Really close to Bearskin Trail, walking & biking trail, downtown, and all the amenities that Minocqua features. Located on a non-motorized private lake which adds quiet to your vacation. Come and relax and enjoy nature.
Property manager
Jill Zimmerman
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available
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Lakefront cabin with kayaks, firepit, dock & spacious interior
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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
Note from host: This is a family/couples retreat.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Minocqua
Located in Minocqua, this cabin is on the waterfront. Campanile Center for the Arts and Vilas County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Timber Ridge Golf Club and St. Germain Golf 9 Hole. Travelling with kids? Consider Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC and Eliason Hardware and Lumber. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Minocqua, WI
What's nearby
Northwoods Wildlife Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Minocqua Park Complex - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Torpy Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Bearskin State Trail - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
Culver's - 5 min drive
Thirsty Whale - 6 min drive
Nacho's Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Perkins American Food Co. - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Great couples & family retreat! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Great couples & family retreat!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Great couples & family retreat!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Great couples & family retreat! located?
This family-friendly Minocqua cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Island City Antique Market and Lakeland Area Dog Park. Torpy Park Beach and Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
If you are looking for peaceful place to stay on a non motorized lake this is the place to be. Enjoyed all the wildlife at all times of the day and the recently updates to the house.
Our stay was great!!! So much wildlife around the cabin. Fishing was awesome, we caught tons of fish!! House is clean and well equipped. Owners are very responsive. Nice being right on the edge of town, feel the privacy with all the necessities right down the road!
We took our first trip with our newborn and 5 year old son to this cabin. It was excellent! The location was close to everything we wanted and still so quiet and private. The cabin had plenty of space and was very clean. We even left a stuffed animal behind and the mailed him to us right away! Loved the experience.
We stayed here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful, well equipped, clean, and the views of the lake are amazing. Nice 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, plenty of parking, and right on the water. It's close enough to town for a city visit and for supplies, but still had a feeling of being out in the woods away from it all. We visited in October so it was too cold to enjoy boating or swimming but a summer trip would be great. We did have some nice campfires watching the deer in the woods who came up to us right by the cabin, loons and ducks on the lake, and the stars above. Communication with the property manager was excellent. We had to shuffle out arrival and departure dates and they worked with us. Everything about the visit was great. We will definitely be back! Thank you
We had a comfortable and relaxing week-long stay at this cabin! It was very clean, well-equipped and cared-for, and a great location: it was a drive of only a minute or two into Minocqua and Woodruff for those times when we needed retail therapy, yet it felt MILES away from civilization when we were fishing off the dock or staring out the beautiful lakeside wall of windows! Lots of recent renovations have obviously taken place throughout the cabin, and we especially appreciated the great master bedroom and bathroom updates! Hopefully the mattress in the smaller bedroom will be replaced soon - the couple staying in that room said that they spent the night rolling towards the center of the bed. We enjoyed watching all the neighborhood wildlife around the cabin: multiple deer families, loon family, turtle and fox. There are TONS of fun things to do in this area for all ages and interests - so glad we had a whole week to enjoy it all!
We enjoyed the wonderful accommodations and the beautiful setting on the small lake. We liked going out in the paddle boat. It was nice watching the loons and deer. We brought our bikes and were close to the bike trails in the area...even got some shopping in. Overall wonderful vacation time!
There isn't one bad thing to say about this property or the area it is located in. Would highly recommend to anyone. Will also look to stay again in the future.
Very well kept property with great improvements in progress. Location is excellent for activities around the area. Lake is very quiet, being a non motorized lake. Paddle, pontoon boat provided was great for fishing or an evening cruise around the lake. Fishing was decent as we caught largemouth bass, bluegills and a small northern. Overall no complaints and a big thumbs up.
