Camp Infirmary

The original Sterlingworth Hotel was a grand structure with a nearby collection of small cabins, overlooking Mill Lake, on Lauderdale Lakes. While the main hotel was demolished, rebuilt, then ravaged by fire, this single cabin miraculously survived the years.

Fast forward to 2012. Tereasa sees this cabin countless times while driving down the highway. One day, she finally pulls over. A handshake deal and five hundred bucks later, we’re back with the trusty flatbed trailer to bring it to Camp Wandawega. Once perched on its new home, we rip out the musty carpet, the drop ceiling, and gut it to the joists. A proper cleaning and a new roof to keep the water out — it’s the perfect artist’s retreat.

In 2026 we updated the Sterlingworth Cabin to the Camp Infirmary:

Outfitted over months of collecting, the space brings together vintage camp nurse equipment, a stocked self-serve medicine cabinet, and a surplus of bandages ready for the small mishaps that come with a good day outside.

This cabin has been part of the camp for years. Its current use felt inevitable.

The interior leans into its purpose. Equal parts practical and atmospheric, with just enough old medical charm to make you think twice about “walking it off.”

Please note:

This is a novelty accommodation. While it can be used for sleeping, it is best suited for short stays or as an auxiliary space within a larger booking.