Merrill Vacations from $220

Old bldg that has been doused in what I can only describe as the cheapest perfume you could find. Brought concerns to management. They offered to move is to another room but we were not able to get past the smell. They refused to refund our stay. We had booked for four nights but due to burning eyes, running nose and closed up throats we made other arrangements. Management stated we should have disclosed allergies on booking. REALLY booked thru Expedia and have never ever experienced anything like this. I could understand charging for one night but not all four.

Great spot for travellers, beds are clean and comfy, bathrooms well maintained. Breakfast is decent, coffee is plentiful, with many dining options nearby

It was -12 on Portage Lake and we cranked the heat pump up to 75. The Birds Nest cabin needs another heat source. Upstairs was cold when we got back at 10:30 pm after leaving the heat on all day in the cabin.The two full size beds that are pictured is one that’s on the bottom of a metal bunk bed frame and the other is upstairs where the roof is pitched so one side has no head room to accommodate two grown adults.New owners shut the water off for the winter. Didn’t know that until the day we left to head up. The bath house was not private. One of the doors could not lock due to the door jam being broken. The soap dispenser dispensed little to no soap. I would not recommend staying at the Birds Neat in the winter if you need use of the upstairs for children. they will be cold. The beds upstairs are pretty much useless unless you’re a single sleeper. The other two singles are set up for young children who are still in danger of falling out of bed. The beds have boards on the sides that keep a person from rolling off.