Recently Added Vacation Property: Country Retreat home

Nestled in the heart of the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, the Country Retreat home is perfectly located for the weekend break, a leisurely mid-week holiday or a month-long retreat.  The location is ideal for nature lovers – the trails are across the road. During the summer months, one can enjoy horseback riding, nearby water recreation, bird watching, and of course the trails. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, sledding, ice fishing, ice skating, and more. Take a short 15 minute drive to Lake Geneva and shop, spa, dine, and more. There’s something for everyone at the Country Retreat!

​Contact the Country Retreat Home owners to book your next vacation! You book directly with the rental owner — there’s no middleman — so you save!

              Other Popular Wisconsin vacation destinations:

    Eagle River          |          Twin Lakes         |         Wisconsin Dells

 

Have You Seen the New RentWisCabins.com Yet?

We keep improving the way you search for Wisconsin rentals.

RentWisconsinCabins.com has been redesigned. We’ve made lots of changes to improve the way you find and book a Wisconsin vacation cabin, cottage, lodge or home that meets your needs. We invite you to check it out today.

The first thing you’ll notice is that we’ve tied our one-of-a-kind Narrow Your Search Tool to an interactive Google Map.

  • The Narrow Your Search Tool lets you to enter travel criteria and “Display Results.” The interactive Map updates and all matching property listings appear below the map. Select the rentals that meet your needs and submit the inquiry form at the bottom of the page. It’s the same way you sent one inquiry to multiple owners on our old website.

QUICKLY search by town: Say you want to see all rentals in/near Eagle River, WI — just choose Eagle River in the “select destinations” drop-down menu and click “Display Results.” Done. The drop-down menu is filled with towns big and small; select one or more! Search by region too.

  • If you know where you want to go, use the interactive Map and ZOOM IN on the area to see the rentals. Keep zooming in and you’ll start to see individual pins for EVERY RENTAL UNIT. When you see tight clusters of pins, you’ve found Multi-cabin resorts. Keep zooming in and you’ll notice that we display PINS for individual resort cottages! Each pin is clickable.
The second thing you’ll notice is that EVERY property listing NOW HAS A FULL DETAILS PAGE. You wanted more property information, availability calendars, lots of pictures. We even provide property links to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more! If a property is running a rental-special, you’ll find it on their details page! Find links to the owner’s official website.

Our new website design went Live on November 9. We are still making some minor adjustments, and would appreciate any feedback, because RentWisconsinCabins.com is for YOU.

Our obsession with promoting Wisconsin vacation rentals has already made us the largest — now, we want RentWisCabins.com to be your favorite website when it’s time to explore Wisconsin.

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Recently Added: Twin Waters Resort

We would like to introduce our newest resort on RentWisconsinCabins.com! Twin Waters Resort includes 9 water-front vacation homes. In addition to these vacation homes, there are cabins available through Twin Waters Resort or Big Arb Resort. Below are snapshots of the nine vacation homes, visit the St. Germain vacation rentals page to find more information!

For more photos and information, visit the St. Germain vacation rentals page.

           Other Popular Wisconsin vacation destinations:

    Eagle River          |          Twin Lakes         |         Wisconsin Dells

Our Marketing Philosophy

WE ARE EXPERTS in online marketing.
Additional promotional support via
print ads • social marketing • television

We know how important marketing is and we try to think of new and innovative ways to spread the word about RentWisconsinCabins.com. We engage our members in our advertising as well, it’s a great opportunity to work as a TEAM and promote Wisconsin vacation rentals in larger markets. Here are JUST A FEW of the things we are doing to promote vacation rental properties in Wisconsin!

Page Rank — We Invest Aggressively in Search Engine Optimization

No other website directly targets niche renters like RentWisCabins.com. Google, Bing and other search engines crawl and compare different websites to determine authority. We are ranked page ONE for WI industry keywords: WI vacation properties, WI cabins, WI cottages, etc. Search engines recognize our growing section (600+ rentals!) and niche approach. Our promotional expertise leads to more vacation properties and more bookings, because we put vacation properties in front of travelers who are LIKELY to book WI vacation cabins, cottages, lodges, and homes.

Use of Social Media and Other opportunities

In our spare time, we promote  properties and Wisconsin events on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and more! RentWisconsinCabins.com has also had presence on TV and we’ve been featured in newspaper and magazine articles. This summer (2012), we were featured in the Madison Magazine in an article that titled “Traveling the Badger State.” Our team is constantly looking for new and innovative marketing strategies!

