I really enjoyed my stay at Eagle Post, and already miss it! If you're looking for a true northern woods experience, this is absolutely it. If you are looking for luxury, this is not it. The property description is very accurate, just know what you want.
I arrived via boat, and the host met me on the dock. The check-in took very little time. I'm going to outline some things you want/need to know, and the things that would/will bring me back.
Things to know:
- This year they allow pets. Next year they do not.
- There is no central heat. There is a wood stove and a propane stand-alone heater. The heater worked for our 40's degree mornings.
- The bedrooms are SMALL. We slept in 2, and used the third as our walk-in closet. This arrangement worked for us.
- The fire pit, grill, and boats are shared with the other cabins. This wasn't a problem for us as we didn't use them. The other guests staying there, Mike and Jen, were awesome, and we were buddies by the end of the stay.
- If you're bringing your own boat, think about your options. The only public boat launch is on High Lake, the other side. There is a culvert in between the two lakes that was a tight squeeze for our rental. I was able to navigate it fine.
- The wifi was decent some times, and non-existent at others, mostly at night and in the back bedrooms. That's not why we stayed here, so no worries!
Things I liked:
- Lake views!
- Albino/white fawn that walked through the camp!
- Host hospitality. Available yet never intrusive.
- The true back-woods cabin feel, smell, etc.. LOVE IT!
- Ability to dock our rental fishing boat so we could go out at any time
- The cabin had just about everything we needed. None of it was premium, but I didn't care. There was even a Keurig coffee maker!
- They allowed pets. That changes next year, sadly.
- Easy access to Boulder Junction.
- Decent fishing lake. We caught a lot of bass and pan fish, but nothing huge. It was fun, however, and there are bigger fish to be had.
- If you're into fishing, consider using a kayak to fish the river just to the east. I did not, but I will next time I visit. It is suppose to have low fishing pressure and some excellent bass etc..
I REALLY wish they allowed pets next year. I'd book again, now. That being said, I will consider coming back with buddies for the fishing. I can recommend Eagle Post without reservation!