My husband & I rented one of these historic cabins originally built in the 1920's for a orphanage…read more These cabins are amazingly rich with history as soon as you walk in the door you feel like you have been transported back in time. This was exactly the experience we were hoping for! Cabins come with mini fridge outside grill, firepit, beds, couches, and tv with cable. The park itself has WiFi. We brought our two dogs and they are having a blast. The lake is a short walk down the hill and perfect place to take a little swim with the pups! If the cabin wasn't rented out for the weekend we would of stayed the entire week. We might even come back after this weekends renter is out. This place is absolutely amazing if your looking for a rustic romantic get a away! Bring bug spray!

From the owner: These rustic cabins rentals from the 1920's were part of the St. Amelian's Orphanage which is now…read moreknown as Glacier Hills County Park. These cabins are being restored over the fall and winter of 2018 and will be ready for overnight rentals starting May 1, 2019. Each open cabin is about 400 square feet consisting of bunk beds, a full size bed, pull-out couch and kitchen table. Each cabin has electricity, however there is no plumbing. Fear not, there is a hand pump well and seasonal restroom centrally located between the 4 cabins as well as showers and flush restrooms just up at the hall for your use. The cabins are right on Friess Lake too which is 121 acre lake with a maximum depth of 48 feet. It's a perfect lake for fishing, swimming, and paddling a kayak, canoe, or paddle board (rentals onsite)! Glacier Hills is located just 2.5 miles from Holy Hill in the beautifully Kettle Moraine! Make sure to checkout all the amazing golf and recreational opportunities as well as all the local amazing restaurants/bars too!

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Camp Wandawega is a flawlessly re-created 1950′s summer camp. At $250 a night (plus a $60 airbnb…read moreservice fee), you can step back in time. Located in Elkhorn, WI about 90 minutes from where I currently live, on the way there, I drove by the place I used to camp as a kid and by towns I have met my parents in to go antiquing. Where many of the sites on the way were well-known to me, pulling into the camp site was familiar because it was like driving to the set of Moonrise Kingdom. Really, it was like plopping into any Wes Anderson movie. I could very clearly imagine children with their names emblazoned on sleeping bags and wooden tennis rackets being used as swords by campers. When I first arrived, I was early (although the reservation said there was a flexible check-in time). The cleaning lady was arriving in two hours, so I read outside for a while of (what would be) my cabin. The breeze was nice and my book was distracting, but then I started paying attention to a couple who were dipping their feet into the lake at the end of the dock while eating oranges AND drinking orange juice (?!?). That is commitment to Vitamin C, if I ever saw one. Once I moved past my internal giggle at the scurvy-free couple, I glanced at my phone and saw that time had slowed to a crawl. How can a morning at home go so fast and an hour at camp go so slowly? It is like that scene in The Jerk where he says the first day seemed like a week. Camp Wandawega is quite quiet, except for the crazy chipmunks. Sometimes, you can hear the muted, but distinctive click of the flagpole outside. Often, I caught myself looking to see if the crinkle of leaves or branch breaking was a person, but it was almost always a chipmunk (or, not to be out done, squirrels). If the chipmunks weren't there or if flags didn't move, I would have thought I was frozen by some witch's autumn spell. Overall, it seemed like it shouldn't all be there- the details. It felt like it all should have been swept away in a flood or be permanently planted in someone's dream, not surviving as well-preserved as it all is. There is no internet that I could connect to. I didn't need air conditioning or heat, but they are a window cooling unit and a floor heater respectively; nothing major to protect you from the elements. You are here to be (at least, a little) outside. There is a rope swing and open-air showers. There are old bikes and bird houses. The traditional camp colors of burnt red, forest green, and stark white are everywhere. Uneven stairs and rocky hills force your attention even while you walk casually around. The camp was at one point a brothel. Well, it was a speak easy, a distribution center for organized crime, a brothel, a lake resort and a church camp before the current owners bought it and renovated it to its current state. While at Camp Wandawega, what I felt was a constant pang of that very specific camp feeling. The anxiety before arriving your first time. The waiting of ONE MORE YEAR before your next camp experience always seeming like forever. The addiction in the autonomy and the freedom of no parents or siblings. You just being who you are. Someone good at archery. Someone who loves sitting on a dock. Someone who swings in a hammock. Someone who naps. Someone who hikes. While there, I got invited to a fire on the beach by one couple. At another point, a couple taking engagement photos came by to use the canoes. Untroubled people came and went. Some times a fish would come up to ripple the water in their hunger. The lily pads provided a little buffer from the reflection of the sun. There was the constant smell of a fire burning somewhere. What I recommend doing while at Camp Wandawega: -Eat PB&J. You can go into town for food, but why bother? -Sneak iced coffee or coffee grounds and a French press into the communal kitchen. -You don't really have to sneak, but sneaking around seems very camp-y. -Take a nap. Or several. -Read the books at the end of the bed (A Very Modest Cottage and Found, Free & Flea) by Tereasa Surratt. They will provide more information on the renovation of the property and the care of one of the cottages specifically. -Go on a walk around the whole site. You will find tipis (or teepees) and other fun finds. Just bring your hiking boots. -Canoe. (Language side note: canoe is a noun and a verb. English is so quirky.) -Sit with the liquor of your choice by a fire or just sit by the lake for a while. -Go on a bike ride. -Take pictures. You can't really take a bad one. During my time here, the bees were about. Flies and ants, too. Twice, a spider dropped down (seemingly from the sky) onto the book I was reading. Also, I am 99.9% sure there was a raccoon outside of my cabin door one night. Camp Wandawega is a natural and authentic place which makes it an ultimate place to reflect and assess. Yes, you have to constantly check your wine for bugs, but that is part of the magic of being fully present, isn't it?

