Roy's Last Resort - Lake Vermilion

08/28/2025

We have an opening in our 3 bedroom fireside cabin August 28th to Sept 1st.
Book on our website or our page

04/17/2025

🏕️ Cabin Cleaner (Part-Time) – Roy’s Last Resort, Lake Vermilion
Where good vibes meet great views!
Hey there! Are you someone who loves the great outdoors, fresh lake air, and making things sparkle? Do you take pride in a job well done and enjoy working in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere? Then we’d love to welcome you to the crew at Roy’s Last Resort – a small, family-friendly, 3-cabin retreat nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion.
We’re looking for a Part-Time Cabin Cleaner to help with turnovers and keep our cozy cabins clean, comfy, and ready for our guests’ next adventure.
✨ What You’ll Do:
• Help clean and reset our 3 charming cabins between guest stays
• Make beds so cozy even the loons will be jealous
• Sweep, mop, and tidy like a pro (or at least give it your best!)
• Restock supplies and keep things looking just right
• Add a little flair – we love small personal touches!
• Work alongside a small but mighty team (us!) who love this place and what we do
🛶 What We’re Looking For:
• A positive attitude and a good sense of humor – we work hard, but we keep it fun!
• Attention to detail – clean like your mom is coming to stay
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Weekend availability during the summer season (May–September)
• Previous cleaning experience is a plus, but we’ll train the right lake-loving human
🌲 Perks:
• Flexible hours (because we know life doesn’t run on a rigid schedule)
• A peaceful, scenic workplace that feels more like a retreat than a job
• Occasional sunsets on the clock and maybe even a s’more or two
• Team cookouts and family vibes – we’re all about community here
Come be a part of something special – help us give every guest that "ahhh, this is the life" feeling the moment they walk into their cabin.
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make some cabins shine?
Send us a message, give us a call, or drop by Roy’s Last Resort – we’d love to meet you!

11/08/2024

Here's the annual missive from our President.

Yet more evidence we are getting closer and closer.

Good luck hunters - be safe out there.

09/04/2024

Exciting news from Roy's Last Resort! 🌲✨ We’re expanding our offerings with a new rental in Pensacola, FL, but don't forget about our cozy, rustic cabins in Northern Minnesota! Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape to the woods or planning a family vacation, Roy's Last Resort is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway.

Family-run and full of charm, our cabins offer a true "up north" experience. If you're ready to unwind in nature and enjoy some fresh air, we’ve got the perfect spot for you. Book your stay today and make memories with us!

Book any of our rentals direct at https://www.royslastresort.com/

06/11/2024

Thank you Mike, Louise, and Gordy Kickels for capturing this video and thank you for staying with us this week!

04/04/2024

Tap The Vermilion Club and then like
Let's get them to the final win
💯

01/11/2024

TRAIL REPORT WEEK 7

Greetings riders.

Well, we finally have a fun report to write and it only took until week 7...oh well.

WEATHER: The big storm of last weekend dropped about 4 inches of fairly sticky snow. After that we got a couple small ones of an inch or so. Then, last night thru today we got a totally unexpected 8 inches or so of pure fluff. Go figure. So now we are making progress, not exactly in the proper order but progress for sure. Now the cold rolls in to finish the job.

TRAILS: The trails/swamps were not sufficiently frozen before this snow but the upcoming cold will certainly help - a lot. Again, if you run the trails, run abreast and wide not single file down the middle. We need them packed to facilitate freezing the swamps. We hope to start grooming next week.

LAKES: We are staking east Vermilion on Saturday so it should be ready to ride at least on the staked trails. There are still potential hazards even on the staked trails - ice heaves, slush etc. so still exercise due care.

RIVERS: This coming cold will help freeze the rivers for sure.

PERSONAL NOTE: Today we clicked over 3000 followers on this page. As far as we can tell that's the second highest in the state and we are not far behind first - so let's get there. For that we thank you. We do this for you and the more of you there are the better we feel about it. So, if you haven't clicked follow, please do so. If you are already a follower thanks - please recruit your riding buddies and friends. Followers automatically get new posts on their feeds so it's quite convenient and a great way not to miss anything. And, it's an easy free way to show your support.

See ya on the snow -- finally!!!

01/05/2024

From the Vermilion Penguins Snowmobile Club
Take heed....

A Caution and a Reminder.

First, the CAUTION. We want everyone to know there is a considerable amount of bad/thin ice on Lake Vermilion, especially in the narrow areas like Moccasin Point and Oak Narrows and many others - some much less obvious.. Unless, you know the area very well we suggest you stay off the lake. And, know that it is not always safe to follow existing tracks. Some of those are made by locals who know the area super well and are able to take chances no one else should. As hard as it may be, we suggest staying off the lake until we get it staked and then stay on the staked trails.

REMINDER. The Fun Run is still on for February 3 with check points in Ely (GEL) , Babbitt (Fish Tales) and Tower (Good Old Days). This is a super fun day for all - snow or no snow - and regular vehicles are just as welcome to participate as sleds. This is a major fundraiser for all three clubs and it's only $25 until January 30 then bumps up to $30. Hundreds of fun prizes will be given away starting at 7:30 at Fortune Bay. The Grand Prize courtesy of Fortune Bay is $1000.00 with $500.00 to the runner up! This is especially fun for kids as all or almost all will win something. Make your check payable to Fun Run and mail to P.O.Box 325 Ely. MN 55731 .

This is a great way to support snowmobiling no matter where you live and you can buy a ticket even if you can't make it in person. All the proceeds will go into trail maintenance, grooming, staking and all those things you use every time you ride. So, for the price of a burger you can help us out and feel good about yourself. Lets go!!!

08/15/2023

21 ft Bennington Pontoon rental now available during your stay. Contact us for more details.

05/09/2023