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Nearly one hundred years of building community and inspiring adventure.
Family-started, and family-focused.
The Shaver Lake Village Hotel was originally founded and built in 1930 by Charlie and Eloise Eckert, who called their special hotel and tavern Eckert’s Lodge. It quickly became a staple in the community for good food, great conversation, and for forging friendships old and new. Unfortunately, a fire broke out on the property and destroyed 20 of the original 23 cabins, as well as the restaurant. Charlie and Elouise were devastated by the loss and weren’t able to afford rebuilding the property in full, but it was a testament to the love and ties they had with their neighbors when the whole community rallied together to help them rebuild, donating supplies and labor hours. The Bretz boys who owned a nearby mill dropped off lumber and building supplies and the Harshman’s who owned the neighboring general store and post office called The Trading Post gave food and liquor to them so they could continue operating their business while under construction, saving them from financial ruin.
Relics of our past for all to see.
In the 1940s, the Eckert’s were once again so successful and popular that they were able to add 8 additional rooms on the property which now make up the main building of the Shaver Lake Village Hotel. These rooms, as well as the original cabins, still serve travelers today and are decorated with original antiques and vintage decor that have stayed with the hotel throughout its long history as a beloved staple of the community. As you walk through our hallways you can see original photographs of the hotel and cabins in their earliest iterations, as well as their gradual growth to the present day. Our guests who explore the property will see signs of our past out and around too, such as the boiler that used to heat water that ran through pipes under the parking lot to melt snow in the winter, or the old ski pulley that would lead snow enthusiasts up the bunny hill.
