This 12-acre Private Lake Island in the Midwest Is Perfect for a Summer Getaway — With a 23-room Lodge and Cozy Cabins

"Stout's Island Lodge is a historic resort located on a private island in Red Cedar Lake, Birchwood, Wisconsin. The lodge offers 43 uniquely styled rooms, including a former screened porch turned into a room with windows on three sides and a top-floor lodge room with period furniture. Guests can partake in various activities such as canoeing, fishing, kayaking, hydro biking, and swimming, as well as playing badminton, bocce ball, croquet, ladder golf, tennis, and yard dice. The lodge also features a restaurant that serves regional cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, including produce from its own kitchen garden. The resort boasts facilities like the Great Room library, Game Room with TV and movies, and offers historical cruises on its Elco watercraft. Originally built in 1912 with materials from Idaho and California, the lodge combines modern comfort with timeless elegance." - Travel + Leisure Editors