Maddens on Gull Lake

Madden's Resort is a memory making machine. The staff treats us like family and my kids feel like they are in a good old fashioned movie where cell phones don't exist, people have there head up to give you a friendly wave and every day feels like a brand new adventure. The rooms were clean and the air conditioning worked very well. I rented a pontoon and took the kids went tubing. Marina staff was excellent. I golfed Pine Beach East 3 times and had a blast. Tee off after 6 and you have the course to yourself. I even saw three BEARS! Kidding, but I did birdie the Par 6 6th each day! Multiple places to eat including The Mission where walleye is always "the choice". Check in and Check out was a breeze. We rented a golf cart to cruise around the resort. My 13 year old got pulled over as you need to be 18:) It's experiences like that makes you wish you were a kid again pushing the limits and smiling until you fall asleep. We go to Madden's a couple times a year. I sincerely hope my kids choose to visit this place forever.

The resort is absolutely beautiful. The packages offered are slightly deceptive. Caution with cancelation policy even at 6 months out. If you make an error, they will not genuinely attempt to assist or refund you even 6 months out from the stay. I accidentally booked an extra room. Realized it 6 months before the stay. Disappointed, as the staff seemed quite antagonistic rather than helpful.

Outdoor paradise! Multiple golf courses both on the property and near buy. Fishing of course, plus many outdoor activities are available. The scenery is gorgeous. Many type of accommodations are available. Will come back again.

Beautiful setting but in dire need of upkeep. We stayed in a cabin on the Wilson bay side and it was run down and musty. It's been used hard. Plus it was so dark, the lighting in the rooms is very poor if there is no sunlight. The ac units are old and very loud. The staff was nice.

We spent five nights in a two BR cottage on Wilson Bay. The buildings are old, but to us it wasn’t a big deal. There is so much to do here. I definitely recommend getting the recreation pass, which is $30 per person for the whole stay. You get free bike, kayak and paddle board rentals, and free green fees on the 9-hole par three golf course. There are nice tennis, pickle ball, sand volleyball, croquet and bocce ball courts. The grass on croquet and bocce ball courts is very well Maintained. You can get all needed equipments there. They serve pizza and salads right there, which is great. The beaches are great. We loved the staff at the marina. Wake boarding was amazing. The instructors, Amanda and Matt were very professional and friendly and did everything they could to make sure our 12 year old could surf. The lake is really big. I played the East golf course, which is wide open and was fun to play. The green fees, cart and rentals are very reasonable for people who stay at Maddens . We ate at the Mission Point one night. The food was ok and the service could have been better. The views were nice though. The food and service at the Fairways was much better. We ate there twice. I wish they had better beer selection. Overall, everyone who worked there was very professional and helpful. We would definitely go back.

The amenities( pools, game rooms, outdoor activities) keeps us coming back. Great place to celebrate the 4th. Room was in need of some love. Screens ripped, cobwebs, and dirty carpet. Furniture was in rough shape. Deck needs a redo. My impression was they have too much property to manage with too few staff. We will return because it is such a fun place to vacation but be prepared for more of a motel 6 experience than a luxury resort.

Accommodations are great for a group. Fun activities as well. Classic golf course is in great shape. East course this year is in terrible shape. Had to putt around numerous ant hill mounds. Would play elsewhere.

Picked Madden’s after my Tripadvisor research and boy am I glad I did. Travelled to Madden’s with my aging in-laws and small kids (4yo & 8yo) and there was something for everyone. The golf course was great, esp the “Social 9” which is a very accessible option for first time and new golfers (especially kids). Our family of four over our six days really got value out of the rec pass and would recommend that option for those planning to be on the property for several days. For $100 we had access to the law games, water toys, yoga classes, etc. The restaurants were very good - great beer and wine selection and tastier food than some of the off-property restaurants we visited. We didn’t do all inclusive but wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for other based on the delicious meals. Our family stayed in a Mission Point cottage and loved the proximity to the amenities and privacy. The rooms were a bit dated but just the right size and well apportioned. Housekeeping was very attentive and thorough, which is a sign of a well-run property! We dropped our kids off for some time at the kids camp, Adventure Cove, and they couldn’t have been happier. It was an expense, but they feed them and sent them home happy and tired. What more can you ask for?! We would definitely visit again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to our closest family and friends.