Name: Sugar Lake Lodge
Address: Otis Ln Cohasset MN, Deer Lake, Minnesota, Hill City, Hill City, Hill City, 55721, United States of America
Rating: 8

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Wonderful time with family in great accommodations!  Lots of people staying at the resort but it did not feel crowded.  Quiet.  There is a pool option and a sandy beach option.  Paddle boards and kayaks readily available.  Pontoons easily rented.  Lake water clear and clean.  Tennis courts and pickleball.  Lovely golf course !  We stayed Thursday to Monday.  Sunday most people left and the golf course was nice for beginners. Saturday morning there was golf lessons for kids and a naturalist who was great for kids and adults.

We will go again!

I don't have much time to do an in depth review but I also want to make sure that I give some much deserved positive feedback about my experience at Sugar Lake Lodge.  We stayed there for a weekend in September 2022 for a family reunion (27 people, 5 families).  It was the off season and the resort was quiet; the restaurant and beach were closed.  We knew this ahead of time, and that was fine. The families stayed in a row of 1,2, or 3 bedroom villas on the golf course.  Each family had their own villa but we were right next to each other.  One family did not stay on site but they were welcome anyway (one other review had a problem with off site guests but this was not our experience at all!).

I had never been to Sugar Lake Lodge and I was the reunion organizer.  I was nervous but all I can say is the whole experience surpassed my expectations. This is especially significant because it rained the entire weekend and we couldn't do any of the outdoor activities the resort offers (golf, pickleball, tennis, kayaks, hikes, etc).  Given the weather, the owners and staff went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience.  We brought our own food and they allowed us to use the dining and fireplace/lodge area to gather and eat, play games, whatever.  It was a wonderful to spend time with our extended family.  

We would absolutely go there again, and plan on doing so in the coming years.  Two thumbs up!

Wonderful Place For Family Reunion

Just returned from a 4 night, 5 day stay at Sugar Lake Lodge to celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary in our family. We could not have enjoyed our stay more! The carefree vibe with top notch customer service makes it the perfect getaway. We stayed in the golf villas, which are perfect for families with littles. We enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking and lounging at the pool during the day and ended our evenings around a bonfire. The golfers in our group enjoyed some rounds of golf and really enjoyed the course! They also loved the driving range just a few steps from our villas. The staff went above and beyond making it a vacation we will soon not forget. The shuttle service is very convenient and was THE highlight for our 4 year old (shout out to Olivia!!). :) 

We will absolutely be returning! And thanks for just handing me the key to the water equipment when my dad and I wanted to do some early morning kayaking. Could not be more grateful. Thanks for the memories, Sugar Lake Lodge!

Incredible Family Vacation!

I have been going to Sugar Lake Lodge for 3 years now, joining a group of guys that make it an annual event for 10+ years. Everything is always an absolute blast. The food is always delicious in the restaurant, the bartenders are great and the accommodations are always comfortable and clean. We love taking a dip in the lake at the end of a hot day playing golf. The sand beach and shallow lake is so refreshing. In the past we have done the breakfast buffet and we hope that becomes available again after this scamdemic passes. Thank you for all you do to make our annual trip so enjoyable and we will see you again in the Spring.  -The Stang Group

Guys Golf Trip Play & Stay - AWESOME!

We had a great time at Sugar Lake Lodge.  We stayed in a cabin by the lake - really nice accommodations and beautiful view.  The water is really clear, the restaurant was excellent, and the golf course was beautiful.  We'll definitely go back!

Beautiful Lodge and Golf Course

We stayed in a golf villa with 2 young children.  They absolutely loved the beach - the water was so clean and crystal clear, and there was a very large shallow area adjacent to the beach that gave them lots of room to play.  We enjoyed the canoes and paddle boards, which were free to use.  The lake is stunningly beautiful.  The villa was comfortable and clean.  We appreciated having a dishwasher and WiFi, which is not something many cabins up north have.  

Great stay

just stayed for 4 nights, and am so happy with our experience. Staff told us they were 90% full. Yet with COVID restrictions in place, we found ample space and very clean facilities. Menu was more limited, regardless, the Otis Burger was fixed perfectly two times. Golf course was in beautiful shape, fairways perfect and rough was not too rough! Lake is such a beautiful color and not over populated.All staff had great attitudes and were very dedicated to the guests. Im working on getting 2 families to join us next summer. Looking forward yo seeing you, Abbey, Tim and Fred.

Beautiful, professionally maintained facility.

My wife and I were intrigued by the water that is so clear on the lake. . We  had called them multiple times to get it right because our dates kept changing. They were always very helpful and understanding. We did settle on the first week of August. We had wanted a water view. However that just wasn't available. So we stayed in the golf course villas. That turned to a be blessing in disguise.it was quiet and the walk to the beach is like 8 minutes.  They really had their act together with their covid protocols. We enjoyed the  golf course and found the back   9 to be our favorite. they had paddle boards , canoes & kayaks frees to use .   We are glad we took the chance on them.

