Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24

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Early morning at the lodge (my favorite time).
Front of lodge, with expansive lawn, large screened-in porch, patio and fire pit
View of the new paver patio with firepit and screened-in porch.
Pathway from lodge to beach
Beach area, pontoon, and paddle boards (blue swim mat not included).

Overview of Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24

9 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 26446 sq m

Check out the area

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Danbury, WI
  • Popular LocationSt. Croix Casino Danbury28 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Croix Casino Hertel36 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrego Lake38 min drive
  • AirportDuluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24

+++PLEASE READ! Walker's Lodge rents only by the week in the summer and we are currently on a WAITLIST for Summer 2024. We WILL NOT book more than one year in advance for our prime summer months (June - August). This allows our returning guests the opportunity to keep their standing date from year to year. If our returning guest does not keep their standing date, we will open the week up to another guest. We book Friday - Friday in the summer months. Please DO NOT put in a reservation request without waiting until ONE YEAR FROM THE END DATE OF INQUIRY. Thank you for your understanding and for your interest in our Lodge!!!


Formerly a resort lodge built in 1958, rustic Walker's Lodge is the ideal year-round vacation home for families and groups to make memories. The lodge has been updated and remodeled, while maintaining its fantastic charm and many original details.

The air-conditioned lodge sits on 290 acre Nicaboyne Lake, which is a fun, fully recreational lake between 10am-5pm. The area feels more peaceful than some of the other lakes in the area as the east side of the lake is undeveloped. When you look out to the lake from the lodge and beach it somewhat resembles the boundary waters. The lodge is set back from neighboring cabins, which were originally part of the resort, and is nestled in the woods, offering privacy. Its expansive front lawn is perfect for yard games like softball, kickball, tug of war, etc. The yard also has a shuffleboard and a horseshoe pit. Kids love the large play set, too!

The great room of the lodge has a lovely stone fireplace, large bar (which was originally the check-in desk), and a piano. The dining room offers seating for 30 and is full of large windows and light. As the resort was a fully functional restaurant at one point, it also has a commercial kitchen perfect for making meals together. Right off of the kitchen is the former lodge owner’s private quarters, which has an additional living room, full bathroom, and two bedrooms. It also has a separate entrance with an amazing screened-in porch, paver patio, Weber grill, and fire pit.

Right off of the great room and facing the woods is a second screened-in porch, where many love to read and relax during rain showers. The porch has a daybed with trundle for those who want to sleep closer to nature.

Up the stairs from the great room are 5 lake-facing bedrooms, 4 with queen beds and 1 with a full-sized bed. On the other side of the hall, facing the woods are two bunk rooms (full over full bunks - can sleep 4 children each very comfortably - or 2 adults each). There are also 2 full baths on this side of the hall, marked as ladies and gentlemen. :) The total square footage of the property is close to 5000.

Rentals include the use of a canoe, paddleboat, 2 paddle boards, and a 12-person Weeres pontoon.

*Please note that, due to unfortunate past experiences, we do not rent to bachelor and bachelorette parties.
**We also require a 3-night minimum over holidays.
***Reservation requests are accepted at our discretion.

Property manager

Jennifer Peterson

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Danbury

Located in Danbury, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Railroad Memories Museum and Shell Lake Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park and Washburn County Historical Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Danbury, WI

What's nearby

  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 28 min drive
  • St. Croix Casino Hertel - 36 min drive
  • Big Bass Lake - 37 min drive
  • Trego Lake - 38 min drive
  • Nelson Lake - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sand Bar - 21 min drive
  • Cabaret - 10 min drive
  • Oak Ridge Inn - 19 min drive
  • The Shop Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
  • Rosenthal's Resort - 13 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family winter getaway
This is the 2nd year we have stayed there. We really enjoyed our time together with family and it gives us enough space to do that. Love the large dining room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for family vacation!
The lodge was the perfect place for our family to spend our vacation. Since we had small children, the Great Room offered lots of opportunity for them to play with the toys and games as well as run around. The lake was wonderful for boating and swimming as well as fishing. It fit all of our needs! We were so happy with the accomodations, we book it for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual sxs trip
Very cool place to stay with a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cabin weekend
Had a very relaxing weekend at the cabin. The property is the perfect size for a large group (our group was 14 people). The space is much larger then the pictures convey. The main room (living room) is massive as is the outdoor patio and both areas were perfect for the full group to lounge and play board games or cards.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Friends Getaway
My friends and I just stayed at this place this past weekend and it was absolutely perfect for my group! The place is huge with lots of space for people to roam. No one had to wait to use a bathroom and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook. The stove was a little tricky for us to figure out since it's old but we felt transported back in time coming to this lodge. The host responded promptly to any and all questions and was very accommodating. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat for a large group of friends, this is a perfect choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Peterson

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Greetings from The Walker/ Peterson Family! Growing up on Lake Erie, the water and all the activities it offers have been an important staple in our lives. When we moved to the Twin Cities, we knew that a cabin would be in our future. After purchasing Peterson's Playground with Mike's brother, (on Des Moines Lake), we have simply fallen in love with this area and are thrilled to share our dream with you!

Why they chose this property

From the moment we walked into the lodge for the first time, we felt at home. Its rustic charm and large living areas drew us in, and we could just envision having our friends and family here. It's been fun discovering bits of lodge history (formerly known as Sugg's Resort) as we talk with neighbors and we would love to go back in time to enjoy it in its prime!
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