/
8.9

192 reviews

Good Ol Days Resort

Good Ol Days Resort

26050 Oak Ln, Nisswa, 56468, Minnesota, United States

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

Choose dates to view prices

Beachfront

Private beach area

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Lake view

Good Ol Days Resort

Welcome to the Good Ol Days Resort, nestled on the shores of beautiful Nisswa, Minnesota! This dazzling 5-star hotel is more than just a place to stay; it’s a slice of paradise that kicks off with breathtaking lake views and a private beach area just waiting for your towel and sunblock. With prices starting from just $89, you can indulge in a little slice of luxury without breaking the bank. Situated at 26050 Oak Ln, you're only 0.7mi from the hustle and bustle of the city center, making it the perfect retreat while still being close to all the action!

Imagine waking up with the aroma of breakfast wafting through the air, or lounging on your patio with a BBQ sizzling away as you take in the stunning surroundings. This family-friendly resort offers plenty of on-site amenities like a playground, picnic area, and even a golf course for those seeking a bit of friendly competition. With 192 glowing reviews, it's clear that guests adore the peaceful ambiance, free wireless internet, and cozy non-smoking rooms equipped with kitchenettes, giving you that home-away-from-home feeling.

Prepare for endless adventures, whether it’s splashing in the water, enjoying a sun-soaked day at the beach, or exploring the picturesque scenery. After a day of exploring, kick back and relax with free toiletries that pamper you while you unwind. So pack your bags and grab your sunglasses—the Good Ol Days Resort is waiting to welcome you to your next unforgettable vacation!

At Good Ol Days Resort, family vacations reach a whole new level of excitement! We offer an array of room options designed to accommodate all your loved ones. Imagine cozying up in our spacious Family Suites or relaxing in a Double Room with a Balcony, where you can sip your morning coffee while taking in the tranquil lake views. With a perfect blend of comfort and charm, every corner of the resort is crafted to ensure that family time turns into cherished memories. Plus, our non-smoking rooms keep the air fresh and clean, so you can focus on what really matters – enjoying your stay!

Fun times await you at every turn! Our expansive backyard is a playground of opportunities, where laughter and joy fill the air. Kids will love the playground, while grown-ups can engage in a friendly game on our golf course. The picnic area is perfect for a delightful family feast under the shade of colorful umbrellas, making every meal an occasion. Sunbathing at the beach or building sandcastles by the lake ensures that every moment is soaking up the carefree spirit of summer. And don’t forget your BBQ – grill up some delicious meals for a true outdoor dining experience that everyone will cherish!

As the sun sets over Nisswa, the adventure doesn’t have to end. Gather around at the picnic area for evening chats, stargazing, or simply enjoying the delightful Northwoods ambiance. Whether your days are spent kayaking on the shimmering lake, playing volleyball on the beach, or exploring nearby trails, returning to the Good Ol Days Resort will feel like coming home. With incredible reviews singing praises of the relaxing vibe, we promise that every aspect of your stay will be not just enjoyable, but truly unforgettable. So dive in, unleash your spirit of adventure, and make your getaway to Good Ol Days Resort a highlight of your travel stories!

Closest airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

11.9mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Private beach area

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Lake view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Playground

Picnic area

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Rooms

Family Suite in Good Ol Days Resort

Show 7 photos

Family Suite

1 Twin Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

+

More details

The fireplace is a top feature of this family room. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The family room also includes a barbecue. This air-conditioned family room has a seating area, a patio, lake views and a private bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.

Deluxe Family Suite in Good Ol Days Resort

Show 6 photos

Deluxe Family Suite

2 Twin Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

+

More details

This family room's special feature is the fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The family room also provides guests with a barbecue. This air-conditioned family room features a seating area, a patio, lake views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 4 beds.

Superior Family Room in Good Ol Days Resort

Show 6 photos

Superior Family

2 King Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

Lake view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

+

More details

This family room features a fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The family room also comes with a barbecue. This air-conditioned family room has a seating area, a patio, lake views and a private bathroom. The unit has 4 beds.

Double Room with Balcony in Good Ol Days Resort

Show 4 photos

Double Room, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Enjoy your stay in our Double Room with Balcony, featuring two comfortable Queen size beds. Designed for up to four adults, this non-smoking room offers a private balcony where you can relax and take in the view.

