The ski resort in general is going through a change of ownership and there were some obvious growing pains. I think it’ll all settle in and be better than years past, but it may take a year or two to get there. Sounds like new lifts & new pool area are being planned.
As of now, the condo’s lost their direct access to the pool and hot tub area which is a disappointment, but I think they’ll sort it out and the pool area is being remodeled which frankly is needed. The onsite restaurant changed and the bar that used to be open most days is now weekend only, but the interior restaurant which was barley open is now always open. I prefer the bar, but whatever. Prices went up across the board-food, drinks, lift tickets. It’s not widely expensive but is no longer “cheap”.
The skiing is great (not a “top tier mountain”, but for the Midwest, it’s on par with Lutsen and Spirit). The snowmobile access is still good but the trail through the resorts was cut. You can still access the trail head and get to the lake and towns and other trails. The snow is phenomenal—lots and lots of fluffy snow. Every time I’ve even been there, they have great snow and they did a really good job plowing the 2 feet plus of snow we got in a few short days.
The condo is well-appointed with all the things you’d want from dishes to towels to bedding and comfortable furniture. I think it’s the best accommodations in the area and you can ski right out from the condo.
The road coming in is rough! Watch out for pot holes, especially as you come off the highway, but you’ll make it.
All-in-all, we’ll stay there again.