AMAZING. This is an awesome place with rich history dating back nearly 100 years ago. The tree…read morehouse is soooo cool, there are many options as far as areas you can stay in. Teepees, old Army tents, the old "dormitories," and small cabins. We were here for a wedding over the weekend (which is rare from what I hear), and the place was recently renovated (in the last 5-7 years or so). This is a very rustic place with a historical feel. In the 1920's during the prohibition years, it was a speakeasy (my favorite part of their history), but there is much more. To learn more about the history check out, www.wandawega.com. This place is also a very well kept secret. I grew up less than 10 miles away from Wandawega, but had only heard of the lake not the "Camp" or "Resort." This place is meticulously decorated, clean, historical, rustic and all-around awesome.

This place is just COOOOOOOOL. You will NOT regret your stay!! My boss took a bunch of us here for…read morea team building. It has been my favorite hotel stay to date. Make the reservation!

My stay at The Iron Horse Hotel was extremely disappointing, especially for a property that markets…read moreitself as a boutique experience. From the moment I walked in, the lobby was overwhelmed with a heavy, Axe body spray-like scent--so strong it felt like walking through a middle school locker room. I assumed it was temporary and that my room would be a relief, but unfortunately, it was worse. The room smelled musty, like a house that hasn't been aired out in years. To make matters worse, the wallpaper was peeling off the walls, which is unacceptable for a hotel at this level. Beyond that, the overall cleanliness of the hotel was lacking. For a boutique property, I expected a much higher standard, but the space felt worn and not well-maintained. The bed was hard and uncomfortable, and the towels were rough--far from the soft, high-end feel you'd expect. The most concerning part of my stay, though, was waking up at 1:45 AM struggling to breathe. It genuinely felt like a reaction to something in the room--possibly mold or poor air quality. I initially thought I was getting sick, but after spending a few hours away the next day, I felt completely normal again, which makes it hard to ignore the room as the cause. If you have any respiratory sensitivities, be cautious. I contacted the front desk to explain the situation and was told checking out early without being charged for another night wouldn't be an issue. I even offered to return around noon so they could turn the room, but was told not to worry since they weren't sold out. When I returned later that day, there was no note, and the staff refused to honor what I had been told, citing the late checkout time. While I understand policies, the inconsistency and lack of follow-through were frustrating. I also dined at the hotel restaurant, which didn't help the experience. The food was overpriced for the quality--my salad was warm, fries were room temperature, and clearly sat out too long. Dessert was equally disappointing; the lemon tart was buried under an excessive amount of powdered sugar, making it unpleasant to eat. It's honestly a sad day when I transferred to a basic airport hotel--Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport--and had a significantly better experience. The bed was more comfortable, the towels were actually soft, and even the shampoo and conditioner were noticeably better quality. On top of that, the Hyatt was spotless, which only made the lack of cleanliness at Iron Horse stand out even more. Overall, this stay fell far below expectations. Between the condition of the room, air quality concerns, cleanliness issues, and poor service recovery, I won't be returning.

