Just about an hour outside of Minneapolis, and sandwiched between two lakes, Maple Hill Resort features cabins, townhomes, cottages and a lodge --- all overlooking either the massive Clearwater Lake or much smaller, but still beautiful, Grass Lake. The smallest rental units feature at least two bedrooms and can comfortably fit six guests, and the largest units can sleep up to 18. Each of the rental units contains a fully equipped kitchen, including a refrigerator and microwave, and a large deck that faces one of the lakes; most of the cabins and cottages also feature fireplaces. Boating, fishing and swimming are the most popular activities at Maple Hill Resort, and the resort offers boat and pontoon rentals. The 3,196-square-foot Clearwater Lake contains a number of sport fish, including Northern pike, walleye, crappie, bluegill and, most notably, largemouth and smallmouth bass. Most of the rentals at Maple Hill are privately owned, and the rates often vary. However, the cheapest cottages start at just $125 per night as of 2010.
Maple Hill Resort
14192 CR 144
South Haven, MN 55382
320-274-5365
mapleresort.com
Actually more of a hotel than a resort, the Country Inn by Carson Buffalo features 50 smoking and non-smoking guest rooms and suites, starting at just $89 per night as of 2010. Each of the spacious rooms at Country Inn comes equipped with 32-inch TV, mini-fridge and high-speed Internet access; all suites also have refrigerators, and some of the suites have in-room Jacuzzi hot tubs. The main hotel area features a pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, laundry room and even a library for guests.
Country Inn by Carlson Buffalo
1002 Hwy. 55 E.
Buffalo, MN 55313
763-682-5660
countryinns.com
This resort campground offers a perfect representation of the beautiful wilderness Wright County has to offer. Located along Howard Lake, Codger's Cove features 104 RV campsites, each with full electric, water, sewer and cable TV hookups. The huge campgrounds contain a number of additional amenities, such as a playground, game room, horseshoe pit, shuffleboard court, fish house and bathrooms/shower rooms. Then, of course, there is the lake, which provides plenty of boating, fishing and swimming space. Codger's Cove even offers a few boat slips. Rates start at just $37 per night; full-season campsites --- April to October --- are also available, starting at $2,500 as of 2010.
Codger's Cove
5912 County Road 6 SW
Howard Lake, MN 55349
320-543-2218
codgerscove.com
