Some excerpts from the website of Willow Bay Resort that might be useful
Photo taken on Nest Lake, Summer of 2005. We have 9
air conditioned cabins with your choice of lake front or lake view. All of our cabins are very clean, comfortable and will make you feel right at home. Our cabins are equipped with a stove,
refrigerator, toaster, drip
coffee maker, microwave, all bed linens, Weber charcoal
grills, picnic tables, a complete set of dishes, pots and pans, silverware, and cooking utensils. All of the cabins are
air conditioned and have a
TV. Click here for a resort map. Cabin 1 is a
3 bedroom cabin with
air conditioning. This cabin is located 100 feet from the beach and is next to our playground. It has knotty pine interior and the
bathroom has a
tub/
shower combination unit. The sleeping arrangements are: one queen, one double, and a set of twin beds or king. Rate is based on 6 people with a maximum of 6 people allowed to reside in this cabin. *Additional Photos of Cabin 1. Cabin 2 has a remodeled interior complete with knotty pine and a new
kitchen. This cabin is located next to the lodge and has a beach view. Cabin 2 has two sleeping areas: one area has a queen bed and the other area has two singles. In addition, there is a futon in the
living room. This cabin has a
shower,
air conditioning, and a
TV. Rate is based on 4 people with a maximum of 6 people. *Additional Photos of Cabin 2. Cabin 3 - Remodeled in '07. Newly Remodeled in June '07! Cabin 3 is the upper level of the unit shown in the photo, complete with
air conditioning and
TV. As of June 2007, Cabin 3 has a new
living room, windows and floor. It has it's own private entrance and has a reat view of the beach from the shaded deck and
living room. Cabin 3 has
two bedrooms:
one room has two double beds and the second
bedroom has a queen bed. There is also a futon in the
living room. The
kitchen and
bathroom (
tub/
shower) were remodeled in 2002. Enjoy the sunset over the lake from the lakefront deck. Rate is based on 6 people with a maximum of 8 people. *Additional Photos of Cabin 3 onderful lakefront cabin equipped with
air conditioning and a
shower. This cabin has a new
kitchen and a charming loon border in the
living room. This cabin has
two bedrooms:
one room has a queen bed and the other
bedroom has two single beds. There is also a futon in the
living room. Enjoy the sunset over the lake from the lakefront deck. Rate is based on 4 people with a maximum of 6 people. *Additional Photos of Cabin 4 right and roomy log cabin with a deck facing the lake. This cabin has
two bedrooms:
one room has a queen bed and the other
room has a double bed and a set of bunk beds. The
living room has a double futon.
Two bedrooms, queen bed in one, double and bunk beds in the other,
living room has a double futon. The new
bathroom has a
shower and the cabin has
air conditioning and a
TV. *Additional Photos of Cabin 5 reat roomy cabin with a deck facing the lake. Cabin 6 sleeps up to eight with two large
bedrooms:
one room has a queen bed and the other
room has a double bed and bunk beds. There is also a queen hide-a-bed in the
living room. This cabin is equipped with
air conditioning,
TV, new
kitchen, and a
bathroom with a
tub and
shower. *Additional Photos of Cabin 6. Cabin 7 was remodeled during the winter of 2005-06. This cabin is et back from the lake but has a great lake view and a deck. This cabin has
two bedrooms:
one bedroom has a queen bed and the other
bedroom has a double bed and a set of bunk beds. There is a futon in the
living room and a large
bathroom with a
shower. This cabin is also equipped with
air conditioning and a
TV. *Additional Photos of Cabin 7 arge and spacious cabin with a deck that has a great view of the lake. This cabin is located on the top of the hill. Cabin 8 has
three bedrooms: a
bedroom with a set of twin beds, a
bedroom with a queen bed and a private
bath, and the third
bedroom has two twin beds that can be converted to a king bed as needed. There is also a queen hide-a-bed in the
living room. This cabin has
two bathrooms, each with a
tub/
shower. This cabin is also equipped with central air,
TV, and a washer and dryer. *Additional Photos of Cabin 8. Built in 2005, this cabin features well over 3,150 sq feet of living space. This cabin has
5 bedrooms,
3 bathrooms, and can sleep up to 16 people.
3 bedrooms are upstairs, each has a queen bed. The downstairs has
two bedrooms.
One bedroom has a queen bed and the other
bedroom is a 13 ft x 20 ft bunkroom. The bunkroom has two double size beds (each sleeps 2) and two trundle beds (each sleeps 2). A total of 8 people can sleep in the bunkroom. The
kitchen has a large eating area, microwave, and a dishwasher. The cabin is also equipped with a walk-out basement, central air, a deck overlooking the lake, and a washer and dryer. *Additional Photos of Cabin 9. You need to bring your own towels, washcloths, dish towels, and soaps. No pets are allowed and all of our cabins are smoke-free. Included with your cabin is the free use of: paddle boat, canoes, fun bug, kayaks, sand toys, board
games, and puzzles. Primetime CHECK-IN is at 3:00PM and CHECK-OUT is at 9:00AM. EARLY CHECK-INS and LATE CHECK-OUTS will be charged $15.00 per hour per cabin. If you are looking for a place for late night, loud
partying, and heavy drinking, please look someplace else.
