Luxury Lakeside Penthouse Lodge with Boatslip and Bunk Room!

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Interior
Relax by the window with a view of the snowy landscape, featuring a dining table and plush bench for a cozy retreat.
Relax on the deck with a view of the water, surrounded by comfortable seating and shaded areas.
Experience the unique blend of brick and modern elements in this stylish room, featuring a bunk bed, desk, and cozy seating area.
Cozy living room with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating area, and bookshelf.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Minocqua, WI
  • Torpy Park Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bearskin State Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Minocqua Park Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Minocqua

With a stay at this lodge in Minocqua, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Torpy Park Beach and Bearskin State Trail. .This lodge is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Campanile Center for the Arts and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Island City Antique Market.

What's nearby

  • Torpy Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bearskin State Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Northwoods Wildlife Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Minocqua Park Complex - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nacho's Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Perkins American Food Co. - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Luxury Lakeside Penthouse Lodge with Boatslip and Bunk Room!

Welcome to Knotty Barrel Lodge

Our dream was to create a luxury lodge that captures the heart of those unforgettable Wisconsin moments. Knotty Barrel Lodge is more than a place to stay, it’s a place to gather, celebrate, and reconnect.

The Knotty Barrel Lodge is your nostalgic Northwoods escape on Lake Minocqua. Perched above a stylish Wisconsin supper club, this luxe lodge features a private boat slip, floor-to-ceiling lake views, a cozy bunk room built for laughs, and your own private bar. It sleeps 14 and blends the magic of summer camp with elevated comfort. Steps from downtown and the Bearskin Trail; come make memories that stick.

The Lake Room
Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Lake Minocqua, providing a stunning backdrop for the gathering area, dining table, ping pong, and pool table. There’s even a retro gaming system for a little friendly competition.

The Fireplace Room
A cozy spot to gather around the fire, watch a movie on the big screen, and enjoy drinks from a historic bar that echoes the charm of yesteryear.

The Fox Den
A private suite with a king-sized bed and a cozy getting-ready area, perfect for those who want a little retreat within the lodge.

The Bunk Room
The ultimate bunk room experience with 3 handcrafted triple bunk beds; 6 queen and 3 twin beds, each with a privacy curtain and dressed in cozy Pendleton quilts. It’s like summer camp, but even better!

The Kitchen
Fully stocked with everything you need to whip up your family’s favorite casserole. Plus, there’s a charcuterie station and a coffee and tea bar to fuel your mornings and unwind in the evenings.

Bathrooms & Showers
We’ve thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. The lodge features two showers, a full bath, and separate men’s and women’s bathrooms, ensuring plenty of space for everyone to get ready.

The Deck & Pier
A deck overlooking Lake Minocqua invites you to soak in the view. Soon, a 12-slip pier will offer a place to dock, with one slip dedicated just for our guests.

Why We Built This
In a time when we’re more disconnected than ever, glued to our screens and rushing through life, we need places where we can slow down, be present, and reconnect. That’s exactly what Knotty Barrel Lodge is all about. We can’t wait to share this magical space with you.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free lodge offers games.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Amy

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Games

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This is a magical place for kids!

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 80
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Luxury Lakeside Penthouse Lodge with Boatslip and Bunk Room! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible property/location/management

Spent four days in Minocqua at the Knotty Barrel Lodge. I have been spending summers in Minocqua for 30 years, there is nothing like this place. Perfect location, walking distance to town, easy for boat rental. There is a great supper club downstairs with a friendly staff (btw: noise from the restaurant is not an issue at all)The property is clean and so unique. The beds are crazy comfortable, bunk room in great condition with lockers and vanity mirrors, showers and bathrooms in perfect shape. There is a huge bar to sit at, and a full kitchen with every appliance you can possibly imagine (including waffle maker, coffee machine, cereal bar, huge fridge/freezer, stove, dishwasher, etc etc). The kids loved the arcade games, ping pong, pool table, and access to a pier for boating and pictures. The Outdoor firepit on the patio overlooking the lake was very fun post dinner. Highly recommend!! The owners are so nice, accommodating, and available to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025