We had a great stay the end of July. The lodge was beautiful as others have described. The lake was great for swimming. It is a clean small lake with some good birdwatching especially if you kayak to the opposite side where it is marshy and quieter. Some bluegills caught right off the dock and crappies for fish tacos out further. Munsinger and Clemens gardens in St. Cloud were amazing! Tina is great!