We stayed at Coon's annually for a week or two in June for several years in the early 2000's. What…read morea terrific place! Great memories of fishing and water skiing in Trout Lake, terrific meals in the dining room, beautiful lodge, cozy cabins with fireplaces, and a wonderful staff. American Plan resorts are getting scarce, and I hope this gem continues to thrive. Would love to come back in the future:)

Everything that Michael P.'s review said and more. We came for a wedding of someone whose family…read morehas been coming for the last 50 years. Everyone at the resort knew them and all the staff would finish their shifts and hang out with the guests. I can honestly say that I haven't been more comfortable at a resort in a long time. The cabins are fantastic. The lodge is a place where you can hang out all day and night and still be comfortable. Plenty of places to play on land and an entire lake to your disposal. They'll bring in tennis pros, water skiing pros, fishing pros, you name it. They'll make you anything that you want to eat--just thinking, is this place heaven? If you want a fun getaway with the family and/or friends, think about this place, but make sure to book in advance. Families come back here year after year and it might be tough to try and get in.

This is the one place I look forward to visiting every year. As long as they stay open, I will be…read morecoming back every year, as often as I can. It's that kind of place for me, my family and my friends. The hosts Steve and Jill are top-notch. They treat you like family and are always working to ensure our stay is as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. The lodge is special, filled with history, art, fish and relics of the north woods. It truly is a treat to hang out at the bar enjoying the view of the beautiful lake the property sits on. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, and the amenities are fantastic. The lake is incredible, it rarely has any boating activity. The water is clear and clean for swimming, kayaking and fishing. The fishing in this lake is absolutely incredible. I cannot say enough good things about staying here and I look forward to getting back out there in the Spring. It's going to be a long winter!!

We love the loon! Jill and Steve are great hosts! This place is such a breath of fresh air,…read moreallowing for a relaxing vacation and a quiet setting! The lake is private so it is also quiet and nice for fishing and swimming!

Great time up here it was fun and there was a lot of stuff to do here they have lot of kayaks and…read morestuff for the kids to do and it is beautiful up here must recommend and they are really respectful to me and my kid and my wife are happy to come back

My family and I have been coming here for over 25 years. This year, we decided to rent 2 cabins to…read moreaccommodate everyone. That is over $1700 we paid for the week, no big deal. On our second day, the septic system started backing up into the shower when my fiancé was showering. When we went to tell the owners, it was like they were just waiting for us to tell them. They weren't surprised, they did not apologize. They told us we'd have to switch to another cabin, this one at LEAST 30 years older than the cabin we had chosen (which is why we chose the newer cabin, obviously). We declined. We said we would use that bathroom and the bathroom of my parents cabin (up a very steep hill) until they could get ours fixed. No one ever came to fix it. We spent the entire week walking to a different cabin to use the restroom and to shower. Even washing the dishes had to be done in a way so that the septic wouldn't back up into the kitchen sink! When it came to the end of our stay and it was time to pay, we expected them to offer us a discount at least. That didn't happen. When we asked for one, one of the owners became extremely hostile. She said she offered us a different cabin and we declined, so we should pay full price! We explained the cabin offered as a replacement was in no way comparable to the one we had reserved and put a deposit on more than SIX months previously. She was extremely rude and told us they'd give us $100 off "take it or leave it". It's heartbreaking that after 25 years, we'd be treated so poorly. Alas, we won't be continuing our tradition of coming to this place.

Slice of wedding heaven…read more My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at Chippewa Retreat Resort this June. The title of this post came from many of our guests declaring Chippewa Retreat Resort "a little slice of heaven." Every expectation we had going into our wedding weekend was blown away by how fabulous the entire experience was. The staff at Chippewa Retreat redefined accommodating. The owner was present throughout the weekend and was clearly committed to making everyone's experience a positive one. The resort staff was extremely friendly. They were always ready and willing to help with even the smallest detail. Franny, the events coordinator was a good as it gets. She made almost every request we had a reality. She helped brainstorm fun ideas, communicated regularly and promptly, always maintained a professional yet happy demeanor and was extremely fair through the entire process. The location of the resort cannot be beat. The cabins are beautifully decorated, comfortable and come with amazing views of the lake. The resort itself is centered around a beautiful pool, which served as a perfect meeting ground for all of our friends and family. The resort grounds are meticulously maintained with flowers everywhere. The day of the wedding was a truly a dream come true. Franny and the rest of the Chippewa Resort staff helped decorate the reception hall and ceremony area exactly the way I had imagined it. They provided all the necessary sound equipment for the ceremony, set up the chairs and helped make sure everything was set to go. Everything went off smoothly and I was able to take the entire day in and enjoy every moment knowing the staff had everything under control. The reception was held in the resort's newly built restaurant. We didn't have to do much decorating because the restaurant area is gorgeous as is. Our guests raved about the dinner, saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had, some said it was the best FOOD they had ever had. We stayed on Sunday and ate at the restaurant because we loved it so much. Putting all the pieces of the wedding puzzle together can be a lot of work, however I truly enjoyed the entire process working with Franny and the rest of the Chippewa Resort crew. They were dedicated to making our experience one we would cherish for a long time to come. I must agree with our guests, we found our slice of wedding heaven at Chippewa Retreat Resort.

