29757 S Nicaboyne Lake Rd, Danbury, WI 54830
offered at $650,000
3 beds | 2 baths | 2,926 sq ft | 5 garage stalls
A rare find on Lily Lake with stories layered into the walls. Built in 1945 by the same craftsman behind local landmarks like the Cabaret and What the Heck, this log home started as a gathering place known as Leahy's Rustic Lodge Resort on Lily and Nicaboyne Lakes where patrons could arrive by boat. Nearly eighty years later and converted to a year-round residence, you can feel the nostalgia throughout the special property.
Set on 4.5 acres with 176 feet of shoreline on Lily Lake, this isn’t just a lake home; it’s a piece of the area’s story, carefully restored and thoughtfully carried forward. The owners preserved the history while also strengthening and enhancing its current use.
Restored with Intention
The field stone fireplace, once central to the restaurant’s dining room, has been rebuilt and fitted with a wood-burning insert that anchors the living space and invites long evenings by the fire. The bar is positioned where it stood as the Rustic Lodge Resort, greeting you upon entry. Carefully restored and sealed with epoxy to preserve its surface, it remains both functional and full of personality. You can’t replicate something like this! Nearby sits a 1906 player piano, complete with rolls of music valued around $20,000, and feels right at home here. The kitchen holds onto its original cabinetry, complete with beloved bear-shaped hardware. Rather than replace it, the owners embraced it. Stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and hood bring modern function, while a custom island, crafted from leftover materials from other projects—adds both workspace and story. It’s a space that feels collected, not manufactured.
On the main level, two bedrooms offer direct access to the 3-season porch. A newer three-quarter bath was cleverly created by reconfiguring what were believed to be the restaurant’s original men’s and women’s restrooms. The primary suite includes its own bath, ready for the next owner’s vision. The insulated three-season porch, complete with an electric fireplace, extends the seasons beautifully. It leads to newly constructed decking and sidewalks that connect the home to the outdoors with ease. The upper loft is arranged as a bunk area and overlooks what was once the restaurant's dining room. This space is an ideal retreat for a full-house of guests, currently furnished with two queen beds and two twins. The partial basement beneath the original structure houses laundry and mechanical systems.
The 4.5-acre setting offers privacy and possibility - gardens, gatherings, quiet walks, or simply just space between you and neighbors. The newly constructed heated garage is a standout feature with heated floors and doors on both the front and rear, allowing for vehicles, recreational equipment, workshop space, or hobbies. In lake country, space like this is invaluable. An additional older garage carries its own history, with the lofted areas once used as modest living quarters. Original details remain, including a concrete wash tub and built-in linen storage. Today, the structure serves as a creative workspace, currently used for freeze-drying and preserving homegrown produce. Bonus charming structures: the meticulously maintained outhouse (serviced regularly) and chicken coop—small reminders that this property has always been a place of self-sufficiency and hands-on living.
Updated Essentials:
County: Burnett
Year Built: 1945
School District: Webster
Property Tax 2025: $2,028
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Presented by: Shannon McDonough - Keller Williams Premier Realty
Information provided for marketing purposes only. All measurements, room dimensions, and square footage are approximate, not guaranteed, and have not been independently verified. Buyers should verify all information, including property boundaries and room sizes. Some furniture and items shown may have been added as digital staging for visualization purposes.*
