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Holly's Resort

Enjoy rustic wooden cabins, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, and fishing boat rentals at Holly's Resort, overlooking Otter Tail Lake near Battle Lake, MN.

36294 Augustana Dr, Battle Lake, MN 56515, United States View on map
9.4/10
Exceptional Based on 97 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Outdoor pool Air-conditioned Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Rustic lakeside retreat with family-friendly charm

Guests highlight the serene natural setting, well-maintained grounds, and welcoming hosts, making it a popular choice for multi-generational family gatherings and pet-friendly vacations. Practical notes on amenities help set clear expectations.

Guests often praise

  • The beautiful, clean wooden cabins and villas surrounded by pines and oaks.
  • Friendly, attentive, and accommodating owners and staff who create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Well-kept grounds including a swimming beach, playground, fire pits, and outdoor pool.
  • Variety of activities available for all ages, including boating, volleyball, and lakeside relaxation.
  • The pet-friendly policy and opportunity to enjoy the lake with dogs.

Worth knowing

  • Towels, shampoo, soap, and some kitchen items like pot holders are not provided; guests need to bring their own.
  • No on-site restaurant or fitness center; nearby dining and services may require a drive.
  • The resort continuously upgrades facilities, with recent additions like villas and a pool.
  • Boat rentals and boat lift rentals are available but may involve extra arrangements.
  • The resort’s location offers a peaceful getaway but can be windy by the lake, so accommodations with pool access may be preferable in certain weather.

Best for

  • Families and groups seeking a rustic, lakefront retreat with activities for kids and adults.
  • Those wanting a pet-friendly vacation spot with outdoor water activities and open spaces.
  • Visitors looking for a relaxing setting away from urban amenities with opportunities for fishing and boating.
  • Guests appreciating attentive hosts who foster a friendly and community-like environment.
  • Long-term and repeat visitors who value a tradition-rich, well-maintained resort atmosphere.
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About this property

Welcome to Holly's Resort

Holly's Resort is a rustic retreat located on Otter Tail Lake in Battle Lake, Minnesota. The property features wooden cabins and recently added villas, all with DVD players, offering a comfortable and homey stay. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a sandy beach area, playground, and fishing boat rentals, making it well-suited for family gatherings and leisurely lake activities. Wi-Fi and free parking are provided, and the resort is both pet- and kid-friendly, though no on-site restaurant or fitness center is available.

The resort's lakeside setting offers a gentle shoreline ideal for swimming and water play, as noted by returning visitors who appreciate the safe, walk-in lake bottom and the peaceful natural surroundings framed by pine and oak trees. The communal fire pit and volleyball court add to the recreational options on-site. While accommodations are clean and inviting, some guests mention the need to bring personal essentials such as towels, shampoo, and soap, which are not supplied.

Situated approximately 8.4 miles from Battle Lake and 21.6 miles from Fergus Falls, Holly's Resort provides easy access to nearby outdoor attractions such as Phelps Mill Park and Annie Battle Lake. The nearest airport, Hector International, is about an hour and 25 minutes away by car. Guests looking for similar lodging options will find Otter Tail Beach Resort located just four miles away.

With a 4.7 rating based on 97 reviews, the resort is favored for its family-friendly atmosphere and attentive owners who are praised for their helpfulness and warmth. It appeals particularly to visitors seeking a quiet lakeside experience with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and relaxing outdoors. Despite a lack of some modern amenities, the positive guest feedback highlights the well-maintained grounds and welcoming environment.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DT
Dan Tepoel Apr 12, 2026
10

Let me tell you about Hollys Resort!! This Resort is nestled in the Pines and big Oaks of Minnesota. A beautiful setting on one of the best fishing Lakes around. The grounds are always emaculate and there is a playground for kids along with a swimming beach!! We also love the big fire pit! Now they have added five beautiful Villas and a Pool!! They are continuously upgrading their Resort every year! The cabins are always so clean and inviting! We have had our Family Reunion there for years. The owners there, Steve and Barb are some of the most helpful, friendly and kind people you could ever meet!! We've made a lot of wonderful memories at Hollys Resort and we'd highly recommend this family friendly Resort!!

ES
Erik Spangrud Mar 28, 2026
10

We had a great weekend staying at the resort. We stayed in the villas, which have direct access to the outdoor pool. The weather was great for the pool, but windy by the lake. So I was super thankful for the choice. One thing to note is that they don't supply towels, shampoo, and soap for the bathrooms. You need to bring your own. They did have the option to rent a boat lift if you bring your own boat.

DR
David Roth Mar 28, 2026
10

Went there for a family reunion had 4 of the 5 villas and one cabin. It is a very nice resort. Pool was very nice.

PF
Pam Fluit Mar 12, 2026
10

Our family has attended Holly's Resort for well over 20 years. It's the one week in the year that our whole family is together. Through generations, it's the favorite week of the year. Thanks to Steve and Barb and all the others that have maintained the resort!! We LOVE it!!

AS
A. Svee Mar 10, 2026
10

My husband, dogs, and I stayed in a lakefront cabin for three nights, which was a beginning-of-the-summer made reservation for the only time available. Five stars is not enough for me to give this resort. Barb and Steve and the caretakers are exceptionally kind people, the cabin was pristinely clean, and all of the amenities were well-kept and enjoyable. This was a perfect getaway for us, only better if we could’ve stayed longer. Ottertail Lake is a huge, sandy bottom lake with a very gradual change in depth from the shoreline making it a great lake to play around in the water. We floated around in our rings, swam with the dogs, and waded around the lake for hours. And no like itch!! We will return every year and longer if possible!

R*
Robin ******* Jan 19, 2026
8.0

We rented a two bedroom villa. It was 260 a night. You need to bring your own towels (bath, and hand towels for kitchen) and a pot holder. There is no hand soap in bathroom. The place is very clean and staff are willing to help with your needs. I just feel that we should have towels and handsoap for the (260 a night)

J
Joanna Jan 08, 2026
10

Holly’s Resort is a slice of heaven nestled on a beautiful, swim friendly lake. Barb & Steve work very hard to ensure you are comfortable and settled in for a great upcoming week. There are activities for everyone in the family—volleyball, bon fire pits, pool for the little ones who just aren’t ready for the lake, playground, pontoons, kayaks, the list goes on! The cabins are perfect for a summer getaway with just your own family or better yet your extended family or friends. Our family has been coming here for over 20 years and we wouldn’t choose anywhere else!

SM
Sandra Markvicka Jan 07, 2026
10

We love Holly's. We have been visiting 2 or 3 times a year since we moved to North Dakota in 2022. We love to gather friends and family here, because we want to share this amazing getaway that is so special to us. Cabins are so beautifully decorated, lots of green space, playground, boats, pool and right on the lake front. And pet friendly! Our latest visit here in 2024 was in September, and we are booked already for 2025. The owners, Barb and Steve, are amazing - warm, friendly, and go above and beyond. We feel like family here! Thanks Barb and Steve - see ya next spring. Mark Mark, Sandy and Rosie

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holly's Resort

Battle Lake, Minnesota, USA

Overlooking Otter Tail Lake, this rustic fishing resort is 8.4 miles from Battle Lake and 21.6 miles from Fergus Falls.

  • Hector International Airport 1 hr 25 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Minnesota. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Otter Tail Lake 97 reviews

Otter Tail Lake

Minnesota, USA

4.7 · Lake
Annie Battle Lake 1 reviews

Annie Battle Lake

Minnesota 56515, USA

4.3 · Lake
Phelps Mill Park 539 reviews

Phelps Mill Park

29035 Co Hwy 45, Underwood, MN 56586, United States

4.7 · Park
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