My Dad took us fishing all the time around this area when we were kids. It was a long time ago…read more Some times we would camp, sometimes we stayed in a resort cabin. Back then a good resort cabin was one where the screens weren't ripped and the screen door closed to keep the misquotes at bay. Boy things have changed. Scott and Beth's Otter Tail Beach Resort is nothing at all like those resorts of my childhood. I stayed in one of the smaller cabins and it was modern, clean, and very functional. There was a nice complete kitchen area, a TV, and a nice shower right in the cabin. The woodwork and detail was awesome. In some ways the cabin was nicer then my house. When I'm in the area again, I will definitely stay here.

From the owner: We have been a family owned and operated resort on Otter Tail Lake in West Central, MN since 1948…read more Scott and Beth have owned and operated the resort since 1997 and been Otter Tail Lake residents since 1966.

Our family has been staying at Holly's over the past 30 years whenever we are visiting Minnesota…read morefrom California. We look forward to our visits with owners Barb and Steve Jensen and seeing what improvements and enhancements have been made since our last visit - this year we were impressed with the remodeling of the lakeside cottages. Cottage 4, Grandma's Attic, remains our favorite and now has a wonderful view of the lake with the addition of the full side of windows. Also this year we had a special need to adjust our rental time due to illness: Barb assured us we could stay the extra days and found space even though it was the beginning of June.

What a great resort and fantastic owners!…read more It is surprisingly hard to find a resort that is both affordable and kept up. My family has gone here over the years and when it came time for my sisters bachelorette party this was on the list to check off. After doing some digging I discovered that they had the options to fit a party of our size and the cost didn't break the bank. We stayed in Cabin 14 and I can speak that the cabin has been completely redone (not because of us). I had the opportunity to see some of the recently remodeled cabins and they are excellent! The owners of the property are fantastic! They are so warm and welcoming! Only downside is there isn't really a beach, the shoreline is rocks so there wasn't really a space to get into the water.

What a lovely resort!! My husband and I went for a week in June and absolutely loved it. We stayed…read morein one of the cabins facing the lake front. The cabins are cozy, clean, and well stocked. The lake itself is wonderful. Very clean and hardly any people (at least when we are there). The family that owns East Silent Lake are some of the kindest and most hospitable hosts I have ever met. They truly go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. The resort offers many activities and equipment: Pontoon boats, fishing boats, speed boats (if you want to try water-skiing, wake-boarding, etc.), kayaks, paddle boards, etc. It was a great week and we look forward to going back in the future!

This is my first time at the East Silent Resort I was blown away by how nice it is. A truly…read morekid-friendly lakeside getaway with a beach full of fun amenities for the family. We really enjoyed shuttling our kids ( 9 year old twins) to and from the water trampoline and the huge inflatable slide on the paddle-boats. The also have paddle-boards which are my personal favorite. The rooms are clean and comfortable with modern amenities like cable TV and high speed WiFi. My only tip is to book early as this place fills up fast during the summer months.

My family's been coming here for nearly 20 years, which says more than any review I could probably…read morewrite. The owners have changed over the years, some better than others. As of 2015, the new owners are great. They have made many changes and improvements such as replacing the water system for the cabins and implementing resort-wide Wi-Fi. I hope the good changes continue to come. Fishing is generally good, especially for crappy, bluegill, and bass. They have boats available for rental as well. As for the resort, there are a number of water toys available such as canoes, paddle boats, etc. The swimming area has a raft that is an absolute blast to play "Tilt the Raft" or "King of the Raft." They also have a water trampoline. The costs can be pricey, with the regular cabins running around $1300/week, but overall it is definitely worth it. Weslake Resort simply has more benefits than other resorts can compete with. Would recommend!

From the owner: We are a 4 Season Resort, Open All Year! Since 1968 our…read moreresort is known by fishermen and vacationers all over the midwest who seek to disconnect and get away. ​​ Nested among the surrounding hills, our private lake and cabins is your place to experience all that Minnesota has to offer. Bring the whole family! The resort has all kinds of activities on site! After an active day, the local birds will lull you to sleep and welcome the starry night sky.

My Huz and I stayed one night in the Lodge here. We were kind of freaked out to come home from…read moredinner to an insane amount of tiny flying bugs in our room. We'd try to kill them with a broom and they seemed to be multiplying by the millions. The room was super clean and spacious. The dock was a BEAUTIFUL spot to watch the sunset. After checkout the next morning, we got a call from Sweet Janis letting us know that the "hatch" of the flies was unexpected and not normal and THEY REFUNDED OUR STAY!! We did not complain, they just....wait for it, DID THE RIGHT THING. I am so impressed with their integrity. Lovely resort, recommend.

My home away from home for almost 20 years. Beautiful, cozy, well stocked cabins. Gorgeous lake…read more Paradise up north. Full access to Fair Hills Resort as well makes this a fantastic, well-rounded vacation.

