Pehrson Lodge Resort is located right on Lake Vermilion near the city of Cook, MN. It’s the perfect spot for a family trip up north for the summer!
We visited in June of 2020 and were comfortable doing so with COVID present due to the enhanced measures Pehrson Lodge Resort has put in place. All common areas require a mask (and there’s signs reminding you to do so), there’s extra hand sanitizer in your cabin and in the lodge, and they ask to maintain proper social distancing. Read more about their policies here.
This post is sponsored by Pehrson Lodge Resort, but all opinions and thoughts here are my own. Huge thanks to Pehrson Lodge Resort for having us! Visit their website to book!
A weekend at Pehrson Lodge Resort
Our cabin
Pehrson Lodge Resort has a variety of different cabins to choose from. Some for large groups, some for a few people, and some that are pet friendly. All cabins have fantastic views of Lake Vermilion, as there’s tons of shoreline at the resort! We stayed in the Wren cabin with 6 people total and had plenty of space. The cabins are simple and have the essentials you’ll need while you’re there. We especially loved our private fire pit and deck with a charcoal grill!
The lodge
Pehrson Lodge Resort has been around for nearly 100 years, and in the last few years the main lodge was just re-built. It stands in the original location and is BEAUTIFUL. This is where you check in, can find a little gift shop with necessities and gear, where you can watch some TV (being the cabins don’t have TV – which I love!), play some games, or sit in the porch swings and gaze out at the lake. A great gathering point at the resort!
Activities
Pehrson’s is a big fishing resort (more on that below) but there’s also many more activities there to keep yourself busy! We loved the sandy beach, the water bikes, the paddleboards, and kayaks. But there’s also volleyball, shuffleboard, ping pong, and a sport court! So fun!
Learn to sail
My highlight of the weekend was learning how to sail at Pehrson Lodge Resort. I’ve wanted to try for so long and the resort has a great sailing history (make sure to check out the retro photos in the lodge!). Cara gave 3 of us a lesson, took us out on the boat for some hands-on training, and then we were able to go on our own!
Boat and fish
It’s a must to get out on Lake Vermilion while you’re at Pehrson’s! The rocks, trees, and islands of the lake are gorgeous. We used a fishing boat to do some fishing and a pontoon to just drive around and rented them both from Pehrson’s. Super easy…and we even caught some fish!
Catch the sunset
The lodge and patio overlooking Lake Vermilion are the perfect spots to watch the sunset. Make sure to bring your camera and take in the views – seriously nothing like it!
I highly recommend Pehrson’s Lodge Resort as a little Minnesota getaway. It’s family-owned, isn’t overly crowded like other MN resorts, and has something everyone will enjoy! Visit their website here to book.
