GREY WOLF LODGE
4411 Pelican Road
Orr, MN 55771
Family Fun & Fishing Resort on Beautiful Pelican Lake; Orr, MN
Our 10 cozy cabins lay within a few feet of the water's edge on beautiful Pelican Lake, one of Minnesota's best fisheries and scenic lakes. Enjoy 11,000 acres of water covered with 55 islands and miles of scenic shoreline. We are 10 minutes from the Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary, a must see for the whole family, the world's largest black bear sanctuary! We have mini-golf, frisbee golf, a children's Big Toy play area, swimming beach, canoes, kayaks, and a paddle boat, horseshoes, and many more games. The fishery is one of the best in the State! Our cabins are complete with microwaves, refrigerators, stoves, dishes, coffee pots, charcoal grills, wifi, and HDTV's featuring DISH Network. We also offer boat rentals. Come on up and enjoy Northern Minnesota at its BEST!
Keywords: Northern Minnesota, Family Fun, Fishing Resort, Minnesota, Fishery, Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary, Pelican Lake, Orr, MN, cabins
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Grey Wolf Lodge has been in business since 1996. Prior to that it was called Takala's Lakeside Resort which opened in the late 1930's....Carol and I took over ownership in 2008....
What is your primary product or service?
Our goals is to continually improve the vacation experience for our clients as they stay at our lodge on beautiful Pelican Lake in Orr, MN. We have added new boats and motors, family games (mini-golf & disc golf), dock space, and updated our lakeside cabins with DISH Network and free wi-fi....We are also pet-friendly! Our lakeside cabins are located just a few feet off of the water's edge!
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have always enjoyed building homes and working with people. We have been involved with real estate management, since 1975. We are people/family oriented and enjoy getting to know our clients. Most of our clients are repeats (65-70%). I am a retired K-12 school principal and my wife is a Yogi who also owns/operates the Comet Theater in Cook, MN, Minneosta's oldest continuous running movie theater! Owning a resort keeps us busy working on making improvements to our lodge in order to enhance our client's experiences.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We cater to individuals and families....that includes pets! We are pet friendly...Grey Wolf Lodge has 10 lakeside cabins, nestled in a park-like setting on 45 acres on scenic Pelican Lake in Orr, MN. Our 12 stall wet-boathouse allows clients to store their boats out of the weather and under shelter throughout their entire stay. Mini-golf, disc golf, or bocce ball, along with canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing mean that we never have a dull moment here! We are also only 10 minutes away from the Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary, the largest black bear sanctuary in the world! A MUST see!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have our mainland location and two island rentals on Pelican Lake....We also have a beautiful cabin on the Cook end of Lake Vermilion. We are adding a new cabin and garage this summer....
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 4411 Pelican RD, Orr, MN 55771. This is 100 miles north of Duluth on Hwy 53 North. Once you get 1 mile south of Orr, you turn west on Hwy 23 (Nett Lake Road) and go 6.5 miles to Pelican Road (County Road #181) and follow our signs (about 1/2 mile to the lodge).
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, and personal checks.
Which areas do you service?
We primarily service individuals, families, and friends who are on vacation, or hosting a wedding...Many clients fish, boat, and/or hunt. But some come to enjoy the serenity and peace that NE Minnesota offers....Carol also hosts Yoga Workshops twice a year in the Spring and Fall....
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Joh Metsa and Carol Carlson are the owners and run the daily operations, along with our son John-Paul Metsa.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open from May 1- November 1 each year...24/7.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Becoming a repeat customer...like 65-70% of our current clientele.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Don't let anything "steal your joy", as it is God's gift to us each and every day...
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