Enjoy lakeside cabins with private fishing boats at Cozy Cove Resort, a kid-friendly 4.8-star resort near Marion Lake, Dent, MN. Close to Otter Tail and Rush Lakes.
Visitors appreciate the laid-back atmosphere, welcoming hosts, and excellent fishing opportunities at this lakeside resort. It offers simple, clean cabins and a kid-friendly environment without luxury frills.
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Cozy Cove Resort is a down-to-earth retreat located on a grassy lawn overlooking Marion Lake, just four miles from downtown Dent, Minnesota. This lakeside resort offers simple cabins that emphasize functionality over luxury, catering primarily to fishing enthusiasts and families looking for a relaxed atmosphere. Private fishing boats are available, contributing to the appeal for visitors seeking an outdoor experience centered on the lake.
The property features a sports bar that serves beer, wine coolers, and pizza, along with a small grocery section and even VHS movies for cabin entertainment. While the resort is kid-friendly, guests should note that cabins do not offer modern amenities like Wi-Fi or cable TV; the setting encourages unplugged, back-to-basics stays. Reviewers frequently highlight friendly owners and staff who provide helpful fishing tips and a welcoming environment.
Nearby outdoor attractions include Otter Tail Lake, Rush Lake, and Star Lake, all highly rated for fishing and nature activities. Hector International Airport is approximately a 90-minute drive away, making the resort reasonably accessible for regional travelers. The surrounding area also includes several other resorts within a few miles, allowing visitors to explore different accommodations or local offerings.
Guests praise the quiet, family-oriented atmosphere and the well-maintained cabins, though some note the rustic nature of the accommodations and the absence of towels as a minor inconvenience. The property suits those looking for a low-key vacation focused on fishing and lakeside relaxation rather than luxury or high-end amenities. Overall, Cozy Cove Resort appeals to guests who appreciate simplicity, outdoor recreation, and a friendly, informal setting.
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Great place to stay, quiet place with not to many people pretty cheap rates if you go in the fall or early fall. Great lake to fish caught a lot of fish. If you are bringing kids they will love the blue gills that are very plentiful in the lake and a lot of other species. The only species in the lake we did not catch was bullhead. Also if you are bringing kids be prepared with vhs tapes of some movies and there is no wifi if the kids are phone faced. But other then that it is a great place! Lynn even gave us a free day on the boat and said we could stay another night free! Great people and a great place to stay!
Best Resort!!! Lynn and Steve are awesome and so friendly!!! Relaxed, kid friendly and no need to be fancy. #welcoming
Wonderful place, and Lynn is fantastic. We're definitely going back!
What a great little fishing resort... everything is great here! Fishing is amazing
Fun place to vacation. Nice lake with loons and decent fishing. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Clean cabins, nothing fancy, but everything you need, except towels.
Great place to stay the week or even just go and have a beer and open some pull tabs. The surface there is great it's full of friendly people. I would highly suggest Cozy Cove.
Cozy Cove is a great little resort on Lake Marian. My family has gone every summer for the past 6 years and we love it.
A friend told me to check them out as kind of a last minute idea to get on the lake. Owner and staff were awesome and got us what we wanted. We enjoyed the time we got to spend there.
Our week at Cozy Cove is our favorite week of the year!! The cabins are cute and close to the water, boats are kept in good condition, and the lodge is stocked with everything from bait to mac & cheese Steve, Lyn, and any of their grown kids are always willing to give you fishing tips, but we've never had trouble catching the limit. Good bass, northern, and walleye in Lake Marion, as well as all the typical smaller fish like sunnies and crappie. They've also put in a nice little wading beach by the docks. There's a cafe/bakery in Dent with cinnamon rolls well worth the 10-minute drive; and the International Turtle Races in nearby Perham are always a good time. Make sure you get cheese curds while you're in town!
I've been going to this resort since I was 9 yrs old, I'm now 25yrs old and still go at least once every year. It has changed in the last 11 yrs due to new ownership. It's a friendly place to bring your family with children. It's not a luxury resort it's a fisherman resort so don't expect cable tv in the cabins, it's rustic. There is plenty to do like fishing, swimming and just relaxing! Plus Perham is a short drive away with plenty of gift shops and restaurants to check out. Steve and Lynn are friendly people and can help find a good fishing spot on either of the lakes and are happy to help with problems if they can. The lodge serves beer, wine coolers, and pizza, it also has a small grocery section and vhs movies to watch in the cabins. Due to there being food served per regulations they cannot allow outside food into the lodge. The lodge is a sports lodge so they have sporting events on the tv, so don't be mad when the channel is not changed! The owners do have a dog but it is kept in a private area away from the visitors of the resort. I would definitely recommend this resort! Just remember its a fisherman resort!
On a grassy lawn overlooking Marion Lake, this down-to-earth resort lies 4 miles from downtown Dent and 5.5 miles from Dead Lake State Wildlife Management Area.
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