The King's Cottage ~ A Very Quiet Northwoods Retreat

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Harshaw, WI

Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)27 min drive
Timber Ridge Golf Club28 min drive
Lake Tomahawk36 min drive
Minocqua Park Complex38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

In a time when many vacation places are over-built and overcrowded, The King's Cottage offers the perfect retreat amid the quiet of the beautiful North Woods. The King's Cottage is built on 80 wooded acres crossed by nature trails and enclosing two spring-fed lakes. The rustic, wood-paneled cabin sleeps four comfortably in its two bedrooms.

There is enough right on the property to fill your day. If you have brought some reading matter you may just feel like relaxing in the rocking chairs on the screened porch. You may want to fish for bluegill and bass from a rowboat on the smaller lake, or from a canoe on the larger one. You may want to walk through the woods or sit quietly on the overlook bench. Keep your eyes open for wildlife - deer, coyote, red fox, beaver, and bear, as well as grouse and many other kinds of birds, call this home! In the winter there's cross-country skiing.

Off the property, half a mile's walk will take you to Bearskin Creek for trout fishing, or the Bearskin Bike Trail. The Pinewood Country Club, with its eighteen-hole golf course and Dinner Theatre, is two miles away. The shops and restaurants of Minocqua, Tomahawk and Rhinelander are about 15 miles away in various directions. As one of our satisfied guests put it, 'This is a great place to get away from it all and still be able to get back.'

The property is located equidistant from Minocqua, Rhinelander and Tomahawk. It abuts the Bearskin State Bike Trail. It is near the American Legend State Forest and Willow Flowage (over 6000 acre Canadian wilderness-like lake with nearly 100 miles of sand beach and wooded shoreline).

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Property manager

Richard Wm. King

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Harshaw

Located in Harshaw, this cabin is on a lake. Rhinelander Historical Society and ArtStart are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wisconsin River Cruises and Timber Ridge Golf Club. Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC and Elmer's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Harshaw, WI

What's nearby

Wisconsin River Cruises - 27 min drive
Timber Ridge Golf Club - 28 min drive
Lake Tomahawk - 36 min drive
Minocqua Park Complex - 38 min drive
Minocqua Winter Park and Nordic Center - 49 min drive

Getting around

Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ten Point Bar - ‬16 min walk
‪Moran's Landing On Swamp Lake - ‬23 min drive
‪Bonnie and Clyde Gangster Park - ‬15 min drive
‪Deakin Shores Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪Karch’s Up Nort’ - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The King's Cottage ~ A Very Quiet Northwoods Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The King's Cottage ~ A Very Quiet Northwoods Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The King's Cottage ~ A Very Quiet Northwoods Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The King's Cottage ~ A Very Quiet Northwoods Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin River and Ministry Sacred Heart Hospital. Rhinelander Historical Society and ArtStart are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

21 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary

The cabin was perfect for 2 people. The property and area, just beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

Absolutely beautiful Northwoods properrty! The forest and lakes here are the perfect getaway to unplug and recharge. The cabin was clean, maintained well, and has all the charm of a cabin up north. Bed was extremely comfortable. Loved hiking the property and surrounding trails. Nighttime bonfires listening to the sounds of nature was the best way to end each day!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

15 Oct 2023

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Peaceful retreat

Impeccably clean and well stocked cabin. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay despite a 24 hour rain. Great access to trails on and off the property. Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart D.

8 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harshaw Cottage

Our stay at this cottage was great. Our entire family enjoyed the stay including our 2 dogs. It was calming and private and beautiful country. I even made a 10 minute video of the lake at 5:30 am with the beautiful scenery and wilderness sounds to play back later at home. I would recommend this location to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

30 Aug 2023

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Great place

We really enjoyed our peaceful stay in the woods!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

9 Aug 2023

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Cosy and serene cottage

Our stay was quiet and we saw no one near the property our entire stay until an hour before we left when a woman on a horse went by. It was great having lakes front and back, also no one else around

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The cabin is very clean and cozy and has everything needed for a family of 4 to have a comfortable stay. Our boys are fishing enthusiasts and the front lake provided a lot of entertainment- they caught bass, bluegill, and crappie (once they studied up on how to fish a bog). They also swam. Both lakes on the property are beautiful and very peaceful. We were able to access the back lake ok, but other trails on the property were overgrown and probably better in other seasons of the year. Nearby access to beautiful Bearskin trail was a plus. We also fished with a guide in Minoqua, and had a great time. Fishing from the banks at nearby Rainbow Reservoir was also good. Overall this was a great vacation and we would come again! Only negative: the mosquitos are bad but we were prepared with bug spray.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harshaw vacation

