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Dock and Pontoon on the lake, Docks on the lake and Stream - 11 miles of trails

Large living room area with wood floors, ceiling fan, game table, and TV

Dining table seats 10 comfortably - with more table space in LR and lower level

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9.0

Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

bruce, WI

Christie Mountain20 min drive
Devil's Kettle Trailhead33 min drive
Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)33 min drive
Lake Chetek36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

Need to remove lake/boat from the advert. The property is great the trails are very nice. The Wi-Fi did not work therefo...

Rodney M.

Oct 3, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4/Den

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - basement

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Premium Home On 600+ Private Wooded Acres W Private Lake Access On Scenic Hill

The Property
Maple Hill Retreat is located on 600+ acres of private wilderness in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It is a perfect place for a family or group retreat, honeymoon or anniversary. Used along with MyLakeLodge, it is also the perfect place for a private wedding, or large group event. Maple Hill is at the south end of the 600+ acre property overlooking the lower private lake, and the Lodge (MyLakeLodge Retreat - property id 4138091) is located on the north end of the property on the upper lake.

The property includes 2 private lakes, over 11 miles of private trails, beautiful woods and wetlands. Wildflowers, wildlife, and nature abound. Deer, wild turkey, hawks, eagles, Sandhill cranes, waterfowl, grouse, pheasant, loons, otters, hummingbirds, and songbirds of all kinds can often be watched from the lodge porch as well as on the trails. The property includes use of canoes and kayaks on the lake. Hiking, biking or cross country skiing on the trails is beautiful in all seasons. Many other activities are available on the property or in surrounding Rusk County.

The property has trails that lead to a small private dock just down the hill from the home that accesses the stream outlet for the lower lake - and your canoe or kayak can be easily taken into the lower lake, or hike the trail through the woods that leads directly to the lower lake with a large, private T-shaped dock extending into the lake. Property rental includes use of canoes, kayaks, and a row boat. There is a fire pit next to the home which is a perfect place to wind down the day, roast some marshmallows, and star gaze. The stars are amazing! The trails are groomed and include frequent park benches/park tables for hikers to sit, relax, and take in the spectacular views. Maps of the trails on the property are available for hikers and mountain bikes can be rented for use for an additional fee by request.

There are many groomed outdoor spaces, including overlooks to the lake, open spaces, and spaces surrounded by hardwoods and white pine. There is a basketball area, and a 6-person whirlpool/hottub.

The Maple Hill Home
Maple Hill is a spacious, 3-level, secluded home, located overlooking a private lake and stream outlet. It has 4 private bedrooms (pillowtop beds in each of the bedrooms complete with 620 count European bedding), three bathrooms with 2 showers and 1 european style tub whirlpool bath, a gas fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry area, a spacious wrap-around porch, cozy furniture with down quilts, 4 televisions with over 100 channel access, DVD players and use of many 200 DVDs, board games, wireless internet access, speakers for mobile play-list plug in in several rooms, a 6-person whirlpool/hottub, and many other luxuries. With 2 people in each queen or king bed and utilizing the bunk bed and futon, it sleeps 12 in beds, there are additional sofas or 8 inch full size foam mattresses for use. The lodge has central heating, numerous ceiling fans, and central air-conditioning in the summer. The Lodge is located with spectacular views of the stream, lake, woods, the sunset, adjacent fields, and wildlife.

