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January 2024 by Stacey Elders
Another New Years celebration at AJ’s in the books. This place is a second home for us .. This is not the Hilton and you wouldn’t want it to be.. it’s supposed to be cozy, rustic and homey. It’s a feeling of staying at your friends cabin in the woods which just so happens to have the BEST food … Our love for this community and the better way of life in the UP keeps us coming back ..Rooms: It’s a lodge .. you’ll find eclectic touches everywhere.. treasures they have collected over the years .. you’ll find yourself curling up on a chair taking an afternoon nap. Guess what hot (actually hot) showers and great beds
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November 2023 by Lisa L
(This is the same property and owners as another listing called AJ’s Lodge and Oven.) We reserved a lake side room with a balcony. We had no balcony, and if you leaned real hard and pressed your face to a window, you could see the lake through the trees. Sadly that was the good part. When we asked about the change to the reservation the manager told us she did us a favor. She also said things like “the door doesn’t have a locking mechanism, don’t get excited, you can lock it with a board.” “You booked through Expedia, don’t ever do that again”.We let ourselves into the room via an unlocked patio door that was accessed through a dark hallway. The patio door had no locking mechanism or latch (video), a stick was provided. The “suite” was dark, barely any lamps and those that worked at 25w bulbs. In the light of day we found out why. The place was absolutely disgusting, and smelled like dirty socks. (Video) Stains all over the carpet and in front of the fire place, stains and cobwebs on the drop down ceiling panels, the oven’s door fell completely apart when we opened it, only three of the four burners on the stove actually had a burner. (Video) The bathroom had about 8sq in of counter space, the toilet was tiny and the shower pan was stained and smelled. (Video) I did attempt to take a shower and there was absolutely NO water pressure. The hand soap in the kitchen and bathroom looked like a scary science experiment (photo). There was a sock and tissue on the bedroom floor and the place had mice. While sleeping it felt like something was crawling all over me. It was not a good stay however we had no other option but to make due. The reviews on yelp are accurate regardless of their argument.The food we had next door was good, the drinks were completely over priced. The l property is in a great location, it’s sad it’s so very run down and unkept.Safety: The patio door doesn’t have a locking mechanism. The exterior stairs are dimly lit with an old faded rope light, and there’s railing missing on the end of a walkway (you turn to access the stairs) that could result in a 4ft+ fall onto some big rocks. If you’re there when the docks are out, be careful, the one on the left is intentionally tilted at an angle to access a row boat leaving a very uneven surface that also bounces and shifts badly when you walk on it, a person could easily fall.
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October 2023 by Jenny
Received text that we would be self checking in. Room would be open with key left inside. NO key inside. Contacted owner and was told the person before us must have taken the key! NO chain latch on the inside so we were very uncomfortable. At 7:10 am, a man entered our room! Contacted owner and while she apologized, they did nothing to make the situation better. No response by owner after I texted and emailed requesting 50% off room price. We paid 2x the price for a room on the lake and couldn't even enjoy it as we weren't comfortable leaving our stuff in the room not knowing where this missing key was. After a stranger walked in on us, we up and left. No dinner at the lake, no coffee on the lake next morning. Also, no air conditioning so windows had to be open, allowing highway noise to be heard. Room was very dark. NO coffee cups to use with the coffee pot. So disappointing!
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September 2023 by Morris Lornitzo
The word Walleye should have Nothing to do with the place as they Don't serve Fish! I was with my Nephew and he got Nachos and they were pulled Pork and lacking in pork but lots of iceberg lettuce, very lame. I had the Chicken Bacon ranch which is cooked in their Wood brick oven so the crust was good but the chicken was gristly and rubbery, also they gave us an old menu so the price was wrong and they made me whole with that but the bartender who wasn't behind the bar much at first charged me for my nephews beer and also charged him, that didn't get fixed as I didn't want to argue with her and the Owner, total ?! Thumbs down.
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September 2023 by Ann Marie Cooney
Beautiful night to eat or on the deck. Great lakeside setting. Excellent service and food!
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August 2023 by Jason Houle
A gem of the U.P. A beautiful lake, “even though I didn’t catch a fish ?♂️?. Wonderful people here and a wonderful establishment and experience! Anthony is a pizza savant! We’re from Connecticut and live 20 minutes from 3 of the top 10 nationally ranked pizza places and I’d put his Sicilian pie up with Pepe’s, Sally’s or Modern! And Tori makes an awesome Bloody Mary! Will be coming back here next year!Nearby activities: Fishing and sightseeing.Food & drinks: Top notch 100 out of 100!
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August 2023 by Jayne Wade
Great food, and Mark Thomas is an Awesome singer. Deck is a wonderful, fun atmosphere.
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August 2023 by Steve Ahlborn
Margo, we are so sorry... My friend thinks that he might have messed up on the checkout device and may not have given you a tip. I'm not giving you a perfect rating because of that, but I am giving you a perfect rating because... The Service was Fantastic, "BBQ'S & BLUES" was the right way to do it because the brisket was to knock your socks off, the music on the deck was fun and the views of Lake Gogebic were spectacular! Much much appreciated & we have to make it up to you the next time!
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August 2023 by Wilde beest
It didn't seem like our room had been cleaned at all before we used it, there was old food inside and the towels were wet. When we brought it up to staff they were rude about it.
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August 2023 by Mike Hughes
Spent two nights here. Location was great to visit Porcupines, Lake of the Clouds and other local attractions like the waterfalls. Food in restaurant was very good and the young lady that waited on us was outstanding. As for the rest, not impressed. Paid way too much for what we received, won’t be going back.
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August 2023 by Rachel weisbecker
Room was clean except for the cob webs behind the bed. The bed that moved every time I got in bed. It was a small cozy room.
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July 2023 by Mary Giuliani
We actually went to the bar and restaurant.The Woodford Sicilian pizza was excellent! Very attentive staff, and our cocktails were nicely mixed.Good music while enjoying pizza with friends on the lake!
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June 2023 by Cam
As many others have said the owner of this establishment is the meanest and rudest person you may ever come in contact with. We came in to get food recently and they were not open yet and ended up not even eating there because the owner was literally swearing at us as soon as we stepped out of our car. He started going off about all types of things we had no idea what he was talking about. It was very strange and awkward and never seen anything like it. He then got in his CanAm and peeled off throwing up gravel all over the place. My dad is in his 70’s and we own property on the lake here. We thought we would give it a try and we will never go near there again. We both felt very uncomfortable and honestly not very safe. Took the time to write this review because it was such a bad experience and don’t want others to have to go through this and waste any money here. Read other reviews and you will see a trend here. The owner of this place has some serious issues and I’m honestly surprised they are even in business. Happy travels:)
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February 2023 by Arlene G.
This place is terrible ! Management is terrible! It's not your everyday business! Don't get in your car and go there thinking they are open! They close on days when they feel like it!
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January 2023 by Sara O.
Always a must stop for us when up at our cabin! Had The Best salad ,and Pizza cooked to perfection in a wood fired oven, all made with fresh local ingredients ! Cannolis and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake for dessert as well oh ya and a pretty great Mule! Right on Lake Gogebic, AJ's is a beautiful place to relax and unwind with a huge deck to view the lake and eat outside or enjoy the ambience inside. Local tap beers and a nice drink menu, tried a Mule and it was great!The staff are amazing as well super friendly and efficient
