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Perfect for Families & Friends, Pet Friendly, Horse Theme, Log Cabin, Fireplace
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 849.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Mountain, US-WI
- Crooked Lake23 min drive
- Shawano Lake54 min drive
- North Star Mohican Casino78 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Cedar Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Cedar Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Cedar Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Dining Area
About this property
Perfect for Families & Friends, Pet Friendly, Horse Theme, Log Cabin, Fireplace
Enjoy a getaway stay in a quaint two-bedroom log cabin with all the amenities. The Cedar Cabin will sleep up to 8 people with the additional fold-down futon couches in the living area.
A full kitchen with an oven, microwave, 10 cup coffee pot, & apartment size refrigerator & stove. Included in the kitchen are all the plates, cups, bowls, coffee cups, & utensils, as well as pots & pans for cooking. There is complimentary coffee included, should you need more just ask. The Cedar cabin has a small table & chairs.
Northeast Wisconsin is not very commercialized so it is the home of some great Supper Clubs, Bars & Grills, Breakfast Restaurants, small winery's, & coffee shops. The area is made up of many families & cottages who have resided here for multiple generations, many of them more than 100 years! When you arrive to the Ranch, we will give you a short list of great places, but get out and make your own adventure & be sure to let us know how it went!
The cabin has dish network television with 2 fold down futon couches in the living area that make down into a double for an additional beds.
The bathroom is a full bathroom with a shower, including complementary soaps, a bathroom sink, & toilet. Towels are provided. If you need more, during your stay, please ask.
There are two bedrooms in the cabin. One has a queen size bed with all the bedding & the second bedroom has 2 twin beds, also including bedding.
The patio to the Cedar has wooden chairs & a picnic table, as well as a fire pit. Wood is available on the Ranch for purchase.
The Cedar cabin is close to the Maple Cabin & 4 of our 5 campsites so it creates a great sense of community or a great space for larger groups traveling together. It is in close proximity to the horse paddocks on this portion of the Ranch. Enjoy your horses from your cabin porch! Ample parking for horse trailers, trailers for ATV's & UTV's, boats, and multiple vehicles is available.
The visiting horse barn is a short walk to the top of the Ranch should you prefer a stall. We do not allow stallions on the Ranch and all visiting horses must have a current negative coggins. Horse trail passes are not required in the National Forest in Oconto County.
If you are bringing your ATV or UTV we do have direct trial access. Once you have arrived on the Ranch, park your truck and ride the duration of your stay in your ATV or UTV. If you are from a state other than Wisconsin, you do need an out of state trail pass to be legal on the trails. It can be purchased through the DNR website for $35.00.
The Cedar Cabin is dog friendly. You will need to provide a current proof of rabies for your dog. Please remember, we are in the national forest and there are wild animals as well as other Ranch guests, our own horses, dogs, & guinea hens. Your dog needs to be under your control at all times.
If you are coming from a distance or out state, we are only 70 miles from Green Bay so take a day and the opportunity to check out the iconic Lambeau Field, National Railroad Museum, Bay Beach, or the Lake Front!
In the past, we have had many Ranch Guests from other foreign countries. Some have done the loop around the UP and back down through Michigan which was very popular pre-covid.
If you are interested in trying a recreational activity and do not have the equipment, there are places in the Northwoods who rent equipment. Just let us know and we are more than happy to help you find one of these companies. Rentals are available for UTV's, snowmobiles, down hill skis, cross country skis, snow shoes, paddle boards, kayaks, pontoons, fishing boats, & fat tire bikes!
A full kitchen with an oven, microwave, 10 cup coffee pot, & apartment size refrigerator & stove. Included in the kitchen are all the plates, cups, bowls, coffee cups, & utensils, as well as pots & pans for cooking. There is complimentary coffee included, should you need more just ask. The Cedar cabin has a small table & chairs.
