Title: Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake Families reconnect on the shores of West Fox Lake, where beachside s'mores and fireside storytelling create lasting memories in a peaceful woodland setting ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94690900/94690828/d31e0865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94690900/94690828/w1274h853x0y0-15f18eea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94690900/94690828/44466557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94690900/94690828/7c7cf11c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94690900/94690828/a9ee87ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Historic Ponderosa Family Resort offers a tranquil escape on West Fox Lake where visitors stay in rustic cabins equipped with modern amenities. 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[Visit our Fifty Lakes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fifty-Lakes.dx3000348858) [View more Agritourism in Fifty Lakes](https://www.expedia.ca/Fifty-Lakes-Agritourism.d3000348858-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.73673,-94.097244&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sch%7CGvji%7DP%3FU%3FW%3FU%40U%3FW%40U%40W%40U%40UBU%40W%40UBUBUBWBSBUDWBSDUDUBSDUDUFSDSFSDUFSFSFSFSFQFSHQHQFQHQHQHSHOHOHQJOHOJOHQLMHOJMJMLMJOJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILKLILILILINGLILGLGNGLGNELENELENENCLENCNANCLANCNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBNDLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNHLFLHLHLHLHLJLJLHJJLJLJJLLLJJJNJLJLJLJNJLJPHNJNHNHPHNJNHRHPFPHPFPHPFRFPFRHRDRFRFTDRFRDRDTDTDRBTDTDRBVBTBTBTBTBTBT%40V%40T%40TBT%3FV%40T%40V%3FT%40T%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FTAV%3FTAVAT%3FTCVATATATCVCTCTCTCTCTCTETETCRETETERERGTERGTGREPIRGRGPGRIRGPIPGPIPIPKPININIPKNINKNKNKNKLKLKLKNKJMJKLMJMLKJMHMJMHMJMHMHMFMHOFMHMFMFODMFODMDODODMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMEOGMGMIMGOIMGMIMIMKMIMIKKMKMMKKMMKKKKKOMMKMKMIOMOIOKOIOKQIOIOIQIQIQIQGQIQISGSGQGSGSGQGSEUGSEUGSESEUCUESEUCUEUCUCSCWCUCUAWAUCUAUAWAUAU%3FWAU%3FW%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NJ_thDN-TKgJOJwacTgdLEmeBtc=) Fifty Lakes, MN ### What's nearby - Golden Eagle Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.7 km - Big Trout Lake - 9 min drive - 5.8 km - Crosslake Community Center - 16 min drive - 10.9 km - Cross Lake Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 13.7 km - Crosslake Town Square - 19 min drive - 13.7 km ### Getting around - Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Wharf - ‬14 min drive - ‪Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lake Country Crafts & Cones - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Yellow House - ‬14 min drive ## About this property ### Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake Farm stay by the lake At Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this farm stay. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A bike on site, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and internet access. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Golden Eagle Golf Club and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Big Trout Lake and Crosslake Community Center are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Ponderosa Family Resort on West Fox Lake Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mai Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great place would come back again. ##### Mai Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tfroscheiser Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place The property was perfect ##### Tfroscheiser Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation spot Our family had a great time at the Ponderosa! ##### Karen M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henda C. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This was a great place to enjoy with family and friends for the weekend. It was a nice getaway and easy access to the rake for fishing or canoeing. The owner/staff of the property were very easy going and we had great communication with them throughout the stay. Highly recommend this 5 cabin property for a nice weekend getaway. ##### Henda C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark A. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! Anything you can think of to do is within 10min. Perfect place for large group. Perfect location ##### Mark A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne V. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together The Ponderosa was a great place for our family to come together The beach area was nice. The water was shallow and did not drop off suddenly. Our small grandchildren loved it. They even fished from the dock and were excited when they caught fish. We rented a pontoon for a couple of days and the older boys went fishing and caught quite a few fish! Making s’mores at night around the HUGE fire pit was great. Had lots of chairs around it. We enjoyed the big outside area where the kids could run and play and where we played several yard games. Over all it is a great place for large families. We all enjoyed it alot ##### Jeanne V. 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