My family has been spending summers at The Waldhiem for most of two decades. There is no cell phone…read moreservice, no television, no radio. It is an amazing and relaxing vacation, and one of the most beautiful places in the world. The family that runs the campis amazing, not only in their care for their patrons, but for their love of the institution.

My parents, grandparents and I began going to the Waldheim in the summer of 1957. My father was a…read morestressed-out executive at GE and the Waldheim was exactly what he was looking for: no telephones, no tv, no noise, very few motor boats. It was heaven for him. My mother loved the food in the dining room, especially the pies. My grandfather loved the three hearty meals per day and the walk through the woods to go to the dining hall. My grandmother loved to sit in an Adirondack chair and look at the lake. Every morning at sunrise, Duane --- a jack of all trades -- would come in and make a fire in our fireplace. I slept on a rollaway bed in the living room, and I was always awake when Duane came in. The morning fire warmed up the water heater that stood behind the fireplace and it took the chill off the room. My grandfather woke up early, and he'd come out of his bedroom and every morning he'd call Duane by the name Larry. My grandfather and I would get dressed and hit the trail early to reach the dining room precisely when it opened. We'd walk up to the porch and a waitress would ring a large bell to let the resort know they were open. We could smell wood burning in the fireplace, bacon frying, coffee brewing, bread baking and pancakes on the griddle. By the time we were finished with breakfast, my parents would arrive with my grandmother and we'd all enjoy the rising sunlight dappling off the lake. When I looked through contemporary photos of the Waldheim today, I swear nothing has changed. Green water glasses in the dining room, canoes from the boat house on the dock, hikes to nearby lakes for picnics, fishing and swimming off docks in front of the cottages, reading lamps in the windows....it's all still there, unchanged and charming. When we stayed in Longview, we chased a huge white catfish around North Bay but we didn't catch it for years. When we did, we took a Kodak black and white photo of it that I still have. We spent hours canoeing around, floating through massive populations of exotic water lilies with massive blooms that were forbidden by law to pick. As we canoed, we would look down and see fish swimming lazily below us. I remember dragon flies darting around us, dipping to the surface and leaving circles like rain drops. At night, we would play cards and read. No tv. Everyone drank, and in those days my father would take an ice pick and break off large chunks of ice from a bin on the front porch. He'd carry the chunks to the bathroom sink and chop it up into cube-sized pieces. The ice had been cut from the lake in the winter and stored between layers of sawdust in the ice house down the road. All of our senses came alive at the Waldheim and, 47 years later, the smells and sunlight and canoeing across a silent bay all come back to me as some of my best memories of childhood.

This place is awesome! Right on Big Moose Lake, it feels like the Adirondacks. The food selection…read moreranges from hearty American to more modern, light fare. My sister-in-law had the Ahi Tuna Salad which was fresh tasting and good. My niece had Chicken Nuggets, typical kid food which she enjoyed. A few of us had the Prime Rib Special. It didn't disappoint. The meat was cooked as requested and served with tasty potato wedges and green beans. Service is efficient and friendly. Overall a relaxing, enjoyable experience.

Don't be fooled by the construction outside and semi divey interior, this is the joint to visit up…read morehere in the mountains. The wings are a must, nice and crispy. Also, the bartender runs the show all by herself and makes a mean old fashioned. Do yourself a favor and belly up with some libations and bar food done proper. I'll be stopping by every time this city dude is up here.

Great experience, we were a little disappointed that we were not informed in advance that the…read moredining room be closed. The staff was very friendly and attentive, I hope the new management does as well. Hopefully we will see you the future.

The dinning room is awful .. food below average Staff…read moreissues .. it is all about management.. food was either over cooked or undercooked , nothing good !

The Great Pines .....The Great DISAPOINTMENT!!!…read more I am an old customer of the former North Woods INN which is now under New Ownership, GREAT PINES. I LIve 4hours SOUTH in NYC. North Woods was well worth the journey and the Karoke {wkends) was special! Staff friendly and extremely helpful--stayed at the inn Four(4) occasions! I booked a reservation in February 2023 for May2023--a group of six(6) in Three(3) KING ROOMS(@ $280.00 each). I did not hear or have any communication with THE PINES until I CALLED THEM five (5) days before Our arrival in May. I spoke with a fast-talking employee who informed me that the KITCHEN was closed until June One-also the kitchen at the pub bar located just outside the main lodge. I was also branded"rude" by her because of my concerns. I also tried to calm us BOTH down but, SHE was having none of it! Our conversation ended on a very sarcastic " have a nice day!" The whole resasoning of traveling to this resorts was the Fact that ONE DID NOT HAVE TO DRIVE while eating and having a few drinks--NO DUi ! I called leaving a message for the OWNER(S) which was not addressed.. I did not persue a Refund for the monies put down for the reservations--THIS REVIEW is worth the price of Saving even one person from booking a stay. It is a very sad commentary to experience this unprofessional business attitude towards new and/or old customers. What kind of RESORT lets you Book in Advance and then Closes their kichens for renovations?? And dont inform their outstanding reseservation until way past the cancellation period?? Good Luck if this place remains your choice--stay in touch with them especially if you re coming to them from a distance.

