Rustic Lakefront Log Cabin Retreat w/Pontoon included Memorial to Labor Day

Beautifully renovated 1940's rustic log cabin retreat on Lake 26 in Danbury, WI. Originally built in 1940 as the main lodge for Idle Wild resort, this historic log cabin will take you back in time for your stay. The entire cabin has been recently renovated to provide for your every comfort and modern convenience. Gather and relax by the lake, on the deck, or in the large screened porch overlooking the crystal clear Lake 26.

The screened in porch connects the (1940) traditional log cabin to the newer (2006) annex. There are four bedrooms, two located in the main cabin with king sized beds. There is a loft with TV and two twin pull-out chairs, a couch, and a futon. Also in the main cabin are one bathroom with tub/shower, a well equipped kitchen, and cozy family/dining room with a wood burning fireplace for the colder months. Vaulted ceilings with beautiful old log cabin charm and a screened in porch and deck. There is even a bench on the porch that converts to a bed for the more adventurous sleeper! Gorgeous views of the lake through the red and white pines.

In the annex addition, accessed by the screened in porch, you will find the third and fourth bedrooms. One bedroom with a queen bed and another with two twin beds and one bunk bed. In addition, the second full bathroom with shower contains a washer and dryer.

Amenities include the use of 3 paddle boards and 2 kayaks in order to explore the 250 acre lake with it's multiple bays to fish or observe the abundant wildlife. The use of a pontoon is also provided with your stay starting Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend. Rental prices reflect included pontoon between those two holiday weekends. Pontoon comes with 8 standard sized life jackets. Please follow WI state law for fishing licenses and wearing life jackets while using any watercraft including paddle boards and kayaks. Lake 26 has great fishing for bass, northerns, muskies, and sunnies.

This cabin is the perfect, rustic, northern WI, experience for the family. The sandy shore is great for swimming & the cabin faces west for beautiful sunsets. For hikers and mountain bike enthusiasts you'll find a wide variety of trails in the area including the 24 mile Bramble Trail just 1/4 mile down the road. Also nearby is the Namekagon river, which is a nationally designated scenic waterway open to kayaking, canoeing or tubing. There is plenty to do in this beautiful area. Golf courses nearby and many bars and restaurants to visit in the close towns of Siren, Webster, Danbury, and Voyager Village. Enjoy hiking, biking or rent an ATV or UTV and head to the endless number of ATV/UTV/mountain bike/ and snowmobile trails.

** Please note: There is an Burnett County 8% short-term rental tax that will be manually added to your booking after your booking has been made. This tax went into effect January 1st, 2025 and we have been working with VRBO since November of 2024 to add it to our automatic pricing and they cannot for some reason. We apologize for the additional charge after the fact. Please contact us for any questions about this. The tax is on lodging base cost.

No pets please. No smoking or vaping please. There are no events or parties of greater than 8 people allowed at this location. Maximum number of people allowed whether visiting or staying overnight at anytime is 8. Cameras are installed outside that view the driveway, entrance, and beach/lake area. Minimum renter do age requirement is 25 years old. In the case of violations of Rustic Retreat house rules by guests, Rustic Retreat reserves the right to take appropriate actions, such as: Charge extra fees for damages, cleaning, extra guests, etc. Report the violation to Vrbo customer service. Cancel a reservation without a refund. Failure to follow property rules will result in forfeiture of damage deposit and/or additional charges of $150 per person per night for guests over the maximum of 8 allowed. Cancellation policy is 100% refund including VRBO booking and service fees if cancelled up to 14 days prior to booking. If canceled 7 days prior to booking a 50% refund minus VRBO booking and service fees will be provided. No refund if canceled less than 7 days prior to booking.

A pontoon is included in your stay if you have booked anytime between Memorial weekend and Labor Day weekend.

About 8 miles from the cabin is The Main Store in Webb Lake that sells gas and rents other types of boats and pontoons:
30328 Co Rd H, Webb Lake, WI 54830
Phone: (715)-259-7888

Groceries and gas are also available Wayne's Foods Plus and the Log Cabin Store and Eatery in the town of Danbury, which is about 9 miles from the cabin:
7413 Main Street East (Wayne's)
30217 WI-35 (Log Cabin Store)
Danbury, WI 54830
(715)656-3116

Canoe rental at Pardons Canoe Rental and Shuttle Service:
7595 Main St E
Danbury, WI 54830
(715) 656-7881

UTV rentals available nearby from Throttle RX:
Address: 7460 Main St E, Danbury, WI 54830
Phone: (715) 227-3004