Best boarding and skiing in northern Minnesota hands-down. Jeff is the man he took care of my board…read morewaxed it polished it, and I've went the fastest I've ever gone in my life. Couldn't leave a better review. You should go to giant Ridge seriously.

We stayed in the resort over several days. Our room was nice. It was decorated with a cabin theme,…read morelots of log furniture, pine and birch tree wall art, and a few moose decor items. Everything was clean. The room came with a fully stocked kitchenette which is nice if you want to do some cooking but we ate out. No stove but there is a hot plate, dishwasher and refrigerator. It's nice to have a couch and TV separate from the bedroom. We golfed at The Legend and The Quarry. They were beautiful courses Fairways and greens were well maintained. Legend was a little less than 5100 from the forward tees which was very fair. Quarry was closer to 5200, so longer and much more narrow. Don't forget to look for the giant bear claw on The Legend. Lots of driving between some holes but enjoy the scenery while you are cruising. Great courses. I struggled to rate this. I loved the golf but the accommodations had some pros and cons. Lodging pros - separate bedroom and living area - kitchenette - close to everything we wanted to do - Two TVs Lodging cons - the shower water never got really hot to that end the jacuzzi in the room was never used because we couldn't get it hot enough to want to sit in it - separate rooms are nice but controlling the temp was hard as air conditioning was in bedroom but thermostat was in living room. There are fans to help but in the end the bedroom was usually very cold - the TV in the bedroom was hit or miss on displaying channels. - WiFi was hit or miss. - rooms are owned by individuals so it's like renting a vrbo. To that end, no housekeeping. Not sure if you could request it. We didn't stay long enough for it to be a major issue.

new owners are amazing! Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Great accommodation and very…read morenice location for a fun trip out of the city. Had WiFi that worked everywhere I went. Definitely will be coming back.

Had an amazing time getting away from the city and staying in a LARGE log cabin with my friends for…read morethe weekend! The view from the upstairs balcony over the lake with the fall trees was absolutely incredible and the wood stove was so cozy!! Had a lot of options for sleeping accommodations and the living space was fun and open! The WiFi was also a very strong connection! I was able to connect to my work server to get a couple quick things done! The new owners are super nice and very personable, I'm excited to come back as soon as I can!!

Went on a lovely trip with my boyfriend and friends! The rental situation was very disorganized,…read morebut luckily aside from that this trip was awesome! I recommend going to Charlie's on the resort and to checkout the live music on late nights. The hot tub was great after hours of snowboarding too. So much fun we might make this trip annually! The slopes were way more difficult than I had expected, but they had runs for everyone no matter the experience. My friend is a beginner, I am average, and the two guys are great snowboarders. Lutsen is awesome!

I've never skiied here, but I've gone up the gondola in the fall twice now, and it's been some of…read moremy favorite memories of fall! HOT TIP: Fall happens even earlier on the North Shore! Don't wait until late October - you won't see much. Mid-September is often peak :) We purchased tickets online and queued mid-morning on a weekday to go enjoy the fall colors. It was great timing, as I hear it gets busy on weekends and later in the day. The ride up is soooo pretty! At least the past two years, they've given parties their own gondola so you don't have to ride with others. At the top, you simply MUST go to the lookout on the west side. That's the most stunning view and absolutely worth it! The east side view from the chalet/restaurant is pretty too, because you can see the water, but not nearly as colorful. Absolute MUST DO in the fall!

I have stayed at the Lodge 3 years in a row now with my family for a weekend fall color getaway…read more This year's trip was by far the worst. We stayed there the first weekend of October. I paid 300 a night for a hillside view room. When I checked in I was told all the rooms in the lodge are independently owned, like condos. Thought it was weird but no biggie. Got to the room and it was toward the end of the building with hardly a hillside view. I went to the front desk and asked to change rooms. I was told none of the rooms really had a hillside view and was told they were booked up. Ok fine. Went back to the room and it was in rough shape, big chip on toilet seat, dings and scratches all over the walls, mismatched paint on the walls where they tried to cover it up, and the room was roasting despite it being the first weekend of October. The thermostat on the wall did not work, but there was a note next to it saying to use the heating/cooling unit in the bedroom to control the room temp. Only problem is that cools the bedroom but not the rest of the place. Our whole stay my daughter slept on the pull out futon in the living room with a fan on her while I was freezing in the bedroom. The last straw and the main reason I am writing this review is that my wife, daughter and I hiked up the hillside. When we got almost to the top my daughter started feeling dizzy, weak and nauseous. She has a medical history of having low blood pressure. My wife took her to get a ride down to the bottom of the hill on the chairlift due to her medical issues and was not only dismissed by the girl working, she was basically called a liar and a scammer just trying to get a free ride. My daughter felt so bad and cried, all while having a medical issue. My wife and daughter were turned away by the lady working. A male co worker of the lady witnesses the interaction and apologized. He then gave them a ride to the bottom of the hill on a utility vehicle. I emailed the lodge about what happened, looking for them to address the indicent with the Terrible female employee but have not received a response for almost 2 weeks now. I am writing this review so that others are aware of our experience with this Family Friendly" resort.

if you're thinking about going to the spa here at this property... SAVE YOUR TIME & MONEY! horrible…read moreexperience starts at the front desk by an older woman who directs you to the spa, unpleasantly though, like i was putting her out of her way to ask where to go. then arrive to the spa where is it very tiny, not clean at all, and the masseuse talked the ENTIRE time while i was just trying to relax and unwind. (photo attached of dirty old spa sofa in waiting area). do not recommend at all.

This is one of our favorite vacation spots! There is ALWAYS lots of beautiful snow every year even…read morewhen the rest of the state is dry. The pine trees are so thick and they hold inches of fresh, bright white flakes on their rich, green branches. Words just can't describe the breathtaking winter wonderland up here. Andy, your delightful host, makes sure you have freshly groomed trails every day. When you've had your fill of skiing and snowshoeing, the hot tub and sauna will soothe your muscles and relax your spirit. If you're feeling adventurous, you can jump through a trap door in the frozen lake after getting heated up in the sauna.

Stayed here on Sunday (got the last room available) to get rested up for skiing at Lutsen the next…read moreday (what a disappointment Lutsen Ski was) and it is such a cozy place, both inside the reception area, and in the motel room. The wind was blowing outside heavily (up to 40 mph winds I believe) and it made for a great experience, as you could hear the waves (which were just 100 feet away down the hill) and howling winds, but it was contrasted perfectly with the warm hotel room. Perfect sleeping weather as the combo created a God like white noise. Comfortable beds, clean, comfortable sheets and linens, even a refrigerator and two burner stove, all for about $120, not to mention the best part (the above descrbed ambiance)..a really fair deal! Front desk folks were really nice too. In the future, whenever I go to Lutsen, I'll definitely be staying at Solbakken.

When reviewing a hotel, for me, the main question is always: Would you stay there again? And the…read moreanswer is yes, in a heartbeat! My 3 priorities were all there: price, convenience, and cleanliness. The pros: ~The price: My group got a package through the lutsen website. The price for 2 nights of lodging and 2 days of lift tickets was ridiculously cheap. This is the main reason I liked this place so much. ~The location: We went to ski, and it was extremely convenient to Lutsen ski area. It was also right on Lake Superior so were able to get some very beautiful scenic shots by the lake. ~It was clean. ~Easy check in and out....Minimal interaction....I barely saw the people who run the place. But I prefer it like that. Cons: ~Walls in the motel were pretty thin. So if you're looking for some privacy, try one of cabins (and they're closer to the lake) ~Water pressure was a little low. It was only really low in one of our rooms so I think that's fixable.