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.

Christine is AMAZING!!! She was extremely responsive to emails and terrific to work with. Pricing…read morewas reasonable and included a second photographer. She and her husband Troy came down to Como Conservatory to photograph our wedding last weekend. The weather was atrocious and there was a huge lack of communication from the site. Even through that Christine kept a smile on her face. She made us feel comfortable and was so good with our 9 month old son. Our wedding was on Sunday, and we had our Sneak Peek on Monday. I would 1,000% recommend her to anyone who asks!

My husband and I visited hotel Rapids eatery on a Saturday morning for breakfast. This is a small…read morespot within a somewhat recently renovated hotel. We really enjoyed that they had a unique option of crêpes and delicious coffee, which is not common in northern Minnesota. Overall, we had a great breakfast. I would highly recommend getting both a savory option and a sweet option as the portions are not very big. The coffee was also delicious. The service was very friendly and quick and the overall vibe was cozy. I would definitely recommend. Because this is in a hotel the parking lot is large with plenty of space.

TLDR: we recommend this motel, and will stay again anytime we're in the area! Posting separate…read morecafe/bar review. We stayed 3 nights in unit 20; it sits atop the office/bar, so it sticks out from the rest of the motel, windows on 3 sides. It's a super cute unit! Very impressive remodel. I loved the black-and-white photo art on one of the BR walls, it would be really cool to see more art in here. We loved that it had a heated mudroom at the foot of the stairs to remove your boots before you come up to the unit. A little bench or stool in there would be nice to sit and take off your boots for those of us who are over 40. ;-) The suite had just about everything we need, which typically never happens. There were even wine glasses! It could use a can opener and some dish towels, but other than that, the kitchenette was well appointed. We loved having a toaster. There were even hot plates (but no pots to cook in) and 2 coffee makers. My only complaint is there was no decaf coffee, and when I asked at the front desk, they said they only had caffeinated coffee for the rooms? Seems like an odd thing to skimp on, but I was able to purchase cups of decaf from the coffee bar downstairs, so not a huge deal. The fridge is a pretty decent size for a motel, it even has a separate freezer! An ice cube tray in the freezer would be nice. Each bedroom had a TV, desk, closet and full-sized bed. It would be nice to have closet valets to set luggage on- I typically like to avoid setting my bag on the floor. We loved having separate rooms and desks in each room, and took full advantage of them, as each of us had to work over our stay. Recommend getting queen beds in the bedrooms when they replace the mattresses. Beds were okay, but old and pretty soft, and probably should be replaced soon to match the upscale vibe they are going for here. Website says their bedding is "luxurious" and it felt fine, but we prefer 100% cotton sheets. And we noticed there were some rips in the comforters and pulls (from a dog?) on the rugs. Not a big deal, but details like this matter when you're trying to be upscale. We stayed toasty warm even though it was below zero all weekend. It has electric baseboard heating throughout the unit, but not sure what's up with the super loud heater in bathroom? It was the only heater that made loud noises, and we couldn't control when the noises happened, so it was irritating while we were watching movies together. But the great thing is we didn't ever hear any noise from other guests, even though below us was the office/bar. We did however constantly hear street noise, which can't be helped on a main thoroughfare. You get used to it after a day or so. Recommend bringing earplugs if you're a light sleeper, truck traffic goes through there all night long. They desperately need blackout curtains in all the bedrooms, it was wayyyyy too bright with just the blinds closed, even at night. Installing blackout curtains would help with the street noise as well. The only sour note in the whole weekend was the front desk clerk, Kayla. I'm not sure what her problem was, but she was rude, defensive, sarcastic and seemed angry to see me whenever I entered the office/bar. She seemed to snap at her coworkers as well, and made them visibly uncomfortable. Also- it really would have made our Sunday morning tons easier if we could have gotten a late check out, but they refused to allow it unless we paid for half a day. ($77). But, it was such a fantastic experience otherwise, I am still giving Hotel Rapids 4 stars!

Emily is amazing! I went to her for a boudoir session and felt super comfortable during the whole…read moreshoot. Emily allows you to bring whatever you want as props or clothing, she also has multiple chairs, stools, backgrounds and props in which you are allowed to use. She does 100's of pictures within an hour in all sorts of settings. This was a gift for my husband on our wedding day and he was blown away! Pictures were amazing and Emily was fantastic!!!! I was on a time crunch and she moved the process right along and had my photo book completed before the promised timeframe. Definitely would recommend Emily Law for your photo needs. Thank you Emily! Jackie H.

