All of our cabins were built between 1915 and today by either us (Tom & Steph) or the previous owners. And when I say built, I mean each owner was hands-on—involved in the nitty gritty of the process from planning and construction to furnishing. Because of that, every cabin is unique… especially since none of us were (or are) builders by trade!

Each owner had their own style. Robert and Ellie Rutherford, who owned the resort from 1915 to 1939, milled logs from the property to use as accents and supports for various structures—including the boathouse and the now-abandoned log cottage.

Marvin Vos and his father purchased the resort from the Rutherfords in 1939 and worked closely with Bob (who still lived nearby) to build many small cabins around the property. They continued the tradition of using on-site materials as much as possible—logs for siding (still visible on Seagull) and tree stumps for supports (you’ll find those in Seagull and Raven, too).

When Mike Lantry (Tom’s dad) purchased the resort in 1990, he brought some woodworking skills with him and partnered with local log home builders to create the Lincoln-log-style exteriors. The Lantry family then finished the interiors themselves. They also sourced local materials—including all the tongue and groove paneling in the game room, which was milled from trees that fell during a big summer storm in the mid-90s.

Over the last decade, Tom and I have remodeled every single cabin at the resort and added three off-site cabins and three new on-site cabins. Each of these projects has been a journey—teaching us how to work together, how to ask for help, and how to create spaces where families can slow down and connect.

From our cozy little 1915 boathouse to our 2024 five-bedroom lake home, every cabin is a bookmark in time, telling the story of life on the lake in that era.

Which era is your favorite?