Show 5 photos

Room - 2 Bed, Lake View

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

Guests will find a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker in the kitchenette. The double room also has a barbecue. This air-conditioned double room features a desk, a patio, lake views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Show 4 photos

Room - 2 Queen, Balcony

Kitchenette

Balcony

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

Guests will find a refrigerator and a microwave in the kitchenette. The double room also comes with a barbecue. The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Show 5 photos

Room - 2 Queen, Kitchenette

2 Queen Size Beds

Kitchenette

More details

Double Room with Lake View in Good Ol Days Resort

Show 5 photos

Double Room, Lake View

2 Queen Size Beds

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Microwave

+

More details

Show 3 photos

Cottage, 2 Bedroom, Fireplace

More details

Show 6 photos

Family Cottage, 3 Bedroom, Beach View

More details

Guest reviews

8.9

192 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

🇺🇸

Bitsyd

8.2

June 2023

Loved the location - very close to downtown Nisswa and other restaurants, stores, etc. The view from my balcony was nice, and I heard many different birds. Very peaceful, relaxing, and lovely. I wanted a place to recharge, and it fit the bill!! The front desk staff was very knowledgeable of the area and extremely helpful. Especially helping schlep my stuff up the stairs to my room.

The bed was in need of replacement. It sagged in the middle, which made sleeping difficult and uncomfortable. The door to the patio was tricky to lock/unlock.

🇨🇦

Lesley

9.1

May 2023

The location is lovely. Aside from a torn carpet the room was charmingly decorated, beds comfy, so little to complain about. The shower stall is a really unique feature! The resort is right beside the Paul Bunyan Trail which makes an easy walk into Nisswa for restaurants, etc.

Everything was lovely except the overflowing garbage can by the front door and a broom randomly lying in the lane way. These gave a shabby, unkempt impression that didn’t reflect the rest of the property. The torn carpet should be replaced.

🇕

Jessica

8.2

November 2022

The room was spacious, clean, well stocked with most items I needed. The fridge was the perfect size, full size microwave and they had plates. The view of the lake was beautiful as well. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The shower was beautiful, good water pressure and the towels were very soft.

The Continental breakfast doesn't start until 8 (maybe post these hours on the website). As one there for business, I had to be at work at 8. There was no silverware in the room either.

🇺🇸

Rose

9.1

May 2022

It's a very good location right on the Paul Bunyan trail. It's also an easy walk to the Nisswa Square. You can use sports equipment and bikes, so that's a nice option while you are there. We didn't bring our boat because of the cold weather, but there is an excellent dock system. Just know the launch is a little ways away. There is a nice deck on the second floor rooms.

The rooms need some serious updating. We've stayed here twice in the past, so we knew the convenience of the resort. However, the room did not smell the previous times we stayed. I don't know if it was the carpeting, the air conditioner, or if the furniture was just old. It smelled very stale. Walls are also very thin. We didn't plan on eating breakfast at the resort, because we also knew it was a basic continental with packaged pastry and cereal.

🇺🇸

Weiss

10

May 2023

What a gem on Lower Cullen Lake! We had a little cabin to ourselves. It had 2 bedrooms with 3 total beds, 2 full bathrooms and a great kitchenette. We looked right out on the water. The patio had a picnic table and 2 sitting chairs. The beds were very comfortable and the water pressure for the showers was terrific. The staff was super nice and location was great. We will be back!

🇨🇦

Karen

9.1

June 2023

The breakfast was fine . The coffee was good. The location on the water front was really nice great beach front property. The biking trail was right in front of the resort but we didn't get a chance to use the free bikes.

Only stayed 1 night would have liked to have stayed longer, The sunroom was a little musty.

🇺🇸

Mr

8.2

January 2022

We love the Nisswa and Gull Lake area of Minnesota but were having some difficulty finding properties in our preferred price range. Enter Good Ol Days! We had seen it on a jog heading north of town and thought we would give it a try. Very rustic with a family feel. The trees were gorgeous in the fall and the proximity to the water was good. Our room was decent-sized. The bathroom had a unique shower entrance that we thought was cool. There was a sink, fridge, and storage right when you enter which was also nice. There was access to rentals like bikes which was convenient. Honestly, the best part was the cost and the location to Nisswa. We were able to walk into town on the nicer days which was a great way to take in the fall colors.

