Sigh. If Chase on the Lake was a stone's throw away from my unruly Silicon Valley home, I'd be here…read moreand I'd be learning how to jet ski just for that. This hotel is part of a historic landmark in Walker, Minnesota. When you are visiting and folks ask you where you are staying and you mention, "Chase on The Lake" , their response is always positive - like "wow, that's a really great place!". I never got any, "Wow, wait until you're awake in your room at 3 AM." or anything of that sort. Situated on along Leech Lake and in the middle of downtown Walker, it's very easy to come down and take a walk around the area. I stayed in a room right above the restaurant on the first floor, with a lake view (every hour is a different "wow" as the sun makes its way around the lake). It's rather convenient staying in that room because one can always check out the restaurant deck by looking out of the window (in case it may be crowded). You can walk down the stairs from there to the restaurant / deck. Just be aware of their hours as the door at the end of the stairwell will be locked when the restaurant is closed. There is always another way to the deck and that is through walking out and by the side of the Copper Spa building (road leads to the dock too), which is still a part of the hotel. Parking in front of the hotel is ample but there were weekdays where it seemed like there were a lot of cars - must be because it was in the summer and people just love the lake. Going back to the spa - they aren't open daily. There is a pamphlet by the front desk for the spa. I made the mistake of assuming they're open daily on the week and missed out on a potentially soothing deep-tissue massage (or pedicure!). There is a little pool where kiddie birthday parties are often held. Speaking of front desk, they're always very cordial EXCEPT for this young man during this one evening who looked like he couldn't care any less about guests coming in or out - I figured he may be new or just tired of life (at 18 LOL). My room was clean, well-equipped with the basics like a hair dryer, microwave, a fridge and bathroom toiletries . The housekeeping does not come in on a daily basis. They're on-demand. You take your bag of trash and leave it outside your door and the housekeeper will pick it up in the morning. The shower water is warm enough and just right. Despite being a very old hotel, my room did not have any of that old and musty "odor" , not even the hallways nor the stairwell. The TV, however, was pretty complicated, standard and nothing like the Marriott, etc. where the TV was smart, HD and easy to navigate. It wasn't a very big deal though, but it's always a plus if the TV was HD and smart nowadays. I must say, this review is a nice suggestion for a bedtime read at the Chase on the Lake, because at this point, I'm so sure you'd have snored off. I hope the pictures entice you though!

Megan are server was super nice. We miss ordered and she went out of her way to way to bring Taco…read moresets for our fish and chips. Food was prepared well and tasty. Liked the French fries, unique cut. Nice view of the bay.

Room wasn't clean, had to clean the bathroom vanity top and mirror. I had to go to the front desk…read moreto get soap. Tub was broken and it looked like a 4 year old patched it with playdoh. Breakfast looked disgusting and the coffee was awful. Very dated overall and I wouldn't go back.

No elevator. Not ADA friendly and poor customer service. My parents and I will never ever go to…read morethis hotel again.

Well maintained older hotel. Staff was very friendly and accommodating and flexible with my stay…read moredates.

We really liked this place and would not hesitate to book here again…read more Pros: Nice quiet location with a super-friendly and helpful staff. Breakfasts were good and the place was really quiet at night. It also has a really nice, good-sized indoor pool. It's located just on the outskirts of the town so there's plenty of shopping and lake access in a very short walking/driving distance. Best of all, loons in the lake! Cons: The rooms, or at least the one we had, are a bit dated. Everything certainly looked clean, but definitely a bit worn down. One special note, for those getting the 'economy' room (307?); the bathroom needs some rework. The shower could fit 4 people easily, but the toilet is unbelievably low and is jammed into a corner, making the 'sit down' experience a bit of an adventure. I'm 5' 8" and 225 lbs., and it was definitely an 'issue.' If you're bigger than me, avoid this room until they redo the bathroom. Definitely not enough to take a star off, but something you and they should be aware of.

We had our wedding here at Bluewatwr Lodge! Our family stayed in the cabins and we stayed in the…read morebeach house!! Could not have been more pleased with the service and the beautiful views!

