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.

We recently stayed at The Lodge for a family funeral. The facilities were immaculate, the beds…read morecomfy, the breakfast perfect for a light bite. The staff were wonderfully friendly, particularly Mark, kept up with our gatherings and helped in every way. I have never experienced the Northwoods in winter but I will definitely return to The Lodge for another visit. This lovely inn welcomed us and made us feel at home. Well done.

I've stayed at the lodge and their condos multiple times. Friendly staff, clean, nice place. My…read moreonly complaint is the TV's. They are not smart TV's. No Netflix, Hulu etc. At the condos there is not TV's in the bedrooms.

We attended a family wedding at the Red Crown Lodge recently. It was a lovely affair in a beautiful…read moresetting. But there were a number of flaws that fall short of a five star rating. The biggest downside was the setting of the ceremony. The lake in the background was stunning, but the seating was all a tilt. Not a single seat was level and the seats in the rear were lower than the seats in front. It was also a difficult venue for the elderly and infirm. If the couple selected this location I would excuse the venue, but as I walked around the grounds I didn't see a better setting for the number of guests in attendance. At least the setting for the dinner was level. And it was a tasty dinner. I don't know if the Red Crown kitchen provides the food or if it is catered in. I'm assuming it was prepared by the Red Crown staff so I'll critique it in my review. The dinner was an up north "surf & turf." The steak was tender and well seasoned. The seasoned crumbs on the walleye filet worked taste wise but were not as crisp as they should be (however probably as crisp as they could be when serving over a hundred plates). The fish itself was not over cooked or under cooked and therefore it was moist and flaky. The sides (potato and veggies) were well cooked and properly seasoned. It was certainly one of the best wedding dinners I've had lately--but keep in mind that Wisconsin is the home of "broasted" chicken wedding reception meals (and as a retired preacher I've lost count of how many times I've eaten greasy fried chicken). The other Red Crown amenities were also very nice. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres were served an a stunning lodge constructed with north woods logs and timbers. The bartenders were capable and able to mix anything you asked for. The Red Crown offers several signature drinks including a unique "old fashioned" that my wife reports was "very good." I can be picky with my reviews and I'm stingy with my stars, but I have to conclude be saying that north of the 45° parallel in Wisconsin, the Red Crown is as good as it gets.

I went to Red Crown Lodge twice this month attending Wisconsin Badger functions. Absolutely the…read moremost pristine outdoor grounds and Northwoods accommodations I have experienced. Breathtaking easterly views of Trout Lake. Outstanding service staff...tough to find in the seasonal Northwoods. Excellent food & drinks on their outdoor patios and indoor rustic lounge. Highly recommended!

Copps is everything I'm looking for in a Northwoods getaway. Quaint cabins with all the…read morenecessities- comfy beds, full kitchen, charcoal grill, lakefront views complete with sand beach and your very own fishing boat for the week. A shared fire pit, quiet and friendly guests and a fantastic welcoming host- Dave and his dog Beau. No TV or ac, but you won't miss it!

I've been coming to Copp's for the past 16 years with my family and it's always an amazing treat in…read morethe northwoods. I've stayed on spider, clear and rest lakes but this is the best so far, the cabins are clean and well maintained, somewhat rustic due to the lack of a/c and TV, but hey that's what we come here for. The family that owns the resort sends us a Christmas letter every year to keep us updated on the happenings around town and they are always available to help guests out when needed around the resort. Included in the price of your cabin you get a very nice aluminum row boat and in case you don't have an engine or boat you brought with, outboard engines are available to rent at a fair and reasonable price to get you going around the lake. Wild rice is the perfect lake for a vacationing family because it is never crowded and due to the fact the local indian reservation owns 75 percent of the frontage on the lake it is always quiet with little to no boat traffic, great for skiing and water fishing. I definitely recommend this resort for families wanting a relaxing escape but also priced reasonably enough for any group of friends seeking a get away. Book early! Reservations sometimes fill up a year in advance and they have been in business since the 40's!

I am so glad I booked 2 nights at Big Arb! I stayed at cottage #2 The Bass. It has a kitchenette…read morewith many supplies, a gas fireplace, a porch, 2 bedrooms - 1 with Queen sz bed and 1 with 2 twin beds, both rooms with dressers and extra blankets. Also has a comfy recliner, tv, fire pit, a fan (I appreciate that), a coffee maker and toaster, and I am right on the lake, baby! What a view! Cottage is very clean and cozy. Smells like pine in here - so lovely. Easy, close parking. Nearby grocery, gas, pubs, & great restaurants. Yet you're in the woods and beauty is at every turn. Thank you!

This would be a nice, quaint place to stay if not for one huge problem. There is a strong smell of…read moresewer gas in the Bass cabin. I told the manager about it and she did call a plumber. He came and said he smelled nothing. LOL, there is no way he smelled nothing! We were covering all the drains and keeping all the windows open & the bathroom door closed tight in order to survive the night there.

Very nice stay. I think this must be the nicest stay in Mercer. The units are very clean, well…read morefurnished, and well maintained. Lots of paved parking. Air conditioning was great - it was 90 degrees plus outside. Plenty of hot water with good water pressure. The bedding was perfect. This complex was built by someone with woodworking skills as well as a knowledge of what is needed to make for a comfortable stay. Will definitely stay here again.

Very friendly and will let you keep your bike in your room. We have very pricey road bikesread more

This campground is so clean and well run! This is our 4th year and already booked our month for…read morenext year. The owners Joy and David make sure everything runs smoothly, and the people who work there are amazing! I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else for our month long annual visit. I would recommend anyone wanting a quiet, well cared for, generous spaces and friendly, helpful people at a Northwoods campground, pick Patricia Lake Campground in Minocqua, WI!

This is our favorite campground when we come up north…read more The staff is very friendly and they have a beautiful location. The booking is easy and they take all sorts of payment. It's located on Patricia Lake, which is a non-motorized, small, beautiful lake. They rent out small boats if you don't have your own! We love coming here with the pup and they're very welcoming to her. They have a small dog park and dog beach. The sites are well kept and clean. The bathrooms are cleaned often and no complaints there. We will continue to use this as our main campground!

This was one of the nicest lake homes that we have ever stayed. We had a party of four guys on a…read morefishing trip. The house is only 5 years old. There is plenty of space in every room. Also, it was extremely clean clean. The fishing was very good with a variety of fish(Crappie, walleye, perch, smallmouth and a 40" musky). I would recommend this house for your next fishing or snowmobile trip. The owner, Ron, was nice and friendly person. We will be back.

First off..what a great weekend! My wife,dog (and baby to be) and another couple of married friends…read more(and their 2 year old) all headed up to Ron's Hideway for the extended weekend and it was fantastic. First off a fully furnished house with dish, dvd player, and all the other great amenities and placed right on the water with you're own private dock is a rare find (not that we used much more than the coffee maker due to all the fishing). Personally I spent much of the weekend kayak fishing and boat fishing with my buddy, and the ladies enjoyed the peace and solitude that water front property in the north woods of WI affords. Suffices to say we are very happy with the weekend, especially compared to more than double the rates we have paid in the past for a run down cabin much more removed from the water. Lastly..taking a boat across the lake to a bar/restaurant to enjoy a few WI brews and deliver a great pizza back to the house at 11pm is an experience I'll not forget. All in all - great experience, and we'll be back. Highly recommended.