Great Place to be a Wisconsin Tourist

Guest: Tina (Northern Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/11/12 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

This home is the perfect spot to take advantage of all Wisconsin has to offer. Cheese factories, wineries, quaint shops and gorgeous scenery, all in your backyard when staying at the Pepin Eagles Nest. The home has everything you would ever need. It is super clean and well maintained. The kitchen is well stocked. There's a beautiful large deck to enjoy the view of Lake Pepin and kick back and relax while grilling your dinner. The home is extremely roomy and comfortable and located in a very quiet neighborhood. Easy access to the water, and walking distance to the grocery store and great restaurants. Don't miss eating at Harbor View Cafe, Two Old Guys and The Pickle Factory. Owners Tim and Jane are wonderful to do business with and gave us plenty of helpful suggestions to enjoy the Pepin area. We are anticipating another visit. Thanks for sharing your home!

Owner response:Very nice of you to say! Thank you! We enjoyed having you stay and hope you can come again. Tim & Jane

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

Cozy, Comfortable, Clean

Guest: Tanya (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11

We had a simply wonderful time at the Eagles Nest. The house is beautiful, cozy, comfortable, and clean - everything you would look for in a vacation rental. In Pepin we enjoyed coffee at Great River Roaster and beers and snacks at Ralph's. It was the first time in the past few years our group of six friends could all get together, and this house made it extra special. Things we especially liked included the fireplace, the well-equipped kitchen, and the MP3 hookup. I don't remember any of us thinking "we could really use X." We wanted for nothing, except more time to stay there!

Owner response:Our family is so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cabin! We strive to make it a place that you will feel comfortable in and want to return to!

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Anniversary Getaway

Guest: JT (Northfield, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

We were looking for a clean and well maintained hideaway for our anniversary. The Eagles Nest lived up to expectations. Comfortable living quarters and everything we needed in the kitchen. The Harborview Café in the town is one of the best restaurants in the upper Midwest for a pleasant night out. Some of the prettiest driving opportunities with absolutely wonderful vistas. Make sure you grab the map they provide on the living room end table otherwise you're guaranteed to get lost out in the bluffs and valleys. Thanks.

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

Girls weekend

Guest: Marissa (Clear Lake)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/19/11

Our stay at Pepin Eagles Nest was wonderful!! The cabin is well kept and spacious. We had a wonderful time visinting the local wineries and the shops in Stockholm. We will definitely keep you in mind for our next girls weekend!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great Experience at the Eagles Nest

Guest: Barry and Bronwyn (Iowa City, IA)
Date of Stay: 08/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

Thanks Jane and Tim. The Eagles Nest is beautiful, well kept, and decorated with care. A real retreat for those looking for a place to relax and enjoy privacy and quiet. We spent alot of time on the spacious deck watching the bright stars at night. We dined several times at The Pickle Factory and enjoyed watching the sunset from the adjacent harbor. There is also an open grill and bar on the highway through town where we spent some time. As we enjoy being along the Mississippi, we spent some time touring the towns surrounding Lake Pepin in both MN and WI. We visited Wabasha, Lake City, Red Wing, Stockholm and Maiden Rock. We went to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha and the Red Wing Pottery Outlet. There are two very nice bicycle trails in the area which we rode; The Cannon Valley Trail out of Red Wing and the Red Cedar Trail from Downsville, WI to Menomonie, WI. There is an awesome pie and ice cream shop in Stockholm just up the highway from Pepin. We think the area is very beautiful and got everything we wanted out of our time spent there.

Owner response:Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit to the Eagles Nest. We love to hear what hidden gems people have discovered! It sounds like you

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

A Wonderful Vacation Retreat

Guest: Sarah (Bettendorf, IA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Thank-you again for sharing your vacation home with us! We had a truly wonderful time during our stay in Pepin. Being new to the area we weren't sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised at all this beautiful area has to offer. We found the cabin to be perfect for our family, very clean, and tastefully decorated. My boys loved the loft as well! We spent time swimming at the beach, fishing near the marina where we caught 12-16" white bass, hiking (where the boys loved seeing deer, hawks, and numerous colorful butterflies) and fishing near Nugget Lake, visiting the Eagle Center in Wabasha, and shopping at Lark Toys. We also loved relaxing at the cabin where the boys enjoyed the games and toys and stargazing on the deck at night. The restaurants you recommended were wonderful and we were surprised by the fresh taste of everything we tried. We really appreciated how peaceful this area was, away from the hustle and bustle of more touristy towns. All of the local people we met were refreshingly friendly and helpful when we had questions. We were all sad to leave and are already talking about visiting again! Thanks again for your help in making our vacation one we will all remember.

