Why Choose Ludlow’s for Your Romantic Getaway?
Nothing says romance like sweeping your sweetheart off to an island getaway. At Ludlow’s Island Resort, we know a little something about creating that perfect romantic island escape.
Once you step onto the island, we take care of everything (even bringing all your luggage to the room!), so the only thing you need to focus on is each other and enjoying an unforgettable romantic retreat.
Romantic Experiences & Couples Activities
Each couple can create the exact romantic getaway they want! If you’re a couple who loves adventure and is always on the go, we have a plethora of resort activities. Enjoy some playful competition with a game of pickleball or tennis. Or take your pick of watercraft to head out on the water and explore the island and beautiful Lake Vermilion.
Not to mention the countless off-island excursions you and your special someone can enjoy, including intimate local dining experiences, stunning sunset hikes, and fun date-night activities.
For the couple who just wants to cozy up in their cabin together, we’ve got you covered too! Our secluded lodging options come complete with everything you need to stay curled up for the entirety of your romantic vacation.
We even pre-stock your cabin with firewood, fire starts, and matches for you to cozy up by the fire each evening. Our staff will drop by daily to restock firewood outside your cabin door.
Like a little of both adventure and relaxation? You’ve got it.
Romance on the Water
Take your partner on a romantic ride around Lake Vermilion. The following are all included in your stay:
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Paddleboats
- Paddle boards
- Hydrobikes
You can also rent fishing boats, deck boats, and pontoons, which our staff will have gassed up and ready to go before you head out on the lake.
Our recommendation? Pack a basket and plan a romantic picnic on the water. Of course, you can never go wrong with taking a ride out to watch the sunrise or sunset!
Lakeside Strolls
One of the things we do best at Ludlow’s is to help you disconnect from your day-to-day and reconnect with your favorite person. Take a quiet walk around the island, just the two of you. Stop on one of our lakeside bench swings to take in the scenery and wildlife and enjoy our famous
Lake Vermilion sunsets. The cherry on top? Since you’re on an island, you can wander without ever worrying about getting lost!
Nightly Bonfires
Each evening, we light up a bonfire on the beach. Nothing sets the stage for romance like a cozy bonfire with your toes in the sand and gentle waves lapping on the lake.
Spa & Sauna
One of our favorite experiences for couples is booking an appointment for relaxation at our Woodland Spa.
Our Woodland Spa offers massages, manicures, and pedicures that make for the perfect start to your romantic escape. After you treat yourselves to a spa treatment, reconnect with your partner in the spa’s Finnish sauna.
Free to use for all guests, our sauna is modeled after the traditional Finnish sauna, which is kept between 175 degrees and 210 degrees Fahrenheit with a low humidity level, making our sauna “dry” compared to steam rooms or steam baths.
Date Night Done Right
We make date night easy. Spend the night in and make an intimate dinner for two from the goodies in our island grocery store. Light a bonfire outside under the stars before cuddling up in your cabin next to the fireplace with a bottle of wine.
You can take your date night off-island as well. With plenty of museums, stunning Northshore and Lake Vermilion hikes, and romantic restaurants, it’s easy to make it a memorable evening.
One of our favorite off-island date nights includes a round of mini golf at Pier 77 before dinner at one of the countless cozy restaurant spots nearby.
Romantic Accommodations
Breathtaking views, cozy nooks, and crackling fireplaces — here are some of our most romantic lodgings that are like your own private paradise.
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Northshore
One of our most secluded cabins, Northshore is tucked back among giant white pines 80 feet away from the water, offering stunning lakeshore views. You can sleep in the open air on the screened porch or curl up in the master bedroom.
And with a two-person whirlpool bath looking out over the lake, Northshore does romance right.
Sundown
As the name suggests, there’s no better cabin on the island to take in those stunning red-gold Lake Vermilion sunsets. Relax on the private deck or in the west-facing screened porch and soak in the beautiful sky with your someone special.
Bayside
One of our other more private cabins, Bayside, enjoys its own personal dock and sits next to a small bay teeming with wildlife. Watch for deer, waterfowl, beaver, and mink on your secluded decks or screened-in porch. The master suite also includes a whirlpool tub to unwind in the evenings.
Northside
This spacious, three-bedroom cabin is a stunner. Along with beautiful craftsmanship and furnishings, Northside sits right on the water’s edge with a large deck and private, covered dock. And with its own private sauna for you both to enjoy, you may never want to leave!
Each cabin has a fully-stocked kitchen, including all the dishes and cookware you would have at home. Plus, no matter which cabin you stay in, you can enjoy Ludlow’s special croissant delivery on Sundays for a romantic breakfast in bed!
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