Frequently Asked Questions
RESERVATIONS
How much is the deposit to reserve a cabin and boat?
Twenty-five percent of the total amount of cabin and boat reservations is required at the time of booking.
Checks are appreciated. We accept Visa, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards.
Two night stays: Full payment is due at time of booking. For multi-party groups of more then four, 25% of the total amount of cabin and boat reservations is required.
Can I cancel or change my existing reservation?
Yes, but there is a cancellation fee. If your rentals are re-rented, your deposit is refundable less a $75 cancellation fee.
If it is within 90 days of your peak season reservation (Memorial weekend thru Labor Day) the full payment is required if your cabin and boat is not re-rented.
If it is within 30 days of your non-peak season reservation (Labor Day thru Memorial weekend) the full payment is required if your cabin and boat is not re-rented.
If your cabin and boat is not re-rented, and it is at least 90 days prior to your reservation peak season reservation or 30 days prior to your non-peak season, your deposit is the cancellation fee.
Date changes can be accommodated at no additional charge as long as the new date is within the same calendar year as the original.
Moving to a smaller cabin is considered a cancellation and charged accordingly.
What time is check-in/checkout?
Can I arrive early/stay late?
We are sometimes able to accommodate early arrivals and late departures. Let us know if you are interested and we will confirm closer to your arrival/departure. If you want to boat on your departure day, you can vacate your cabin and leave your vehicle parked throughout the day.
Should I reserve a boat before I arrive?
Yes, June-August availability is limited, and in the spring and fall we will have a boat available, but for the best options let us know in advance if you plan to rent a boat or pontoon.
How do I know what boat rental is right for me/my group?
We are happy to listen to your concerns and discuss the various boat options with you. Call 218-666-5500. A rule of thumb, if you have more than 4 people who want to fish at the same time, a pontoon would be the best option.
What is your dog policy?
Cabins: #1, #2, #3, #4, #9, #10, & #11 are dog friendly cabins. In consideration for all our guests we require pets to be leashed at all times and promptly picked up after. They are not allowed at common areas: office, beach, inside the game room or at cabins (including on the decks) that do not allow pets.
What is your pet fee?
$200/week or $40/night; We require an additional $200 damage deposit, fully refundable if the cabin is damage free and no excessive cleaning is required. We generally welcome all breeds, but in certain circumstances, reserve the right to not accept certain breeds.
Are day visitors welcome at the resort?
Yes, if you have family and friends in the area they are welcome to visit you at the resort; however, if they wish to use the beach and other amenities, they will be charged an activity fee ($15/person/day). Please have your visitors check in at the office and/or let the office know they are coming! Visiting dogs are not allowed.
RESORT AMENITIES
Does the resort have wi-fi and cellular?
Yes, all cabins have access to complimentary wireless Internet. The system was updated in September 2016.
To connect, go to your settings and choose your cabin's name, or one nearby.
How do I start the sauna?
Call or text the guest services line or ask a White Eagle staff member between 7am-7pm. As the stove takes a while to heat, please give 2 hours' notice! Sauna hours: 10am-10pm.
Can I start the bonfire?
Yes, you are welcome to start the bonfires after 5pm with the complimentary wood and kindling. If it is particularly windy or you want to have a day-time fire, check with someone from the White Eagle family or staff.
Can I use the beachside watercraft and equipment?
Yes, the canoe, paddle boards, kayaks, water trampoline and beach toys are available for your complimentary use.
Do the boat rentals include life jackets?
Yes, we have a selection of life jackets for children ages 2+ through adults. Sign them out at the boathouse.
Is there a common indoor area on the property?
Yes the Great Room is open for guest use 24 hours/day. It includes laundry facilities, a game room with shuffle board, ping pong, board games, books and puzzles, and a tv area with Satellite TV and DVD and VCR players. The great room has big wood tables and benches and a small prep kitchen and can be reserved for dinners or private events.
Do the cabins include laundry facilities? A shared washer and dryer are located in the Great Room. Complimentary detergent is provided and the cost is $7/load to wash and dry.
Do you have bait and gas onsite? Yes. Bait is self-serve and the dock services staff is available from 7am-7pm to pump gas.
Does the resort have a designated fish filet area?
Yes, the fish cleaning shack is located just up the hill from the boathouse and sauna. The dock services staff offers complimentary filet service from 7am-7pm.
What is available at the office?
Do I need to schedule a fishing guide before I arrive? Yes. Lake Vermilion is a challenging lake to fish and finding a guide last minute is difficult. A guide from the Lake Vermilion's Guide League will get you started.
CABINS
Do we need to bring our own bath & kitchen towels and linens?