I wish I could have a picture of the food to share but it was soooooo goood I could not wait!! This…read moreplace is awesome! The atmosphere is just gorgeous, the views are espectacular, the food is like not from this world.... I just can't really explain what an experience it was to be here! Pete & Marie-Claire Schneidman

We had a Great Night stay at the Nelson's Cottages. The cottage was so cute and homey....not to…read moremention very clean. We wish we'd had more time to spend there. We Love Inlet and Fourth Lake is our Favorite Thanks again to the Nelson's for making our stay very nice. The Whitenight's

First time staying at Nelson's Cottages and so glad we made the choice. We stayed in a motel unit…read morefor two nights. All linens provided (sheets, pillows, towels) which made it convenient for our short stay. If there was anything else needed, Julie, the owner, had it covered. She was wonderful to work with. Anything you may need Nelson's had it covered from crockpots to gas/ charcoal grills. Kids took advantage of the basketball area and ping-pong table. Kayaks were available for use as well as paddle boards or canoe. Location was perfect as a walk into town took less than 10 minutes and saved on trying to find a place to park. Many hiking trails/mountains in the area and short drive to towns just outside the area. oh, and the best place to view the sunsets were right there on the dock!! We hope to stay again next year!

So far not good. I thought i booked a resort but apparently it's an airbnb. I hate those places…read more A hotel should have someone at the desk to check in. I shouldn't have to click some link randomly texted to me. Or call the phone number 4 times before I get a live person Apparently it is an airbnb because I got no housekeeping service. Now I'm wondering why I got charged a resort fee when this is not a resort. They advertise all these great TV channels but I can't even find MNF. No microwave. That's like a basic thing. I've got a mini fridge though. And apparently they never heard of ADA compliance. Why sure I'll hobble my ass up a flight of stairs with a 50lb suitcase. No dresser. Guess I'll live out of my suitcase this week. Can't find the thermostat. I have half a mind to call the property manager up. But it's 0100 and I'm feeling generous. The only place to put my laptop has no outlets available nearby. I've had to run the cord halfway across the room to connect to a 4-outlet adapter that is glued to a nightstand for some reason. So that the nightstand with a table lamp sits in the middle of the room also.

The hotel was very clean although our room was quite small-the photos must have been taken with a…read morewide angle lens so that was rather misleading. Also we had booked a "lakeside queen" room -it technically was lakeside but not the side with the windows which faced the parking side of property. I guess if you want to see the water from your room you must say the words "lake view". We only stayed one night so will know for next time. There is a beautiful lobby/ sitting area with fireplace ( I never saw an actual person at front desk). If you need anything they seem to respond best by text. It may be the time of year but it was basically a couple of people that managed questions. Breakfast is self serve in lobby area with coffee etc. There is a refrigerator with juices, milk, bagels, fruits to help yourself. Overall we enjoyed our stay but will probably request a different room next time

We visited Black Bear Lodges for a weekend in April and we loved it so much we are going back for a…read moreweek in September. The lodges are even more beautiful than the pictures show. They are kept in immaculate condition and the owners are wonderful to work with. Had a great time and we can't wait to go back.

Just spent a wonderful week on beautiful 4th Lake at Black Bear Lodges. As we have a large family,…read morewe opted to book all available cabins & the lodge. This is a beautiful property with modern amenities and an abundance of on site or nearby activities for everyone. An absolutely perfect week!!!

Great place. Low key and relaxing, but with access to the lake and use of canoes, kayaks, etc…read more Grills, table games, and ping pong available as well as free wi-fi. The proprietor, Jean, is SUPER friendly. He lent us a deck of cards, gave us helpful directions on which hikes to take and how to get there, and was noticeably friendly with other guests as well. Not a "fancy" place, but very cozy and comfortable, and great for people who want a low key getaway with options for relaxing near the cottages or hiking nearby. Check it out.

Kenmore cottages are located on 4th lake, and are conveniently located to both Old Forge and Inlet…read more I stayed in Pine cabin, which has been recently converted into an all season cottage. There was no ac, however even when the temperature was in the high 80's the whole cabin stayed pleasantly cool and comfortable. The television was rather small, but this doesn't really matter as I didn't come up to a lake in the mountains to sit and watch tv. The only complaint that I have is that the bathroom in Pine is located inside the master bedroom so that if you have to go to the bathroom in the night you have to walk through someone else's room. This was a minor inconvenience. There is a beach area that has a half court for basketball, a bonfire pit, swings and room for other activities for kids. Near the cabins them selves there are picnic tables and charcoal grills to use. There are also canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats available. All this means that there is plenty to keep kids and adults active and busy outside. The proprietors are very friendly and live on site in close proximity to their guests. I had a great time here and will definately recomend Kenmore to others.