The RentWisconsinCabins.com Truck

Keep an eye out for the RentWisconsinCabins.com truck! Next time you see our truck rolling down Wisconsin’s highways or back roads, give us a honk!

the Rent Wisconsin Cabins truck

Fall Fairs and Festivals – Ending October the Fun Way

For the past month, trees in Wisconsin have been golden and red. People have been enjoying the great colors through hiking, biking, and the occasional bonfire. Here’s the best news – fall is not over. The end of October is full of events all through Wisconsin. Enjoy Halloween family fairs, art shows, and more!

  • From the Land – Folk Art Show | October 27-28, 2012
    Enjoy this art show in Green Lake, WI. There will be informative speakers from 11am-1pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Also enjoy an antique tractor show. Admission is free.
    Places to stay – Green Lake, WI vacation rental
  • Famous Dave’s Annual October Blues Fest | October 27, 2012
    Enjoy live Blues music and BBQ at Famous Dave’s in Hayward, WI.
    Places to stay- Hayward, WI rental properties
  • Jack O’Lantern Days | October 26-28, 2012
    Head over to Fish Creek, WI for this Halloween inspired weekend festival. On Friday and Saturday there is the Jack O’ Lantern Blaze event sponsored by the Hands on Art Studio. On Saturday at 5:30 pm there will be a lighting ceremony of all of the carved pumpkins. Another activates include the Door County Trolley Ghost Tours, a Halloween parade, and a Dog Pal Costume Party. Travel to Fish Creek and enjoy decorations throughout the town and coupons for many area stores.
    Places to stay – Fish Creek, WI cottages
  • Oktobearfest | October 27, 2012
    This event in St. Germain, WI has a different spin on Oktoberfest. Enjoy German theme food and beverages, polka music, pumpkin painting, and hay rides. This event benefits the Vilas County Historical Museum.
    Places to stay – St. Germain Vacation properties

 

Coming Soon: New Site Design

Cheers to you! Since RentWisconsinCabins.com was launched, we have had 1.3 million+ website visits! We NOW have the largest selection of Wisconsin vacation rentals on the internet – and we are continuing to grow! Coming this November, we are launching our new website design.

Features to the new RentWisconsinCabins.com Design:

  • Enhanced search tool – Continue to Narrow Your Search by your criteria: WI destination, travel dates, amount in party, price range, and more.
  • Google interactive map
  • A detail page for each rental – detailed property descriptions for each property
  • An awesome new design

Here is a sneak peek of what is coming. Stay tuned for more news and updates about the launch in November!

Rent Wisconsin Cabins updated design

We hope that you are just as excited as we are!

Planning in Advance vs. Last Minute Travel

Many vacationers know their favorite way to travel. Some enjoy having their getaway planned out completely months in advance. Others are happy with a weeks notice. There are definite advantages to both forms of travel.

Planned  vacation advantages:

  1. Options and openings. Where do you want to go? If you are booking well in advance, chances are that they are many options. Don’t allow your vacation to depend on what properties are available, choose the property that works best for your traveling needs. Be able to choose your rental according to criteria like what region in WI you prefer, the rental style, and the vacation setting.
  2. More time to prepare. Now that you have picked your favorite vacation rental and location, what do you want to do? By having all the dates set up, a vacationer is able to form a list of what exactly they want to do and see.
  3. Scheduling. Booking ahead allows for the trip to fit into the majority of the party’s schedules. As the dates approach, individuals can organize around the vacation to allow for less scheduling conflicts.

Spontaneous vacation advantages:

  1. Bargains. Property owners never want an opening for their vacation rental. A spontaneous trip sometimes means that you can find great deals. Search around for specials to find great properties at low prices.
  2. Weather. Wisconsin is a state of all four seasons. Some vacationers love a specific time of year and plan their trip just around that. If one is looking for a great skiing trip, pay attention to the weather and plan your vacation just after a great snow fall. The same is done throughout all the seasons, last-minute vacationers are known to plan around the weather.
  3. Adventure. Do something that you never imaged. Some vacationers love traveling to a new destination with no clear plans. Each region in Wisconsin offers something unique. Planning a spontaneous trip allows vacationers to enjoy what that area has to offer.

The decision is up to the vacationer. Whether you are planning your trip for next weekend or for next year, Rent Wisconsin Cabins is here to help.