Rates of Cabins and Boats at Crow Wing Crest Lodge Resort Minnesota Family Vacation Heartland Trail


Cabins		Rate is for (up to) this many persons	Spring/Fall OFF SEASON May 11 - Jun 8 and Aug 17 - Oct 5		Summer PRIME TIME Jun 8-Aug 17
4 Bedroom Cabins			WEEK	DAY	WEEK	DAY
#19	King (Sleep Number Control air bed!) Queen, Twin Queen, Queen Full, Full/Twin bunk bed 2 sofa beds (1 upstairs, 1 down) (Air/C)	8 (*maximum 17 persons with additional "extra person" charge)	$2494	499	$2878	576
#7	King Queen 3 Fulls (9' sofa) 2 Twins, Queen (single sofa bed) (Air/C)	12 (*17 max.)	$2242	448	$2824	564

3 Bedroom Cabins			WEEK	DAY	WEEK	DAY
#9	King Queen Full/Twin bunk, Twin (2 Sofa beds) (Air/C)	8	$1795	359	$2117	423
#10	King Queen Full/Twin bunk, Twin (2 Sofa beds) (Air/C)	8	$1795	359	$2117	423
#16	4 Queens (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	8 (*10 max.)	$1435	287	$1831	366
#3	King, Queen, 2 Twins (2 Sofa beds) (Air/C)	6 (*10 max.)	$1193	239	$1479	296
#12	Queen Full, Twin Full, Twin (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	6 (*10 max.)	$1193	239	$1479	296
#6	Queen Queen Full/Twin bunk, Twin w/ twin trundle, Twin w/ twin trundle (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	6 (*12 max.)	$1193	239	$1479	296
#2	King, Queen, Queen/Twin bunk (Air/C)	6 (*8 max.)	$1155	231	$1435	287
#11	Queen, Queen, Full/Twin bunk, Twin	6 (*9 max.)	$1155	231	$1435	287
#5	King, Full, Full/Twin bunk (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	6 (*8 max.)	$1129	226	$1407	281
#17	Queen, Full, Full/Twin bunk (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	6 (*8 max.)	$1052	210	$1311	262
#18	Queen, Full, Twin/Twin bunk (Sofa bed)	6 (*8 max.)	$1052	210	$1311	262

2 Bedroom Cabins			WEEK	DAY	WEEK	DAY
#15	Queen, Full (2 Sofa beds) (Air/C)	4 (*6 max.)	$1052	210	$1311	262
#14	King, Queen (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	4 (*6 max.)	$997	199	$1249	249
#13	King, Full (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	4 (*6 max.)	$997	199	$1249	249
#8	Queen, Full/Twin bunk (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	4 (*6 max.)	$941	188	$1182	236
#1	Queen, Twin/Twin bunk, (Sofa bed) (Air/C)	4 (*6 max.)	$857	171	$1076	215
#4	Queen, Full (Sofa bed)	4 (*6 max.)	$798	159	$995	199

Sleeping Cottage				DAY	WEEK
	1 Queen - water facilities in lodge	2		79	$395

Campsites (2 extra large sites)				DAY
camp	Tenting - no Hook-Ups (bathroom facilities in lodge. Each site includes 1 dock space free. Plus access to complimentary canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, beach, trails, lodge and playground facilities, scheduled activities, etc.) Camper/RV or tent with any Hook-Ups included: water, septic, electricity. Each site includes 1 dock space free plus resort amenities listed above.	4 ($7 extra person charge beyond 4 in group.) 4 ($7 extra person charge beyond 4 in group.)		35 42	2 night minimum

Rates do not include state sales tax (6.875%) or local lodging surcharge (3%).

Extra bed linen sets throughout week are $5 per set, or there are coin-op washer/dryers in Lodge for guest use.)

*Extra persons - $35 daily, $175 weekly including children and babies**. Each cabin is rated for a certain number of people (based on septic & water resources, garbage & recycling removal, bed space, dock space, parking space and many other considerations combined). Beyond that base rate person number, a limited number of extra persons may be allowed (see each cabin description) at the additional cost of $35 day, or $175 week (both off season & summer).

**Babies & children of all ages count within the "number of people" base rate. If they're human, they count J! All of us generate usage of resources: i.e. diaper disposal costs, cooking/heating usage for formula or food, extra electricity by being inside cabin more for napping and protection from elements, crib and highchair usage provided by us at no extra cost, etc. etc. etc. Try to choose a cabin with the "no. of people rate" that best fits the number of your family or group.

