Family Reunions
One lake. One week. Everybody under their own roof.
Family Reunion Week at Hoot Owl Resort — Saturday, June 12 to Friday, June 18, 2027 (checkout Saturday, June 19). Ten of our twelve lakeside cabins are open the same week, sleeping about 64 people in all — room for the whole family tree, with a real bed and a full kitchen for every branch of it.
Call 218-204-0219 to anchor your week · or book online
Can't do that week? A second reunion week is open Saturday, June 26 – Friday, July 2, 2027 (checkout July 3), with eight cabins available. Ask about it when you call.
Why reunions work here
Nobody has to host. No one's house becomes headquarters, no one cooks for thirty out of a home kitchen, and no one sleeps on an air mattress in a hallway. You get the together-time; we provide the place.
- 72 acres between two lakes — Hoot Owl Lake and Pickerel Lake, with a sandy beach, swim dock and raft, and room to spread out
- A lodge for the big family dinner — the one meal where everybody sits down together, plus lodge space with a pool table, ping pong, board games, and a 2,000 sq ft multipurpose room upstairs if the weather turns
- Something for every age — fishing on both lakes, free kayaks, canoes and paddleboats (first come, first served), sand volleyball, shuffleboard, tetherball, bocce ball, a children's playground, and a fire ring at every cabin for the evening storytelling shift
- New for 2026: an onsite sauna and a 5-hole mini golf course
- A 14′ aluminum boat with oars — or dock space for your own boat — comes with every cabin rental; 6 HP motors are available to rent
- About 30 minutes to Itasca State Park for a day trip during the week
We're a family-owned resort — Heather and Christian Davis, your hosts — in Waubun, Minnesota: 45 min NE of Detroit Lakes, 45 min NW of Park Rapids.
The cabins for Reunion Week (June 12–18, 2027)
Every cabin is a housekeeping cabin with a full kitchen (full-size fridge and stove, microwave, coffee maker, dishes and cookware), bed linens and kitchen towels provided, and its own fire ring. Just bring bath towels and your people.
Cabin 08 — 3 bedrooms (2 + loft) · Sleeps 11 · Beds: 5 double/queen, 1 twin
Modified A-frame at lake level, with balcony — the big-family headquarters cabin
Cabin 09 — 3 bedrooms (2 + loft) · Sleeps 11 · Beds: 5 double/queen, 1 twin
Modified A-frame at lake level — pairs with Cabin 08 for the largest families
Cabin 05 — 3 bedrooms · Sleeps 8 · Beds: 2 queen, 2 full
Gas fireplace, verandah, TV, laundry access
Cabin 11 — 4 bedrooms + loft · Sleeps 8 · Beds: 2 queen, 4 twin, + loft pull-out/inflatable
Wood fireplace, therapeutic jetted tub, 2 bathrooms, balcony; overlooks Pickerel Lake
Cabin 13 — 3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6 · Beds: 1 queen, 1 double, 2 twin
Wood fireplace, deck overlooking Pickerel Lake
Cabin 03 — 2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4 · Beds: 1 queen, 1 double
Kitchen renovated in 2025; on the beach
Cabin 06 — 2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4 · Beds: 2 double
Deck overlooking the lake
Cabin 07 — 2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4 · Beds: 2 double
Deck overlooking the lake
Cabin 12 — 2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4 · Beds: 1 queen, 2 twin
Wood fireplace, deck and screened porch; overlooks Pickerel Lake
Cabin 14 — 2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4 · Beds: 1 queen, 2 twin
Wood fireplace, screened porch and deck; overlooks Pickerel Lake
Together: 10 cabins, about 64 beds' worth of family. Most reunions run 20–40 people — pick the cabins that fit your crew and leave the rest. Grandparents who like quiet usually claim 12, 13, or 14 on Pickerel Lake; the cousin swarm lands in the A-frames.
How a reunion block works
- The organizer calls first. One call to 218-204-0219 anchors your week — we talk through which cabins fit which families, and your dates are set.
- Relatives book their own cabins. Each family reserves and pays for its own cabin against your block, online or by phone. Nobody has to collect money from cousins (the best gift a reunion organizer can get).
- Everyone shows up the same Saturday. Check-in is 4:00 PM or later; check in at the office when you arrive, and call ahead if you'll be in after 8 PM.
Holding your cabins for 2027: because this is a next-year booking, each cabin is held with a $100 payment at booking. The balance of each cabin's deposit (50% of the rental charge in total) is due by March 31, 2027 — and any cabins in your block that aren't booked by then are released back to general availability on March 31, the same easy deadline our regular guests run on. The remaining rental balance is due no later than the night before checkout. That gives every family in your group months to pay their share — no big bill in November.
Good to know — reunion FAQ
Can we bring our dogs?
Yes — dogs are welcome, up to 2 per cabin. There's a $150 refundable pet deposit (by check) at check-in, returned at check-out if the cabin check is clean.
What about meals? Is there a restaurant?
Every cabin has a full kitchen, and the lodge restaurant is open Friday–Saturday, 3–8 PM in the summer season. For your group's big shared dinner, we're open to providing food & beverage service at the lodge — group menus are reviewed when you enquire, so bring us your ideas when you call.
What if it rains?
Your week doesn't wash out. The lodge — including the 2,000 sq ft multipurpose room upstairs — is your weather backup for group gatherings, games, and the big dinner.
Where does everyone park?
Parking is at your cabin, and there's room for extra vehicles and boat trailers — overflow parking is on the hill and behind the shop.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in 4:00 PM or later in peak season; check-out is 9:00 AM. A late check-out ($15/hour, up to 4 hours) is possible with prior approval — ask when you book.
Do we need to bring linens or kitchen gear?
No. Bed linens, kitchen towels, and a stocked kitchen (dishes, cookware, coffee maker, toaster) are provided. Bring your own bath towels, soap, and shampoo.
What will the deposit situation look like for each family?
$100 per cabin holds the reservation now; the rest of the 50% deposit is due by March 31, 2027; the final balance is due by the night before checkout. Deposits are non-refundable, but if a family has to cancel 14+ days before check-in, their deposit can move to a new reservation for that same guest within 12 months.
How far is everything?
Waubun, MN — 45 min NE of Detroit Lakes, 45 min NW of Park Rapids, and about 30 minutes from Itasca State Park. Quiet hours are 11 PM–8 AM (campfires can go to midnight if they're quiet).
Ready to anchor your week?
Call Heather or Christian at 218-204-0219 — tell us it's about Reunion Week, June 12–18, 2027 (or the June 26–July 2 week), and roughly how many people you're gathering. We'll map cabins to families in one conversation.
Or book online: choose your cabin and book direct — then call us so we can tie your reservation to the family block.
Hoot Owl Resort · 10449 Hoot Owl Lake Rd, Waubun, MN 56589 · hootowlresort@gmail.com