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Tadpole Cafe at Fish Lake Resort

3.9 (7 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Romeo C.

Doesn't look like much from the window but one look at the menu and it's quickly clear that the Tadpole Cafe looks more like the catch of the day! Tadpole serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor seating only but the scenery makes it worth it. You can order at the window or inside. The inside of the cafe serves as a lounge, shop, taproom and rest area. Food is served expeditiously and on Red Checker Paper Food Trays. The gloriously coiled potato fragments appeared to be bathed in some boldly nuclear-orange spice concoction that complimented the burger quite well. They even had a little bit of crisp to them. Top them with ketchup if you'd like but they stood boldly as is. I ordered the Hungry Hiker Burger which was basically a double stacker cheeseburger! After crushing miles on the Pacific Crest Trail it was the perfect carb clenching high calorie combo meal that a thru-hiker needed. I've eaten gourmet burgers from food trucks and this was equally as tasty. The beef patty tasted fresh but a little overworked. You can tell that the patty was pressed a bit too much because it was the same size as the bun. My personal preference is to have the patty a little bigger so it peeks out from between the buns. The patty was cooked nicely and edges even had a little char to them like they were finished over a little open flame. I love that they went with the wheat sesame seed bun. They accentuated each other very well. The carbs in this High Protein Burger centered around whole wheat buns is the perfect meal for a thru-hiker but I highly recommend this meal even if you're camping or fishing while at Fish Lake Resort

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Compass by Margaritaville

Compass by Margaritaville

4.5
(83 reviews)
28.0 mi
$$

Trivia: What is the primary libation in a margarita? Hint: My favorite is Teremana…read more Excellent breakfast. Seriously the best free breakfast I've seen at a hotel in a long time. A great selection of hot and cold options. The bar/restaurant/pool all closed at 10 pm so this place is more family friendly than the name might suggest. The room was warm and the colors were chosen well. I particularly enjoyed the green accent wall behind the TV. There was a comfy chair and a nice rug by the bed. Excellent natural light from the window.

A Margaritaville in Medford? Actually a perfect place to have it. Hot weather goes well with…read moreMargaritas and a pool. The staff were nothing short of amazing. All cheerful and nice. Amber who checked us in had a personality and made checking in a pleasure. The pool area was beautiful, the whole property was spotless. There even was a casino full of slot machines across the parking lot with a driving range attached. Pretty epic. Like a one stop shop resort. I was there for work so I could not enjoy many of the amenities as I was too busy. But I am thinking about coming down for a weekend and just hanging out there. Food at the restaurant was good, the free breakfast had many different choices, and was decent quality. The rooms were nice and spacious, my only qualm was the shower had zero pressure. Like I said. I am pondering on flying all the way from Seattle just for a weekend of relaxation there. Literally one stop shop for everything!

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Breakfast plate: French toast, bacon, Sausage, eggs, potatoes
Breakfast plate: French toast, bacon, Sausage, eggs, potatoes
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The dining room
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Crater Lake Resort

Crater Lake Resort

3.9
(94 reviews)
26.6 mi
$

We stayed two nights in a partial RV site. (Water and electricity.). The park was not busy at all…read more It was June 11 & 12. Cute little resort. Had all the amenities we needed. However, I was surprised there was no central sanitary dump as I assumed and most reputable camp grounds that offer RV sites always have a dump station regardless of individual site connections. You should know that if you need to dump your RV tanks and reserve a partial hookup site, they will charge you $20 to use one of the full hookup sites sanitary dump. If those full hookup sites are full you are shit out of luck. Also know the laundry facility is $10 for the room key. Machines are no cost (if they work). So do as many loads as you can. Bathrooms are relatively clean. Expect to wait a while if the park is full as there is only one shower. Opps! Beware of charges to your credit card. There are many review comments abroad about this facility potentially scamming customers with faulty or dishonest charges without their permission. Check and double check your current and pending charges on your card (before and after) leaving the resort. Websites can be deceiving: Resort website says Crater Lake is 7 -8 miles (not correct) from resort as well as 30 minutes. It's actually approx. 22 miles. Not a big deal but that should really be reflected honestly. Note to business owner Matthew: Lots of negative or oddly worded back comments from him to those customers with less than positive reviews. Thats definately not a good look. And yes, people do read them and make decisions based on those negative reviews. The ladies at the front desk: Wow, I had to walk on egg shells. One was complaining about another customer when I entered the door. Again, not a good look. It seemed as though they both were bothered by check-ins. Love the community pizza oven and gas grill. Did not get a chance to use them. This is a great place for your dog to romp in the grass Nearest grocery store is 8-9 miles away. The Resort Store has some dry goods; canned junk and frozen things. So be sure to come prepared. Especially if you want to eat healthy nutritional.