Day visitors: $10.00 per person. We reserve the right to limit the number of visitors a guest here at Crow Wing Crest Lodge may invite onto the premises. We may charge $10.00 per person for anyone visiting our guests during the day using the utilities, bathrooms, beach, kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, trails, facilities, etc. In accordance with the Minnesota State Innkeepers Law, day visitors are required to register at the lodge for the privacy and security of all our guests.

SATURDAY CHECK-IN TIME

Check-In time is after 4:30 p.m. (gate is closed until then!!)
Check-Out time is before 8:30 a.m. on the following Saturday.

Non-Saturday Check-In & Check-Out time is 12:00 noon.

SPECIALS and DEALS

Romantic Spring Fling Package (for two persons)

Couples! Pick any cabin (except Retreat Cabin #19) between May Fishing Opener and Memorial Day for

$99 night (3 or more nights), or

$500 week (pay for five nights, get two more FREE!)

($120 night for 2 night stay, or $200 for a 1 night stay)

Package includes

$5 gift certificate towards a bottle of wine at Forest Edge Winery (8 miles)
access to our bird identification books and binoculars, 33 acres of hiking trails
free access to our romantic canoes and kayaks
availability of our on-site reflexologist ($40 hour)
free access to our lakeside self-serve sauna

and one of the following of your choice:

$5 gift certificate towards a sailing adventure on Leech Lake (9 miles Fleet Sails), or

$5 gift certificate towards a 2 hour Narrated Naturalist Boat Tour on Lake Itasca, Itasca State Park (late May only) (25 miles)

May Weekend Package Deal Anytime between May Fishing Opener and Memorial Day weekend; Rent any cabin for TWO NIGHTS or more, at the off-season discounted rate, and choose ONE of the following:

$100 off total cabin rental, OR
$100 voucher towards a half-day guided fishing trip on our lake or neighboring lakes, including Leech Lake (average trip cost without voucher for 1-3 person start at $180, all inclusive: i.e. boat, gas, tackle, bait. You provide snacks, camera and are responsible for having a MN fishing license.), OR
$100 voucher towards a half day Sailing Adventure on neighboring Leech Lake. No experience required - learn to SAIL! www.fleetsails.com

RELAXATION RETREATS

Spring Healer's Retreat: Annually scheduled the weekend after Memorial Day. (May 31 - June 3, 2013) Continental breakfast, drum circles, chakra connection, group meditation, sauna sweats, aromatherapy class, on-site massage, Reiki, reflexology, energy attunement, myo-facial & cranial sacral work, etc.

Cabin-Share rates start at $48 night dorm style, per person. $59 night, per person for private bedroom, shared cabin, $89 night per couple for private bedroom, shared cabin, or pick any private cabin for your group at off season rates. Click here for dates & details

Fall Relaxation Retreat: September 13-16, 2013

Early Bird Summer Short-Stay Specials:

Long Weekend June 6-10, 2013, only. Stay two nights, get TWO NIGHTS FREE! Any cabin. Drive up on Thursday afternoon for a long weekend, and drive home Monday morning.

If the weather is cool and overcast, the fishin's usually fantastic. The kids can play in the lodge, mom can get a massage. If the weather is warm and sunny, well heck, then there's no need for us to tell ya what to do --- get your buns to our beach and enjoy!

Mid-Week 2 for 2 Deal Drive up on Tuesday afternoon and leave Saturday morning, pay for two nights, get TWO MORE NIGHTS FREE --- June 11-15, 2013 only. (NOTE: check-out on Saturday is 9 a.m.)

10% off Week - June 15-22, 2013: This is our first official week of prime-time summer and our "trial run" of scheduled activities. School's OUT and summer is HERE!

Top 10 reasons to choose 10%-off Week:

Big reunions: get your choice of cabins and ask about holding a few group meals in the lodge, with seating for 50
Loons are vocal and "showing off" to impress a mate
Fishin' is always better in June versus July or August
You may have to stop on the road to wait for a wild turtle to cross
Bird watchers: this is a great week to hang out (watch for migrating redstarts, swans, flickers, bohemian waxwings, scarlet tanagers, indigo buntings, etc.)
Warmer Weather than you might think! Average June temps are 73 degrees for a high, 52 degrees for a low (based on 91 years of local records Hubbard County - click here for more local weather averages)
Best selection of clothing sizes and gifts in the lodge early in season
Paul Bunyan Days celebration in Akeley - one mile away (teen dance on Friday night, kids ice cream eating contest, fish fry, woodcarving demo, town BINGO, "Banjo Man")
Festival of Artists & Authors in Dorset (9 miles) on June 23? - Featuring artist demos, art for sale, book signings and readings.
Save money by utilizing this special: if your big group decides to book Cabin #7, for example, 10% off saves you $282 for the week, wow!

