Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20

Family-friendly lodge in Danbury

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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

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
NZ$1,136
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Long Lake
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Danbury
  • Place, Big Bass Lake

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

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa 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
The current price is NZ$1,136
avg per night

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About the area

Danbury

Located in Danbury, this lodge 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.

What's nearby

  • Lake Nancy - 34 min drive - 23.3 km
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Big Bass Lake - 44 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Trego Lake - 44 min drive - 28.8 km
  • St. Croix Casino Hertel - 45 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sand Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McKenzie Landing - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjack Saloon & Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jo Mama's A&H Corner Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Shop Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20

+++PLEASE READ! Walker's Lodge rents only by the week in the summer and we are currently on a WAITLIST for our Summer weeks. 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 guests do not keep their standing dates, we will open that week up to another guest. We have a one-week minimum (Friday - Friday) in the summer. Please DO NOT put in a reservation request for fewer than 7 days AND 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.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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
Discounts for children are not given.
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20 located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly lodge 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

Former Resort Lodge - Best Family Getaway!!! PLEASE READ Description - Sleeps 20 Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

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

Ernest S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3erd year in a row
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the lodge!

Our family loved the lodge and all the room we had to enjoy our stay. We had plenty of bedrooms, indoor space to hang out and the screened porch and patio was so nice. Anything you need is there and the owners are so responsive and helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

Chase G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Nothing has been updated in like 40 years but it was charming. Host was very helpful and the party pontoon was great for cruises with a larger group. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slept our entire large group very comfortably. Everyone was very happy! Definitely a repeat. Our favorite room was the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best places we have stayed at in the north woods of Wisconsin. We enjoyed all the amenities that they provided! A rental, and the communication with the host was top notch! Highly recommended. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vaca

We had an amazing time with our kids and grands at this site! We enjoyed swimming, canoeing, being on the pontoon boat, we never had to leave! We can’t wait to come here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the roominess we had. Letting us use the pontoon was a plus for us for relaxing evenings. Jennifer was very helpful and prompt with replies. Would love to stay again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

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

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

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