No. White Eagle provides linens and towels in every vacation cabin. All cabins are fully furnished, including fully equipped kitchens. View list of cabin amenities.
Do we need to bring our own beach and boat towels?
Yes, beach towels are not provided and cabin towels are not for beach or boat use.
What is stocked in each cabin's kitchen? View the cabin amenities list to find out what you can expect to find in your vacation cabin's kitchen.
Will we receive housekeeping service?
Complimentary weekly towel exchange is offered half-way (for Saturday arrivals, Wednesday) through your weeklong vacation.
Bi-weekly housekeeping service is available seasonally on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $50-100/cabin. It includes cleaning the kitchen and loading the dishwasher, cleaning baths, trash removal, making of beds and general cleaning as needed.
Where do I put my trash and recyclables?
Trash, recyclables and compost are picked up daily at each cabin's outside trash bins.
Who is responsible for cleaning the cabin rental at departure?
We are. We would never ask you to spoil your Vermilion vacation by spending your last day cleaning! In addition, by providing professional housekeeping services, we ensure that all of our guests experience the same high standards of meticulously maintained vacation cabin rentals.
Are your rentals smoke free?
Yes, all cabins and common areas are smoke free. Ash buckets are provided on each cabin’s deck.
Are your rentals wheel chair assessable?
Some White Eagle cabins -#2, #6, #7 & #8 are equipped for wheelchair access. Please call for more details.
FOOD
Where is the nearest grocery store?
Zups Food and Meat Market is located in Cook 7.5 miles from the resort on Highway 53.
Where is the nearest convenience store? (Closed for the 2018 Season)
Moosebirds General Store is located 0.5 miles away. To get there, take a right out of the resort driveway. Moosebirds will be on the right about a quarter mile down the road.
Does White Eagle have a restaurant?
We do not have a restaurant onsite; however, several are nearby including the Landing Restaurant which is only half a mile by boat or car.
What should I do in case of emergency?
Call 911 and then call the Office 218-666-5500. The Local Hospital is only seven miles from White Eagle.
Onsite: An AED machine is located at the Office.
How much is the deposit to reserve a cabin and boat?
Twenty-five percent of the total amount of cabin and boat reservations is required at the time of booking.
Checks are appreciated. We accept Visa, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards.
Two night stays: Full payment is due at time of booking. For multi-party groups of more then four, 25% of the total amount of cabin and boat reservations is required.
Can I cancel or change my existing reservation?
Yes, but there is a cancellation fee. If your rentals are re-rented, your deposit is refundable less a $75 cancellation fee.
If it is within 90 days of your peak season reservation (Memorial weekend thru Labor Day) the full payment is required if your cabin and boat is not re-rented.
If it is within 30 days of your non-peak season reservation (Labor Day thru Memorial weekend) the full payment is required if your cabin and boat is not re-rented.
If your cabin and boat is not re-rented, and it is at least 90 days prior to your reservation peak season reservation or 30 days prior to your non-peak season, your deposit is the cancellation fee.
Date changes can be accommodated at no additional charge as long as the new date is within the same calendar year as the original.
Moving to a smaller cabin is considered a cancellation and charged accordingly.
What time is check-in/checkout?
- Check-in: 3-5pm. Arriving after 5pm? Call when you arrive and we will meet you/leave directions at the office.
- Check-out: June-August Saturdays 8:30am; All other days 9:30am.
Can I arrive early/stay late?
We are sometimes able to accommodate early arrivals and late departures. Let us know if you are interested and we will confirm closer to your arrival/departure. If you want to boat on your departure day, you can vacate your cabin and leave your vehicle parked throughout the day.
Should I reserve a boat before I arrive?
Yes, June-August availability is limited, and in the spring and fall we will have a boat available, but for the best options let us know in advance if you plan to rent a boat or pontoon.
How do I know what boat rental is right for me/my group?
We are happy to listen to your concerns and discuss the various boat options with you. Call 218-666-5500. A rule of thumb, if you have more than 4 people who want to fish at the same time, a pontoon would be the best option.
What is your dog policy?
Cabins: #1, #2, #3, #4, #9, #10, & #11 are dog friendly cabins. In consideration for all our guests we require pets to be leashed at all times and promptly picked up after. They are not allowed at common areas: office, beach, inside the game room or at cabins (including on the decks) that do not allow pets.
What is your pet fee?
$200/week or $40/night; We require an additional $200 damage deposit, fully refundable if the cabin is damage free and no excessive cleaning is required. We generally welcome all breeds, but in certain circumstances, reserve the right to not accept certain breeds.
Are day visitors welcome at the resort?
