Our Cabin Time at the Prairie Hill Farm

Perched high on the bluffs in Merrimac, WI is the incredible Prairie Hill Farm “Cabin”. As the founder of RentWisconsinCabins.com, I sometimes get the opportunity to stay at vacation rentals that list with us. Thanks to Tish (the owner of PHF), I was able to stay her “Farmhouse” this fall, and her “Cabin” this winter.

Those of us that live in Wisconsin get to experience the extremes of all 4 seasons. This trip to the Prairie Hill Cabin took place in January. Yes, the air was chilly and the days were short, but with so many things to do near the cabin, time just flew by.

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The detailed information provided by the owner (Tish) prior to arriving at the cabin made the trip hassle free and stress free. She accommodated our early arrival request and provided a neighbor contact in case we had any questions. Though the nearby Merrimac Ferry closes for the winter season, it’s good to know that a scenic Ferry ride across the Wisconsin River is definitely part of this Cabin Time adventure -Spring through Fall.

The long driveway starts near the Farmhouse and climbs up the bluff. The owners do a wonderful job of keeping the long scenic drive plowed. The privacy at the cabin is ultra unique. The nearest home is the Farmhouse, several hundred feet away. The summer hiking trails on their 80-acre farm turn into cross-country ski trails – my daughters and I loved this. The steeper hills and tight turns challenged my rusty skiing skills – but it was thrilling. Just outside of the cabin is a nice sledding hill for kids. If you are fortunate enough to stay at the Cabin, make sure you seek out the one-of-a-kind TREEHOUSE. It’s not easy to find, but the “seeking” was the fun part for my family. Again, thanks to the owner’s pre-trip tips, we knew to bring a toboggan, cross-country skis and a family adventurer’s spirit.

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At night, the only thing better than watching the dancing flames in the living room fireplace was watching the shimmering lights on the ski runs at Devil’s Head Ski Resort. Every cabin has a unique view, but this nighttime winter view from the living room is quite special.

I was able to fly my drone around the cabin property and take some videos of our family enjoying our special Cabin Time on the Farm. The drone video is one of the 3 videos on their listing page: Take a look, maybe you’ll book!

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Joe Mogensen and family.

Six Lakes Resort Joins RentWisconsinCabins.com

Chetek WI resorts and Lake Chetek fishing cabins are the perfect Wisconsin getaway. There is no shortage of cabin-vacation memories and outdoor recreation fun to be had, no matter what the weather is in Chetek. This area is known as the “6 lake city”. A popular resort town with no shortage of public boat launches and beaches. Observe the amazing Hydroflights, the Chetek areas premier water ski show. Pan fish, northern pike, musky and bass are abundant.

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Six Lakes Resort is an immaculate resort that caters to smaller groups, families and those that travel with an RV. On site lodge offers a small shop, gas refill, and bar. Because of the fantastic fishing in the chain of lakes at this resort, we provide docks and fish-cleaning house right on site. Kids love the on site playground and often times, you see parents forming volleyball teams for the nearby volleyball net. Kids also love the game room and basketball court.

Visit our Chetek cabins page to see Six Lakes Resort cabins and other area Chetek lodging options.

For more than 5 generations, people have been exploring and touring the Chetek area. This chain of lakes invite people to take in all that is offered in this corner of the state. Enjoy fantastic boating, fishing and biking opportunities. This area is known as the Indianhead Country. Over 2,000 lakes are scattered around trails, forests, and historical sites. People often rent cabins for all the fun festivals and events in Chetek. Our cabins offer simple accommodations that are clean and friendly for everyone.

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Take in the rivers for many floating opportunities, fish the docks or other area lakes, enjoy the public city beach nearby, or go boating for the day on a pontoon boat. When you want to take it to land, there are many other activities such as catching a movie at the Stardust Drive-in theater (one of six in Wisconsin). Catch a band in the summer at Music in the Park, Red’s, the Tiki bar at Gilligan’s or on the deck at R Bar.

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Be sure to ask the rental owners about the Fish-o-Rama! Panfish are abundant right off the docks. Largemouth, smallmouth bass, walleye and northern inhabit most lakes. Many of the smaller streams are great for brown, brook and rainbow trout.

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Thanks for supporting our growing number of state-specific, vacation rental website that allow renters to easily connect AND BOOK DIRECT. Avoid middleman booking websites and avoid paying more for the same cabin! Tell your family and friends about our great websites!

Road Trip the Holidays with this Discover Wisconsin Twinkle Lights Tour

#DiscoverWisconsin has shared 7 Wisconsin Cities with a sparkling holiday show. Road trip anyone? http://ow.ly/Uihey

Chippewa Retreat is one of Wisconsin’s finest resorts

Rent a Lakeside villa for multiple purposes. Use this for family reunions, family getaways, corporate retreat weekends, weddings and more. This year round resort offers many amenities and luxurious amenities. Each villa comes with:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
  • Furnished Kitchen
  • Vehicle and Trailer Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Firepit
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Fishing Boat Available
  • Pier/Dock
  • Pool
  • Deck or Patio
  • WiFi Internet
  • VCR/DVD Player
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • Year-round Rental
  • Canoe/Kayak

Expert staff on hand can help you organize your group accommodations, needs and personal touches.

