Rainy days are actually some of our favorite days at the lake. On the property: sauna, board games and cards in the cabin, naps with the lake outside the window, a long evening bonfire once it clears. Off the property: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park has indoor exhibits, Grand Casino Mille Lacs is an easy drive, and there are a handful of cozy restaurants and shops within a short drive of the resort. We can give you the full rainy-day rundown when you check in.

Plenty within a short drive. A few favorites: Father Hennepin State Park — beaches, hiking, and one of the best swimming spots on the lake, just minutes from the resort. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park — hiking trails, an observation tower, and a great rainy-day option for families. Grand Casino Mille Lacs — gaming, dining, and entertainment, an easy drive from the resort. Local restaurants, bait shops, and small-town stops are scattered around the lake and worth exploring. Ask at check-in — we'll point you to whatever fits your group.

We don't have on-site laundry and the nearest laundromat is attached to the liquor store in Malmo. For longer stays, this matters more than you'd think.

Yes — WiFi is available throughout the property, in every cabin and motel room, and included with your stay.

We have 13 bonfire areas on the property, including a common lakeside fire ring near the harbor entrance, and each cabin and the motel suite has a private bonfire area. We sell DNR certified firewood at the office. Bonfires are one of the best parts of a Red Door evening, so plan for at least one.

Yes — both. The playground gives the younger kids a spot of their own, and the gaga ball court is a hit with kids of all ages (and a lot of adults too, once they figure out the rules). Both are right on the property and free for guests to use whenever.

Yes — pontoon rentals are one of our most popular add-ons, especially for family trips and group stays. You can book a pontoon for a 4-hour half day or 8-hour full day rental. Pontoons fill up fast in peak summer, so we recommend reserving when you book your stay. You can book one through our website or by calling the resort at (218) 678-3686.

Yes. Kayaks and paddleboards are included with your stay on a first-come-first-served basis — grab one whenever you want and head out from our beach.

Yes — our sauna is included with every stay. It's a favorite end-of-day spot, especially in cooler shoulder-season weather and after a long day on the water.

Yes. The Red Door is the only resort with a heated outdoor pool on Lake Mille Lacs, and it's one of the things our guests remember most. It changes the math on a Minnesota lake trip — you can swim on a cool morning, the kids stay happy when the lake is too cold, and shoulder-season stays in May and September feel a lot more comfortable. Most other resorts make you wait for the lake to warm up. We don't.

Every stay at The Red Door includes full access to the property's amenities — at no extra charge: Heated outdoor pool, sandy swimming beach, dock and protected harbor, sauna, kayaks and paddleboards, playground, gaga ball court, multiple bonfire areas, and WiFi throughout the property. Pontoon rentals and a few seasonal extras are priced separately. Guided fishing trips are arranged directly by you through independent guides.