Lake Wissota was formed by the construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Chippewa River in 1915. The area, flooded in 1917, was generally a little used forest and swamp wasteland. Some farms, however, were forced to move. Built by the Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Company, an engineer on the project named the lake by combining the beginning of “Wisconsin” and the ending of “Minnesota”. When completed in 1917 it was the world's largest manmade lake.

About twenty years later, Harry and Blanche Lea (the current owner’s grandparents) purchased 4 1/2 acres on the southwest corner of the lake, and in 1953, with one cabin already moved to the property across the ice, three more cabins were built and the Hideaway Resort was established.

Each cabin is unique with its own personal charm and includes these extras that will make your stay relaxing and enjoyable: