Lovely hotel surrounded by lakes and country views. It almost feels like you are driving up to…read moregrandma's big house. Rooms are on two floors. They are clean and spacious. I liked the quiet throw and side pillows to give it a homey touch. Breakfast is included in cost. There were waffles, huge muffins, instant oatmeal, and other continental breakfast items. There was a nice sitting area with a fireplace for colder days. They had an area with Adirondack chairs and a fireplace pit but it stormed the night we were there, so no s'mores. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the cozy feel.

In the area for work and this was my 5th different hotel stay. It was truly delightful! I got the…read morebest sleep while I was here, and the hospitality was really down-home. Check out the stairwells, too, as no space is left unintentionally designed, it seems. I wish I would have had a chance to try the saltwater pool, but that didn't work out. BUT, the first night there was live music right next door at The Barn, complete with food trucks! That was a great way to get dinner, and didn't even hear the music in my room later that evening.

I married into a family that comes here annually, three generations and counting…read more This is a great place to do a week together as a family in the summer. For the kids -with endless energy- there are both planned activities and ready access to all sorts of things to prevent boredom. All sorts of water toys and playmates and a variety of land games too. For the adults, it's a genuine place to unwind. Ample opportunities to share in the adventure, as a family or on your own. From planned things (closest to the pin, waterslide) to spontaneous (grab a kayak and explore the lake). Or take your favorite book and rotate between your porch, the deck, and the lawn. The cabins are simple and relaxing, and it's nice to fall asleep in the afternoon to gentle waves. Even the wifi has been upgraded in the past few years for those pesky moments when you need it. Meals are held in a dining hall with servers. The food's not amazing but usually fits the bill after a day in the sun. Timing is never strict. What this place is not: a luxury resort with catering staff. If you're expecting St Regis of the Woods, reset. The amenities are from a bygone era, the staff is exceptionally polite but aren't here to run drink orders, and the grounds are simple but not overdone. You won't find TVs or a high-class cafe, nor room service and gourmet cuisine. You will find time to actually take a break and recharge. Honestly, it's hard to think of how Fair Hills could improve. Sure, the cabins could use some updating (though I suspect a massive capital cost). And it'd be nice for places a bit nicer for adults to congregate, maybe stocked with some beer (most common spaces are kid-friendly, and so not too comfortable). But the easiest thing would probably be an upgrade to the coffee, which for a San Francisco snob always leaves me hanging.

We were here for an extended weekend/wedding. I can't say enough good things about it. The staff…read morewas incredibly accommodating, patient, and welcoming - they treated all 130 wedding partiers as valued guests. Their range of activities kept us busy for three days, including all kinds of water sports (kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, paddle boating, sailing, fishing), bikes (for a fee), golfing, golf carts (for a fee), bonfires, pool/hottub, deck over the lake and deliciousssss breakfast. The wedding, of course, was gorgeous. The resort was perfect for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The food for all of the above was consistently yummy. They basically put the entire place at the disposal of the wedding party, and it was so. much. fun. I rave, but I mean every word. One note - it is very family friendly/laid back, so give them a little while to wander in and help you if you're checking in late. When we arrived, they were practicing singing in the ballroom (oh yeah, many of the employees are from Europe, so they sing to practice their English). And, you may have to drive around for awhile to find the main lodge, as there are no signs. I can't even say how wonderful it was. Perfect weekend there.

We were traveling through Minnesota and stopped in Detroit Lakes for the evening when we happened…read moreupon Holiday Haven. I love the location of this place. It is within walking distance of restaurants and pubs, and there is a lovely public beach right across the street. Now, this is not a Holiday Inn or a Doubletree. If you are looking for a room that is modern and offers conveniences and luxury, this is not where you want to stay. BUT, if you are looking for a comfortable and quiet place to sleep that is within walking distance of fun places along a beautiful lake and you don't mind that it is outdated (in a charming sort of way), minimalistic, small, and basic, then this place would suit you quite well. And the prices are pretty decent (i.e., you get what you pay for). A few things: they leave you only one roll of toilet paper (maybe ask for an extra when you check in, I be prepared to ask for more), there is NO shampoo in the room, there is no alarm clock (most of us have cell phones or other devices that have alarms, though), no phone. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would probably go back.

