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Breezy Point Resort is built on land
acquired in 1921 by millionaire publicist Wilfred Hamilton
Fawcett ("Captain Billy Fawcett"), the flamboyant and
charismatic publishing giant and owner of Fawcett
Publishing, creator of the famous Whiz Bang Magazine.
Through his charismatic personality and his many contacts
in the publishing and motion picture industry, Breezy
Point Resort soon became a mecca for the rich and famous
during the Roaring 20's era, playing host to stars
including Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Tom Mix and Jack
Dempsey.
Captain Billy Fawcett embarked upon an aggressive building
program at the Resort, including the construction of a
magnificent lodge using native Norway pines, some of which
exceeded 70 feet in length,. The lodge was on one of the
largest in existence at the time, accommodating up to 700
people. The exquisite personal mansion built for Captain
Billy Fawcett has been preserved and still remains a focal
point of the Resort today. Today his personal home, the
Fawcett House, is on rental to the public. It has 10
bedrooms, 8 baths, fireplaces, creating a rustic elegance.
Whitebirch, Inc. was esablished in 1974 for the
purpose of developing and marketing approximately
3,000 acres surrounding Breezy Point Resort. Whitebirch originally concentrated its activity on the
development of subdivisions for single family residential
lots and camping sites.
The Resort was acquired by Whitebirch in 1981 and
began developing and marketing condominium interval
ownership units.
Timesharing at Breezy began in 1981 with the
remodeling of ten individual units known today as the
Chalets. An additional 211 timeshare units have since been
constructed at the Resort with more in the planning .
Breezy Point pioneered the concept in Minnesota. The
time share industry produced $8.6 billion in sales in
2005, with $3.9 million owners in the United States.
Over the years, approximately 12,000 owners have purchased
vacation ownership interests. The resort has retained
ownership of approximately 250 prime summer weeks which
are rented thru Breezy Point Resort.
Whitebirch Estates, a 75-unit complex located on
the Resorts championship golf course is currently the
newest project for Breezy Point . Located along the 18th
fairway of the Whitebirch Championship Golf Course.
The Resort is a member of Resort Condominiums
International, (RCI), a timesharing exchange organization.
Owners at Breezy Point Resort have the opportunity to
trade their timeshare at over 3,700
affiliated resort locations in 100 countries worldwide.
RCI has selected Breezy Point Resort as one of its
"Resorts of Distinction" every year since 1984, and
has awarded its highest designation
of "Gold Crown" status to the Whitebirch Units for its superior
facilities and service.
The Resort also includes a convention center, two
18-hole golf courses, boat marina, ice arena, two restaurants, three
bars, recreation center, and rental accommodations with
approximately 250 rental units ranging from hotel rooms,
suites, condos, multiple bedroom cabins.
In addition, the resort functions as a rental agent with
approximately 50 privately owned units, ranging from one
bedroom accommodations to four bedroom homes.
In the center of the resort is the 120 room Breezy
Point Inn & Suites opened in July 2000 combining Executive
Suites, Kings and Double Queen room types. Each room is
equipped with microwave and refrigerator. The Executive
Suites also include whirlpool tub, fireplace, and
kitchenette. Beautiful log furnishings (made in Nisswa)
and dιcor in the "Up North" hues (made in Crosslake), log
and stone exterior and views of Breezy Bay and Pelican
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Mille Lacs Island
Resort 800-247-1598 www.millelacsislandresort.com
Mille Lacs Island Resort is a large
year-round RV Resort located on an island of Mille Lacs
Lake, near Wahkon, MN approx. 90 miles northwest of the
Twin Cities. Mille Lacs Lake reportedly is the best
Walleye lake in Minnesota.
Features include full hook - up RV sites, outdoor swimming pool with
shower/restroom facility, fitness center, laundry facilities, recreation center, playground, picnic
pavilion, convenience store, boat storage, docks,
boat ramp, and onsite manager housing.
The RV resort is home to approx. 300 members and 220 seasonal site users. It is recognized as a five-star
resort within its industry, |
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Whitebirch Camping Resort
Whitebirch Camping Resort is a fee simple (individually
owned) campground located within the city of Breezy
Point. This resort consists of 750
fully developed camp sites. The present resale market
for lots is handled by Breezy Point Real Estate.
800-247-1350, rnorwood@breezypointresort.com.
The resort is opened April thru October and features,
two outdoor swimming pools, recreation center, tennis
courts, playground, storage area, laundry facilities,
comfort stations, security and onsite management. |
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 Forest Hills Golf & RV Resort
Located in
Detroit Lakes, MN, Forest Hills Golf & RV Resort
218-439-6400
The resort will eventually have 550 developed camp sites
equipped with water, sewer, electricity and telephone
hookups. Amenities at this resort include a 18-hole
championship golf course, pro shop, 18-hole extreme
miniature golf , two restaurants, laundry building,
recreation center which houses an indoor pool, sauna, hot
tub, fitness center, sales office, convenience store,
campground office, game room and managers apartment.
Izzos Sports Bar & Restaurant is open year round and
can handle private parties. |
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 Resort Park Model Sales
800-247-1598
Resort Park Model Sales is a RV dealership specializing
in the sale and set up of affordable park model vacation
homes throughout Minnesota. All of our models have
uniquely designed interiors and exteriors with a variety
of models and floor plans to choose from. Our dealerships
are located at each of our three RV Resorts. |
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 Breezy
Point Sports
800-432-3777 ext 5678
www.breezypointsports.com
Breezy Point Sports owns and operates a
year round Ice Arena and lodging facility in Breezy Point.
Summer months of June, July, and August the arena features
figure skating and hockey camps along with such other
users as the Minnesota Wilds Hockey Association, Kristi
Yamaguchi, and individual pro hockey players vacationing
in the area. During the winter months, the arena is home
to the Pequot Lakes High School Hockey program, Central
Lakes Youth Hockey Association and Vacationland Figure
Skating Club. In addition to providing hockey tournaments,
the arena accommodates area schools physical education
programs, public skating and various men/women leagues.
Eight tournaments were scheduled this past winter bringing
in an extra people on weekends in December, January,
February and March.
The adjacent 13,000 sq. ft arena lodge offers dormitory
accommodation for up to 100 people and features two large
bath/shower rooms, full kitchen, cafeteria, weight
training room, TV room, and a lounge area with fireplace.
Although usage is primarily figure and hockey camps during
the summer months, year around family reunions & youth
organizations is available. |
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 Breezy Point Real Estate Inc.
(BPRE)
800-247-1350
www.breezypointrealtors.com
Breezy Point Real Estate Inc. was established for handling the real estate market
demands within the City of Breezy Point and surrounding
areas.
Breezy Point is considered one of the fastest growing
cities in the state. Discover the attractive way of life
and investment potential connected with Breezy Point
Resort community established in 1921. |
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