Located in Akeley, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kabekona Wildlife Management Area and Leech Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
‪Northern Lights Casino & Hotel - ‬9 min drive
‪Portage Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Charlie's Up North - ‬8 min drive
‪The American Legion - ‬7 min drive
‪Benson's Eating & Drinking Emporium - ‬6 min drive
About this property
Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility
Summary:
This 100-year-old lodge has its original hardwood floors and three stone fireplaces to frame your beautiful views of Long Lake and the Northwoods. With 14 beds in 8 bedrooms, this can sleep up to 23 people with 4 bathrooms to share.
Our spacious Lodge has over 7,600 sq ft and 25-foot high ceilings with a great room that has a wall of windows facing Long Lake. From the quiet loft upstairs to the gameroom in the basement, you won't run out of space for your crew! There are two bathrooms on the main floor and two bathrooms downstairs. Showers are roll-in for ease and accessibility for all. The kitchen with a center island has stainless steel appliances and is stocked with all the dishes and cooking utensils you will need. Two beautiful lounging areas, each with stone fireplaces and comfortable furniture, are at each end of the Lodge.
The large great room has a huge stone fireplace and is perfect for dinners, crafting, sleepovers, yoga, or whatever your heart desires! In the fun-filled game room, you will find multiple activities, including foosball, board games, TV, cards, books, and more!
In addition to the gorgeous building, you will have access to our docks, trails, and all the remote tranquility of the Minnesota Northwoods. And although you will feel secluded, the town of Walker, with restaurants, shops, groceries, and gas, is only a 7-minute drive away!
The Space:
You will receive the door code upon check in.
Guest Access:
Lower level entrance directly to the basement, two front door options to the main level, vehicle/boat lake access is on a path right after the bridge
The Neighborhood:
Camp Bliss has other sites on the property. Other guests may or may not be renting the other buildings. There is a main office with a large attached garage where you can come with questions during working hours. Contact information for on-site staff will be given upon check-in and will be in a welcome book inside the cabin.
Getting Around:
You can drive on all dirt roads. We ask that no vehicles cross the small bridge to the back 40 acres. The town of Walker is 7 minutes north of Camp Bliss and includes restaurants, a grocery store, and other shops.
Other Things to Note:
Available amenities will be accessible to guests at any time during the stay. Instructions and other information will be in the welcome book.
Interaction with Guests:
Our guest services is available for questions, contact information will be on site and given at check-in.
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Guests are responsible for leaving the unit and property clean and in good condition. Failure to do so will result in additional charges:
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 1038510vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility on 11 May, 2026 start from S$1,441, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility located?
This family-friendly Akeley lodge is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tianna Country Club and Shingnobee Recreation Area. Leech Lake and Walker City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Historic Lodge on 48 Acres Overlooking Long Lake Updated for Accessibility Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful property, the perfect weekend getaway, even in winter!
The property is awesome! We all loved it. Very roomy for all 18 of our kids and grandchildren. The only issue we had was the WiFi went out the third day of our 6 day stay and the property manager's response was that he didn't know anything about the internet and since we had young people, they could probably figure it out. Not an appropriate response in my opinion and therefore we went without for the last three days. Not the end of the world. I still recommend this place to anyone.
Carl P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle K.
26 Apr, 2022
Wonderful
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Lodge worked perfectly for our needs. The road in was very muddy due to the time of year and weather but we were warned ahead of time and all drive vehicles that could handle it. Lots of wildlife and great trails to enjoy the outside. Only negative was the basement bunk room was too chilly for us. Otherwise perfect! And we will definitely be back again.
Michelle K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ann J.
15 Jul, 2025
Family Reunion fun!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family rented the entire Camp Bliss facilities for our reunion. This was our third reunion there and felt like coming home.The main lodge provided ample inside gathering space and the outside spaces were great-from croquet in the yard to the docks to the firepit. The kids and adults enjoyed going out to the sandbar. Several had bikes and plenty of bike rides into Walker as the bike path is close.The lodge accommodations were very good and only suggestion is to have blinds in the lower level big bedroom. The kitchen isn't huge, but it well stocked with essentials. We had teams taking each meal and it worked out well. Everyone enjoyed the ample space and beautiful location.
Ann J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
14 Aug, 2024
Fantastic place for large groups
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at camp bliss for 4-5 years with our large group. The house odd perfect with enough beds, a large kitchen and large dining room with table to seat everyone. There is enough space to get away from the group as well. The resort is quiet as well as the lake. Great for tubing and fishing. Close to town. Staff respond quickly to any concerns. Highly recommend!
