We had a two night get away and it was in the heart of downtown, surrounded by deer, lakes, loons ,…read moreeagles and more!

We made the decision to stay at the Acorn Lodge at the last minute and from 65 miles away. We…read morecould not have been happier when we got there! The rooms, halls and the common room were spotless. I have been in much newer facilities that were not this well maintained. The beds were comfortable, the rooms large...they have a nice sized pool and a good sized hot tub. Like the rest of the place the pool was clean. Set in the middle of town, it is within walking distance to a wide variety of local business from shops to taverns and eating establishments. I would recommend the Acorn to anyone looking for a great nights stay.

Extremely nice owners and staff. Clean and comfortable room. Great amenities. Highly recommended!read more

Sam And his family are awesome. The rooms are very clean and well maintained parking lot is big,…read moreplenty of room for your trailer to plug your boat in and you also got a bonus breakfast in the morning with great coffee, hard-boiled eggs, toast, cereal, banana, lots of good stuff would highly recommend them.

Leave it to the NorthWoods. Who'd a thunk you'd find an…read moreAUTOMATED HOTEL way the heck up here in God's Country. I'd more expect something like this in Japan, where the standard of modernization is 15 years ahead of the West. Well. You make your reservations, and they give you a door code. Don't try on getting in until the exact moment of check-in time. Even at check-in time the code didn't work, 'cos they forgot a line on the instructions printed on the door. Lucky the pleasant Owners were there to tip us off. It's a nice, old-style Motor Lodge. Single floor. No restaurant. No vending machines either. Make sure you get your beverages and snacks before returning to the Hotel. Your code is your key to get in the front door, AND to get in your room. The place is comfy and clean-the rooms were fine. Decent mattresses and pillows. No phones in the rooms, either. It's a little creepy, though, knowing there isn't a front desk. I didn't see anyone else other than the folks in our party, even though there were other cars in the lot. It's REAL quiet and still in the North North, weird for a city boy like me, but once you tamp down that wilderness anxiety, the clean air and forest vibe is a recipe for fine sleep. And, oh yes. Make sure you get your ass packed up and out of the place BEFORE the checkout time, 'cos your code will NOT work after that time. A strange but ultimately fine stay. Throwing 5... epilogue: Ignore the horseshit about the owners being rude,etc.. This is a small independent Hotel made for people to sleep and bathe in. It's not the Waldorf-Astoria. There is no concierge, and no one to be a servant for you. There's no on-site staff to answer your whims. It's pretty bare-bones and there are charges for the few frills available. Slow down, go with the flow, read the rules (they're posted right when you walk in) follow them, and you'll have a good night's rest. The Owners are good decent folks,

I booked a room for two nights. My plans changed and I made sure to cancel a full 48 hours in…read moreadvance. No refund, not even a partial refund. It was 72 hours advance notice. This was not even (by their own admission) their busy season. So 72 hours is flat out rude. Never book here.

The Lodge is a cozy Northwoods hotel tucked away in Manitowish Waters, a cute town about 30 minutes…read morenorth of Minocqua. Its highly walkable location allows for stopping in at the local grocery store, Dixie's coffee shop, Manny's or the park to get a quick swim in. Although nice and friendly staff, this is a 4-star hotel. We were so excited for our wedding weekend and unfortunately as Bride & Groom, nothing with done to make up feel special for our day. Disappointed after all the planning and having our guests stay together, that the Lodge didn't put in the 5-star service we were expecting. Great hotel if you're looking to check out the area, not great for a special occasion stay.

We rarely take the time to write reviews. Our experience staying at The Lodge in Manitowish Waters…read morefor a friends wedding requires a review. We had such a nice time. What a hidden gem. So many things to do around the property. But the property itself is perfect. Super clean and up to date with a up north cabin feel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We will gladly stay here again in the future. Breakfast in the morning was a nice touch as well. No brainer to stay here from now on!

Great time. Kathy and the staff are terrific and made us feel very comfortable. The renovations…read morelook good. Highly recommend the Evergreen Lodge.

