Cranberry Resort was built in 1947 and was extensively remodeled in 2006. The facility consists of a 1 story building, containing 3900 square feet of restaurant and bar floor space, as well as a 1900 square foot outdoor patio.  The facility has a capacity of 130 for inside dining, and another 100 can be served on its patio during accommodating weather conditions.  The bar is 25 feet long providing seating for an additional 14 customers, and can open its stage setting to the entire facility.

To many people, the name “Cranberry Resort” has become synonymous with Indian Lake.  For generations, people who vacationed at or just passed through Indian Lake would visit the famous “Cranberry Resort” as somewhat of an annual pilgrimage.  Often, however, it would become a regular eating and drinking destination for visitors once they learned of its good food and hospitable atmosphere.

Prior to its operation by the present owners, the facility was known for almost 3 decades as “Billy’s World Famous Cranberry Resort.”  The history – and legend – of Cranberry Resort has roots even deeper than old Billy.  Before it became known as “Billy’s World Famous Cranberry Resort,” the restaurant was owned for many years by a fellow named Dusty Rhodes.  Quite naturally, the place was called “Dusty Roads.” It specialized in shrimp and chicken baskets.  It gained its reputation early on as an oasis where one could get a drink when visiting the nearby marina, or just a place to get off the dusty roads.

Cranberry Resort is a quaint restaurant nestled on a string of islands in the middle of Indian Lake in western Ohio, with an address of 9667 State Route 368, Huntsville, Ohio. The little village of Huntsville is actually located about four miles from the restaurant, and is one of 9 towns or villages which surround Indian Lake.