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The Lodge at Leathem Smith is the epitome of a lavish getaway and fitting for the entire family. Only steps away from the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan and Sturgeon Bay, this resort is loaded with favored amenities such as Madelyn Marina's 48-slips offering seasonal and transient dockage for vessels up to 60 feet.

Summer heats up with not-to-be-missed Lodge Events including live music from international recording stars and open-fire fish fries. Check the Lodge Events page for upcoming excitement! Unique appetizers and a Pacific rim infused menu awaits your palate in this "living, breathing" menu as the daily selections change with the wind.
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In 2011, Paul Meleen purchased the notable property to provide Door County with a unique place that offers the best of waterfront lodging, dining, entertainment and marina access, all in charming Sturgeon Bay. It is with great pride that we welcome you to our historic facility and sincerely hope you enjoy your stay.
Room amenities include cable on TVs, semi-private patio/decks, free Wi-Fi, whirlpool baths, and kitchenettes. And all rooms include a deluxe continental breakfast with made-to-order omelette bar May through October and weekends November through May! The main lodge at the Lodge at Leathem Smith is Sturgeon Bay's most nostalgic getaway for couples, groups and families alike.
Call to book our "Winter Romance & Champagne" special this beautiful winter season! When you book Friday-Saturday, your room rate will be $159/night and you will receive complementary chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne from the resort. When you book Sunday-Thursday, your room rate will be $129/night and you will receive the same complementary additions.
Our onsite restaurant, Kona Bay, features an eclectic menu that pays homage to the state's love for cheese, meat, and hearty food. With specials always changing, your palette will be tantalized with new tastes and new favorites. Unique appetizers like duck & bacon fried poppers, lumberjack fries, and Bavarian pretzels will definitely excite your taste buds.
Door County weddings at The Lodge at Leathem Smith is the perfect backdrop for your special day. From bridal showers and rehearsal dinners to martini nights and golf outings, we offer extensive wedding services for uniquely perfect celebrations. Your wedding is the most important day in your life and we want to create a memorable, personalized experience for you.
Reviews (10)
Lisa Berger
Lisa Berger
Dec 01, 2021
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Too few waitresses which made the dining experience lacking. Those that worked did their best under the circumstances.
Food was good, but it was not hot which I like.
Because of low help, the tables were not cleared off when people left which is unpleasant to look at while dining.
Prices were good. Staff was courteous.
Michael P.
Michael P.
Nov 03, 2021
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I stayed in one of the king bed suite rooms which was quite comfortable. It is a bit outdated but it was very clean. The price per night is reasonable and it is very cozy with a couple of fireplaces going. The complimentary breakfast was really good with someone to make you an omelette to order!
Mary Creech
Mary Creech
Oct 27, 2021
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Pictures were very deceiving. Breakfast at 8am. Way too late for people needing to leave early. No phone on room. Restaurant open at 4pm. But cook didn't start till 4:30 ??
Property was very pretty.Not very clean. Disappointed, won't return.
Sylvia Shepherd
Sylvia Shepherd
Oct 16, 2021
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TV is way to low on desk. Very poor lighting. The fan is bad along with mold in bathroom. Faucet will blow you away. Curtains don't work. Beer can on patio when we arrived. This room was disgusting.
Holly Duve
Holly Duve
Oct 04, 2021
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First let me say I loved our visit to Door County I've waited years to come here and decided to celebrate our anniversary. I had a hard time finding a hotel I called many places when I called the Lodge I asked many questions and was very mislead. She said the guest rooms were clean and updated and were on the water. I asked her the difference between both locations and she said the guest rooms were much nicer. Our room was very outdated and run down. It appeared to be cleaned but the walls were cracked and crumbling the carpet was stained and the bath tub had mold surrounding it. Our shower head
Erys Purmoar
Erys Purmoar
Oct 01, 2021
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Definitely was not worth the price. The whole place is dated and could use some updating. The bed was smaller than advertised and rather uncomfortable, and half the jacuzzi jets barely worked. We could hear every stomp of the family staying above us.
The staff was trying, but seemed very overwhelmed and overworked. Some amenities were unavailable because there weren't enough people to staff them.
Tori Martinez
Tori Martinez
Sep 21, 2021
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The event we had at The Lodge was perfect! The space was just what we needed for 100+ people, the staff was wonderful, the food delicious, and the accommodations for our guests worked great and even included breakfast. Couldn't have asked for a better experience in planning and executing our daughter's Quinceanera!
Laura P.
Laura P.
Sep 20, 2021
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We stayed in a Captains room. It was advertised as having a queen sized bed but it was tiny. That bed was full size. Our porch was barely a slab of concrete and the cheap plastic chairs were filthy and covered in cobwebs. The tiki bar was closed by 7pm Saturday evening so we had no where to enjoy a drink outside.
The place was clean but understaffed. It was not at all worth what we paid.
Christopher August
Christopher August
Sep 01, 2021
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I've never been more conflicted about a review. On the one hand, this is a cozy, old fashioned kind of place with a great history and amazing "bones." You feel like this is a place that decades of families have come to for special weekends. The location is prime and the value for the area is quite good. Yet, as many reviewers pointed out, the place suffers from inconsistent staffing (as in, the kitchen may or may not be open that day depending on if anyone came in) as well as some unmet deep cleaning needs. We had several bizarre hiccups over the course of our stay that, at times, really tested
Barb Wolf
Barb Wolf
Aug 31, 2021
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The only reason I rated this place so high was the location and view were very nice. The room was awful! We had a first floor room with sliding door to a “patio” (slab of cement with 2 filthy plastic chairs on it it). The door didn’t lock, but they had a curtain rod there to stop it from being opened. My husbands towel was so stained; looked like makeup that they didn’t get out. In the morning I found a hair in my bed which was way to long and dark to be mine. Breakfast was a joke. The fresh fruit was far from fresh. The pineapple chucks were brown and the grapes had mold on them. The poor