Dunrovin Resort

Karra Radziwill

2024-03

Not nice, quite trashy, no water, pay full price though. The only reason this place was fun is because we brought the fun. We got there to a river running through the driveway and a pipe gushing water in the pump house. We were the ones to notify the owners, they had to shut the water off. We had 3 families with small children so we stayed the night and had to go rent rooms in town to shower. Owners said they'd call in an hour, never did and then expect full payment regardless of the major inconvenience. Will not stay again. Also, the place sounds like it's heated with an off kilter dryer. If that's your thing, this is the place for you.Safety: Water gushing from broken pipe, could've flooded.

Kaydn Hassel

2023-11

HIGHLY recommend staying at Dunrovin. I don't have one negative thing to say. You will not find nicer and more accommodating resort owners in the area! They are THEE best and will make your stay here the absolute best experience. I stayed here with my husband and our bridal party as well as some family members for our fall wedding this year and we had a GREAT time. We originally had reservations at a nearby resort but it quickly turned into a nightmare... We reached out to Dunrovin Resort and last minute they were able to get us cabins and at a good deal for our wedding. They truly turned our wedding weekend around. The cabins are very roomy, well kept, and has mostly everything you could need! I will be staying here again, I can't wait to visit during the summer time and experience the lake/fishing! Cannot thank Shannon and Larry enough for making what could have been a nightmare weekend into one to remember :) -a very happy bride

Jesse Shriner

2024-03

So I just stayed last weekend. The pictures are not bad they just misrepresent how it is actually is. We stayed a night when the well pipe broke and they told us it's ok you just only have one flush on the toilet. We had 3 families with 8 children combined. Dunrovin made us pay full price that night. My family is from blackduck and they still robbed us!

Nicole Morrow

2023-09

My family stayed in cabin 13 and it was the best getaway I could have asked for! My kids loved all the space, the swimming, the fishing, etc. The view of the lake was gorgeous (as you can see) and the owners were fantastic. They were so great to talk to and get to know. This is the perfect place to bring a family and get away from the cities.

Erica Klingfus

2023-08

A friendly, no-frills resort on Blackduck Lake. There are lots of fun toys and infant/kids life jackets by the beach, which is appreciated. Kayaks, paddleboards and paddle boats are free to use as well. Dock available if you decide to bring your own boat. We've been able to find fish on the lake each time we've visited.Did mention the last time we were there that the cabin could have used a more thorough cleaning, but staff were apologetic and said they would get things taken care of.The last time we visited I had a chance to do some watercolor painting by the beach. Looking forward to going back next year!

Monry

2023-10

First time here visiting from SF California, place was amazing for family reunion vacation. the lake was clean and fishing was great caught a pike on the late sundown hours. hope to be back soon.Nearby activities: Fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet ski.

Douglas Edberg (Shaggypaw)

2021-05

Nice resort. Clean and well kept. Cleaning house could use a better location and rebuild to better support fishing guests. You can tell they have invested into maintaining the cabins with metal roofs and overall amenities for families with kids is good.Would have given a 5 star but the cleaning house issue is a glaring problem for those who come to fish one of the top walleye lakes in MM.Lake gets pounded for Walleye by locals. Structure on the lake and stocking does equal quality fishing.

Nicci Todd

2017-05

We enjoyed every minute of our two month stay at Dunrovin resort. The owners are probably the nicest people we've ever met. They were so helpful and accommodated all of our needs. The cabins are well kept and the views are to die for. The grounds are perfect for pets, kids, fun, sun, beer, or just a nice quiet day on the water. We cant wait to go back!

Brandi OConnor

2023-05

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Jean Calhoun

2020-05

Wonderful resort. Very family and youth friendly. The accommodations are very adequate; clean, well maintained, nicely furnished and spacious. The fish cleaning facilty is bare bones but sufficient. Nice dock although we did opt to use the public access for launching boats as the resort "ramp" was very shallow. The owners and managers do a great job and are very responsive to each and every need. We are looking forward to a return visit in 2020!

