Great find in little Birchwood, WI. A family group of us booked out several of the rooms for a…read morewedding this past weekend, along with 2 other couples (not part of our group) - so it was a full house! Our group loved it. The owner was very nice and you could tell she had put a lot of time into turning the home into her business. The style of the place as very eclectic, to say the least. She had antiques and trinkets everywhere - you could probably sit and stare for hours in each room. :) Every lamp, towel, art piece, window shade, side table, was unique and well placed. She has certainly done her fair share of collecting throughout the years. So if you generally enjoy the bed & breakfast experience, appreciate antiques, sleep well on feather tops and feather pillows, and having a fantastic home cooked breakfast (of course) - this is a spot you will really enjoy. Now - this is where I need to mention something about the other guests that were also staying there. I'm fairly certain they were all around terrible people. I'm writing this portion of the review to combat their threats directed at the owner Mary the next morning. Apparently WE were too loud coming home Saturday night after the wedding. Normally, I'd give some validity to their statement, but this time, I seriously have to question this as we were back by midnight and all of us immediately fell asleep when our heads hit those fabulous feather pillows...it had been a very long day traveling, we were all exhausted! The only noise ANY OF US heard was THEM bagging on the walls every hour. Who knows, they might have been truly crazy people since they waited until well after Owner Mary had cooked and served them breakfast to threaten her with a bad review and they refused to pay her for they stay that night too. ...Oh, AND they claimed that she was much too loud in the kitchen cooking their breakfast. Are you kidding me? I understand these folks were searching for a wedding venue - and as a manager of a high end wedding venue in Minnesota, I'm going to pray for the venue staff at whatever space they end up booking... So I say to these folks, you may need to manage your logging expectations - if you wanted to rest in a place with thicker walls, standard amenities, mediocre stale breakfast, limited customer service, and somewhere you can get away with complaining enough to not pay GO TO A MOTEL next time. Don't wait until after the host has served you breakfast to tell her - A SINGLE BUSINESS OWNER - that you refuse to pay her. Who the hell do these people think they are? Mary - you did a great job, and we truly enjoyed your hospitality. As a hospitality professional, you were on point and I'm sorry that the other folks this past weekend were SO RUDE to you. If I see them again, I'm going slap them.

From the owner: Take a step back in thyme to this turn of the century country manor. Every season offers a reason…read moreto visit this enchanting bed and breakfast. Lilac, apple, cherry and plum trees blossom in spring, with scents of days gone by. On a lazy summer afternoon, stroll down to the beach for a dip, or sip a glass of homemade lemonade. Rustle through the leaves on a cool fall morning or sit for a spell on the front porch swing. Play the winter away at nearby Christie Mountain, or venture onto the Ice Age or Tuscobia trails and indulge in the "Great North Woods."

My brother and sister-in-law have been going to Lakeview for the past several years and this year…read morewe joined them. I give high marks to Brock and Michelle, the owners, for always being on-hand and available should you need anything! I think we ran into Brock every day we were there. The cabin, pontoon, and grounds were very clean. There was a nice picnic area where we could all meet up for dinner, drinks and a bonfire. We had a great time and will be back next year.

From the owner: Lakeview Resort is a fishing and recreation resort located in Chetek, WI…read more Since its opening in 1972, Lakeview Resort has shared with its guests a love for the outdoors, many family memories and an obsession with fishing on the Chetek Chain of Lakes. Our mission has been to exceed the expectations of our customers by providing exceptional hospitallity in an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. If you enjoy pan-fishing, the Chetek Chain of Lakes can't be beat. Walleye, Northern Pike, and Bass are also plentiful in the lake system. Resort is well kept. and owners are present.

The hotel does not have an elevator so you must request first floor. The hotel is clean. The…read moreLighting in the remodeled rooms is horrendous, especially in bathroom. The lighting is so dim you can not see to put eyemake up on. Please change lighting back.

Best rates in town. Very clean rooms. Beds and pillows are…read moresuper comfy. The Continental breakfast was hearty. Standard Best Western breakfast stuff. Waffles, eggs, sausage, cheese curds ( Wisconsin style), tater tots, breads, fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea, milk, cereal. Probably forgetting a couple of things. Very quiet location. No highway noise like Holiday Inn. There is no pool but a hot tub and exercise equipment is sufficient.

This place is definitely off the beaten path. Has that old-school Wisconsin northwoods tavern kind…read moreof feel. Their beer selection is fairly limited to the popular national brands. Nothing in the craft beer offerings. The food is good. They make it first order. Make their own pizzas to what you're quite delicious and very cheesy. Nice views of the lake from inside or from the small deck outback. They're pretty well-known for their Friday and Saturday night buffet is although I haven't been there for one of those yet.

