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).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 26445.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Danbury, WI
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Big Bass Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Minong Flowage
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Double Beds

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Danbury

Located in Danbury, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Nancy and Saint Croix River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Danbury, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Nancy - 24 min drive - 17.3 km
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 28 min drive - 29.1 km
  • St. Croix Casino Hertel - 36 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Big Bass Lake - 37 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Minong Flowage - 41 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabaret - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McKenzie Landing - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Shop Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Sand Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Oak Ridge Inn - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former Resort Lodge With Loads Of Character - The Best Family Getaway, Sleeps 24 located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Lake Nancy, Saint Croix River and Staples Lake. No Man's Lake and Sleepy Eye Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
We ALWAYS love coming to The Lodge - so much fun and we love that it's big enough for a bunch to gather in multiple areas!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was as described. Worked perfectly for a large group.
Worked perfectly for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keehr Christmas
Everything went good, had great plenty of space, the place is older with older furniture but you can tell that from the pictures,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual fall family vacation
My family of 6 along with 6 other family’s for a total of 22 adults and children had a fantastic weekend! We spent so much time fishing from the dock and pontoon, Nights around the fire with plenty of firewood, and late nights inside playing card games. Thank you for your quick communication! We will definitely stay here again if you’ll have us:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
It has become our annual stay for myself and a group of friends. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away!
Our family had a wonderful time! Jen, the owner was very nice and helpful! It was perfect for our big family! SO much room, SO many areas for everyone! The lake was perfect! And We LOVED the retro feel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
private quiet area
if you come for the peace and quiet of up north this is your place, fishing was good, pontoon rides quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pria A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group
The lodge was perfect for a large group (we had 21 people). Lots of space to spread out. Great room and the dining room was perfect for a group. Easy access to the lake. Love the area, and neighbors were friendly. We love water sports. Really appreciated pontoon, canoe, pedal boat and paddleboards. There were ample supplies toilet paper, paper towel etc. Highly recommend the place. We will certainly come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun on the frozen lake
Great place and lots of room for everyone to be together or be seperate if needed. We had a great time! Even enjoyed some time on the lake and sledding on the island :) Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful winter weekend get-away
Generally a very good experience. The entryway was not shoveled but the driveway was. Very comfortable place to stay and spend time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guy's Weekend
We have group of friends that get together every year and ride trails in Webb Lake and Danbury. This place was perfect for us, especially with the large great room and plenty of room for us to spread out. Would highly recommend this for group trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Space!
We have rented this place a couple times and will keep coming back. 20 close friends for a Thanksgiving dinner. The kitchen is perfect-so well stocked. The different spaces to gather in the lodge and outside are fabulous. The host is responsive and friendly. Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th birthday celebration
We had a family weekend to celebrate a 60th birthday. We had 21 people, were all able to stay under one roof, had rooms for sleeping and lots of gathering space for family memories to be made. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Vincent X.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little get away
Huge place to get away with friends and family. We had a wonderful stay. Zero complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
This was such a wonderful place to stay especially if you have a big group of fun people. Plus Jennifer was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful; absolutely loved the fire pit area!
The property was beautiful; absolutely loved the fire pit area! The included pontoon was a big bonus! The kitchen was huge and very well stocked with anything you could think of! Loved the large dinning table which made socializing so much easier. A couple of things needed attention paid to it - the clothes dryer is very slow, so if you're a larger group as we were, I'd start washing the towels the afternoon before you leave. The other suggestion would be to have an oven thermometer, it took a long time to get the oven up to temperature, and a longer time to bake anything in the oven. Otherwise, it was wonderful! Would do it all again! The hosts are very nice too! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

zach d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf get away
This property is an amazing space! All our friends and family could stay in one place. Coordinating with the owner was easy and they were very responsive. Hopefully we can make this an annual tradition!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

cynthia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Nicoboyne
We LOVED our stay here! We are a large family and this house was perfect. The lake was wonderful—we fished and swam and paddle boarded and canoed and took leisurely trips around the lake in the pontoon. I highly recommend this property and I hope we can come back here in the future! Thank you for a lovely family reunion!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherish L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space and price for large family get togethers!
This was our second year here and it is quickly becoming a tradition. Plenty of space for our family of 20 and a good deal! Great details like the play area with toys for the kids to play with and the use of the pontoon, paddleboards and the like! We made great memories sitting around the fire pit. Jen is great at getting back to you right away also - altogether a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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!

Languages:

English