Check the "Availability" page for cabins still available to reserve.

NEW for 2013! August 10-17: $100 off all weekly cabin rentals (does NOT include Sleeping Cottage for Two or either campsite). Check the "Availability" page for cabins still available to reserve.

Discount Week August 17-24, 2013: Summer vacation at off-season prices in mid-August --Save up to $582! Rates drop this week on all cabins, from prime-time summer rates to off-season discount rates. Check the "Availability" page for cabins still available to reserve.

Labor Day Week Specials:

Best deal of the year! FOUR FREE NIGHTS! 9 nights for the price of 5 - Choose any cabin at the discounted off-season weekly rate, and you may stay the normal week of Sat-Sat, plus Labor Day Weekend (to Monday, September 2).

Pre-Labor Day Short-Stay Deal: Stay 3 nights, get 2 more FREE!

Saturday - Thursday, five nights, Aug 24 - 29, 2013 only

Labor Day Weekend 3 night stay (NO 5 night min. stay required), Fri - Mon only

(NOTE: Minnesota current law states that no public school may start before Labor Day � so the kids won�t miss any school!!! And hey, the lake waters are still warm, the nights slightly cooler than summer and the sumac is usually starting to turn brilliant colors. Wanna see for yourself?)

BONUS activities over Labor Day Weekend

Off-Season Weekly Savings: May, early June and September weekly cabin rentals are still one of the best deals. The weekly rates are based on 5 nights rental at discounted off-season rates, with an additional two nights free. Weekly stays can go from Tuesday - Tuesday, Wednesday - Wednesday, or whatever works for you, etc. (Summer Prime Time weeks are limited to Saturday - Saturday weeks only, mid-June - Labor Day.)

Fall Colors-for-Couples Special:

Pick any cabin (except Retreat Cabin #19*) between Labor Day - Oct. 5

for $99 night (3 or more nights),

or $500 week (pay for five nights, get two more FREE!)

($120 night for 2 night stay. or $200 for a 1 night stay).

Take additional 10% off if two couples are sharing same cabin. Example: If you and your hubbie would like a weekend get-away with your best friends John & Jane, you could book Cabin #10 for three nights, total cost for all four x 3 nights = $540, plus tax (approx $45/night each individual) ----Wow!! this is approx. half off the already discounted off-season rate, but you still get the fireplace, Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, full kitchen, outdoor fire ring, three bedrooms to spread out in and all the peace and quiet of our lakeside resort in fall. This is one of our best deals allowing a better deal in our nicest cabins for a smaller number of persons.)

(*Retreat Cabin #19 is available after Labor Day for $150 night, two persons, minimum 3 night stay. Usually open through November.)

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GROUP RATES

Group Rates: With a 2 night minimum stay in May, early June or September, a group of 5 or more may stay for *$43 night (plus tax) per person. This group rate is a special discount intended for adult groups. It guarantees each adult their own bed --no sofa-beds or sharin' floor space in a sleeping bag with your sister as families do in summer, ha! Just tell us how many people in your group and we�ll set you up in several neighboring cabins and expand as needed!

*Cabin #19 is $55 night per person.

Conference facilities in May, June & September . . .

WOMEN�S GROUPS: quilter's, crafter's, scrap booker's, book club, yoga groups, or just hangin� out with friends to bond & relax! We will cater to you: whether you just want the space to host a weekend get-a-way and do your own thing, or whether you would like to take advantage of any of our special services to make your retreat special, here are some ideas and options that are available here at CWC:

Lakeside sauna (free to guests)
Free aromatherapy class
Massage, Reflexology & Ionic Detox Foot Bath ($25 - $45)
Drum Circle (we provide the stuff � it�s a blast!)
Sing-a-longs (Kim has a guitar and campfire songs to lend you or lead you, hehe!)
On-site campfire rings, nature trails, canoes & kayaks, pontoon boat rental, lodge facilities (games, books, movies, gifts), etc. (seasonal)
We are within a 10 minute drive to: a winery, antiques, horse back riding, museums, bison ranch, arts & crafts mall, bike trail (within a mile), Itasca State Park (25 miles), etc. (see attractions)
Schedule a BEADING class prior to your arrival at a local artisan's studio. Hand-make your own original glass beads and learn about wire wrapping. Blue Sky Beads

MEN�S GROUPS Bring your buddies for fishin� or golfin�! The best fishing is usually late May, early June and mid September. Our lake is known for trophy WALLEYE!

Area golf courses run specials during these same times (we are located within 20 minutes of ten nice golf courses.) ATV trails are located within a half mile of our resort in the Paul Bunyan Forest. No need to trailer-up!