Unexpected find

First-time guests at Sugar Lake Lodge for four nights over the Labor Day weekend and we had a fantastic time!  We've stayed at many MN resorts but were looking for some place different for the classic MN resort experience. As a young family with an 8 month old and two year old key factors for us were a family oriented resort with quality amenities and updated lodging. Here is what we liked:

* FANTASTIC GROUNDS AND LAKE SHORE: The resort has a decent amount of shoreline to walk along and the many landscaped areas on the grounds made for nice walks with the stroller! It doesn't feel as crowded (like many of the Brainerd resorts).
* LODGE BUFFET BREAKFAST: Absolutely delicious and great selection of quality items. They take pride in what they offer. Last week we were at the Mandarin Oriental in NYC and while the breakfast was good, we were recalling how spoiled we were at Sugar Lake. It says something that a Manhattan luxury hotel's restaurant wasn't quite on-par with a resort in northern MN; want to recognize the great work the cooks and servers do at the resort! The breakfast was honestly a highlight for our stay, probably because our two little boys loved it so much; but also we just loved the simplicity of walking down to the lodge each morning, seeing other resort guests, and  choosing from the homemade offerings. Great coffee as well,
* ACTIVITIES: Enjoyed time at the swimming pool with great views, the golf course was well maintained and also beautiful - really nice to have golf included in resort pricing as well. 
* LODGING: We stayed in a 2 BR golf villa, it was spacious for our toddler to run around in the living area and the unit was updated nicely, I think it was unit 208. Next time we will stay in one of the lodge condo's as they have a lake view and I think might be a bit more nicely appointed.
* OVERALL ATMOSPHERE: We felt very relaxed and welcomed while at the resort. Everyone was friendly (It's vacation so that's how it should be!) and enjoying their time. The owners are present and involved; one day I was checking on renting a fishing boat to take our toddler out for a boat ride, it was booked by another guest within the hour, but the owner Fred said to take it out before the next booking, no charge. It was a pleasant surprise to not be nickled and dimed. We found Sugar Lake Lodge to provide a lot of value for the experience received!

Writing this review reminds me that I need to call and book for 2020.

Great family Resort in Northern MN!

Sugar Lake Lodge is a little slice of Heaven!  We've enjoyed this resort  many years and this year did not disappoint.  

The golf course was in fantastic condition--greens double cut most days, fairways expertly mowed. Utilized the range and large putting green. Resort accommodated our group scramble and multiple tee times.  Karen and Pam at the starter/snack shack were great and Tim in Pro shop as well.  Managed to buy some golf clothes, too.  

The Lake!  Just gorgeous.  Clean, clear, turquoise.  Used the paddle boards, kayaks, catamarans and rented the pontoons.  The kids at the Marina were very helpful and Marina has lots of life jackets and fishing gear.

Pool was clean and we appreciated having the towels there.  Lots of lounge chairs to overlook the lake and pool.    Beach area also had lounge and adirondack chairs.  Great to play in water....can walk out for many, many yards before it gets chest deep.   Cute mini decks with adirondacks to just chill.

Loved the "continental" breakfast--cereals, fruits, breads, yogurt, waffles, oatmeal, eggs, bacon or sausage, sticky buns!  Something for everyone.  Breakfast is in the lodge...right near the gift shop where I found some fun gifts.    

Did not take advantage of bikes/yoga/family golf lessons/lake tube pulls/pickle ball lessons/nature walks due to time on course or lake.  But really great that they are offered--FREE!

Ate at Otis's a number of times, both inside and out.  Some faves were walleye, Smoke House burger YOLO!, pizza, wild rice salad.  Cobb salad was large enough for 2 or 3.  Pleased to see that they have added hard seltzers to the bar.  Had great experiences with Stephanie and Bethany.     Oooo.....and the awesome ice cream cones!  Otis's also has new bathrooms that pool and beachgoers can use.

We had four 3 bedroom townhouses which worked perfectly for our group.  There has been some updating over the years.  Comfy but not plush (hey, it's the lake!).  Resort supplied grills and some long picnic tables for our group, in addition to the tables and chairs on each patio.
We had bonfires every night, with firewood supplied by resort.  

New this year was the resort shuttle.  While we preferred to walk, the shuttle drivers seemed to be quite busy with other resort guests.  Nice addition.    Also, tv's have been wall mounted...didn't really watch much.  No problems with WiFi this year.  

Overall, the staff all appeared to be really upbeat, helpful and there were a lot of nice young people working this summer.

Sugar Lake Lodge is a great resort--what more could one ask for?   We've already made our reservations for next year because everyone always has such a wonderful time.  This resort is truly a gem!

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