Very nice location. Cabin is basic, with an old-time feel that we liked. More like 2 standard beds, than a queen and standard bed. There's a futon in the kitchen/living room too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin hideaway

My family really enjoyed the privacy and serenity of the king's cottage! From fishing on your own private lake to the beautiful trails. Ending each night with a fire and the sounds of nature. Will definitely come back!a

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

June stay

Cabin is nice. However property is split by a public road, it’s a dirt road, but it’s not a driveway. It’s pretty dead, but some people run utvs or horses down it. Due to this, we couldn’t let our dogs run as we expected to be able to. When the listing said 80 acres, our assumption was that it was a little bit more isolated. Though it was an assumption…. The lakes are very pretty, and can be used for swimming. However not super great for dogs. They’re essentially on Bogs, so where you get in on the big lake it’s instantly super deep, no 0 foot entry. The smaller lake has a very small area that you can get in, but there’s lots of logs to climb over. I would say the lakes are best suited for simply rowing or paddle boating, we were not able to find any fish in any of them. The listing says bluegill and bass, but we didn’t see any bait fish or anything. Just frogs. The best part of the property is the location. Right between Tomahawk Rhinelander and Minocqua, we were able to make our way to each of those places. Tomahawk for the races, Minocqua for the zoo and horseback riding, and Rhinelander for dinner. Communication was interesting, it was extremely good when I booked the trip, the host even sends you a packet in the mail with information. But when I asked a few questions after our arrival, I didn’t get any communication. I’m assuming there was probably a reason, maybe the host is on vacation himself or maybe there were some other reason.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

18 June 2023

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Nice, quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn and Shirley G., Brookfield

27 May 2023

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Perfect Getaway

We spent four nights at this lovely cabin. Situated in a secluded area, it was perfect for getting away from all the noise in the world right now. The cabin was VERY clean and had everything we needed. This was our first time vacationing with our 1-year-old pup, and he had an absolute blast. The only bummer was those pesky mosquitos and ticks, but we came prepared with plenty of bug spray and mixed up a 50:50 concoction of apple cider vinegar and water with a few drops of lavender essential oil for the dog, which actually seemed to help. Took out the paddle boat one day and walked the property daily, even took a quick dip in the lake when the temps hit the low 80s one day. Very "refreshing." LOL! Day trip to Minocqua to hike the Bearskin Trail gave us a mosquito/tick reprieve. There was plenty of wood for a campfire. The screened porch with rocking chairs was perfect for reading and just chilling. The only thing I would change is the futon in the living room, as it was quite uncomfortable. We would love to return and experience all the seasons there! (P.S. Heard and the saw the resident porcupine everyone was writing about in the guest book. Amazing!)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M., Wisconsin

30 Apr 2023

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Cute cozy and comfortable!

Cabin was clean, cozy, comfortable and quaint! Would definitely stayed again. Love exploring the property!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

29 Mar 2023

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A True Gem in the Northwoods

We came up to the Northwoods with my parents (and our pups) to scout out potential property for a future family vacation spot. We instantly fell in love with Richard’s cabin. It was everything you’d hope for in a cozy little cabin for our quick weekend trip. It was incredibly well stocked (probably one of the best I’ve ever stayed in) and incredibly clean. The location was a perfect spot for us to explore the nearby areas. And so incredibly peaceful and quiet. There was too much snow to explore the beautiful property, but we hope to come back in the summer or fall to stay again and do some exploring. We loved every minute here and were incredibly sad to leave. This property really sets a bar for what we are looking for in our future Northwoods retreat!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B., Wisconsin