Yes, if you have family and friends in the area they are welcome to visit you at the resort; however, if they wish to use the beach and other amenities, they will be charged an activity fee ($15/person/day). Please have your visitors check in at the office and/or let the office know they are coming! Visiting dogs are not allowed.
RESORT AMENITIES
Does the resort have wi-fi and cellular?
Yes, all cabins have access to complimentary wireless Internet. The system was updated in September 2016.
To connect, go to your settings and choose your cabin's name, or one nearby.
How do I start the sauna?
Call or text the guest services line or ask a White Eagle staff member between 7am-7pm. As the stove takes a while to heat, please give 2 hours' notice! Sauna hours: 10am-10pm.
Can I start the bonfire?
Yes, you are welcome to start the bonfires after 5pm with the complimentary wood and kindling. If it is particularly windy or you want to have a day-time fire, check with someone from the White Eagle family or staff.
Can I use the beachside watercraft and equipment?
Yes, the canoe, paddle boards, kayaks, water trampoline and beach toys are available for your complimentary use.
Do the boat rentals include life jackets?
Yes, we have a selection of life jackets for children ages 2+ through adults. Sign them out at the boathouse.
Is there a common indoor area on the property?
Yes the Great Room is open for guest use 24 hours/day. It includes laundry facilities, a game room with shuffle board, ping pong, board games, books and puzzles, and a tv area with Satellite TV and DVD and VCR players. The great room has big wood tables and benches and a small prep kitchen and can be reserved for dinners or private events.
Do the cabins include laundry facilities? A shared washer and dryer are located in the Great Room. Complimentary detergent is provided and the cost is $7/load to wash and dry.
Do you have bait and gas onsite? Yes. Bait is self-serve and the dock services staff is available from 7am-7pm to pump gas.
Does the resort have a designated fish filet area?
Yes, the fish cleaning shack is located just up the hill from the boathouse and sauna. The dock services staff offers complimentary filet service from 7am-7pm.
What is available at the office?
- Boat rentals, fishing guides and area information
- Yoga classes and massage appointments are offered in the studio above the office
- White Eagle/Lake Vermilion apparel and hats
- Ice - Self service behind the office
- Print fishing licenses (for a waterproof license, visit Moosebirds General Store half a mile north on Hwy 24)
Do I need to schedule a fishing guide before I arrive? Yes. Lake Vermilion is a challenging lake to fish and finding a guide last minute is difficult. A guide from the Lake Vermilion's Guide League will get you started.
CABINS
Do we need to bring our own bath & kitchen towels and linens?
No. White Eagle provides linens and towels in every vacation cabin. All cabins are fully furnished, including fully equipped kitchens. View list of cabin amenities.
Do we need to bring our own beach and boat towels?
Yes, beach towels are not provided and cabin towels are not for beach or boat use.
What is stocked in each cabin's kitchen? View the cabin amenities list to find out what you can expect to find in your vacation cabin's kitchen.
Will we receive housekeeping service?
Complimentary weekly towel exchange is offered half-way (for Saturday arrivals, Wednesday) through your weeklong vacation.
Bi-weekly housekeeping service is available seasonally on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $50-100/cabin. It includes cleaning the kitchen and loading the dishwasher, cleaning baths, trash removal, making of beds and general cleaning as needed.
Where do I put my trash and recyclables?
Trash, recyclables and compost are picked up daily at each cabin's outside trash bins.
- Recyclables (paper/cardboard, cans/#1 & 2 plastics, and glass) can be placed beside the trash bin
- Compost buckets are available by request
Who is responsible for cleaning the cabin rental at departure?
We are. We would never ask you to spoil your Vermilion vacation by spending your last day cleaning! In addition, by providing professional housekeeping services, we ensure that all of our guests experience the same high standards of meticulously maintained vacation cabin rentals.
Are your rentals smoke free?
Yes, all cabins and common areas are smoke free. Ash buckets are provided on each cabin’s deck.
Are your rentals wheel chair assessable?
Some White Eagle cabins -#2, #6, #7 & #8 are equipped for wheelchair access. Please call for more details.
FOOD
Where is the nearest grocery store?
Zups Food and Meat Market is located in Cook 7.5 miles from the resort on Highway 53.
Where is the nearest convenience store? (Closed for the 2018 Season)
Moosebirds General Store is located 0.5 miles away. To get there, take a right out of the resort driveway. Moosebirds will be on the right about a quarter mile down the road.
Does White Eagle have a restaurant?
We do not have a restaurant onsite; however, several are nearby including the Landing Restaurant which is only half a mile by boat or car.
What should I do in case of emergency?
Call 911 and then call the Office 218-666-5500. The Local Hospital is only seven miles from White Eagle.
Onsite: An AED machine is located at the Office.
