Frequently Asked Questions and Frequently Given Answers

Many actual questions we have heard over the years and some here are actual answers given.

"How long have you owned this resort?"
    25 years.

"What did you do before you got into resorting?"
    We were self employed and lived in Lakeville, MN.

"Do you stay here year-around?"
    Yes, this is our home.
"What do you do in the winter time?" 
    Sleep more, eat together, build stuff, think spring.

"How many boys do you have?"
    Three: (My Three Sons).

"How large is your lake?"
    Upper Cullen Lake is 435 acres, 1-1/4 miles across and 40 feet deep and is part of the 3-lake Cullen Chain totaling 1329 acres.

"Why don't you allow Jet Skis?"
    Ok-this is a HOT issue.  Upper Cullen Lake is a medium to small size lake with mostly undeveloped shoreline and lots of wildlife.  In the early spring we occasionally see a group of Swans and other exotic wildlife enjoying the peacefulness of the lake.  In summer, we have many loon families and duck species as summer residents.  Upper Cullen's littoral area is 69% of it's 435 acres.  Many of our newer guests can't believe a "wilderness style" lake like ours exists here in the Brainerd Lakes Area.  Our guests over the years have made their desires known regarding the use of personal watercraft on this lake.  In addition to the peaceful atmosphere we try to provide, we also value the rights of our neighboring property owners to enjoy the lake.  Based on our personal beliefs, the stated concerns of many of our guests and in consideration of our neighbors, we do not allow personal watercraft to be launched from, docked at or used from the resort property or our shore at our resort.  We hope you understand this policy and the many reasons for it.

"Why don't you allow pets?"
    We are pet owners ourselves, one dog, two cats.  They stay in our house all summer.  Our cabins are simply too nice to risk damage, excess cleaning of pet residue and other problems caused by having a pet in the cabin for a week or more.  In our years here we have seen many similar resorts stop allowing pets and many more would like to, but fear the loss of business as a result.  That a resort has to accept pets to stay full says something too.  We have never seen any area resort begin a policy of taking pets.  Most of our guests would not find our cabin accommodations suitable for their family if we were to allow a pet in that cabin prior to their occupancy.  The risk of spreading pet diseases, animal hair and parasites and sustaining damage to our cabin furnishings is not an acceptable risk to us.  Our own dog, Buster, is not allowed into our cabins for obvious reasons.  By the way, he agrees with our policy completely.

"How's the fishing?"
    Well, usually you need a hook and bait.  Our lake has abundant supplies of Northern, Bass, Sunnies, Crappies.  Walleye is present but limited-as is the case in all Minnesota lakes not designated as an official "Walleye Lake".  Sorry, NO Muskie, Shark or Tuna.

"Where's the best place to fish?"
    In the lake.  Kidding!  We have lake maps available and will be happy to help you find the fish you are looking for.  Ask for Matt for this help.

"Does a boat come with my cabin?"
    Our rates reflect our desire to charge only for services and amenities received.  Many guests bring their own boats with them when they stay here so 15 years ago, we removed the "hidden" charge for a "free boat" from our rates and charge only if a boat is used.  We deeply discount our boat rental rates for our cabin guests.  An aluminum fishing boat is available with your cabin rental.  Motors and a pontoon boat are available for rent too if you wish to have one.

"What's your swimming beach like?"
    Lots of water, sand bottom, gradual slope, no drop-offs, roped with a swim raft for advanced swimmers.

"Can I launch and dock my boat there?"
    Yes.  We own the only boat ramp on the lake and have plenty of dock space for most boats.  There is no charge for our cabin guests to use our launch ramp for their first boat.   Dock space for one boat per cabin is also provided at no charge.  We can assist you with a front hitch John Deere tractor for those "difficult" launches.

"What is included in your cabin rentals and what do I need to bring from home?"
    Your air conditioned cabin comes complete with Microwave, Drip Coffee Maker, All Basic Kitchen Utensils, Refrigerator, Stove, Eating Utensils, Cable TV, all Bed Linens, Blankets, Pillows, Fan, Toaster, Furnace or Heater.  You WILL need to bring your own Soap, Towels and anything else you might need of a personal nature.

"What's your place like?"
     How much time do you have?
       (Obviously, this person has not visited our Web Site).

"What number is this?
    I don't know, I can't see it over the phone.