Very nice place right next to the water. It's a small place, with a homey feeling. The host and…read morehostess makes you feel welcomed. Our experience was a relaxing one. Went there on a Friday evening because there was no room at any hotels in town, so we decided to camp at this one. They have canoes and paddle boats you can borrow to go in the lake. Also a small beach with beach toys for kids. I would definitely go back there and spend more time relaxing or go fishing. Thank you for your hospitality.

I really want to give this resort 5 stars. I just can't. We had unfortunate timing to stay as the…read moresame time as the owner's friends. They had little people who ran amok unsupervised in nothing but diapers/swimsuits and life jackets and the screamed the blood-curdling scream of death every 30 secs. This wasn't typical little kids playing. It was high-pitched screeching and none of the parents did anything to curb this behavior. On top of that, these small children were left unsupervised while using the docks, swimming platforms and kayaks. When it was mentioned to the manager, he was okay with it because they were friends of the parents. This sort of behavior is simply not cool no matter who you're friends with. Here are some good things to share: the cabins were small but clean and it was stocked with everything you might need, the lake view was amazing, the swimming hole and beach looked like fun and there was a nice view of the lake from the deck, the selection of non-motorized water crafts were pretty great ... a nice value for my money. Under different circumstances, the family and manager appear to be colorful people! Also, the addition of Blue, the resident eaglet, was a welcome curiosity that added a surprising twist to our weekend. I hope him well in his eagle upbringing. I hate to leave this review. But my husband, children and I were at the resort looking for some peace and quiet. We had come from a funeral and we all need some time to get away from the stress of everyday life. We all left in worse shape then when we arrived. Honestly, we should've stayed at the casino down the road for half the price. Blue Moon, I really wanted to give you a better review. But unfortunately, I just can't. Good Luck with all of your future endeavors.

We booked online and the place looked fine. Got there and found a filthy cabin. Literally killed…read more30 flies inside the cabin within the first 5 minutes. Place smelled. We had prepaid for the entire week and they refused a refund, so we literally forfeited our week's payment. This left us scrambling to find another place, but we couldn't stay in such a filthy place.

Absolutely amazing place for a vacation, whether you're bringing a family or hunting monster muskie…read moreon Leech Lake! Tory and Sally keep the place running like clockwork, and Carl is always ready to help you out at the harbor with food, fuel, and good advice! Best resort on Leech Lake!

One of our best family vacations so far! (Last week of July) The resort is beautiful with a small…read moretown feel. We booked our vacation in March and was looking forward to being on the lake once the dreaded Arizona summer hit. We booked cabin #3 which had two bedrooms and one bath with a wonderful view of the lake, a nice sized deck, and a fire pit. All the kitchen appliances were available including a dishwasher! The basic cookware and dishes were also included. It was the perfect size for our family of five. It was so clean and tidy upon check in and it even smelled nice and not musty (been to other cabins that had this problem). We unpacked our things and had enough space for everything, groceries included. The amenities on the lake were so fantastic! The kids enjoyed the playground which included swings, seesaw, slides, and a sandbox. They even had swings right on the sand so you could jump off into the water. We also took advantage of the peddle boats, canoe, paddle boards, and key log. They were all included with our reservations and didn't have to pay extra. But be sure to bring quarters for the arcade room. You're gonna need it! Oh and if you plan on doing laundry they do have washers and dryers that take quarters. My babies (ages 9, 6, & 2) participated in the kids fishing contest and they were so thrilled. Although I think they loved playing with the worms more than the fish. On Wednesday they held a ceremony and they each received an award for their catch of the day with my little one getting the "smallest fish caught" award which he held up proudly. There are also towns close by to grab a bite to eat which we did twice during the week. My hubby even got to play golf since there was a course nearby. The owners were wonderful and very down to earth. They greeted us at check in and made us feel welcomed. I would always see them chatting up with other visitors as if they were life long friends. Many of the visitors are return customers and make yearly trips to the lake. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and created cherished family memories. We absolutely loved our stay here at Thunder Lake Lodge! We will be back! Thank you Craig & Jaime!

Our extended family stays here for one week every summer, the entire family! Since I am married…read moreinto the family I thought they were the only ones that did this but I was so wrong! Apparently, there are a lot of families that do this sort of thing. Seems like a great idea to me. The family that runs this place now has grown kids and grandkids so there are always a bunch of people around. They have several events that are held by the hosts, such as a pancake breakfast and bonfire night. They are really wonderful people. If you ever have the fortune of staying here, be sure to check at the end of the dock at least several times before you leave. You simply MUST meet their "pet" muskie, Wilma!!

Highly recommend Chippewa Lodge is just as a wilderness…read moreresort should be. It doesn't matter if you're there for birdwatching, fishing, or to see the northern lights. The resort is old school, customer oriented, with modern, clean, comfortable cabins and a stunning view of the legendary Leech Lake. If you're a fisherman or fishing family this resort will impress with its perfect marina, high quality rental boats and always available bait and fuel. I have 50 years of visiting northern resorts and I give Josh and Michelle my highest marks.

Jim & Karen are the best hosts in the world. Great place to fish and let the kids run. Good clean…read morefamily fun.

This place is a joke. The guy running it, Todd, is a complete moron. All is he does is complain…read moreabout being busy. You run a resort in northern Minnesota and it's June, what an idiot. Very run down and unprofessionally managed. I would never stay here again.

Great resort for all seasons. Cabins are modern and clean. Todd, family and crews are busy…read moreupgrading current cabins and building new cabins. The lake is beautiful. Rent a pontoon, enjoy the Minnesota up north weather or jump in a boat for some fishing. Rest, relax and rejuvenate! ‍

We recently stayed here on a visit to Hill City. The motel was perfectly located, walking distance…read moreto the bars and restaurants in Hill City and only a short drive to Grand Rapids so it worked out perfectly for us. Our room was clean and the owners were helpful and friendly, I would definitely recommend the whitetail inn if you are in need of a place to stay up north!