Burgers were very good, not pressed meat. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming. We sat…read moreoutside on the deck with a view of the lake. It was a cute little resort and the lake was very clean.

This place is a gem! Great food & drinks with a Wisconsin Dive Bar (in the best way) lakeside…read moreatmosphere! Jill the owner is a hoot & staff are always great. Sit outside & enjoy some oysters if they're available (almost every weekend). Homemade soups & desserts, too!

Unique hotel that operates more like an Air BNB. Check in is by website and you get a code to…read moredoors by email. Each floor has a communal area with full size luxury kitchen, dining room, and two seating areas. This is an ideal setup for wedding parties, company retreats, and other group gatherings. For me this was very convenient and easy for business travel. Similar to the big chains that are all by app now. Coffee service is excellent and included with nespresso machine, milk, non-cow milk and frother. Workout space is in basement and not bad. Very clean. Mariott clean. Not many service people as no front desk but there is an office and they were nice and helpful. Fun fact- this is my 500th review :)

My husband and I was traveling in for a weekend getaway and show. Upon our arrival , everything was…read morekeyless. We enter the lobby with a code. There was no one to greet you like most hotels. We park our car across the street loaded the luggage onto the cart and went to our room. The room was beautiful and spacious. However, the concept of the hotel was communal . There is a full kitchen, dining and social area with a large tv. During our stay it was very quiet and you never really saw any other guests. However , we did meet the manager, upon our departure inquiring about our stay. In which we would definitely stay again , the experience was great and relaxing. If you want total privacy without traditional service then this place is for you.

We have been to Four Seasons 3 times so far this year. We…read morehad been going there annually from the time our daughter was born until she was 18. We give it 5 stars because there are new owners! They are making so many changes! The former owners let the place get so rundown. There are 5 cabins that currently being renovated, and a bunch of year-round trailers. A beach and a bar, as well! It will take some time, however. These new owners are really exciting to be around. We wish them well and we will see them very soon! Change is good.

I have to write this place a review after reading the one by Madeleine above…read more Myself and a few friends stayed at Four Season just this past weekend. It was our first time. Everything had been booked prior to reading the other review so we were a bit worried on arrival.. Yes. It is a trailer park with cabins. Yes. It doesn't allow dogs on the beach. There IS a photo of a cabin on their website. Also, I will post some pics of mine if Yelp lets me. I was called when my deposit was received. I was thanked and told my receipt was on it's way. this was true. The cabins/cottages are small and cute. They are not luxurious but have everything you need. It is a cottage on a pretty lake! For $80 per night, totally worth it. The owners and the locals are very friendly and helpful. We spend lots of time in the bar learning about the local area and hikes and such. Yep, there is a bar. It has a pool table and a tv for sports etc. No tap beers, just cans. (super cheap compared to Chicago). They have a pizza oven too. If anything, I would recommend this place for the people who run it. They have had it for 26 years and seemed to me like they would do anything to help out anyone there. I wish people would write more good reviews. It is such a shame that one angry lady had the only review, deterring people from visiting here.