Notes from the host
Historic Calderwood Lodge
Old Supper Club turned into a lodge with all of the modern conveniences! - Stay where Al Capone, John Dillinger and his gang did in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. Their gang would park their convoy of Ford Model T’s near the lake on a dirt road that now forms 240th Avenue.
Enjoy level, sandy shorelines and amazing sunsets with the western exposure from the elevated lodge. 5 acres lot with over 300 feet of lake frontage, the Lodge is the perfect retreat for any family or group of friends.
Calderwood Lodge features 11 Smart TVs, the original 20 person bar w/pool table & arcade game. The lodge has six bedrooms!
The shoreline borders Bone Lake. Bone lake stretches 1,665 acres and has a depth of 43 feet. The immense size of the lake makes it home to excellent fishing. Musky, northern pike, and bass are just a few of the trophy fish that can be caught on the lake.
• 6 Bedrooms all on the main floor
• 3 Bathrooms
• Sleeps 20+
• Great Fishing
• Open concept living, kitchen, and dining room
• Dining area
• Office space with desk and chair
• 11 Flat Screen TVs
• Patio with Grill
• Stainless Steel appliances
• Toaster
• Coffee maker/grinder
• Roaster
• Lakeside fire pit!
Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom One: One king bed
Bedroom Two: One king bed
Bedroom Three: One king bed
Bedroom Four: One queen bed plus twin bunk beds with single beds
Bedroom Five: One queen bed plus twin bunk beds with single beds
Bedroom Six: Two bunk beds with single beds
Other Highlights:
The Calderwood Lodge also contains a great deal of history.
The Lodge was constructed by Charles Calder between 1918 and 1922. During these five years of construction, Calder used natural stone and lumber from the surrounding Bone Lake region to build the lodge. Calder grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he owned a successful van and storage business. Many of the profits from the van and storage business were reinvested into land along Bone Lake. By 1891, Calder acquired a total of 720 acres on the shore of Bone Lake. At the time, the land had an estimated value of $22,000.
Throughout the roaring twenties and up until the Great Depression, the lodge consisted of 14 rooms and 7 additional cabins. The wealthy came from all parts of the Midwest –Chicago, Milwaukee, Iowa, and the Twin Cities–to stay at the famous lodge. Guests arrived in Luck by train, where they were then chauffeured to the lodge. The lodge provided the wealthy guests with expensive dinners, reaching prices as high as $6 a plate (or $98 in 2018 dollars). Furthermore, the water in the springs contained high levels of lithium, which had high medicinal value during the 1920’s. Consequently, many customers arrived with large containers so that they could bring the water home with them.
Although the prohibition began in 1920, strong evidence suggests that the lodge continued to serve alcohol. The alcohol was hidden across the lake in concrete storage vaults. Boats transported the alcohol across the lake.
The lodge’s fabulous reputation caused the world’s most notorious gang members to visit it. In the late 1920’s, Al Capone frequently stayed at the lodge with different friends. John Dillinger and his gang also stayed at the lodge in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. Dillinger’s gang would park their convoy of Ford Model T’s near the lake on a dirt road that now forms 240th Avenue. Additionally, gang leader Ma Barker and criminal Alvin Karpas were also known to have stopped in the lodge during their trips to Fremsted Lake in Webster, Wisconsin.
Parking: There are two private driveways with ample parking space for all your party's vehicles.
Safety Features:
As guests, your safety is highly important to us. Having effective measures in place can greatly reduce the risk of injury/harm in the occasion of an emergency. The main safety features included are:
•Smoke Detectors
•Carbon Monoxide Detector
•Fire Extinguisher
House Rules:
There are a number of house rules that come along with this property and we ask guests politely to respect them. Let's work together to achieve the optimal experience. Doing your part means:
• Outdoor Quite Hours 10pm-7am
• No smoking
• Up to two dogs allowed. There is a $150 pet fee per dog.
• Check in anytime after 4PM
• Check out by 11AM
This home is designed for families and responsible adults. This property DOES NOT allow parties of any kind unless written approval is given, including but not limited to:
• Wedding Parties
• Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
• Event Parties, etc.
We do charge an event fee based on the size and type of event, please inquire if you have any questions!
There are plenty of spots for RV Parking and camping as well.
