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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.
Have You Been to the Best Pumpkin Patches in Wisconsin?
This list is compiled by our followers of RentWisconsinCabins.com and written for other viewers to see where the great pumpkin patches are this fall.
Anyone with children, or a child still inside them knows the excitement of a pumpkin patch, but do we really know where the best ones are in Wisconsin? We tend to ask other moms and peruse a little online, but if you know anything about pumpkin patches, it’s hard to experience the true nature of THE PATCH until you get there. You either leave unhappy or elated that you chose that particular patch. We asked our followers where their favorite patches are. Here is what they came up with:
Pecks Farm Market, Spring Green– The parking can be overwhelming but don’t worry, this patch is big enough for everybody. The market is supplied with traditional and nontraditional fall goodies such as jams, gourds, candy, cider, baked goods, taffy, licorice, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables and more but there is also a cute little store connected to it with your favorite Halloween decorations and fall décor, making even the craft maker and baker happy. Pecks also offers a variety of animals in its free animal petting zoo such as deer, goats, mini horses, sheep, rabbits, and can even get a glimpse of the chickens and peacocks. Be sure to stop by the kittens and give them some love. Kids can jump in the giant inflatable pumpkin, enjoy the corn maze, go on a hayride, pick pumpkins and tour the haunted houses. Check their website for additional attractions and events throughout the season. Pecks Farm Market East
Vesperman Farms, Lancaster– Have fun getting lost is what they like to say here! This farm has plenty of pumpkin picking but perhaps is looking for more entertainment? Enjoy the petting zoo, duck races, the pumpkin catapult, mini and large corn mazes, and hayrides. Pick your seasonal fruit and enjoy honey from the bee colony they have there. Don’t let fall pass you by and round up the kids in the minivan. Open 7 days a week and all major credit cards are accepted. Vesperman Farms
Busy Farms, Fort Atkinson– This is an outdoor, enhanced classroom for people of all ages. Enjoy feeding the animals, 4 acre trivia corn maze, pick your pumpkin, choose your favorite gourd or small pumpkin and see how far it can be thrown. Get your face painted and collect eggs. Enjoy a demo on sheep sheering, play plinko with your eggs, join in on a rat race, explore tunnels of fun, participate in a gunny sack race, shoo in the roosters, race a hog and watch a puppet play. The opportunities are endless and never ending. Busy Barn Farms
Pearce’s, Walworth– This locally owned farm stand stands by its produce and takes pride in its fresh produce. You can see the pride in their work as they also are a great attraction in the fall. Enjoy hay mazes, tunnel races, run through the corn maze and test your braveness at the new haunted houses and even ride a helicopter ride!!! Pearce Farms
The Little Farmer, Malone– This true authentic apple orchard and farmhouse offers a sense of fall comfort right when you walk in the door due to all the apple baking and that isn’t all the smells. They really should advertise free smells because it truly utopia when you set foot on this farm. Pick your pumpkin after you board the free hayride to the field or pick your own from the previously picked area. Enjoy the handicap accessible hayride that takes roughly 25 minutes through a beautiful area of color changing woods and lands you right in The Little Farmer- a barn with chickens, a cow, super hungry goats and sheep. Explore the corn maze where the boast they can “corn fuse” you for atleast 20 minutes or watch the little tikes on the playground. Be sure to stop in the shop for all kinds of goodies you can take home. The Little Farmer
Treinens Farm, Lodi– I was certainly blown away by this farm as this hardly a farm and more a paradise for the young at heart and the real young ones. Voted consistently as one of the best corn mazes by U.S. Today, MSN, The Travel Channel and many more, this is a must check out spot. This sports one of the largest corn mazes at 15 acres (that is equivalent to 15 football fields) and 12 different kinds of pumpkins, so for those that strike out lucky all of the time, you are sure to find “just the right one”. Enjoy activities such as pony rides, gemstone mining, pumpkin slingshot, Jacob’s ladder, 40 foot shoot tubes, a bounce house and milking contest. Don’t miss the zombie apocalypse on Oct. 25th!! Treinen’s Farm
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Wisconsin Holiday Vacation Rentals…It’s Time to Start Thinking…
While we snuggle in to the warm indoors and relax by the fire, we begin to appreciate the comforts of fall. It is hard to ignore that soon the craziness of the holidays are going to encompass our world. What better way to unwind and be thankful for the people around us than to spend quality time with them? Enjoy your next holiday vacation at a cabin meant for just that. So grab a pumpkin latte and a bowl of popcorn and start your research with us. Listed below are PET FRIENDLY cabins with a furnished kitchen (perfect for meal time) and open during the holiday season:
Loon Call Lodge, St. Germain– If you are from Wisconsin or in a surrounding state, you probably have heard of St. Germain as a great summer getaway but that isn’t the only season that boasts beautiful scenery. St. Germain is dotted with lakes and fall color and when snow blankets this area, there is a charm about this town that doesn’t go unnoticed. This cabin gives you a true “Up North” feel and sleeps up to 13 people and has a fireplace to warm us up in the chilly nights after a day of exploring the adventurous ATV and snowmobile trails right outside your back door.
