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How to Pack for Your Wisconsin Cabin or Vacation Rental

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but packing for one can be quite stressful. This is especially true when you’re not sure what to bring. Well, RentWisconsinCabins.com has you covered. Whether you’re packing to stay at a luxurious estate or a rustic cabin, here is what you need to know. 

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Kitchen

While some cabin rentals are equipped with many amenities, more old fashioned properties may lack conveniences like electricity or running water. Check the listing to find out how equipped the kitchen is, and contact the owner with any questions that the website description didn’t answer. You’ll want to know ahead of time what pots, pans, and utensils are available, especially if you plan to cook. 

Regardless of what’s available at the property, it’s always a good idea to come with your own cooler, a sharp knife, and your favorite spices. 

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Comfort

When you’re spending time in the wilderness, a few basic items can go a long way towards keeping you comfortable. The necessities include bug spray, sunscreen, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. Other comforts you might enjoy having are good pillows, linens, a fan, and extra toilet paper (because you never know!).

Entertainment 

Of course, the whole point of a Wisconsin vacation is to have fun! Come prepared with kindling and plenty of folding chairs for sitting around the fire. Even if you think you’ll spend most of your time in nature, be sure to also bring some indoor activities for nighttime and rainy days. Some fun items to have include a bluetooth speaker, books, board games, and arts and crafts supplies. 

Wherever you’re headed, you’ll have a great time! Enjoy the (book direct savings)* too.

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*At RentWisconsinCabin.com you plan and book directly with rental owners or local property managers. WHY? Booking direct guarantees you get the lowest rental rate because you skip the service fees found on every online booking travel site. Why pay hundreds of dollars more for the same Wisconsin vacation rental?

Northern Wisconsin Cabin Rentals

Arbor Vitae | Balsam Lake | Barnes | Bayfield | Boulder Junction | Bruce | Brule | Butternut | Cable | Chetek | Conover | Crandon | Crivitz | Danbury | Drummond | Eagle River | Egg Harbor | Ellison Bay | Fairchild | Fifield | Fish Creek | Gills Rock | Glidden | Grand View | Harshaw | Hatfield | Hayward | Hazelhurst | Hiles | Holcombe | Hurley | Iron River | Lac du Flambeau | Lake Nebagamon | Lake Tomahawk | Lakewood | Land O’ Lakes | Laona | Lublin | Manawa | Manitowish Waters | Manitowoc | Mercer | Merrillan | Minocqua | Minong | Montreal | Neillsville | Ogema | Ojibwa | Park Falls | Pelican Lake | Phelps | Phillips | Pickerel | Pound | Presque Isle | Rhinelander | River Falls | Rice Lake | Sarona | Sayner | Seeley | Shawano | Sherman | Spooner | St. Croix Falls | St. Germain | Sturgeon Bay | Sugar Camp | Three Lakes | Tomahawk | Wabeno | Waupaca | Webster | Winchester | Winter | Woodruff |

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Southern Wisconsin Cabin Rentals

Algoma | Arkdale | Baraboo | Beaver Dam | Black River Falls | Coloma | Coon Valley | De Soto | Delavan | Elkhart Lake | Fennimore | Ferryville | Fountain City | Friendship | Green Lake | La Crosse | Lake Delton | Lake Geneva | Lodi | Lyndon Station | Markesan | Marquette | Mauston | Mazomanie | Monroe | Montello | Mt. Hope | Necedah | Nekoosa | New Glarus | New Lisbon | Oxford | Packwaukee | Plymouth | Prairie du Chien | Reedsburg | Rome | Saxeville | Sparta | Tomah Area | Trempealeau | Viroqua | Warrens | Wautoma | West Salem | Whitewater | Wild Rose | Wisconsin Dells | Wisconsin Rapids

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Visit our other state-specific websites:

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RentKentuckyCabins.com

Thanks for supporting our growing number of vacation rental website that allow renters to easily connect AND BOOK DIRECTLY with owners and local property managers. Tell your family and friends about our unique websites!

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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!

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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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Why we choose #WI #Cabins and Cottages for a Vacation over Hotels. A Biased View :)

We truly believe that Wisconsin Cabin Rentals offer some of the best memories ever made. Kids seem to enjoy the lakes and wide-open spaces and parents love giving the freedom to them while also experiencing a peaceful setting amongst nature. There is nothing like sitting outside for dinner on a picnic table with great food and a view of the lake or flowing river. Being able to roast marshmallows over the fire and catch fireflies under the stars are moments that last forever. We have compiled a list of reasons why we love renting cabins, cottages, lodges and homes.

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  1. Hotels seem to force families or friends in separate living quarters, interrupting quality time and laughs created by spur of the moments that arise.
  2. Hotels have increasingly limited the number of guests in each room, only allowing 4-5 in a room, making you rent out several rooms, which can get expensive.
  3. Pets are part of the family and vacationers want them to come on vacation. Many cabins and cottages are accommodating towards your pets.
  4. Parking can be cumbersome when renting a hotel. Whether you park on the other side or 4 floors down, no one wants to mess with that.
  5. Don’t be suckered into going out to eat for all your meals. That can be costly. It can also mean taking time out of your day to make sure the family is presentable for dinner establishments and let’s face it, kids are always messy.
  6. It’s pretty hard to star gaze through a hotel window. With wide-open spaces and a yard to lay a blanket down, you can’t beat the star-gazing at a cabin.
  7. There’s no quiet hours. We’re not saying let’s get crazy but no one wants to have to whisper to their family down a hallway to get ice when they can talk normally on their way to the kitchen.
  8. Amenities in a cabin and a cottage can sometimes be pricey in a hotel. Take for instance fireplaces, boat rentals, Jacuzzis, full size kitchens, screen porches. Some cabins can be more rustic if back to nature suits you.
  9. When you return the next year, the hosts actually can remember you and your preferences.
  10. Cabins and Cottages are KID FRIENDLY. They let the kids run around, squeal with delight, chase after the dog, fish off the dock, swim at the beach, climb a tree and tell ghost stories around the fire.

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YOU CAN’T HAVE YOUR OWN PRIVATE DECK AT A HOTEL.

It’s no secret were fans of Wisconsin cabins, cottages, lodges and vacation homes. We like to think that we are experts in the industry. Head to RentWisconsinCabins.com to view nearly 700 WI rentals. We have a unique interactive Map and a custom Narrow Your Search Tool.

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Searching for a Wisconsin Vacation Rental?

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We believe your family vacation should start with the online Search. We’ve made it fun and easy. You’re on cabin time now!

1. One website that is entirely focused on Wisconsin cabins, cottages, lodges and homes.

2. A website that offers a large selection.

3. A website where you can CONNECT and BOOK directly with the owners. These days, it’s hard to find. Have you noticed that most vacation rental websites now make your book through their site? Third-party websites take a commission on every booking. That means you’d likely pay more for the same rental because rental owners raise their rates. Not at RentWisconsinCabins.com: You always book directly with the owners and Save – Besides, the owners are your best tour guides, not booking websites.

4. Finally, you need a website that offers easy Search Tools that narrow your search.

When it’s vacation time, it’s time to visit RentWisconsinCabins.com.

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Winter Wonderland in Wisconsin

Before we know it, winter will be here; so buckle up and get ready to enjoy the season. There is good news for all of our winter enthusiasts: Farmers’ Almanac predicts that the upcoming Wisconsin winter will be cold and snowy. To those thrill seeking vacationers who are out for an adventure, those looking to cozy up by the fireplace, and everyone in between – there are hundreds of Wisconsin vacation rentals for you to enjoy.

We are excited for winter and can’t wait to share how fun the season can be with everyone! Here are some ideas to get you ready for the winter wonderland.

Three Year-Round Wisconsin Vacation Rentals that are Great for a Winter Retreat:

The Northern Exposure vacation home in St. Germain, Wisconsin offers many winter-friendly amenities. Snowmobile right from your door to hundreds of miles on the Snowmobile Trail System. Or enjoy great snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on the many groomed trails in the area. End your day around the wood burning fireplace in the living room – ideal for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.

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Relax in southern Wisconsin at the Kettle Moraine Farmhouse, the ideal country retreat! The property, nestled in the Kettle Moraine State Forest,  is just 100 feet from the Kettle Moraine cross-country trails. Plus, you are less than 10 miles from Apple Valley Resort for downhill skiing. In the evening, cozy up with family and friends around the stone fireplace.

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Another great option in Wisconsin is the Lake View vacation cabin at the Eagle Waters Resort. This family friendly resort is right on the snowmobile trail! The resort includes The Trading Post where you will find a fitness center, sauna, library, activity/craft room, and more. Or bundle up and spend an afternoon ice fishing on Eagle Lake. The resort includes an ice fishing shanty available for guests!

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These three vacation properties are a great option for a winter vacation in Wisconsin. Check out our website, you will find HUNDREDS of great vacation rental options. Over 500 vacation rentals on our website are year round!! The possibilities are endless.

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Cabin Time. What is it?

 

 

Cabin Time. It’s in our slogan and our Tweets – it’s on our website and our Blogs. We make a reference to Cabin Time whenever we can. What exactly is it? Cabin Time is a shared vacation experience when time seemingly slows down. It begins when your group steps out of the car, stretches, and takes a deep breath upon arriving at a Wisconsin vacation cabin, cottage, lodge or home.

Cabin Time FEELS different. Your pace slows down, your attention to sights and sounds are heightened, food tastes better, conversations are genuine. It’s amazing who you become when Cabin Time kicks in: Relationships are strengthened as you reconnect with family & friends. Storytelling is rampant, and reflections on past experiences suddenly surface. My parents turned into teachers during Cabin Time – that’s when I learned to read a compass, start a 9.9hp evinrude motor, swim, and X-country Ski. My grandmother taught me to put my ear on a hot sun-soaked rock to cure an earache. It works.

RentWisconsinCabins.com is here to help you find a little Cabin Time. Stop by our website and book a vacation rental that is right for you!

 

 

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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.

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