Follow Hwy 53 to Cook, MN. Then follow Hwy 24 for 18 miles to the Life of Riley (the last 7 miles are gravel). The resort sign will direct you to the lake and the resort.
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A full service resort that caters to the needs of fishing folks. Offering comfortable cabins on 270 acres of secluded Northwoods. Amenities include a dining hall, recreation lodge, dockside service with boats, beach and waterfront toys. Fall sports the resort fishing tournament, the weekend after Labor Day. There are 19 fully-furnished Vacation Homes with a Northwoods charm for your relaxation or on the expansive decks that are equipped with picnic tables, grills, and Adirondack chairs. Available on the resort is a Rustic Dining Room that depicts a reminiscent fishing era with an antique tackle display. Serving a Paul-Bunyan type of breakfast cooked to order while the evening boasts a family-style dinner of Home-cooked meals. Relax on the safe, sandy beach while watching the children on the playground or with the water toys. Daily events are scheduled by the Naturalist to enhance your stay in the Northwoods setting. Fast, friendly, efficient dock service awaits fishermen. The sale of licenses, bait, tackle, boat rental, guide service are convenient items dockside or at the store. A full-service resort with comfort, relaxation, food, fun and fish.
Rates
Additional rates for both cabins, boats, and other services can be found on our website.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- High-speed Internet available
- Laundry facilities
- Located on a lake or river
- Restaurant
On-Site Recreation
- Bicycle rental
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Fishing boat motors available
- Fishing boats available
- Fishing guides available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Playground
- Pontoon boat(s) available
- Swimming beach
Indoor Lodging Amenities
- Bridal suite(s)
- Fireplace in room(s)
- Kitchen/kitchenette(s)
- Pets allowed in indoor unit(s)
- Secluded individual cabin(s) or unit(s)
Group Accommodations
- Accommodations for tour groups of 40 or more
- Unit(s) that accommodate groups of 10+ people
Resort Plans
- European (a la carte)
- Housekeeping (self catering)
Green Practices
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We have been practicing environmental ideals for over 30+ years.
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Lodging Capacity
- Number of cabins: 19
- Total number of indoor lodging units: 19
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites: 3
- Total number of campsites: 3
Campground Features
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Water
Campground Type
- Private Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
- Extended stay facility
- Split weeks available
- Weekly rental available
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 50
- Catering available
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
- Meetings web page