Log Gables Lakefront, Lake Delton- This cabin is hardly small as it is 3,000 square feet but cozy it is! Gather a large group of family and and friends and enjoy this 9 bedroom, 3 bath vacation rental complete with a Jacuzzi and ample room for everyone. Take in the gorgeous landscape and lake! Just 3 miles away is Christmas mountain for some downhill skiing and ladies, there is Tanger Outlet Mall, a huge draw for families! Close to the Wisconsin Dells.
Kettle Moraine Farmhouse, Whitewater- This is truly for nature lovers as the landscape is in the heart of the Kettle Moraine Forest. This 3 bedroom vacation rental makes you feel right at home and offers a washer and dryer, furnished kitchen, fireplaces and even WiFi. Located right on an ATV/snowmobile trail, this farmhouse is 20 miles from LAKE GENEVA for unique shopping and rejuvenating spas.
Water’s Edge, Friendship- This 3,600 lodge opens up to 3 bedroom suites with full baths, TV and separate exit on to the outside deck, making you feel separate from the others but together at the same time. This lodge has WIFI, and a fireplace with a fire pit outside and right on the ATV trails so load up the snowmobiles and trail blaze ahead. Choose to have a dinner together? Use the fully furnished kitchen to make our meals together and catch up on the day.
Cedaroma Lodge, St. Germain- We realize St. Germain is on here twice but with the criteria we had, this lodge was more than well-qualified to be on our favorites list. This Lodge has a playground, bikes, horseshoes, and a basketball hoop for the kiddos that keep them occupied while the adults catch up on quality time. It also has a fully furnished kitchen and sleeps 13, a perfect size for a holiday group. If there is snow on the ground have fun snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, or cross-country skiing. Enjoy the WiFi and cable television at night or bundle up and get cozy by the outdoor fire pit.
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The 5 Best #Fall Roads in #Michigan
There is a part of us that really loves fall. We can’t kid ourselves. The crisp air and the hot cocoa invites us in for some football, comfort food, the slow switch to fall scent candles, and a warm fuzzy blanket. This fall, get outdoors and enjoy the reoccurring miracle of nature that happens when the leaves change color and give off vibrant hues that paint the perfect fall picture.
1. Glen Arbor- take Highway 22 along Lake Michigan to view the serene lakeside and vivacious fall color that is a scene rarely replicated by other areas in the region. Experience a vast lake behind all the beautiful color that highway 22 can show off. Be sure to check out the Sleeping Bear Dunes as well!
2. Ludington- US 10 provides ample opportunity to check out the beautiful arrays of fall color ranging from yellows to passionate reds. There’s plenty of scenic lake views of Lake Michigan and other lakes as well that makes this one of the favored trips in Michigan. To view a map of the possible routes for your fall color tour, check out: Ludington Fall Color Tour
3. Eagle River- Hop onto M-26 and hit the cruise control button because you will need it. As you pass wineries, churches, and lighthouses, it will be hard to pay attention to the actual road. You will be under a blanket of mesmerizing fall colors. Don’t forget to roll your window down slightly to take in the fall smells as well!
