My family of 5 decided to stay here for a late Spring getaway. It is a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. There is some motor boat traffic, but it is minimal and does not detract from the serenity. We made extensive use of the kayaks and the paddle boat, which were a lot of fun. The mosquitos were absolutely ravenous, so bug spray is a MUST. But if you simply take the nice large paddle boat out into the middle of the lake, you can enjoy the beauty of the lake without the insects bothering you.
The vast majority of the lake’s shoreline is developed, so that cuts down on the wildlife you will see on the lake. We did occasionally see some loons, but they were not a regular siting. And there were no bald eagles to be found. However, in spite of the development , the shoreline is still very lush, and many of the homes are hidden behind trees. So it is still a very pretty lake.
If you have young kids, they will have a BLAST catching little blue gill and baby largemouth right off the dock! The big ones are hard to come by though. I caught a small 13” northern across the lake from the cabin, fishing from the paddle boat, but that’s about it. I caught the northern using rubber peach colored worm with black spots.
As far as the cabin itself, it was very nice. The rustic, Northwoods decor was a great treat....very homey. There is plenty of room to spread out if folks want individual quiet time. The kitchen is nicely stocked. The one negative comment I have is that the main floor bathroom and the kitchen are dated. There are surfaces that are stained and feel a little dirty to the touch...but that is simply a result of age, not improper care. New appliances/ cabinets/counters/fixtures would make a nice place even nicer. I would also recommend making more than a single bundle of firewood available to guests.
All in all, I would say this was a great rental experience. The owner called us on the first night to see if we had any issues or questions...nice touch. I would definitely recommend this cabin.