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Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!

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A cabin with a covered porch and large windows, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
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Property grounds
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Sayner, WI
  • Place, White Birch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Catfish Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Library, reading area with amazing view of Lake!

1 Child Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

+1
4 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!

FANTASTIC LOCATION!!!
Quiet Seclusion! We are on Ballard Lake chain on White Birch Lake! , Biking , Hiking , Fishing , Watersports , Shopping or just relaxing and enjoying what the Northwoods has to offer We offer a very unique nostalgic cabin with two bedrooms in the Northern Highland State Forest on 1000 Acres of some of the most Prestigious clear Water with some of the Best Fishing Wisconsin has to offer! Access Walking trails close to the cabin or Bike trails 5 miles away. Only 7 miles from Boulder Junction! Sleeps 6-8 comfortably! Newly refurbished cabin using modern touches with some nice yesteryear ambience! Very clean! Complete new flooring! Very comfy new Queen beds! New recliner sofa and chair! Come and Experience the Northwoods and Lakes like never before! Beauty out every window! Boat ramp, pier and beach right on the property. Come relax and enjoy! Let us know any of your vacation needs and we will help fulfill them. We provide kayaks, canoes, peddle boat, stand up paddle board, and fishing boat for your use! Spic and Span clean without added cleaning fees!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$20.00 each dog per night. Must be on a leash.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
$20.00 per dog per night! Dogs must be kept on a leash, and in kennel if left in house. Owner must clean up any mess!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1895508vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Star Lake

Located in Star Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction and Saint Germain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Elmer's Fun Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Sayner, WI

What's nearby

  • White Birch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 28 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Catfish Lake - 35 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 43 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Lake Gogebic - 59 min drive - 81.4 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sayner Pub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Stillwaters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hillside Tavern & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wittig's Point Resort and Tavern - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Sterns M and M Ice Cream - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from White Birch Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of White Sand Lake and Nellie Lake. Dorothy Dunn Lake and Little Rice Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bailey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation weekend snowmobiling. Our hosts were very accommodating and the house was great! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Thanks again we are Grateful for you folks! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing, we had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying with Mike and Wanda! Thank you for always being amazing and for all you do!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2026
Thank you all again, it has been such an honor to have your family vacation with us ! Always great to see you! So glad you folks enjoy our place so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a weekend of snowmobiling. Very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thanks again! We appreciate you guys!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin exceeded our expectations. Hosts were very nice and accommodating. The cabin was very comfortable and clean. I would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Thanks again to all of you! We wish you all a blessed and Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scochel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike and Wanda are incredibly attentive and nice, while still somehow leaving you to enjoy your vacation at an incredible lake, with their platoon of boats and clean and inviting house.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thanks again for choosing Amazing Grace Retreat! We are so grateful for all of our wonderful guests! Hope to see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic hosts

Great place, with great hosts...highly recommended! Beautiful property too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We had a fantastic stay. Can't wait to get back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
It was great to have you folks, and we hope you return soon. Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeke X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cant wait to come back

We had an incredible stay. We were lucky enough to have a fantastic northwoods fall getaway. We seen amazing northern lights and even seen jellyfish in the lake. We felt very relaxed and welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Thank you folks, we are grateful for such fantastic guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Mike & Wanda were very helpful and kind people. The cabin was comfortable and the lake and boats/kayaks were great fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2023
Thanks to all of you! We are truly blessed with fantastic guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

We stayed here for the second time and it was wonderful again. Amazing owners, Mike and Wanda, who have lovingly cared for the property. Such nice hosts who make sure your stay is a real vacation. The cabin is beautiful and everything thing you need is there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thanks for your Kind comments! We love sharing with your amazing family! Thanks again for sharing and choosing Amazing Grace Retreat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing escape

The cabin was very clean and cute, the hosts were welcoming and helpful, fall colors were spectacular, we saw lots of wildlife including a bear, and the sauna was relaxing. It was a perfect get-a-way for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
Thank You folks so much! We enjoyed hosting You! Glad you were able to see so much wildlife! Hope to see you again! Mike and Wanda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxation!

