Good Ol Days Resort - Nisswa
46.530171, -94.295341Overview
5-star lakeside family resort on Lower Cullen Lake in Nisswa
Accommodations
Good Ol Days Resort offers cottages and rooms with Arts & Crafts influenced design, including knotty pine ceilings and leather furniture. Guests can stay in spacious lake-view cottages with private walk-out patios, fully equipped kitchens, and gas grills. Select cottages accommodate large groups and family reunions, with parking pads conveniently located near the unit.
On-Site Amenities
Complimentary lakefront activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and use of pedal boats and bicycles. The private beach area provides sun loungers, a children's playground, and community fire pits for evening gatherings. Guests also have access to a heated tent party with an ice bar during winter events like the Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Weekend.
Dining
On-site dining offers family-size pizzas available from the resort's kitchen. A continental breakfast bar is set up each morning in the main lobby, with seating on a screened porch overlooking the lake. Additional options include a minimarket on site and vending machines for snacks and drinks.
Location & Activities
Good Old Days Resort sits directly on Lower Cullen Lake, with the Paul Bunyan Trail running just outside the entrance for hiking and biking. The resort provides free bike rentals with helmets for all ages to explore the trail or Nisswa's local shops and dining options. Nearby attractions include Brainerd Lakes Area golf courses and the annual Heated Tent Party with an ice bar during winter weekends.
Family & Group Features
Good Ole Days Resort is designed for families, with a large playground, indoor game room with pool table and foosball, and lawn games like badminton and volleyball. Guests can use complimentary kayaks, paddle boats, and canoes, or rent fishing boats with small motors. Pet-friendly cottages are available for select units, and the resort welcomes groups for reunions and retreats with spacious accommodations and a shared BBQ area.
- Lakeside location: Private beach on Lower Cullen Lake
- Free activities: Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, paddle boats, bikes
- Family amenities: Children's playground, game room, lawn games
- Unique event: Heated Tent Party with an ice bar
- Accommodations: Arts & Crafts cottages for large groups
- Dining: On-site family-size pizzas & continental breakfast
- Pet policy: Pet-friendly select cottages
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Flat-screen TV
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Badminton
- Golf course
- Pool tables
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Services
- Laundry
- Stores/Commercial services
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Good Ol Days Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 80 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 21.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional, BRD |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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