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Great couples & family retreat!

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Property grounds
A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered porch.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Minocqua Lake
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Minocqua, WI
  • Place, Minocqua Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Island City Antique Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great couples & family retreat!

Really close to Bearskin Trail, walking & biking trail, downtown, and all the amenities that Minocqua features. Located on a non-motorized private lake which adds quiet to your vacation. Come and relax and enjoy nature.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
This is a family/couples retreat.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and lock the doors
Please wash any used dishes and leave them in the sink rack to dry.
If you are staying on a Wednesday, please take the trash to the end of the cabin driveway for trash pick-up. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you are staying on a Wednesday, please take the trash to the end of the cabin driveway for trash pick-up. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 479806vb
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
Note from host: This is a family/couples retreat.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Minocqua

Located in Minocqua, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Campanile Center for the Arts and Vilas County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Timber Ridge Golf Club and St. Germain Golf 9 Hole. Travelling with kids? Consider Holiday Acres and Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Minocqua, WI

What's nearby

  • Minocqua Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaguesaga Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Island City Antique Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lakeland Area Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fritz's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeye's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great couples & family retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great couples & family retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great couples & family retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great couples & family retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great couples & family retreat! located?

This family-friendly Minocqua cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Minocqua Lake and Kawaguesaga Lake. Island City Antique Market and Lakeland Area Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DALE P.

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

We had a great stay!

The cottage was clean, comfortable, and very well equipped. Fishing was great, and we enjoyed using the paddle pontoon boat. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Fantastic get away for a couple!

My husband and I went for a few days and the cabin was everything we expected! Relaxing, fabulous cabin, clean, beautiful, great fishing, fun paddleboat!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald M.

Liked: Location
Upon arrival, the cottage was very clean and smelled pleasant. We felt pretty confident that it is cleaned well between renters. It was more contemporary than the last cottage we rented, which was nice and the price point reflected it. The colors were bright. It’s a good location, close to everything. Some nicer seating outside would be great. There were two lawn chairs folded up in the storage area outside with the firewood that had definitely seen their better days. Generally, we like to have a couple of nice chairs we can carry out to the dock and sit and relax. The paddle boat and Jon boat need some attention. My son took the paddle boat out and got stuck when the rudder stick came off and couldn’t steer. Someone had tried to rig it together with tape. I should have looked it over better before he took off with it because I ended up having to go out on the jon boat to bring him back bc he couldn’t steer it. The jon boat was leaking from someplace too. The kitchen faucet has a reverse osmosis filtration system, which was great. Unfortunately, there’s a noticeable sulphur odor in the other water spigots when you’re showering and/or brushing teeth or doing dishes. Overall, an enjoyable weekend! For the price point, I think it could be better as it pertains to the water and outdoor seating and laundry (no washer/dryer). I’d recommend bringing some outdoor chairs and bedding of your choice, if able. The bedding was too warm (for us) and kept popping off the mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Amazing Get Away

Weather was perfect, great to be right on a very calm non motorized lake. Very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Peaceful getaway

If you are looking for peaceful place to stay on a non motorized lake this is the place to be. Enjoyed all the wildlife at all times of the day and the recently updates to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

2nd Stay

Another great stay at this cabin! Our kids had a wonderful time. Lots of time spent swimming and fishing. Plenty of wildlife to see including a huge snapping turtle and a new baby loon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Minocqua 2023

Our stay was great!!! So much wildlife around the cabin. Fishing was awesome, we caught tons of fish!! House is clean and well equipped. Owners are very responsive. Nice being right on the edge of town, feel the privacy with all the necessities right down the road!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Cute Cabin in great location

We took our first trip with our newborn and 5 year old son to this cabin. It was excellent! The location was close to everything we wanted and still so quiet and private. The cabin had plenty of space and was very clean. We even left a stuffed animal behind and the mailed him to us right away! Loved the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Beautiful Home on a Nice Lake

We stayed here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful, well equipped, clean, and the views of the lake are amazing. Nice 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, plenty of parking, and right on the water. It's close enough to town for a city visit and for supplies, but still had a feeling of being out in the woods away from it all. We visited in October so it was too cold to enjoy boating or swimming but a summer trip would be great. We did have some nice campfires watching the deer in the woods who came up to us right by the cabin, loons and ducks on the lake, and the stars above. Communication with the property manager was excellent. We had to shuffle out arrival and departure dates and they worked with us. Everything about the visit was great. We will definitely be back! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great

Great location and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean O.

