Went on a lovely trip with my boyfriend and friends! The rental situation was very disorganized,…read morebut luckily aside from that this trip was awesome! I recommend going to Charlie's on the resort and to checkout the live music on late nights. The hot tub was great after hours of snowboarding too. So much fun we might make this trip annually! The slopes were way more difficult than I had expected, but they had runs for everyone no matter the experience. My friend is a beginner, I am average, and the two guys are great snowboarders. Lutsen is awesome!

I've never skiied here, but I've gone up the gondola in the fall twice now, and it's been some of…read moremy favorite memories of fall! HOT TIP: Fall happens even earlier on the North Shore! Don't wait until late October - you won't see much. Mid-September is often peak :) We purchased tickets online and queued mid-morning on a weekday to go enjoy the fall colors. It was great timing, as I hear it gets busy on weekends and later in the day. The ride up is soooo pretty! At least the past two years, they've given parties their own gondola so you don't have to ride with others. At the top, you simply MUST go to the lookout on the west side. That's the most stunning view and absolutely worth it! The east side view from the chalet/restaurant is pretty too, because you can see the water, but not nearly as colorful. Absolute MUST DO in the fall!

We spent a long weekend cross country skiing at the Golden Eagle Lodge and had a great stay. Cabin…read more#1 is older but comfortable and the lodge had everything you need for a great ski weekend. The location right in the middle of all the area trails was the biggest selling point but would love to visit again in the summer months.

We stayed in the campground. The sites are large and nice. The staff was so helpful about which…read morelakes to go on and portage information. Loved the area and perfect location to enter the boundary waters. We will be back!

Stayed here on Sunday (got the last room available) to get rested up for skiing at Lutsen the next…read moreday (what a disappointment Lutsen Ski was) and it is such a cozy place, both inside the reception area, and in the motel room. The wind was blowing outside heavily (up to 40 mph winds I believe) and it made for a great experience, as you could hear the waves (which were just 100 feet away down the hill) and howling winds, but it was contrasted perfectly with the warm hotel room. Perfect sleeping weather as the combo created a God like white noise. Comfortable beds, clean, comfortable sheets and linens, even a refrigerator and two burner stove, all for about $120, not to mention the best part (the above descrbed ambiance)..a really fair deal! Front desk folks were really nice too. In the future, whenever I go to Lutsen, I'll definitely be staying at Solbakken.

When reviewing a hotel, for me, the main question is always: Would you stay there again? And the…read moreanswer is yes, in a heartbeat! My 3 priorities were all there: price, convenience, and cleanliness. The pros: ~The price: My group got a package through the lutsen website. The price for 2 nights of lodging and 2 days of lift tickets was ridiculously cheap. This is the main reason I liked this place so much. ~The location: We went to ski, and it was extremely convenient to Lutsen ski area. It was also right on Lake Superior so were able to get some very beautiful scenic shots by the lake. ~It was clean. ~Easy check in and out....Minimal interaction....I barely saw the people who run the place. But I prefer it like that. Cons: ~Walls in the motel were pretty thin. So if you're looking for some privacy, try one of cabins (and they're closer to the lake) ~Water pressure was a little low. It was only really low in one of our rooms so I think that's fixable.

Good skiing although not the most friendly to LBGTQ as I watched someone who identifies that was…read moreget many off putting looks

new owners are amazing! Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Great accommodation and very…read morenice location for a fun trip out of the city. Had WiFi that worked everywhere I went. Definitely will be coming back.

Had an amazing time getting away from the city and staying in a LARGE log cabin with my friends for…read morethe weekend! The view from the upstairs balcony over the lake with the fall trees was absolutely incredible and the wood stove was so cozy!! Had a lot of options for sleeping accommodations and the living space was fun and open! The WiFi was also a very strong connection! I was able to connect to my work server to get a couple quick things done! The new owners are super nice and very personable, I'm excited to come back as soon as I can!!

This is one of our favorite vacation spots! There is ALWAYS lots of beautiful snow every year even…read morewhen the rest of the state is dry. The pine trees are so thick and they hold inches of fresh, bright white flakes on their rich, green branches. Words just can't describe the breathtaking winter wonderland up here. Andy, your delightful host, makes sure you have freshly groomed trails every day. When you've had your fill of skiing and snowshoeing, the hot tub and sauna will soothe your muscles and relax your spirit. If you're feeling adventurous, you can jump through a trap door in the frozen lake after getting heated up in the sauna.

Very clean and comfortable beds in motel. It feel like you stepped into the 1990s with the bedding,…read morebut everything was so clean!

We didn't have any reservation but his vacancy sign out front was a welcome sight. Boy were we…read moreever pleased with the accommodations...so clean and retro perfect for our needs. The owner was super nice and helped us when we got locked out. We could walk downtown to all we wanted to see but quiet little motel off the road. Had the best night's sleep in the whole tripWill recommend him to all our friends!