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RESERVATIONS

Reservation deposits for weekly stays are $500 per cabin, $900 for cabins #7, #9, #10, & #19, $50 per week per motorboat -- motorbaots only guaranteed available with deposit paid. Reservation deposit checks are required within 7-10 days of reservation. A payment of deposit is considered acceptance of the following Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policy: DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE upon cancellation for ANY REASON whatsoever (be it change of plans, financial budget errors, health issues, death in the family, etc.) UNLESS cabin is re-booked for entire length of stay reserved, whereupon deposit will be returned minus a $100 handling/cancellation fee (funds go into our advertising budget).

If you cancel your reservation within three weeks prior to stay, you will be billed for full amount of cancelled booking whether you use the lodging or not.
No refund or partial refund will be given for early departure.
Since we accept reservation deposits a year in advance, if you cancel your reservation before October 31 of the prior year, your deposit will be refunded in it's entirety (unless it was paid via credit card; in which case, the deposit amount will be returned minus a 5% handling fee.)
If you cancel your cabin reservation and another guest who has already reserved a cabin in that same week chooses to switch to your cabin, the cancellation terms still apply until the newly available cabin is re-booked.

We strongly recommend you consider all the ramifications of a possible cancellation before you commit to booking a cabin and paying a deposit. When you are ready to take responsibility for your reservation, go for it! To help you feel more secure about your reservation, you may wish to look into obtaining "trip insurance" . . .

Quick facts about trip insurance that may interest you:

It can protect against unforeseen events that may cause you to cancel your travel plans
It may reimburse nonrefundable pre-payments and/or deposits
It may cover emergency medical expenses if you purchase a more comprehensive plan
It may cover miscellaneous expenses caused by travel delays, such as transportation and lodging expenses or, if baggage is delayed, the purchase of essential items
It can also protect against lost, stolen or damaged baggage
It typically costs 5 to 7 percent of the trip cost

Crow Wing Crest Lodge does not endorse any "trip" insurance providers.   However, here is a starting list of possibilities to start your search:

Access America

Insure My Trip

Travel Guard

Travelex Insurance Services

Square Mouth

BOAT & MOTOR RATES

. . . click here to learn about lake access, fishing stats, if a boat comes with your cabin, etc.

BRAND NEW 21' Fish and Cruise 2008 Forester Pontoon!

4 stroke 25 hsp NEW Mercury motor (quiet, no exhaust fumes, electric start)

tilt & trim package for motor adjustment

BRAND NEW Fish Locator

manual ice cooler/live well

swivel front seats for fishing and bench seating in back (lots of storage)

night lights

stable for older folks, safe railing for kids, and fun for all!

10 person limit

half canopy for shade (adjustable)

swim ladder

$45 per hour, gas included (cannot reserve any motorized boats prior to arrival for hourly/daily boat rentals - request your choice at lodge after viewing which boat/motors have already reserved for week)

$120 day, plus gas (weekly reservations get priority)

$600 per week, plus gas (reserve w/ additional $50 deposit)

NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH TO PULL TUBES, etc. behind (none of our fishing boats are. Click here to view list of local recreation boat rental companies.)

Pontoon Boat 18' (Forester 2000)
- 2 stroke 25 hsp motor
- Fish Locator (new 2005)
- 2 swivel seats at front, benches at back
- night lights
- stable for older folks, safe railing for kids, fun for all!
- 10 person limit
- half canopy for shade (adjustable)
- swim ladder
- $30 per hour, gas included (cannot reserve any motorized boats prior to arrival for hourly/daily boat rentals - request your choice at lodge after viewing which boat/motors have already reserved for week)
- $80 day, plus gas (weekly reservations get priority)
- $400 per week, plus gas (reserve w/ additional $50 deposit)
NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH TO PULL TUBES, etc. behind (none of our fishing boats are. Click here to view list of local recreation boat rental companies.)
Bass Tracker Fishing Boat (we have two Bass Trackers available for rent)

swivel seats and back rests

night lights

live well

fish locator

electric start 30 hsp motor (very quiet and smooth!)

$375 week ($85 day) plus gasoline

18' boat with 15 hsp electric start motor $220 week ($50 day) plus gasoline (we have only one of these boats available for rent)

NEW for 2012! 16' boat w/ 9.9 hsp motor $200 week ($40 day) plus gasoline NOT SHOWN: two swivel seats attached

16' boat with 6 hsp motor $125 week ($30 day) plus gasoline (we have two of these boats available for rent) NOT SHOWN: two swivel seats attached to one of these two 6 hsp/16' boats