Saturday night buffet.....I love supper clubs so this was right up my ally. Salad bar, 2 soups,…read moreprime rib w/au jus, crab legs w/drawn butter, fried shrimp, chicken, baked and gratin pot, fries, and rolls for $25/person. Didn't realize there wasn't a menu option but after our first trip to the buffet I saw why. Food was excellent, place was busy but quick moving buffet line and our waitress/server made sure we didn't need a thing. Definitely worth the trip and you need to look past the exterior to realize what a treasure it is.

It's about an hour drive for me to get there, which I like. It's smaller and I can find my wife…read moreeasier when I'm looking for her. We can smoke there which is nice. I hope they don't change that. We haven't tried the hotel yet, or the restaurant. I'm pretty easy to please. Overall a pretty good experience.

I tried to buy some cigarettes from the self service machine, and not only was it $12, buy I used…read moreEXACT change. A $10 and 2 singles, and had to wait 20 minutes for some punk named Brian to come down and tell me he "saw the tape, and I didn't put ANY money into the machine" but meanwhile two nice little old ladies had come forth and told him they SAW me put money in, and this ignorant @$$hole quick replies with "THE CAMERAS DONT LIE!" So idk what kinda shotty place that punks running, but two custodial members got pissed about how this dude treated his customers and quit. So BRIAN, i hope you read this about the LIE you told me and the two other players, and how your staff quit on the spot.

This past weekend during the first week of July, I had the immense pleasure and opportunity to stay…read moreat the Stout's Island Lodge for a wedding. Words and even pictures can hardly express the beauty of this 26 acre island. Surrounded by a huge lake, the island was covered in lush, green, nature with a few deer grazing and hanging around, fireflies at night (and mosquitoes of course...mosquito spray did hardly nothing to deter them lol), and the sun lighting up the sky well into the night. I had no idea what to expect and this trip has easily been one of the most memorable, fun and unique trips I've been on. The scenery is continuously breathtaking and all of the staff and people who work on the island went above and beyond with their hospitality, making sure guests were comfortable and enjoying themselves. The group I arrived with and I had luggage put on one boat and the rest of us gathered into a Duffy for a 5-10 minute ride to the island where we docked inside the big cabin, where we later played pool, ping-pong and enjoyed each others company. Our cabins were clean, with AC, and little amenities like an iron, coffee maker, hair dryer and a comfy bed to sleep in. The lake is only a few minute walk from the cabins any of us stayed in, as well as the middle area where we spent most of our time. The small dining hall provided 3 meals a day and there were so many games for us to play outside on the grass. Badminton, corn hole, footballs to toss, soccer balls, croquette and a chest filled with so much more.There was even a tennis court! There was a dock and little platform in the water you could swim out to, where many of us spent time during the hot day. They also had paddleboards and lots of towels! Some people paddled around the island too! The 2 night stay wasn't nearly enough time lol we all loved this place so much it was like summer camp for adults. Some of us wanted to make a pact that we should have other weddings here for our group because of how much fun we had together. The staff worked tirelessly, from setting up everything, serving food and keeping the drinks flowing amongst all the guests. To the girls at the bar, you ladies were amazing, the couple of blonde girls, the girl with the shorter light brown hair, especially the young lady with the beautiful, dark curly hair and stunningly bright green-blue eyes. A huge thank you to the older gentleman at the bar, one of the younger blonde guys who read our minds when we wondered where the restroom was, Ashton and the guys who drove us to and from the island. I'm so sorry for not getting all your names but just know guys rock and the wedding would not have been the same without each and every one of the staff. I will never forget ya'll. This trip was an absolute dream, I can't wait to come back here someday.

The place is beautiful don't get me wrong. However, it needs a serious make over. I can understand…read morethe charm and rustic feel which adds some character to it, but definitely not a repeat trip for us. The service was not great. The number on their website is a hit or miss. You'd call 5 times to get someone to answer you once. Our room was not appealing. There was dust everywhere and the shower was frigid. The door to go out to a patio like area was not working- it stayed unlocked. You could hear everything in the cabin- ppl voices, foot steps, no courtesy quiet. The food was over priced - the breakfast was blah - hard boiled eggs, yogurt and fruit. If you wanted something more than that it was up for purchase. The only good food was the burger. The ferry schedule wasn't really based on the schedule that was provided. There was no TV in the room. Sad to say for a place with such potential it was seriously lacking . It's not worth the money $300/night for nothing

