Resort Rental Policies

Lodging Rates: Our cabin base rate is indicated with the weekly or nightly rate for each cabin or suite. These prices do not include Minnesota state sales tax (6.5%), local lodging tax (3%). Our cabins are generally rented on a weekly basis (Saturday to Saturday) between Memorial weekend and Labor Day weekend. We do NOT charge a 3% service fee like other area resorts! Click here to view our individual rates by cabin/suite and season.

Individual Reservations/Deposits: A major credit card is required to hold/guarantee a reservation. Deposits may be made by check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. To secure your weekly reservation we require a $400.00 deposit for a 4-7 night reservation and a 50% deposit for all other reservations. The balance will be due at check-in. A "tab" can be established for all charges incurred during your stay and will be collected by the close of business the day before your scheduled departure. Return to Top

Group Reservations/Deposits: A group is defined as any related multiple unit rental with three (3) or more cabins/suites. A major credit card is required to hold/guarantee a reservation. Deposits may be made by check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. To secure your weekly reservation we require a deposit of $500/cabin or suite. The balance will be due sixty (60) days prior to your arrival. Group reservation payments are non-refundable UNLESS we are able to re-rent your reserved accommodations(s). All other resort polices are applicable. Return to Top

Cancellations: Because of our small size, cancellations have a significant affect.

• If you should need to cancel your 4-7 night reservation, deposits will be refunded minus a $75 service charge IF we receive at least 90 days WRITTEN notification of your cancellation.

• As a part of our 4-7 night cancellation policy WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT to rent your cabin or suite. If we obtain a new rental, we will transfer your deposit to a future stay of equal or greater value within a one-year period MINUS any discounts we may have offered to obtain a "last minute" reservation. At the time of the new reservation, 50% of your remaining reservation balance will due. This is non-refundable in the event of a second cancellation.

• If you should need to cancel your 1-3 night reservation, your 50% deposit is non-refundable. You may immediately make another reservation within the next sixty (60) days to avoid the cancellation fee. At the time of the new reservation, the remaining 50% will be charged to your account and the entire reservation balance will be non-refundable in the event of a second cancellation.

• Guests failing to cancel ANY reservation at least TWO WEEKS prior to their scheduled arrival date shall be responsible for the entire balance due for their stay UNLESS we are able to fill the vacancy caused by your cancellation. If we are able to filled your canceled reservation you may book a future stay within a one-period of equal or greater value minus a $75 process fee and any "last minute discount" we may have offered to fill your original reservation dates. Return to Top

Check-In May Vary by Season: We GUARANTEE that your cabin will be ready on time! Our standard check-in time is 3:00pm for our cabins and 4:00pm for our suites. Marie offers an early check-in during our spring, fall, quiet and winter seasons whenever possible.

Check-Out May Vary by Season: Our standard cabin check-out time is 9:00am and suites check-out time is 10:00am. Guest accounts should be settled by 8:30pm the night before check-out. Marie offers an extended check-out time during our spring, fall, quiet and winter seasons whenever possible-if interested, please inquire at check-in. Return to Top

Maid or Housekeeping Services: Are available if requested at the time of your reservation. 250 plus $30 for each additional person. Maid service consists of daily cabin cleaning (including the kitchen), fresh bath and kitchen towels and making beds. A daily $15/person guest charge will be applied to account for this service. Return to Top

Visiting Guests or Day Guests: A Day Guest is defined as ANYONE who visits a registered resort guest at any time. Day Guests MUST register in the lodge upon arrival-unregistered guests will be asked to register or leave. A Day GUEST fee of $9/person will be charged to your account if your visiting guest uses ANY outdoor amenity (playground, beach, water toys, etc.) during their visit. A day guest may visit between 8:00am and 10:00pm (Quiet Time) or they will be considered an overnight guest and applicable fees will apply. We reserve the right to limit the number of persons and guests per cabin to maintain the peace and enjoyment of all of our guests. If you are anticipating a large group of day guests, advance arrangements are suggested. Return to Top

• Please be considerate towards your vacation neighbors and do not play the radio or stereo at a volume that can be heard by your neighbors.

• Please complete your laundry by 9pm.

• Please observe our 10:30pm "lights out" in the playground.

• When enjoying an evening bonfire, please remember that others may be trying to sleep and that sound carries. Return to Top
  

Fish Cleaning and Bait Disposal: Guests are required to clean their fish in our fish cleaning facilities in order to properly dispose of the waste. Fish cleaning is NOT allowed at your dock, cabin, tailgate, etc.! An additional cleaning charge and/or disposal charge will be assessed to your account if you dispose of your fish waste in our garbage cans. At the end of your stay, unused bait CAN NOT be dumped in the lake-in the woods-or in your garbage TAKE YOUR BAIT to the fish cleaning facility and dispose of it there. Return to Top

Pets: We appreciate that pets are a part of the family and we welcome your well-mannered, controlled and people/pet friendly pet! As a past guest, you know how much we have enjoyed meeting your pets. Unfortunately, it was a challenging PET summer and it is necessary to expand our pet policy.

