Location: Ladysmith, Northwest, Wisconsin, USA (2 Hrs East of Mpls/St. Paul on Hwy. 8) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
The Riverview-Retreat is a beautiful, early 1900's privately owned and fully equipped vacation rental home, located on the spectacular Wisconsin Flambeau River. Available for a relaxing mid-week, weekend, week or longer retreat!
All seasons provide exciting and diverse options for the avid outdoor enthusiast. For those who are seeking a comfortable, quiet place to simply relax and unwind the spacious home provides many options to suit your needs.
Located in Northwestern Wisconsin's Vacation Heartland, the Flambeau Riverview-Retreat is within easy driving distance from several major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. Regardless of your starting point, the Flambeau Riverview-Retreat is a perfect getaway for Summer, Fall, Spring or Winter excursions.
Offering the convenience of an in-town, yet secluded, location and the privacy of a single-family home, the Riverview-Retreat features many amenities:
• Dish TV, 32" LCD TV & high-speed wireless internet service
• First floor laundry
• Gas-fired fieldstone fireplace
• Updated kitchen
• Full dining room
• Large living room
• Large all season sun-porch
• Expansive river view deck
• Rear deck with gas grill; overlooks the backyard raised garden
• Sleeping accommodations for seven+, all with new mattresses and upscale bedding for your comfort (1 bedroom/bath suite located on the 1st floor, and 3 bedrooms + sunroom with 1 shared bath on the 2nd floor)
• First floor half bath
Ladysmith, and the surrounding Rusk County area, offer many outdoor sporting activities throughout all four seasons! Below are examples of the offerings that draw so many visitors to the area:
• Canoeing and Kayaking
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Hunting
• ATV
• Snowmobiling
• Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing (Mt. Christie; Hardscrabble)
Pack a picnic and head out to one of the local/regional parks; visit the local farmer’s market, located within a couple of block’s walking distance of the home; plan a day of hiking in the Blue Hills, located just a few miles west of Ladysmith – and be sure to bring your camera! Attend the annual Mardi Gras Festival or County Fair; visit the local railroad exhibit; plan a day of canoeing on the Flambeau River with one of the local outfitters. Fish right from our riverbank or head up to Lake Flambeau (just a few miles North) - there are Bass, Walleye, Crappie, and Muskie just waiting for you! And if you’ve never experienced a Northern Wisconsin Supper Club, be sure to put that on your “Must Do” list – there are plenty to choose from!
Regardless of your interests, be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy the comforts of the beautifully appointed home!
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Regretfully, out of consideration for our neighbors, no special events/parties are permitted. Maximum occupany is 8.
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Please call or e-mail regarding availability.
Keywords: Single Family Home
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Gas Fireplace : Beautiful Field Stone Fireplace
- Clothes Dryer : Located on the First Floor
- Washing Machine : Located on the First Floor
- Parking Off Street
- Linens Provided
- Air-Conditioning
- Beds
- Twin/ Single (3)
- Sleep Sofa /Futon
- King
- Queen
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Music Library
- Video Library
- Satellite Or Cable
- Stereo System
- CD
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Full Kitchen
- Dish Washer
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Rear Porch overlooking the backyard gardens
- Deck/Patio
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Waterfront, Not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask For Details
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband
- Telephone
- Broadband Access
- Suitability
- Pets Considered : on a case-by-case basis; please contact owner.
- Non Smoking Only : Ashtrays provided for outside smoking
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters : Must be 25 yrs. old
- Activities
- Skiing
- Golf
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Water Skiing
- Hunting
- Boating
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Snowboarding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*** 2012 RATES *** Rates .. $179/night Weekdays (Sun-Thu) .. $199/night Weekends (Fri-Sat) Plus one-time cleaning fee of $125, WI Lodging Tax (5.5%) and $39.00 Damage Ins Minimum 2 nights. Full Week Special ... $1050 ($150/night) 50% deposit due at booking. Cancel w/in 2 weeks for full refund Balance due 2 weeks prior to arrival. Preferred Payment Method: eCheck; Credit cards accepted
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1972
Why the Owner Chose LadysmithThis home was purchased by my parents, Max M. Waits and Jeanne Gentry-Waits in 1972. They were well renowned performing musicians and educators. Originally from Tulsa, OK, they relocated from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa to Ladysmith where they joined the Music Department at Mt. Scenario College. It is here that they finished out their careers, sharing their love of music with the community and the many students whose lives they touched.