Doug Tharp

2018-05

We stayed at Dunrovin Resort for 2 months in spring of 2017. The resort was in great shape and we had a FANTASTIC stay.Great things to know:1. Cleanliness: Our cabin was very clean. We called in advance and had to drive in late at night. The porch light was on, the cabin was warm and it was very clean. We cooked every day in the kitchen and it was just like being at home.2. Staff: Shannon and Larry are fantastic hosts. We were very pleased with their hospitality. They went out of their way to make sure we were well taken care of. I could not say enough about this family. After a late season snow, they dug out sleds for our kids to play with on their great hill, above the new basketball court. So much fun.3. Location: We super enjoyed the lake. (Larry, thank you again for your Pontoon Ride. The eagle experience was priceless for the kids and mom and I) We caught our first northern pike and that was extremely exciting for folks coming from down south. Blackduck and Bemidji were nice places to visit. Be sure and get the pizza at the Bowling Alley in Blackduck.All in all. Great place to stay. Very pleased with our new friendship with Dunrovin Resort and Shannon and Larry. We would absolutely stay again and again.

Dustin

2018-05

I love coming here. We come to Dunrovin once a year for 4 days and couldn't ask for anything better in Blackduck, MN. Owners are phenomenal and take very good care of their resort. The cabins are clean, well equipped and cozy. Great views of the lake and there are so many options available. If I could give it more stars I would. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get away for a while.

Lisa Hanson

2019-05

Our 5 member family stayed in Cabin 7 for 4 nights and it was plenty roomy for us. The owners and other family staff were nice, friendly, and helpful. The pontoon boat we rented was great, even though the fish didn't bite at all for our entire vacation it was still relaxing and enjoyable. You are probably wondering why only a 3 star rating then... Well the cabin was roomy but kitchen utensils, cookware were slim so make sure to bring any baking or cooking things you need. The fishing was not good at all, our entire trip we had only two fish bite and we were out on that boat fishing constantly. As for the cabin, it was not as clean as it should or could be, we found that the dishes were put away used and clearly dirty with food stuck to them, so we had to clean the dishes before using. There were spiderwebs above kitchen window and in queen bedroom, along with other dirty things, plus spiders, centipedes, and other crazy bugs everywhere. Yes, I know there are going to be bugs but this cabin had a bit more than normal cabins we have rented. There was also a musky mildew smell that was too much in that cabin with a smell of old wet wood. All in all it was a good vacation and the people were amazing and I would maybe go back but perhaps try a different cabin and pray for better fishing.

Lydia Lee

2020-05

It's very nice, you can walk up to the beach and they have kayaks and paddles that you can use for free. They have a basketball court a sand volleyball court. The cabin is nice. But, the cabin was a little bit messy I don't even know if it got cleaned. It had dog hair all over one couch, and smelt terrible! But we were only in the cabin at night time, so I think it was worth it.

THEBASSMAN70

2018-05

We stayed at Dunrovin Resort the 3rd week of May, 2017. The cabin and resort were very clean and well kept. There is plenty of dock space, electric outlets for boat charging and great lighting at night. There are also alot of activities for the kids as well. Larry and Shannon are two of the nicest people I've ever met. Their hospitality was outstanding, and were always happy to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Looking forward to our stay again next year.

Linda Balsiger

2016-05

We have been coming to the Blackduck area for about 16 yrs staying at different resorts. We stayed here the first yr and then have been trying other resorts since. Its amazing what new owners can do they have fixed it up very nice! Larry and Shannon are super nice and willing to work with what ever you need! Very quiet place with great views of lake! Will look no more cant wait to come back next yr!

