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River Point Resort

12007 River Point Road, PO Box 397, Ely, MN 55731
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River Point Resort
Ranked #8 of 29 Specialty lodging in Ely
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Lake Elmo, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2012

I tried calling to make a reservation and tried negotiating the nightly rate in a nice manner. A simple no would have sufficed from the man but instead he made a rude comment about me calling the wrong place and that this resort was not like that. Its not like I was looking for an outstanding rate. The normal 150... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
August 20, 2012

The title of this reviewer’s comment of “Rude Reservation” is a bit misleading. This reviewer did not have a reservation at River Point. River Point Resort has a rate schedule in place that already offers discounted rates for different time-frames. Thus, the rate for a September reservation of a one bedroom Chalet is $150 for two persons, which does reflect... More

Virginia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012 via mobile

Great service in a beautiful location! Jane the owner is super organized , no problems with our reservation at all. our cabin was spotless as was the pontoon boat we rented . Our 6 year old had fun at ' kids time ' and enjoyed the swimming beach and free use of sit on top kayaks and paddle boats. We... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
August 20, 2012

This reviewer writes: “Great service in a beautiful location.” Many thanks for that accolade. Everyone on the staff at River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. is happy doing what they do… and that is to make sure that our guests’ needs and requests are taken care of in a friendly and positive manner. And that begins with a super clean... More

Alexandria VA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012

Our family traveled to Ely seeking fun and relaxation away from it all. River Point offered a wonderful escape coupled with excellent ammenities and quiet luxury. River Point resort is located just outside Ely, Minnesota right on a beautiful river point. River Point offer an idyllic get away for families who treasure time tgoether and seek to enjoy the very... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
August 20, 2012

Happy you choose River Point…thank you! And, thank you for the valuable feedback. Our mile long wilderness peninsula, set off of state highway #1 by our meandering 1.3 mile gravel drive, does provide a certain sense of calmness and peacefulness for our guests as they begin to “slow down”, as they approach River Point . Entering into the property, and... More

Flint, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2012

We had business activities in the area, and were interested in an authentic north-woods lodging experience. I’ve gone canoeing and camping in the Boundary Waters many times and was looking forward to combining the best of two "worlds" -- the solitude, wildlife sightings, fresh air and beauty of the wilderness with a good bed in pleasant surroundings in nature. The... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
August 8, 2012

Thank you for enjoying River Point Resort to the fullest...and, as you say, next time give River Point Outfitting Co. a try when you want to do a Boundary Waters canoeing adventure. You can be outfitted with a complete package, including the canoes, sleeping bags, tents, packsacks, etc., plus all the food, or, if you have some of your own... More

Chetek, Wisconsin
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

My husband and I rented a villa at the resort. My husbands mother passed away 2 days before we were supposed to check in. Riverpoint Resort was completely unwilling to accomodate us, refund, or change our date (5 days later there were unrented cabins). I understand that their policy said there were no refunds but it also stated that they... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
July 25, 2012

How does one prepare for the unexpected when going on vacation? In our busy and sometimes hectic lives, it is important that your vacation investment is not compromised due to an unexpected event that potentially can impact your vacation. That is why traveler’s insurance is so beneficial, and at River Point Resort, we strongly suggest checking into it when making... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 29, 2012

Debra and I stayed in the "Riverview" the third week of June. Our purpose of traveling up north is to remove ourselves from the demanding and hectic work / life enviroment around Chicago. No TV,radio,cell phones email, brought a laptop to access weather forecasts only. Over many years of being up north on and off, the previous resorts always left... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
July 23, 2012

A huge “thank you” for the superlative and most kind words you wrote about your vacation at River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. in late June. Your comments exceeded any expectations we might have had, and we are blessed to have such wonderful and most appreciative guests stay with us. Our energetic team does work tirelessly to provide a balance... More

Marshall, Minnesota
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

My wife and I stayed here last week to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. I made arrangements relatively late and lucked out in finding a few days open for the Wind Song Chalet. We couldn't have made a better choice. We found everything at the resort to be very well kept. The chalet itself was built with quality and seemed... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
July 23, 2012

All of us at River Point Resort are happy that you found the Windsong Chalet to be perfect for your special 20th anniversary getaway. The Chalets are very new, extremely comfortable, and have so many lovely designer touches throughout, along with many amenities that everything you need is, indeed, at your fingertips. Happy, too, that you felt welcome...because you surely... More

Lakeville, Minnesota
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Nancy and I had fallen in love with the Ely area several years ago, and we were looking for our perfect place. As we were heading out of town to Lake Superior one summer, she spotted a sign pointing into the forest that read "River Point Resort 1.5 miles". I'm so glad that we turned down that road because we... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

We are so happy, too, that Nancy spotted our sign on highway #1 and you turned onto River Point Road several years ago to check out our resort…because we have surely loved having you as our guests for the past two years, and look forward to year number three this June. The one-bedroom Hideaway Cabin with level ground right to... More

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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011

We just came home Monday from a 3-night stay for our 23rd wedding anniversary. I can honestly tell you we received nothing but gracious attention from Jane (the owner) and everyone else we encountered here. Our cabin was "The Point" and it had the privacy we wanted, a beautiful view of the water, a very nice screen porch and deck... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

It was definitely our pleasure to have you as our guests once again. Whenever you need a little mental “sojourn” from your day at work you can remember “The Point” cabin with its panoramic lake views from the screen porch and sundeck and the wooded forest surrounding it…the perfect place to “enjoy the sounds and sights” of nature, sit back,... More

St. Cloud, MN
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

We stayed at River Point Resort for just one night on a visit to Ely, MN and the Boundry Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). This resort is in a beautiful spot and our 2nd floor villa had a vew of the Birch Lake. They have a nice beach, and several homes/cottages with eay access to the beach. The best of all... More

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Quietriver, Owner at River Point Resort, responded to this review
September 14, 2011

Thank you for the kind comments! We wish you could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the cool stuff available....the mile-long "Trail of Reflections", the complimentary kayaks, the two natural sand swim beaches, plus more of those great views to the lake from your villa. Lots of rental canoe choices and great accessibility from our location in the Superior... More

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Address: 12007 River Point Road, PO Box 397, Ely, MN 55731
Region: United States > Minnesota > Ely
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Ranked #8 of 29 Specialty lodging in Ely

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