Northwoods Luxury Home on Peaceful Little Arbor Vitae Lake

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A two-story wooden house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by snow.
View from the upper-level balcony
Deck area on lakeside.
Property grounds
Custom kitchen w island and plenty of storage and and counter space.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Little Arbor Vitae Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Woodruff, WI
  • Place, Little Arbor Vitae Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mielke Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Guest !st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Kids Room 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Front Powder Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Kids Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Mudroom Powder

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Woodruff

Located in Woodruff, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. St. Germain Golf 9 Hole and Saint Germain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC and Campanile Center for the Arts. Holiday Acres and Elmer's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Woodruff, WI

What's nearby

  • Little Arbor Vitae Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mielke Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 12 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 26 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Minocqua Winter Park and Nordic Center - 35 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KWIK TRIP #588 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bottled Bean - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Popeye's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Luxury Home on Peaceful Little Arbor Vitae Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Northwoods Luxury Home on Peaceful Little Arbor Vitae Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Luxury Home on Peaceful Little Arbor Vitae Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Luxury Home on Peaceful Little Arbor Vitae Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Luxury Home on Peaceful Little Arbor Vitae Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Arbor Vitae Lake and Mielke Lake. Bittersweet Lake and Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Luxururious home in perfect setting.

Property is perfect in every way. Unfortunately, we were there during a time when their was an algae bloom gone hazardous waste like at the dock. Swimming was made impossible and the stench was unbearable. Also, owner needs to put decals up on windows - 5 dead birds during our stay - I can't imagine how many fly into the windows in a season - has to be a massive number of dead birds. Otherwise, I would hightly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you for the review. We will look at the bird problem. It has happened only occasionally over the years. The lake does get algae later in the year as it is a shallow lake and gets warm. The water is absolutely clean and gets tested every year. I've been swimming in that lake since I was a teenager. The algae does take a little getting used to, but is completely safe. There is a shallow sandbar about 25 yards to the southwest of the dock which is had a lot less algae.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome week in Woodruff

The house was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our week. The lake wasn’t busy during the 4th week. It felt like a private lake, especially with the reserve next door. We paddle boarded and kayaked every day and enjoyed the game room, theater, hot tub, deck and sunroom. We grilled out a couple of times and cooked in the corner kitchen. Family restaurants without long waits are hard to find. I’d recommend stocking with food and eating in unless you go out at odd hours. We enjoyed everything about the house. The pictures are beautiful, but they don’t do it justice. The lights and integrated house system are really cool. Thank you for sharing your house and thanks to Chris and Gina for getting us all set up. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in

Not worth the money!

Maintenance is lacking. Ice maker didn't work. water leaking onto on of the beds in the lower level. Kcup didn't work. No explanation of how to use the TV. No local channels. Cloths dryer vent clogged. Outside of the house needed power washing. dirty with lots of spider webs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Family Vacation

Perfect place for our multi-generational group with something for everyone! Great location, close to Minocqua and easy access to Small Crawling Stone. Overall a great experience and better than as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond expectations!

The only thing that would add to an almost perfect experience would be the addition of a railing going down the 38 steps to the lake. The property was just lovely! Gina and Chris were very responsive and wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This luxury home is a first class place to vacation.

The one word that best describes this location is ‘Splendid’. Our entire group was very impressed with this VRBO. From the large tranquil lake, Little Arbor Vitae, to the spacious property to the well-appointed ample house, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better location. The lower level is truly impressive with the theater, workout room, bar room and game area. The full-size pool table and arcade games were big hits with the kids, even though two of the arcade games were ‘out of order’. This house easily accommodates eight people. The house managers, Chris and Gina, were very accommodating. The only snags were on the policy side. The rental agreement states that the ‘residence must be left in great condition’. Unfortunately they don’t define what constitutes ‘great condition’. And with a damage hold of several thousand dollars in the rental agreement, defining ‘great condition’ could be costly. At check out we were asked to 1. Strip all the beds, 2, Load and start the dishwasher, and 3. Collect all garbage and place in trash cans. These are not insurmountable items but since you also pay a cleaning fee of several hundred dollars, doesn’t that cover those items. Notwithstanding, we did as requested. In closing, this is a splendid luxury home and we will rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home!

This house has everything you need for a great vacation! We went with 8 teenagers & they were kept busy with the game room, movie theatre and workout room when the weather wasn’t the best, and then enjoyed boating on the peaceful lake, kayaking, fishing and the hot tub as well! We went shopping in Minocqua, mini golfing, horseback riding & hiking as well—tons to do! The bathrooms, beds and kitchen were all amazing and the kitchen was well-stocked. We will miss spending early mornings on the deck overlooking the lake! Host and property manager extremely responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxury haven in the peaceful Northwoods

This property is incredible - the house is a gorgeous, spacious retreat, with amenities and accommodations far beyond the average rental house. We stayed for a week with 3 generations, visiting nearby relatives. Among our favorite features were a peaceful sunroom, basement entertainment zone that can't be matched (the theatre! the wine room! the pool table! the bar!), fully equipped chef's kitchen, and ample bathrooms and space for all. The home automation is top notch as well - central vac in kitchen and well connected electronics, fantastic wifi too! Gina (property manager) was lovely and helped us rent a paddleboard for the week. We also rented a pontoon boat from a nearby company and were able to have that for exploration of the perfectly sized Little Arbor Vitae lake. The manicured grounds and deck made for a great place to be outside, we grilled and ate on the porch most nights. The house is very well cared for, and worked well for our 3-generation household. It could use one or two more bed options (maybe bunk beds in the kids room or a bedroom instead of the gym in the basement) - as this house would accommodate a few more folks easily with its space. And a great location to top it off, just about 15 minutes to Woodruff for groceries. We can't thank the Barnicks enough for opening their beautiful home to us for the week. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Northwoods Lake vacation

Everything was excellent! Look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house, really special.

Everything was fantastic. Hard to describe how nice it really is.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
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