Nancy and I had fallen in love with the Ely area several years ago, and we were looking for our perfect place. As we were heading out of town to Lake Superior one summer, she spotted a sign pointing into the forest that read "River Point Resort 1.5 miles". I'm so glad that we turned down that road because we...
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We are so happy, too, that Nancy spotted our sign on highway #1 and you turned onto River Point Road several years ago to check out our resort…because we have surely loved having you as our guests for the past two years, and look forward to year number three this June. The one-bedroom Hideaway Cabin with level ground right to...
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We just came home Monday from a 3-night stay for our 23rd wedding anniversary. I can honestly tell you we received nothing but gracious attention from Jane (the owner) and everyone else we encountered here. Our cabin was "The Point" and it had the privacy we wanted, a beautiful view of the water, a very nice screen porch and deck...
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It was definitely our pleasure to have you as our guests once again. Whenever you need a little mental “sojourn” from your day at work you can remember “The Point” cabin with its panoramic lake views from the screen porch and sundeck and the wooded forest surrounding it…the perfect place to “enjoy the sounds and sights” of nature, sit back,...
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We stayed at River Point Resort for just one night on a visit to Ely, MN and the Boundry Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). This resort is in a beautiful spot and our 2nd floor villa had a vew of the Birch Lake. They have a nice beach, and several homes/cottages with eay access to the beach. The best of all...
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Thank you for the kind comments! We wish you could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the cool stuff available....the mile-long "Trail of Reflections", the complimentary kayaks, the two natural sand swim beaches, plus more of those great views to the lake from your villa. Lots of rental canoe choices and great accessibility from our location in the Superior...
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This was our first trip to River Point and it will certainly not be our last. Our family of four was accompanied by my father and we loved every minute of our trip. We were completely taken aback by the beauty of the resort, the accommodations, and the staff exceeded our expectations with every encounter. We literally have only been...
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Most gracious and heartfelt thanks for your positively kind and sincere review of River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. on Birch Lake. All on staff work diligently to assist and be helpful to both our first-time visitors and those guests who have vacationed at River Point for many consecutive years. And, they truly appreciated your compliments! The gorgeous lake views,...
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My family and I purchased the "Comfort Plus" package for 3 days and 2 nights for 5 adults and one 6 year-old child. We bookended the outfitting package with a night in the Evergreen Chalet at the beginning and end of our trip. The area is beautiful, and the Koschak family and their employees completely ruined our experience.
After we...
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Thank you for taking the time to provide additional feedback regarding your 3-day canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness with River Point Outfitting Co. on Ely, Minnesota. A BWCA canoe trip is surely a sojourn in the wilderness. River Point knows this after outfitting hundreds of groups for over 30+ years and seeing how some groups mesh...
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Husband and I attempted to go there for our honeymoon! Owners were absolutely rude! We had a situation with the cabin that was an accident and they were awful about it. Held us hostage until we paid ...we left after one day and they wouldn't give us any money back! Not family friendly people! Would never recommend river point to...
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Records for the September, 2010 timeframe indicated by this reviewer do not show any accident/incident at River Point Resort. However, dates indicated may not be the actual dates of the stay. Sometimes when a guest has an accident, they do not wish to assume responsibility for such. As an Innkeeper in the state of Minnesota and as resort property owners...
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First time vacationers to River Point Resort. You will notice immediately that the owners operate the resort with immense pride. During our week alone we noticed continual improvements being made to the property- staining, brush removal, carpentry work, and constant cleaning. It is incredibly well maintained. There is a staff of college students that are hard working and very friendly....
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words about your family vacation at River Point Resort. We are so happy that the beautiful and private lakefront setting of the “The Point” cabin fit your family perfectly. Thank you again! Everyone on staff enjoyed getting to know you, and your wife, and your two children. Sharing the day on...
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After reading the lastest review (same week we stayed at River Point), I could only think of the words of the great philospher Rosanne Rosannadanna (Gilder Rader) "It Just Goes To Show You, It's Always Something". That said, no matter how much you try and how well you do things, you just can't please everyone.
Everyone is entitled to their...
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Mike, Sue and the Mcgatha Family: I speak for each person on our staff, plus Steve, and son, James, in expressing our absolute delight with having you and your family vacation with us this past week. It was to our benefit and pleasure to become acquainted with your positive, upbeat family. Your review truly expresses our mission of the past...
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Not worth the price, they had someone working on the A/C in our unit during our stay. No apologies or warning. Even had a worker outside our bedroom window as my wife was changing. Owners response to this complaint was "I'm sure he wasn't looking"
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A similar response to this review was sent on July 14, 2011, but was not posted. Thus, it is being sent again.
Background Information: Air conditioning was scheduled to be installed in the Aspenwood Villa that this reviewer had rented prior to their July vacation. But, due to shortages with some of the components, as a result of the disaster...
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This was my 1st visit "up north" with my husband and some friends. 4 of us stayed in a 3 bedroom cabin called "Secluded Shores".The cabin was very nice and roomy with a screened in porch and a large deck with a gas grill. The kitchen had most everything a person would need to cook with, except maybe a good...
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Very happy to know that your first visit to River Point with your friends, who have been here before, was pleasant and that you would return again. Thank you! You are right about the birding, especially in the spring of the year. There is quite an amazing variety of birds to observe and hear. Getting up early in the morning...
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