The BEST resort. So clean, homy, and the most comfortable and beautiful place you'll stay. You wont…read morebelieve the view from the lodge, feels like ur on top of the lake. Even has a pool. Just WOW.

From the owner: Eagle Bay Lodge is a high quality Minnesota resort, featuring quality accommodations and amenities…read morefor the entire family. It is nestled among the tall pines of a long ago logging camp, just 8 miles north of Park Rapids, in the heart of Minnesota's lake country. Eagle Bay Lodge offers lots of activities to keep you busy while you're visiting us. In addition to a beautiful shoreline with sandy beaches on Eagle Lake, Eagle Bay Lodge is also adjacent to a distinctive 18-hole executive golf course. Boating access to both Island Lake and Potato Lake ensures plentiful opportunities and options for good fishing and premium water recreation.

We have stayed at Swan Lake Resort & Campground for the last 3 years maybe a bit longer. Making…read morereservations is easy and when you can't find your confirmation emails they are very quick to respond to your emails! Its a beautiful place lots of trees and birds singing. We camp but we have had friends stay in the cabins. We stayed in the wooded sites kindling is our favorite, big sites easy to pull thru and lots of space for the dog to hang out too. Fire pit is always cleaned up and looking nice. Water and sewer hook up area is clean and looks nice too! We have stayed in the sites facing the lake too and those are nice as well. I have heard the lake is beautiful but we have not been out on the lake yet! We always look forward to our next stay!

This is a fantastic campground. There are quite a few seasonal RV sites but also plenty of short…read moreterm spots for RVs and tents. There are also some cabins. The resort is quiet and well maintained. The owners are laid back but also attentive to any questions or needs. We will be back and highly recommend for your camping adventures.

I don't even know where to begin. I have spent every summer here since I was a kid. The resort…read moreowners are people I consider family and always welcomed us with a smile which later is followed up with a golf cart ride down the hill to catch up with us. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. It is truly my favorite place on the planet to be. Since they have downgraded the amount of campers it has been an even better place to because everyone out there is like family and care about one another. They genuinely trust their campers and are very family oriented. I would give this place ten stars if I could.

From the owner: We are a four-generation family orientated campground helping families make memories that will last…read morea lifetime! We have a beautiful sand beach that stretches 1500 ft.! King Kong playground system that keeps your kids busy, sand volleyball court, 2 basketball courts and another school swing set. We provide garbage, sewer and water, there is a fish cleaning house on the premises along with storage sheds for your boat, jet ski or pontoon. We have 35 seasonal lots and a seasonal cabin. Please stop by to say “hi”!

We had a BLAST! Holly Woods is the friendly, laid back owner of this family lake resort. At the…read moretime of this review, the website was outdated, but we worked with Holly to get information. She accommodated our requests before we arrived and was responsive during our stay. Our group of 30 middle-aged adults rented a giant, brand new, beautiful log-cabin-style three-level connecting duplex tucked back into the woods just a short walk from the beach. It's not on the website (as of this review). Entrance from the parking area includes a concrete patio with chairs surrounded by grass and a nearby fire pit with bench seating. An entryway on each side of the duplex has a full-size fridge/freezer, counter, and storage. Off of each entry: One bedroom with a queen and another bedroom with two queens (Holly also added a single bed in the queen/queen per our request), a full bathroom, and a utility room with plenty of blankets and towels. Going up the stairs, each side has a living/dining space with a large TV, a fully-equipped kitchen (with dishwasher) and bar seating, two bedrooms with queen beds, a full bathroom, and a washer/dryer. The kitchens connect with a door between them and each kitchen has a sliding glass door leading to a wrap-around porch with nice charcoal grills, lounge chairs, pub tables/stools, and patio dining. A hammock hangs in the big Minnesota trees. It's lovely! Open to below, each side has an open loft on the third floor with full-size and single beds (per our request) that wasn't ideal for sleeping in our group since you can hear any noise from the kitchen, bathroom, laundry, doors, etc. but the lofts are spacious and comfortable with ceiling fans (and the whole house has A/C). A short walk to the swimming beach with a volleyball net and swimming platform, this resort has the perfect location because the loungers have a view of the sunset across the water and the beach always has sun rather than being shaded from the trees (like the resort across the lake). Our house rental included canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats. For an additional fee, we had access to paddle boards and reserved a pontoon from sunrise to sunset. The water was clear and clean and surprisingly quiet over the July 4th holiday weekend. Next time I would inquire about hiring a local house cleaner since part of our rental agreement was that we would clean the house when we left. It was OK because we all pitched in, but it would have preferred to hire someone. In general, I loved the vibe and didn't want to leave.

We have been going to Hollywood's for seven years now for a family fishing and recreation vacation…read more The accommendations are perfect for our family needs. Holly and Pat are great hosts. Our oldest granddaughter this year said she likes this vacation more than Disneyland!