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Sara Stilson

sarastilson@truerealestatemn.com +1(303) 253-4349

$ 445,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,025 SqFt

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$ 445,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,025 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,025 sqft

Price per Sqft $434

MLS Listing ID 7057652

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

HOA Fees $475/mo

Year Built 1912

Tax Year 2024

Contingent None

Lot Dimensions Irregular

Property Sub-Type Single Family

Property Description

Arrive by ferry and leave the ordinary on shore. The offering of Main Lodge 4 and 5 is a rare opportunity to own a spectacular private residence within the storied island setting of the National Register-listed Stout's Island Lodge on prestigious Red Cedar Lake in Northwest Wisconsin. Positioned in the northwest corner of the historic Main Lodge, Main Lodge 4 and 5 offer immediate access to the island's rich amenities along with a uniquely effortless ownership experience, combining the charm of a bygone era with a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Residents enjoy close proximity to the island's extensive trail system, docks, tennis courts, and shared gathering spaces, all just steps from the residence. Together, the residences comprise approximately 1,022 finished square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with multiple seating and living areas, plus a screened-in entryway and numerous deck or porch addition options, creating a more expansive and flexible layout than typically found within the lodge. The combined configuration offers an ideal setting for extended stays, hosting guests, or multi-generational use. What sets Main Lodge 4 and 5 apart is not simply their footprint, but their provenance. These residences belong to the legendary Island of Happy Days, the Red Cedar Lake retreat created for Frank Deming Stout and recognized for its architecturally sophisticated Rustic Style design. Historically, the Main Lodge housed members of the Stout family and their guests, and the bulk of the estate dates to 1909–1911, modeled in the spirit of the great Adirondack camps of Upstate New York, where log architecture, fireplaces, and broad rooflines are woven carefully into the natural landscape. Here, ownership feels less like a purchase and more like stewardship. Days begin with a ten-minute ferry crossing and unfold in a car-free setting of shoreline paths, boathouse culture, lake activities, lawns, common gardens, and evenings by the bonfire. Even the bridge to the east island carries its own story, having been gifted to the estate by Andrew Carnegie, a close friend of Frank Stout. With owner use extending into the winter months, Main Lodge 4 and 5 are not only a summer escape, but a four-season retreat in one of the region's most evocative island estates, located approximately two hours from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and roughly six hours from Chicago.

Location

State WI

County Barron

Zoning Residential-Single Family

Rooms

Basement None

Dining Room Living/Dining Room

Interior

Heating Ductless Mini-Split, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Ductless Mini-Split

Fireplaces Number 4

Fireplaces Type Other, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Laundry None

Exterior

Parking Features Gravel

Fence None

Pool None

Waterfront Description Lake View

View Y/N Lake

View Lake

Roof Type Wood

Road Frontage N

Building

Lot Description Tree Coverage - Medium

Story Two

Foundation 1025

Sewer Septic System Compliant - Yes

Water Well

Level or Stories Two

Structure Type Post and Beam

New Construction false

Schools

School District Birchwood

Others

HOA Fee Include Beach Access,Building Exterior,Dock,Lawn Care,Other,Parking,Professional Mgmt,Shared Amenities

Listed by Edward Rupp • Northco Real Estate Services

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Sara Stilson

REALTOR® | Lic# 40682251

sarastilson@truerealestatemn.com

+1(303) 253-4349

112 S Riverfront Dr., Mankato, MN, 56001

2799 27th St #12.4/5 - Main Lodge 4&5 Birchwood, WI 54817

Sara Stilson

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2799 27th St #12.4/5 - Main Lodge 4&5