Curriers Lakeview Lodge

In Rice Lake for an event so this wasn't a vacation destination for us, but a place to spend the night for a quick visit. This log cabin feeling lodge is located on the lake, in the woods and gives off a relaxing vibe. No frills but provides essential needs. Friendly accommodating staff, coffee and scones (the best ever from a local bakery) in the morning in a little breakfast galley type kitchen area that's great for grab and go, clean room with comfortable beds and a great view of the lake. Good location with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, parks nearby. Less expensive than the basic 2-3 star hotels with pools in the area and has a more personal feel. We were there in March, the dead of winter, so I can't comment on a summer stay although it looks like it would be nice right on the lake steps from the rooms. The view of the lake is peaceful and serene however being there in the winter the piers were pulled up on the shore right outside of the rooms so that was the view! Not a complaint, just a fact. I'd recommend a stay here and would certainly choose this place over other hotels in the area.

I hadn't intended to give 1 star; however, when my Google review was met with excuses (which appears to be the norm based on owner responses to complaints here), and fabrications, it warranted adjusting my rating. In a nutshell, our biggest issue was having rented a pontoon, not getting the one that was promised and finding that the pontoon we did receive was a POS. The gear shift required excessive force to move, which a simple Google search will tell you is most likely related to faulty cables or some other mechanical issue. I took a video of my husband actually struggling with the gear shift. We literally had to be rescued by an employee of the establishment, which the owners eventually acknowledged in their response, but stated that this employee actually started the boat, which is a flat out lie. They also stated that we did not make the issue known while on the property, which is also a flat out lie. No apology or refund offered. Integrity = Zero. Note that all rooms are lakeside but this doesn't mean all rooms have unobstructed lake views. Home made pastries and fresh fruit are actually scones contracted from a local bakery and a Cutie orange in a paper bag. If you stay here, you'll want to book a room on the right side of the property (if facing the lake) for direct access to the pier and unobstructed views. Even better, book a room with a kitchenette. If you're claustrophobic stay away from #10. It will also require navigating across the main deck (stairs) to get to the swimming area unless you walk around the building. I did not see that the deck area was handi-accessible, but they do have ADA rooms available.

Very accommodating when there was a snafu with my ******* booking. Enjoyed our stay. Kitchen was well stocked and the room was clean. Our room faced the lake a (as all the rooms do , I believe) and I can see how summers are beautiful with the lake so close.