4. Cadillac- Dubbed as an unforgettable experience, Cadillac is home to several train fall color tours. While fall is amazing and the trees stay mesmerizing for a couple of weeks, one thing you have to experience is the locomotive tour. Sit back and relax while taking in the color transformation. Tickets do sell out fast so prepare ahead of time. If trains are not your cup of tea, plan on the middle of October for the best scenic drive.
5. Ironwood- Head north on 513 towards Black River Parkway that twists and turns by forests and flowing waterfalls and takes you straight to a harbor on Lake Superior. Add Copper Peak, a ski flying hill to the itinerary because the view is majestic from the observation deck, 1881 feet above sea level and sits 18 stories high. You can see Minnesota, Porcupine Mountian and the Apostle Islands, weather permitting.
Generally, we say that all of Michigan is great and we encourage everyone to stay at least a week and travel around to experience everything each area has to offer; from the sugary sand beaches that stretch for miles, to the forests and wildlife areas and bustling cities like the Grand Rapids. Michigan is truly an unforgettable experience.
For a list of vacation rentals head to www.RentMichiganCabins.com. We invite you to book your Michigan vacation rental DIRECTLY with the rental owners and property managers! Booking direct guarantees you get the best rate AND you avoid ugly double-booking pitfalls.
Here’s a UP bonus suggestion: Brockway Mnt. Drive. Upper Peninsula chose the road as the region’s “favorite natural wonder” in a poll conducted by WLUC-TV.
Relax. Enjoy your search. You’re on Michigan cabin time now.
The Best 5 “Drives” for Wisconsin Fall Colors.
An intensive guide to not only Wisconsin Fall Color but to the festivals, and hobbies to go along with the scenic drive. Pack up the car now and head to one of these areas for a great fall getaway.
Let’s be honest with each other, Fall is one of everyone’s favorites in the Midwest and it’s not because of our perfect summers either. It’s because summer for most means traveling, jammed pack days at the beach, pool, zoo or family reunions. It’s simply not the case in fall. Sure, school is in session and kids go back into sports but what happens with the chilly nights settle over us? Do you step away from the TV? Hide indoors? Why not check out what Wisconsin is all about? It’s about reconvening with nature and nature is really exciting when it prepares for winter, don’t you think? Let’s take a look at the top 10 places in Wisconsin to check out fall color!
1. Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. This is one of the first areas to notice the leaves change-this 115 mile stretch that starts near Whitewater and unwinds by Sheboygan county. The roads purpose it tought be created solely for the scenic drive. Be sure to download the PDF with directions from Wisconsin DNR here: Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. This forest offers panoramic views of the trees adapting to cooler weather.
2. Door County Coastal Highway– this takes you right into the peninsula that showcases 66 miles of fall color. There are many ways to view this foliage as well. Take your own self-guided tour, but be sure to plan a couple of days to thoroughly enjoy all of Door County. While winding down the highway take in all the special restaurants and see what the gifted chefs have to offer. Hop aboard the Door County Trolley to truly take in all the color and wonderful smells.
3. Great River Road– otherwise known as Highway 10 whispers along the Wisconsin Driftless Area. This gives up countless views of wetlands, trees, bluffs, and wildlife so you might get more than you bargain for when it comes to looking for just fall foliage but nonetheless, it is a great road traveled.
4. Waupaca– Waupaca offers much more than just fall foliage. This road trip offers excitement at the end of the day with jazz festivals and apple harvests. Enjoy the fall foliage from a canoe, where the water soothes the soul and the trees tell a story of changing over spirits of the seasons. While there, be sure to check out the Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival in October.
