This place smells like MOLD & cigarettes. The bathrooms do not have fans and the moisture has taken…read moreits toll. Breakfast was gross and not much for options. Do not waste your money. Furniture is dirty with black marks on the armrests. Mattresses are old and worn out. Avoid this place!!!!

We stayed at this hotel for a family vacation. Not the fanciest place, but staff was nice so we…read morewent for it! We stayed the night with our 3 small kids and apon awaking our nightmare began! There were blood filled bed bugs, and then smaller ones crawling everywhere!!! It has been hell trying to recover from and clean everything after our stay to protect our family and home! Between money spent on cleaning, a vacation ruined, and the trama our family has, this was thee WORST vacation ever because of this place! Not to mention, after bringing the owner in, he told us it was just ticks everywhere. Then to top it off, we found out from other family members who stayed there, he just flipped the mattresses and had the cleaning lady clean it up. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

Want a fun family event??!!! Dinner, art fair and great food!!! Want a perfect event for the fall.read more

We were really looking forward to our stay at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, especially since our kids…read morewere so excited to use the pools. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were disappointed to find both pools closed--a fact that was never mentioned on the website or during booking. The website was also out of date, with no notice about the pool closures or the restaurant being closed. This lack of communication was a huge letdown for us and especially hard on our kids. After receiving a text that our room was ready, we checked in only to find the room still dirty. The staff did try to help by sending a manager intern, who found us another room, but that one was also dirty and needed cleaning. We ended up waiting an additional 30-45 minutes before we could finally get settled. Once we were finally in, we found the condo-style cabins to be cute and comfortable, with a nice deck and great views of the golf course and lake (though some big pine trees block part of the view). There's plenty of parking, and the property has several docks for fishing and a large marina, which was a big hit with our family. However, due to pool construction, the trail to the marina dock was blocked, forcing us to take a much longer and less convenient route. We had fun fishing and caught some big sunfish off the main marina dock. The restaurant had a nice deck and a DJ, but closes pretty early and the food is quite pricey. The community fire pits are a great touch, with plenty of wood provided for guests to enjoy a classic evening of s'mores. As a gesture of goodwill for the pool closure, the resort offered us a two-hour pontoon rental, which was appreciated but didn't fully make up for the disappointment and lack of communication. We tried to rent a fishing boat, but it had mechanical issues. The marina crew was super helpful and gave us a good deal on a full-day pontoon rental instead, which turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Big thanks to Rob and Casey at the marina--they were friendly, hardworking, and made our experience so much better. The kids had an absolute blast on the lake! We also enjoyed the ice cream shop and took out kayaks and other water toys, which were reasonably priced and lots of fun. At first, we weren't sure if we would return or recommend Ruttger's to others, but the marina crew truly turned things around for us and made the end of our trip memorable. I would recommend this resort to families and groups, but I really hope management improves communication, keeps the website updated, and ensures rooms are ready and clean for arriving guests. With a few improvements, this could be an amazing place for a family getaway.

Great service, good food (try the apple crisp), and only 50 cents to play the claw machine. My 5…read moreyear old thoroughly enjoyed it! Great spot to support a local busines!

Little Whitefish Resort and Cafe is under new ownership, and it sounds like there's some exciting…read morerenovations and updates ahead! My family stopped into the cafe on one of the final days of their 2022 season, and were served some hot and truly delicious food! We loved being able to pull our boat right up to the dock, tie up, and grab a meal during our after noon on the lake. We also got to chat with the owners (who are super friendly!) and hear a little bit about their plans for the cafe's future. With great people and great food, I'll be rooting for this little cafe to become a major hit and will definitely be back next season!!

Came up here for a guys weekend and rented a fish house for the weekend. All we caught was a bunch…read moreof 12 ouncers. Workers and owner here are a hoot and definitely try and make your trip the best it could be. Multiple times they stopped out at the house and had a cocktail with us....good hospitality. The luxury fish houses aren't very luxury, but what do you expect when fishing? Had breakfast at the restaurant, good greasy food. I probably didn't need those extra 2 eggs, but well worth it. Bloodies were good too. Great place if you are looking to rent a fish house with a large group.

Such great service! Food was so delicious and felt like a home cooked meal! And incredible views of…read morethe lake, If you are looking for a fun breakfast spot this is the place!

Great family resort -…read more My family started staying here in 1940. We have seen a lot of changes - all good. 6 generations of memories. Lakeside cabins are traditional cabins filled with up north charm. The lake shore has a great beach for kids and a large dock for adults to sit and talk, enjoy the sun and be able to keep an eye on the kiddos. Boat rental is available or bring your own boat. The Rave and swim raft are great additions to swim out to and get away from others on the main dock. Paddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks and a canoe are also available to resort guests. A play ground, game room and a small general store round out the resort amenities. We wouldn't stay any where else.

