Viking Bay Resort & Lodge on Lake Miltona

"We arrived unexpectedly and were met by Bill who accommodated myself and my family with a Loge room. The staff were really friendly (Minnesota nice) We had a fire at the community fire pit to ourselves (free wood) and my son played at the beach for hours. This resort is best visited with a boat in tow and a fishing rod in hand. The rooms are cozy and quiet with jacuzzi bath (that was super nice). The rooms are clean with all the nature you can track in you are asked to do the spot cleaning before you leave. I have no complaints! Thank you, Viking bay and Bill"

"The owner was rude, foul-mouthed, and abrasive the entire trip. We called at 11:30 one night, knowing they were closed, hoping the machine would tell us what time they opened in the morning because it wasn't posted anywhere and we were having boat problems, needed to know how early we could get help. His wife, bless her, answered the phone, answered our question, and we all went to sleep. We went down the next morning, said we were the ones who needed boat help. He said oh, the ones who called at 11:30. Thanks for that. I apologized, said I was expecting to get a message. He said well, we're not the Hilton. Literally everyone with a phone can have a message set up on it. Doesn't take the Hilton, just some brains, and some manners. Next night, we get a knock on our door, shortly after 11. My nephew answers, with my son next to him (both are teenagers) and he proceeds on a profanity-laced tirade about how loud we were being, all the complaints they got, how we needed to shut the f up, and what a pain in his (expletive deleted) we were. We were laying in bed watching a movie. That's it. Maybe the TV was too loud, maybe our neighbors had sensitive ears, I don't know. What I DO know is that was the most inappropriate reaction someone in that position could have possibly had. Who talks to children like that? Especially when your entire business is providing service to others! At least have the guts to ask for me, the parent, and say it to my face. Needless to say, we wouldn't set foot in that place again if they paid us, and wouldn't recommend anyone else do it, either."

"The owners were friendly, helpful, and the amenities available rival any other luxury hotel line. You have an option of renting a single room or small cabin/lodge for a larger group of people, too! Each of the small cabins comes with its own firepit/firewood. Plenty of different family activities available to do right on the grounds, and equipment available if you don’t have your own for different water activities! There is also a community fire pit with free firewood available, and large playground, not to mention a beautiful grill surrounded by great patio furniture if you don’t feel like going into town for dinner! Nearby there is a fantastic winery that also boasts a Norse brew-pub with wood-fired pizza and awesome beer! I highly recommend this venue for weddings, and the Viking Bay resort for the pre-wedding/ honeymoon!"

"We stayed in a cabin and used one of the ten boat launches. We had WiFi and there were several bedrooms. The sheets were provided, as well as some soap, etc. There's a beach and a safe swim area, as well as fishing options. Our family comes every year for a family reunion and we all love it."

"The resort was perfect for us to attend the Carlos Creek Winery. All inquiries were answered promptly and graciously. We were welcomed as friends. We did not use all of the features of the resort but what a treat to see the lodge rooms had a whirlpool tub. The rooms and resort were very clean and well cared for. We did relax on the beach with a bonfire and the stay was perfect for the 4 sisters/cousins. We will be back."