The Lodge is a spectacular cabin on the best lake in Lake Country. The Pipe Lake/North Pipe Lake chain remains clear throughout the summer, has great fishing, recreational opportunities, and a sandy beach and boat launch. Our cabin is on the quieter North Pipe Lake, with easy pontoon/boat/canoe/kayak access to the fully recreational Pipe Lake, giving you two lakes for the price of one! Although we cater to families, with five bedrooms, The Lodge is perfect for a couples weekend, book or crafting club get away or fishing weekends with the guys.
Living Areas
The Lodge has an open floor plan with soaring, vaulted ceilings in the great room, yet remains a warm and inviting home away from home. The great room has access to a multi-level, spacious main deck and a secondary smaller deck off the master bedroom. Windows line three walls of the great room looking out onto the lake, making this space perfect for wild life viewing and watching the gorgeous sunsets. An extraordinary fieldstone, double sided fireplace, hickory floors, a comfortable leather sectional and a baby grand piano make this room so inviting it will be hard to leave!
A fully equipped kitchen, with Sub Zero fridge and a 5 Star range, is a cook's dream. The six burner range with a built in grill and double oven allows for easy, large meal preparation. The over sized fridge is perfect for large gatherings. The kitchen and connected expansive dining room also have a window wall overlooking the lake. The dining room shares the fireplace and is perfect for chilly nights and long board game tournaments. However, throughout the spring, summer and fall, the protected western exposure of the main deck allows comfortable outdoor dining right off the kitchen.
In addition to the amazing upstairs area, the walkout level contains 3 bedrooms and a full bath PLUS another huge amazing living area with a wet bar, fireplace, full window wall and access to two large, shaded patios and the back yard.
Bedrooms
There are two suites of adjoining bedrooms making this cabin perfect for two families to share. Four bedrooms have a lake view and four have direct access to a deck or a patio. The fifth bedroom has a lovely wooded view. The master bedroom has a private deck perfect to enjoy a morning cup or coffee or to watch the sunset in peace. Little ones can share a room right off the master suite if they need to be closer to mom and dad. A large master bath with a soaking tub and separate shower makes this a true master retreat. Need some time away from the kids? This home is the perfect place - a fully insulated walkout level allows kids to have their own space yet close off their bedrooms should they need some privacy too. A separate "parent" bedroom in the walkout level allows a second set of parents to be on that level too. The walkout level bedrooms are very large, giving guests plenty of room to spread out. Windows and patio doors allow a spectacular view of the lake even for the kids.
Outdoor Spaces
The yard is shaded with a combination of white and red pine as well as beautiful hard wood trees including maples and oaks. Fall colors are spectacular and memories are made around the large fire pit as you roast hot dogs and eat those tasty s'mores. Take a short stroll down the steps to the lake where a large, newer TMC luxury pontoon is available for rent for those sunset cruises. Maybe you prefer some old fashioned exercise using the canoe or the kayaks that come with The Lodge rental. Our brand new dock has a fishing bench and swim ladder and there is a lily pad in the lake so kids will spend all day enjoying themselves. Afternoons are spent fishing on this walleye/bass/pan fish lake, swimming, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking or just floating in the lake. Perhaps you just want to curl up with a good book on the front screened porch to enjoy the fresh air. Later you might use the porch for a late night chat or card game should the weather not be agreeable. The kitchen and dining room exit onto the huge deck made for entertaining with a large grill. The lower deck has a hot tub that overlooks the lake and seats six and provides a special view of a sky without light pollution. We dare you to try to count the stars!
Nearby Amenities
If you love winter sports from ice fishing, to snowshoeing, snowmobiling or skiing, you have come to the right place. There are many cross country and snowmobile trails throughout the area including in Interstate State Park, Governor Knowles State Forest or Straight Lake State Park. Both the Cattail Trail and the Northern Railroad Trail can be accessed nearby. The nearby Trollhaugen ski resort is a great downhill ski area in nearby Dresser, WI. Go hiking or biking at Cattail State Trail in Amery, Stower Seven Lakes State Trail in Balsam Lake or the Straight Lake State Park in Luck. Go tubing on the Apple River in Somerset, kayak down the Namekagon River in Trego, or take a boat ride down the St. Croix (a national scenic waterway) at Interstate State Park. Try fly fishing at one of the areas many streams. Beach buffs will love the sandy beaches with play ground equipment and picnic shelters at Beaver Dam Lake in Cumberland, Shell Lake, Rice Lake or Balsam Lake all about 15-20 minute drive away. Locally, there is a lovely sandy beach near the public boat access on Pipe Lake. Grab our sand toys and beach umbrella and plan to pack a picnic lunch. You can take the short drive over to Pipe Lake or take the pontoon, canoe or kayaks over to the beach through the boat channel. With 3 regional golf courses just a short drive away, there is a course for every type of duffer! This area is a hunter’s paradise with many wooded and field areas offering abundant game. Bring your 4 wheelers and take advantage of nearby trails that go for miles. There are plenty of wineries and local brewers to sample nearby. No trip to Wisconsin is complete without going to one of the iconic supper clubs for dinner. If you still have energy after a full day on the lake, hiking or, in the winter, skiing or snowmobiling, nearby Turtle Lake offers a casino for adult entertainment. Neighboring Cumberland, the Island City, has a small town charm and fantastic dining. Nearly every week throughout the summer there are local festivals, dairy feeds, art fairs and music to add to this memorable vacation. We know staying atThe Lodge will make for a perfect vacation!
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