We had a great time staying here and so glad we did. The view is great, right on the lake. The house was a great size, had everything we needed, and the kids loved it. It was so nice to have a fire pit, Lake access to fish, and the little pontoon paddle boat. Close enough to town to run for groceries or go to the shops, but quiet enough that we could enjoy the stay. Will definitely be staying again!
This place was exactly what we needed. Beautiful views of the lake from the master bedroom and front room, amazing backyard, quiet, peaceful lake that we spent hours on each day. Surrounded by nature and had many encounters with the deer family in the woods and the duck family on the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
This property was going through a remodel at the time of our stay. Host did let us know that a few days prior. Missed the screened porch that was pictured in ads.
Overall though this place is great! We had ample fishing, and the lake to ourselves as we stayed during the week.
Would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your cabin.
This stay was very nice and relaxing. We enjoyed our time fishing and relaxing by the fire.
Our family very much enjoyed our time at this cabin! We will be back!!
Our time was spent fishing, by the fire pit, at the local zoo, and enjoying our time at some local restaurants.
The host was extremely nice and communication was fantastic.
Thanks for a great week! See you soon!!
Quiet lake cabin close to everything. Enjoyed fishing off the dock and paddle boat. The swim pier and camp fire area were great. Launched our ski boat several times at School House Bay boat landing with ample trailer parking on Minacqua Lake. The cabin had everything we needed and was clean inside. The patio door and screen doors could use some work.
Another great stay at this cabin! Our kids had a wonderful time. Lots of time spent swimming and fishing. Plenty of wildlife to see including a huge snapping turtle and a new baby loon.
The cottage was as advertised, very pleasant and clean. However on day one a septic system problem arose, burned out pump which was fixed during the last day of or stay. Unfortunately during the interim we assumed it would be best to limit our wastewater output, which really hampered basic things like showering, flushing and dish washing. No fault of the owners, I have a mound system myself and have had the same thing happen. Fixed now, should be good for 20 years!
This cabin was the perfect getaway for the week! Great location, close to town, but still feels very tranquil. Cabin is very clean. Loved the fire pit area, and fishing dock! Also enjoyed the deer wandering around the cabin! We will definitely book this property again in the future!
This was everything we hoped it would be, a peaceful and quiet get away for a week . The cabin itself had everything that you needed to enjoy your stay. really enjoyed watching the deer coming so close to the cabin both morning and evening and not have a care that we were there. The lake was perfect temp for swimming and fishing. The weather was also perfect for fires at night while listening to the loons. We hope to do this again in the future.
This area is the perfect location (in my opinion for a trip up north) it's just enough off the beaten path to give you a sense of escape from the world but yet close enough to where you can bike downtown Minocqua in 10-15 minutes. The non-motorized lake was great as it was quiet and the kids could swim and fish without worry. Yet it was a 5-10 minute car ride to drop the boat in Lake Minocqua if needed. The home itself was good sized for our family (2 adults, 2 kids) and we never felt we needed more. The property was clean inside and had everything we needed. All was in good working order and do not have any complaints. The only negative was the cleanliness of the exterior. However, growing up in this setting I understand the work involved in keeping an exterior kept up. Having the maintenance or caretaker wipe down the screen porch picnic table and ensure the grill(s) are not covered in spider webs would go a long way.
Otherwise, the setting and home was beautiful and perfect and we would love to book again in the future.
Zach M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
dennis d.
30 Aug 2018
awesome
good bass fishing
dennis d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Bob S.
30 June 2018
Great location and cabin.
Really enjoyed our stay. Fishing was good, plenty of deer sightings, centrally located between the downtown area and supper clubs. Cabin had everything we needed. Nice and clean.
Bob S.
About the host
Hosted by Jill Zimmerman
Bootown Retreat LLC. 3 Business owners born and raised in Baraboo, WI. Brett, Andy, & Brad all graduated from Baraboo High School bought this property to share with their families.
Why they chose this property
The Loon's Nest features all the benefits of a northern getaway along with close shopping and restaurants. The fishing on our lake is outstanding too!