5. The Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area– Head towards Popko East and know that this is a great opportunity to witness Wisconsin’s true beauty that makes living up north priceless. One of our personal favorites in our office at www.RentWisconsinCabins.com, this road is a self guided, 20 mile, 15 stop tour that shows you humans interaction with nature and the give and take that relationship we have with it. Notice the red pines, white ash, sugar maples,oak, birch, elm and the Aspen trees changing color as the brisk evenings turn into milder days in October. Bring your binoculars and fishing pole because among the flowage, wildlife is abundant and there are lots of places to pull over and wet a line right from shore. Have a glimpse of bear, eagles, deer, grouse, you name it in the north, you will probably see it. It is one of the best fishing areas in the state!
Fall scenic road trips in Wisconsin are very easy on the budget. Head to the Gas Buddy Website to estimate your trip cost.
We promise! This is the Best Romantic Cabin In Wisconsin
Whether you are on your honeymoon or celebrating an anniversary in Wisconsin, this cabin is for you!
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Congratulations! No need to look any further! This cabin is delightfully gorgeous, sitting deep into the most colorful array of trees; the sun peeking out oh so perfectly that you will think you are in heaven. Hauser’s Cabin has it all. You want the beach? The romantic sunset on the deck? Maybe you won’t leave the property at all. This PET FRIENDLY cabin near the Apostle Islands is fully furnished with so much to do that you will not get bored! See why Milwaukee Sentinel voted this one of the top 10 cabins in Wisconsin!
With Wisconsin’s northern most picturesque town, Cornucopia only 15 miles away, why wouldn’t you consider this beautiful place? Let’s start with the inside. This 1 bedroom cabin has free WIFI and SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO! Watch a movie on Amazon Prime in bed on the New Queen Sertia iComfort Savant bed with remote control to ensure maximum comfort.
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying at the cabin ~ You did an incredible job with the remodel. It was just our aesthetic. Cozy, modern, and rustic all rolled into one. The thing I really appreciated was the attention to the lighting. I love dimmers and soft light which was done perfectly in the cabin. It was a great home away from home and we hope to stay again in the near future. The sled dog races were great! We were intentionally off the grid at your cabin (though you have Wifi and movies via Amazon Prime) – which was what we wanted. The nature views were very serene. Our dog loved it too! It was perfect! You were professional and timely in your communication and that was noticed and appreciated. Christine
Wake up in the morning and cook gourmet breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen stocked with dishes and spices and furnished with granite marble tops and top of the line appliances.
Feeling cold in the long winter afternoons? Sit by the fireplace and enjoy the sofa and chaise lounge chair with a cup of cocoa and challenge each other to friendly rounds of board games.
Ready to adventure outside? You will never be bored with the endless activities. Contemplate your day starting out on the deck with some coffee and ponder whether you are going to the warm, shallower beach (which is practically your own) or whether you want to go on a hike, a bike ride or explore by sailboat or kayak to the islands that populate near Lake Superior’s shore. Want a nice romantic weekend getaway filled with adventure? This cabin is perfect for skiers whether is it is downhill or cross-country skiing and the snowmobile trail is right out the front door! Make sure you take in the Apostle Island Annual Dog Sled Races. While there make sure you check out the ICE CAVES, A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LANDMARK that has travelers from all over the world exploring it. Need more details? Click here for more information, rates and availability.
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Stay warm by the fire, whether you’re inside or outside by the fire pit but remember the one reason you are there; to share the enjoyment the sheer beauty of solitude and simplicity together.
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Make “Someday” Today: Battling the Fears that Keep You From Traveling
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Over July 4th weekend, I’m proud to say I checked a pretty big thing off of my bucket list: I went skydiving!
This is something that I’d sort of put in the back of my mind to accomplish someday. It’s so effortless to say that, isn’t it? Someday I’ll go to that museum, someday I’ll hike through the Grand Canyon, someday I’ll live abroad… It’s just easier to declare, “I’ll do that one day,” than to actually act on it, even if it means doing a small something that is part of a bigger something. And this doesn’t just go for exploring the world. Anyone can say, “I’ll show more appreciation to others tomorrow,” or “Next month I’ll take the bus to work instead of drive.” Making the change and doing…
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