If interested, please ask about additional optional facilities and packages available including:

* Golf cart rental for gentle trail use
* Mountain bikes for trail use
* Wii
* Additional kitchen/catering and event equipment rental
* Grocery pick-up prior to check-in
* Honeymoon and Anniversary packages
* Wedding packages

Property manager

Linda & Kelley

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not child-proofed, require close supervision.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bruce

Located in Bruce, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Christie Mountain and The Tee-Away Golf Course and Supper Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area and Flambeau River. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

bruce, WI

What's nearby

Memorial Park - 20 min drive
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith - 20 min drive
Christie Mountain - 20 min drive
Devil's Kettle Trailhead - 33 min drive
Lake Chetek - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Glory B's Corner Saloon - ‬6 min drive
‪River's Edge Park - ‬18 min drive
‪Winterhaven - ‬34 min drive
‪Hot Shots - ‬6 min drive
‪Burdy's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Premium Home On 600+ Private Wooded Acres W Private Lake Access On Scenic Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Premium Home On 600+ Private Wooded Acres W Private Lake Access On Scenic Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Premium Home On 600+ Private Wooded Acres W Private Lake Access On Scenic Hill?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Premium Home On 600+ Private Wooded Acres W Private Lake Access On Scenic Hill located?

Located on a lake, this Bruce cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 16 mi (25 km) of Flambeau River, Christie Mountain and The Tee-Away Golf Course and Supper Club. Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith and Memorial Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Rodney M.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Anniversary Stay

Need to remove lake/boat from the advert. The property is great the trails are very nice. The Wi-Fi did not work therefore the tv did not work hot tub was nice. Fire pit enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Lesley A.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

vacation

The house was big enough. However we we never had hot water in the kitchen! The water heater kept going out so everyone had cold to luke warm showers! The fire pit was great and the screened porch we enjoyed. We liked all the trails and rented a golf cart. The kids really enjoyed that. Walked down to the small lake and nothing was maintained! Weeds everywhere and a half way submerged pontoon was at the end of the dock. So not very pleasant to sit down there and we never did. The owner came over several times with the water problems but it never got better.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven C.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Annual family lake get-away

We stayed for a week in July 2023. It was our first (and last) time at this property. Unfortunately, the lake was a total disappointment. It is quite a distance from the house. The lake was low and mucky and there is a sunken pontoon right at the end of the dock. We were not able to enjoy the lake in any way. The house is roomy and has a wonderful wrap-a-round porch, but the housekeeping was unacceptable. We cleaned for appx an hour before settling in. The entire house needs a deep clean, (especially the kitchen), and better cleaning in between guests. We reported the poor housekeeping to the caretakers and also sent a photo, so I sincerely hope this situation has improved. It was a very unpleasant way to begin our vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chris G.

14 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

misrepresented and falsely advertised

Advertised and email stating pan fishing from dock. Use of pontoon that was flooded and sank. Kayaks, row boat and canoe full of dirty water. Swamp water as far as you could see about 1 ft deep. No water activities because no water. That's why we were excited to rent this place, Activities for everyone. No hot water in the kitchen the entire stay. Only 3 people could shower before hot water was out and 2 in the evening so many of us couldn't even shower during the stay. Propane grill was so dirty. Would have taken hours to clean and had a broken leg propped up by scrap things. Couldn't get it out of the garage to use. Had to cook in kitchen. Pet hair inside and out. Can't tell you how disappointed my entire family was. This place is falsely advertised and misrepresented. I feel a substantial refund is due.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

4 Aug 2023

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

Very beautiful

We had a great stay. Unfortunately mother nature was not kind prior to our visit. The waters were too low for fishing and the pontoon was not available 😕 (it had sank). The golf cart was a must. Trails were awesome. Mosquitos were not terrible (although we did spray the area).

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tina W.

11 July 2023

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

Beautiful place july 2023

It was amazing the wrap around porch was nice. The inside of the house was beautiful. The beds were very conformable so much room. The fire pit was nice but only used it once due to the mosquitoes were awful. The trails were nice we rented two golf carts which they were fun. The kids enjoyed riding them on the trails. They even had a bird chase them they thought that was funny. Im not sure what kind of bird. The hot tub was used everyday they really liked it. I wish i could of used it but its not handicapped equipped.The one thing was a bummer was they weren't handicapped equipped for a ramp to go in the house. I use a walker and stairs are a little hard for me. I loved the master room was on the main floor. I didnt go down or upstairs due to i cant do stairs. Loved the central air it was nice. Its a bummer they dont have a pool they should put one in. The water was dried up so we couldn't use the boats but it was ok because it was awful to be out with all the mosquitoes. I would go there again its so peaceful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

5 July 2023

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

Perfect place for a Wooded Getaway

The house was perfect for our group getaway, plenty of space for people to sleep and lots of course space for prepping meals. The golf cart and the trails were a blast.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara F.