Northeast Wisconsin is not very commercialized so it is the home of some great Supper Clubs, Bars & Grills, Breakfast Restaurants, small winery's, & coffee shops. The area is made up of many families & cottages who have resided here for multiple generations, many of them more than 100 years! When you arrive to the Ranch, we will give you a short list of great places, but get out and make your own adventure & be sure to let us know how it went!
The cabin has dish network television with 2 fold down futon couches in the living area that make down into a double for an additional beds.
The bathroom is a full bathroom with a shower, including complementary soaps, a bathroom sink, & toilet. Towels are provided. If you need more, during your stay, please ask.
There are two bedrooms in the cabin. One has a queen size bed with all the bedding & the second bedroom has 2 twin beds, also including bedding.
The patio to the Cedar has wooden chairs & a picnic table, as well as a fire pit. Wood is available on the Ranch for purchase.
The Cedar cabin is close to the Maple Cabin & 4 of our 5 campsites so it creates a great sense of community or a great space for larger groups traveling together. It is in close proximity to the horse paddocks on this portion of the Ranch. Enjoy your horses from your cabin porch! Ample parking for horse trailers, trailers for ATV's & UTV's, boats, and multiple vehicles is available.
The visiting horse barn is a short walk to the top of the Ranch should you prefer a stall. We do not allow stallions on the Ranch and all visiting horses must have a current negative coggins. Horse trail passes are not required in the National Forest in Oconto County.
If you are bringing your ATV or UTV we do have direct trial access. Once you have arrived on the Ranch, park your truck and ride the duration of your stay in your ATV or UTV. If you are from a state other than Wisconsin, you do need an out of state trail pass to be legal on the trails. It can be purchased through the DNR website for $35.00.
The Cedar Cabin is dog friendly. You will need to provide a current proof of rabies for your dog. Please remember, we are in the national forest and there are wild animals as well as other Ranch guests, our own horses, dogs, & guinea hens. Your dog needs to be under your control at all times.
If you are coming from a distance or out state, we are only 70 miles from Green Bay so take a day and the opportunity to check out the iconic Lambeau Field, National Railroad Museum, Bay Beach, or the Lake Front!
In the past, we have had many Ranch Guests from other foreign countries. Some have done the loop around the UP and back down through Michigan which was very popular pre-covid.
If you are interested in trying a recreational activity and do not have the equipment, there are places in the Northwoods who rent equipment. Just let us know and we are more than happy to help you find one of these companies. Rentals are available for UTV's, snowmobiles, down hill skis, cross country skis, snow shoes, paddle boards, kayaks, pontoons, fishing boats, & fat tire bikes!
Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
8.8 out of 10, (15 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count as guests in Maximum Cabin Number
Events
Events allowed
Small Corporate Events, Family Reunions,
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs (Proof of Rabies) Horses (Negative Coggins)
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small Corporate Events, Family Reunions,
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Mountain
Located in Mountain, this cabin is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Menominee Logging Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nicolet National Forest and Crooked Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mountain, US-WI
What's nearby
- Crooked Lake - 23 min drive
- Potawatomi Carter Casino - 38 min drive
- Shawano Lake - 54 min drive
- Menominee Casino Resort - 56 min drive
- North Star Mohican Casino - 78 min drive
Restaurants
- Skinny Dave's - 5 min drive
- Everbreeze Resort - 8 min drive
- Water Edge Lodge - 9 min drive
- Schoolhouse Bar - 9 min drive
- Scoopers - 9 min drive
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About the host
Your host
Welcome to Spur of the Moment Ranch, located in Mountain, WI. We are located 65 miles Northwest of Green Bay, a short 75 minute drive! We are a small Resort starting our 25th year in business. Ann & Skip Maletzke, your hosts, purchased the Ranch in the fall of 2000 as way to enjoy their horses as they slowly transitioned into the next phase of their live, empty nesting. Twenty-four years later, we are still enjoying the property, our Ranch guests, and the peace and quiet the Southern-end of the Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest has to offer. Ann often refers to it as, "her little peace of heaven." In 2014, our daughter Sarah joined them to help out on the Ranch. She is now General Manager of the Ranch as we have started to retire and enjoy a little bit of traveling ourselves. The National Forest is a huge recreational area open to many different user groups in all four seasons. Many people bring their own "toys" or animals and enjoy the days playing in the 666,000 acres we are fortunate enough to be able to call our "back yard." Ranch quests often bring their ATV's, UTV's, Horses, kayaks, boats, & bikes in the spring, summer, or fall. In the winter, many guests bring snowmobiles, cross country skis, down-hill skis, ice skates, sleds, & ice fishing gear. It is a great way to enjoy the beauty in all four seasons! We are dog friendly so don't leave them behind. They just need a current proof of rabies.
