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.

 

New Property Listed in Central WI: Canyon Park Cabin

Here’s yet another vacation rental that we have JUST added. The Canyon Park Cabin in Dodgeville, Wisconsin offers comfort, relaxation, and fun. Get out and explore the 44 acres of land just outside your front steps. Hiking trails will lead you through the woods to a beautiful pond and stream. Enjoy the property year round – each season brings something new. Relax outside by the fire-pit or enjoy the fireplace inside the cabin. The property can sleep up 8 (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). Relax indoors with all the comforts of a modern home: AC, full kitchen, VCR/DVD, linens provided, and a charcoal grill.

cozy cabin in wisconsin

Things to Do in the Dodgeville, WI Area

  • A popular recreational activity in the Dodgeville area is biking along the Military Ridge Trail which is just a few miles from the property. The trail was once a railroad track and has since been converted to a gorgeous bike trail.
  • Located less than 20 miles from the cabin is Cave of the Mounds. It’s the perfect day trip for all ages and is open year round! The beautiful cave was accidentally discovered in August 4, 1939 when workers blasted into it in their search for limestone. Because of all the hype and excitement, the cave was opened about a year later for visitors. In the following 8 weeks after the opening, over 59,000 visitors came to check out the cave. Since this, more and more are coming from all regions to check out this natural beauty.
  • Travelers visit Governor Dodge State Park for biking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, boating, and much more. Take an afternoon to enjoy the park or return each day – there is so much to see and enjoy all in one area.

      

               Other Popular Wisconsin vacation destinations:

    Eagle River          |          Twin Lakes         |         Wisconsin Dells

See Places You Never Knew You Wished To See

If a vacationer clicked on our MAP of Wisconsin vacation rentals with no idea of where they wanted to go, it could look somewhat overwhelming. That’s because there are so many great places in Wisconsin to see. There are destinations throughout Wisconsin for all types of vacationers. Those that love to water ski, hunt, relax by the water and read a book, or hangout with the family inside a cozy cottage. We know there are a lot of choices, that’s why we are here to help.

Solutions for the undecided Wisconsin traveler:

  1. Use the Narrow Your Search tool to find WI vacation rentals that meet your criteria. Just enter some information like the number in your party, rental setting, budget, etc. to find a group of Wisconsin properties that fit your needs.
  2. Ask around – family, friends, neighbors. See where they’ve gone or would like to go in WI. Then use our interactive MAP of WI to find properties in that specific area.
  3. This last idea is spontaneous, but it will surely be a fun-filled adventure. Print off our MAP and place it on the wall. Throw a dart at the map and see where it lands and viola there’s your destination.

Sometimes it’s not really where go. Throughout Wisconsin there are many activities and things to do in all regions. So stop stressing about planning your vacation, relax you’re on cabin time now.

                       Some popular WI vacation locations:

St. Germain          |          Eagle River          |          Twin Lakes

~ RentWisconsinCabins.com

3 Tips For Planning Your WI Vacation

  1. Research many different properties.Many cabins and cottages throughout WI are very different. Before committing to renting the property, made sure the cottage offers everything you are looking for. There are twotools to help you
    • MAP: Compare properties based on location
    • Narrow-Your-Search tool: Let us filter through your criteria and create a list of properties. From here you can contact the owners with further questions and/or reservations.
  2. Longer is not always better.It’s all about letting go of your extra stress and having time to relax and do whatever makes you happy. Instead of taking a 2 week-long vacation, break that up and take a few shorter vacations. Sometimes even those weekend getaways are all you need to get back in the swing of things.
  3. Don’t be scared off by price when renting a cabin, cottage, lodge, and home. A single bedroom vacation cabin rental will cost about as much as a hotel room, so from a financial point of view the two options are equal. However, when considering the other benefits of cabin rentals, the hotel room suddenly looses a lot of its attractiveness. Many attractions such as hiking and water recreation are nearby to your rental and at very in costs. Even more money can be saved by buying and cooking your food instead of going out for lunch and dinner. We also have a specials pdf which includes our members current specials which can be found on our official website. Happy saving!

Flambeau Rangers – Another New Property Listing Member

We have a new member in Holcombe WI on the Flambeau River – close to the cottage are ATV and snowmobile trails. The river is home to great smallmouth and muskie fishing. The Flambeau Rangers cottage comfortably sleep 8 and is handicap friendly with all modern amenities included: full kitchen, 47I lcd satellite television, fire pit, and much more. Pets are welcome for an additional deposit and there is a fenced area along with doggie door access.

Visit RentWisconsinCabins to view more cabins, cottages, and homes in Wisconsin.

cottage living room for rent

How to Choose Your Perfect WI Vacation Rental

Renting a vacation property in Wisconsin can lead to some of the best memories. For those that wish to have a weekend get-away; the cabins, cottages, and homes provide some modern amenities along with Wisconsin’s natural beauty. Even week-long vacation will never seem dull because of all the outdoor activities that WI offers. Winter travels lead to ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and of course hot cocoa. Travel in the summer months to enjoy water recreation such as water skiing, tubing, boating, and fishing. The Northwoods offers great hiking opportunities along with an endless amount of relaxation.

RentWisconsinCabins.com is leading the way when it comes to connecting travelers to Wisconsin resorts and cabins. We offer 2 unique ways to search over 700 vacation cabins and resorts. Are you looking for specific WI locations? Use our interactive MAP to choose a location and compare different vacation properties. Spend the time to find a property that fits your criteria and then call or send an inquiry directly to the property owner.

Other vacationers use our Narrow Your Search tool which allows us to do much of the searching for you. Vacationers can select dates, WI regions, rental settings, pricing, party numbers, etc. With a press of a button, property rentals that fit your vacation criteria will appear on the right. From here select the property(s) that you’d like to here from. A contact form will appear below so you can send your personalized inquiry.

Relax and enjoy your search. You’re on cabin time now.

 

New Member Listing: PJ’s Up North

Our new member, PJ’s Up North, is a year round resort with a full service tavern in Arbor Vitae WI.   After a day of exploring and relaxing on Brandy Lake (known for its Muskies and Northerns),  settle in at the tavern for a meal. The tavern serves over 30 different types of burgers! Each cabin has a gas fireplace, wireless connection, and an equipped kitchen.

PJ's Up North WI cabinWolf’s Den and Bear’s Den each have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Explore the great outdoors with all the amenities of a home.

PJ's cabin rental WI

Eagle’s Nest sits next to the creek and has 180 degree views of Brandy Lake. The two bedroom cabin is level to the lake – perfect for relaxation.

More information is available at RentWisconsinCabins.com