Vacation Rentals by Owner

5 Years and counting!! Absolutely perfect cabin, we'll keep coming every year

Guest: Marshall, Lynette, Savannah & Barney (Madison Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

We originally found this wonderful hideaway on VRBO over 5 years ago and have been return customers each year since our first visit in the summer of 2006. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE everything about the cabin and the location. The beautiful deck is great for bird watching and has wonderful sunsets for romantic outdoor dinners. I think we have only eaten inside for dinner a few times in all the years we have been coming! Our dogs love it so much that they actually refuse to get in the car when it's time to go home. We honestly couldn't love a place more without owning it and look forward to many more visits - we're already planning our 2011 trip! Barbara is beyond wonderful and makes the cabin feel like a home instead of a rental. The listing is very accurate but even the beauty of the pictures doesn't fully capture the essence that is Barbara's "private Idaho"

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kevin and Doreen (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

The cabin is perfect. We stayed in October and had the worst weather. It snowed and rained alot along with cold, but it made the cabin that much better. Had a wonderful relaxing week and fully enjoyed our time on Potato Lake. Extremely nice cabin and really made us feel like we were up north. Can't wait to return next fall. Barb was extremely easy to work with and we certainly thank you for allowing us in your cabin.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/11/09 Review Submitted: 10/11/09

What a beautiful cabin and property! My husband, dogs and I loved our relaxing stay and spent alot of time enjoying the deck and peaceful lake below. We also enjoyed visiting the cute shops in Stone Lake a few miles down the road. I never expected to find such a lovely cabin where my dogs were made to feel as welcome as we were! Jackie Campbell Plymouth, MN

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Guest: Lloyd & Judy Pittman (Bloomington, MN 55431)
Date of Stay: 09/12/08 Review Submitted: 09/12/08

My wife and I were recipients of a 5-day stay at your cabin compliments of our daughter and her husband. Beautiful cabin and environment. We and our puppy (Bear) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

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Two Time Renter - Would Definitely Return Again!

Guest: M & J (Delafield, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

We rented twice from Barb (July 2007 & Oct 2008). Very easy to work with; communication was great. Property is exactly as described above, and the pictures are accurate. No surprises when you get there with rooms, amenities, etc not being what you expected. Barb's home is absolutely gorgeous, clean, well stocked, and has plenty of room for everyone. Lots of privacy/very quiet. We loved the firepit. Had a fire almost every night. Our dogs loved it too. It's so NICE finding a dog-friendly rental without crazy charges and fees for our furry loved ones. We would not hesitate to return. Grocery shopping in near by Spooner. A few supper clubs within 30 minutes of rental. You can do as little or as much as you want here. Very nice rental. :)

Owner response:Thanks for the nice comments guys!!!!! Your welcome back any time!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/05/07 Review Submitted: 10/05/07

My husband & I sent my parents & their doggie to this cabin as a gift for their 50th anniversary. They said it was a very beautiful cabin but still comfortable, and it was a perfect time to view fall colors. Maybe next time my husband & I will go!

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Guest: Terry & Paula Nelson (-)
Date of Stay: 06/03/07 Review Submitted: 06/03/07

Very nice cabin! The pictures are right on, the furnishings are beautiful. Our stay was very enjoyable and relaxing. The fishing was great! It was nice to be able to bring our dog along and with the indoor and outdoor kennels we could leave her alone and not worry about anything.We certainly want to come back...

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Guest: Brian Schmidt (Deephaven, MN)
Date of Stay: 05/02/07 Review Submitted: 05/02/07

This cabin is very cute and in excellent condition. The rooms are nicely decorated and are very comfortable. We wanted to feel like we were going to a "cabin" and that's exactly what we got. There's good hiking and x-country ski trails within a few minutes of the cabin. There was very little snow so the ice skating was excellent. There were quite a few ice fisherman out. Looked like they were catching northern. I would highly recommend this cabin, especially if you want to bring your dog. We had 2 Dachshunds and a lab with us and they were very happy with their doggie beds and toys. Looking forward to coming back in the summer to use that awesome firepit!

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Guest: Jayne and Rex Fritz (Cross Plains, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/28/07 Review Submitted: 04/28/07

Perfect! Beautiful cozy cabin and surroundings! My family gathered together for a little reunion, and truly enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing getaway. The accommodations were terrific – couldn’t ask for more! The doggies loved it, too! Felt pretty pampered - wanted to bring home the down comforters and Sleep-Number bed. Already talked about doing it again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin – We all loved it!

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Guest: Shannon & Luke (Roseville, MN)
Date of Stay: 09/18/06 Review Submitted: 09/18/06

My husband and I had such a great time at this fantastic cabin. Everything about it is comfortable and cozy, and the surrounding area is beautiful. Our dogs loved the lake and felt right at home there. The pictures truly cannot capture how unique this place is. Perfect location for a relaxing getaway!

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Guest: Maureen & Keith Zaerhinger (Clinton, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 06/15/06 Review Submitted: 06/15/06

Gorgeous cabin on a beautiful lake with good fishing, great shopping & restaurants nearby. We had one of the most relaxing vacations ever - and our dog enjoyed it, too! We highly recommend this vacation spot!

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Guest: Liz Durango-Cohen (Evanston, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/08/06 Review Submitted: 04/08/06

The cabin is beautiful! The pictures do not do it justice. We stayed at the cabin for one week last June. The property is beautifully landscaped. We had a wonderful time eating breakfast on the porch! Great sunsets as well! Our dogs loved jumping into the lake from the deck. We paddled the canoe on the lake, and even did a little fishing. Great vacation!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/21/06 Review Submitted: 03/21/06

A visit from February 2006...We, including our dogs, had a wonderful weekend in a winter wonderland. The cabin was charming and warm with the down throws, fire place, and cozy atmoshere. Thank you for the opprotunity to enjoy your cabin. We had lots of fun and will have lot of memories.

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Guest: Amy7 (Ely, IA)
Date of Stay: 06/02/05 Review Submitted: 06/02/05

We just got back from a 4-night stay in this cabin and absolutely loved it. We were able to bring our yellow lab along with us and put him in the large outdoor kennel when we were running into town. Stone Lake, Hayward and Spooner are all close drives to go explore all the cute little antique and specialty shops. Would definitely recommend this property for a relaxing weekend or week-long getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/06/05 Review Submitted: 05/06/05

we brought our 2 girls, and were totally surprised by how awesome the whole experience was. everything is gorgeous-the cabin (really a home!), the setting, wilderness, beach. would totally recommend this vacation home to everyone. next time we will go by ourselves for the romantic element. can't say enough about how fantastic it was.

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