This place has its ups and downs, given the 4 stars, but all in all, we've had an amazing stay. We…read morestayed for a week. Amazing staff, some are a bit... antisocial lol, can't blame them though. The indoor pool is amazing, as is the jacuzzi and sauna! We stayed in one of the lake house's directly in front of the lake and it is so peaceful listing to the waves clash. The big bed is super comfortable. I personally have no issues with this place at all! Their breakfast options are a little small, but yummy! by far the best cinnamon rolls from a hotel for sure. Warm, soft and the cream cheese glaze is amazing! Their food prices are a bit... ridiculous, almost $50 for two people, but the food is pretty decent.

Wait staff was great. The menu is very good with lots of choices. The steak sandwich with…read moreflavorful but fatty. The building is fun to look at.

Nice modern rest stop. Visitors information part may not be open at all times but there are racks…read morewith brochures available. Nice walking area for a stretch and a view of the lake.

Beautiful resort with genuinely nice owners. They put a priority on guests' safety & enjoyment.read more

I went here with my family for the weekend. It was a great location for all of the extended family…read moreto get together with cabins that are close enough to walk to but feel private and spacious once inside. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a good stay.

We stayed in cabin 15, which is not a cabin at all but part of the lodge building, and it doubles…read moreas the event center. It was originally the main lodge sitting area and cocktail bar. As such it's not ideally suited as a guest room, but it was all they had when we reserved. The main room is enormous, with tables and chairs for 20 diners, upholstered furniture, large fireplace and windows overlooking the gathering area and A-frame, and the lake. Not exactly intimate, but anything but cramped. Large and modern kitchen (plates, bowls and mugs for dozens of people, flatware for less than half that). Gas grill worked great, good char on our steaks. Bedroom layout was haphazard, again being a repurposed common area, but more than enough room for the 7 of us. 2 showers (hot water is metered, our shower was lukewarm), huge washer and dryer. Not a lot of privacy as the main windows faced the grassy gathering area but they have privacy glass, and ppl minded their own business. Hate to say it but their pizza may be the worst I've ever had, including take-and-bake, and most frozen. Edible, but not by a lot. Burnt on one half, and mistakenly half cheese only. Sausage and pepperoni on the other half almost non existent. Bring your own food or drive to town (Luekens grocery in Bemidji was outstanding). Staff were all very nice and accommodating. I liked it, others not as much.

Looking for somewhere fun to go during the summer or winter? This place is for you!! Indoor pool,…read morehot tub, games, pool table, ice cream, small bar with some food. Huge beach and lake access. Seriously an amazing beach! Played bingo one day and even won a few prizes! We stayed in a cabin that overlooks the lake. Highly recommend. Really any cabin here is great. Very clean, up kept, many utensils in the cabinets and more! I can't say enough about how welcoming the Putnam's are. (New Owners) They are there when you have a question, will help you with what you need and are very accommodating. We rented a pontoon and got to explore the lake and get some fishing in. The lake itself is great. Pretty quiet, big and great for swimming. I will recommend this place to all of my family and friends! We hope to be back next summer and enjoy Kohl's resort for even longer.

Great hotel, free hot breakfast with waffles, eggs, and sausage. Very clean rooms pool, convenient…read moreparking for all types of vehicles, great dining and entertainment within walking distance.

Great place for a family vacation. The scenery is great and the cabins are really nice. We stayed…read morein the reunion lodge and it was REALLY nice! Plenty of room for a large family or family reunion. Everything is current. They keep up on maintenance so everything is in tip top shape! They truly have something for everyone! Fishing and beaches for the kids with inflatables to play for hours! They have kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. There is also coin op laundry machines so you don't have to overpack. Bait for sale, both pontoon and fishing boats for rent. Very nice gift shop with some odds and end groceries available. My family of 10 had an absolute blast and can't wait to come back next year.

