hot tub was well kept and open. Breakfast area was clean and very comfortable."

"Parking is in the back and there is no signage telling you that. The evening staff was so rude I found different accommodations for my second night in town. I was still charged for the second, and I didnt even care because it was better than staying here and being treated horribly. The pool was suppose to be open and wasnt. They are not totally handicap accessible on the 3rd floor at least. The elevator smelled like alcohol too. All things i could tolorate except rude staff is a huge no for me. I would not recommend this place."

"Extremely clean. Hot tub wonderful. Only drawback is very long steep sets of stairs to get up to second floor. No elevators. Not pleasant for someone who uses a cane. "

"Good value for the money"

"If I could give this place more than five stars, I would. We booked this private lake lodge for my husband’s birthday, and it was exactly what we needed. The moment we arrived, everything slowed down. The stillness, privacy, and open sky are something you just don’t find anymore. This cabin is cozy rustic done right—warm, inviting, and thoughtfully put together in a way that makes you feel comfortable immediately. Every detail adds to the experience, from the peaceful lake views out every window to the quiet that surrounds you day and night. We brought his 18-year-old son, and he loved it just as much. Being on the water, unplugging, and having true peace and quiet gave all of us a chance to reset and actually be present together. The privacy is incredible—it truly feels like your own little world. The boat, dock, fire pit, and trees wrapping around the property create that hidden escape feeling that’s hard to describe. Mitch was an exceptional host—genuinely kind, responsive, and very accommodating. You can tell he takes pride in making sure guests feel welcome and taken care of. Everything was seamless from start to finish. I almost don’t want to leave this review because I’d love to keep this place to myself, but it’s too special not to share. We will absolutely be back."

"Very clean and well set up. Good pricing and located close to all amenities."

"Repeat stay. Everything was as expected from previous stays."

"House was clean, and decorated nicely. "

"Room and lobby was clean, rustic northwoods decor was a bit dated but charming. Staff was very nice and helpful. Pool, hot tub, restaurant look permanently closed. Hopefully there are plans to reopen at some point in the future, especially as local options for dining are limited. Good value for what we paid for lake view balcony room, only a few other guests at the time we stayed. "