The Ranch is also a great place if you just want to get away and relax. One of the most beautiful attributes of the Ranch happen to be the night sky! The complete darkness & absence of city lights allows you to see the moon, the starts, the brilliance of the Milky Way & even an occasional sneak peak at the Northern Lights! Be sure to make time for an evening campfire! We have enjoyed many stories, eaten a few fancy smore's, enjoyed a few well played guitarists, & shared a lot of laughs!
See you soon!
The Ranch is also a great place if you just want to get away and relax. One of the most beautiful attributes of the Ranch happen to be the night sky! The complete darkness & absence of city lights allows you to see the moon, the starts, the brilliance of the Milky Way & even an occasional sneak peak at the Northern Lights! Be sure to make time for an evening campfire! We have enjoyed many stories, eaten a few fancy smore's, enjoyed a few well played guitarists, & shared a lot of laughs!
See you soon!
Why they chose this property
Spur of the Moment Ranch sits in a very unique location in the state of WI offering many different activities with a minimal to no cost fee. Plan your days around a variety of options. Enjoy a morning of hiking at Butler Rock, Hager Mountain, & Quartz Hill. All hiking spots climb to an over look point the forest and range in levels of difficulty.
Climb 132 steps to the top of the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower! The view is incredible, especially in the spring & fall. Take a hike through Cathedral Pines & enjoy a little bit of history as it was told by the Holt Logging Family. This pine forest was preserved by Ms. Holt for her children & is the oldest stand of pines in the state of Wisconsin.
Spend a day rafting, kayaking, canoeing, or boating on the many great rivers, streams, & lakes int he area. Two miles from the Ranch you can check out Chute Pond, a widening in the Oconto River and jump of the rocks or slide down the natural rock slide, Slippery Rock. There is also great fishing with easy boat access. Don't forget to check out some of the great white water rafting opportunities down the Wolf or Peshtigo Rivers.
If you love history, there are a wide variety of historical places close to the Ranch to check out! The Mountain Log Home, the Holt Balcom Logging Camp, Camp 5 & the Train Station in Laona, and the Green Lake Park & Beach are just a few!
In summer and fall, be sure to check out the Lakewood Fish Hatchery run solely by volunteers! The DNR gives the fish to the NOCTA, Northern Oconto County Trout Alliance and volunteers feed them, clean their tanks, & maintain the hatchery. Be sure to stop by on Saturdays from July 1st- Labor Day weekend for a tour!
If you are into shopping, Northern Oconto County has some unique & fun shops to check out! Sweet Memories, a great candy store will not disappoint! Northern Perks for your cup of java to start your day! Joan White Studios is a local wildlife artist who uses wood as her canvas!
Climb 132 steps to the top of the Mountain Fire Lookout Tower! The view is incredible, especially in the spring & fall. Take a hike through Cathedral Pines & enjoy a little bit of history as it was told by the Holt Logging Family. This pine forest was preserved by Ms. Holt for her children & is the oldest stand of pines in the state of Wisconsin.