This was, without question, the worst hotel experience I have ever encountered, and it has left me…read morequestioning the standards and practices maintained at your property. My party consisted of myself, my wife, my mother-in-law, and--most critically--our 9-day-old daughter, which made the condition and functionality of the hotel especially important. Below is a comprehensive list of the issues we encountered during our short but deeply disappointing stay: 1. Undisclosed Amenity Closures Upon arrival, I was informed that the pool, hot tub, and both ice machines were out of order. At no point during booking was this mentioned, which is a clear failure of transparency and a breach of expectations based on your advertised amenities. 2. Room Confusion at Check-In After being handed my room key, the front desk attendant abruptly paused me to double-check whether someone else had already been checked into the same room earlier that day. This does not inspire confidence in your reservation system or guest security protocols. 3. No Hand Soap or Bar Soap in Room Upon entering the room, we discovered no hand soap or bar soap was provided. When I went to the front desk, I was told the hotel was out of soap entirely and was offered body wash as a substitute. For any guest this would be unacceptable--but for us, traveling with a newborn infant, this posed a serious health and sanitation risk during a time when hygiene is critically important for feeding, diaper changes, and newborn care. I was forced to leave the hotel and purchase soap from a nearby gas station at my own expense. 4. Plumbing Leak in Bathroom At approximately 1 a.m., I discovered a large puddle of water in the bathroom, which was leaking from the pipe under the sink. Upon inspection, I found that the leak had clearly been a known issue, as a towel had been wrapped around the pipe as a makeshift fix--prior to our arrival. The sink also failed to drain properly, leaving standing water in the basin throughout our stay. 5. Unauthorized Entry by Staff Later in the morning, we were startled by a hotel employee entering our room unannounced, waking up our 9-day-old daughter. The staff member apologized, claiming that the room was showing as unoccupied in the system. This is a major breach of privacy and guest safety, especially given the age of our child. 6. Inadequate and Dirty Bedding Both beds in the room were made with sheets that were too small for the mattresses, causing them to come loose repeatedly during the night. Additionally, the microwave was filthy, with visible food splatter inside when my mother-in-law attempted to use it. 7. Filthy Bathroom and Linens The shower had hair in it from a previous guest, and the towel I used after showering had pubic hair on it, which was disgusting and left me feeling dirtier than before I entered the shower. This level of uncleanliness is inexcusable in any hospitality setting. 8. False Advertising of Breakfast Despite advertising a complimentary breakfast, there was no breakfast available during our stay. This was another serious letdown in a long series of broken promises. 9. Poor Staff Conduct and Facility Maintenance Throughout the hotel, the garbage cans were overflowing, including those in the lobby and outside. To make matters worse, members of the hotel staff were heard loudly complaining about their jobs while sitting in the public areas, with one even commenting that they were on a "three-hour break from cleaning."

I booked 3 months in advance. When we got there no pool, no hot tub, no breakfast…read more Tried to charge me a cancellation fee! We chose to stay there to play in the pool with the grandkid. The manager told me not having a pool was no big deal. The employees were not professional in speaking and attire. The manager informed us that the pool has been down since June. it has actually been down for about 3 years.

Green World Project supplied my wedding guests with their parting gifts, and I was so happy with…read morethe saplings! These arre SO reasonably priced, and it's a great way to greenify your wedding a bit. Who really needs another candle/bottle stopper/photo album.... you can give out TREES. Hello! And you can personalize a message and pick the way you want to display your tree... I put it in a green tube with green end caps and a sage green ribbon, it was really pretty! These people were so nice - they called me when they caught an error, everything was dealt with professionally and with ease. My trees arrived right when they were supposed to, 100% healthy and in-tact. I'm not sure how many of my guests planted their trees, but at they very least you're supporting an oxygen-producing farming practice. Also, side-note: the tubes I selected for the trees were later used as a relay-race handoff during some sort of drunken challenge in a church parking lot, so these can be real fun!

No one answers the phone or calls back after leaving them a message. Is this company still in…read morebusiness?