Stayed here for 3 nights during the winter. (Sand County rentals manages it.) Awesome architecture. No need to leave if you bring food to make. Small kitchen and bathroom, but that's not why people stay here. Beautiful site along the water, gorgeous during the winter. Bring your own birdseed, aa they only provided sunflower seeds. It was below zero the whole time, so using the fireplace made it colder at night, but excellent during the daytime. Consider packing puzzles, games, and your reading material. If you do go into town, check out Del Bar for an upscale dinner. Unique building provides a unique experience.
Find the hidden pennies and the 'secret panel' if you are up for a challenge. Enjoy the location,...
Read moreWell worth the $5 tour led by knowledgeable volunteers. Disregard the information on the internet including the Mirror Lake State Park website stating that the cottage is closed. You can check the cottage's Facebook page to confirm it to be open. Note that the cottage is only open one afternoon a month, the second Sunday. The cottage can still be rented for $325/night with a two-night minimum including a canoe although there may be a slight discount during winter. It is among the smallest and final designs made by FLW in 1958. For tours, park in the gravel lot by the road and walk the long driveway to...
Read moreInteresting little cottage by FLLW. It is hard to see as the tours are only offered one Sunday a month from 1-330PM. Fortunately we happened to be in town during that time and were able to take the tour for the $5 suggested donation. It is run by volunteers of the Wright Foundation and you can tell how passionate they are about the work and the history. The tour is only about an hour and very...
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