Wisconsin Vacation Rentals

Explore different vacation rentals throughout Wisconsin. We highlight a few properties in different regions of Wisconsin to help assist vacationers as they plan their next getaway.

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The Ultimate #Lighthouse Tour for Wisconsin and Michigan

Lighthouses have been a symbol of safety for navigators and explorers for hundreds of years. Each night, lightkeepers and their families reported lake conditions and guided people back to safety alongside the rocky shores of the Great Lakes.

A photographer’s paradise, Lake Michigan offers beautiful scenery.The transcendent fall colors and welcoming cooler breeze from the lake make the Great Lakes a great tourist location for those that can appreciate the northern charm, art galleries, fantastic restaurants, and museums of the maritime history. The sunrises and sunsets are mesmerizing and provide a romantic backdrop to each unique lighthouse.

In October, The Great Lake lighthouse festival highlights different lighthouses along the coast and bring in over a hundred different vendors for the lighthouse enthusiasts all over the world. There is no other lighthouse festival like it. In 2014, the Eagle Bluff was the highlighted lighthouse. Eagle Bluff sits majestically in Peninsula State Park, a beacon of light to those arrive in the rocky Door County area, navigating through the gale of a storm or through the quiet dark nights. This lighthouse has been restored for visitors on tours and is open to the public May-October.

To view Door County Lodging, head to our home page and select one of the red dots on the map to view pictures, rates and things to do in Door County.

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula, located inside the Leelanau State Park. It’s one of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes. Once inside the lighthouse, you can view exhibits, shipwrecks, foghorns and other lighthouses within the area. Fun events are throughout the year.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

Be sure to check out this fantastic lighthouse.For a list of other things to do in Traverse City, Michigan or to explore Traverse City Vacation Rentals while on a lighthouse tour in Michigan, click this link here: Traverse City.  To view more in the area, or to discover Lake Leelanau vacation rentals in Leelanau County, visit this link here: Lake Leelanau.

Another favorite lighthouse on Lake Michigan is the St. Joe’s lighthouse. Located in St. Joseph’s, Michigan, this lighthouse is not shy about bragging about its beauty and that’s ok with us because it is surely a sight you can’t miss! This beautiful lighthouse is near Benton Harbor and even highlights a live webcam on its website. This lighthouse is truly a Great Lakes celebrity with tourists walking the rare catwalk, exploring the almost two centuries old lighthouse and what was once home to the Red Cross.

St. Joe Lake Michigan, Benton Harbor

St. Joe Lakehouse

This backdrop is perfect for photography (maybe a wedding?), fishing, cruising and picnicking. To view more about Benton Harbor, click here: Benton Harbor

Tawas Point Lighthouse is also a sight to see. This lighthouse is located on land jutting out (almost considered a peninsula but didn’t quite make the grade) in the Tawas Point State Park, nicknamed the “Cape Cod of the Midwest”. This particular bay is fantastic for fishermen, bird enthusiasts, and sailors. One of the best parts about this lighthouse is the drive getting there. Highway 23, or better known as, the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway. This highway is unique that in much of northern Lake Huron, it is primarily publicly owned, therefore creating a large backdrop not populated by privately owned properties. To learn more about Tawas City and see vacation rentals too, click here: Tawas City

Presque Isle Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses and tallest lighthouse that you climb on the Great Lakes. This romantic lighthouse has been in business for over 175 years and hosts many events throughout the anniversary weekend such as wagon rides, campfires, etc.

Presque Isle Lighthouse

Presque Isle Lighthouse

It has been considered a haunted lighthouse by its previous owners. Don’t worry, this ghost is a very nice gost. To check out the video: 

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Why video is more than necessary in 2015

By 2017, video will account for 69% of all consumer internet traffic, according to Cisco. Videos are nothing new in this day and age and it seems like every day, another video is going viral. Online video users are expected to double to 1.5 billion in 2016, according to Jeff Hazylett.  This number will only increase due to more ways to record and easier ways to upload and share content.

Screen Capture of our Details page on a Vacation Rental Listing-2015

Screen Capture of our Details page on a Vacation Rental Listing-2015

That is why companies should be embracing this amazing way to create great content marketing. “We have been encouraging vacation rental owners to upload videos of their property or fun things to do in the area. Videos show vacationers how to live like a local,” Joe Mogensen, creator of state-specific vacation, rental websites said. His first state specific website was www.RentWisconsinCabins.com, a website highlighting vacation rentals all over the state. The addition of videos to property details page let’s renters “watch” what there is to do in the area, like snorkeling the lakefor example. Did you know that Cable has some of the coolest snowmobiling in the world? Videos help share with the user, what a simple description could never put into words. Other vacation rental websites such as RentMinnesotaCabins.com, RentNewYorkcabins.com and RentMichiganCabins.com have gained momentum with video capabilities. “New York has some popular wine trails that are great for those that stay a week in the Finger Lakes area.” Videos promote that vacation experience, which helps rental owners bookings.”

“We are brand ambassadors. We want to be a marketing partner first and a listing website second. It is important for vacationers to trust the property and managers.” Mogensen implies. Simply put, photos and descriptions just don’t work for everybody now. Users want more. Videos are easy to share with others and let’s face it, vacationers want to share their experiences and owners want to share what they can offer. Videos are also great social media material. Just recently Facebook surpassed YouTube in desktop traffic, which just solidifies our reasoning  for vacationers to connect with the owners and managers online via social media. Coupled with video, It is a win-win situation.

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The #LakeHouse at Willow Shores- Free Use of Canoes!

Amenity packed vacation rental right on the lake. These amenities include free use of 2 canoes, 2 kayaks, and even a paddle boat! It is loaded with other features such as Direct TV and Blue Ray. This cabin also stocks many other items that makes packing the vehicle light! This vacation rental is perfect for the whole family as it sleeps 6 comfortably at a great price starting at $150.00 nightly.

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Located right on the lake, the dock and small boat launch allows you to drop the boat in the water and cruise away into the sun.  We encourage dinner on the lakeside patio with the gas grill or charcoal grill, whichever you prefer to cook your catch of the day. Fishing on Beaver Dam Lake is great for Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.

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Beaver Dam is also quite active for those that are looking for things to do. Beaver Dam Raceway is a way to spend the afternoon/evening watching midget car racing, sprint racing and more. The Beaverland Must-Skis ski show is also a great, award winning show to watch and best of all, it’s free. To outside adventurists, opportunities are abound as hiking, golfing, ice fishing and biking are within the area. Enjoy the Annual Lake Days and Dodge County Fair-where nationally known acts come to stage!

2014 Lineup

2014 Lineup

Beaver Dam is conveniently located an hour away from Madison, 1 hour from Oshkosh and 1.5 hours away from Milwaukee for local events and shopping.

Here is what a reviewer had to say:

Our stay at the Lake House was extremely peaceful and serene. The house and property exceeded our expectations. We launched boats, fished and cooked out right on the property. The owners of the property were especially gracious and helpful. Overall everyone in our group tremendously enjoyed our stay and we are planning on returning next year. Happy Fisherman. Magnolia, IL

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Stunning 4 bedroom cabin is pet friendly and perfect for fishing

We can’t say enough about this new listing! This 3,000 square foot cabin is perfect for a group gathering or a large family This beautifully decorated cabin hosts 4 bedrooms, is pet friendly and is perfect for vacations all year round. The interior looks like it came straight out of a magazine, check it out for yourself!

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Located in Wautoma, Wisconsin, this area is home to the Mecan River, one of the finest in Central Wisconsin and we’re not kidding. This river is clear all the way to the bottom and is a Class 1 brown and rainbow trout fishing stream. This 31 mile river is one of the only natural producing trout streams in the state of Wisconsin. Intersecting this river and winding through the river is the Ice Age Trail, making this area a great recreational paradise for the hiker, canoer, fisherman, or hiker. In the winter, enjoy all the activities you can think of on Nordic Mountain. They literally have everything! Enjoy the traditional skiing and boarding but also try something new such as pond skimming, Nordic challenges, and more. New in 2009, they introduced their first ever wake park with cable wakeboarding. You have to try! Come in the fall for spectacular fall color tours!

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For those that are less inclined, there are great bird watching and wildlife viewing areas, berry and morel picking, and great conservation education opportunities. Enjoy the fire pit hangout right by the river for a fireside story or s’mores.

The cabin even has some of the most classic games in their mini arcade such as Mrs. Pacman, Pacman, and Galaga!! The whole family can enjoy the Wii system!

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For rental rates, availabilities and additional information, click here! You can even see a map or email the owner directly!

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#Lucky Us! 2 Of Our Listings Were Featured In Amazing Places to Stay in Wisconsin!

Read the entire blog at http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com/cabins-8-amazing-places-stay-wisconsin/.

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Perfect #Vacation For Those That Love to #Ski and #Golf-Beautiful Vacation Rental!

The holidays are put behind us another year so how do you plan on passing these winter months away? Easy!!! This ski lodge condo is just the answer if you want to hit the slopes skiing or tubing and boarding. This is truly a winter lover’s magical place. You know what’s even better? This 4 bedroom vacation rental is pet friendly, letting you bring your dog along to play in the snow as well! This ski resort is only 4 hours away from the Twin Cities and Madison in Upsom, Wisconsin!

Trade in the sloshy streets and frozen windows and get outside where pure bliss is waiting no matter what the time of the year it is. The Whitecap #3 condo doesn’t limit you to just the ski slopes but it also provides you with plenty of access to snowmobile trails and cross country terrain.

Looking for a different time of the year? This tastefully and fully furnished condo also sits on the resort’s very own 18 hole golf course. This is a truly incredible course due to being on top of the mountain looking into the vast lake of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Very few golf courses can replicate scenery like this.

Back at the lodge itself, enjoy the swimming pool, disc golf, free WiFi, and hot tub. Being so close to Lake Superior gives you other recreational activities that can fully complete your vacation such as deep sea fishing, sailing, sitting on the beach, swimming, or paddle boat your way around.

Nearby, you will find some of Wisconsin’s natural beauty of waterfalls that cascade over, 200 miles of ATV trails, Bad River Casino and the Apostle Islands. We could keep going but chances are- you already left this blog to view the listing to grab a week away at one of Wisconsin’s finest condos!

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10 Reasons To Snag This #PetFriendly Cabin!

Sometimes it’s not about the beach for your vacation destination and more about reconnecting with wildlife. Here at Whitetail Woodlands, we more than just connect you with nature, we let you live alongside nature. Nestled in the woods, you will find this pet friendly cabin perfect for your party of four. Looking for the ideal hunting or fishing cabin? Yup, you guessed it. Whitetail Woodlands are the best in the Glidden area. We can almost guarantee your hunting success. Here is why this secluded cabin is perfect!

  1. We offer over 500 acres of land perfect for harvest bucks of 2 years and older.
  2. We have a licensed guide with over 45 years of experience. You don’t have to fend for yourself here.
  3. Fishing guide and comfortable boat has all the equipment you need-you just bring your clothes (we strongly encourage this) and food and you are set all set to charter the open waters!

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  1. On side charcoal grill with charcoal and lighter-you just bring the delicious food!
  2. Precut firewood ready for you-all you have to do is extinguish it at night
  3. Great bear hunting location and Glidden boasts Wisconsin’s record black bear (check it out for yourself)!
  4. Storage shed to store your clothes away from “human and cooking” smells.
  5. Close to ATV/ snowmobile trails
  6. Secluded from popular and crowded destinations gives you a true vacation experience, leaving you rejuvenated and at peace.
  7. Enjoy the wildlife, walking trails, and wild raspberry trails. Listen to the mating calls of the birds and catch mesmerizing sunsets among the top notch scenery.

Whitetail Woodlands

The best part is, this cabin is fully furnished, leaving you only responsible for your belongings. No need to pack everything but the kitchen sink. Relax. Enjoy. It’s cabin time! But hurry, this cabin books fast!

Here at RentWisconsinCabins.com we love everything Wisconsin. So enjoy booking your next Wisconsin vacation directly with those that share the same love of Wisconsin as we do. No commission fees means you save money!