Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake

Fifty Lakes, Minnesota

$978 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights

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Escape the bustle and rekindle simple pleasures at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort, an enchanting woodland retreat on pristine West Fox Lake. Nestled on 8 acres of towering pines and offering over 220 feet of private shoreline, Ponderosa hearkens back to cherished summers of yesterday.

Wake to loons calling across the water and the aroma of crackling campfires. Cozy, rustic cabins exude historiccharm while offering modern conveniences. Find adventure fishing for walleye and bass off the dock or paddling kayaks on the glassy lake. As night falls, stargaze and roast s’mores beachside before retreating to your snug cabin under a thick quilt, soothed by the sounds of the woods.

The heart of Ponderosa is a grand log lodge where up 25 guests can eat, laugh and linger together. Feast on home-cooked meals at the spacious table and challenge each other to games in the great room. As the fireplace glows, share stories and songs, or simply enjoy the peace of togetherness in nature.

Escape the trappings of modern life and forge bonds as timeless as the pines. Historic Ponderosa Family Resort offers a place for unplugging, reconnecting and crafting enduring memories. We invite you to experience the simple indulgence of life in the slow lane. Come rekindle the magic of bygone summers on the shores of West Fox Lake.

Five historic cabins offer:

Cabin 1 (Main Cabin) has 1BR with King bed, full kitchen and additional sleeping on sofas. Gather with up to 25 guests in the great room.

Cabin 2 has 1BR with a Queen bed plus a loft with 2 full and 1 twin bed, and 1 bath; Sleeps 8-10 including sofas. Generally the best cabin for a bunch of kids in the loft.

Cabins 3-5 are all 2BR 1BA, with a living room and kitchenette. Each have a Queen bed and a bunk bed. Sleeps 4-6 including sofas.

All cabins include: Upgraded interiors with rustic pine decor. AC, linens, towels and fully stocked kitchens.

Enjoy: 220 feet of private lakefront with dock and boat lift included, Wooded trails, Fire pit, Bocce, cornhole, and gas grills as well as an outdoor brick fire kitchen. There is a canoe for guests to use as well bring your own boats or we can refer you to a rental company.

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Smoke-free Property Dryer Iron/ironing Board
OUTDOOR

BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Garden
INTERNET

Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
LANGS SPOKEN

English
THINGS TO DO

Bicycling Kayaking
GUEST SERVICES

Laundry Facilities
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Books Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Sofa Bed
ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Basketball Beach Access Birdwatching Casino Cross-country Skiing Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Ice Skating Jet Skiing Kayaking Motor Boating Mountain Biking Rafting Skiing Sledding Snorkeling Snowboarding Snowmobiling Surfing/body Boarding Swimming Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing
BEDROOM

Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Sofa Bed
BATHROOM

5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels
ENTERTAINMENT

TV
FOOD AND DRINK

Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Kitchen Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 25

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Mai
Submitted Jul 10, 2025

Stayed Jul 4, 2025

Great place would come back again.
Darrell A.
Submitted Aug 21, 2025

Stayed Aug 18, 2025

Great place to stay!One suggestion would be better garbage facilities 25 people produce a lot of trash! Maybe a bigger dumpster would be nice!
stephen j.
Submitted Aug 12, 2025

Stayed Jul 7, 2025

A beautiful place!!!
Tfroscheiser
Submitted Jun 24, 2025

Stayed Jun 13, 2025

The property was perfect
Henda C.
Submitted Sep 11, 2024

Stayed Sep 6, 2024

This was a great place to enjoy with family and friends for the weekend. It was a nice getaway and easy access to the rake for fishing or canoeing. The owner/staff of the property were very easy going and we had great communication with them throughout the stay. Highly recommend this 5 cabin property for a nice weekend getaway.
Mark A.
Submitted Sep 2, 2024

Stayed Aug 29, 2024

Anything you can think of to do is within 10min. Perfect place for large group. Perfect location
Karen M.
Submitted Aug 3, 2024

Stayed Jul 26, 2024

Our family had a great time at the Ponderosa!
Jeanne V.
Submitted Jul 28, 2024

Stayed Jul 21, 2024

The Ponderosa was a great place for our family to come together The beach area was nice. The water was shallow and did not drop off suddenly. Our small grandchildren loved it. They even fished from the dock and were excited when they caught fish. We rented a pontoon for a couple of days and the older boys went fishing and caught quite a few fish! Making s’mores at night around the HUGE fire pit was great. Had lots of chairs around it. We enjoyed the big outside area where the kids could run and play and where we played several yard games. Over all it is a great place for large families. We all enjoyed it alot