Loon Lodge Details
Loon Lodge has been conceived and created as an all-encompassing, self-managed vacation or meeting facility where you have complete control over your work or play environment. Most everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable visit is at your fingertips including a kitchen to prepare your meals, a full bar with multiple booths and tables to entertain yourself and guests. There’s also an outdoor patio area with tables, outdoor grilling station, and an awesome private fire pit area to enjoy the evening and roast a few marshmallows. The Lodge provides a wide array of entertainment options including a pool table, air hockey table, pinball, and more. The PA system and sound board to play your own tunes, while you roller skate or play shuffleboard. Free WiFi and TV is available for you and your guests.
Rooms
The Loon Lodge has five bedrooms and with other accommodations can sleep up to 15 people. Room themes include the Loon Room, Harley-Davidson Room, Western Room, Outdoors Room, and the Packer Room. There are a total of 6 bathrooms including the theme rooms and public restrooms. Linens and towels are provided as are complimentary toiletries. Each room has an individual AC/heating unit and ceiling fan, as well as a private entrance for comfort and security.
Room Facilities
- Linens & Towels provided
- In-Room AC/heating units
- Individual full baths in 4 of 5 rooms
- Ceiling Fans
Food & Beverage Facilities
The Loon Lodge is set for you and your guests to handle all your food and drink preferences that you bring along. There’s a full commercial kitchen to store and prepare your meals including refrigerator, stove, griddle, and large industrial oven. There’s also an outdoor grilling station if you prefer (you provide the charcoal). You’ll have use of the beautiful 12 seat bar with additional tables and multiple booths to serve your meals, watch the game, or just entertain your guests.
Rental - How It Works
On Site Self Entertainment
All Available Free to Use
Bean Bags & Pinball
Rollerskating & Foosball
Air hockey & Shuffleboard
Outdoor Facilities
The Loon Lodge has ample parking for you, your guests, and their toys and trailers. There’s a large patio area with tables for serving food, or just gathering to chat, and an area for a rousing game of bean bags. The totally unique circular fire pit area offers privacy for you and your guests to enjoy, sing, and roast marshmallows around your evening fire.
Kitchen
Coffee maker, crock pot, dishwasher, industrial refrigerator and stove, and more...
Room Amenities
Ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, central air plus window AC/ heat for each bedroom.
Parking
Free Parking with room for boats and trailers as well.
Outdoor Amenities
Charcoal Grill, Outdoor dining area, private yard and patio area with fire pit.
Safety & Suitability
Accessible-height toilets, grab rails in bath & shower, step free access, and more...
Security
Keyless Entry for safety. Private entrance. Outside perimeter motion detecting security cameras.
House Rules and Policies
- No pets allowed
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
The Loon Lodge is a Non-Smoking facility
Security
Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion.
Over a Century of Existence
The lodge has a history of bringing together community members for various fun activities. Formerly known as the Lake Arbutus Pavilion, it was built in 1921 by Joe Hanus and opened for business for the first time in June 6 of that year. The building was constructed on large springs, so as people danced, the floor would bounce, making it easy to keep in step. It is believed to be the only one like it in Wisconsin and perhaps in the U.S.
In 1938, the building was sold to Joe and Violet Vieau, who operated it as a roller rink with the same name. After Joe’s passing, Violet assumed her maiden name, Teeples, and continued as a single owner.
Gay and Dale Olson bought the building in 1967 and changed the name to Thunderbird Roller Rink. They remodeled twice during their ownership and a mini golf course and game arcade was added to the property in 1973.
In 1988, the Olsons sold to Rand and Yvonne Rendmeister, who ran it until 2006. New owner Brian Darling changed the name to Club Twilight in the hope of attracting a younger crowd to the business. However on Jan. 9 2011, during the process of remodeling the structure, a fire started causing severe damage. Brian and Shawn Darling chose not to continue remodeling or reopen.
Just a few months later in May 2011, Jerome and Hope Laufenberg purchased the building, changing it back to the original name, the Lake Arbutus Pavilion. Open for business in October 2011, The Pavilion operated as a roller rink, small diner and a venue for business meetings and the like. Unfortunately, it closed permanently in February 2018 and stayed empty for the next four years.
In July 2021, Jeff Elliot and Debbie (Bunny) Gorniak bought the property. They spent the next year remodeling. The walls of the lodge remain full of historic photos and signs paying homage to the history of the building and the Hatfield community. The care and craftsmanship that went into preserving as much of the original building as possible is evident when you walk into the, now named, Lake Arbutus Loon Lodge.
