Vermilion Storage Options

[SkunkedAgain]

I'm considering the possibility of getting another snowmobile again. My problem is storage. I have no space at home to store a sled and trailer. I was thinking about storing it somewhere near-ish the west end of the lake so that I can pick it up, tow it the short trip to The Landing, and then get to my place. Are there any options besides Vermilion Drive Storage on Hwy 24 just north of Cook? I reached out to them but want to make sure that I've checked out all of my options.

[CigarGuy]

Isn't there a place next to Spring Bay resort, towards Moosebirds

[CigarGuy]

I believe it's Head O Lakes Storage. Might be owned by the resort. That would be convenient, basically right across the road from the boat launch. I'll be driving up in the morning, I'll see if a phone number is posted.

[SkunkedAgain]

Much appreciated Cigar Guy.

 

I'll also be interested to hear how the snow/ice conditions are in front of your place.

Edited February 28, 2020 by SkunkedAgain

[CigarGuy]

Will do. Last Sunday we were out in front of my place. Towards shore, powdery snow, about 8". The main snowmobile trail back into Black Bay is hard packed. Heading up in about an hour.

[brmurph]

My cabin is right across from Head of the lakes storage, I called them once about snowmobile storage during the summer but he said he was full.   It will be interesting to see what you find out as I wonder if winter access would be easy or not?   

 

I have used K & L Self Storage on Olsen Road down from the snowmobile trail and The Cresent.  I really liked the storage, the price was right and the unit I had was very clean.  That being said I got scared off when someone broke into some of the units and cut half of my lock off (but did not get in).  They have since added a light and I assume electricity, maybe have cameras now, not sure.  You can contact David Lindroth at [email protected] for info, real nice guy.    I originally thought cool, right next to the trail how convenient, well I never did take off on the trail, I always trailered them anyway :-).  

 

I am currently at Vermilion Drive storage, the unit was a little smaller and a little more expensive but as far as I know its been fine.  They told me they were going to upgrade there camera system last year, not sure if they did or not.  I will be checking on the unit in the next few days, I'll let you know if any issue.   If your interested contact Gina Nukala [email protected], wonderful person and easy to work with.     Good Luck.  

[CigarGuy]

I think BigV sent you a msg. The number on the sign is 218-666-6063

[delcecchi]

I've seen a place on 115 or whatever the road to tower is called..Good sized operation.

[cherokeeref]

Life of Riley at the far end of Norwegian Bay has storage. Not as convenient, maybe, but great people. 

 

[Rick]

Welcome to FM @cherokeeref

 

Thanks for the info. Please join in and share your fishing trips.

 

Pics are awesome too!

[SkunkedAgain]

Thanks all. Yes, I did get a message from Big V. I'll contact them this week.

 

I'm glad that I asked since it sounds like there are a number of storage options.

 

 

[SkunkedAgain]

On 2/29/2020 at 11:32 AM, delcecchi said:

I've seen a place on 115 or whatever the road to tower is called..Good sized operation.

I looked on Google Maps. That appears to be 77 Storage where 115 meets 77. It's a bit far away from the west end but I'll check it out as well.

[Wakemup52]

I stored with Oak Narrows Storage and they were great- husband & wife team. Highly recommend.

 

I had rented a space for fall/winter storage from them and was supposed to have access by late October when I was winterizing the cabin. It turned out the unit I rented was't quite ready yet due to the previous person not vacating in time. I'm down in the cities and rather than make me come back up the next weekend (this was the last trip of the year), April had me bring the Ranger over while I was up there. They were extremely trustworthy and I felt comfortable leaving the keys with them and they parked the unit for me and locked it up the next week. Didn't have an issue at all and they were terrific to work with. I'd store with them again in the future.

[SkunkedAgain]

That's good to know. Even though it's too far east for me (I'm a west ender), hopefully that will benefit someone else looking for storage near Vermilion. There are lots of good businesses on and around the lake that are worth supporting.

[CigarGuy]

I drove by Head O Lakes Storage today and noticed that they don't plow the driveway to it.  Vermilion Drive Storage is wide open.

[SkunkedAgain]

Yup - I called the guy at Head O Lakes. He said that he stores boats only in the winter and it's full, so he doesn't plow it out. I'm going to store at Vermilion Drive Storage. I'll be up tomorrow, so you'll probably see me going back and forth a few times!

[CigarGuy]

I'm back in the cities