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Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"

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The Gatekeeper awaits you!
Enjoy some front porch sitting!
The wavey balcony sets the whole cottage in motion flowing from room to room.
Enjoy private cottages nestled on 40 pristine acres on Tuscobia Lake.
Bedroom balcony offers a fantastic sunrise view of Tuscobia Lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rice Lake, WI
  • Rice Lake City Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cedar Side Walking Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Turtleback Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Lower level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Loft Bathroom

Toilet

Lower level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"

The "Gatekeeper" cottage is our first cottage here at Stonehaven. It has a beautiful natural gas stone fireplace in the living room and a Full size sofa sleeper, full kitchen, full bath on the main floor. The sleeping loft has a Queen bed and a half bath. (Need to be able to climb ladder stairs to lofted bedroom). A spiral staircase leads you down to the lower level which has an additional bedroom with a Queen bed, full bathroom, and also a Queen sofa sleeper in the extra living room space. The lower level also has a walk out french door to the patio and campfire area. Patio will not be completed until late summer, or early fall. :)

The space
Apple maps is accurate for getting to Stonehaven Cottages, but google maps is still in the process of placing our address correctly on their system. Our cottage is smoke free. If you smoke, you are welcome to smoke outside on our porch that wraps around the entire front of the cottage or anywhere outdoors where the smoke does not affect others. Fireworks of any type are strictly forbidden on the property.

The Lake
Tuscobia Lake is a beautiful spring fed wilderness lake. During the summer months most of the lake is very weedy and is best suited for canoeing, row boats, and kayaks. The north end of the lake however, is 24 feet deep with much less weeds, and our guests are able to take a mile or so pontoon ride down to that end and swim off of the pontoon. The lake itself is visible from the front porch of the cottage, but it is about a quarter mile walk to our dock area. There are also several campfire areas that overlook the lake for our guests to enjoy.

Guest access
Guests have the entire cottage to themselves and can also use any of our hiking trails and campfire areas throughout the 40 acre property. We have a complementary paddle boat, canoes, Kayaks and rowboats that can be used on Tuscobia Lake by any of our guests. We also have a pontoon for rent. $25/hour, $75/4 hour, $125/full day, and $500/week.

Interaction with guests
As owners, we are living on the property so if you need anything, we are just a phone call away. One of us is available almost 100% of the time.

Other things to note
Regular pricing is $175.00 per night on weekends (Fri. and Sat.) and $150.00 per night on week nights (Sun. -Thurs.). Saturday nights the noise from the Rice Lake Speedway can be heard. The speedway is out a mile away and the level of noise varies based on the wind direction.

Property manager

Ted Romportl
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO FIREWORKS will be permitted on the property!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit

About the area

Rice Lake

Located in Rice Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Northern Star Theatre and Barron County Historical Society Pioneer Village Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Turtleback Golf Club and Rolling Oaks Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rice Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Rice Lake City Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Shudlick Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cedar Side Walking Trail - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Turtleback Golf Club - 12 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stonehaven Cottages - "The Gatekeeper Cottage" located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Rice Lake City Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Northern Star Theatre and Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake. Shudlick Park and Rice Lake Curling Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Getaway

This was the second time we had a friend meet-up/getaway in the Gatekeepers Cottage... it is just so lovely and well appointed. The hiking trails are so nice to get out and enjoy the birds and lake views. We loved using the grill and fire pit, not amenities. You can sit and watch birds in the front porch forever. Ted & Lori are so friendly and attentive, a very warm and welcoming stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful solitude

I loved the property and everything was seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Beautiful well kept house and property. Check in and check out seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trista K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Cottage

Absolutely loved this property! Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

We had a great time at this property! It was super cute, and it was a great place to spend time with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multigenerational Family Trip

Myself, my daughters and my grandchildren all enjoyed our stay at Stonehaven's, Gatekeeper Cottage for our annual trip. We enjoyed everything about the property. The cabin itself and the property were very special. We enjoyed our pontoon ride during which we saw several eagles flying overhead and even diving for a fish, there were multiple herons and a loon who stayed nearby diving and popping up. We highly recommend this rental getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Beautiful property. Nice eclectic feel. Very hospitable hosts. Loved every minute of our stay. We will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent at the Gatekeeper Cottage. It was quiet, clean, & had everything we needed. We will definitely return sometime when there's not snow on the ground! We left feeling rested & relaxed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful

We stayed two nights on an atv trip. Cabin is really unique especially for kiddos. they loved the loft and spiral staircase. We made good use of the walking trails on the property and the fire pit out back. Kitchen was well stocked and whole place was warm and cozy. Hit some peak fall color and got some great pics down by the lake. We will be returning! Cabin right on the atv trail!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

We have stayed at many places, this is the first one where the pictures don't do justice to the home. It was a beautiful place to stay, with a beautiful setting to walk around in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

Wonderful place, much attention to detail. Comfortable, decorated for the season. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UTV Trip

Very nice place. Stayed there because we could get on UTV trails from the property..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is great! We loved it!

