Stewart Inn History 1

Stewart Inn History

1906-1913
Hiram & Irene Stewart (original owners, principles of Barker & Stewart Lumber Mill)

1913-63
Louis & Abbie Dessert with children Blanche, Howard & Louise (a lumberbaron family from Mosinee)

1963-79
Helen Baeseman Hering

1979-86
John & Carol Luszczak

1986-1991
Joy & Rudy Horsch (first family to open the Stewart Inn as a B&B, recognized as one of the top BnB’s in the country by Norm Simpson, author of Backroads and Country Inns)

1991-2001
Dennis & Chikako Massey

2001-2016
Paul & Jane Welter (re-opened the Stewart Inn in 2002 and ran as a B&B for ten years, a Select Registry property)

2016-Present
Randy & Sara Bangs (re-opened the Stewart Inn in 2017, recognized in 2022 as the #1 rated hotel in Wisconsin and the #7 rated Small Stay property in the country)

Must be experienced Amazing experience not to be missed! Incredible craftsman home and incredibly knowledgeable host. All recommendations spot on! Delicious food and camaraderie took this experience to the next level. So much to do and see in the area. Can't wait to plan our return!

TripAdvisor has again awarded the Stewart Inn as the #1 small hotel in Wisconsin and #5 in the U.S.  Read the full details and book your stay with us.