Chalet

Private Lake Resort: large yard, sandy beach, pontoon, fire pit, home theater

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A log cabin with a large front porch, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A cabin with a large glass front, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious living room with wooden floors and large windows, a sofa, a television, and a stone fireplace.
A log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a TV, and a painting of a deer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Spooner, WI
  • Place, Railroad Memories Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Spooner Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Spooner Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spooner

Located in Spooner, this chalet is on a lake. Spooner Golf Club and Clover Meadow Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Railroad Memories Museum and Shell Lake Arts Center.
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Map
Spooner, WI

What's nearby

  • Spooner Dog Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Railroad Memories Museum - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Spooner Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Spooner Lake - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Trego Lake - 12 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dinner Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Treat Depot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Round Man Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alley Cats Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lake Resort: large yard, sandy beach, pontoon, fire pit, home theater pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Private Lake Resort: large yard, sandy beach, pontoon, fire pit, home theater?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lake Resort: large yard, sandy beach, pontoon, fire pit, home theater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lake Resort: large yard, sandy beach, pontoon, fire pit, home theater?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lake Resort: large yard, sandy beach, pontoon, fire pit, home theater located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly chalet is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spooner Dog Park, Railroad Memories Museum, and Rocky Ridge Lake. Spooner Lake and Ellsworth Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and cozy home! Well stocked. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great stay! Highly recommend this property and the owner’s were great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed our stay!!

Great property and close enough drive to Hayward!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Anthony, We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at the Whistling Turtle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Up-North Spot

Jennifer and Kristin were very accommodating and the property was clean, well-setup and a memorable getaway for the whole family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin great location

Beautiful cabin with plenty of room and seating. Very peaceful location yet only 5 minutes from downtown spooner. Close to food, drink, shopping and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake place

The home was lovely and well stocked with all the items we needed for our stay for a gather of multiple families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a great extended family vacation at this house and we loved every minute of it! Would definitely love to come back sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Danielle, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at the cabin! We sure hope you and your family join us in the future- it was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Celebrated Thanksgiving weekend here with our family and everything was perfect. The kids (ages 3 to 12) loved the theater room especially, but there was plenty more to do with games, puzzles and books supplied. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was stocked with spices, coffee, and zip lock bags, foil, and more. Many thanks for a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property just as advertised on the website. Clean, lots of room for multiple families and well decorated with Up North theme. All you need for fun at the beach and lake access was so easy. Communication with property managers was excellent and they are available at a moments notice. Highlights were the Theater room in basement and loft playroom area for the kiddos! Highly recommend this property and will to others looking in this area! Thanks for sharing your home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described in the listing. Perfect for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Movie theater was really cool for the kids in the evening fishing off the dock catching small fish was really fun for the kids grounds and Home more beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay, Awesome House

The house was amazing and had plenty of space for our group. We had a great time playing games, watching movies, and playing exciting games of ping pong. We can't wait to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice place.

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Thank you for bringing your crew up to the Whistling Turtle Chalet! We are glad that you took advantage of the last days of summer and enjoyed the lake and our property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable house. Very friendly and responsive hosts. Attractive knotty pine decor. Ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Good sized yard and garden and flat path to the pier and lake. Well equipped kitchen with large table and chairs. Nice sized family room. Large garage with foosball, ping pong and air hockey games, plus other sports equipment. Oven temperature was incorrect and primary bedroom TV did not work. Rental pontoon boat and motor was good, but depth finder worked only sporadically. Hot temperatures and low water levels adversely affected fishing. Quick and easy access to Spooer. Would recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property

Beautiful house and yard. Enjoyed bonding with my extended family, which the house accommodated very easily. The location was great: quiet country setting but still not far from town. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Jeff, We are happy you and your family were able to gather and enjoy the Whistling Turtle together!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly satisfied

Everything about this cabin was perfect, had no problems. Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Tyler, We are happy to hear you enjoyed the cabin and would rent again! We hope you do and thanks for taking good care of the property during your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whistling Turtle Chalet is an amazing property! We had 5 adults and 5 children (ages 3-9) and so loved the spaciousness of the chalet, awesome movie room, toy area with futon tepee, fire pit, pedal boat, pontoon, beach swimming area and the list goes on! Everything we needed (and more) was available to us in the chalet. All the thoughtful touches were also very much appreciated! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway with the boys

The property is in an awesome location! It was just what I was hoping it was going to be, a retreat for me and my brother's along with a couple friends. I cant say enough about how nice the property is. Might be back with the kiddos and wife!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2023

This was a really great trip! The hosts were very attentive to our needs, the cabin was very nice and clean, plus a playground and small pond on the patio. I was unsure about the small lake but we caught tons of fish and there was a nice sandy bottoms off the dock for the kids to play ins I would def stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

It was such an awesome experience! The hosts are extremely polite and respectful! Not only that, they respond quickly. My family loved this place! The best part was, we were able to see the northern lights by the lake! I really recommend this place ❤
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cabin weekend!

We had a wonderful time at the Whistling Turtle Chalet with our extended family. Plenty of space in nice clean rooms. Wonderful kitchen fully stocked, with beautiful rooms and grounds. Jenny was extremely communicative and helped with everything we needed or any questions we had. Such thoughtful accommodations and attention to detail. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Family Getaway- everything we had hoped for!

We recently stayed here for a quiet family getaway, and it was exactly what we were hoping for. The setting was peaceful and relaxing, perfect for disconnecting from our busy routines and spending quality time together. Everything matched the description, and there were no surprises—just comfort, calm, and beautiful surroundings.The accommodations were clean, cozy, and well-equipped, and the area offered just enough to explore without feeling too busy or crowded. Whether we were enjoying quiet mornings with coffee or winding down after a day outdoors, it all felt just right.If you’re looking for a restful escape that delivers exactly what it promises, this is the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birkie Weekend

Our group had a fantastic time at this home. There was a bit of a glitch with the code and getting in but owners were super fast and responsive. Everyone in our group was impressed. The teenagers loved the basement and movie theater. Kids loved all the turtles that were hidden around the house. Kitchen was well stocked. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice long weekend before school starts

3 families came together to relax and enjoy the lake during Labor Day weekend before school started. The kiddos were all teens who enjoyed the paddleboats, the firepit, and the movie room was a massive hit with everyone. The kitchen was large with a beautiful wood table large enough for our 10 hungry mouths. We even caught enough fish to have a fish fry! So much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
We are so glad that you and your young people enjoyed your stay and took advantage of our fun amenities, including the ever popular movie theater room! How fantastic that you caught some delicious fish for your fish fry!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cozy home!

We loved our stay at the whistling turtle! Our group of twelve of my family and friends had a great time watching movies, playing games, doing puzzles, chatting and eating. :). The kitchen is well stocked with pots and everything you need to cook. We preferred the cozy couches in the living room to the cute theatre for watching movies. We also enjoyed seeing many deer in the yard! Thanks for everything! We will book again soon for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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