For bookings, the easiest way is directly through our website at https://thereddoorresort.com/. For additional inquiries, call us at (218) 678-3686, email Details@TheRedDoorResort.com, or send us a message right from our website.

Plenty — and that's the point. On the property: swim in our heated pool or the lake, lounge on the beach, kayak and paddleboard, fish from shore, rent a pontoon, play gaga ball, let the kids run on the playground, sauna, and gather around the bonfire after sundown. Off the property: Lake Mille Lacs is one of the most famous walleye lakes in the country, and we're a short drive to Father Hennepin State Park, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, and Grand Casino Mille Lacs. You won't run out of things to do.

Yes — we host weddings, family reunions, and group gatherings on the lake. With our lakeside setting, 11 cabins, and 11 motel rooms, we can house your full guest list on-site. See our Weddings page for details on ceremony locations, reception space, and pricing.

Yes — we're a pet-friendly resort, because we know your pet is part of the family. Pets are allowed in Motel Rooms not designated "Pet Free"; the Lakefront, Lakeview, and Family Cabins; the Motel Suite; and the Stone House. Pets are not allowed in the registration area, pool area, sauna or swimming beach area. A pet fee of $25.00/night is charged for all pets. We allow up to two (2) pets in any of our units.

Yes! We have a heated outdoor pool, a sandy swimming beach, a playground, a gaga ball court, kayaks and paddleboards, and bonfire areas where the day winds down. Cabins are spacious enough for multi-gen trips, and the property is small enough that parents can give kids a long leash without losing track of them. Most of our family guests tell us the same thing: their kids come home sun-kissed, exhausted, and asking when they can come back.

We offer three kinds of stays: Cabins — full kitchens, lake-cabin feel, sized for couples up through multi-generational family groups. Best for families and longer stays. Motel Rooms — clean, simple, and budget-friendly. Popular with anglers who plan to spend most of the day on the water. Seasonal RV Sites — for guests who want a home base at the lake all summer long without owning a cabin.

Two things set us apart. First, we're the only resort on Lake Mille Lacs with a heated outdoor pool — which means you can swim even when the lake is too cold, and the kids stay happy on cooler mornings and shoulder-season trips. Second, we're small enough to feel personal. The Red Door is owner-operated with 11 cabins and a 11-room motel, which means our staff knows our regulars by name and our cabins are kept to a standard you can feel the moment you walk in. We're not a big resort trying to act small — we're a small [...]

Our main season is May 1st to September 30th with peak summer running Memorial Day through Labor Day. We host fall weddings in September and October, and have limited availability, or are closed, in the winter months. Refer to the "Book Now" button on our website for lodging availability!

Two hours. We're a straight shot north from Minneapolis and St. Paul, which makes us one of the most accessible up-north lake getaways in Minnesota. Close enough for a long weekend, far enough to feel like a real escape.

The Red Door Resort sits on the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota, at 38421 State Hwy 18, Aitkin, MN 56431. We're located about two hours north of the Twin Cities on the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs.