Looking for a Northwoods base where mornings start with loons and end by the fire ring? Say hello to Wildflower Cabin on Wood Lake in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. This peaceful two‑bedroom, one‑bath cabin sleeps up to six and sits steps from the water, giving Cabintimers easy access to paddling, fishing, and those unhurried porch sit‑downs that make trips memorable.
Room for six with two bedrooms and four total beds—great for families or two couples.
Full kitchen with the essentials (coffee maker, full stove/oven, microwave, fridge, plus staples).
Comfort perks like broadband Wi‑Fi, A/C and heat, washer/dryer, and a hair dryer for fewer “oops, forgot it” moments.
Outdoor hangouts: back deck and patio, lakeside fire pit, and dedicated canoe/kayak racks so your boats are ready when you are.
Book direct for the best rate and local tips—no service fees, no middleman. Head to cabininbloom.com to check dates.
Where you’re staying: Wood Lake + Grantsburg
Grantsburg sits in Burnett County near the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, so you get a friendly small‑town feel with serious outdoor access. Wood Lake is a calm spot to paddle at sunrise, try for panfish or bass, and watch migrating birds cruise overhead.
3 easy ways to spend a day
1) Paddles up on the St. Croix
The upper St. Croix is classic Northwoods water—forested banks, sandbars, and stretches with a little zip. Rent gear or book a shuttle through local outfitters, then float for a few hours and be back in time to grill dinner. Pick a mellow section for the kids or a slightly faster run if your crew wants a splash.
2) Wildlife watching at Crex Meadows
Just a short drive from the cabin, Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is 30,000 acres of wetlands and prairie. Cruise the auto‑tour route, scan for trumpeter swans and sandhill cranes, and pop into the visitor center for maps and current sightings. Photographers, bring the long lens—sunrise light over the marsh is next‑level.
3) Trails and river views in Governor Knowles State Forest
This 32,000‑acre forest parallels the St. Croix and offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, and winter ski/snowmobile routes. Mix a morning trail loop with an afternoon paddle or a lazy shoreline picnic.
Rain plan (or rest day) in town
Brickfield Brewing pours a wide rotating tap list in a restored creamery space across from Memory Lake. Grab a flight on the patio and watch the water.
Memory Lake Park has playgrounds, shelters, and seasonal events—easy fun for littles between adventures.
Seasonal notes for Cabintimers
Spring: Waterfowl migration at Crex Meadows, cool nights by the fire, and quiet trails.
Summer: Prime paddling and fishing. Bring water shoes for sandbar stops.
Fall: Color show across Burnett County; crisp mornings on Wood Lake with steam rising off the surface.
Winter: Pack the fat‑tire bike or skis for forest trails. Warm up back at the cabin with cocoa and a movie.
What to pack
Layers, even in July—Northwoods evenings run cool.
Binoculars and a camera for Crex Meadows and those lakeside loons.
Your favorite spices or rubs for the grill—kitchen’s ready for it.
Fast Wi‑Fi for remote work or movie nights between hikes.
Canoe and kayak racks onsite; bring your boats or rent in town.
Book direct & keep it local
Skip third‑party fees and connect with owners who know the area best. Check availability and rates at cabininbloom.com and start planning your Wood Lake stay.
Quick trip‑planning hits for Grantsburg
Best quick paddle: A morning lap on Wood Lake, then brunch back on the deck.
Wildlife on wheels: Drive the Crex auto route near golden hour.
Trail sampler: Short hikes in Governor Knowles with river overlooks.
Post‑adventure sip: Brickfield Brewing patio at sunset.
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If “lake time” is your love language, Eve & Pine delivers it from sunrise swims to starry-night fires. This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath lake home near Minocqua is built for group memory-making—bring the whole crew (up to 14), the fishing rods, and yes, the dog. Inside you’ll find an airy open-concept main level, a basement bar for game nights, and a cozy 3-season porch for that first cup of coffee. Outside, the shoreline is sand-bottom and swimmer-friendly—exactly what families hope for on a full-rec Northwoods lake.
Why Cabintimers love this spot
Eve & Pine sits about 14 minutes from downtown Minocqua, so you can split your days between quiet on the water and the energy of town. Fast Starlink Wi-Fi keeps remote workers and teens happy; evenings flow from grilling on the deck to stories by the firepit. Two king bedrooms, a queen, and a loft with two full-over-full bunks make bedtime easy for mixed-age groups. Four TVs mean nobody argues over the game.
Your lake, your pace
You’re on Shishebogama Lake with access to Gunlock—known for clear water, bays made for exploring, and classic Northwoods fishing: musky, walleye, bass, and panfish. With 700 acres to roam (max depth ~42 feet), bring the boat or rent one nearby and spend the day hopping between coves. When the wind dies at sunset, the water turns to glass—perfect for a lazy paddle.
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Minutes to Minocqua fun
When it’s time to play in town, don’t miss:
Wildwood Wildlife Park & Safari — home to 1,700+ animals and hands-on encounters the kids will talk about all year. wildwoodwildlifepark.com
Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Shows — legendary, free summer shows on Lake Minocqua (Wed/Fri/Sun at 7 pm in season). Arrive early and cheer on the pyramids. Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show+1
Winter Cabintimers, you’re in luck: this corridor is a snowmobile playground, and Eve & Pine’s location puts you close to trails and frozen-lake fun. (Anglers, bring the tip-ups.)
Straight talk on booking
Skip the third-party markups. When you book directly with the owner or local manager, you avoid service fees, get better answers to local questions, and keep your dollars in the community. Eve & Pine is listed on RentWisconsinCabins.com—a direct-booking marketplace built for Cabintimers like you.
Quick specs Cabintimers ask about
Sleeps: up to 14
Bedrooms: 4 (2 kings, 1 queen, loft with two full-over-full bunks)
Lake vibe: sand frontage on a full-rec system; great swimming off the shore
Distance to town: ~14 minutes to Minocqua; the zoo is ~8 minutes from the property
Pet policy: pet friendly (confirm details when booking)
Cabintimer tips
Morning: Paddle the quiet bays of Shishebogama before boat traffic. Cast for smallmouth along rocky points by mid-morning. Wisconsin DNR
Afternoon: Head to Minocqua for ice cream and a stroll down Oneida Street’s shops.
Evening: Grill on the deck, then walk down for a golden-hour swim. If you’re in town on show days, cap it with the Min-Aqua Bats at 7 pm. Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
Ready to line up your Northwoods plans? Visit the Eve & Pine rental page and book direct—no middleman, no service fees, just real cabin time with local expertise guiding your stay.
Mallards Landing in Hayward, WI that is! Step inside one of their unique European log cabins and let your Hayward vacation begin. Full bathroom has ceramic tile shower & floor. There is electric heat and central air conditioning. Quaint log cabins feature an outside deck with bench and an outdoor charcoal grill so you can amaze your family and friends with a great dinner. Private and close to downtown Hayward stores and restaurants, walking distance to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Lumberjack Bowl, Lake Hayward Beach and Park. Pictured here is the Mallard’s Landing Dutch Cottage. Read more about this Hayward, WI cabin rental.
Welcome to paradise in Hayward, Wisconsin. Many Hayward resorts and lodging are located right on the crystal clear northern Wisconsin lakes, perfect for water sports and fishing. If you are searching for winter fun, Hayward has miles of snowmobile trails, which are usually accessible right from the cabin. At Mallards Landing the canoe is free to use. Their cabins have country style furnishings; the Dutch Cottage includes a wardrobe, a Swiss made dining table with chairs, a commode, flatscreen Cable TV/DVD, an antler chandelier, a hand crafted kitchen cupboard with microwave oven, under the counter refrigerator, four cup coffee maker, bar size sink, mugs and glasses.
See things to do in Hayward, WI, plus other Mallard’s Landing cabins & 35 other Hayward WI resorts and cabins.
Hayward is a year round vacation destination that is well known for ATVing, cross country skiing, hiking, and off-road biking. 858,000 acre Chequamagon National Forest invites you to take a wilderness walk under towering trees. Skip those Hayward, WI hotels and choose a more memorable Hayward resort. Cabin rentals in the northwoods are the perfect lodging choice if you are coming for the world-renowned American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race, or the annual Lumberjack World Championships. We recommend planning your up north adventure well in advance, because these Hayward resorts book up fast. Since you plan and book directly with resort owners, ask them about nearby things to do. Booking vacation rentals direct means not middleman booking website fees – WI cabin time should never include paying more for the same cabins you find on our website.
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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.
Imagine a sunset while you swing here….ah….
Hillcrest Resortis 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.
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.
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’
Grab your basketball, football, favorite ghost stories, and marshmallows
This 3 bedroom cabin offers a lakeside view anyone would envy. Check out the beautiful townhome located right on the Gunflint Trail, named one of the “50 places of a lifetime” by National Geographic. View the shimmering lakes by day and the northern lights by night. This area is mesmerizing. Sit by the beach or relax by the fire for the chance of a lifetime to just relax and refresh the spirit. You can rent a canoe and explore many of the islands, fish for dinner or swim in Poplar Lake, one of the cleanest lakes around. To view more photos, videos, rates or to inquire/book direct: please click here.
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Quite simply put, this resort is perfect for you. Yes, you. And your family or friends and pets. Yup. We said it. We don’t want to waste anymore of your time so you can get to booking directly with the owner so we will get straight to the point:
This lakeside resort has 12 cabins, each uniquely different in its own way.
This location is perfect. Babbitt is only 2 passages away from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This resort offers free guided hikes on the Kawishiwi Falls Trail. Experience waterfalls, nearby Fall Lake beach, pack a picnic basket, and explore with all of your senses.
Timber Wolf Lodge has a sandy beach with 7 cabins right on the beach with a private dock. Bear Island Lake is a large 2,360 acre lake that stretches over 22 islands. The resort has a sunset cruise that even lets you observe these islands. They also have a 15’ water trampoline (kids love it)! Parents can rest in the lounge chairs under an umbrella right on the beach!
Timber Wolf Lodge
These cabins are not bare or rustic. Most cabins are updated to the newest features (like a Keurig) and most even have warm glowing fireplaces in them with great lake views. The best feature? The Sleep Number beds and even luxurious sheets. Each cabin has a great sundeck, perfect for morning coffee or late night card playing. Make sure you ask about the ones with the 3 season porches-a Minnesota must!
Here is a little secret if you’re still reading this: A lot of guests mail checks to use weekly or monthly as sort of a “vacation savings account”. Many families find that this is an effective way to set aside their vacation money bit-by-bit. We’ve all felt the pinch of a tough economy and the need to tighten our belts. Use this tool if it helps your family budget.
Timber Lake Lodge
The cabins are fully equipped and furnished with the exception of bath towels, kitchen towels and wash cloths. Please bring those items from home. We provide all bedroom linens including pillows and cases. Even the fire pit has a stocked wooden supply. Perfect for squeezing in one more kid in the car with all that extra room.
The sauna, shower house and private beach. You may just be one of our guests that insist on stoking the sauna to inhuman temperatures and then dashing to the end of a nearby dock for a plunge in Bear Island Lake. Parents who want to shower off the kiddos after a day at the beach will like the convenience of our shower house. There is plenty of room in there for a quick change of clothes too.
Local attractions are a must see for Minnesota. The International Wolf Center and North American Bear Association are near. Some adventurers even cliff dive! Enjoy the guided fishing tours in one of Minnesota’s Boundary waters.
Babbitt, Minnesota hosts tons of activities for teenagers. Enjoy the library, Youth Center and indoor ice arena.
And for those that can’t simply live without Wi-Fi, you can get it at the beach house and beach. Perfect for catching up on emails.
“Timber Wolf Lodge is the ideal get away! This was my first time to Northern Minnesota since I was a kid. Having cabin #6 for our family reunion was ideal! The cabin accommodates 14 people. The bedrooms are spacious with three master bedrooms and two bedrooms that have double bunks. We enjoyed the sleep number bed. Enjoy life.”
