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Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Sayner, WI

Place, White Birch Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Place, White Sand Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Little Saint Germain Lake
‪39 min drive‬
Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
‪89 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Library, reading area with amazing view of Lake!

1 Child Bed

Master

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Futon, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Second bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!

FANTASTIC LOCATION!!!
Quiet Seclusion! We are on Ballard Lake chain on White Birch Lake! , Biking , Hiking , Fishing , Watersports , Shopping or just relaxing and enjoying what the Northwoods has to offer We offer a very unique nostalgic cabin with two bedrooms in the Northern Highland State Forest on 1000 Acres of some of the most Prestigious clear Water with some of the Best Fishing Wisconsin has to offer! Access Walking trails close to the cabin or Bike trails 5 miles away. Only 7 miles from Boulder Junction! Sleeps 6-8 comfortably! Newly refurbished cabin using modern touches with some nice yesteryear ambience! Very clean! Complete new flooring! Very comfy new Queen beds! New recliner sofa and chair! Come and Experience the Northwoods and Lakes like never before! Beauty out every window! Boat ramp, pier and beach right on the property. Come relax and enjoy! Let us know any of your vacation needs and we will help fulfill them. We provide kayaks, canoes, peddle boat, stand up paddle board, and fishing boat for your use! Spic and Span clean without added cleaning fees!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Laundry

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$20.00 each dog per night. Must be on a leash.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

$20.00 per dog per night! Dogs must be kept on a leash, and in kennel if left in house. Owner must clean up any mess!

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Star Lake

Located in Star Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Sylvania Wilderness and White Birch Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Elmer's Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Sayner, WI

What's nearby

White Birch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
White Sand Lake - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
Little Saint Germain Lake - 39 min drive - 27.8 km
Lake of the Torches Casino - 56 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sayner Pub - ‬22 min drive
‪Colors And Creme Espresso Bar - ‬22 min drive
‪Stillwaters - ‬7 min drive
‪Wittig's Point Resort and Tavern - ‬28 min drive
‪The Hillside Tavern & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from White Birch Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of White Sand Lake and Lost Canoe Lake. Nellie Lake and Dorothy Dunn Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scochel M.

16 August 2025

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

Mike and Wanda are incredibly attentive and nice, while still somehow leaving you to enjoy your vacation at an incredible lake, with their platoon of boats and clean and inviting house.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

14 September 2020

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

Fantastic Stay

We had a fantastic stay. Can't wait to get back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zeke X.

17 October 2024

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

Cant wait to come back

We had an incredible stay. We were lucky enough to have a fantastic northwoods fall getaway. We seen amazing northern lights and even seen jellyfish in the lake. We felt very relaxed and welcomed!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

3 July 2023

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

Great Stay

Mike & Wanda were very helpful and kind people. The cabin was comfortable and the lake and boats/kayaks were great fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

14 July 2021

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

Great relaxation!

We can’t wait to go back! Beautiful surroundings. Super wonderful hosts and puppy!! Cabin had everything we needed and more!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

26 May 2021

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

Comfortable lake getaway.

Wonderful property. Enjoyed our relaxing time away. This is how life is meant to be lived.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

14 October 2020

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

Fall getaway

We immediately felt welcome in this low key and relaxing lake retreat. Michael and Wanda were wonderful hosts and we especially enjoyed the fall colors, fishing and restful peace and quiet in this little part of Northwoods Heaven.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

10 February 2020

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

Great

Had a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn D.

16 July 2022

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

Our stay at Amazing Grace Retreat was definitely a treat!

The owners Mike and Wanda were such kind people and the property was much more than we anticipated! It’s the extra things that made this please special!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

28 July 2020

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

Great family vacation spot

Perfect cabin for summer fun. The house was spotless. There were water toys (kayaks, SUP, paddle boat) to play with and the hosts were there to help when we needed. I wish we had stayed longer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C., Grand Marsh USA

26 February 2023

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

Snow vacation

This property is perfect! Mike and Wanda are so nice and make everything simple and perfect! We love it here and will continue coming here! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

8 March 2020

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

Absolutely amazing!

We absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was perfect and Mike and Wanda did so much to make sure our stay was special. They greeted us when we got there and showed us around. The sauna was incredible and a great way to relax after a day of skiing. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen while small was stocked so that we could cook everything we wanted. We will definitely be coming back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Elkhorn, WI

16 October 2022

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

Beautiful property with wonderful hosts!

Amazing Grace retreat was an amazing experience. The property was cozy, clean, beautiful, family friendly, and had everything we needed. Mike and Wanda were wonderful -- very friendly, attentive, and accommodating with exceptional communication (thanks again for accommodating a later than expected check in). We had a such a great and relaxing time and we were bummed to leave but plan to stay longer on our next visit. Thank you so much again for everything and can't wait to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

15 August 2023

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

Amazing Place!

Wonderful, CLEAN, quiet, beautiful place to stay. Everything you need is there, and the cabin is comfy and large. Lots of stuff to do on the property such as fishing off the dock, using the kayaks or canoe to paddle around the lake. Nice gazebo where you can hang out and there are games to play there. Enjoyed building a campfire and hanging out with family around the fire. Mike and Wanda are the best hosts. Making sure that you have everything you need but also allowing you lots of privacy. Our family can't wait to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DJ, Elkhorn, WI

24 September 2023

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

Another great stay at Amazing Grace Retreat

This is our second time staying at Amazing Grace Retreat and it was just as wonderful as the first time we visited. Mike and Wanda are hands down the best hosts, making sure we had everything we needed and answered any and all questions we had about the property and during our stay in general -- They are just the nicest and most personable hosts and people! Mike and Wanda even brought over a bottle of bubbles for our two year old son to enjoy when the weather wasn't the greatest, which he truly loved and appreciated! The property and home itself are both truly amazing -- clean and welcoming and a wonderfully relaxing environment, and love the retro feel of the cabin, yet having all of the necessities. We rented the boat and enjoyed taking it out for fishing and our son's first boat ride... an experience he will never forget. To Mike and Wanda, thanks again so much for allowing us to enjoy your little piece of heaven and we look forward to staying with you two again soon, likely the next time with baby boy #2. God Bless! Dan, Ashley, Wyatt, and Ginger the Bullmastiff 🐾

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dane O.

11 September 2024

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

Fantastic hosts

Great place, with great hosts...highly recommended! Beautiful property too.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

3 September 2024

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

Amazing Grace

We loved the beautiful property and the quiet lake location. The comfortable house was fully equipped with everything we needed and more. We can’t wait to return. We’d highly recommend this place! Thank you Mike and Wanda for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

14 August 2024

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

Another wonderful stay

We stayed here for the second time and it was wonderful again. Amazing owners, Mike and Wanda, who have lovingly cared for the property. Such nice hosts who make sure your stay is a real vacation. The cabin is beautiful and everything thing you need is there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

1 July 2024

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

Amazing Grace

Thank you, Mike and Wanda! We had a great weekend with our adult children and our dog. Very happy we decided to try to get in some quality weekend time. Everything was awesome: the house and gazebo (with unique decor full of history), the location, all the amenities, from corn hole to water toys.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

28 October 2023

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

Beyond expectations!

This is by far the nicest cabin I’ve stayed in in the 20 plus years I’ve been coming to this area. Mike and Wanda are the perfect hosts! The nicest people you’d ever want to meet! They go out of their way to make sure all your needs are met! Their hard work shows in the cleanliness of their properties. We loved everything, the grounds are impeccably taken care of, the boat house is incredible! My group and I will definitely be back, this is our permanent destination for our yearly fishing trip. Thank you Mike and Wanda!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

