We were traveling through Minnesota and stopped in Detroit Lakes for the evening when we happened…read moreupon Holiday Haven. I love the location of this place. It is within walking distance of restaurants and pubs, and there is a lovely public beach right across the street. Now, this is not a Holiday Inn or a Doubletree. If you are looking for a room that is modern and offers conveniences and luxury, this is not where you want to stay. BUT, if you are looking for a comfortable and quiet place to sleep that is within walking distance of fun places along a beautiful lake and you don't mind that it is outdated (in a charming sort of way), minimalistic, small, and basic, then this place would suit you quite well. And the prices are pretty decent (i.e., you get what you pay for). A few things: they leave you only one roll of toilet paper (maybe ask for an extra when you check in, I be prepared to ask for more), there is NO shampoo in the room, there is no alarm clock (most of us have cell phones or other devices that have alarms, though), no phone. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would probably go back.

First off we were greeting immediately and it just continued to be better our waitress so was kind…read moreand accommodating. The food was delicious. We will 100 percent be coming back we heard the chicken sandwich is a must have. Lookin forward to many more times there. Keep up the good food and amazing service to be honest that's what we loved the most.

Fantastic place! Great menu with excellent food. The atmosphere is upscale, prices are fair,…read moreand drinks are excellent!

This was by far the best weekend long wedding I've ever been to! The staff-wonderful, the food-…read moreterrific, the cabins-perfect! There were no ticks, not 1! We went fishing, swimming, canoeing, cooled down with our kids in the bastment (fantastic play room/game area for kids of all ages super nice and cool down there) during the day when we weren't at the beach, cooling down in the water. My only complaint, would be (probably the same as everyone else) that there is no A/C. With 2 small children, I worried the heat would be too much for them but luckily the temps weren't bad. If it had been 10 degrees higher during the humid daytime, I would have been not so happy. All in all, this was a WONDERFUL, organized, lovely, beautiful, kind, delicious, clean, fun, unique and stress free (as possible) experience for myself and my immediate family. We had a great time, best wedding ever. Did I mention the food was fantastic?!

Ok the location is great, lake is awesome and not crowded at all, fishing is outstanding, but the…read morerental cabins need work. It has come a long way but don't go for the cabins, go for the outdoors!

Best fresh cooked food in Ulen. I ordered a burger and could tell by the taste that it was made on…read morethe grill then and there unlike many places. Staff was very friendly and struck up conversation with us. The malt was the best part of my visit to the drive-in. If you plan on stopping there may I recommend the hot fudge malt and cheese balls.

Great, difficult, well kept course! Can stop for snacks between 9&10 (wish there were more…read moreoptions!). Friendly staff. Drink cart started after 10. Restaurant opened around then too. Not crazy busy on Thursday before July 4th. Had some members pass our group respectfully.

This is probably my favorite course to golf in the area. It has a nice mixture of trees, hills,…read morewater, straight-aways, and tough-angled fairways. I golf there every summer with friends in a scramble tournament and the Forest Hills is always a good host, and you can tell they truly appreciate the business. At the clubhouse, they have a 19th hole bar on the lower level and Izzo's restaurant on the top level. You're only a mile or so west of Detroit Lakes, but you can also rent rooms at the resort. There is also a small mini golf course and ice cream shop adjacent to the parking lot.

This is the place to camp in Detroit Lakes! Family owned. Spotless…read more Nice cement pads with picnic tables. Lots of amenities like playground, horseshoe pits, birdie golf course, a building with tons of games and activities if it's raining. There are a ton of rules, but that's what makes it so nice! It is super quiet. The owners are usually on site running around maintaining everything. We look forward to staying here twice every season!

This is my sixth summer and I feel like, and am treated, like family. Sites are grassy, spacious,…read moreand very well maintained. Laundry room is very clean, convenient, and low cost. There has been a dramatic increase in the wifi service which is also important to me. My grandchildren visit often and are never bored with plenty of no cost activities for them. I could go on, but I think the best recommendation is that I have reservations for my seventh year.

I married into a family that comes here annually, three generations and counting…read more This is a great place to do a week together as a family in the summer. For the kids -with endless energy- there are both planned activities and ready access to all sorts of things to prevent boredom. All sorts of water toys and playmates and a variety of land games too. For the adults, it's a genuine place to unwind. Ample opportunities to share in the adventure, as a family or on your own. From planned things (closest to the pin, waterslide) to spontaneous (grab a kayak and explore the lake). Or take your favorite book and rotate between your porch, the deck, and the lawn. The cabins are simple and relaxing, and it's nice to fall asleep in the afternoon to gentle waves. Even the wifi has been upgraded in the past few years for those pesky moments when you need it. Meals are held in a dining hall with servers. The food's not amazing but usually fits the bill after a day in the sun. Timing is never strict. What this place is not: a luxury resort with catering staff. If you're expecting St Regis of the Woods, reset. The amenities are from a bygone era, the staff is exceptionally polite but aren't here to run drink orders, and the grounds are simple but not overdone. You won't find TVs or a high-class cafe, nor room service and gourmet cuisine. You will find time to actually take a break and recharge. Honestly, it's hard to think of how Fair Hills could improve. Sure, the cabins could use some updating (though I suspect a massive capital cost). And it'd be nice for places a bit nicer for adults to congregate, maybe stocked with some beer (most common spaces are kid-friendly, and so not too comfortable). But the easiest thing would probably be an upgrade to the coffee, which for a San Francisco snob always leaves me hanging.

We were here for an extended weekend/wedding. I can't say enough good things about it. The staff…read morewas incredibly accommodating, patient, and welcoming - they treated all 130 wedding partiers as valued guests. Their range of activities kept us busy for three days, including all kinds of water sports (kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, paddle boating, sailing, fishing), bikes (for a fee), golfing, golf carts (for a fee), bonfires, pool/hottub, deck over the lake and deliciousssss breakfast. The wedding, of course, was gorgeous. The resort was perfect for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The food for all of the above was consistently yummy. They basically put the entire place at the disposal of the wedding party, and it was so. much. fun. I rave, but I mean every word. One note - it is very family friendly/laid back, so give them a little while to wander in and help you if you're checking in late. When we arrived, they were practicing singing in the ballroom (oh yeah, many of the employees are from Europe, so they sing to practice their English). And, you may have to drive around for awhile to find the main lodge, as there are no signs. I can't even say how wonderful it was. Perfect weekend there.