Beautiful Cabin in the Woods on Lipsett Lake
- Minimum stay:3-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Spooner cabin description
Our 'Cabin on Lipsie' is a one-of-a-kind vacation retreat where life-long memories of the Northwoods are magically created year round.
Designed by noted Minneapolis architects TEA2, this modern cabin built in 2004 is breezily set on two and a half acres of mature forest from a 1930's resort, and looks over the shorefront of beautiful Lake Lipsett, a Class One lake with a reputation as one of the best 'all-around' lakes in the area for it's fishing, boating and swimming, and located just 11 miles Northwest of Spooner, Wisconsin.
This year-round, single-level cabin sleeps 8 in beds and up to 10 people when the sleeping area is expanded to the gorgeous sun room porch that doubles as a 4th bedroom.
Our cabin experience begins with a great room that greets visitors with sweeping lake views and serves as a perfect gathering point for family, friends and guests. Flanked by a natural stone fireplace, three walls of windows and bench seating, an oversized rustic dining table, and open to a modern kitchen with granite island and bar stools, you'll have little reason to leave this fantastic space.
Taking in the full glory of the Northwoods is as simple as stepping outside onto our flagstone patio, perched in just the right spot to take in gentle breezes and enjoy spectacular sunsets across Lipsie lake.
A stroll up the hallway from the kitchen immediately leads to a full bathroom and two sleeping bedrooms, one with 4 extra-long twin beds and the other with 2 standard twin beds where your children or adult guests can escape the business of the day and enjoy a comfortable cabin slumber at night.
The second full bathroom is located at the end of the hallway and can be shared to the house, or closed for privacy to the master bedroom suite.
The master bedroom is more secluded from the busy parts of the cabin, and takes in beautiful lake views on one side, and cabin window breezes on the other. Depending on your mood, you can sleep with windows open and enjoy the lake sounds and scents.
The hallway also leads to a storage basement where larger lake toys and our full-size washer and dryer can be found.
Back towards the kitchen and great room, the cabin opens to a fantastic year-round sun room porch where the first coffee of the morning can be enjoyed, a late-night movie can be watched, or extra guests can sleep on a fold-down futon couch.
Outdoors you'll find a fireplace on our patio and gradual steps out to a great dock just feet from the cabin. Shallow, sandy water greets those who want to swim or wade and you can walk for quite a ways on our sandbar.
Two kayaks and a rowboat are included for use, and ample space exists to dock a boat if you have your own or chose to rent one from the Main Store in Webb Lake.
In the evenings you'll enjoy grilling out on the patio, cooking smores on the outdoor fireplace, telling stories and visiting with friends until the loons lull you to sleep.
This is cabin R&R at its finest. Fishing, sailing, boating, swimming, hiking, stargazing, relaxing, and getting to know our loons and eagles on a first-name basis are just the beginning of the memories you'll create here.
Property Type
- 1800 sq. ft.
- Cabin
- 1 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Child's Highchair
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
Amenities
- Towels Provided
- Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Heating
- Living Room seats 20
- Hair Dryer
- Parking
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Entertainment
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Bicycles
Theme
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
Location & View
- Water View
- Lake View
Activities
- Ice Skating
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Rafting
- Tennis
- Massage Therapist
- Laundromat
- Medical Services
- Fly Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Hunting
- Water Skiing
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Cross Country Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Hospital
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Scenic Drives
- Bird Watching
- Library
- Churches
- Marina
- Recreation Center
- Playground
- Walking
- Miniature Golf
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sledding
Other Activities
Reviews
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An enjoyable retreat
An enjoyable retreat
- Guest Abbey P.
- Date of stay 08/10/13
- Review Submitted 08/26/13
Beautiful cabin. Great location. Not too far from the cities. The lake was a little too shallow for my taste but the water was still gorgeous. We had everything we needed. We enjoyed shopping in Hayward, and wine tasting in Shell Lake. Dad was able to fish a little and I finished the book I was wanting to read. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thanks again!Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: The cabin is a great place to read. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
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Beautiful Cabin!
Beautiful Cabin!
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 08/17/13
- Review Submitted 08/26/13
My family and I stayed at the Metcalf cabin this past week and what a great experience! We LOVED the cabin! It was even more beautiful than the pictures online! The cabin is very well laid out and was immaculate. I also appreciated that they had lots of kid stuff including a high chair that we could use. We grilled out, went kayaking, played fun board games, enjoyed the wonderful breeze on the porch. The icing on the cake was how kind and accommodating Kathy was. Thanks Kathy! We highly recommend this cabin!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
Owner response: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay - come back any time!
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Great family getaway!
Great family getaway!
- Guest Amy B.
- Date of stay 07/20/13
- Review Submitted 08/01/13
The cabin was fantastic! It was so comfortable for our family of 2 adults and 5 children. The cabin was surrounded with windows, enhancing the beautiful lake view. The cabin was extremely clean and had all the conveniences of home. We spoke with Kathy, the owner, a number of times. She was always available and extremely helpful. We would highly recommend this cabin. We had a great time jet-skiing, tubing, boating and kayaking on Lipsie Lake. We love the Spooner-Hayward area. Thank you so much for a wonderful, memorable family vacation!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
Owner response: We are so glad your family had such a nice vacation! Please keep us in mind if you ever come back to the area.
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Dream Family Vacation - Everything we needed!