Spend a day rafting, kayaking, canoeing, or boating on the many great rivers, streams, & lakes int he area. Two miles from the Ranch you can check out Chute Pond, a widening in the Oconto River and jump of the rocks or slide down the natural rock slide, Slippery Rock. There is also great fishing with easy boat access. Don't forget to check out some of the great white water rafting opportunities down the Wolf or Peshtigo Rivers.
If you love history, there are a wide variety of historical places close to the Ranch to check out! The Mountain Log Home, the Holt Balcom Logging Camp, Camp 5 & the Train Station in Laona, and the Green Lake Park & Beach are just a few!
In summer and fall, be sure to check out the Lakewood Fish Hatchery run solely by volunteers! The DNR gives the fish to the NOCTA, Northern Oconto County Trout Alliance and volunteers feed them, clean their tanks, & maintain the hatchery. Be sure to stop by on Saturdays from July 1st- Labor Day weekend for a tour!
If you are into shopping, Northern Oconto County has some unique & fun shops to check out! Sweet Memories, a great candy store will not disappoint! Northern Perks for your cup of java to start your day! Joan White Studios is a local wildlife artist who uses wood as her canvas!
What makes this property unique
Spur of the Moment Ranch is very unique, especially as you start your day! We have 5 miniature donkeys who will kindly take the place of your morning alarm! As soon as they hear or see any sign of movement on the Ranch, the choir will start with braying donkeys! We also have 15-25 guinea hens at any given time. For us, they are working birds cleaning up ticks, bug larva, small snakes, or rodents from the Ranch! Most importantly, their antics and games they play amongst themselves keep our Ranch guests watching & laughing!
We do have a Camp Store with a variety of goodies! We have the essentials you may have left behind in your excitement to get on the road. We also have t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, stuffed animals with our logos for keep sakes! Don't leave the kids behind, we have great t-shirts, bug hunting vests, & games for purchase! On Saturday evening we have a happy hour! Enjoy meeting other Ranch Guests while enjoying a drink on the deck or at the bar! Again, bring the kids, there are always smoothies!
If you are bringing an ATV, UTV, or horse we do have direct trail access to the Nicolet State Trail. Once you are on it, you can make it to Forest, Florence, Langlade, Marinette counties & the UP of Michigan! Your adventure is endless!
The Ranch also offers a few horse activities. We offer riding lessons & driving lessons. All lessons include learning to groom, saddle, & ride! We offer Saturday Morning Kid's Donkey camp where the kids learn a little bit about the donkeys through games & dress up! All activities are by appointment! We also offer Scouting Merit Badge, birthday parties, or youth & community education programming with the horses! Sorry, we do not offer traditional trail riding.
The Ranch is very family friendly. We host a lot of reunions throughout the summer & fall months. Many of our family groups have multiple generations & need a variety of accommodations! We have got it!
We do have a Camp Store with a variety of goodies! We have the essentials you may have left behind in your excitement to get on the road. We also have t-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, stuffed animals with our logos for keep sakes! Don't leave the kids behind, we have great t-shirts, bug hunting vests, & games for purchase! On Saturday evening we have a happy hour! Enjoy meeting other Ranch Guests while enjoying a drink on the deck or at the bar! Again, bring the kids, there are always smoothies!
If you are bringing an ATV, UTV, or horse we do have direct trail access to the Nicolet State Trail. Once you are on it, you can make it to Forest, Florence, Langlade, Marinette counties & the UP of Michigan! Your adventure is endless!
The Ranch also offers a few horse activities. We offer riding lessons & driving lessons. All lessons include learning to groom, saddle, & ride! We offer Saturday Morning Kid's Donkey camp where the kids learn a little bit about the donkeys through games & dress up! All activities are by appointment! We also offer Scouting Merit Badge, birthday parties, or youth & community education programming with the horses! Sorry, we do not offer traditional trail riding.
The Ranch is very family friendly. We host a lot of reunions throughout the summer & fall months. Many of our family groups have multiple generations & need a variety of accommodations! We have got it!
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