Activities At Willow Bay Resort. Fishing and Water Sports. Nest Lake is approximately 950 acres with a maximum depth of 40 feet. A popular lake for walleye, northern pike small and largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegills. You can fish from one of our docks, bring your own boat (one dock space available with each cabin), use the boat provided with your cabin (rent one of our motors or bring your own), or rent our 2005 20' pontoon and take the whole family out. We do allow speed boats and
jet skis (rental available nearby), however we do expect our guests to use proper water courtesy. Life jackets are required on all watercraft, paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks. Willow Bay Resort General Store. Check out the Willow Bay Resort General Store for basic grocery items, clothing, ice, pizza, popcorn, ice cream, candy, pop, bait, and tackle. 2005 20 ft Pontoon Boat - 13 adult max - fishing live well, sun deck, canopy. Full day $225 + tax, 1/2 day $150 + tax, $625/week + tax. *Price does not include gas. $35 + tax/half day, $55 + tax/day, $165 + tax/week. 4 boat lifts to rent out, 1st come, 1st serve. Varying weight capacity. Surrounding Area Information. Hike,
bike, or in-line skate on the nearby beautiful Glacial Lakes State Trail - 12 miles of paved trail from Willmar to New London, with optional paved trails and designated
bike lanes to and surrounding areas. Visit and take in one of the daily programs at the park Interpretative
Center or visit Mount Tom via the many miles of trail throughout the park. An abundance of unique shopping-craft centers, antique stores, and eating places in the Spicer/New London area will provide you with a fulfilling experience. Complete your vacation by watching the State Champion. Little Crow Water
Ski Show. every Friday night from June through Labor Day at Neer Park in New London. Other Nearby Attractions: Four - 18-hole
golf courses nearby (check at our
office for discount coupons). Little Crow - Spicer. 320-354-2296, Island Pine - Atwater 320-974-8600, Eagle Creek - Willmar. 320-235-1166, Koronis Hills - Paynesville 320-243-4111. Biking/hiking/in-line
skating rentals available at Spicer
Bike Sports 320-96-6334. Horseback riding at Flanders River Ranch 320-243-3453. Great American Bison, buffalo meat for sale gift
shop - check website for
tour schedule. Murder Mystery
Dinner Theatre. Spicer /
Movie Hotline 320-796-5500. Prairie's Edge
Casino
Where Memories are Made Spicer, Minnesota 877-796-5517. Our nine spacious cabins provide our guests with the option of choosing
one, two, three, or five bedroom cabins. Willow Bay Resort is on the southwest shore of scenic Nest Lake in the heart of Kandiyohi County, located just outside of Spicer, Minnesota. We offer a
safe and clean sandy beach. Swimming, canoeing, or kayaking from our bay are just a few of your daily choices while staying with us at Willow Bay Resort. Fish from our docks or go out on the water and try for walleye, bass, crappie, sunfish or northern pike - 1,000 acres of water awaits you! Or bring your speedboat
skis - there is plenty of water for all.
Wireless Internet now available! 5280 132 Ave NE Spicer, MN 56288
http://www.willowbayresort.com. 320-796-5517 877-796-5517. Click Here to Request Information
Holidays at Willow Bay Resort. Looking for a large place to have your family holiday get-togethers? A place that is warm, inviting, and has all of the comforts of home? We have just the place for you! Our brand-new are available for rent year-round. Please consider having a family holiday at Willow Bay Resort. Please check our page for winter pricing. Holidays ~ Available to our winter guests: *
Wireless Internet *New
kitchen complete with large oven, microwave, and dishwasher to service all of your family meals *Beautiful view of the lake *Fireplace *Large
living room on the main floor for family gatherings *Packages available for all upcoming winter holidays *Call for details! Willow Bay Resort (877)-796-5517
# of People Rate Based On. Deposit Required to Reserve Cabin - See Reservation Policy Below. June 14 - Sept 1 Wkly/Night. June 13 Sept. 2 - Oct. 31 Wkly/Night. Memorial/Labor Day Package. *Each additional person staying in a cabin above the base rate number of people (who are over four years of age) will be charged an additional $30 per day or $150 per week. Early Season is from May 3, 2008 thru June 13, 2008. Late Season is from September 2, 2008 thru October 31, 2008. Prime Season is from June 14, 2008 thru September 1, 2008. Winter Rates rental during the months of October through April will use the Early/Late Season price schedule. These cabins are available for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and for ice fishing weekends. Day Visitor Policy: For the privacy and
security of all our resort guests, please let us know if you are expecting visitors. All visitors must register at the
office. There is a $10.00 per day per person visitor charge. No Pets - No Exceptions. Firearms and fireworks are not allowed at Willow Bay Resort. Check-in is from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Check-out is at 9:00AM. Early check-ins and late check-out will be charged $15.00 per hour per cabin. This excludes Memorial and Labor Day Weekend Packages. Reservation Policy: To confirm and hold your reservation, your deposit must be received within 7 days of making your reservation. You are responsible for the full length of your confirmed reservation. In case of cancellation, deposits will be returned only if the cabin is re-rented for the same length of stay, less a $50 cancellation fee. Rates do not include state and local taxes. We accept personal checks, traveler's checks, money orders, VISA/MC, and cash. Reservations are taken year-round. **Reservation periods that are less than a one week stay, will be required to pay a deposit of 40% of the cost of the stay. Return to Cabin Page