We can’t wait to go back! Beautiful surroundings. Super wonderful hosts and puppy!! Cabin had everything we needed and more!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Thank You folks so much! You are awesome guests! It is such a pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable lake getaway.

Wonderful property. Enjoyed our relaxing time away. This is how life is meant to be lived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the feedback. We hope to see you again next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall getaway

We immediately felt welcome in this low key and relaxing lake retreat. Michael and Wanda were wonderful hosts and we especially enjoyed the fall colors, fishing and restful peace and quiet in this little part of Northwoods Heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2020
Thank You folks so much for choosing our retreat! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again this summer, stay safe!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying at Amazing Grace Retreat! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunting getaway

Perfect spot for a badly needed vacation at the end of 2020. Property has much more to offer that we even used, might come back in the summer for some fishing. Highly recommended, comfy beds, ample space, phenomenal hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2020
Thanks to special folks like you, makes hosting a Joy! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Amazing Grace Retreat was definitely a treat!

The owners Mike and Wanda were such kind people and the property was much more than we anticipated! It’s the extra things that made this please special!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thanks again, we really enjoyed hosting you! Hope to see you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike and Wanda are amazing! This cabin is amazing! Love, love it here! We will return!

Super easy, check in and check out easy and Mike made it so simple. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank You folks again, it was so nice to meet your kind and well behaved children! And again thank You for leaving everything so clean! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Mike and Wanda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation spot

Perfect cabin for summer fun. The house was spotless. There were water toys (kayaks, SUP, paddle boat) to play with and the hosts were there to help when we needed. I wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2020
So glad you were able to come and stay at our retreat and enjoy the Northwoods!! Hope to see you all again!! Mike and Wanda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Grace

We loved the beautiful property and the quiet lake location. The comfortable house was fully equipped with everything we needed and more. We can’t wait to return. We’d highly recommend this place! Thank you Mike and Wanda for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thank you folks, it was great to host you and share in your excitement for the Northwoods! You were fantastic guests! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin in the woods

Mike and Wanda were absolutely the best host you could ask for, you can tell they take a lot of pride in there properties, there decor is beautiful in both of their cabins, I will definitely be reaching out to them in the future,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind review! It was our pleasure to host you, so glad we had great snow for the trails! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Cottage was unique with a vintage feel....nice! Gorgeous lake and we enjoyed use of the pedal boat and kayak. Hosts were always available and checking in to see if we needed anything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2020
Your family was a joy to host, so much fun watching your children enjoying the lake life. They were very polite and kind! We are looking forward to your return trip. Thanks again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend in the North Woods

Loved this cabin with its retro decor! Beds were comfy, the house and property had everything you would need for a getaway. The lake is very private with no houses across the way to ruin your views. Mike and Wanda were wonderful hosts and we look forward to visiting them again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2020
Such kind and considerate guests! We enjoyed hosting you folks and look forward to your next visit! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow vacation

This property is perfect! Mike and Wanda are so nice and make everything simple and perfect! We love it here and will continue coming here! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thank You folks for your kind comments. We are grateful to host your wonderful family! We are looking forward to seeing you again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Wanda Hornstein

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We opened Amazing Grace Retreat in winter of 2019, Now in our third year this fall season! We are looking forward to seeing last year’s guests and meeting many new guests for the 2022 season! Try us we think you will be Amazed!

Why they chose this property

Easy access to Snowmobile trails! This property is located on White Birch lake, one of the most unique waterways in the Northwoods! White Birch Lake is on the 1100 acre Ballard chain with Over 80% State Forest! Offering great pan fishing as well as Musky, Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass and Perch! It is like going to Canada without the drive! Canoe, paddle board, ski, fish, boat or just relax in the sun! Shopping and restaurants very close by! Fantastic hiking trails close to cabin and fantastic Bike trails near by!

What makes this property unique

Close to Boulder Junction , St. Germain, Sayner, Eagle River, an LandO Lakes, and the U.P.

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