UPDATE ON LIEN'S RESORT

 I posted this on the original post for Lien's Resort.  Great news!  

UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE UPDATE!!!!!

I was over by Lien's Resort just yesterday 7-20-22 and it is now up for rent as a resort, sort of.  It is listed on VRBO.  It is such a beautiful spot on the lake.  Beautiful sunsets and a wide open view of the big lake.  They have been beautifully remodeled and would be a great place for a family vacation as there are 6  cabins there for rent by the week during peak season.  

For those of you that have followed my blog, you know what a fan of resorts I am.  I'm just so happy about Lien's being up for rent again as a resort.

Here is the listing for cabin 1.  I would say that would be my favorite.   If your looking, this is a great place.  

https://www.vrbo.com/2616529?noDates=true&unitId=3187043

I wish I had a new picture of the resort, but take my word for it, it's beautiful!  

Big Rock Resort

 Big Rock Resort is located in Horseshoe Bay facing the big part of Leech.  Or the big lake as it is often referred to.  

This is another one of those great old resorts that is still operating.  It has been updated a lot, just a beautiful looking resort.  The grounds are beautiful as well as the cabins.  They also have a swimming pool there.  You can find it at https://www.bigrockresort.com/

I believe that it has gone "condo" where people own the cabins and they are rented out by the resort. It appears that they are open year around as well. 

There is great fishing at Big Rock Reef, of course located out front of Big Rock Resort.  I've caught a LOT of walleyes on that reef.

As always, I'd love to hear your stories.  

From the late 1950's early 60's Chamber of Commerce map:

BIG ROCK RESORT - Modern family resort.  New Lodge.  Recreation room, ping pong, shuffleboard.  Sheltered boat harbor where your boat is ready and safe.  Dock.  Fish cleaning.  Mr. and Mrs Ed Kotula, Walker, Minn.  Tel. KI 7-1066

This picture is from a post card that was sent in 1966.

Bay Shore Cottages/Bay Shore Resort

This resort was located on the east side of Sucker Bay up toward the north part of the bay.   I know nothing else about this resort, I'm hoping that someone out there can give me more information about this resort!

From the late 1950's early 60's Chamber of Commerce map:

BAY SHORE COTTAGES - On Sucker Bay, Leech Lake,.  Deluxe modern housekeeping cottages.  "Best in the Northwest."  Playground, fishing, hunting, boats, motors.  Mr and Mrs J. V. Lestina, Box 51, Schley, Minn. 

Bakers Resort

 This resort was located on Agency Bay just to the east of Roosevelt Canal.  There are several large new houses where the map shows that the resort was located.

I would love for anyone that knows anything about this resort to go ahead and post to this blog.  It was a great spot on the lake with a nice beach where the resort was marked on the map and according to the chamber listing.

From the late 1950's early 60's Chamber of Commerce map:

BAKERS RESORT - Agency Bay - modern housekeeping cottages, central showers.  Excellene beach.  Playground equipment.  Boats, motors, bait, tackle, groceries, boat ramp.  Open all year.  Harry and Lea O'Neil.  Tel KI 7- 1323, Walker, Minn

Long Bow Resort

I never saw Long Bow Resort, but I've bought a lot of post cards from this resort through the years.  It was located on Steamboat Bay near Minnesota Island.  It also was located near where Long Bow Golf Course is located. now.

Through the years it was known as just Long Bow Resort and sometimes Nelson's Long Bow Resort.  I'm not sure if it changed hands or if the Nelson's just decided to put their name on it.  The chamber map I'm using just said Long Bow Resort.  I also don't know when it closed down, but most likely in the late 70's on as a lot of the resorts that are gone did.

I would really appreciate any knowledge that anyone out there has about this resort.

From the Walker Chamber of Commerce map from the late 50's early 60's:

LONG BOW RESORT - Steamboat Bay.  Modern or semi-modern knotty pine housekeeping cabins.  Lodge.  Playground.  Desirable lawn.  Private boats welcome.  Deep Freeze service.  Tel. KI 7-1355

Agency Bay Lodge

 Agency Bay Lodge is another one of those old resorts that are still around!  Obviously it is on Agency Bay and it has a beautiful lodge along with several original cabins that were built as twin houses or duplexes as we call them in Iowa!  There have been other cabins added.

The resort is still in great shape and has a beautiful beach.  Their website is https://www.agencybaylodge.com/

I have several postcard pictures of the resort, but not a lot of stories about the resort.  I would love to hear from all of you about your stories at Agency Bay Lodge!

From the Walker Chamber of Commerce map from the late 50's early 60's:

AGENCY BAY LODGE  (AAA) - Ultra Modern Resort on Agency Bay - Leech Lake.  Save, sand beach.  Groceries - Refreshments - Boats - Bait - on black top road.  Bill and Ella Schilder.  Tel. KI 7-1015

Acorn Hill Resort

 Acorn Hill Resort is one of those old resorts that are still running.  It is a beautiful resort on Trader's Bay on Pine Point.  

I had the pleasure of staying at Acorn Hill several years ago on one of our family vacations after my grandpa sold his cabin.  It was great then an has improved over the years.  I remember the cabins were very roomy and nicely kept.  The harbor was great and really had all of the amenities you could imagine.

It's website is https://www.acornhill.com/ It is owned by the Walters!  Check out their website for more information.  

It has a really nice lodge.  We have stopped there for bait and snacks!  Everyone was really nice.

I found this picture on a Mobile RVing site.  I'm going to have to dig through our pictures and find some from the year we stayed there.  We stayed in the cabin on the right when we were there.

If anyone out there wants to share some of theirs with me, send them along!  

I would love to hear your stories about Acorn Hill Resort.

From the Walker Chamber of Commerce map from the late 50's early 60's:

ACORN HILL RESORT - Pine Point.  7 all new strictly modern housekeeping cabins.  Safe Beach.  Playground.  Lodge and store.  Cement launching ramp.  Guides available.  Dona nd Dot Sherard.  Walker, Minn.  Tel. KI 7-1015