Heidel House Resort sits on the shore of Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest natural inland lake, in the small resort town of the same name roughly 90 minutes northwest of Milwaukee. The resort's grounds combine a main lodge building with separate lakefront cabins spread across a wooded shoreline property, giving it a more spread-out, retreat-like layout than a typical urban hotel. The setting has drawn vacationers to Green Lake for generations, and the resort's private beach and boat access are central to that identity.
Accommodations range from Lake View Rooms in the main lodge to standalone Lakefront Cabins and larger Suites, several with private decks or patios facing the water. The resort operates an on-site restaurant serving a mix of Wisconsin supper-club staples and lake-view dining, along with a spa offering massage and body treatments. A pool is available on-site in addition to the private beach, and boat rentals — including pontoons, kayaks, and paddleboards — let guests get onto Green Lake directly rather than just viewing it from shore. Golf packages connect guests with nearby area courses for those combining lake recreation with golf.
The resort caters to families and couples looking for an outdoor-oriented lake getaway, with a more casual, relaxed service style suited to a summer resort rather than an urban business hotel. Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day are the property's busiest period, driven heavily by the lake's swimming, boating, and fishing appeal.
Room types
- Lake View Room
- Lakefront Cabin
- Suite
Amenities
- Private beach
- Boat rental
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Golf packages available
Location
643 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI 54941
43.8420, -89.0000 View on map
Highlights
- Private beach and direct access to Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest natural inland lake
- Mix of main-lodge Lake View Rooms and standalone Lakefront Cabins
- On-site spa, pool, and restaurant alongside boat rentals for kayaking, paddleboarding, and pontooning
- Golf packages available with nearby area courses
- Roughly a 90-minute drive from Milwaukee, suited to a weekend lake getaway
Tips for visiting
- Book Lakefront Cabins well ahead for summer weekends — they sell out faster than main-lodge rooms and offer the most direct water access.
- Boat rentals are popular in July and August; reserving in advance avoids being limited to whatever is left on arrival.
- The resort's peak season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day; visiting in shoulder seasons brings lower rates and a quieter property, though some outdoor amenities may have reduced hours.
- Pack for both lake activities and cooler evenings — Green Lake's water and evening temperatures can be noticeably cooler than daytime highs, even in summer.