We stayed here for one night and checked in after hours. The environment itself is beautiful,…read morequiet, rustic, and surrounded by nature, but there were some serious gaps in communication that affected our stay. The on-site store had very limited essentials and only accepted cash. We were told the card machine was down, but another family checking out after a multi-day stay said it had been broken the entire time. There was no prior notice about the cash-only setup, not even an email, and that made things unnecessarily difficult for travelers just passing through. The mosquitoes were relentless. My sister, who is allergic, got bitten all over within minutes. There was no warning or signage about the bug situation and no repellents or advice offered during check-in. We ended up buying Benadryl and bug spray from the store, which thankfully helped, but it was expensive and wiped out all the cash we had. The man working at the store was incredibly kind and tried his best to help us, which we really appreciated. Inside the cabin, the space was cute and cozy but basic. There weren't many toiletries provided, so definitely bring your own shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. That said, we were really happy to have an oven and a sink, which gave us the option to cook and clean on our own. After days of road trip meals and takeout, that felt like a luxury. We also saw birds foraging near the cabin and got to canoe on the creek for free. That ended up being one of the most peaceful and memorable parts of our trip. My mom and I shared a quiet moment on the water that made the visit feel special in spite of the rough patches. This place has a lot of potential and could be great for people who arrive fully stocked and prepared. With better communication about the cash policy, mosquitoes, and what amenities are or aren't included, it could be much more welcoming for short-term visitors.

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Crater Lake Resort
Crater Lake Resort
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Hyatt Lake Resort

Hyatt Lake Resort

3.8
(49 reviews)
16.7 mi
$$

My dad and I stopped in on a motorcycle ride the other day. We were greeted by the general manager,…read moreSheresa. She welcomed us like family. The atmosphere of the restaurant reminds me of a family cabin tucked away in the woods. I had the patty melt. My dad had the small cove pizza. I must say the food was incredible for the price it tasted authentic and like someone really took the time and love to make this food. The server Baker was very respectful while also being very personal, by the time we were done dining at this establishment I felt like family with the whole staff. I would Absloutly reccomend this place to anyone who is in the area. The views of the lake are Absloutly stunning this time of year the way the sun glances off of the water. When we finished our meal a problem with one of our bikes appeared which lead us to having to leave one of the bikes up here. Sheresa was a saint by letting us store the bike next to the restaurant keeping it away from anyone who was around while we went and got a pickup to bring it back home. This place is a gem I would give it 6 out of 5 stars if that was an option thank you to the staff here again.

My family and I showed up to our cabin at 9pm and there was already people staying in the cabin we…read morewere booked for! It was out in the middle of nowhere and the woman we were communicating with didn't answer any of our calls or texts. I even called the main number and left a voicemail and no one called us back. She then tried to tell us that she screwed up and told us the wrong cabin and instead of cabin 47 we were supposed to be in cabin 48 except my dad tried our code at all the surrounding cabins and none of them worked. We then had to drive an hr to a bathroom and to find a hotel at midnight for our family to stay at last minute. We were lucky that we were able to even find a hotel that had some vacancy. It was extremely upsetting, frustrating, and put our family in an unsafe situation.

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Hyatt Lake Resort
Large pizza with homemade crust
Large pizza with homemade crust
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Doubletree Ranch

Doubletree Ranch

4.9
(9 reviews)
60.4 mi
$$

Now that I've been to Doubletree Ranch several times, two things stand out to me that make this a…read moreunique experience: the hosts and the ranch itself. To start, Rick and Carol are about the best hosts you can imagine. Carol seems to go out of her way to accommodate almost anything you could possibly need, and Rick has some sort of photographic memory in which he remembers things we talked about over a year prior. I'm always greeted with a personalized note on my cabin, and if Rick or Carol aren't around to welcome me, one of the other cabin guests is just as likely to hail me in. Rick and Carol are hosts in the traditional sense- they are sharing their actual home with you, and want to make you feel like you're at home too. The other host that seems to go under-recongized is Shadow, the neighbor's dog who seems to turn up whenever someone wants to go for a hike or fire up the grill. Everyone loves Shadow! And she even seems to get along *really* well with every guest dog I've seen too. The ranch itself is a seemingly endless 160 acres of riverside property composed of woods, meadows, hills, trails and beaches. It's basically nature, complete with wild flowers, plants and animals- land that was once used by Native Americans, homesteaded by Rick and Carol's own family in the 1800s and passed down through the generations. While the trails aren't marked, they are wide, very obvious, well maintained and crisscross the property connecting the meadows with horse pastures, barnes, and ridges with amazing views of the valley below. Most are very easy and accessible to people of all ages. The beach is a particularly good spot for relaxing and swimming, and chairs are provided for guests in a small wagon that remains about 50 feet up shore from the water. It's fun to wave at the jetboats as the zoom by too. Accommodations at the ranch range from moderate-sized cabins (all hand-built by Rick himself) that sleep 4 or 5 to the large house overlooking the main meadow that sleeps about 12. There are also a few extra options like the covered wagon, with room for two, or the wall tents down by the river at the horse camp. So far I've stayed in two of the cabins and they have both proven very comfortable, cool, quiet and private. The screen porches are a really nice touch too, and the WiFi works great. I frequently find myself wishing that I could just let it all go and stay Doubletree Ranch forever. We can all dream I suppose.

