Horseshoe Bay Lodge, Walker

Horseshoe Bay Lodge - Lakefront Resort with Private Beach, Indoor Pool, and Historic Grounds

Located on 40 acres with 2600 feet of sandy beach on Leech Lake, this Walker hotel features 37 air-conditioned accommodations across various buildings. The Courtyard Reunion Center houses 19 suites sleeping up to 72 guests, while Horseshoe Bay Lodge offers hotel-style rooms with kitchenettes including mini-refrigerators and microwaves. The property includes a cedar-lined indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, and sauna. The Iron Fire Bar & Grill serves American cuisine with outdoor seating available during summer months. Upper Level Suites provide sunrise lake views from private balconies, fireplaces, and mini-bars. Lake cottages come equipped with flat-screen TVs, electric fireplaces, BBQ grills, and screened porches. Recreational facilities include volleyball courts, basketball courts, and an arcade room. The resort sits 52.5 miles from Bemidji Regional Airport and three hours from the Twin Cities.

Pros

40-acre property features level, park-like grounds with ancient oak trees

Full-service convention center with banquet facilities for up to 125 guests

Ice fishing access with plowed roads during winter season

Multiple accommodation types can interconnect for larger groups

Cons

52.5 miles distance from nearest regional airport

Some amenities are seasonal only