Very quaint condo, hotel, and resort, charming, Northwoods decor, and perfect location for hitting…read morethe snowmobile trails. Most of the rooms have a small balcony that in the summer would be perfect for cocktails overlooking the beautiful tree line lake in your backyard. In the winter time, there's a whirlpool tub in the bedroom to look out over the snow, covered trees and beautiful winter wonderland while you soak the stress away. Because it's condos almost all the rooms have a small full kitchen, though it's not well stocked. Small conveniences like a vase for flowers would be helpful.

The room was very clean, service was friendly and helpful. There was a lovely view of the lake.read more

Got the chance to visit Black's Cliff Resort due to a friend who vacations up there regularly. We…read morewent for the winter time + over NYE. It was such a fun, unique and refreshing trip to take in the winter. It truly seemed like we were in a real life snowglobe. The resort itself seemed to be about 13 cabins. We were in one that comfortably slept 6 grown adults. We also were able to bring our little pug up with us (For a small additionally fee). The family that runs the resort is as sweet as can be. Very hospitable & has a great resort dog that we saw running around during our time there. The snow had fallen fresh, making it a bit difficult to get out of the drive way but it was plowed in record time. I would of loved to enjoy the back deck of the cabin more (that had an awesome hanging bed!) or been able to have my dog use the dog park - but sadly he was sinking in the snow. The cabin came pretty fully stocked in the kitchen - which was helpful for the meals we were planning. The bathroom/shower was great and had plenty of hot water. Fire wood was abundant for the fireplace within the cabin. And the lake was great to see all snow covered. I hope I get the chance to enjoy this part of the Northwoods in the summer!

The Northwoods is one of my favorite places in the country, and I've stayed at a few places in both…read moresummer and winter. Black's Cliff Resort is by far the gem amongst the many other good options. I have to give the credit to my girlfriend who found the place, and also the time of year, first week of June, it was so quiet and peaceful. We stayed in the Birchwood cabin, right next door to the resort keepers place, home to the resort dog a regal golden retriever who seems to be doing very well in his professional role. The cabin was amazing, with a fireplace inside, stocked with local firewood, and a backyard fire pit. A breezeway overlooking the lake with a bed hanging from the ceiling was the perfect spot for a Sunday afternoon snooze after the drive up from Chicago. Later in the evening, after dinner, I noticed the light fading and wandered down the stairs to one of the most thrilling sunsets I have witnessed. And I was the solo witness because not a soul was stirring on that lake in early June, and evening chill negated my girlfriends interest in the natural beauty. That night, on the soft bed, I had the best night's sleep in at least a year.

Entire stay was stress free and overall amazing, extremely courteous staff. Check in and out was…read moreeasy. Clean rooms and beds. Boat dock was nice, especially with outlets available to charge boat batteries.

From the owner: Located right on Lake Minocqua, our beautiful condominium resort is here to offer peace and…read morerelaxation for the entire family. Situated just south of downtown, each room boasts private patios and lake views, so you can enjoy both the town life and the beauty of nature in one vacation. With amenities such as indoor swimming, a hot tub, a tennis and basketball court, fire pits, grills, bikes, rowboats, and free boat slips for every unit, you'll never feel tired of enjoying life at the lake. Bring your friends, bring your family, and wake up to the water and unwind to sunsets.

Where to start... I was first introduced to Square's by my father-in-law 5 years ago, and I'm…read moregreatful for it every time I'm in the area. The bar is a simple 10 stool, 3 table dimly lit area with a plethora of northwoods nostolgia adorning every square inch of wall space. The pool table has become a package liquor depot and cases of beer form a dividing wall between the bar and tables. The place has a couple tv's which usually are tuned to ESPN for a Badger or Packer game. Consider yourself blessed if you can find a spot at the bar. There is only one bathroom for ladies and ladies (think Scottish). Most important: watch your tongue! Those with foul mouths may be asked to leave, no joke. You can get beers in 12oz or 40oz, mostly domestics and a few from New Glarus' brewery and obviously your mixers and cocktails too. Then there is John Bernard, the kind and always reliable proprietor. He works every single day of the year alongside his golden retriever, Bruno, and is always good for some friendly banter along side your beer and fresh popcorn. I would think there will be statues made of this man some day. Did I mention he's the fire warden too? Well he is. John and his establishment are Northwoods to a T. You owe it to yourself to try this place.

