Lodging in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, now that Green Heron Closed

Last updated on March 24th, 2026

Lovely Green Heron Bed and Breakfast on Lake Pokegama was my favorite place to stay in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. But, alas, the family running it has retired from the bed and breakfast business, and Green Heron is now CLOSED.

But there are other lodging options in Grand Rapids.

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Hotels and resorts

Grand Rapids has a range of all the standard hotels. I’ve stayed in several of the moderate-priced ones and they were all fungible, but ok.

Check TripAdvisor for reviews of all of them. Just be sure to specify Grand Rapids, Minnesota, or you will get results from Michigan, which will not be helpful! Note also that, along with most B&Bs and resorts, at least one of the most highly-ranked hotels in Grand Rapids cannot be booked through TripAdvisor or other booking services.

Not too far from Lake Pokegama, Sugar Lake Lodge offers accommodations in their lakeside lodge or in various “cabins” and “villas” (modern condo-style units). They also offer a full range of recreational options on and off the lake. During summer, a couple of restaurants provide both fine dining and more casual options. Breakfasts are great – with lots of options available. There has been a resort here for many, many years, although the current facility is relatively new.

• It’s expensive to stay at Sugar Lake, but it provides an easy “resort” experience on a very nice lake. I’ve only stayed in the golf course villas, which were pretty large, but fungible. Check reviews and book on TripAdvisor.

There are a number of old-fashioned resorts (most of which have been fully modernized) on the lakes around Grand Rapids. Most require multi-day reservations, usually a full week in summer. You can check reviews on TripAdvisor, but most must be booked directly.

• I’ve stayed at Wildwood Resort on Bass Lake and recommend it. The cabins are spacious, modern, nicely decorated, and have lake views. As a resort, they offer a wide range of recreational options.

The Visit Grand Rapids website has a fairly comprehensive list of lodging available right around the city. It includes everything from chain hotels to what appear to be companies that rent vacation homes.

Private rentals

Airbnb and VRBO also offer a variety of options in the Grand Rapids area, some of which are quite far from the city. I’ve stayed at a few places along different lakes, including a lake home with an gorgeous location on Wabana. However, it’s really a mix. And keep in mind that multi-night stays are often a requirement during summer and fall leaf season.