From the owner: You can find us where scenic beauty meets adventure. Since 1937, our lakeside resort has been a…read moreplace where family and friends gather to relax together, venture into the great outdoors, and make treasured memories. Located on Bay Lake and surrounded by beautiful scenery, our comfortable cabins are updated with all the necessities so you can focus on having fun when you visit us. Whether you take a swim in the new pool, play on the beach, go fishing, take out a paddleboard, kayak (they're free for guests!), or take on a mountain bike trail, you'll have an unforgettable stay.

W E D D I N G V E N U E…read more Under the new management, I attended a small intimate wedding ceremony on the shores of Mille Lacs. There was a nicely manicured area and a perfect aisle with chairs on both sides. This was a very picturesque site, and just perfect for the 20+ guests. If you plan on having your intimate wedding here, forgo the canned music and have a real musician play guitar, violin, or any stringed instrument. It will take your experience to a higher level, and make it a magical Fairytale Wedding! It truly will! M I C R O W E D D I N G H E R E!

Resort seems to have fallen on hard times related to money. All "resort amenities" were closed…read moreJune 2025. Golf course was not in good shape, and you could see great lack of general maintenance and groundskeeping on the property. Stick and tree branches that had fallen that had clearly been there for a while.

This relatively new hotel is one of the nicer ones. I have stayed at traveling up and down Highway…read more10. My queen room was very clean, spacious and well-priced. It was nice having a couch and chairs that I could relax on rather than just having to sit on the bed. The odd thing to me, however, was that there's no closet and no great place to put your luggage. I think even a freestanding luggage rack would go a long way. They did have someplace to hang your clothes, but I do prefer an enclosed closet to cut down a clutter. I ended up putting my suitcase on a table. The breakfast selection was good. Very similar to other hotels like it. My biggest disappointment is that the associated restaurant is no longer open. It would be nice to wind down the evening with a glass of wine and a snack, but you can't have everything.

Friendly staff helped to get a last minute reservation when our original hotel reservation fell…read morethrough. This hotel is a hidden gem. The room was very comfortable and large. I wish we could have tried the pool. But we will definitely come back.

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We came up North without any plans on where to go other than Bigfoot Days and had no reservations…read morefor a room because unsure where we were going to stay. Stopped in to the Wigwam and luckily the man in front of us cancelled one room so we lucked out. We were pleasantly surprised. Wonderful people here!! The beds were comfortable and tools were clean and nice. We can't WAIT to come back!

Our experience at AmericInn at Pequot Lakes definitely exceeded our expectations!…read more My husband had mediocre to poor experiences at other AmericInn locations, but there were really no other choices if we wanted to stay in the Pequot Lakes area. I expected a dumpy outdated hotel with bare minimum comfort. I was hoping only for a clean room, not much more. When we arrived, we walked into a beautiful rustic lobby. Peaceful music was playing and a fire was dancing in the gas hearth fireplace. The feel of a cabin in the woods, yet clean, spacious, and very pleasant. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was VERY clean, including the corners in the bathroom and other often-overlooked places. The bed was comfortable and the room was nice-sized. One nice perk....our room window had screens and we could open the window to enjoy the fresh, cool breeze. Even though the hotel was full of guests and we know there were children (we saw them passing in the hallway) the hotel was extremely quiet. No sound of slamming doors, running, voices....nothing. We stayed 2 nights and it was quiet both nights. The breakfast was above the quality we usually experience at hotels. Everything was fresh and hot. Seemed that the quality/taste of the food was better than usual too. Eggs appeared to be "real" eggs, not powdered. There was a nice selection of breads, including gluten free and the local favorite....wild rice cranberry. Everything was clean and well-stocked. There were some healthier choices for those who are calorie conscious. The coffee was a lot better than most hotel coffees. The breakfast room was spacious and had a little table for children. There were some children using that table when we were there, and they were thrilled to have their own little place to sit. There was a nice sized grassy area adjacent to the hotel, which also had a playground. This is a nice bonus for guests with children. We did not use the pool, but it looked to be nice-sized and well-maintained. There was also a pool table. My husband used the exercise room, and he said that the machines were in good shape and not broken like most hotel machines are. There was a gas BBQ grill and a fire pit available in the area just outside the breakfast room. We hoped to use those, and enjoy an evening by the fire, but the wind kicked up, and changed our plans. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in the area!

Very. Nice ambiance. They serve a decent continental breakfast. The amenities are substantial…read more Outdoor gas grill,a fire pit and a volleyball court. Nice indoor pool and hot tub. The facility is showing its age though. They have signs saying they are remodeling.