Edward Smith

2017-05

Absolutely the very best resort. We loved that our fur babies were welcome at Dunrovin resort. Shannon and Larry were amazing. When I needed something for dinner Shannon went into her own kitchen and gave me the missing ingredient for dinner. We loved the fact that when we checked into our cabin we found out they are Christians and where not ashamed of their love for Jesus. Our daughter had blast also playing with their children. We will definitely be back....A++++++

Stacy Tiedemann

2015-05

We love the smaller cozy feel of this resort. It's quite and very peaceful, perfect place to enjoy a pleasant Up North vacation. Larry and Shannon go out of their way to make you feel welcome. They even go out of their way to accommodate any special needs you may have. My handicapped daughter loves to swing, it deeply touched our heart when we came up the next year to find they installed a special swing in the porch for our daughter. Little things like this make it easy for us to come back year after year!

mK

2021-05

Great customer service, affordable prices and can get the private cabins. Properly heated cabins and great access to the lake. We enjoyed our stay and will recommend it to others as well. Had amazing time catching different Fish (Walleye, Burbot, Pike, Jumbo Perch, Blue Gill & Crappie) 🎣... Thank you!

Katie Erickson

2022-05

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Sharon LeClaire

2019-05

We stayed at Dunrovin a couple summers ago, actually in May and the water was still cold but it was the only week open. We had a great time and fell in love with the place! Now we are going back in August 2019 and can't wait! We were so happy to see this week available for cabin 11! Shannon and Larry are superb hosts!

Christopher Phelps

2017-05

We spent several months here "literally" and the family that owns it - is absolutely as friendly as can be. Just a few steps from Blackduck lake our cabin was the 3 room cabin and very spacious.It is very quiet and several times a day you get to see a small herd of deer right off the back porch.Our sunrises and sunsets we're absolutely beautiful most days the position on the lake is perfect to see both of them with beautiful Skies.Don't just come in the summer try it in the winter as well just like we did there is plenty of room on Blackduck Lake for ice fishing in fact if you ask the front desk they can hook you right up.Internet never failed us and we were able to have a very nice telephone /cell signal as well (Verizon). There was a nearby grocery store and a few small restaurants but we did most of our cooking in the cabins kitchen.If you and your family or your friends want a place to enjoy yourselves then come to Dunrovin. Best of all you can bring your pets.

Duane Lenander

2022-05

We rented a pontoon here. When they showed us the boat they pointed out the electrical for the tilt/trim had recently stopped working but told us not to worry about it. We also asked about the wiring hanging down under the boat in the water but we're told that wasn't a concern.On the 2nd day we had the pontoon, while we were driving along the motor trimmed up all by itself while we were driving. We quickly shut the motor off to not damage it. But we're unable to get the motor to go back down. We called the resort and they did come out and tow us back. But the owner guy never said sorry and made it clear it was an inconvenience to him. Well it was an inconvenience to our boat full of kids that were stranded into the dark as well and the lights were only partially working and we noticed they had exposed bare wires that were rusty.We had to rent another boat because there wasn't any indication of when things would be fixed, nor could we really trust the boat with the numerous electrical issues. They did eventually call back and insisted we pay half the weekly rate despite not being able to finish the 2nd day. The owner guy had no response when we asked why they rented us a boat with know electrical issues and the wires hanging in the water.Ultimately I'm not surprised that a resort would try to rent us a complete junker of a boat. But refusing to accept any responsibility when it broke down or even saying sorry to the 4 cold and scared kids, and not be willing to offer another boat, not commit to any repair timelines, and not be willing to agree to a reasonable compromise on the rate for the rental was surprising. I never even asked for a complete refund, just wanted to pay a discounted rate based on the time we actually could use the boat.Based on our interaction, I'd expect this place offers poor customer service quite frequently and rents boats and cabins that are in disrepair. Really sad for them to also not simply acknowledge when they make mistakes.Go to White Birch, or one of the other resorts on the lake.

Brady Baloun

2021-05

Very peaceful retreat. Great vacation resort for families with kids. Met lots of nice people, kids had a blast. There is a large selection of recreational activities available. Sand volleyball, kayaking, bags, swimming, basketball, and of course fishing.Beautiful sunsets and sunrises over the lake. Highly recommend.

Matt

2023-05

Super clean cabins on a well maintained property. The owners are extremely accommodating and pleasant to work with. We will definitely be back.

Christopher Shanahan

2016-05

My Family and I have stayed at Dunrovin now for the past 6 years on deer hunting opener. There is 8-10 of us that go. Larry and Shannon are very nice and accommodating. They take great pride in what they do; which is evident in how they keep their resort and treat their customers. We are excited for next years hunt.