We have a two quiet and friendly Yellow Labradors named Goldie and Daisy and a Great Dane named Pepper. Our dogs roam the resort at their leisure. We expect guest pets to get along with them and other guest pets-if they. If you are planning to vacation with your family pet, please let Marie know or call for our complete Pet Policy.

Northern Lights Lodge will charge a $25 clean-up fee if we are required to pick up the grounds after your dog(s) AND we will charge a minimum $75 cabin/suite cleaning fee if additional cleaning is necessary due to pet hair, dirty carpets or dirty trash cans due to improper waste disposal. Return to Top

Smoking: All of our cabins and suites are smoke free units. We strive to provide our guests with a clean and odor free cabin. Guests who ignore this policy will be charged the maximum fee allowed under Minnesota Statute 327.742. We have placed ash cans at each of our accommodations, guests who smoke must dispose of their cigarettes in these cans. A $25 grounds cleaning fee will be charged to your account if this policy is ignored. Return to Top

Fishing Boat Operation: Our fishing boats must be operated in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources guidelines as outlined in the Minnesota Boating Guide. Our boats do not have lights and can only be on the water during daylight hours. It is illegal and extremely unsafe to be out on the lake without regulation boat lights.

Youth operators (ages 12-17): MUST present their Watercraft Operator's Permit. This applies to both resident and nonresident operators. Be safe, take this DNR on-line course by following the link.

There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Improper boat operation will result in the loss of your rental boat.
Guests will be responsible for the costs of their entire rental period.

16' Boat/Motors Rentals: Your boat/motor rental begins with an equipment check-out during which we review a lake map, review navigating our channel, inspect your rental equipment and finally starting and operating your motor. Included with your rental:

• full tank of gas
• boat/seat cushion
• life jackets for each member of your rental party
• oars
• dock ties
• sponge
• anchor

The sponge can be used to maintain your boat during your rental and/or to "bail" water after a light rain. In the event of measurable rain we will pump your boat ONLY if the boat is free of dirt, tackle, fishing line and other debris as it will plug up our pump.

Guests are expected to operate and maintain our equipment responsibly during their rental period to include:

• securing your rental boat properly to the docks-both ends!
• not dumping bait out in the bottom of the boat-it plugs the drains
• not leaving unwanted tackle in the boat
• not cleaning fish in your boat
• washing the anchor off BEFORE you pull it into the boat
• removing trash from the boat DAILY

If your rental boat is turned in and the items above have not been done, the maintenance clause of your Boat Rental Agreement will be enforced with a minimum $45 waste handling and boat cleaning fee.

All boat rentals END by 8:00pm on the evening of your last night with us. When finished with your boat rental return your boat and resort gear to the main marina and stop by the lodge on the way back to your cabin to request that we check-in the boat.

Click Here to View of Boat Rental Rates

Equipment Damages: Guests are responsible for any damage done to rental equipment. In the event of an accident, an estimate will be obtained and payment collected prior to your departure. A final payment/credit will be processed upon completion of the repair work for all charges/expenses incurred. This is part of our equipment check-out process.

Boat Only Rentals: Guests may mount their own SHORT SHAFT motor on our 16' fishing boats. The rules above also apply to a boat only rental. Return to Top

Guest Boat Docking: Guests are invited to bring their own boats. We appreciate knowing in advance in order to coordinate dock space and accommodate everyone's boats. There is electricity at each of our dock sites.

• bring an extension cord if you need to charge your boat
• bring dock ties to secure your boat to our dock
• a $25 docking fee will apply
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Firewood: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources prohibits the transporting of firewood into this area in order to prevent the spread of harmful pests - follow this link for complete details. We provide a generous supply of firewood at the start of your stay and replenish the fire pit sites each Wednesday. Additional firewood, if needed, is available at $15/container load/delivery. All burning restrictions, if any, must be adhered to at all times. Return to Top

RVs, Campers, Tents or Motor Homes: We do have have sites for your recreational vehicles. We would be happy to recommend another property for your stay. Return to Top

Jet Skis: It has been our experience that jet ski use is disruptive to the quality of stay our guests expect and deserve during their stay with us. We are not set up to accommodate your recreational vehicles. Please leave your jet ski at home during your Northern Lights Lodge vacation. Return to Top