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Northwoods Retreat For All Seasons

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Bowden House on Big St Germain Lake
Enclosed Porch Dinning Option
Living area
Living area
Living area
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

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St Germain, WI
  • Popular LocationVilas County Historical Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSnowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Saint Germain Lake11 min drive
  • AirportRhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Sitting Area

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Primary Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Northwoods Retreat For All Seasons

Welcome to our recently updated lake home located on Big St Germain Lake in Northern Wisconsin. St Germain is a small community located between Minocqua & Eagle River. We hope you will find our place has all the comforts of home and meets all your vacation needs. Our home sits at the rear of the resort with more space between the homes providing you more privacy. This 1,300 sq ft Ranch with full length screened porch features an open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air, flat screen TV over the gas fireplace, blue ray dvd player in the living room & new HD flat screen / smart TV’s, we have dedicated WIFI (Spectrum Fiber Optic), large dining area, kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, the full length screened porch is perfect for morning coffee or enjoying a drink as the day fades away. We’ve replaced all the beds with a king in the master bedroom, three twin beds in bedroom #2, two twin beds in bedroom #3 and a top of the line queen futon in the living room making our place perfect fit for larger families or guys / girls weekend getaways to stay in while comfortably sleeping 8 people. We have ample parking for trailers if you are bringing your boat, ATV / UTV or snowmobiles. Sorry no pets allowed.

Our resort sits on Big St Germain Lake, it's a fantastic fishing lake for musky, walleye, bass & panfish. The lake is also popular with boating enthusiast, tubers, jet skis, kayaking, paddle boards or just hanging at our beach swimming. The beach features plenty of sand for castles and kid fun, it's level and provides a nice gradual drop into the water. Also found along our shoreline is a sand volleyball court, playground equipment, fire pit and fish house. The resort offers numerous boat slips available on a first come first served basis. There are options for renting pontoons, fish / ski boats, kayaks and canoes in the immediate area. Fiber's restaurant & bar is located at the front of the resort besides being convenient it has a great lunch and dinner menu as well as a great bar to hang out at and watch the sunset over the water. Personally I think it has one of the best Friday fish frys in the area. Our resort also sits directly on both the new UTV / ATV trails and the popular Bo Boen snowmobile trail so you never have to trailer to ride, you simply ride down from our cabin and away you go on your adventure.

We hope you will discover the beauty the Lakeland area has to offer that has had us hooked since the late 90’s. Vilas County has 563 named lakes and 755 unnamed lakes to explore. Other nearby attractions include golfing at the Whitetail course less than 2 miles away or numerous other area courses, well maintained bike and walking trails, mini golf, go carts, horseback riding, Zip Line Course, ATV trails, flea markets, unique northwood's shopping, snow shoe baseball, birding, water ski shows, Bonds Falls (waterfalls) are a short ride away and many great supper clubs & restaurants to experience a traditional Wisconsin fish fry, great steaks, seafood and Italian. The area is known for it's spring and summer beauty and fun but there are few places that put on the splendor of fall color like our area does mid September - mid October. Of course there is prime Musky season that typically runs through October and into the first ice of November. In the winter you will find that our Lodge is a key point on numerous Bo Boen snowmobile trails as Fibber's Bar & Restaurant pulls them in to warm up and for great food & drink.

Property rents are seasonal.

Summer and Winter prime season. Summer rents are mid-June mid-August property rents for $1895 / week or $320 / night with a 7 night minimum. Winter prime is Christmas to early-March rents for $1895 / week or $320 / night with a 3 day minimum.

Off season rents are mid-August to Christmas and mid-March to mid-June$1495 / week or $250 / night with a 3 night minimum, shorter stays may be granted on request

Property manager

Dan Bowden

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

St Germain

Located in St Germain, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elmer's Fun Park and Timber Ridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Little Saint Germain Lake and Wisconsin River. Travelling with kids? Consider Eliason Hardware and Lumber, or check out an event or a game at Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Germain, WI

What's nearby

  • Vilas County Historical Museum - 7 min drive
  • Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum - 9 min drive
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 11 min drive
  • Elmer's Fun Park - 15 min drive
  • Lake Tomahawk - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sayner Pub - 9 min drive
  • D J' S Northwoods Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Knocker's Pizza Company - 11 min drive
  • Murmuring Waters On Lost Lake - 10 min drive
  • Thunderbird Bar & Grill - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Retreat For All Seasons pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Retreat For All Seasons?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Retreat For All Seasons?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Retreat For All Seasons located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Vilas County Historical Museum, Eliason Hardware and Lumber, and Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum. Elmer's Fun Park and Little Saint Germain Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in the woods
This is a beautiful and comfortable home in a beautiful wooded neighborhood. The setting does not feel like a resort as much as a home in the woods. We played badminton and bocci ball in the yard. The deer come through the yard (looking for handouts) and we had fun feeding them apples. We rented a pontoon boat and kept it at the dock. Just a short drive or walk to the beach and dock. The interior of the home is well furnished with comfortable beds and couches. This is one of the few rentals we've been in that had more than enough comfortable seating in the living room for all of our family. The open floor plan made it easy to socialize even while cooking. My favorite space is the very large screened in porch. Overall one of the nicest homes to be found in northern Wisconsin.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice property
We had a nice stay. It accomodated our sleeping needs. Was disappointed it was not on the water and did not have a water view. The lake was a couple blocks away from the cabin. Plenty of boat parking at the docks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
awesome place
Great place to stay very clean and nice parking for trailers and trucks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Nice and quiet. Restaurant great. Would stay again.
Well kept and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

lyle j., Green Bay, Wi United States of America

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very nice quiet area nice beach play area for children. Wish it had area for outside fire. Dan the owner and Kay the check in person were very nice. Would stay again and may next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dan Bowden

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We are life long residents of the Madison area. My wife and I have 3 adult daughters and 2 grand children. I am a real estate broker / manager and my wife is an service center manager.

Why they chose this property

We actually use to own a property at the same resort 2003-2006 and sold it because of the age of our daughters and all of their activities. We have continued to visit the area through out the years because we find it completely relaxing and full of activities that we enjoy. We purchased the property in January of 2018 and have invested $60,000 in interior & exterior updates in the first 5 years We hope that the people who rent it love it so much that they will return to our property year in and year out.

What makes this property unique

The house is loaded with all the comforts of home with new linens, towels, fully applianced, new flooring, dedicated WIFI (Spectrum Fiber Optic), newer televisions, furniture, updates to the lighting and baths, there is a gas fireplace, a fully enclosed screened porch with new window and numerous beds to suit the needs of larger groups.
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