Lodging FAQ’s
How and when do we check in?
Our check-in time is 3:00 p.m. EST in the restaurant building with a server. If you would like to check-in earlier or think you will be arriving after 8:00 p.m., please call on the day of your reservation for more information. Contactless check-in is also available. Please call the resort on the day of check-in to make arrangements. Payment for your stay (cash or credit card) is due upon arrival.
What time is check-out?
Check-out is 10:00 a.m. EST. Late check-out requests can be made on the day of departure before 10:00 a.m. and are dependent on availability & occupancy. A check-out time of noon or later is subject to additional charges.
How do I get a confirmation?
Email the Resort at lifeisgood@buckhornresort.com and include your name and dates. We will get back to you with a confirmation email that includes driving directions.
How do I make a reservation?
Please call us at 906-387-3559 for the most up-to-date availability. Reservations can also be made on booking.com (availability, prices, & policies are subject to change online). We require a credit card to reserve rooms/lodges and to cover incidental costs. No charges are made to your card until your arrival when you make your reservation by phone.
Do you have a minimum length of stay?
Our motel rooms can be rented daily, though there may be 2-night minimums during peak seasons. Lodges must be booked by the week during the snowmobile season (Lodge 1 is booked Sunday to Sunday and Lodge 2 is booked Saturday to Saturday) and have a 3-night minimum the remainder of the year.
Is breakfast included?
Our restaurant serves lunch & dinner. Please plan ahead for breakfast. Rooms & Lodges have a coffee pot, microwave, and fridge.
Will my cell phone work?
Cell service in the Hiawatha National Forst is unreliable and spotty at best. We have boosters located in the bar to help provide a stronger signal. Please note that there are no landline phones in the motel rooms or lodges
Is there Wi-Fi at the Buckhorn Resort?
Satellite Wi-Fi is available throughout the restaurant, motel, and lodges. Passwords are required, but provided in the restaurant and each room and lodge. Please keep in mind our remote location and appreciate the challenges we face trying to keep these systems running.
How do I make a group lodging reservation?
We will hold a block of rooms (depending on availability) under one name for an agreed upon amount of time, wherein the individual group members will call to give us their specific information. This keeps one person from your group from being financially responsible for the whole group, unless that is what is requested.
What if I leave something
behind in my room?
Please double-check for personal items before check out. We will hold lost items for up to 7 days. Please contact us for shipping costs & information. Pillows will not be held due to space & cleanliness concerns.
Are there grills or campfires?
There is a charcoal grill & campfire pit provided at each lodge and near the motel for guest use during non-snow seasons. Charcoal, firewood, and utensils are not provided.
What is provided in the lodges?
The lodges each come with bed linens & towels, a full kitchen (oven/stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker) with dishes, utensils, and a fan. Dish soap and toilet paper are also provided. Please bring your own food & favorite kitchen gadgets that you plan to use. There are often pancake griddles & slow cookers, but we cannot guarantee it. There is no housekeeping during your stay, but fresh towels can be provided midweek (week-long stays) upon request.
Do you have air conditioning? Hair Dryers?
No. Each room and lodge have a fan provided and windows with screens. If you are concerned about temperatures, especially in the lodges, plan accordingly and bring extra fans. Nighttime temperatures in our area during the summer can drop into the 50’s. Hair dryers & Irons/Ironing Boards are not provided in the rooms or lodges. We may have one available to borrow, but please bring your own if you think you will need it.
What is provided in the motel?
Each motel room has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and fan. Coffee, bath towels & basic toiletries, and bed linens are also provided.
Is there parking available?
We have plenty of parking for trucks, trailers, and machines. Please ask staff if you are unsure where to park, especially during the snow season.
