WilloWood Inn
The WilloWood Inn is the closest motel to Devil's Lake State Park. The motel itself is located in the middle of a stretch of forests and rolling hills, giving it an old-fashioned rustic feel. The WilloWood isn't part of any chain but is family-owned. Because of this, its decor is on the eclectic side. One room features a large painting of bare autumn trees with geese flying over them.
The WilloWood is a nice place for guests tired of corporate chains. Visiting the motel's website provides clues that the WilloWood is a bit different from corporate-owned lodging; the site features a prominent shot of the motel's owners smiling back at guests.
WilloWood Inn
S5509 Highway 123
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-5475
willowoodinn.com
Best Western Baraboo Inn
The Best Western Baraboo Inn is located near two local ski ranges, Cascade Mountain Ski & Snow Board Area and Devil's Head Ski Resort. There aren't many surprises here: The 82 rooms are affordable and clean, and the inn features an indoor heated swimming pool, on-site business center, free continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities.
Best Western Baraboo Inn
725 W. Pine St.
West Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-1100
bestwesternwisconsin.com
Thunderbird Motor Inn
Visitors to the Thunderbird Motor Inn might think they've stepped back in time to the heyday of Route 66. From the retro sign outside it to the clean but basic rooms on the inside, the Thunderbird Inn is a reminder that motels were once simple places for travelers to rest--not destinations in themselves.
Rooms here are clean, spacious and affordable. They come with coffeemakers, cable television, clock radios and--in a nod to the modern age--free high-speed wireless Internet service.
Thunderbird Motor Inn
1013 Eighth St.
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-7757
thunderbirdmotorinn.net
Article Written By Don Rafner
Don Rafner has been writing professionally since 1992, with work published in "The Washington Post," "Chicago Tribune," "Phoenix Magazine" and several trade magazines. He is also the managing editor of "Midwest Real Estate News." He specializes in writing about mortgage lending, personal finance, business and real-estate topics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Illinois.