As classic and authentic as any bar in the Northwoods. John (the owner) is one of a kind. Stop in…read morefor the house specialty, a shorty (40oz). Bar is open EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR! A must stop for anyone passing through.

An old Best Western in need of some TLC. The linens are clean, but the rooms smell like stinky…read morefeet (probably from all the snowmobile boots outside rooms). It is an okay place to stay for a night passing through on a snowmobile, but not for long durations. The bar offers pizzas and air-fryer frozen chicken tenders (nothing to write home about), and you see the pool/jacuzzi from the entry. With that in mind, I will say that the breakfast in the morning is good with eggs, sausages, and waffles you can make yourself.

So this is a perfect hotel for a visit to Minocqua. Rooms have been updated and the location is…read morefantastic. You can walk to town in less than a few minutes. Right across the street you have a small beach, playground, tennis courts. Full breakfast included includes waffle maker, eggs, sausage, yogurt, cereal- something for everyone. Beds are comfortable and clean. Will definitely stay here again!!!

Worst "perch" dinner I've had in my 83 years. The plate had 3 quite large pieces of fish. I've…read morenever seen perch filets that size or shape. It had no flavor. The "fish" and French fries tasted the same. I asked the server what kind of perch it was. She said "I don't know, I guess lake perch." Terrible!

We just were there for lunch today. Excellent service and great food. The staff were very…read moreaccommodating to four adults and four kids. We will definitely be coming back soon!

We stayed in the Bluewater suite and it exceeded all our expectations!…read moreUpdated, modern, and very comfortable, with gorgeous views.

As retirees, we want to travel a bit more. I was satisfied that I could find a room in a motel that…read morewas rated well among customers. I thought it was pretty nice that, on the day before the stay, they sent me several text messages about how to get to our room: directions from the main desk, the combinations to the digital locks and how to use them, and they even sent me a picture of the room's door. The outside of the hotel looked clean and might have had a recent remodel. There was no professional landscaping, but I didn't expect to see any, either. It became clear immediately that those text messages were worth saving. There is a digital combination lock for the main door and the same combination for the door leading up to our room. There was no one at the main desk, which I thought was odd. Our room's door was missing the trim around it (I was told via text that the digital lock is new, so I assume that the whole door is new, too?). Our room was located on the second floor - the only room on the second floor. The only way to get there was to navigate the narrow hallway then climb some stairs that were slightly steeper than standard. Because we are retirees and my wife's knees have been surgically replaced, the steepness made it difficult to get to our room. When I got to the top of the stairs I could see that there is a non-zero probability of accidentally falling down the stairs as there is no door or gate at the top. Nevertheless, the room looked spacious and cozy. The bedroom was comfortable and well set up. It was roomy, had comfy chairs, a day beef in addition to the king bed, a coffee bar, and a TV which we didn't use. It looks like they spent most of their remodeling money on the bathroom. It's very nice and big (see pics). The bedroom's and hallway's carpeted areas don't feel like they're well-padded. Our picture window looks out over a lake with loads of lilypads and a deck. We got lucky and saw three deer (a doe and two fawns). If you don't like interacting with humans, you don't have to. We did online booking, got our keys (digital combinations) via text message, and left without seeing anyone. I wonder how long it would have taken to get assistance if we needed it. In sum, we would not stay at this motel in the future. For younger persons with good knees, this would be a good choice.

This unique, small motel in the heart of beautiful Minocqua WI was a pure delight. Lovely, albeit…read moresmall room that was beautifully updated was perfect for our three night stay. The obviously well insulated rooms were quiet and with the thick, updated keypad entry to our room was great. No key necessary. Quick and easy check in and out was also really nice. Its location in walking distance to the entire town was fantastic. We will definitely return to this fantastic deal of a motel in a vacation wonderland. Best of luck to the staff @ Aqua Aire Inn!

