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Canoe Bay - Chetek, Wisconsin - Luxury Resort

ROOMS & SUITES: 23


Designed as a retreat from the stresses of contemporary living, and ranked among the United States' top romantic getaways, Canoe Bay is an unspoiled, peaceful, and wonderfully secluded place in northwestern Wisconsin.


Canoe Bay's 280 acres of beautiful hardwood forest shelter three spring-fed lakes and your perfect romantic getaway. Each of the 23 lodging options is designed just for the two of you, and offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Whether you choose the intimate charm of a room, the more private elegance of a cottage, or the legendary luxuries of Edgewood, excellence awaits you.

At the Lodge, dig into our wonderful library of current and classic hardcover titles. Or keep up with your workout routine upstairs in the Fitness Center. Bring a laptop and check e-mail via Wi-Fi. There's an email kiosk upstairs if you need one. Plus, four guest rooms are here.

The Inn is the go-to spot in the evening, where you'll find the best food in the region served in our lakeside Dining Room. Sneak a peek, too, at our red wine collection on display in the gorgeous Wine Cellar Room. And, just steps away, there are two guest rooms.

Cottages offer extreme privacy; choose stand-alone or duplex-style. All our accommodations are fully outfitted with fireplace, private deck, King bed, whirlpool-for-two, audio/video system, and mini-fridge. And direct lake views are the rule!

AFFILIATIONS

Relais & Chateaux

ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

Read USA Today article: 10 great places to see through a novelist's eyes

The 2010 Zagat Survey again rates Canoe Bay the #1 Hotel in the Midwest in numerous categories, including Romance, Design, Water Views, and all around Top Small Hotel.

WOW FACTORS

• Architecture and design inspired by Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright.
• The only Relais & Chateaux property in the Midwest.
• Choose from rooms or Signature Cottages, with 850-900 square feet of space and a private deck.
• Gourmet breakfast delivered to your door each morning.
• On-site organic garden that you can stroll through supplies flowers for all the lodge's unique arrangements.
• Extensive library in the lodge.
• Take an hour long horse-drawn-carriage ride down a rustic Wisconsin road at nearby Lost Creek Ranch.
• For the ultimate romantic experience, book the private Wine Cellar Table.
• Go canoeing, kayaking or rowboating on spring-fed Lake Wahdoon.
• Adults only romantic resort; no children allowed.

AWARDS

A-List - Luxury Travel Magazine Award
Wine Spectator Award
Forbes 400

INSIDER TIPS

Canoe Bay offers an award-winning wine list and a Sommelier, but they do not serve any hard liquors or mixed drinks.

ACCOMMODATIONS

1 Edgewood Villa
8 Cottages
Heavenly Suite - 600 sq. ft.
Deluxe Rooms - 400 sq. ft.
Fireplace Rooms - 300 sq. ft.

FACILITIES

Fitness Center / Gym
Kayaking/Canoeing
Library

AIRPORT

Eau Claire-Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

41 miles/45 minutes

GETTING THERE

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is located approximately 100 miles from the property and is a 2-hour drive by car.

CHILD POLICY

Canoe Bay caters exclusively to adults; no children allowed.

PET POLICY

Pets not allowed.

SMOKING POLICY

The entire property is 100% smoke-free. Absolutely no smoking indoors or out.


 

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