Property Information
BORDERLAND LODGE IS A SMALL, FAMILY-OWNED RESORT LOCATED 45 MILES PAST GRAND MARAIS ON THE BEAUTIFUL GUNFLINT TRAIL.
Based within the protected Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, Borderland Lodge provides easy access to BWCAW adventure, including hiking, canoeing, cross country skiing, and more!Property Name: Borderland Lodge
Street Address: 196 N Gunflint Lake Rd
City : Grand Marais - Minnesota
Postal Code : 55604
Phone: 218-388-2233
Email: info@borderlandlodge.com
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 10:00 AM
Property and Cancelation Policies :
Full Charge - Full Deposit - If canceled within 30 days of arrival
Terms and Conditions
PREPARING FOR YOUR STAY
- Borderland Lodge is located 50 minutes out of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail. Please be aware that there is limited to no cell service on the drive from Grand Marais to our lodge.
- We have complimentary canoes and kayaks for guests to enjoy in the summer, weather permitting, and complimentary snowshoes available in the winter. Pontoons and fishing boats are available to rent by the full-day. Please contact us to reserve your spot!
- You must be 21 years old and present to reserve a stay. Valid photo ID required upon check-in. Lodging rates are subject to change. Lodging units are subject to 12.375% state and lodging tax.
- We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if we do not receive the prepayment deposit. We will send you a cancellation confirmation via email immediately after canceling your booking.
- Cabin and lodge room rates are based on a 2-4 person occupancy depending on the unit.
- There is an additional guest fee of $35/guest/night. With children under 4 years old staying for free.
- Check-In is between 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. We ask that you please notify us if you need a late check-in (between 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM). Contactless check-in is available, just let us know before you get to Grand Marais and we will have all your check-in materials waiting for you in your cabin or lodge room when you arrive.
- Important: Because we are a remote wilderness lodge (i.e. very dark/no cell service) we do not permit check-ins past 9:00 PM. Arriving after 9:00 PM will result in a $50 fee.
- Check-Out is at 10:00 AM. Later check-out times may be requested for a $30 fee. Although we may not always be able to accommodate late changes and will depend on our schedule and availability. Payment in full is due upon check-out.
- Please make yourself at home in our Main Lodge! We invite you to enjoy the living area, screened-in porch, or deck area during our operating hours. Our lodge has a comfortable TV area as well as plenty of books, puzzles, and games for your enjoyment.
- Lodge hours change season-to-season and run approximately 8:30am-7pm. Check current operating times upon arrival.
- Resort quiet hours are from 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM.
- The lodge may be closed periodically between 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM while we are out caring for the property.
- We offer grab-and-go breakfast in the Main Lodge Thursdays-Sundays from 8:30-10am
- Dinner available in the Main Lodge Thursdays-Saturdays from 4-7pm
- Dining days and hours subject to change, contact the lodge for current hours and menu pricing
- Early departures will be responsible for the full stay plus taxes.
SMOKING POLICY
- Please do not smoke in cabins or lodge suites. We ask that you go out on the decks and be considerate of your neighbors if you are on the upper deck above the lodge. Please no butts on the ground or hot ashes in the trash.
- Cabin and lodge rooms are fully stocked with bed and bath linens. We provide bath towels but you'll want to bring your own outdoor towels for any lake/water activities. Due to septic capacity we do not offer daily linen services. When needed, or if you have a special need, please contact the lodge. First change-out is complimentary, additional change-outs are $10 per. Guests staying multiple weeks receive 1 complimentary change-out/week.
- Public laundromats are available in Grand Marais.
- We’re glad to welcome your pet(s) to our resort! Borderland Lodge cabins are all pet friendly, however we do not allow pets in the Cross River Suite, Angler, or Stargazer lodge rooms.
- Our corner of the Gunflint is a strange place for pets, so please make sure to bring them with you as much as possible, keep them on a leash at all times when on the property, and use the provided pet bags to pick up any waste.
- Pet charge is $20/day or $120/week per pet.
TRASH, RECYCLING, AND SEPTIC
- Borderland Lodge has a special septic system, so please do not flush anything other than toilet paper (i.e. paper towels, feminine hygiene products, etc.).
- Daily trash service is provided at 1:00 PM
- If you see that trash pick-up has already happened, we ask that you keep your trash in the cabin/room overnight to avoid the attention of our forest friends.
- We encourage our guests to recycle when possible. Please dedicate one of your trash cans to general garbage, and the other to recyclable materials, including glass, aluminum/steel cans, recyclable plastic, and cardboard. Please make sure that recycling has been cleaned of any food/etc waste before discarding.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK (WAIVER)
- Borderland Lodge is a wilderness lodge – it’s why people come here!
- While we work to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, certain risks are inherent in a wilderness location that cannot reasonably be removed without altering the unique wilderness experience.
- Some of these risks include uneven terrain, unpredictable weather, and insects and wild animals. In addition, our lake areas are not monitored by lifeguards.
- When you stay at Borderland Lodge, you assume the risks of those activities and release Borderland Lodge from any liability for any harm or damages that may occur.
- Each Borderland Lodge cabin is outfitted with either a wood burning stove or propane fireplace, fire starter, and the tools you will need for a personal fire in your cabin.
- Up North, Bear Paw, and Sun & Snow have private fire rings for your enjoyment. Wood is stocked, if you should need more we will restock for an additional $25.
- Fires in other locations are not permitted.
- All guests are invited to use the shared fire rings in front of the lodge or near the docks.
- Because we are in a heavily wooded forested area we ask that you please use your best judgment and more sure to fully extinguish your fire once done.
KITCHEN & ROOM POLICY
- Please practice safe cooking habits and do not leave burners on unattended. All dishes must be washed and put away prior to departure. Lingering smells, grease, and dishes that require additional cleaning will result in a $250 cleaning fee.
- We want you to have a great time when you are here! But, if things get too crazy, we go by the old-school rule of ‘you break it, you buy it’ and property damages or missing items will be charged to your credit card at market value. Linens that remain stained after multiple treatments and washes are $125 a set.
- Pre-existing damages or cabin/room issues should be reported immediately after registration to avoid responsibility and potential charges.
- Our resort allows guests, with permission, to receive occasional packages and special deliveries at the property. We are not responsible for the packages or their contents or the storage of them.
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