Stay at Knotty Pines Resort in Nevis, MN. Enjoy a 4.9-star rating, kid-friendly amenities, and nearby lakes like Belle Taine and Big Sand Lake. Book your stay now.
Visitors consistently enjoy the peaceful setting, attentive hosts, and well-equipped cabins, making it a standout resort for relaxing lake vacations and family fun.
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Knotty Pines Resort is a highly rated resort hotel located in Nevis, Minnesota, offering a peaceful retreat on the shores of Boulder Lake. The property features spacious cabins equipped with essential kitchen facilities and comfortable furnishings, suitable for families and groups seeking a quiet getaway. Guests appreciate the natural setting, including a small sandy beach and easy access to water activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, and boating with available rentals.
The resort’s setting is ideal for visitors interested in outdoor recreation and relaxation, with opportunities to observe local wildlife like loons and bald eagles. Several nearby lakes, including Lake Belle Taine and Big Sand Lake, provide additional options for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The surrounding area is well-suited for hiking, biking, and enjoying the scenic Minnesota landscape without the busyness of a typical crowded resort.
Guest reviews emphasize the welcoming hosts and the family-friendly atmosphere. Regular visitors highlight the clean and inviting cabins, calm environment, and thoughtful amenities such as life jackets and games like billiards and shuffleboard. The resort tends to attract respectful guests who value tranquility, making it an appealing choice for those seeking quality time with family or a quiet vacation spot.
Located approximately 52 minutes by car from Bemidji Regional Airport and within reasonable driving distance of other local accommodations, Knotty Pines offers both convenience and seclusion. It is suitable for travelers who prioritize comfort and nature-based activities over urban amenities, and it is especially praised by returning families and longtime guests for its consistent atmosphere and attentive service.
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Really nice people take care of the place and are very personable. We went there for family vacation several years in a row and they remembered us well. Lots of life jackets to use and a cute little sand beach with toys.
Great place. I slept in the porch, the view of the lake & stars at night was spectacular. Five loons on the lake. Cabin very roomy & comfortable. Great hosts!!
Have visited every summer for 5 years. Great memories and the cabins are always clean and inviting. They are equipped with the basics, dishes, pots and pans, stove/oven, fridge, microwave, grill. Location is great, fishing boats with motors available for rental and there are nice and courteous guests. I have yet to be there a summer where there are loud and obnoxious people disturbing the rest of the folks here. Good times.
Jason and Beth are amazing hosts. We have been coming for the last several years and our family loves it. The cabins have everything you would want and we love the swimming and fishing. Boulder Lake has a great variety of fish so we enjoyed several fish fry dinners. We highly recommend Knotty Pines!
This place is amazing. We stayed here for a week, and is in my top 3 vacations. The cabin felt “homey” and the beds weren’t bad. There’s lots to do such as: Pool (billiards), Shuffleboard, Kayak, PaddleBoat, Fishing (There’s walleye, northern, crappies, perch, and more) Boating, Gameroom, Biking, Hiking, and more. Boulder Lake is beautiful. We stayed in the largest cabin (Moose Lodge) and it can hold 13 people! We only had 5 which was awesome. Lots of room and we all had our own space. Big kitchen for a cabin, and multiple tables to eat at. I also loved the screened-in-porch. Overall this was one of the best vacation spots i’ve been to. Thank you Sheldon and Mary.
Knotty Pines is the absolute BEST place a family looking for quality time together could find. It is great for singles as well. It is perfect for playing, swimming, fishing, boating, and all sorts of activities. The owners are the most hospitable, kind, and wonderful people you could hope to meet. There are loons on the lake that greet you in the morning, there are bald eagles that soar above you......it is JUST perfect for our family and extended family. We have returned summer after summer for at least 9 years. It is the highlight of our summer. GO! Check it out. You won't be sorry.
Was brought to this place by my family and expected crowded noisy campground/resort type place. I was pleasantly surprised to find a very quiet peaceful retreat like setting. There are other people around, but you really don't notice them. The staff was wonderful, and the cabin I stayed in was great. Got a quick tour of a few cabins that were open and would have loved to stay in any of them. Boulder Lake was more than I expected in size and noise/busyness. Very quiet all around. Beach is great with free to use watercrafts and many motorized available to rent too. I would highly recommend this resort!
My family and I have been to Knotty Pines at least eight times over the years and it is truly the place that holds some of our best memories. I wholeheartedly recommend this family friendly, laid-back, wonderful resort. The owners Mary & Sheldon are marvelous hosts!
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