26 June 2023

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

Great Trip Overall!!

The place was very clean and had all the amenities possible!! The screened in porch was awesome, we even brought our bag boards in there to play at night when it was raining. The fire pit was a little disappointing because the mosquitos were super bad, so we didn’t utilize it as much as we had liked, but they did have bug spray which really helped. We went to go use the kayaks at the dock and 3 of us ended up getting stung by bees which was a bummer:( but the kayaks were really nice! We wanted to use the canoe or the pontoon boat and they were both sunk so that was sad:( The owners did end up contacting us about our stay and they came there right away to solve the bee problem! One of the tvs wasn’t working properly right away and the owner was more than happy to help fix it and got back to me right away! Overall really enjoyable and great for a family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bobbie W., Madelia

23 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Overall was good. Rented golf cart. Got charged 200.00 when only got to use it a day due to flat tire.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin H.

31 May 2023

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

A mistake

AC didn’t work, lakes were almost impossible to get to, insects so thick it wasn’t safe to be outside, we left a day early to find a better fishing spot. Will not rent there again. I should get a refund

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W., Winona, MN

20 Feb 2023

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

Comfort in the Wilderness

The house felt remote, yet it was easy to get to. The caretakers, Kathy and Mike, were exceptional, going out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable. The house was very comfortable for our 3-generation, 3-household family staying there and all were interested in a return visit. I want to explore the trails some more, doing some "forest bathing," for all the soothing happiness it provides! We were fascinated by how the pontoon boat got into the lake, and sat there over winter in the water where an apparent spring exists.Things I wish I'd known or thought of to bring: outlet covers for the safety of the youngest members of our group; small mixing bowls; extra dishrag; upstairs bedroom, though very comfortable, does not have easy access to a bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

22 Aug 2022

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

Excellent property

The pictures did not do this house or property justice, especially the wrap around porch. We greatly enjoyed the house and all of it's wonderful amenities. The house slept 13 people comfortably and had room for us to spread out. The hot tub was a nice place for us to relax after a few days of golfing (Turtleback and TeeAway). We used the front space to play yard games and even had some people go out and enjoy the trails. I'd recommend this house to anyone who is looking for a nice, secluded weekend away in Wisconsin.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shar D.

5 Aug 2022

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

Quiet and Relaxing

The house and it's surroundings we're great. The beds were fabulous, and the hot tub was perfect. The only downside to this rental was the lake was not swimmable. Overall a very nice place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

1 Aug 2022

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

Fun!

We stayed for a long weekend and had so much fun! The hot tub and screened in porch were some of the top favorites of the group. There was also a golf cart we were able to rent and explore some of the trails! Plenty of room outside to play bocce ball and bags!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

12 June 2022

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

Great Cabin!

My family loved hanging out here. Trails were awesome, beautiful outdoor space. The wrap around porch is a highlight!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

5 June 2022

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Isolated with beautiful scenery. House was large with enough space and amenities to fulfill every need. The lake was beautiful too!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K., Northfield, United States

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Heart of Fall

This property was wonderful! I have searched for years for a secluded spot, and although this is closer to the road than I would have hoped, the views and private trails more than compensated for that. Animals were abundant and the screened in porch quickly became our family's favorite hangout. It was too cold for us to try out all of the amenities the owner offered, which is just one more reason we hope to return again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Pamela K.