Great individual northwoods cabins with an old fashioned vibe. Family and dog friendly, thay…read moreinclude breakfast. My cabin had a weber grill, a deck, a screened in porch, 2 bedrooms and a kitchen. A fireplace was in the living room, and the kitchen had a devent sized table. 2 docks with free canoes and paddle boats, a small game room and an old fashioned lodge with a screened in porch area for dining was just charming. This place has been here for a long time, and it has that feel, though cabin furnishings are updates and tidy. Families come back year after year for the ambiance. There is an indoor play area, sn outdoor swing set and slide on the beach.. trails amd bikes for your use. Great place to relax.

An absolute must stop on every trip to Manitowish Waters!! Amazing Friday fish fry and the prime…read morerib sandwiches on Saturday are fantastic as well! Buffalo chicken sandwich, Burgers, pizzas are all good too! Never had anything I didn't like!

Ate here for lunch very good food had the steak sandwich was very very good…read more Was looking to come back for a Friday fish fry but could not find it on yelp but did find it under motels that was kinda weird. Anyway might try the fish fry tonight and post another review

This place has gone downhill!! I've been coming here for years with my family and we will not be…read morereturning next year. They've taken away amenities and the room was filled with ants. The general manager Matthew was no help. Kept asking "what do you want me to do about it??" Not helpful at all and just rude. Find somewhere else to stay!!

Room security issue (woman traveling alone), inoperable interior door lock. One of two, main floor…read morekitchen windows without screen. Electrical wiring issue in bathroom adjoining bedroom. Notified desk. No alternative room offered. On two consecutive days, two different maintenance staff unable to repair; needed replacement, none available. Was working with a local realtor one morning at this unit's kitchen table when a person without knocking ENTERED ROOM, then, quickly left without a word. Numerous front desk visits and two phone calls by me after checkout over a two week period, found General Manager, Mr. B..., unavailable. On 9/4/2025, I received a return phone call from General Manager. Was told he and an Asst. Manager found lock on door of said unit operable and working. During my four night stay in the one bedroom unit nearing $400 per night for room and attached room fees with an inoperable interior security door lock, I was credited $25 per night ($100 total). I expressed compensation was inadequate. General Manager said he would look at interior lock again. If still inoperable, he would reconsider additional compensation. I requested a call back on his findings. Will add to this post at that time. (Note: This was my third stay at this resort over a fourteen month period.)

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 resort was a lovely getaway. Perfect if you want to get away from the busyness of life, enjoy…read morethe outdoors, or spend undistracted time with your family. The grounds were well kept with a lot of activities to do just within the grounds itself. The cabin we stayed in had a great view of the lake and a screened in porch, which was great to relax on. Our cabin had a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room area and was very clean and comfortable. The owners were also very personable and helpful with resort information as well as area information. Would definitely return to this resort.

We had an awesome cabin at Alderwood Resort. The cabin was just feet from Alder Lake, which is part…read moreof the Manitowish Chain. Great lake views! The cabin was very clean and nicely accented with Northwoods touches. There was a guide book in the cabin that explained everything you could imagine doing in the area - a great resource! Each cabin has their own dock and campfire pit complete with comfortable adirondack chairs and free firewood. There is plenty of yard space for activities, and each cabin has a picnic table and charcoal grill. We were able to spend time on the water using the kayaks, canoes, and rowboats that are available at the resort. The resort is located close to town - just a few miles from Manitowish Waters. The resort has a variety of bikes available to guests, so we grabbed some one morning and biked into town to enjoy coffee at the local coffee shop. Manitowish Waters also has a grocery store and lots of great restaurants. The area is also known for its bike trails - there is a scenic, winding (and paved!) bike trail that runs through Manitowish Waters that you can take to the nearby town of Boulder Junction and beyond. Our experience was superb! The cabin is a great value for the location and quality. Would highly recommend as an awesome place to bring your whole family to make great memories. So many activities and fun things to do! We are already planning our return visit. Make your reservations early because they do book up quickly.

Permanently closed. Sad as this was a great restaurant. Unfortunately infrastructure in historic…read morestructures eventually have to be replaced and there is simply no ROI.

Pros: Really cute little cafe. Skillet was good. Bacon was good. Can of Coke was good…read more Cons: Apparently out of everything, French toast is made w raisin loaf - not good and not what I ordered. Monte cristo was not a monte cristo - just no.