10 September 2023

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

Fantastic Northwoods Getaway

This is an amazing property and location. With so much of the lake undeveloped, it provides a quiet and serene northwoods experience. The cabin is huge and can easily handle more than the two of us on this trip. All of the photos of the cabin and the property are completely accurate. I always appreciate lots of detailed photos when trying to choose a cabin. All of the watercraft and equipment are in great shape. We utilized the kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing boat. They were all clean, in good condition, and performed well. This was primarily a fishing trip so we rented the motor for the fishing boat as well. The fishing did not disappoint either. Numerous species were caught on both White Birch and Ballard. The channel connecting the lakes is easily navigable. Wanda and Mike were great hosts! They had excellent communication before our arrival and answered all of our questions. The arrival directions were spot on and made it very easy to find their property. They have one of the best maintained access roads I have seen at a northwoods cabin. They were available to address any needs but otherwise gave us our privacy. If you are looking for a great northwoods experience, this is the place for you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

30 July 2023

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

Wisconsin North woods escape

Lakefront cabin with all the amenities you could want! The cabin is on a small lake, White Birch, that has only two other properties on its shores. You can boat, kayak, fish, swim, canoe or just relax. Many hiking, atv and biking trails in the area for out of water fun. The property owners live onsite next door and are wonderful hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

26 June 2023

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

Amazing Grace - Amazing Place

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay at Amazing Grace. Of the places we have stayed in this 40-mile vicinity over the past several years, this is the first we feel compelled to return to. The proprietors, Mike and Wanda, were friendly and gracious hosts during our stay and regularly checked to ask if there was anything we needed. The cabin was very clean and in order on arrival and had everything we needed, including the grill, which we put to good use. It was also a really nice space - - a lot of cool vintage items like games, records, books, etc., that added character, the beds were comfortable (a must for me), and we loved the two sitting areas – one inside and one outside – each had two comfy seats and a view of the lake. The grounds were nice, too . . . we were too lazy to play shuffleboard . . . maybe next time! White Birch Lake and Ballard Lake (to which it is connected) were beautiful - if your definition of beauty is a scattering of homes, mostly state land, beautiful tree lines, loon nests, low noise, and sense of the unspoiled. We explored both lakes almost every day with our boat. The vegetation is fantastic and supports a healthy fish population. We enjoyed catching and releasing bass, crappie, and muskie during our stay. I’m really glad Mike and Wanda found this place and opened it for us to visit. Great place; really nice people.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

22 January 2023

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

Cute cabin in the woods

Mike and Wanda were absolutely the best host you could ask for, you can tell they take a lot of pride in there properties, there decor is beautiful in both of their cabins, I will definitely be reaching out to them in the future,

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

22 November 2022

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deer camp

Great location, very clean and well maintained, hosts are very friendly and willing to help make sure you get the experience you are looking for.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Wanda Hornstein

We opened Amazing Grace Retreat in winter of 2019, Now in our third year this fall season! We are looking forward to seeing last year’s guests and meeting many new guests for the 2022 season! Try us we think you will be Amazed!

Why they chose this property

Easy access to Snowmobile trails! This property is located on White Birch lake, one of the most unique waterways in the Northwoods! White Birch Lake is on the 1100 acre Ballard chain with Over 80% State Forest! Offering great pan fishing as well as Musky, Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass and Perch! It is like going to Canada without the drive! Canoe, paddle board, ski, fish, boat or just relax in the sun! Shopping and restaurants very close by! Fantastic hiking trails close to cabin and fantastic Bike trails near by!

What makes this property unique

Close to Boulder Junction , St. Germain, Sayner, Eagle River, an LandO Lakes, and the U.P.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Library, reading area with amazing view of Lake!

Master

Second bedroom

1 bathroom

Master

Second bedroom

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Northwoods Best @ Amazing Grace Retreat Convenient access to Snowmobile trails!

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About the area

Star Lake

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Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Scochel M.

Scochel M.

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Fantastic Stay

Chris R.

10/10 Excellent

Zeke X.

Cant wait to come back

Zeke X.

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

Great Stay

Ronda L.

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Great relaxation!

Susan O.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

Comfortable lake getaway.

Dustin N.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Fall getaway

Colleen H.

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

Great

Pete W.

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn D.

Our stay at Amazing Grace Retreat was definitely a treat!