The part of the resort we were in felt pretty dated. The carpet, bed, and door were all functional but felt past their optimal use. There was a distinct smell coming from a part of the bathroom that we were unable to find, but was very noticeable and unpleasant to me. We didn't have much interaction with the staff but also didn't need much interaction so I can't say that this is negative or a positive.

🇺🇸

Ron

8.2

October 2021

This property is Located approximately a half mile from Nisswa, right beside the Paul Bunyan walking trail where you can walk or bike all the way into Brainerd or all the way up to Walker, and If you are not into long distances, you certainly can easily walk into Nisswa. They offer free bikes, free gas grills with grilling equipment and they are directly on lower Cullen lake. We went there to take in the fall colors (which were beautiful in the area, and almost the most beautiful, right at the resort which does have wonderful grounds), and the pricing was great for the fall. We really liked the resort. It was a very pleasant surprise. We thought it would be good based on all the good reviews, but It exceeded our expectations, and we certainly will be back. One more comment, we got the impression that the staff whim we dealt with possibly were the owners of the resort, they were very accommodating and helpful, and if they were not the owners, the owners should give them a raise as they seemed very invested in the property.

🇺🇸

Darla

10

September 2023

Everything was great!

The resort provides a cold continental breakfast when we were there on a Monday-Thursday. Unfortunately the local restaurants had lost their college students the week before, so no place for a warm breakfast.

🇺🇸

Elizabeth

8.2

September 2021

Breakfast was very nice. I appreciated the oatmeal as well as cold cereals, variety of breads/muffins, good coffee and fresh fruit.

The room had a very, very musty odor. Although we tried to air it out, since there were no screens on the terrace door, one could not let it open for long as there were squirrels and chipmunks around. The room was very dark. Brown paint on walls and dark brown shower area was, in my opinion, ugly and made the ambience depressing inside. A light color is needed. Price for each night with advance reservation was twice what was posted on internet for the week we stayed. Room had very little natural light and only one somewhat comfortable chair for reading. Lighting needs to be brighter for at least one or two lamps. Outside and lake view were lovely and location close to Nisswa on path was handy.

Points of Interest Around Good Ol Days Resort

Airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

11.9mi

Amenities of Good Ol Days Resort

Beachfront

Private beach area

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Lake view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Patio

Kitchenware

Playground

Picnic area

View

Free toiletries

Barbecue

Stay rules - Good Ol Days Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Good Ol Days Resort

At what times are check-in and check-out at Good Ol Days Resort?

Your reservation at Good Ol Days Resort specifies a check-in timeframe of 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM, and a check-out deadline of 11:00 AM.

Does Good Ol Days Resort offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Good Ol Days Resort. The best part is, it's completely free! You can conveniently park your vehicle on the private and on-site parking area at the hotel. No need to worry about making a parking reservation as it is not required. Your stay here will be worry-free when it comes to parking your vehicle.

What's the nightly rate at Good Ol Days Resort?

Good Ol Days Resort has a starting price of $89 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

What are the room types available at Good Ol Days Resort?

Good Ol Days Resort offers a variety of room types including double rooms with lake views, family suites, deluxe family suites, and superior family rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The double rooms accommodate 2 adults with 2 queen size beds, while the family suites can accommodate up to 5 adults with 1 twin bed and 2 queen size beds. The deluxe family suite and superior family room can both accommodate 6 adults, with varying bed configurations.

How can guests spend their time at Good Ol Days Resort?

Guests at Good Ol Days Resort can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities. The hotel has a beachfront location, offering guests the opportunity to relax and soak up the sun on the beach or enjoy water activities such as canoeing and fishing. For those who prefer land activities, the resort has a private beach area and a golf course where guests can practice their swing. The hotel also provides bicycle rentals, allowing guests to explore the surrounding area by cycling. Additionally, guests can engage in friendly competitions by playing ping-pong or pool table. For families with children, there is a playground with board games and puzzles. In the evenings, guests can unwind by gathering around the outdoor fireplace and enjoying a barbecued meal using the hotel's BBQ facilities.

Does Good Ol Days Resort accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Good Ol Days Resort does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit card payments, including Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Visa.