Dream Family Vacation - Everything we needed!
- Guest Mama matriarch (Waterloo, WI)
- Date of stay 07/13/13
- Review Submitted 07/22/13
Our week at this cabin was peaceful, fun and created memories for a lifetime. Not only was the cabin beautiful, the location breath-taking and both provided the backdrop for 3 generations of Reedy's to swim, fish, laugh and love! We only left to replenish groceries. We enjoyed daily: swims in the lake, fishing, loon listening and viewing, eagle flyovers, stories and s'mores around the firepit, walks, coffee on the pier. We took advantage of the Kayaks that were available. The central "family" area of the cabin brought everyone together to eat, read and play cards, games and tell stories. You could be together or retreat to a quiet corner at any time. Clean and safe -- we loved our week on Lake Lipsett! Owner was responsive and helpful; the listing is accurate. I would highly recommend this property.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
Owner response: We are thrilled you had a nice get-away with your family, and created some wonderful memories. You are welcome back any time in the future!
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What a great week!!
What a great week!!
- Guest Randall Z. (Sycamore, IL)
- Date of stay 06/08/13
- Review Submitted 07/05/13
We rented this cabin on Lipsett as our first experience with VRBO. What a great time was had!!! The pictures of the cabin and surroundings do not do this location the justice it deserves. The cabin is a dream with everything that we needed to have a relaxing time with my family of four and another couple with their daughter. Close enough to Spooner for trips for food or supplies but far enough out for that "northwoods" feel. Fished the lake and couple many solid largemouth bass and crappie caught. Eagles and loons were always active. Everything was as described in the listing. Thank you Kathy and Steve for a wonderful time at your cabin.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Owner response: Kim and Randy - We are glad you had such a wonderful time. We would love to have you back when you are ready for another northwoods escape.
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Best Cabin Ever!
Best Cabin Ever!
- Guest Sally B. (-)
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 04/29/13
We loved staying at this gorgeous lake cabin. The setting is magical; very wooded, quiet, and peaceful. We especially enjoyed the wall of windows overlooking the lake. Because of the slight elevation, the view was incredible!! The furnishings were top notch and the place was very clean when we arrived. One big bonus was that the lake was quite shallow well past the dock so the kids were very safe when swimming. We would highly recommend this cabin and we can't wait to visit again!Recommended for: Girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$230 | $1505 | ||||
| Peak Season Jun 15 - Aug 31 7 night min stay |
$1925 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
4:00pm check-in, 10:00am check-out
Fees and Rental Conditions:
- Cleaning Fee: $100
- Property Damage Protection: $49
- Pet Fee: $50
- Tax Rate 5.5%
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel, but you will not receive a refund.
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Location
- Nearest Airport: MSP - Minneapolis / St. Paul at 120 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Lipsie Pines Tavern at 1 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Voyager Village Golf Club / Spooner Golf Club at 11 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: What the Heck Bar & Grill at 4 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: Steve and Kathy built their dream cabin in 2004. Originally from Illinois, Steve grew up vacationing on 'Lipsie' (as it is called by the locals) every August. Many of his best childhood memories include summer days spent fishing, swimming, boating, and searching for the illusive 'Sasquatch' in the woods. Stargazing with the reward of hot cocoa afterward was also a favorite pastime. Since building their retreat, Steve and Kathy have passed the love of 'time at the cabin' on to their four children and numerous family and friends, as well. As you will see when you arrive, there are many special touches sharing family memories.
Why the Owner Chose Spooner:
The Cabin on Lipsie is situated on one of the best spots on one of the best lakes in the area.
Lipsie Lake is at once not so big you'll get lost in boat traffic, and not so small that you compromise the pleasures of water sports and recreation.
The spot is located on the site of an old resort known as Lipsie Pines Resort built in the 1930's and virtually undisturbed for decades after it closed to vacationers in the 1960's until the property was eventually sold for private lots in 2000. With 2+ acre lots, the modern Lipsie Pines area has beautiful mature trees, classic cabins and homes, eagles nests and trails, and is well off the main highway to worry about road noise.
From this central location in the Northwoods, you can easily enjoy day trips to surrounding lakes, rivers, trails, as well as the charming towns of Spooner (11 miles SW), Siren (30 miles West) and Hayward (37 miles NW).
For slightly longer day excursions, you can reach Superior/Duluth and the beautiful Apostle Islands in about 80 miles. And of course, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul are just a two-hour drive away.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
Unique benefits include:
* Custom designed cabin highlighted in architectural Cabin Living magazine
* Modern amenities in a rustic setting
* Knotty pine ceilings and aged Douglas Fir plank hardwood flooring throughout the cabin
* Sweeping views and windows bring in light to every room
* Full kitchen with breakfast bar for casual dining
* Large kitchen dinning table seats up to 10 people and is excellent for card and board games
* An expansive flagstone patio opens to the lakeside of the cabin and has an outdoor fireplace for small bonfires
* Entertain with a premium sound stereo with iPod and Bluetooth dock, for music throughout the cabin
* Enjoy access to lake on kayaks, sunfish and rowboat
Contact us
- Primary: +1 651-343-5440
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
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View looking up from patio
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Kitchen area with breakfast bar
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4 seasons sun room/porch
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Hallway towards bedrooms and bathrooms
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Master bedroom
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Living area in great room
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Great room with fireplace
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