“Timber Wolf Lodge is truly a paradise! We have spent 8 summers at TWL and every year that we return for our vacation, it is better than the previous one! The beach is private with a bouncer for the kids to enjoy. Almost every day, you watch an eagle family fly over as you lounged at the beach.” Kim G
“Very clean, knowledgable and helpful staff,decor to make the wife happy, great fishing to keep the hubby happy and enough amenities to keep the kids running and off the electronics! If you have time get to Kawishiwi trail to see the water falls too!” Carry
“Summer of 2014…First time camping at Timber Wolf Lodge and definitely will be returning! The staff was VERY accommodating, pleasant and always had a smile for you. The lake is gorgeous, loved all the pink granite. Great swimming beach” Scot J
For more information on this unique Boundary Waters lakeside resort, head to http://www.rentminnesotacabins.com/location.php?id=Babbitt and select from one of the listings to inquire more, get rates, and view more photos and videos.
It’s that time of year again. There have been a few warmer days & people are starting to believe that there will indeed be summer. We’ve been starting to see more and more inquiries come through for the summer months, that’s where we come in. We want to help inspire those that are beginning their summer vacation planning. For the next few weeks, we will be sharing some popular Wisconsin destinations with recreational activities and some vacation rental ideas. We are ready to kick off the blog series with a popular northern Wisconsin location: St. Germain.
Popular Recreational Activities in St. Germain:
Hiking and Biking:
St. Germain is ideal for anyone looking to explore the area by foot or bike. The St. Germain Bike and Hike Trail offers 12 miles of family-friendly fun. Both visitors and locals love to visit this scenic stretch – and the gentle terrain provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely trip. To access the trail, there is a Bike & Hike Park behind the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce (Highways 70 & 155). If you are looking for a trail a bit off of the beaten path, we recommend the Shannon Lake Trail. During the warm months, it is ideal for hiking and mountain biking. The hiking loops range from 2.3 miles to 7 miles. The lake loop is one of our favorites because it offers fantastic lake sights and is ideal for viewing wildlife. Once winter hits, the Shannon Lake Trail is perfect for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Golfing:
We find that many vacationers express their interest in golfing while on vacation. Well, be sure to pack you clubs when visiting St. Germain because you are in for a treat. There are 16 courses within a 20 minute drive of St. Germain!! What does that mean for you? Options. Flexibility. Fun. Two popular options are The St. Germain Golf Club & 19th Hole Par 3. Whether you are an aspiring professional golfer or a newbie, there is something for you.
Water Recreation
How could we not mention the exciting water recreation offered in the St. Germain area. This area has some of the cleanest water & locals and vacationers definitely take advantage of that. Take a break and relax on the sandy shoreline reading a good book or making a splash in one of the lakes. Other popular activities: kayaking, canoeing, skiing, tubing, pontooning, can you tell that the possibilities are endless? Many of the rental properties in St. Germain come with these options or have affordable rental prices for kayaks/pontoon boats/etc. Be sure to ask the owners.
Summer Events
The Cropsey Vacation Rentals owners provided some awesome insight regarding summer events in the St. Germain area. Every Monday from Memorial day to Labor Day, the town hosts a large flea and farmer’s market featuring over 400 vendors. The farmer’s market is a new addition for the 2014 season that will be held in conjunction with the flea market. Following this, there is Monday Night Bingo from the first Monday in June to nearly the end of August. The Cropsey owners say that over $1,000 is guaranteed to be given away each week – wow!
Love St. Germain, Where to Stay?:
We love it too. Plus, because it is quite popular, there are a variety of vacation rental options, so you are sure to find something that fits your needs. Some properties are quaint and sleep just 2 while others are quite large and can sleep up to 15. We list over 100 St. Germain vacation rentals so be sure to check those out. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Be sure to click on the photo to view more property information!
Cropsey Management: Red Pine Lodge on Pickerel Lake
Idle Hours Resort: Courtside Cabin on Little St. Germain Lake
Serenity Bay Resort: Red Oak on Little St. Germain Lake
Have you been to the area before? Any recommendations for potential visitors? Share with us.
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