Went with the family to the seafood buffet at St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake. It opens at 4pm, not…read moresure when it closes. The food was absolutely worth it. Prime rib, crab legs, lots of seafood, great salad bar. At 36 dollars per person with soft drinks included, very fair. Didn't try alcohol, so can't speak to that. But honestly, this is about the people. From the moment we arrived until the time we left, Desiree was on it. She wasn't just taking care of our table, she seemed to be everywhere, checking on guests, clearing tables, helping people, always with a great attitude. She noticed my elderly father was having some difficulty, and without being asked, helped him with his plate, condiments, and getting settled. The rest of the staff was warm and helpful too, including the carver, who was friendly and welcoming. One thing that stood out to me as a guest, we saw a table leave a pretty big mess, and it was a reminder to all of us to make things a little easier on the staff by stacking plates and consolidating where we can. Overall excellent food, outstanding value, but the customer service is what we'll remember. Desiree went above and beyond, and the whole team made our family outing enjoyable. Five stars.

My husband and I enjoyed the seafood buffet at Turtle Lake and we were amazed that there wasn't a…read morehuge line. The cost was a bit pricey but it was a treat for us. The crab was excellent with prime rib and fried scallops! A full bar is right next to the seating so it's easy to order alcoholic drinks.

This was a terrific hotel with a kind, lovely staff and I couldn't have asked for a better stay…read more However, there was one small issue that presented itself. The door to my deluxe room is too heavy. In fact, I'm writing to you from my deluxe room at this very moment, because I haven't been able to open the door to properly check-out of my deluxe room at the suggested checkout time of 11am. I prefer to stay in deluxe rooms, because I'm a blues boy at heart and need the extra space to listen to my blues CDs while I'm traveling for business. Unfortunately, I've come down with the blues fever because I still can't open the very heavy door to my larger, more expensive deluxe room and I fear that my stay will be extended. Sadly, this isn't the first time my stay has been extended. I was once attending a blues concert at The Alley in Sanford, FL and witnessed a blues tragedy, which greatly affected my evening. The young gun guitar-slinger on stage was ferociously berated by the venue owner following some type of dispute after the show. I had been in the merchandise line to buy a new blues CD and was delayed by 10 minutes or so. I travel often for business and recreation.

More like a three from me even though everyone was so very friendly and nice on account of a number…read moreof smalls not including the property's newness; though I'd much prefer staying at any freshly remodeled 20 something year old hotel. So, while they may be fairly new, they've sort of got some really old fashioned things going on. They're still doing the whole credit card incidental hold thing and are making it really difficult to connect your devices. You don't see incidental holds so much anymore but they're still doing it here and it's laughable given there's no bar or restaurant or bistro or coffee shop or beer or wine or alcohol to buy. It's just an interest free loan for them. They also really don't want you connecting anything to your TV either. It's affixed to the wall so you can't tilt it to see it while you're at the desk nor can you easily reach any of the HDMI inputs. Of six devices, only two connected to the wifi login; usually they all do. So to make the Xbox work, had to force the login with the IP address on another device, then use that device's MAC address on the Xbox. Easy for me but most people would have given up and that's the idea; I think. No breakfast sandwiches on the weekends for whatever reason even though you'll pay more for your stay those days.

Great hotel! Easy to find, clean and quiet with a very friendly staff. Special shout out to Rick at…read morethe front desk. Made us feel very welcome and check in and out quick and easy. The breakfast was huge and very fresh. Great healthy choices. Highly recommend.

extremely over priced. the rooms are getting very old and outdated. they even wreak of smoke. I…read morehave stayed there for years visiting family. when you walk in the lobby it is a beautiful setting of contemporary style. but the second you walk in your room it is so outdated and trashy. the house keeping absolutely do not respect your morning time especially if you are not a guest checking out by 8 am. checkout is noon? we sleep usually till about 10am. there pool is open 24 hours?? the prices are sky high for a very uncomfortable night away from home. we are going to AirBnBs from now on

GPR was exactly what we wanted and more than we could hope for!…read more Beautiful location and charming accommodations made for a perfect End of Summer "hoorah" filled with Pickle Ball, Hiking, Swimming, Bonfires and lots of Cards & Games! The hosts, Deanna & Mike, were gracious & attentive. They've created a special place...one we will Gather all together again!

We are full time RV'ers and recently spent a couple weeks at the Gathering Place. This is an…read moreexceptional upscale RV resort. The sites are extremely spacious and well set up as the owner is also a coach owner. The grounds are immaculate and they host music evert Tuesday night that includes catered food from local vendors. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. During our stay we went to a small town festival and a local county fair. The owners are continually working on improvements on this new campground. If you are traveling through the Rice Lake area this is definitely a resort to stay at. You are not treated as a customer at this resort but truly as a guest. We will definitely be back.