It is a pet friendly hotel, but pets are limited to the first floor. It was nice hanging out at the fire pit. Lots of stuff near, not walking distance but a short drive. The lobby area is really cool look and feel. The hotel theam is all over the place, makes it feel like a cabin instead of a hotel.

The front desk attendant seemed annoyed to be working and didn’t greet us upon arrival. He appeared more concerned about whether we had a pet and charging the deposit than making us feel welcome. At the end of the check-in, there was no “enjoy your stay” or offer to answer questions about the area. He did provide the basics—checked us in and mentioned the breakfast time—but that was it. We asked about my wife’s food allergies (celiac), and he simply said to ask again in the morning. The breakfast looked good overall, but unfortunately, there wasn’t anything my wife could safely trust, so we ended up going out instead. Not a big deal, I like to eat out when possible.

Found a reference to this facility via Trip Advisor. It was the best price and highest rating for the location I needed for an overnight stay. Not being a chain hotel was also an enticement. VERY surprised at the facility upon arrival...the room sparkled clean and smelled the same. Everything worked as expected and the breakfast was by far the best free breakfast I've had with a hotel stay in years. I will make one suggestion...the hardness or softness of the hotel's water makes rinsing off the body wash supplied in the bath difficult...and the wash can make the floor of the shower slick. Friction strips are applied but could be increased.

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I was in Des Moines to attend a funeral. Wildwood Lodge was comforting from the moment I entered. The “Minnesota Northwoods” decor was an immediate relaxing environment for me and the staff was very friendly. My room was large, clean, comfortable, and inviting with the low-light and comfy chair in the corner and the continuation of the Northwoods decor. I also enjoyed the step-in shower. The all inclusive breakfast was totally adequate and provided a variety from cereal, oatmeal, bagels, waffles to eggs , gravy and biscuits etc. I greatly appreciated that check-out was not until noon!

I loved the friendly staff and the cabin feeling

The only thing I would maybe change is the location of the room we had. There’s 3 levels, we stayed on the 2nd. About 3am, I was woken up by the guest on the level 3 room above us, walking all throughout their room. It literally sounded like they were stomping throughout their room. This went on for at least half an hour. I turned the fan up on the ac controller to help drown out the sound. Thankfully the noise didn’t wake up my kiddo. But next time I would prefer to stay on the 3rd floor

Complimentary breakfast was outstanding. Eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, waffles, cereal, fruit, yogurt. Everything was spread across the lobby in an inviting manner. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

The fitness center is tiny. Treadmill, exercise bike and elliptical plus a single weight bench with a collection of dumbbells. Dumbbell collection was incomplete -- missing the 25 and 35 pounders as I recall. The water dispenser wasn't working and the disinfecting wipes were empty.

The pool and hottub were wonderful perks! We also enjoyed sitting outside by the fire pit.

The power went off about 3am. This was an area wide outage and not the fault of the facility. But, I was surprised there was not a backup generator. My husband sleeps with a cpap, so he was unable to go back to sleep until after the power was restored which took about an hour.

The staff, Cameron, and then his mother the next morning were amazing! They were so hospitable, kind, and helpful! Whenever we passed them, they asked if they could help us. She offered to turn the outside fireplace on when we were sitting there with our coffee in the morning. It was a delight to stay there. Breakfast was excellent...there were so many choices!

Nothing.

Everything.. I had a medical appointment in Clive .& Rena gave us a room on the back side 2nd floor . Very Very quite ... plan on staying there again ...it was a great staff to work ..had a small heater problem with the theroasat she took care of it ...with a Smile !...very nice .staff

Not a thing ,, it will be on my places to vist at no...ive pased it to other freinds !!!! .

From check in to check out the entire stay was perfect. Anthony and Jasmine were truly wonderful. The Manager and morning clerk, I apologize I do not know their names were the kindest Women. We went to spend time together as Teresa is very ill. We could not have asked for a better place to be to spend our time together. Your lodge and the staff made this vacation one of the most memorable and unforgettable we will have.

Keeping people from smoking and using marijuana near the fire pit would be wonderful. I know that’s difficult it just kept us away due to lung issues.

So cute! Not a cookie cutter place! Fire table outside, pool area very fun and hot tub nice and hot! Check in gal super friendly as was the woman in the morning! Beds super comfortable and rooms clean. A ton of places to eat all within walking distance.

That I didn’t discover it when the kids were little, they would have loved it!