WOW this place is beautiful!! is the first thing you think of when you pull up onto the doubletree…read moreranch. My wife and i celebrated our 1st year wedding anniversary here, and we couldnt have wanted anything more!! Rick and Carol are soooo nice!! The cabins was perfect with a new covered patio area making it the best place the relax and with a glass of wine and just look at the beautiful mountians and rouge river. I cant with to come back in september for the steelhead fishing!!!! Thank you sooo much Rick and Carol for the great hospitality and location. My wife talks about it everyday asking when we can go back :)

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Lush green meadow below the cabins.  Great for evening walks or deer watching.
Lush green meadow below the cabins. Great for evening walks or deer watching.
View of the cabins from the meadow.
View of the cabins from the meadow.
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Weasku Inn Historic Resort

Weasku Inn Historic Resort

4.5
(112 reviews)
46.9 mi
$$

I saw the many rave reviews and decided that this must be "the place". I'm going to be as objective…read moreas possible while setting the record straight- the staff were all good, and offering breakfast, appetizers and cookies/fire/s'mores in the evening was a really nice touch. As others have mentioned, the breakfast wasn't great, but we were travelling with little kids so having something to get the day started is really important (A for effort, C- for execution). They had a decent selection of beer and wine to order in the evenings (at reasonable prices for a hotel). The grounds were pretty nice. Things fall short of expectations when you get to the accommodations and location. Our cabin felt old and dilapidated, not "historic" in the sense of the Ahwahnee Lodge (Yosemite) or Lake MacDonald Lodge (Glacier). You walk in to a slightly damp environment that smells a bit like septic mixed with old camp fire. The couch, and carpet were pretty gross. Beds were mediocre, and although the sheets looked clean, the setup wasn't exactly confidence inspiring. Rooms are not cleaned daily, and since we have little people in diapers, we opted to just put the trash can outside. Perhaps the worst part was that we were put into the AFrame cabin with no possibility to change rooms (that's not what I booked). There's a steep ladder that leads to the second bed upstairs. This arrangement is not realistic or safe with toddlers. Overall, everything was just, kinda... shabby. "Historic" in the context of the Weasku is a euphemism for "run-down". As for location, if you think you're going to be right on the Rogue, you'd be mistaken. There's an irrigation ditch that runs directly behind the cabins, fed by a pump house about 100 yards away. If you do walk down to the river, be careful because this section is very dangerous/inhospitable. The river is really swift there, so it's not good for fishing (yes, no fishing spots there!), not good for kids, no beach stuff... but plenty of spiked berry brambles and poison oak if that's your thing. Road noise is constant and detracts from the vibe of peaceful seclusion. Interstate 5 is hidden by trees just on the other side of the river, so you'll hear that all night long. As for Grants Pass, unless you've got a reason to be there, you'd be better off somewhere like Ashland. The Weasku served our needs, and we all escaped without bedbugs or scabies. Would I stay again? Not if you paid me. Rating reflects great staff and nice grounds, with negative stars for accommodations.

We were driving through the area and decided to stop somewhere quiet and naturalistic to chill out…read morefor two nights. I saw some very positive reviews for The Weasku Inn on the Rogue River, so I booked it. I am SO glad I did! The lodge is nostalgic of days gone by, built in 1924-- so quaint and lovely. On arrival, a warm staff met us and we checked in to a picturesque cabin facing the river. Perfect! King sized SUPER comfy bed stacked high with lovely quilts. The cabin featured a lovely mountain-style, working rock fireplace with a comfy couch facing the fireplace, looking out onto the trees with the river beyond. The cabin had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The Weasku offers "appetizers" in the evening--which really is more like a meal. If you are still hungry after the appetizer hours, which we were not, restaurants for dinner are just a quick 5 minute drive away. There is a bar available to purchase wines, beer and ciders, if you wish, available all day long with complementary coffees and teas, as well. And the FULL breakfast is SO well done; not like those plastic, poorly done "breakfasts" served at many places--THIS is a proper, complete breakfast meal. There is a fire pit for evenings and complementary "s'more"kits are available for toasting on the fire. The Weasku staff were so warm and friendly and all seemed to be pleased to see us! We will most certainly return to this lovely spot. If what you want is a respite from the crazy, a quiet cozy place to relax and comfortable accommodations, you will love The Weasku. Amenities worth mentioning: Cabin includes: *TV *Hair dryer *Complimentary Wi-fi *Charging station for

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On the outside porch using the rockingchair
On the outside porch using the rockingchair
Weasku Inn Historic Resort
Weasku Inn Historic Resort

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