Owner's Map of Ladysmith
This home was a very special place for my parents, providing them with a safe and comfortable retreat, and it is filled with many fond and lasting memories. Upon inheriting the property, I decided that it should be kept in the family and be enjoyed and shared with others that would appreciate the unique atmosphere, comfort, and history the home has to offer.
Property Photos
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- Riverview Retreat - Exterior
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- River side Deck
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- Kitchen
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- Dining Room (seats 8 with table extended)
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- Living Room
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- View of 1st Floor Sun Porch/Library, leading to the river view deck
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- Madeline Room First floor (2 Twins w/Private Full Bath)
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- Toile Room, 2nd Floor (Queen)
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- Catherine's Suite - Main Room, 2nd Floor (King)
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- Catherines Suite - Sun Porch, 2nd Floor (Fold-Down Sofa)
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- "Ann Frank" Room, 2nd Floor (1 Twin)
Traveler Reviews (11)
North Woods Gem
Guest: Reenie
(Greendale, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/25/12
Review Submitted: 04/30/12
My siblings and I planned a mini reunion to coordinate with a class reunion. Riverview Retreat met our needs and then some. Everything said in the owner's web ad and other guest reviews is true. This retreat is a real north woods gem! You really need to stay there to appreciate how much effort the owners put into making your stay memorable. It is spacious with quality furnishings and charming touches plus radios and cd's to listen to, movies to watch, games to play, books to read, alarm clocks, etc. Cable and Wi-Fi worked great. Weather was too cool to enjoy the outside decks but I can imagine morning coffee or balmy, starlit evenings on both.
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Family gathering place
Guest: Jake
(Springfield, SD)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11
Review Submitted: 11/27/11
We spent a wonderful 5-6 days in this lovely home. It proved to be the perfect family retreat. It easily accommodated our daughters and their spouses. Located on the Flambeau River, local businesses can hook you up w/fishing, floats, and canoes. We could enjoy cofee on the 'deck' (a spacious area over the 2-car garage!) and grill on a smaller deck out the back door. This home is beautifully appointed as well as fully equipped in the kitchen as well as the 2 1/2 bathrooms. The pictures you see here are accurate. The groundskeeper is very kind and helpful and the house was spotless. All this located close enough to the Minneapolis airport to make the drive worth it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Pampered at a reasonable price
Guest: Gail
(Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
This is a really lovely place. Very clean, with beautiful gardens and a lovely view of the river. The furniture and decor is gorgeous. The caretaker made sure everything was perfect for us without interfering or hovering. The house is laid out in such a way that it is perfect for getting together as a group, but also perfect for everyone having their own space as needed. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Relaxing retreat
Guest: Tony&Brenda
(Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We very much enjoyed our stay at this Ladysmith property. The deck is lovely, and a great place for morning meditation or evening drinks. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had all the amenities we needed, and more! We appreciated the wine and flowers that greeted us. And when the AC broke down on the July 4th weekend, the property manager had it fixed quickly (not an easy task on a holiday!) Thank you for sharing your home. We hope to return again next year.
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
very relaxing with extra touches!
Guest: Barb
(Centennial CO)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10
Review Submitted: 12/29/10
Very comfortable with room to spread out. Loved the deck overlooking the river! The wine, chocolates and fresh flowers were very welcoming and and appreciated! Thank you!
Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
Guest: Sandra
Date of Stay: 08/05/10
Review Submitted: 10/04/10
We absolutely LOVE the house here in Wisconsin. It has been so perfect for us. George and Wayne had fresh flowers, truffles, and wine waiting for us. Such a special touch. Wish we could stay longer, maybe next year we will.
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Guest: Terri & Deb
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/04/10
We truly enjoyed our weekend at your beautiful "retreat." The special touches were really appreciated. We all loved the chocolates!!!!! We really wanted to put the king-size bed in our vehicle and bring it home with us... It was so comfy. Thank you for a great home in which to relax in for a few days.
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Guest: Tim & Barbie
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 10/04/10
Just a quick note to let you know that we are getting ready to depart, and to say THANK YOU for opening up your home! We had a wonderful stay, and were very pleased with the accommodations and amenities (the fresh flowers were an unexpected delight)! Just as we had hoped, it was a wonderful "home base" for our extended family in town for "The Ladysmith Story" opera premiere and a nice setting for our family reunion.
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Guest: Norman, Janine & Finn
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 10/04/10
The house is very nice and the deck and view were beautiful. We really enjoyed hanging out on the deck, the furniture set you have out there is lovely. You did a very thoughtful job with stocking the house with everything a visitor could need, if we were looking for something it was always there!
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