We stayed over the 4th of july weekend, we got a called the night before stating they over booked…read moreus. Witch we found out happened to alot of people. So we only got to stay 1 night. They charged us $1,800. They told us they would refund but never did now I have to file a dispute claim. WORSE EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

Don't, just DON'T!!!…read more We arrived and the place looked not so bad. Office smelled of rotten milk or something??? The guy was nice enough but that was the ONLY positive. We used our key to get in and the smell hit us!! Something that could be mold, or urine, not sure. Too many stains on the floor to count, couch and ottoman were the same. Dead bugs on thr ceiling, live spiders in the shower, and the bathroom smelled of old Porta potty. Never stay here unless someone decides to gut the entire joint. It's bad, really really bad!!

Very nice staff, clean cabins and great location. This is NOT a resort in the style of Sandals…read more This is cabins on a lake with minimal amenities (though there is free wifi). For a basic cabin on the lake and a place to relax, fish or boat, it's perfect.

Friendly, clean and comfortable resort! We rent Cabin 14…read moreand 15 each summer for 2 weeks, kitchens are well stocked with utensils and appliances. Grounds are kept very neat and tidy. The managers Barb & Mark and the dock boys are in the business of hospitality. Always greeted with a very warm welcome!

We have stayed at Woodland Resort every time we visited the Leech Lake area for over 35 years. To…read morebegin with, Woodland is located on one of the most beautiful pieces of property on the lake. It has a long, grassy, and treed shoreline that provides beautiful views of Kabekona Bay. From its shoreline and docks you can watch both sunrises and sunsets. If you are an avid photographer, as I am, Woodland is the most photogenic resort on the lake. Woodland is not Twin-Cities Glitz. It's a traditional family/fisherman's resort. As a good friend of mine from the area says, "It's an example of the kind of resorts that made the lake so popular." And, probably one of the reasons why Woodland has such a high percentage of returning guests. But, the best attributes of Woodland Resort, are Mike and Kelly, the owners. Mike grew up on the resort when his mom and dad owned it. And, if memory serves me, he and his wife, Kelly, were married there. They are Woodland resort. Some of our most enjoyable times have been sitting on the lodge's deck talking with them. If, you're looking for a wonderful, traditional Leech Lake resort experience, give Mike and Kelly a call. Woodland is always our first choice.

Mike and Kelly are a fine example of what good people are…read more We have visited them for 3 weeks every September since 2007 and will continue to do so. The rates are excellent, the cabins are clean and comfortable and you are allowed to go abot your business just as if you were at home. Mike and kelly are vey acommadating and will lend a hand with anything you may need from helping to fix minor repairs on your boat to saving your dog from drowning. ( We have one that apparently can't swim) Your money is well spent at Woodland. Wayne H

My family stayed at this resort for about a week in June and it was a great experience. We stayed…read morein cabin 3, which allows dogs, and we had a great time! The owners of this resort are very nice and friendly. You can rent out one of their six cabins or a spots for an RV. They have a Lodge right away when you get to the resort where you can check in and out as well as buy beer on tap. They also carry other beverages, ice cream, convince items, and also a variety of other things. They also have free coffee there in the mornings. This resort is right on Leech Lake and has its own private boat ramp attached to their marina. Right by the marina, they also have a wood fired oven available for their guest to use, and you will definitely want to use it. While we stayed here, we used the wood fired oven twice and it was amazing. They also have canoes and kayaks for guests to use, which were very fun. They have a small beach for people and also a small dog beach. A lighthouse is also located by the dog beach area. Overall this was a great resort to stay at for vacation. It had everything we needed and you can't beat the location. Being able to sit in the morning and view the lake is truly great.

From the owner: Nearest lakeside cottages resort to Walker MN. On Walker Bay of Leech Lake and on the paved State…read moreTrails. Breath taking views, serene environment, protected harbor, sandy beach. All cottages are 3-bedrooms; have air conditioning, cable TV, full kitchens and lakeside fire rings. All campsites have 50-amp electric, sewer, water, cable TV. Marina with covered slips, electric at each dock, boat ramp, pump-out, gyn pole. Comfortable lodge with tap beer, wine, WIFI. Home of the Leech Lake Regatta.