Kaylee Mickelson

2017-05

I have no complaints about my stay at Dunrovin Resort. I spent a week here with family and had a wonderful time. The cabin is charming and spacious. The lake is beautiful and there are plenty of things to do. Aside from staying in and playing games, we played volleyball, went kayaking, paddle boarding, jumped on the water trampoline, and even took a few walks on the road. They also have a small beach, tetherball, paddleboats, and are about to start building a basketball court! Great fishing on the lake as well. They have a large, new dock to park your boat. There's the nearby town of Blackduck, a golf course just down the road, and a strawberry farm a short drive away.It was an awesome stay and I will definitely come back!

Cody B

2020-05

So we started our 8 month stay over the winter on 9-29-18. We rented Cabin 15 on a monthly basis of 1350.00 all utilities included. It started off good with a cold fall. The pots, pans, and utensils provided were all older scratched and almost unusable at times. This is because all the frying pans were scratched and or flaking non stick coating or the utensils being garage sale stuff or older stuff from 1980's or 1990's. The oven was about 30-40 years old and dirty as the hills on the inside and took about a month of heating to clean it out because the self clean did not work.Then while looking around we had found the cabin had NO DOORS ON THE BEDROOMS! For any couple trying the find a romantic get away with kids this is problematic to say the least. Also, the cabin was not properly cleaned after previous people and the master bedroom smelt of cats. We had found dirty women's underwear in the bedroom. Also, when we got there toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap were included as we thought from the description on the website. However when we asked for a restock they simply said we do not provide this to monthly tenants. The view of the beach was very nice. They had chairs and fire pit, but outside was colder than usual for a fall. Then to figure out the electric heaters were broken. It took 2 weeks for them to fix. Yes they have a propane heater that is horrendously loud right next to the TV. Then with that said the heaters fixed winter hit not long after this we turned on the electric heaters since they are the quieter option of the two. After about 2 months the owners of the resort came to us saying we were using too much electricity. Their wording was essentially if you dont use the propane heater we will have to kick you out cause its not worth it to us. Also thinking for a 2 bed 1 bath cabin and the absorbent amount paid per month how is this possible. However, we lowered out usage and lived with the loud propane heater. Then with the worst winter on record with -30-50 degrees out.There was no garage and they did plow the drive way however sometimes later in the day. That was not always great for getting out early in the morning. Also, they did provide internet. The internet was an open network.(Security issue) With the network being open and the other cabins within WiFi distance we would have people slowing it down from the triplex or trying to use our chromecast from the other cabins. Also, the triplex was occupied by a group of construction workers that would stay up late drinking and playing loud music. When you have 2 small children this does not work. So we reported this to the owners to have this corrected with the tenants of the triplex. Then there was the mouse issue that we had and our dog actually caught it. They did provide traps. Then the winter troubles over and the spring hit. The main problem that happened in the spring was the sump pump in the basement going out. We had placed some boxes down there for storage while searching for a home in the area. Least to say about half of the items were waterlogged. Then they came replaced that same day but this was after us having to wade through 2 inch freezing water to retrieve our items and attempt to salvage what we could. Then we had reached the end of a long road of all of the above concerns. We left on 5/2/19. We started there 9-29-18 so the rent cycle went from the 29th-28th every month due on the 29th first day of the cycle. Then the owner was trying to charge us 1 extra day cause she said she reserved it on the 28th even though we were not there. So out of all of this we refused to pay the extra day, because we were being charge for a service not rendered nor lowered any payments for the issues stated above. So all in all if you are looking for a place to vacation or stay the winter please consider that there are many resort option in northern Minnesota even some down the road from this resort.

Ryan Churchill (Mw)

2019-05

Advertised one rate, and approved my stay.. Then Shannon decides to change the rate and demands we stay an additional night after I already paid and got my whole family excited about attending. This owner is a SCAMMER and I would encourage extreme caution when booking..

Devin Wilson

2021-05

He have stayed at Dunrovin for 5 years! Always great Costomer service. We love going to Dunrovin. Nice cabins, nice boats and you can’t beat the price for a weeks stay!