Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
On beach
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Boulder Junction, WI
Little Crooked Lake
Place, Little Crooked Lake
1 min walk
Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction
Place, Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction
17 min drive
Lake of the Torches Casino
Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ultimate Northwoods Retreat
LaBri is the ultimate Northwoods retreat. LaBri means shelter or calm place in French, and you will understand why as you pull down the drive to an inviting one-level log cabin. The kids will run to the lakefront, en route to the multiple watercraft lined up for their enjoyment. Kayaks, SUPs, canoes, and a 14-foot fishing boat await them, as well as a pontoon boat available for an additional rental fee.
Meanwhile, you will enter the living space to find a true Northwoods retreat. The kitchen is equipped with every modern appliance, including a Sub-Zero fridge, and the cabinets reveal every cooking and baking spice you may need during your stay. Two wood-burning fireplaces and a large screened-in porch will start to paint the picture of your time to come. Games for all ages are available, and the martini glasses stand proudly in the cabinet.
Serenity surrounds you as you listen to the haunting calls of the resident pair of loons zealously protecting a chick or two in the spring or early summer. Eagles circle above. Observe the multitude of wildlife, including birds, squirrels of many colors, otters, and the ever-present deer. Fill the bird feeder and watch from the kitchen window as the deer parade through at night.
Grab a sundowner in the gazebo and listen to the joyful laughter of your children playing in the lake. Muskies await the clever anglers, while the little anglers will find small fish all day long off the end of the dock.
The fire pit by the lake has hosted countless s'mores parties and awaits you. Remain quietly after the kids are gone, and you may be visited by the hoot of an owl.
The forest and trails surrounding LaBri offer endless hiking and biking in the summer, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The slopes of Indianhead (Big Snow Resort) and Big Powderhorn mountains lie just 45 minutes to the north in the UP of Michigan.
Come stay with us! It’s very likely you will return.
There is a pontoon boat available for rent at the rate of $1,300 per week.
Please note that VRBO collects the State lodging tax but leaves it up to the owner to collect the local lodging tax of 5.5% that is payable to the owner directly.
Pets are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee dependent on pet type (size, age, breed etc)
Keywords: Log Cabin
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About the area
Boulder Junction
Located in Boulder Junction, this cabin is on the beach. Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction and McCormack's Cisco Chain Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Powell Marsh Wildlife Area and Little Crooked Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
Lake of the Torches Casino - 39 min drive - 46.5 km
Little Saint Germain Lake - 47 min drive - 58.9 km
Lake Gogebic - 57 min drive - 78.9 km
Getting around
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Ice Shanty Drive-In - 17 min drive
Gooch's A-1 Bar - 21 min drive
Boulder Beer Bar - 16 min drive
Mad Dog Jake's - 17 min drive
The Guide’s Inn - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultimate Northwoods Retreat pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Ultimate Northwoods Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ultimate Northwoods Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ultimate Northwoods Retreat?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Ultimate Northwoods Retreat located?
Situated on the beach, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Little Crooked Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Maple Lake and Big Lake. Wolf Lake and Big Crooked Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Rick Sweitzer
Rick, Helen, Christopher, Taylor, and Anna Sweitzer are the proud owners of LaBri. Rick owns and runs an adventure travel company, The Northwest Passage, and Helen is an artist, who runs the Women's program for a large refugee resettlement agency in Chicago. We all love the outdoors, with an emphasis on quiet sports. Skiing, hiking, biking, and paddling are high on our list of loves.
Why they chose this property
We chose this place because of its evident and very good Karma. Located a very easy and drivable distance from Chicago, and smack dab in the midst of the boreal forest, it offers us the instant peacefulness required.
What makes this property unique
You will enjoy the fact that LaBri is not a 'rental' unit. It is our second home, complete with books, artwork, nice furnishings, and tastefully 'knickknacked'. Old skis and snowshoes adorn the walls and the quiet will force you into calm.