Awesome Vacation!

Guest: Amy (WI)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

We had an amazing time at the cabin last week. The lake is so clear and peaceful. The kids loved trying to catch fish with their hands. This was our first trip to the area so we went to all of the area towns and the distance to all was great. The cabin was well stocked and we wanted for nothing. We cannot wait to come back to the beautiful Birchwood area and your cabin. Thanks again for opening your cabin to us.

Owner response: Thank you so much, we are so happy you had a good time. Our goal has been met when people like you enjoy your stay and want for nothing in our cabin. Thank you too for being such good renters. We appreciate it when our guests treat our home as well as your family did. We hope to see you back in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Our Summer Up North Vacation

Guest: Dee (Blue Mounds, WI)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/10

Our stay at Pinecone Retreat was great. Sometimes you wonder how long ago the pictures posted on the website were taken, but we booked this wonderful place for our weeks vacation in the summer. It had everything we could ask for except a pool, which is my 11 year old daughters requirement. It was on the ATV trails, we could take our 4 legged family member & there was a place to swim in the lake. It is a beautiful place. My husband couldn't believe this was the right house we were going to stay in for the week when we pulled down the driveway where Jean greeted us. The house is perfect, the kids had their own room & bathroom downstairs & we had our upstairs. The covered deck in the mornings was awesome to sit & listen to the loons & watch the sun shine on the lake. Thank goodness for the air conditioning. It was definitely warm when we were there & the skeets were not to fun, but we loved every minute of it. Very relaxing with everything you need, just like you were at your own home.

Owner response:We are so glad you had a good time. It was nice meeting you and your family and your dog. Thanks for the taking time to post a review and we hope to see you again soon, Jean & Wayne

Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nice home; Beautiful view of lake

Guest: Mark, Ginger, Paul, Julie, Kaitlin and Megan (Chatfield, MN)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/16/10

We had a great Labor Day weekend at Pinecone Retreat. The home is very clean, nicely decorated, and really comfortable. The kitchen is well-stocked with everything you need. We had a relaxing time on the pontoon. Even though it was cool, the kids enjoyed jumping into the water from the swimming dock. We also enjoyed the Spider Lake Saloon at the end of the drive way. Thank you for the complimentary bottle of wine...it was wonderful. We wish we could have stayed longer. Next time we'll bring our ATV's!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Place to Unwind

Guest: JR (Plymouth, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

We loved the Pinecone Retreat. Seven of us were very comfortable. Large enough so we were not at all cramped but small enough to give us "together" time. The deck is the perfect place to unwind from anything stressful. We loved to just sit and watch the lake. The owners were great about everything. We rented the pontoon and spent time jumping in the water. Very nice lake for that. Did not have much luck with fishing, although we did not expect August to be a good time of year for that. I would highly recommend this property.

Owner response:We appreciate the kind words and are happy you had a good time.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great family place; prepare to be relaxed!

Guest: Jodette (Duluth)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/07/10

Pinecone Retreat is a great family get-away. Perfect for the 6 of us with indoor and outdoor options for everything. Huge yard for kids, and a large deck that has a great view of the lake. Be sure to check out the sunsets from the deck...gorgeous! We spent more time on the deck than in the house, and it made it so nice for the dog. The kitchen has everything you could possibly want to prepare whatever you have in mind. No need to think "will they have a...." Trust me...it's there! Beds were comfy; bathrooms are nicely done - and there's even a mini-kitchen in the family room. Jean has a way with 'northwoods' decorating, and it feels like home. They take exceptional care of the place, inside and out. This isn't a busy 'mega-resort' with jet skis and a golf course. But if you're looking for a place to do a little fishing, swimming, ride your ATV or just kick back, this is the spot.

Owner response:Thank you so much for the nice review. It is so nice to meet great people like you. I enjoyed our visit and your good coffee on the deck. Thanks for staying with us and hope to see you again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Beautiful cabin

Guest: Beth (IL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

The cabin was beautiful and clean! Wonderful scenic view from deck! The kitchen was all set to step into to cook! We enjoyed the rowboat (motor included) for taking out on the lake to fish. I would recommend staying here, a very comfortable home away from home.

Owner response:Thanks for taking the time to review. I appreciate all your kind words. Jean

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Deb, Sparky,Cupcake, LB & NB (-)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/09/09

Girls Weekend! 32* and 3" inches of snow. Our beer cans went for play ground equipment! We had fun as always! Diso, Deb, Sparky, Cupcake, LB & NB

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Guest: John & Julie (-)
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/25/09

This is the greatest vacation we have had in a long time. Beautiful cabin, fun fishing ( a lot of little one's) great 4 wheeling. Your cabin is the best place that we have stayed at up here! You have made our time up here Amazing!! John, Julie, CJ, Nicole & Eddie

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Guest: Brad & Shelly (-)
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

We had a good time fishing with 3 kids. Used the pontoon quite a bit. The veiw is great. Time went too fast. Thank you for letting us use your home it is very nice and we may build something similar, like the kitchenette downstairs. Brad and Shelly

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Guest: Kim & Russ (-)
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

What a week. 1/2 the week was sunny and goergeous and the other 1/2 wet and windy. Doolittle Park is an excellent place for taking the family swimming and its only 5 miles away. We had great times by the campfire and playing card games. The first night we caught tons of fish- I caught about a 36" northern- but lost him on the way to the net. Crappies were great early evenings-200 feet off our dock. Endless nights & early mornings sitting on the covered deck. Was so peaceful and relaxing. Such a fun get away- I can't believe it's over already. Kim & Russ & family The best part of the trip was that I caught a fish-we found Doolittle Park- I learned how to play the card game, golf and won them all. Noah (age 7) The best part about this vacation was that we found Doolittle Park and it is a nice and peaceful place to swim, tan and relax, Oh, and play. I also liked fishing on the lake, Oh and thanks for a nice vacation place. and this vacation house has a really nice veiw of the lake. Jordan (age 10)

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