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Canoe Bay

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The only Relais & Châteaux property in the midwest, Northern Wisconsin's favorite wilderness retreat, Canoe Bay, has upped the ante for lakeside cottages with four recently opened cabins. The striking two-story structures blend a modern aesthetic (cathedral ceilings; panoramic windows) with sustainable design and old-fashioned comfort. Cedar decks incorporate recycled wood, fireplaces are made from local stone, and Arts and Crafts-style rugs keep things cozy. Ultimately, Canoe Bay is designed to allow those in search of relaxation and privacy the chance to be left alone, one reason couples have found it a perfect place for a romantic (and ecofriendly) gettaway.

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From Travel + Leisure , AUG 2004

Canoe Bay is probably the most luxurious resort in Wisconsin. Rooms are done in nubby chenilles and lots of beige, with overstuffed sofas and Arts and Crafts-inspired furniture—a friendly, Pottery Barn kind of aesthetic—and they're easy to spend time in, offering plenty of space, gas fireplaces, and duvet-swaddled beds you can really sink into....MORE>>

– Nathan Lump The Wilds of Wisconsin

From Travel + Leisure , FEB 2002

The seven rooms and 11 cottages have all the necessities to thaw out chilly spots in a relationship: fireplaces, down comforters, and whirlpool tubs, plus lake-view decks (in case things get a little too hot). The new Lakeside Cottage has the same Frank Lloyd Wright—inspired look as the others, but the custom-made emperor bed is six square feet larger than a king—enough room to fight and make up without ever leaving the covers....MORE>>

– 50 Romantic Hotels

Last updated August 2004