Northwoods Lake Escape • Bonfires, Boats & Fish!

Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Cast Iron Lodge for your stay! We’re so glad to hear that you and your group enjoyed the amenities, the cottage, and especially the fishing. Rock Lake truly is impressive, and we love when guests discover just how big and beautiful it is. It’s great to know you had such a memorable stay in February. Each season brings something special here, and we agree—spring and summer on the lake are absolutely amazing. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you and your group back to Cast Iron Lodge anytime

We are so thrilled that your family had the best weekend ever at the lodge. It truly means the world to us that you noticed and appreciated the little details, from the kitchen utensils to the water cans on the bunk beds and the luxury bathrobe and linens. We put a lot of care into those things, and your feedback is a huge validation! It sounds like you took full advantage of the amenities, and we're glad the kayaks and canoes added to the fun. Thank you so much for the kind words about our communication and for giving us a fantastic 10/10 rating. We can't wait to welcome your family back again soon!

Chad was an absolute delight to host! We maintained great communication, and I genuinely look forward to welcoming them back in the future. They took wonderful care of the place, thoroughly enjoying their time while respecting all the house rules. They are respectful and quiet presence. I wholeheartedly recommend Chad to other hosts. Thank you so much for choosing Casting Iron Lodge for your stay! Safe travels!

Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for staying with us. It was such a delight! You all are friendly and clean, I’d gladly host you again and recommend you to any host. Safe travels! :)

Chad was super-friendly and respected the space. Followed the house rules. We’d love to have you again! Thank you for staying! Safe travels! :)

James, Thank you for coming and staying at The Cast Iron Lodge! We welcome you and your family again anytime! -Amandy & Phil

Kelly was an exceptional visitor who went out of their way to make sure everything went well throughout their stay. They were reliable guests who kept in touch and left the place spotless. Incredibly suggested! :) Safe Travels!

Thank you Rick. Welcome back anytime.

Hi Reynee! Thank you for your review. We appreciate you stayed with us! You have been a super-friendly and respected to our space. Followed the house rules and We’d love to have you again in the future. Safe travels! :)

Mark, We are so happy to have you and your family again- this time with the whole crew! Thank you! Please plan your next north-woods adventure with us!! Amandy & Phil

Cherie was a great guest! We maintained great communication, and I genuinely look forward to welcoming them back in the future. Their responsible and respectful approach to renting the Lodge was truly appreciated, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to host them again. I wholeheartedly recommend her to other hosts. Thank you so much for choosing Casting Iron Lodge for your stay!

Thank you Ben for complements. Hope to have your family back next year. And, thank you for leaving my home spotless after your stay, I couldn't even tell you were there. )

Kelly was an absolute delight to host! Their considerate and quiet demeanour made hosting them a pleasure. We maintained great communication, and I genuinely look forward to welcoming them back in the future. They took wonderful care of the place, thoroughly enjoying their time while respecting all the house rules. Their responsible and respectful approach to renting the Lodge was truly appreciated, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to host them again. I truly appreciated their respectful and quiet presence. I wholeheartedly recommend her to other hosts. Thank you so much for staying at Casting Iron Lodge! :)

Sally was an absolute delight to host! Their considerate and quiet demeanour made hosting them a pleasure. We maintained great communication, and we genuinely look forward to welcoming them back in the future. They took wonderful care of the place, thoroughly enjoying their time while respecting all the house rules. Their responsible and respectful approach to renting the Lodge was truly appreciated. I truly appreciated their respectful and quiet presence. I wholeheartedly recommend Sally to other hosts. Thank you so much for choosing Casting Iron Lodge for your stay! Safe travels, Sally and to your family. :)

Jennifer, It is awesome that we get to host your group again next summer! Glad the house and lake provided an amazing getaway! -Amandy & Phil

Larry, I enjoyed getting to know you through our conversations. We are happy that you found time to spend with your family to relax and fish on the lake. Remember us in the future for your next family reunion! -Amandy & Phil

Thanks, Nancy! You were a great guest, followed our house rules, were independent, and left the place clean. I’d host her and her group any time and recommend it to any host. It was a pleasure to host you, Nancy! You're friendly and enthusiastic, but also very respectful of our place. Please contact us directly if you ever need a place in the area. You are welcome to book anytime! Safe travels! :)

Thank you for choosing and staying with us! We are happy you had fun and are happy with your experience here with us. Please come back soon! :) Safe travels.

Sai was an absolute delight to host! Their considerate and quiet demeanour made hosting them a pleasure. We maintained great communication, and I genuinely look forward to welcoming them back in the future. They took wonderful care of the place, thoroughly enjoying their time while respecting all the house rules. Their responsible and respectful approach to renting the Lodge was truly appreciated, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to host them again. I wholeheartedly recommend Sally to other hosts. Thank you so much for staying at Casting Iron Lodge. Safe travels!

Peter, We are happy you and the others had time on the trails and to enjoy The Cast Iron Lodge. We appreciate your communication. Trailers are not a show stopper, we can easily provide alternatives for parking. Please come again anytime!! -Amandy & Phil

Jill, Thank you for the review, however we would like to provide some clarity. It was discovered prior to your arrival the sliding door on the dishwasher soap dispenser had a small spring that broke causing issue with the soap door closing. As a result I simply stated to just throw the dishwasher pod in the dishwasher which certainly gets the job done just the same. So sorry but items do break and action had already been taken to order parts. Our appliances are very nice, the BOSCH dishwasher does work great. We do provide thorough information to all guests upon booking along with pre arrival information. This house manual along with guidelines for the home clearly defines that we provide enough initial/starter supplies for your arrival which includes, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, garbage bags, paper towel, toilet paper, body wash, shampoo, conditioner. We were unaware of any uncomfortable house temperatures. The house was around 70-73 degrees. I did make one trip to the house during your stay and there was no request for heat. We are sure to tell all booking guests to please contact us directly at any time, if there is anything that they need prior or during their stay. We attempt to make it very clear that all guests must read and understand all the information that was sent to them. I am sorry if some of this information remained unknown, we will take ownership of this and work harder to make sure all guests are indeed receiving and understanding the necessary information.

Kristen was an awesome guest! We maintained great communication, and I genuinely look forward to welcoming them back in the future. Their responsible and respectful approach to renting the Lodge was truly appreciated, and we sincerely hope for the opportunity to host them again. I wholeheartedly recommend her to other hosts. Thank you so much for choosing Casting Iron Lodge for your stay! Safe travels! :)

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re so glad your family enjoyed the beautiful location of the home—it really is a special setting for a lake vacation. We also appreciate your detailed notes. Our home is a classic lake property, and like many lake houses, it does have some rustic charm. That said, we’re actively making updates: a brand-new refrigerator was delivered during your stay, and we’re continuing with improvements such as screens, steps, and light fixtures so guests will feel even more comfortable in the future. We also wanted to clarify about the front door—it isn’t broken, but it does require pressing the small button right below the latch in order to open smoothly. We’ll be sure to highlight this in our welcome instructions so future guests won’t have any confusion. As for communication, we always want guests to feel supported during their stay, which is why we check in, but we’ll make sure it feels helpful rather than overwhelming. Our property is best suited for guests who enjoy a lively, family-friendly lake atmosphere with plenty of space to gather, rather than a fully unplugged or secluded retreat. We’re grateful you recognized the potential here, and we truly appreciate your input as we continue to enhance the experience.