Fantastic place to stay! Owners are very nice. Cabins are fantastic. All is so grand for a…read morewonderful time. We highly recommend anyone to have an event here. And all guests stay here! We stayed in 9B beautiful views! Our nieces wedding was beautiful and everyone enjoyed the event & the accommodations. Simply Grand!

I go to Dillmans for the Art Seminars. The resort is delightful but the art seminars are inspiring…read moreand one of the best things I have done in years. My husband gave me a seminar for Christmas and it is still one of the best gifts I have ever gotten. The Seminar teachers are very good and treated me as though I was a valued friend. I learned a lot and I have sent many many of my friends to this resort. The entire staff is so helpful I really want to go back.

WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN. Stayed there for two days. Dog…read morehair all over on the first floor. First there was a large sewage smell in the hallway. I was nice enough to ignore. The water is slimy. The lifeguards don't speak any English. This facility does NOT care about who they hire. Second day, the whole POOL smelled like PROPANE GAS. The girl lifeguard brought up how her eyes burn so bad from the gas. MULTIPLE families came up to me asking if their lungs burn and smell this propane gas. I brought it up kindly to the front desk, Roxanne, she threw her hands up in the air, and said the lifeguards are supposed to take care of it. SHE TRIED CALLING THE LIFEGUARDS ON THE WALKY TALKY, nobody answered 4x! She was pissed that I even brought it up. The worst part? The lifeguard manager, some dude with a braid, comes up and tells me it's from the outside grills propane... then he said it's from the Canadian smoke. June last year, the same issue happened to another family, propane gas smell in the pool. HE PROCEEDS TO TELL ME, what do you want me to do?! Shut the whole pool down?!? And he walks AWAY mid conversation. He couldn't even tell me what the smell was, never tested anything, it was so TOXIC. The woman bartender manager listened and she said "just don't swim if it bothers you" HELLO?!? I paid for 2 days to stay here. Wouldn't you be upset if you paid two days and can't swim?! Mind you, there's a photo of the lifeguard manager guy with a braid, posted a year ago, sleeping on the job. They really don't care about this facility. There's no complimentary water at breakfast (she told me to use the sink) and it's all donuts and horrible choices. I would never stay here again. Worst service and I'll be contacting BBB. My poor kids lungs, ruined our night, and I wasn't offered any resolution. I feel super sick from that pool and will be taking higher action. This place needs to be shut down. Oh, and the water slides shredded both of my kids bathing suits into pieces. Both bottoms have huge holes from lack of proper remodeling. I only posted this review because of the toxic gas, the way I was treated. Never ever ever again.

There was a snow storm on March 13th. I noticed the sidewalks or walkways were not shoveled. I…read morewent to the main desk around 7:30am to ask when would they be cleared so I could make my way to my car. The lady with the shoulder length hair ( not the one with the short hair who worked overnight, she was really nice) stated someone should be in around 9am. By noon, I noticed nothing was cleared so I went back up to the desk. She stated they had no one to remove the snow from the sidewalks. There was at least a foot of snow and to drag luggage through it would have been a nightmare. So I asked if they had a shovel that I could borrow as my car was backed up to the patio to my room. She stated she did not have a shovel I could borrow, however, I could purchase a shovel and pointed to some shovels for sale near the door. Why would a water park sell shovels to people that rent their hotel suites? Anyway, I smiled and went back to my room. I ended up using the microwave plate to remove as much snow as I could.In order to get to my trunk and get the heck out of there. It took me a couple of weeks to write this review, as i've been staying at other hotels in the area, and i've explained the situation and the other area hotels have looked at me like I was crazy. Never again will I stay here. I come here weekly for work and our business pays for our travel expenses. Would love to know from the management why should we purchase shovels from you in order to clean the sidewalks to access our vehicles?