Ludlow's Island Resort

Exhibiting sincere and caring hospitality, Ludlow's Island Resort on Lake Vermilion in Cook, Minnesota has been under the same ownership for over 65 years. The Ludlow family has the primary interest of providing the blend of privacy, activity, quality, and comfort that has made Ludlow's a favorite family destination time and time again! Lake Vermilion, between the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park, offers 1,200 miles of shoreline, 365 islands, and over 40,000 acres of clean, clear waters for all kinds of water activity.

Cabin resorts: Enjoy a unique resort experience in one of nineteen waterfront cabins on the property, which is entirely reserved exclusively for guests, assuring you complete privacy, seclusion, and security. A private estate, five miles from the lodge, is also available. Each cabin ranges from one to five bedrooms / one to four baths, and sleeps from two to ten. All cabins have fireplaces; decks with Weber cookers; full kitchens with microwaves, dishwashers, utensils, and glassware (including wine glasses); living rooms with comfortable furnishings; linens; and telephone and cable/satellite TV for off-island cabins. VCRs are available for rental. Some cabins include a washer/dryer (coin laundry on island for cabins without), and some have Jacuzzi tubs.

Meals: Ludlow's offers full menu choices for evening meals, including entrees, pizza, and burgers delivered to your cabin ready for you to serve on cabin dishes. The gourmet pantry is open 24 hours and has a variety of groceries including dairy products, frozen entrees, tackle, personal toiletries, and picnic items. Woks, ice cream makers, waffle irons, and food processors are available to sign out at no charge. Additional services, available at an extra charge, include daily or partial weekly maid service, a certified massage therapist on-site weekly, and child care.

Recreation: A variety of recreational amenities are included in your room rate. Two tennis courts are on the property as well as an indoor racquetball court, and an exercise room with many machines for the fitness-conscious. Enjoy some down time in the recreation room with video games, foosball, air hockey, and TV, or watch a movie, play some board games or read a magazine in the Lodge by the fireplace.

Fishing: Lake Vermilion, renowned as a premier Minnesota walleye and northern pike lake, is also one of the best small and large mouth bass lakes in the state. The on-going stocking of walleye pike and voluntary "selective harvest" assure continued populations. Recent stockings of Muskellunge add an exciting dimension. Weekly fishing clinics and available guides ensure an exciting adventure. The staff will also clean and package your catch for you!

Activities for all: Other lake activities include paddle-boating, kayaking, canoeing, row-boating, and swimming.

A camping island is great for overnight trips, with tent and gear provided. Picnics are always private and romantic on one of the outpost islands. Boat and motor rentals are particularly popular for the foliage tours in the fall.

Personal boats are also welcome, with covered dockage provided if size is not limited.

Children's programs: Children's weekly activities may include pontoon tours to view eagles, beaver lodges, and waterfowl as well as hot dog roasts, nature hikes, fishing derbies, and other activities to introduce young people to the woods and waters environment.

Many guests enjoy instruction in Native American artwork. Daily activities are usually an hour or so in length, and a movie is shown in the video room each evening.

Mark and Sally Ludlow were honored by the Minnesota Association of Innkeepers in October 1999 as "Innkeepers of the Year." They invite you to experience Ludlow's and create lifetime memories.