10/10 Excellent
Ellen M.
25 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to Spooner
Ellen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Cabin
Cozy Lake front luxury, hot tub, ice fish, snowmobile, fireplace, screened porch
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10178.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Spooner, WI
- Railroad Memories Museum20 min drive
- St. Croix Casino Danbury36 min drive
- Big Bass Lake41 min drive
- Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Two twin beds in lower level family room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Lake front luxury, hot tub, ice fish, snowmobile, fireplace, screened porch
Welcome to our lakeside Wooden Spoon Lodge! This home is updated to meet the needs of today’s discerning guests. A stunning 5BD/2BA log home is an idyllic getaway with amazing views and sandy lakefront. Located on 7 acres with 390 ft of lake frontage on Lake McKenzie, the four-season Lodge boasts grand 2-story ceilings, original logs, comfy furniture, two cozy log-burning fireplaces, a full kitchen, a den, a screened porch, fire pit, outdoor space for games, ampel parking, loads of amenities, and plenty of space for family and friends. With beds for up to 12 people, each room is special, with a unique, interior-designed room that says welcome to your comfy escape for the week. Cleaning practices are top notch--with professional cleaning after and before each stay. Lake McKenzie is a 1,185-acre lake and we have a sandy beach without any steps to navigate to the water’s edge. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Sturgeon and the lake's water is clear. Great swimming, fishing and boating are allowed on the lake. The Lodge is close to everything you love about Spooner and vacationing Up North! A fabulous place for all four seasons! The Lodge is located 20 minutes from Spooner, 2 hours from the Twin Cities, and 4 hours from Madison, WI.
What to do at Wooden Spoon Lodge:
- Relax, enjoy the view, swim, boat and connect with nature!
- Fish or boat in the 1,185 acre Lake McKenzie and catch fish like Musky, Bass, Pike, Walleye, and Sturgeon!
- Cook meals in the full kitchen and roast marshmallows on the fire pit outside!
- Sleep well in comfortable beds with upscale linens!
- Sit by one of two fireplaces, cozying up with luxurious Lodge blankets!
- Hit the local sites like the Railroad or Canoe Museums, Burch Barn Farm, Bulik’s Amusement Center, Spooner Golf Club, visit the Fish Hatchery, take the Great Northern Train Ride, or local bars and restaurants!
Video: https://youtu.be/uvZN8f765cA
What to do at Wooden Spoon Lodge:
- Relax, enjoy the view, swim, boat and connect with nature!
- Fish or boat in the 1,185 acre Lake McKenzie and catch fish like Musky, Bass, Pike, Walleye, and Sturgeon!
- Cook meals in the full kitchen and roast marshmallows on the fire pit outside!
- Sleep well in comfortable beds with upscale linens!
- Sit by one of two fireplaces, cozying up with luxurious Lodge blankets!
- Hit the local sites like the Railroad or Canoe Museums, Burch Barn Farm, Bulik’s Amusement Center, Spooner Golf Club, visit the Fish Hatchery, take the Great Northern Train Ride, or local bars and restaurants!
Video: https://youtu.be/uvZN8f765cA
Property manager
Wendy Gimpel
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Spooner
Located in Spooner, this cabin is on the beach. Railroad Memories Museum and Washburn County Historical Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spooner Golf Club and Clover Meadow Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Spooner, WI
What's nearby
- Trego Lake - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
- Railroad Memories Museum - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
- Spooner Golf Club - 21 min drive - 22.5 km
- St. Croix Casino Danbury - 36 min drive - 40.3 km
- Big Bass Lake - 41 min drive - 38.0 km
Restaurants
- McKenzie Landing - 3 min drive
- The Shop Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
- Bass Lake Inn - 4 min drive
- Lipsie Pines Tavern - 10 min drive
- Jo Mama's A & H Corner Cafe - 10 min drive
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly J.
17 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
McKenzie Cabin yearly family trip
Kelly J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
17 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had fun
Julie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peggy R.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 3-10
Peggy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Wendy Gimpel
Wendy and Rick Gimpel live in Stillwater, MN but try to get to Northern Wisconsin as often as they can! Lovers of all things Spooner, the Gimpels bought the Wooden Spoon Lodge as their family home up North. Wendy is a real estate agent in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, so if you have any questions about buying and selling up North, feel free to reach out. Rick loves to fish and has caught and loves the opportunities of Lake McKenzie!
Why they chose this property
After visiting Spooner many times and falling in love with the area, Wendy and Rick found the perfect place–the home they call Wooden Spoon Lodge! It’s the best location on one of the best lakes in the Spooner area. The seven-acre lot is a stunning natural environment and the lakeside beach is an amazing place for kids and adults alike. It’s also mere minutes from Spooner with its activities, bars and shops! They love to host family in the Lodge and believe you will love the place as much as they do!
What makes this property unique
- An updated log cabin that meets the needs of today’s discerning guests.
- A stunning 5BD/2BA log home is an idyllic getaway with amazing views and sandy lakefront.
- Beds: 2 Queen, 1 King, 2 Twin, and bunk beds with 2 full bathrooms
- Located on 7 acres with 390 ft of lake frontage on Lake McKenzie, public boat launch nearby!
- A four-season Lodge with open spaces, comfy furniture, fireplaces, a full kitchen, 3-season porch and an interior designed space.
- A fire pit, outdoor space for games, 10 parking spots, and plenty of space for family and friends.
- Lake McKenzie is a 1,185-acre lake and visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing nearby.
- Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Sturgeon and the lake's water is clear.
- Golfing just minutes away. https://spoonergolf.com/
- A fabulous place for all four seasons!
- The Lodge is located 20 minutes from Spooner, 2 hours from the Twin Cities, and 4 hours from Madison, WI.
- A stunning 5BD/2BA log home is an idyllic getaway with amazing views and sandy lakefront.
- Beds: 2 Queen, 1 King, 2 Twin, and bunk beds with 2 full bathrooms
- Located on 7 acres with 390 ft of lake frontage on Lake McKenzie, public boat launch nearby!
- A four-season Lodge with open spaces, comfy furniture, fireplaces, a full kitchen, 3-season porch and an interior designed space.
- A fire pit, outdoor space for games, 10 parking spots, and plenty of space for family and friends.
- Lake McKenzie is a 1,185-acre lake and visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing nearby.
- Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Sturgeon and the lake's water is clear.
- Golfing just minutes away. https://spoonergolf.com/
- A fabulous place for all four seasons!
- The Lodge is located 20 minutes from Spooner, 2 hours from the Twin Cities, and 4 hours from Madison, WI.
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