This is a no frills Hotel... DONT expect much beyond a place to stay. It's very dated however it…read morewas clean. It reminded me of sleeping at grandmas house. I came up to Deerwood to some fishing and wanted a cheap place to stay. They had parking for my boat and a place to plug in my boat to charge my electronics. The room was much larger than normal hotels I've stayed at. The room has everything you normally have in a hotel room: TV, microwave, refrigerator, table etc. A neat amenity this hotel does have is a fish cleaning shed. I would definitely come back. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it is a old hotel.

What a great find for a vacation with family owned cabins with modern facilities …read more The best service we have ever had from Julie & husband Ken there knowledge of the best fishing areas of the lake and there dock & pontune boat makes your fishing great, they are on Lake Emily we were so happy to find this resort and will make it our yearly fishing vacation.

We love Cozy Bay! Not only is it super convenient to bring your boat and launch it right there at…read morethe resort, but the cabins are modern and nice. Beautiful lake and nice family that owns it.

This is the best cabin experience I've ever had. For several years my sister and her family have…read morebeen coming back to Cozy Bay Resort. I've started to join them about three years ago. This has become my favorite week of the year. Cozy Bay is a wonderful resort that revolves around the lake. The cabin itself has full kitchen, ac, tv(that we try hard to not turn on), bedding, fireplace, multiple plugs and all the kitchen utensils. Our cabin was about 10-15 yards away from the lake. We bring our boat every year but, this year, we rented a pontoon from cozy bay. The dock we use is new and again, 10-15 yards away from my front door. There is a clean swimming area for kids(and adults).There is no pool, no bar, no room service. Yet the host will check to make sure things stay clean and make sure all is well. Suzette and Brett are wonderful host. Great people, they really are welcoming, I get the feeling they greet their own family the same way. This place is beautiful! Breath taking views, quiet lake. I always feel the kids are safe to do as they please. There is clubhouse with a small store where kids can buy ice cream, play ping pong or foosball. Cozy bay also have kayaks and canoes to use, this year Cozy Bay added a paddle board! I'm from California and this was my first Stand Up Paddlboard experience! This place is designed to give your family some of the best memories. See you next year!

Rene Ashmore values her clients - ask for her when you call and you won't be disappointed.read more

This was our first experience at Pine Terrace and everything exceeded our expectations! The…read moreserenity at Star Lake is what attracted us and it did not disappoint. Everything was very clean, and there was plenty of entertainment! Definitely recommend to families!

We had been going to Pine Terrace for many years! Our most recent stay with the new owners was a…read moredisappointment. I would not recommend going here with a large group/family The owners proved they cannot handle larger groups with our stay. We had family travel from all over the U.S. and even from another country. When it came time for our bill they added additional charges claiming we had more people in our group than what we had. This could have been a conversation anytime throughout the week, instead they waited until the last day and added additional charges to the bill. In addition they claimed our group took bags of ice from the ice chest, accusing family members of stealing ice. We had family traveling from all over the country to be accused of taking $4 bags of ice. The owners would not provide documentation of the bags purchased that were written down to review at the time of the bill. Again, this could have been an easy conversation during the week and obviously no one stole ice.

My husband and I wanted a great launch point that was clean, quiet and affordable. Ruth Lake…read moreResort met all our points and more. The lake with kayaks and fire side seating is perfect. The small clean beach area is perfect for kids to enjoy and the availability of games, grills and washer and drier make the whole stay easy and enjoyable.

My folks were in town from California this past week, and I wanted to share with them my love of…read moreMinnesota lake country. Unfortunately I don't own a beautiful cabin with which to entertain them, so we had to rely on finding a local resort. My wife and I spent over two hours researching and calling resorts around northern Minnesota. Unfortunately, it seems that most of the mom and pop establishments have been purchased by larger investment groups and hospitality chains that have turned them into monstrous money-making machines. Honestly, when I go "up nort" I don't need or want day spas, tennis courts, and luxury cruises. Nor do I want to pay $450 a night for a room that faces the highway, as one resort offered. Not to mention the one-week minimum stay that most require during the summer months. No, I prefer a quiet establishment on a smaller lake where I can simply connect with the natural surroundings. We were so happy to have found Edgewild, a small, more affordable ($210/night when we went), family-owned resort tucked into the forest on the edge of West Fox Lake. The cabin was rustic, but sufficient. The pontoon boat we rented was great for cruising and fishing. I loved being able to use free canoes whenever we wanted. And Fox Lake is perfect because it isn't big enough to support huge crowds of people. My only two (very small) suggestions to Pete and Bonnie, the extremely kind owners of Edgewild, are to increase to number of fire pits available to guests, and to upgrade the bedding situation. To explain, we would have preferred to have had our own bonfire one of the nights, and the comforters on our beds smelled a bit musty. Other than that, it was absolutely perfect.

As an avid fan of Northern Minnesota, I think Edgewild is a perfect mix of a rustic getaway with…read moreall the amenities of home. The cabins have been updated but still have the charm that a cabin built decades ago should have. We usually dock a boat for fishing but will rent a pontoon for a day in the lake. We've also golfed and biked nearby during our stay. The fishing is pretty solid on West Fox Lake. We can always find panfish, bass and smaller pike. Walleye though can be tricky but we've actually caught a couple right off the dock early in the year. The new owners are nice people who have done anything to help us make the most of our visits. That meant even finding me an axe to chop wood during our last stay - a great way to relieve stress I might add. Overall, I would recommend Edgewild and will definitely be returning.