Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television. Large windows offer views of the surrounding forest.
A wooden dock leading to a house surrounded by trees.
A cabin with a wooden exterior, a green roof, and a dock extending into a lake.
A cabin with a stone foundation and wooden exterior, surrounded by a grassy yard and tall trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fifty Lakes, MN
  • Place, West Fox Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross Lake Recreation Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Gull Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

3 Double Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this resort is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from West Fox Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Golden Eagle Golf Club and Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Eagle Lake and Big Trout Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for our family reunion. It was nice to have various cabins for each family. The host was very communicative and helpful. The lake was perfect to play in and there was alot of yard space for games and for the kids to run around with. Overall it was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation spot

Our family had a great time at the Ponderosa!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

The property was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Anything you can think of to do is within 10min. Perfect place for large group. Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This was a great place to enjoy with family and friends for the weekend. It was a nice getaway and easy access to the rake for fishing or canoeing. The owner/staff of the property were very easy going and we had great communication with them throughout the stay. Highly recommend this 5 cabin property for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay with our larger group of 22 adults and kids! Having the smaller cabins in addition to the large cabin was a great setup and gave each family a little privacy and their own space.We do wish that the two cabins advertised as having bunk beds actually had bunk beds in the rooms, as that would have been ideal for accommodating some of the brother/sister pairs. We made the couches work instead, and they were a good backup option. The large cabin was perfect for gathering everyone for meals, although having a usable second oven in the loft cabin would have been a big bonus, especially since the cabins are right next to each other.The lake was beautiful and clear, and the neighborhood was peaceful. The large bonfire pit and plentiful firewood were a highlight, which we used every night. Just be aware that quiet hours begin at 10 p.m., which is important to follow given the nearby neighbors.Communication with the hosts was excellent, and we really appreciated how responsive they were before/throughout our stay. Overall, this was a great place for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!One suggestion would be better garbage facilities 25 people produce a lot of trash! Maybe a bigger dumpster would be nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

The Ponderosa was a great place for our family to come together The beach area was nice. The water was shallow and did not drop off suddenly. Our small grandchildren loved it. They even fished from the dock and were excited when they caught fish. We rented a pontoon for a couple of days and the older boys went fishing and caught quite a few fish! Making s’mores at night around the HUGE fire pit was great. Had lots of chairs around it. We enjoyed the big outside area where the kids could run and play and where we played several yard games. Over all it is a great place for large families. We all enjoyed it alot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family vacation with 17 and 3 dogs. Very pet friendly! The kids had a blast jumping from the dock, visiting each other in their cabins. We all had our own space to go. The main cabin was wide open for all to join on the rainy days with many activities to do provided by the Resort. We brought our own boat and used the public access and docked the boat. The fishing was amazing! From crappies, sunnies, northern, huge Bass, and managed to catch walleye! Many laughs and memories were created this weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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