We spent a month at Cross River Lodge last summer (2011) and stayed in one of the cabins. It was no doubt the best vacation of our lives! We're going again this summer (2012) and are counting the days. John, Rose, Paula, and Doug are fantastic hosts. It wasn't long before we thought of them as family. My husband loves... More

Really beautiful and friendly place with the best continental breakfast we ever had! We stayed in a very clean two bedroom cottage/effiency with pot bellied stove and deck overlooking quiet lake. Offered many free activities to guest: paddle boats, canoe etc. beautiful lodge for guests to visit/watch tv/read. The owners/hosts were fabulous!

My husband and I have stayed at Cross River Lodge for the past 2 years as a comfortable, relaxing retreat after several days of backpacking the BWCA. Doug and Paula have always made our stay a memorable one. This last year, our backpacking trip was cut short a day because of a series of follies on the trail; they were... More

I’ve been meaning to write a review about our wonderful time at Cross River Lodge since we stayed there over July 4th weekend (2011), but time got away from me. It’s truly a testament to the superb customer service and beautiful accommodations we received that I am taking the time to write this now! John, Rose, Paula and Doug are... More

Talk about CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I had to cut my summer trip short from Cross River Lodge due to a phone call from my wife, about her mother suddenly passing away. The night I had to leave the lodge we were about to sit down to some incredible bar-b-q ribs when I got the call, John and Rose packed a to-go... More

My wife and I stayed in the Cross River Suite for our first anniversary the 2nd week of October. It was an all around awesome experience and a wonderful place to truly "get away from it all." We enjoyed multiple meals at the very underrated Bistro at the Gunflint Lodge. The wAlleye quesadillas, wAlleye sandwich, walleye chowder, and buff chic... More

My wife and spent our anniversary weekend at the lodge. We were there 20 years earlier, John and Rose have really made great improvements to this wonderful resort. Their wonderful hospitality made us feel like family in for a visit. We stayed in the newly remodeled Wolfs Den cabin it is just beautiful in every way. The breakfast was wonderful... More

My family and I enjoyed our stay from Thurs - Mon in the "Up North" Cabin. The cabin was very clean, beautiful decor, comfortable beds, just like at home! Cross River Lodge is a beautiful small quiet place to stay. You couldn't ask for more friendlier or gracious hosts, John and Rose! Plenty to do, but also a wonderful place... More

You would have to be the world's biggest curmudgeon not to like this place.Beautiful scereny eveywhere you look, great fishing,comfy rooms and two of the most friendy hosts you will ever find, John & Rose. Plenty to do but also a awesome place to relax and chill out. Great breakfast in the morning, they even had hand picked local wild... More