The Gatekeepers Cottage was fabulous! It was even better then what the pictures showed. Such a great use of all the space and beautifully decorated. The owners checked in on us shortly after arrival to see if there was anything we needed and to point out the different activities available to us. We enjoyed taking the kayaks out and hanging out on the front porch. We would definitely stay here again - possibly in the winter after learning that the snowmobile trails are just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristen W., st paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing girls weekend!

Girls weekend at the cottage was amazing! Ted and Lori were so helpful and kind. And the cottage was beautiful, we slept comfortably for the 6 of us. They have everything you need and more, with instructions for whatever you could think to ask about. We went out on the lake and it was very peaceful, beautiful weekend for weather wise. Loved that there were bathrooms and bedrooms on every floor. Decor was amazing, and kitchen was stocked well. Overall an amazing property! Would book again 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perrin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

We enjoyed the eclectic decor and meandering trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn't want to leave!

I had my bachelorette party here and it was perfect! So relaxing, checkin and checkout was a breeze. The cottage has everything we needed and more! We truly didnt want to leave by the end of the weekend. Thank you, Lori and Ted!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Cottage was beautiful and clean. The upstairs bedroom is not ideal due to the ladder and the room gets very warm even with a/c set at a comfortable level. I will say the owners have everything you need there for you. If enjoying the lake is what you desire then this may not be the place for you as the algae on the lake was thick as carpet. Cottage is very quaint with all the refurbished antiques. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty location, nice home.

We enjoyed our stay - the property is very unique and the owners were kind and helpful. Everything was clean, instructions were provided where needed and were very clear, and the house was well-equipped. The only negative is that it is difficult to get to either level where the beds are. The ladder staircase is a little scary, and the spiral staircase is very tight and tricky to manuever if you are carrying anything (like a suitcase). But I would stay there again if I was in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellyn W., Minnesota, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

There were 8 of us adults that stayed at the cottage for a girls weekend. Our stay was fantastic and relaxing. With two levels and the loft, we were easily able to accommodate everyone for comfortable sleeping arrangements and had plenty of room. The host Lori quickly answered any questions that we had. Would highly recommend staying at Stonehaven!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property is as described, but much more special in person. We loved the location, decor and cleanliness of the cabin. Lots of things to do in the area. Hosts were responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

One of the best places we’ve ever stayed at, love all the craftsmanship details all throughout this place, very unique for sure, you won’t see another one like this!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Wonderful

My family and I had an amazing time. The cottage is adorable and contained all the amenities needed. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

Great location on beautiful land
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

heidi c., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting cottage

We had a fabulous girls weekend. The cottage was outstanding. The description of the cottage was spot on but there were so many special touches. The living spaces, bedrooms were so beautifully decorated, so comfortable. Absolutely loved the bathrooms, quaint and unique decorations, water pressure was lovely. The pulley for luggage was amazing, unfortunately we found out after dragging the luggage up that this was available. Someone was extremely clever when setting this cottage up, it was amazing, we will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place! Five stars!

This cottage was perfect for our group of eight! Price was reasonable and access to local area (nature and in-town) was so close! Of all the rentals I have stayed in, this place was was the best equipped, most home-like, and the most relaxing. The hosts were incredibly helpful with any questions and proactive with things to do and know about the cottage. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ted Romportl

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Owners, Ted and Lori have both been Rice Lake residents all of their lives. Ever since they were first married they had both dreamed of one day owning a resort and are thrilled that their dream is coming to fruition.

Why they chose this property

Stonehaven Cottages is a year round family oriented resort located on beautiful Tuscobia Lake with 40 pristine acres of wilderness to explore! We currently have three cottages available with more to come! Most of the cottages are tucked into tranquil private settings overlooking the lake. Recreational opportunities on and /or near the property include: hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching, boating cross-country skiing, and nearby snowmobiling and ATV trails. We are located right next to the Wild Rivers State Trail, and the Tuscobia State Trail is less than 2 miles north of the resort.

What makes this property unique

Our mission here at Stonehaven is to provide a quality lodging experience in our quaint cottages, allowing our guests to relax and unwind from our hectic world recharging their souls. It is our goal to serve our guests and ensure a pleasurable, relaxing visit to Northern Wisconsin.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests