About
More than a place to
Vacation
Breezy Point Resort has more than 100 years of fun in the books. Featuring epic places to stay as well as a large convention center, three 18-hole championship golf courses, a boat marina, ice arena, five restaurants, multiple bars, pool and recreation center and rental accommodations with approximately 250 rental units ranging from hotel rooms, suites, condos, and 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. Come explore our place, and make new memories with Breezy Point Resort!
Location
Breezy Point Resort is only 140 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Fly on over! Breezy Point is just a 30 minute flight from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Skywest-Delta Connection services the Brainerd Airport with several daily flights.
A 2600’ private airstrip is available just outside of our resort for guests staying at Breezy Point Resort. Visit breezypointairport.com for more information.
Drive on in! Breezy Point Resort is only 20 miles north of Brainerd/Baxter. Take highway 371 north to Pequot Lakes, go right (east) on County Rd. 11 approximately 5 miles, through the Breezy Point front gate to the Resort Office.
On I-94, going north and west of the cities: Take the Clearwater exit (Highway 24) right, across the Mississippi River to Highway 10 west (left), through St. Cloud to Highway 371 (just north of Little Falls) into Baxter. Continue on highway 371 north from Baxter, through Nisswa to Pequot Lakes, go right (east) on County Rd. 11 approximately 5 miles, through the Breezy Point Resort front gate to the Front Desk in the Conference Center.
From Duluth: Take I-35 to Route 210 west to Brainerd.
Resort History
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 became a mecca for the rich and famous during the Roaring 20’s, playing host to movie 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 one of the largest in existence at the time, accommodating up to 700 people. The exquisite personal mansion built for Captain Billy, the Fawcett House, has been preserved and remains a focal point of the Minnesota Resort today. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fawcett House has become a favorite of returning families and other groups with its 11 bedrooms, 9 baths, fireplaces and rustic elegance.
Whitebirch, Inc. was established 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 Point Resort began in 1981 with the remodeling of ten individual units known today as the Chalets. An additional 222 timeshare units have since been constructed with more in the planning. Over the years, approximately 12,000 owners have purchased vacation ownership interests here.
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 for its superior facilities and service.
Learn more in The First Hundred Years Breezy Pointer Centennial Edition
Pelican Lake
Breezy Point Resort is located on the west side of beautiful Pelican Lake in Northern Minnesota. To our guests, Pelican Lake offers a great source of fun. Fish, swim, go boating or just enjoy the view.
Looking for a Fishing Guide? Contact Joe Gonska at 218-209-9693 or visit his website HERE!