To view a video of the resort villas and grounds, click here.

Enjoy pool side in the cabana, complete with a double sided fireplace and plenty of tables with umbrellas and more.

On site restaurant and bar provide exquisite brunches, dinners, and desserts with terrific presentation.

Planning a wedding? Chippewa Retreat can help you plan your lakeside dream wedding of up to 250 people.

Scroll through to see resort and villa pictures. Click on the links to view more about each villa.

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Chippewa Retreat: Duck Blind Lower

Chippewa Retreat: Duck Blind Upper

Chippewa Retreat: Lily Pad Lower

Chippewa Retreat: Lily Pad Upper

Chippewa Retreat: The Den

Chippewa Retreat: The Lair

Chippewa Retreat: The Nest

Chippewa Retreat: The Perch

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These 4 cabins roll out all the stops for your next family vacation in Wisconsin

These 4 cabins roll out all the stops for your next family vacation in Wisconsin

Cottages on Serenity Lake in Black River Falls is a destination for a group of up to 60, but only if you like. This large group capacity splits into 4 custom built vacation homes located right on Serenity Lake. You can bring just the family and stay at one of the homes or rent all 4. This secluded lake is full of wildlife. You can even view them from your back deck hot tub. Scroll through the galleries of each home to pick out your next vacation destination.

Things to do in Black River Falls:

Downhill ski, hunt, hiking, biking, swimming, scuba dive, mountain biking, Fall color tour, disc golf and more.

Live like a local and explore nearby towns too: Hatfield is 2 miles and has excellent restaurants. Black River Falls is 7 miles away, Eau Claire and La Crosse are less than an hour away. Minneapolis is 2 hours away.

Cottages on Serenity Lake: Bear’s Den

Cottages on Serenity Lake: Pheasant Cottage


Cottages on Serenity Lake: Tall Pines Lodge

Cottages on Serenity Lake: Eagle’s Nest

To view more cabins, cottages and more, please head to RentWisconsinCabins.com

 

 

 

Great reviews, prices, and location for this resort up north

Great reviews, prices, and location for this resort up north

Be sure to inquire soon for best availability!

Are you looking for a great family vacation destination in Northern Wisconsin? How about narrowing it down to a lakeside resort with great prices, trustworthy reviews, and loads of amenities? Then we found just the right place for you.

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Imagine a sunset while you swing here….ah….

Hillcrest Resort is a cabin resort on the Manitowish Chain of Lakes. This cabin sits right on the river that connect two lakes (which also flows into many more). This is a fisherman’s paradise. Record size muskie and walleye come out of these waters. Hillcrest even has a fish cleaning house and outdoor grill for your fish fry dinner.

While camping involves packing up most of the house, this resort takes care of the most. Things you won’t have to pack are:

Linens, coffee maker, blankets, pillows, and cookware.

Things you should pack:

Fishing pole, bait, and net for all types of fishing, bicycles for our newly paved and scenic trails, camera, sunblock, marshmallows for the fire pit, and adventurous company.

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Dockside picnic? No need to go inside on such beautiful days

This area was once the hiding ground for  Dillinger Gang when he eluded the FBI in a hail of gunfire in a shootout. Hence why Johnny Depp’s movie Public Enemies filmed scenes from Little Bohemia nearby. There is also a water ski show, a casino, and a nature preserve nearby.

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Screened in porch has a beautiful view

Just read what one guest had to say about this resort:

‘Hillcrest Resort is a great place to vacation. I love being on the river and yet centrally located on the Manitowish Chain of 10 Lakes so it is easy to get to all the lakes on the Chain. All the cabins are 2-bedroom, they are charming and all the cabins are close to the water. There are 2 places to swim and docks for every cabin as well as a rowboat included in the rental. The firepit is very nice, as well as the playground, the basketball hoop, the paddleboat, the canoe and the snowmobile trail is within 1/8 mile of the cabins and is great in the summertime for hiking and biking. Across the highway is Starr Beach with grills, picnic tables and a sandy walk-in beach. The resort is located within a mile of Little Bohemia Restaurant featured in the recent Johnny Depp film PUBLIC ENEMIES as well as other nice restaurants and a Trigs food store within 2 miles. All all-around fun cabin experience with lots of cabin amenities. I love the time that I have spent at Hillcrest Resort. Caroline Mitchell —5 star’

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Grab your basketball, football, favorite ghost stories, and marshmallows

To inquire more about this resort, please click this link for more photos, videos, prices and more

To learn more about the Manitowish Water or things to do in Manitowish Waters, please click here.

Mineral Point: A gem in the Southwest

Mineral Point: A gem in the Southwest. Driftless Film Festival Nov. 5th-9th. View the movie and band lineup. http://ow.ly/UiaS0