Ludlow's Island Resort in Cook, Minnesota welcomes you to your own private island for the perfect Lake Vermilion vacation destination, and a stay in classic Northwoods cottages hand crafted by the Ludlow family. All cabins are situated under a canopy of pine and birch trees within four feet of the water and they have wood burning fire places, decks, screened porches and multiple baths, and choices vary from one to five bedrooms. Weddings at Ludlow’s Island Resort include a ceremony on the beach, in the lodge or on a large granite shelf on the edge of their Lake Vermilion shore, you can even arrive in style on one of their vintage wooden boats, and they take care of everything from the menu to the accommodation, guest activities and more, they also host corporate retreats. There are also boats available for rent with fish and ski setups, pontoons and more, come for a fantastic vacation on the island, it's an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

Vermilion Motel and RV Park in Cook, Minnesota offers hotel motel accommodation all year round and a spring and fall RV park and campground. The hotel rooms and suites have cable TV's, microwaves and fridges, and are available for daily or weekend rentals with 25 units available, other amenities include a sauna, deli, grocery store, public showers and laundromat. Vermilion Motel and RV Park campground facilities include electricity, water, sewer, flushing toilets, hot showers and sanitary dump, and best of all your pets are allowed, come for a wonderful vacation no matter what accommodation you choose, with Lake Vermilion, a golf course and public boat access nearby.READ MORE

Vermilion Barging Inc. in Cook, Minnesota have three barges, will cover all of Lake Vermilion and they are spread out, so always close to the job at hand, and with two of the largest barges on the lake, can handle jobs large and small, plus they offer extremely competitive rates. They are local and live on Vermilion Lake and are the only barge company that does so, and they can bring roadside services to your roadless cabin including lumber and construction materials, all types of construction equipment, all household items and appliances needed to furnish the whole cabin, as well as well drilling and KO drilling equipment. They even offer bulk LP gas delivery, can carry a concrete truck, a septic pumping truck, ATV's, RV's or campers as well as roll-offs, and dump trailers for demolition or clean up and more. Vermilion Barging Inc. offers all your needs for building site preparation, septic services, and even mini storage, it's all here.READ MORE

Pehrson Lodge and Resort on Lake Vermilion in Cook, Minnesota offers a peaceful and private setting in this beautiful family run, owned and operated lodge ideal for the perfect family resort vacation. They have an incredible range of cabin choices including beach, lakeside, point and wooded cabins, there's also the Grand Vermilion chalet, a grouping of four gorgeous townhouses under one roof ideal for family reunions, retreats or business groups, they also have pet friendly cabins, which make for the perfect honeymoon getaway. Pehrson Lodge and Resort has incredible amenities including Camp Twain with supervised children's programs, sports and watersports with kayaking, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, canoeing, hydro biking, paddle boating and paddelboarding available, and there are rental boats, a games room, library as well as area attraction close by, come for a wonderful stay, it's all here and much more.READ MORE

Cooks Country Connection in Cook, Minnesota is a petting zoo and farm connecting people, animals and the land, and here you can interact with donkeys, ponies, alpacas, llamas, bunnies, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, fowl feathered friends, their pets, wildlife and more. You can also meet the farmers at Cooks Country Connection and the farm store will have beautiful items for purchase as well as clothing, craft items, great gifts, souvenirs and more. Located not far from Lake Vermilion on a family farm homestead, Cooks Country Connection shares with you their farm and animal life, and it's more than just a petting zoo, it's an education destination too and a great location for classes and seminars, so come interact with the animals, and also learn how to grow something, they are also an event center for parties, plus there are hiking and nature trails, it's all here and more.READ MORE

Lake Vermilion Guide Service in Cook, Minnesota offers a multi species guide who has been a full time guide on Lake Vermilion for 36 years, and will take you on the fishing adventure of a lifetime for walleyes, northerns, muskies, bass and crappies. All fishing tackle is provided including rods, reels, bait, life jackets, boat and fuel, and a shore lunch is available on request, come enjoy a great day on this beautiful lake with a guide that loves to fish, all are welcome on his boat. Just bring your valid Minnesota fishing license, rain gear if needed, camera, binoculars, small cooler with snacks and drinks, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen, and Lake Vermilion Guide Service will take you on a spectacular fishing adventure.READ MORE

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Spring Bay Resort in Cook, Minnesota lies along a protected bay and is nestled among towering Norway Pine, and this top quality resort with reasonable rates offers old fashioned service and can accommodate large groups, families and even couples. Cabins are fully furnished come with charcoal or gas BBQ grill, WIFI, deck chairs and more, and with choices from two to seven bedrooms have accommodation for everyone. Spring Bay Resort has the largest selection of boats and pontoons for rent on Lake Vermilion, and they assist with boat launching, plus they offer discounted guided fishing for guests and have a fish cleaning house, there are also paddle boats, hydro bikes and paddle boards, chaise loungers for the beach, play areas for children, canoes and kayak, golf carts for those with walking difficulties, a freezer service and so much more, it's the perfect place to stay, and take advantage of their summer and fall specials and packages.READ MORE

Mike's Guide Service on beautiful Lake Vermilion in Cook, Minnesota offers an incredible fishing experience with the perfect guide for your adventure specializing in walleye but also other species including Northern pike, perch, crappies, sunfish, bass, and his passion shines through with over twenty years of fishing experience on the lake. All are welcome from experienced anglers to first timers and children, and the goal of your fishing guide is to help you catch a lot of fish, fishing out of a spacious 20 foot skeeter with front and rear trolling motors which can comfortably seat 3 - 5 passengers. Mike's Guide Service provides the rods and reels, rigging, tackle, bait, life jackets, education on techniques as well as pick up and drop off at your site, and they do the fish cleaning and packaging for you, just bring your fishing license, appropriate clothing, beverages, own rods and reels if you prefer and don't forget the camera, come for a wonderful time out on the water with your guide.READ MORE

Retreat Lodge in Cook, Minnesota is the perfect family fishing resort on Lake Vermilion well known for walleye, northern pike, muskie, small and large mouth bass, crappie and other pan fish. Set on 26 wooded acres and with 40 miles of soft water with the spring fed Lake Vermilion to explore, this is a place to relax, refresh, renew, explore and simply enjoy. There are excellent cabins choices with all the trimmings, a deck and gas grill, and all linens supplied, as well as a 3 bedroom lake home with boat docking and housekeeping lodge units too all fully equipped. Retreat Lodge has a paddle boat and canoe free of charge, as well as boats available for rental, come for great fishing adventures, they have a small bait and tackle store for all your needs as well as a fish cleaning building, and they will reserve a fishing guide for you if required. They also have safe sandy beaches, enjoy swimming, walks off the beaten track, evening fires under the stars and so much more, it's perfect here.READ MORE