26 Feb 2023

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Winter Wonderland

We had SUCH a wonderful time! My husband and I came up for a long weekend with our 3 dogs, spent the whole time hiking in the northwoods, snowboarding, watching dog sled races, and smashing fish frys. Richards place was MUCH nicer than I expected. The cabin was super clean and cozy. We kept a fire in the wood burning stove and snuggled the pups and read from books in their bathroom library…highly recommend reading “how to talk like a Minnesotan.” Richard was really responsive and answers any question you have before you ever need to ask it. We went in the middle of a snow storm and the roads were actually plowed to get back there too, and it was apparent someone had recently plowed his driveway which we totally weren’t expecting. OH! Also, the sauna was amazing. I’m so tired of all these dumb infrared saunas….Richards sauna ideas the real deal. Fire, hot rocks, and water, and it smells like cedar once it’s heated up. We would sit in the sauna til we were sweating and then run outside and roll around in the snow per the directions. True Wisconsinites. Thank you for the stay Richard!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

26 Feb 2023

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Ideal Northwoods Vacation Spot

I've been visiting the King's Cottage destination for the past five years, and I've consistently had wonderful experiences with each stay. I recent years, I've begun exploring the many nearby cross country skiing trails during my long weekend stays here. The property is always so well maintained, and it's always a rejuvenating experience to make my annual trip here.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robb T.

8 Feb 2023

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Great Spot for Peace and Quiet

Lovely little cabin that has everything you need. Beds were comfy, kitnchen was well stocked, and tons of firewood. Thank you!

Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was exactly what I was looking for. A quiet place in the Northwoods, where I could relax and just enjoy nature. the cabin was cozy and comfortable. I will definitely be staying there again!

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

10 Oct 2022

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Nice Cabin, good location

Cabin was perfect for our stay. Rode bikes on Bearskin Trail, cabin only a short distance from trail, could ride bikes direct from cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

26 Sept 2022

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Seclusion

Nice private, quiet and secluded property. Clean. Nice hiking trail and small lake with canoe and paddle boat. Very scenic setting. It is rustic but cabin has all you need

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rae D.

14 Sept 2022

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Wonderful North woods getaway

Cozy comfortable cabin for 2 adults and a medium size dog. Very clean, easy to find, don't let it's initial appearance fool you. Great front porch, comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen. Lakes and miles of trails. Thanks for the seasoned wood!! We split some more for the inside stove. Tight bathroom space for heavier person or mobility-impaired. Watch the 3rd step on the entrance stairs - it's been repaired but is now an inch higher rise so tripping is easy. Would recommend bringing a couple soft folding chairs as the only seating is a small low hard futon. But, overall we really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the peace and quiet and wildlife. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnold S.

31 Aug 2022

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Cabin-chic and cozy

Having two lakes as 80 acres is a great boon! We enjoyed canoeing the lakes and hiking. Space seems a lot bigger with trees! And close to a beautiful hiking and biking trail. Kitchen has everything you need, and the beds are comfy. Also, and a big plus for a cabin, no bugs inside. Only downside: the pier needs some TLC, but the cabin is great.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

30 Aug 2022

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Quiet and restorative week

We had a very quiet and restorative week in the woods. Our needs on site were handled expeditiously. We loved being able to bring our dog with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

20 Aug 2022

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Such a quiet retreat!

Usually when we go up north we get a place right on the water. This cabin is not, but it’s only a short walk down to a very pretty small lake. There is no beach and not good fishing (which was fine with us on this trip) so all you can do is bring down a lawn chair and sit on the pier (which extends over a marsh) and read or just enjoy the beauty. There also is a second lake which is a very nice hike from the first lake. We didn’t use the paddle boat or other boats provided. But oh, we enjoyed walking in the woods and the peace and quiet of this secluded place so much. We were able to let our dog run free and she loved it. The rustic cabin itself is small but has all the essentials. The front porch is great, with comfortable rocking chairs. The cabin is NOT handicap accessible … the steps onto the porch are rather precarious. We also loved sitting around a fire each night. Wouldn’t recommend it for a family with small children as they would need room to play and probably a beach. This was just what we needed to relax this year, and we would come again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

26 June 2022

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Nice secluded getaway

We loved this rustic northern Wisconsin experience. The cabin had all the essentials and we had a great weekend! We will be back because we have family in the area, but enjoyed our own place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Wm. King

Father of three daughters. Enjoy most outdoor activities, especially silent sports.

Why they chose this property

We enjoy Northern Wisconsin and all the natural beauty and recreational activities it has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Hiking or cross country skiing on the miles of trails. Biking the Bearskin bike trail.
Boating on the Willow Flowage. Canoeing, swimming, fishing...
The cabin has a paddle boat, rowboat and canoe for your use.