Owner response:We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit at the cabin! We fell in love with the Lake Pepin area the first time we saw it and are happy to share it with you.

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

Guest: Mark
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

Hello Tim & Jane- We had a great time visiting Pepin. Your place was everything advertized and more. It was very spacious and clean. The weather was nice to use the large deck. I have recommended it to others and look forward to using your place again this fall. ..Please use the comments on the post as everything was excellent. Thanks again, Mark

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Was a relaxing weekend getaway at just 1hr 15 min drive from the cities

Guest: Indiangal (Woodbury, MN)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We went with our two little kids and their grandparents.. all of us just loved it! The cabin is spaious and very well maintained.. the loft is very cozy.. There were games to keep my kids entertained for the evening after a day at the beach. We would certainly go back there and would highly recommend this cabin to any family.... !!!

Owner response:We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the compliments! Since we have a large family ourselves, we have decorated and furnished for family and friends to gather, have fun, and ENJOY!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

Beautiful, spacious cabin in lovely Pepin, Wisconsin

Guest: Joe (Saint Paul, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

I spent a weekend up here with some friends of mine with the goal of relaxing and having some fun. Pepin is far enough from the Twin Cities to make it feel like you've left town, but it's also only about an hour and fifteen minute drive, so it's close enough that you don't spend half your weekend driving. The Eagles Nest is located across the street from Lake Pepin. The only drawback in my opinion is the train tracks that are across the street. Every so often a train goes by and when it does it's pretty loud, but the beauty of the cabin and the lake are enough to overcome that minor annoyance. I'm not that familiar with Pepin, but the part of town where this cabin is seemed to be mostly residential, which is nice because you will not be bothered by a ton of other vacationers on your stay. The area is quiet, but if you're looking for something fun to do, you could take a short walk down to the marina and look at all the sailboats, hit the beach for some swimming, or patronize one of the small shops/cafes along First Street. For your eating pleasure, stop at the Pickle Factory (a former pickle factory turned grill and bar) for a bite and a pint. I would also say that there's no need to bring tons of food from home as there is a great mom-and-pop grocery store (a dying breed) called Paul and Fran's just up the next block and they will have everything you need. Not to mention a few bars that offer a great chance to shoot some pool and interact with the locals. Now to the cabin itself: in my opinion, for the price, this is the best deal out there. It's modern enough to make you feel comfortable (stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, nice bathroom, etc.) but it's also definitely got the cabin feel to it with the beautiful wood construction and decor. LOTS of space, everything on the main floor is open with the living room, dining room, and kitchen so it's perfect for lounging and hanging out with friends. A nice fireplace makes the living room extra cozy and there's a even a TV area with a futon. There's also a funny little door that leads to a small play area in the living room that younger kids would love. Kids would also love climbing the ladder up to the loft which has three twin beds. And there's a master bedroom with a nice big bed. The four of us were more than comfortable. The sliding glass door leads out to a large deck with a table and chairs. Lots of the fun! The Eagles Nest is highly recommended for a weekend with friends or a romantic getaway!

Owner response:Hi Joe, We are glad you and your friends had a great time! We look forward to your next visit. Kind regards, Tim and Jane www.pepineaglesnest.com

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

A great place!

Guest: Matt (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 05/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

My brothers and I take our father on a fishing trip every year, and decided to try out this place in Pepin. We really enjoyed our stay. Everything is as advertised -- clean, neat, and comfortable. The highlights are the massive deck overlooking the water and the fireplace. The kitchen is really nice and clean too, which was nice when we cooked our fish. Overall, it is a really nice place to stay and we will definitely consider staying here again.

Owner response:Thanks Mat! Glad that you all had a good time in spite of the weather. we look forward to your next stay! Tim and Jane

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