6 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maple Hill

The renting process was easy. It needs some TLC. House and property was really nice, needs to be cleaned alittle more before guest arrive.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie W., Waukesha, WI, US

16 July 2021

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

Wonderful Place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is large, clean, and fully equipped. The trails in the woods are fun to explore by the available golf carts, the screened wrap-around porch is awesome, and the hot tub is a huge plus! There is plenty to do at this property, and we already have our next trip booked with this property owner. We would highly recommend a stay at this location. It was a great experience for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Xai L.

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Decent place

My family and I stayed for a weekend. The cabin was very spacious and we had plenty of space for everyone. It had a large outdoor hot tub that fit about 6 adults. We enjoyed the hot tub very much. In addition, the campfire was awesome as well. Communication was lacking with the owner at the beginning but it got better towards the reservation date . The cabin was hard to locate off the highway due to the small house number on the mailbox. I think it needs a bigger sign or something. A lot of renters can easily pass it off the highway. The lake is really a swamp and you have to hike about a quarter mile into the woods to get to the lake. Since it it’s more of a swamp, there’s a lot of bugs and mosquitos . We didn’t do anything on the lake even though there was free kayaks and canoe to use. It was a bit disappointing. There was a pontoon to use but it appeared to be very old and falling apart. We also did not want to pay extra to use it. The website pictures of the lake was a bit deceiving. If you come here in the summer, be ready to fight off bugs, mosquitoes and ticks. Overall, the stay was okay but don’t think I’ll come back here.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn W.

18 June 2021

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

Great getaway for a large group

My family really enjoyed this property! There were 8 adults and 3 kids and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house was clean and well stocked. The wrap around porch was a highlight. Outside there is lots of yard space for games and I'd highly recommend renting the golf cart to explore the trails. There is another rental on the other side of the 600 acre property that looked gorgeous. Only downfall was the water area. We expected swampy water based on the description and pictures but it was worse than we thought. We would have had to walk into mud to get into a kayak so we opted not to. Otherwise everything was great and we would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Bill M., Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

5 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

I recently rented this house and six family members stayed there for three nights. The inside of the house was very clean, well-appointed and comfortable. The beds were quite comfortable, though the den (bedroom 4) could use a curtain across the doors to increase privacy. The kitchen is great....lots of equipment, cutlery, dishes and pots/pans. Overall we had a great stay but the outside of the house needs some TLC....The yard and flower beds need to be weeded and trimming around the entire house/driveway/sidewalk is needed. The porch was very dusty, cushions need to be washed and cob webs need to be removed. The communication from the homeowner and property manager did not start well, but improved during the visit. We would recommend this house for anyone that enjoys the woods and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

1 Apr 2021

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

Great place

The property manager was great very helpful and it was a great place to stay very clean and quiet beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

30 Mar 2021

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

Lovely Time in the Winter Woods

If you are looking for time away in a remote location, this is your place! The house was large enough for our 8 adults to enjoy indoor activities playing family games, TV/movies, conversing, hot tubbing and playing foosball. The Gold Star of the place is the 600 acres of property! We snow-shoe and hiked to our hearts content every day of our stay and we regret not bringing our x-country skis for their trails. In the warmer months, I would love to explore the stream and lake associated with the property as well. The house photos/furniture is accurate and the rooms actually felt larger than I expected. I only gave 4 stars for cleanliness as I am pretty picky about dust, etc. Given this is a home not lived in 24/7, and it is winter in WI, the dust was minimal. One item I missed when looking for a place is that this house has no electric dishwasher; so plan time in your day for hand washing dishes. A bonus is that there is a second refrigerator in the garage for food/beverage storage. We really enjoyed our time and hope to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laine C.

2 Mar 2021

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

Wonderful chilly weekend

We stayed here in Feb 2021 with 2 other couples and 2 dogs. The accommodations were great and we each had a bedroom and bathroom with privacy. The kitchen is well equipped and easy to cook in.The rec areas had room for puzzles, card playing and we enjoyed the 6 person hot tub. Everything was clean and nicely furnished. I would have loved to explore the trails more but it was -15 most of the time, but I did get out for some star watching.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021