Ok the location is great, lake is awesome and not crowded at all, fishing is outstanding, but the…read morerental cabins need work. It has come a long way but don't go for the cabins, go for the outdoors!

This was such a unique getaway experience! We stayed in the Imperial car which still has most of…read moreits original wood, original benches and ladies restroom! It was so fun to be part of some history and a clear labor of love on the owners' part. We got to read about how Whistle Stop came to be and it was truly very special to be a part of. The details were impeccable, from the wallpaper and sconces to the antique decor. We loved the two person jacuzzi tub, it let us relax and stay warm on a very chilly night! I especially love that breakfast was delivered and we got to eat it on the original benches in the train car. This was a truly spectacular experience. I highly recommend it! The only piece of feedback I have is that the website should make it much more clear that the train whistles can be heard at all hours of the night. We're pretty deep sleepers and only woke up once, but they are LOUD and honestly, if you're a light sleeper, this is not the place for you. That being said, I looked into reviews ahead of time and knew to prepare for this, but the owners should do this as well.

We stayed in the Imperial Car. This was just a wonderful experience. It is a beautifully restored…read moretrain car. Very spacious and comfortable. I personally loved the proximity to an active train line and could hear the whistle blowing as the trains would pass from time to time. I intend to stay in some of the other cars in the future. Our stay was completed with a wonderful breakfast.

Loved our stay there. Cabins are great. Owners were awesome. Fishing was not bad.read more

Resort owners Steve & Cheryl are certainly the icing on the cake when it comes to planning a…read moregetaway for a week or just a weekend! Very clean cabins with plenty of lake access and great views for just watching the sunset or listening to the loons. Good fishing and good swimming for the kids. Play area, bonfire pit, games, etc. boats, mini store, bait... they have it all. We left all out problems behind when we booked a stay at the End of the Road. A great destination that is truly at the end of the road. Best time of the summer for us! You will leave feeling like you made two more best friends, after you meet Steve & Cheryl.

First off we were greeting immediately and it just continued to be better our waitress so was kind…read moreand accommodating. The food was delicious. We will 100 percent be coming back we heard the chicken sandwich is a must have. Lookin forward to many more times there. Keep up the good food and amazing service to be honest that's what we loved the most.

Fantastic place! Great menu with excellent food. The atmosphere is upscale, prices are fair,…read moreand drinks are excellent!

We held my sisters wedding reception at Jack Pines Resort a couple weekends ago. The venue was…read moreclean and beautiful. We had an amazing time. The management, servers and vendors we hired were fabulous and made the event a magical night. The attention to detail was spot on and the food was fabulous. The venue is easily accessible from the road and does offer onsite cabin rentals. We look forward to visiting again when the restaurant opens.

Sadly, it's terrible and the worst possible dining experience I've had in years. Despite arriving…read moreat opening, the food on the buffet was cold. And by cold, I mean uncooked hash browns, room temp. sausage. The guy cooking omelets either didn't have the right pans or didn't know how to cook them, so... scrambled eggs. The buffet setup is such that you go through the line, loading your plate and then get to to the omelet and waffle station. Then you wait in the back corner of the room for 3-4 minutes or more waiting for your order. So... your food gets colder. To get syrup or rock-hard butter, you have to cut back into the line. The syrup bottle has a stopper so it's a trickle coming out... as your waffle gets cold. Other buffet items -- chicken seemed leftover and rewarmed, coffee cake was tasteless and dry, dessert bar was rock hard and stale. Self-serve beverages -- lukewarm coffee and juice in cans. To sum it up, cold and uncooked food, no service other than a staffer clearing plates. No proper food safety measures like sneeze guards or individual silverware were present. The staff was disorganized, poorly trained and provided zero service -- not even coffee or water. This was not worth the $20 we each paid, it was more terrible than the worst hotel breakfast I've ever had. We're a local group of 5 who truly wanted to support a local business, but we won't be back and can't recommend.