The Lodge: 5 Acre Private Log Home & Resort

Escape to The Lodge: A Private 5-Acre Log Home Retreat with Trails, Hot Tub & More

The Lodge is a spacious, 5,000-square-foot log home set on five quiet, wooded acres, about 90 minutes from O’Hare. With rustic charm, upscale amenities, and room for everyone, it’s an inviting setting for family getaways, group gatherings, corporate retreats, and holiday celebrations.

A Woodland Getaway

Explore the groomed walking trails, gather around the stocked outdoor fire pit, or unwind in the new hot tub beneath the stars. Front and back decks and a cozy three-season room make it easy to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

Spacious and Comfortable

The Lodge has five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Two primary bathrooms each have a shower and bathtub. The largest full bathroom also features a shower and a freestanding porcelain tub.

Vaulted 18-foot ceilings, exposed beams, two wood-burning fireplaces, hand-carved log furniture, and hardwood floors create an authentic cabin feel with elevated comforts. Natural light and warm touches make the home welcoming throughout.

A Fully Appointed Kitchen

The kitchen is ready for holiday meals and group cooking, with a six-burner gas stove, built-in griddle, double ovens, and two oversized Fisher & Paykel refrigerator-freezer units. The large dining table seats ten comfortably.

Entertainment for Everyone

Enjoy a movie on the 100-inch Samsung TV with theater seating. A built-in 25-foot bar next to the theater has a beverage fridge and full-size ice maker. Across the room, a pool table sits beside the fireplace.

The separate, 1,000-square-foot-plus main-floor game room has an 80-inch Samsung TV, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, and board games for all ages—a great space for anyone looking for a change from the football game.

What to Do

Start the day with a big breakfast from the griddle, then head to nearby Turtle Lake for boating, fishing, or ice fishing, depending on the season. Nora’s is a local favorite for generous portions of good Midwestern food and coffee; the pancakes are always a hit. Come as you are—it’s an unpretentious spot. Back at The Lodge, enjoy baking, games, movies, and time together. The property also has pickleball, with boating and state parks nearby.

Golfers can visit Grand Geneva or Evergreen Golf Course; tee times fill quickly, so calling ahead is a good idea. In Lake Geneva, consider a boat cruise, including ice cream cruises and history tours. The tours share stories of Chicago-area families such as the Wrigleys, Schwinns, Maytags, and Shaws, who helped shape the area’s history after the rail line from Chicago arrived in 1871.

Other nearby attractions include The Dancing Horses, the Tristan Crist Magic Show, the Fireside Dinner Theatre, and Alpine Valley—less than 20 minutes away, with concerts and winter skiing.

Holiday Season at The Lodge

The Lodge is especially inviting during the holidays, with festive décor, cozy fireplaces, and seasonal events nearby. Holiday attractions include Grand Geneva’s lights, Santa photos, gingerbread-house competition, skiing, caroling, trolley rides, and restaurants; the year-round Dancing Horses show, with indoor seating and snacks for all ages; downtown Delavan’s Dasher Days; Belfry Theatre concerts; the Santa Cruise on Lake Geneva; East Troy Lights and cookie decorating; and the Abbey Resort’s Elf.

Easy Arrival and Exclusive Use

The entire home and property are reserved for your group, with no shared spaces. The Lodge is about 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, with nearby access to Whitewater Lake, Delavan Lake, and state park trails. The long private driveway accommodates six or more vehicles, and guests receive a personalized keyless-entry code on check-in day.

Dogs

We welcome up to two pet dogs per reservation. The pet fee is $50 per dog and covers expected additional cleaning. No other pets are permitted.

Please promptly clean up after your dog, including in the home and yard. Guests are responsible for actual damage or unexpected cleaning costs beyond routine turnover, such as urine stains, pet waste left in the home or yard, or excessive hair requiring extra cleaning. Any reimbursement request will be submitted through VRBO and based on documented costs.

Extended Stays

One weekend not enough? Consider an extended stay at The Lodge. Long-term rates are available.

The Lodge is handicap accessible.