Resort History

   The classic Minnesota vacation resort. In 1948, a fashion model and professional photographer decided they had enough of the Chicago city life. They packed up their 2 year old son and moved to a 2 cabin vacation property at the end of a two-rut road in northern Minnesota.

   During several decades, Helen and Bob Kohl developed this property on Big Turtle Lake (one of a chain of 8 lakes) into one of the area's finest resorts. In the late 1970's, Rex and Kurt Kohl took the resort over from their parents. They added new Colorado style, 8 sided mini homes on the property along with building an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, and laundry facilities.

   Succeeding the Kohl's family were a few owners that made changes along the way. In 2000, Ron Mason purchased the property and gave it a proper facelift inside and out. Many changes came about. A large family reunion 4 unit villa was built along with a large family cabin. He remodeled the pool and built an outdoor hot tub.

   In 2003, a new family moved to the area. The current owners, Jim, Debbie, and their then 12 year old son Aaron Eickhorst. They have worked diligently on making sure the resort continues to operate as a resort with deluxe accommodations. Kohl's has the charm of a mom & pop place while providing guests with the comforts and activities that larger resorts offer. Please join us.

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