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

Northwoods Getaway

We had a comfortable and relaxing week-long stay at this cabin! It was very clean, well-equipped and cared-for, and a great location: it was a drive of only a minute or two into Minocqua and Woodruff for those times when we needed retail therapy, yet it felt MILES away from civilization when we were fishing off the dock or staring out the beautiful lakeside wall of windows! Lots of recent renovations have obviously taken place throughout the cabin, and we especially appreciated the great master bedroom and bathroom updates! Hopefully the mattress in the smaller bedroom will be replaced soon - the couple staying in that room said that they spent the night rolling towards the center of the bed. We enjoyed watching all the neighborhood wildlife around the cabin: multiple deer families, loon family, turtle and fox. There are TONS of fun things to do in this area for all ages and interests - so glad we had a whole week to enjoy it all!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jmdmhepp@hotmail.com H.

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

Perfect spit for a stay.

We had a wonderful time! Although it was record Temps for Minocqua! There is no AC, but there was plenty of fans! The view of the lake was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry and Sheila D.

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

Great up north experience!

We enjoyed the wonderful accommodations and the beautiful setting on the small lake. We liked going out in the paddle boat. It was nice watching the loons and deer. We brought our bikes and were close to the bike trails in the area...even got some shopping in. Overall wonderful vacation time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

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

Perfect Wisconsin Getaway

There isn't one bad thing to say about this property or the area it is located in. Would highly recommend to anyone. Will also look to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

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

Relaxation with a great view

Very well kept property with great improvements in progress. Location is excellent for activities around the area. Lake is very quiet, being a non motorized lake. Paddle, pontoon boat provided was great for fishing or an evening cruise around the lake. Fishing was decent as we caught largemouth bass, bluegills and a small northern. Overall no complaints and a big thumbs up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

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

Great family getaway

We had a great time staying here and so glad we did. The view is great, right on the lake. The house was a great size, had everything we needed, and the kids loved it. It was so nice to have a fire pit, Lake access to fish, and the little pontoon paddle boat. Close enough to town to run for groceries or go to the shops, but quiet enough that we could enjoy the stay. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea J.

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

Annual Minocqua trip

Cabin is beautiful, wildlife as fun to watch & hear, and the lake was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Exactly what we needed!

This place was exactly what we needed. Beautiful views of the lake from the master bedroom and front room, amazing backyard, quiet, peaceful lake that we spent hours on each day. Surrounded by nature and had many encounters with the deer family in the woods and the duck family on the lake. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great place to relax and rejuvenate!

This property was going through a remodel at the time of our stay. Host did let us know that a few days prior. Missed the screened porch that was pictured in ads. Overall though this place is great! We had ample fishing, and the lake to ourselves as we stayed during the week. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores O.

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

Great little get away.

Very clean, appliances worked well, great fire pit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

This stay was very nice and relaxing. We enjoyed our time fishing and relaxing by the fire.

Our family very much enjoyed our time at this cabin! We will be back!! Our time was spent fishing, by the fire pit, at the local zoo, and enjoying our time at some local restaurants. The host was extremely nice and communication was fantastic. Thanks for a great week! See you soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Relaxing week on quiet lake

Quiet lake cabin close to everything. Enjoyed fishing off the dock and paddle boat. The swim pier and camp fire area were great. Launched our ski boat several times at School House Bay boat landing with ample trailer parking on Minacqua Lake. The cabin had everything we needed and was clean inside. The patio door and screen doors could use some work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James l.

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

Nice getaway;' one glich though.

The cottage was as advertised, very pleasant and clean. However on day one a septic system problem arose, burned out pump which was fixed during the last day of or stay. Unfortunately during the interim we assumed it would be best to limit our wastewater output, which really hampered basic things like showering, flushing and dish washing. No fault of the owners, I have a mound system myself and have had the same thing happen. Fixed now, should be good for 20 years!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa B.

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

Perfect cabin

This cabin was the perfect getaway for the week! Great location, close to town, but still feels very tranquil. Cabin is very clean. Loved the fire pit area, and fishing dock! Also enjoyed the deer wandering around the cabin! We will definitely book this property again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Loons nest

This was everything we hoped it would be, a peaceful and quiet get away for a week . The cabin itself had everything that you needed to enjoy your stay. really enjoyed watching the deer coming so close to the cabin both morning and evening and not have a care that we were there. The lake was perfect temp for swimming and fishing. The weather was also perfect for fires at night while listening to the loons. We hope to do this again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jill Zimmerman

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Bootown Retreat LLC. 3 Business owners born and raised in Baraboo, WI. Brett, Andy, & Brad all graduated from Baraboo High School bought this property to share with their families.

Why they chose this property

The Loon's Nest features all the benefits of a northern getaway along with close shopping and restaurants. The fishing on our lake is outstanding too!

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