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About this property
Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room
Family-friendly lodge by the lake
Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room provides amenities like a garden and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this lodge.
Additional perks include:
Games, a foosball table, and books
Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room have comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like internet access.
Other amenities include:
Kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
TVs with cable channels
Decks/patios, toasters, and stovetops
Property manager
Camp Bliss
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: internet access
Available in some public areas: internet access
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Kayaking
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
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Books
Games
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Outdoor space
Deck or patio
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Fireplace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 25. Large Great Room Lodge
Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 25. Large Great Room Akeley
2333-137448
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room located?
This family-friendly Akeley lodge is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area. Leech Lake and Walker City Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Historic Lodge on 48 Acres. Sleeps 23. Large Great Room Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
18 June 2018
Beautiful lodge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful property, the perfect weekend getaway, even in winter!
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle K.
26 April 2022
Wonderful
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Lodge worked perfectly for our needs. The road in was very muddy due to the time of year and weather but we were warned ahead of time and all drive vehicles that could handle it. Lots of wildlife and great trails to enjoy the outside. Only negative was the basement bunk room was too chilly for us. Otherwise perfect! And we will definitely be back again.
Michelle K.
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
14 August 2024
Fantastic place for large groups
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at camp bliss for 4-5 years with our large group. The house odd perfect with enough beds, a large kitchen and large dining room with table to seat everyone. There is enough space to get away from the group as well. The resort is quiet as well as the lake. Great for tubing and fishing. Close to town. Staff respond quickly to any concerns. Highly recommend!
Rebecca W.
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6/10 Okay
Christine M., Andover, MN
11 August 2023
A Family Tradition that will be missed
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family has been coming to Camp Bliss for several years. Our first year was very very fun playing sardines with all the grandkids, hiding in cupboards and enjoying the fire pit on the deck. Over the years more and more doors have been locked up and reserved for employees only, the pit has been removed and the cost has gone up substantially. This past year will be our last year. And very sad but the five night minimum and increase pricing makes this place to cost prohibitive for our family. I will miss this place.
Christine M.
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin A.
29 December 2022
Christmas 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Fantastic
Kevin A.
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10/10 Excellent
Josh V.
23 December 2022
Absolutely amazing!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had family Christmas and the lodge was perfect! Absolutely everything was amazing.
Josh V.
6/10 Okay
Haley A.
8 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Lack of supplies was disappointing, tons of cobwebs.
The property was fine. However you have to bring all of your own toilet paper, hand towels/hand soap for the bathroom, paper towels, dish soap for the kitchen, blankets and pillows. The lodge was FILLED with cobwebs, yet we were charged extra upon our check out for not taking out the garbages. There was no heads up that we were going to be charged either. The lack of communication on that was truly upsetting. We didn’t say anything during our stay about the cobwebs and I wish we would have requested someone come and take care of them in hindsight.
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10/10 Excellent
SUZANNE
19 May 2022
Blissful Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Honestly from start to finish our experience was wonderful, so much more than we expected. The cabin and grounds were absolutely beautiful and our entire group thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The information that was sent to us was very helpful as far as what to bring and the cabin was very well stocked with stuff that we didn't even think of bringing. Gorgeous.
SUZANNE
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10/10 Excellent
Marsha A.
8 January 2022
Great Place, enjoyed everytime I've been there!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very clean and enjoyed our family retreat,
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8/10 Good
Cynthia W.
22 August 2021
Camp Bliss Lodge 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 3rd time at Camp Bliss Lodge. It is a great place to have the whole family together for a shared vacation. They were so solidly booked this year, the lodge was not as thoroughly cleaned as it had been in the past, and the beach was not weed controlled and cleaned out like past years. A great time was enjoyed by all!
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10/10 Excellent
Ann J.
8 July 2021
Family Reunion Fun
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Camp Bliss was a great family reunion location. We used both the Lodge, the Bliss house and the tiny cabins. All were clean and everything in working order. We enjoyed the yard space for outside games, the large gathering space in the lodge for family meals and the swimming at the sand bar was fun for all ages. Since this is a handicap accessible facility, I would highly recommend paving the path to the lake. It was difficult to get our 97 year mother down to the lake in a wheelchair, though easier at the Bliss House because of the shorter distance. Another recommendation would be to have a washer/dryer available to guests. With a 5 day minimum and providing your own towels, it would be appreciated.Wanda was fantastic, always answering our questions. This was our second reunion at Camp Bliss and we loved it.
Ann J.
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10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
1 July 2021
Great place for our family reunion
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time during our stay at Camp Bliss! The lodge and cabin were immaculate when we arrived with everything we needed to prepare meals for our large group. Any questions were answered quickly and pleasantly. Wanda was wonderful! We enjoyed all the wildlife (doe and fawn walking past the lodge), kayaking, and campfires. Everyone was already planning our next stay before we even left! Thank you Camp Bliss for a great visit!
Jim P.
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8/10 Good
Ken H.
3 March 2021
First Time Staying at Camp Bliss
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were a group of 10 adults. The property was great - really enjoyed hiking on the lake and around the resort. Lots of great space in The Lodge - with only 10 people we did not use much of the space. We did cook and used the kitchen for all our meals - it worked well! A few things about the kitchen - layout could have been better and there were only settings for 9 people/glassware selection was basic.The staff was great. All my questions were answered promptly and professionally. The on-site caretaker helped us with a cehicle that would not start due to the cold - he was terrific!!
Ken H.
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff V.
15 October 2020
Fantastic Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beatiful setting with 3 lakes around you.
Jeff V.
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10/10 Excellent
15 October 2019
Men's Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful time. Great getaway! Staff was wonderful! We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent
Debra N.
31 August 2019
Great Family Reunion Venue
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lots of room for large group gatherings and options for smaller conversation groups. We had a day of rain, but everyone still enjoyed themselves. The family loves it, and wants to make this an annual event.
This is a beautiful, quiet location, with room for a large family to stay in one place. This is our second stay at Camp Bliss Lodge, and we plan to return.
Cynthia W.
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia B.
19 August 2019
vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
very nice place, people were very friendly and helpful.
Patricia B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
21 July 2019
Great Lakeside Cabin
Clean, big space for large groups to meet and eat. Great place for large families to gather and have fun.
Melissa H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
18 July 2019
Great Lake Cabin Rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home with a beautiful view of the lake. Tons of space for our family of 15. Would recommend for large groups who want peace and quiet and fun.
Melissa H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Stephen R.
9 July 2019
Handicap Lodge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Vacation at Camp Bliss was a great time for our family. We have already booked to come back next year since the lodge accommodates our family well. Lodge was clean and maintained when we arrived and staff was willing to answer or help with anything we needed. Since we have a daughter in a wheel chair there are a couple things that would be nice to upgrade since it is advertised as handicap accessible. A way to get to the lake from the house with a solid smooth surface so that we could easily roll her down to the lake. The path is fine as a route to get there but isn't the most wheelchair friendly. The addition of the new ramp from living room to grilling area was a great addition.