Summer 2025 Newsletter

We very much look forward  to the enjoyment of another summer at the Lake.  Vintage Vermillion has been receiving guests for 76 years and this will be our own 23rd Summer on Black Bay.  We  continue to improve our 5 cabins and grounds while maintaining the unspoiled character of this unique and serene place. Our only goal is  to make your stay at the Resort  ever more comfortable and special.  This spot is very unique. Our bay feels like going to Canada without having to cross the border.

The furnishings and decor are things that we have accumulated carefully over the years. This is not second hand stuff. It is top quality cabin design furnishing and a number of unique vintage pieces. The dining table and most chairs are Old Hickory. We do not exaggerate when we say that you will be delighted with the serenity of the property and the character of the cabins.

 We hope you may decide to choose this next summer  to visit and celebrate some special occasion or anniversary of your own or just to enjoy the serenity of our forested acreage on Lake Vermilion with  its unexcelled fishing and scenery.

Two years ago, we added new exterior doors and screen doors on all of the cabins. We have new,  high quality, slatted shades on all windows, including in the Lodge.  Great for privacy. The Gazebo has been moved and now sits half way along the ridge-top path above the Resort. It is a great spot to stop in the middle of a hike along the path. There are several benches along the path as well. The path is a loop of about 8/10ths of a mile, which starts at the Resort, goes along the lakeshore, and up/down the hill via the old driveway at the west end of the driveway and the 65 step stairway at the east end of the property and then all along the top of the bluff. The views are amazing. At the west end, you can walk towards the water to the former site of the gazebo. There is a lovely view there and we have placed one of our benches there so that you can stop for a while and enjoy the spot. On the opposite, east end, you can take a slight detour further up the bluff, in a “circle” at the east end and walk through the woods and return to the main path. A highlight is the HUGE boulder covered with ferns by which you will pass.

Birch cabin, one of the favorites of guests, has a bunk bed with Elfa mattresses where the lower bunk in Birch is a double. At the request of guests , the mattress in the double bed in other bedroom of birch will be replaced in May 2025 with something much more comfortable. This is one of the last of our mattresses to be replaced in the past few years. And so, now Birch cabin easily accommodates 5 persons. Perfect for families with young children or two couples. 

Main Cabin has two bunk beds (sleep a total of four) and a raised, paneled  ceiling in the back bedroom, again with Leesa mattresses. This  spacious cabin (over 1,000 SF) now easily accommodates up to 8 persons. If you want to use one or both of the deluxe, extra-wide, fold up, roll-away beds, you can add one or two more persons in the large living room and then fold up the beds during the day. Main Cabins has a TV and an over-sized kitchen. It is the perfect gathering spot when families or groups rent multiple cabins.

After several requests, the  comfortable double sofa bed is back in Larch and the top bunk has a new mattress. We removed one of the twin beds in the back bedroom of Larch and replaced it with a queen bed. With one person on the sofa bed in the living area, Larch now easily accommodates up to 6 guests.  

All of the cabins are cozy and the raised ceilings add volume. Plus, you have access to the lakeside Lodge with ample space for games or eating on the porch or deck. All cabins and the Lodge have air conditioning units but you often will want to leave them off and enjoy the lake breezes and ceiling fans.

The popular cedar deck right next to the beach has been restored and provides chairs/lounges for sunning or watching children who are enjoying the sand beach. We expanded the larger upper deck (see the photos below) for games, meals, reading or just  a relaxing snooze,  with several new tables and additional, comfortable lounge chairs. Of course, the fire pit remains a favorite gathering spot and as always there will be an unlimited supply of complimentary  split logs for your enjoyment. 

Our wonderful caretakers from 2023 and 2024 will return this year. Aleks and Tatiana move up from Florida to Vintage Vermilion for the summer. Read the reviews. Everyone loves them. They take pride in their work and guests reported that the place had never looked so good. Tatiana is immaculate when it comes to her cleaning. Aleks is handy and both are anxious to please. If you ask nicely, Tatiana may share some Russian delicacies for you. (That deserves a good tip.) Aleks will help you launch your boat and park your trailer. We are pleased to have them living right on site. They came as guests four summers ago and have returned to manage our place. Please ask Aleks if there is anything that you need. The humming birds will be back again this year. Tatiana loves gardening and so, we expect that all will enjoy even more flowers this year.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Bay. The place is always at its best when being enjoyed by our guests. 

Warmest  greetings from the north woods, 

George and Emily 

Owners