We just spent a beautiful week @ Joe's for a family reunion in the reunion cabin , the cabin was…read morePERFECT . Very clean and well kept it was the perfect size for all our families, fishing was great and owners Adam and Kelly are so kind ! Will definitely be back

Loved the Rustic cabin, I spent several days end of June & beginning of July. Very comfortable,…read morefelt like a little piece of heaven to me. Such an amazing country location. Cabin very clean and furnished with all the kitchen amenities necessary, a real plus for a Rustic cabin, plus air conditioning! Annie & her mom Sally wonderful hosts, thought of everything to make stay great at Rustic. And, drive in just beautiful, as is everything on this property, talented artists involved in making anyone's stay the best. At night beautiful mini-lights decorate trees, plants, driveways, and even outside Rustic cabin's porch and under it, plus mini-lights at outdoor biffy! What more could one want ... Many thanks from this 74 year old gal!

I was married at Black Lantern last summer (2015) and I have so many good things to say I can't…read morepossibly say them all here. First and foremost, I've heard from an overwhelming number of guests how much they enjoyed the grounds and the beauty of the area, so much that they didn't mind the 4hr drive from the cities. The natural beauty of the area is emphasized here: native species surround you whether you are at the pavilion area, the campgrounds up around the loop, or even the open area of the RV park. There are also pretty little "hidden" places all over. Our photographers were thrilled about all the places to take photos- rock chairs, opennings in the woods, flowers planted here and there, sweet antique-looking benches, etc. The best part of Black Lantern though is the owner, Annie. She is just incredible. She was so thoughtful throughout the process and she was pretty much a wedding planner. She didn't mind talking to me about how weddings are put together and gave me contact info for decently priced vendors in the area. That was especially helpful as I am from Minneapolis and was contacting all the expensive vendors- oops. Annie took time to understand our style and vibe so that she could best help me plan an event that we wanted. She offered so much of her time before we even met to answer questions. She also has the uncanny ability to pop in at the right time- every time I needed her, she was there. She helped problem-solve for those things you don't plan on and offered a helping hand whenever it was needed. She chops all the wood and builds things, including amazing heart-shaped fires. What a badass woman! There was only one thing that was a disappointment at first- but then ended up being a blessing in disguise- we couldn't have our guests camp at the "campsites." Darn MN regulations. There isn't running water close enough to the loop to allow for campfires. Instead, we had all our guests camp in the RV park. It worked out wonderfully. This also allowed us to use one of the campsites as our ceremony site. Best decision we made. It couldn't have been a more perfect location for us. I didn't want to get married indoors, or even standing on cement. The clearing in the woods was large enough for 100 chairs and standing room for the other 60 people. The forest provided a breathtaking backdrop. Even a year later, when wedding-talk comes up, other people still bring up what an amazing venue Black Lantern is.

This place was so awful. Never stay here. Me and my family wanted to have a nice weekend before…read moreschool starts in 2 weeks but NO. When we got there I knew we were not gonna have fun. The first cabin we stayed in there was tiny and there was no WiFi. The shower was literally yellow. We booked this place not ever going to the area. It was so sketchy I couldn't step out of the cabin without being scared to get shot. There was dirt everywhere the"beach" was gross and weedy. The "resort" doesn't even supply blankets! The TV was the size of ant man and had no good channels. We switched to a bigger cabin the next day and it wasn't any better. It was the same thing just an extra bedroom. There was nothing to eat around there and the kitchens were very small. The only fun thing we did was play catch with my sister with a baseball but what was more fun was playing catch with a cantaloupe! THE WORST PART WAS THE POOL! It was in a barn!? It smelt like rotten cheese and was tinted yellow! Ok, that's it long story short dont go here if you dont like camping. Ok I'm done.

Sunset Cove Resort is a wonderful place for a family vacation. We were looking for a classic…read moreMinnesota resort getaway and found it at Sunset Cove. Great fishing, friendly staff and cozy cabins. Our kids had a blast. I would definitely recommend this resort.