Music performers are horrible. Too many strummers and bar music. The food is good, but we'll avoid…read morethis place when they have country strummers. Definitely a negative.

First let me say, the cabin we stayed in was great, but everything associated with Hiller's was…read moredisappointing to say the least. Their customer service or lack there of SUCKS! First, we arrived at our cabin at 4 to check in. It was a HOT mess. The cleaners (when they finally came) were extremely apologetic as were the women working the office at Hillers, but the owners and managers were no where to be found and never called me when I had asked for some kind of a refund because we had to wait until 6:00 when our cabin was finished being clean. Second, we rented a pontoon which was great, but we rented it for three days. The first day it arrived by noon but were told that it would have normally arrived at 4 pm, but they only had a few pontoons to drop off. Really? Pay for three full days but don't get to use it for three full days? Rip off. Third, we paid for four days, and on the fourth day when we were supposed to check out, we had to be out by 8 am which was fine. Not great or reasonable since we paid for FOUR days, but we did it. There was a man sitting in a car watching as we finished packing up our car and left. As we left, he pulled up behind us and headed towards the cabin. Fourth, we were randomly charged after our stay. Apparently they've had many complaints about the mechanics who check in the boats that are rented charging patrons, but yet the owners haven't done anything to stop this. I am still waiting on a phone call from Mark or Nick also. We love going up north and have for decades but the experience with Hillers has made me never want to book with them again. Hopefully no one else has a similar experience.

My wife and I used to only come up to Hiller's once a year for our week long summer vacation, but…read morewe just can't stay away, and St. Germain is beautiful in autumn! We love this place, and it's always so hard to leave. Whether we are swimming in the sun, reading a book on the shady deck, kayaking on calm Little St. Germain Lake, sliding shuffleboard pucks, or playing cards on a rainy day, there is no place more tranquil or fun than Hiller's Pine Haven. As long as this gem of the Northwoods exists, we will carry on the annual family tradition.

Fantastic food, atmosphere, chef, libations all at very reasonable prices. The salads are to die…read morefor. Homemade breads, dressings. Amazing Rathskeller ambience. Dawn and Don have brought good food back to Carlin Lake to enjoy.

As a traveling salesman I can name great restaurants across the USA. I would put this at the top…read morefor the German food. Better than the nostalgic Berghoffs in Chicago by a landslide and an excellent restaurant in Portland OR for German food. This is a must stop if in the area for dinner.

Stayed for one night on July 1st cozy, clean , had coffee in the backyard and the deer were just…read morehanging out! Reasonable price friendly owner I would Definitely go back and I highly recommend it

So many places were booked and we were so desperate for a warm comfy bed to call our own for the…read morenight. Greg the owner made sure to get us checked in and feeling comfortable. Such a sweet guy. He and his wife keep their motel so clean n cozy. We were very impressed when we walked in our room. Room prices are not as expensive as the rest around here. And my baby was sick so we were late checking out and he said to take our time. Thanks for making us feel welcome and comfy. We will definitely be back. Great hospitality!!!!!

This was our first time staying at Loew's Timber Lost Resort. What a hidden gem! Wonderful clean…read morecabins with views of the lake (Little Crooked Lake). This is a family run resort, and they are super friendly and accommodating. Just a short drive to town (Boulder Junction and Minaqua). They also have complimentary row boats, and outboard motor rentals if needed. If you are looking to get away from the big city life, and back to nature, then the Timer Lost Resort is for you. Thank you Matt and Leah.