Experience Donner's Bay Resort in Butternut, WI. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly stays, and easy access to Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and local attractions.
Guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere and attentive owners, enjoying the unique lakeside setting with convenient amenities. While not a traditional hotel experience, it offers a relaxed, welcoming environment ideal for family and outdoor-oriented stays.
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Donner's Bay Resort is a 4.8-rated resort hotel located along the scenic Turtle-Flambeau Flowage in Butternut, Wisconsin. This pet-friendly and kid-friendly property provides a relaxed lakeside setting ideal for guests seeking a quiet retreat with fishing and boating opportunities nearby. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available, although the resort does not feature a pool or fitness center.
The resort is well-regarded for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with recent improvements by the owners enhancing the interior and adding a small kitchen area for food service. The on-site bar is a popular gathering spot praised for good drinks and casual bar food, creating a social space for guests and locals alike. Additionally, the property includes a bait shop, convenient for anglers on the lake.
Situated close to natural attractions such as the Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area and Lake of the Falls, Donner's Bay Resort offers easy access to outdoor recreation including sightseeing and water-based activities. The location is practical for travelers arriving by car, with Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport approximately 1.5 hours away and Gogebic-Iron County Airport about an hour's drive.
Visitors who appreciate a peaceful, uncomplicated lakeside stay have found this resort suitable for families and groups, valuing the owners’ attentive hospitality and community feel. While the overall score for nearby sightseeing and recreation is moderate, the majority of reviews highlight positive experiences with the staff and the friendly environment. Those looking for a traditional hotel experience may want to consider nearby alternatives, but Donner’s Bay Resort remains a solid choice for those focused on outdoor activity and casual comfort.
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friendly little bar with some rooms you can rent. We've never rented rooms because we've got a house to stay at but the bar is a great little stop. Friendly people and their shake a day prizes are some of the better ones around. They have gas for sale at a high markup for snowmobilers, but if you need gas you don't have other options as they're the only ones around. great view of the bay from the bar.
Very nice place. Marvin and Connie have made a world of difference since they purchased it. They have improved the interior and added a small kitchen so some food is available. The bait shop is nice and very convenient. The only place on the lake with bait. They are regularly open late.
First time at Donner's Bay Resort. Everything was fantastic. Had an absolute blast here. Marv was great! Poppy was a delight too! She loves her belly rubs! Anyone wanting to get out on the flowage should consider staying here! Food was also fantastic!
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was relaxed. It is not a hotel, we did not want one. It was a great cabin/resort. I pastor a church and this was very suitable for our family. The owners were great
You've gotta go in and meet Connie and Marvin. They're as Northwoods nice as you can find. Drinks are good, food is good. They sell gas right on the lake. Pull your boat in and check them out if you are on the Turtle.
Can’t comment on the rooms as we didn’t stay here but the owners and the bar are fantastic. Enjoyed talking with Marv and his wife, the owners. Great place to stop if you’re in the area.
Great place to stop! The owner, and the woman bar tender are very friendly. You feel at home! They seem to get everyone at the bar in a conversation. You can meet people from all over. I haven't eaten there, but they offer several bar food items. The folks next to us said it was great. The place is very cleaned, and maintained. I haven't stayed in the cabins yet, but I am planning to. Relatives stayed there, and said it was great. I was there snowmobile season, but will be back in the summer. It is a must try!!!!!
We visit annually in June. The owners, Marvin and Connie, go over and above to make sure their guests enjoy their stay. We had boat engine trouble and Marvin was more than willing to offer tools and fix suggestions for which was super helpful! The kids love it there just as much as the adults because of the hospitality too. A great place to go for the peacefulness of the north, good fishing and family fun.
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