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  FAQ  

  • WHAT IS A “HOUSEKEEPING” FACILITY?
    All our lodging facilities are Housekeeping units. They are equipped like a typical “House” with full kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Kitchens are equipped for cooking and dining. Bedroom linens are typically provided. Guests are responsible for their own daily cleaning and bed making. Lodging units at Brindley’s have a cook stove, microwave oven, cooking and dining utensils, coffee makers, toasters, paper towels, dish towels and dish soaps. Bedroom linens are provided. Toilet paper and trash bags are provided with trash pickup nightly. Each unit has brooms. Prior to departure we ask that guests thoroughly wash dishes, pots and pans. You do need to bring your own bath and beach towels and personal hygiene items including bath soaps.
  • WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ON VACATION?
    Bring your own bath & beach towels. Bring your own bath soaps & personal hygiene items. Please do not arrive before check-in times. We provide bedding, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and dish rags.
  • CAN I LAUNCH MY BOAT PRIOR TO CHECK-IN?
    Yes, If you arrive prior to check-in at 4PM and do not require any Harbor services (slip assignment, gas or live bait). Our staff needs that time to prepare the harbor to insure everything is ready for our guests for the upcoming week.
  • DO YOU HAVE CAMPING OR TRAVEL TRAILER FACILITIES?
    Sorry not at this time. So that we may focus all our attention on serving cottage and log home guests we do not allow camping on-site although our sister resort which is a 1/4 mile down the road also on Leech Lake does offer these facilities. Please click on the following link for additional information Acorn Hill Resort .
  • DO YOU HAVE A RESTAURANT?
    We do not have a restaurant. We do serve pre-packaged pizza. Our store also sells snacks - ice cream, candy and beverages plus common grocery items such as bread, milk, and popular canned goods.
  • DO I NEED TO BRING CAMP FIREWOOD?
    Do not bring your own firewood ! To prevent the spread of tree disease Minnesota has restrictions on the import of firewood. Free firewood will be stocked the day of your arrival and restocked on Wednesdays at each of our eight community fire pits.
  • DO YOU HAVE INTERNET ACCESS?
    The lodge and all rental units have complimentary wireless (Wi-Fi) access. Passwords are required.
  • DO THE LODGING UNITS HAVE TV?
    All of our units do have TV's in them, cable tv is not offered in the cabins but since there is wifi in each of our cabins feel free to bring a streaming device or an over the air antennae.
  • IS THERE A SWIMMING POOL?
    We do not have a swimming pool. At our lakefront sand beach the water depth increases gradually to about six feet at the end of an adjacent 100 foot long dock. The swim area is roped off from lake traffic and has a water raft, kayaks, and assorted beach toys. Although we do not have a swimming pool on-site we are able to use the indoor swimming pool at our sister resort, Acorn Hill Resort, located 1/4 mile down the road if pool occupancy allows. Our guests wanting to use the pool please check with our staff in the lodge for availability.
  • I HAVE A SMALL WELL TRAINED DOG, CAN I BRING HIM?
    No. We have a strict no-pet policy. (Note, however, that the resort owners do have dogs). Our sister resort located 1/4 mile down the road also located on beautiful Leech Lake does allow pets. Please click on the following link for additional information Acorn Hill Resort. The nearby town of Walker (15 miles) does have a pet boarding service. Walker Animal Hospital, 218-547-3222.
  • ARE THERE BARBECUE GRILLS FOR MY USE?
    Every lodging facility has a Weber charcoal grill. They are the round 22 inch style. The largest rental units have two grills and there are spare units for special needs. We do sell charcoal and lighter fluid.
  • CAN I RENT A PONTOON BOAT?
    Yes, we have access to four pontoon boats.
  • IS THERE A PLAYGROUND?
    Yes. . . we installed a new commercial playground in 2017. There are toddler and standard swings, slides, and several climbing devices.
  • DO YOU HAVE LAWN CHAIRS?
    Yes, each deck and porch have outdoor chairs and beverage tables. Additional wood lawn chairs, swing chairs, and picnic tables are scattered throughout the resort.
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