What It Means That Fox Lake Lodge Is Off the Grid

Fox Lake Lodge is off the grid by choice: its cabins have no TV, telephone, computer connection, or microwave. Instead, the cabins are equipped with propane-powered light fixtures, a refrigerator, and a stove. This is a deliberate part of the resort's wilderness setting, not a utility failure — so you should arrive expecting to unplug rather than to stay connected.

What "off the grid" actually covers here

The resort describes itself as "uniquely and completely off the 'grid'" and states that it takes pride in staying that way. The clearest, most concrete part of that claim is the list of things you will not find in any cabin:

• No TV
• No telephone
• No computer connection
• No microwave

Everything on that list is framed as intentional. The wording is "we take pride in being able to say we do not have" these items — a statement of purpose, not an apology for missing equipment.

What the cabins do have

Off the grid does not mean without power or comfort. According to the resort, every cabin is comfortably furnished and includes:

So the trade-off is specific: you keep lights, cold storage, cooking, and a lake view, and you give up screens, phone lines, internet, and a microwave.

Why this matters for planning

The absence of a telephone and computer connection is the detail most likely to affect your trip, because it changes how you handle the basics:

• Arrival logistics. Without a phone in the cabin, you cannot rely on calling from your room to confirm directions or coordinate a late arrival. Sort out your route and timing before you lose signal.
• Communication with home. If someone needs to reach you, plan for that in advance rather than assuming the cabin line will cover it.
• Cooking and food storage. A refrigerator and stove are provided, but a microwave is not. Plan meals that work with stovetop and oven cooking.
• Evening routine. Propane lighting sets a different tone than electric lighting. If you read or play cards after dark, bring what you need for that.

The wider setting supports the same idea

The off-grid cabins sit within a fully serviced wilderness retreat. The resort lists a boat launch, store, nature trails, canoes, boat and motor rental, a sandy beach, a swimming area, sauna and hot tub, campfire sites, and a horseshoe pit. Campsites include water hookup, a fire pit, and a picnic table, plus access to hot showers.

That combination is the point: shared amenities and outdoor activity are available, while the cabins themselves stay deliberately free of screens and connections. Guest reviews quoted on the site describe it as "a great escape for a weekend," a "great clean place," and cabins that are "always clean and very well maintained."

Who this suits — and who it doesn't

This setup works well if you want a genuine unplugged stay and are comfortable planning around no phone or internet in your cabin. It works less well if you need reliable connectivity for work, expect to make calls from your room, or want a microwave for quick meals.

If connectivity is essential to your trip, treat that as a deciding factor before booking, and confirm your own arrangements for communication and navigation ahead of arrival.