Rebecca W.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Christine M.
11 Aug, 2023
A Family Tradition that will be missed
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family has been coming to Camp Bliss for several years. Our first year was very very fun playing sardines with all the grandkids, hiding in cupboards and enjoying the fire pit on the deck. Over the years more and more doors have been locked up and reserved for employees only, the pit has been removed and the cost has gone up substantially. This past year will be our last year. And very sad but the five night minimum and increase pricing makes this place to cost prohibitive for our family. I will miss this place.
Christine M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin A.
29 Dec, 2022
Christmas 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Fantastic
Kevin A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Josh V.
23 Dec, 2022
Absolutely amazing!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had family Christmas and the lodge was perfect! Absolutely everything was amazing.
Josh V.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Haley A.
8 Sept, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Lack of supplies was disappointing, tons of cobwebs.
The property was fine. However you have to bring all of your own toilet paper, hand towels/hand soap for the bathroom, paper towels, dish soap for the kitchen, blankets and pillows. The lodge was FILLED with cobwebs, yet we were charged extra upon our check out for not taking out the garbages. There was no heads up that we were going to be charged either. The lack of communication on that was truly upsetting. We didn’t say anything during our stay about the cobwebs and I wish we would have requested someone come and take care of them in hindsight.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Honestly from start to finish our experience was wonderful, so much more than we expected. The cabin and grounds were absolutely beautiful and our entire group thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The information that was sent to us was very helpful as far as what to bring and the cabin was very well stocked with stuff that we didn't even think of bringing. Gorgeous.
SUZANNE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marsha A.
8 Jan, 2022
Great Place, enjoyed everytime I've been there!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very clean and enjoyed our family retreat,
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 3rd time at Camp Bliss Lodge. It is a great place to have the whole family together for a shared vacation. They were so solidly booked this year, the lodge was not as thoroughly cleaned as it had been in the past, and the beach was not weed controlled and cleaned out like past years. A great time was enjoyed by all!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Camp Bliss was a great family reunion location. We used both the Lodge, the Bliss house and the tiny cabins. All were clean and everything in working order. We enjoyed the yard space for outside games, the large gathering space in the lodge for family meals and the swimming at the sand bar was fun for all ages. Since this is a handicap accessible facility, I would highly recommend paving the path to the lake. It was difficult to get our 97 year mother down to the lake in a wheelchair, though easier at the Bliss House because of the shorter distance. Another recommendation would be to have a washer/dryer available to guests. With a 5 day minimum and providing your own towels, it would be appreciated.Wanda was fantastic, always answering our questions. This was our second reunion at Camp Bliss and we loved it.
Ann J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
1 Jul, 2021
Great place for our family reunion
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time during our stay at Camp Bliss! The lodge and cabin were immaculate when we arrived with everything we needed to prepare meals for our large group. Any questions were answered quickly and pleasantly. Wanda was wonderful! We enjoyed all the wildlife (doe and fawn walking past the lodge), kayaking, and campfires. Everyone was already planning our next stay before we even left! Thank you Camp Bliss for a great visit!
Jim P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ken H.
3 Mar, 2021
First Time Staying at Camp Bliss
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were a group of 10 adults. The property was great - really enjoyed hiking on the lake and around the resort. Lots of great space in The Lodge - with only 10 people we did not use much of the space. We did cook and used the kitchen for all our meals - it worked well! A few things about the kitchen - layout could have been better and there were only settings for 9 people/glassware selection was basic.The staff was great. All my questions were answered promptly and professionally. The on-site caretaker helped us with a cehicle that would not start due to the cold - he was terrific!!
Ken H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeff V.
15 Oct, 2020
Fantastic Place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beatiful setting with 3 lakes around you.
Jeff V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Oct, 2019
Men's Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful time. Great getaway! Staff was wonderful! We will be back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debra N.
31 Aug, 2019
Great Family Reunion Venue
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lots of room for large group gatherings and options for smaller conversation groups. We had a day of rain, but everyone still enjoyed themselves. The family loves it, and wants to make this an annual event.
This is a beautiful, quiet location, with room for a large family to stay in one place. This is our second stay at Camp Bliss Lodge, and we plan to return.
Cynthia W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia B.
19 Aug, 2019
vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
very nice place, people were very friendly and helpful.
Patricia B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
21 Jul, 2019
Great Lakeside Cabin
Clean, big space for large groups to meet and eat. Great place for large families to gather and have fun.