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Johnson Lake Compound - (2 Individual Homes)

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A stone patio with wooden Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a lake with autumn trees and a dock.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a large window.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden panel walls, a brown leather sofa, and a carpeted floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a bar stool area.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Woodruff, WI
  • Place, Johnson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island City Antique Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeland Area Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Woodruff

Woodruff is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kemp Natural Resources Station and Johnson Lake, while Campanile Center for the Arts and Vilas County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC and Holiday Acres are also worth visiting.
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Woodruff, WI

What's nearby

  • Johnson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dr. Kate Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brandy Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Island City Antique Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lakeland Area Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KWIK TRIP #588 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fritz's Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bottled Bean - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Johnson Lake Compound - (2 Individual Homes) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Johnson Lake Compound - (2 Individual Homes)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Johnson Lake Compound - (2 Individual Homes)?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Johnson Lake Compound - (2 Individual Homes) located?

Situated in Woodruff, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Johnson Lake, Dr. Kate Museum and Brandy Lake. Arrowhead Lake and Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The houses were perfect for our family and gave everyone plenty of space to stay comfortably. We especially loved gathering around the fire pit, and the sunsets were absolutely amazing. It was a beautiful setting and the perfect place to relax, spend time together, and make great family memories. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great property, very large with tons of space for a large group. Kitchen was well stocked and in good working order.Outdoor areas were fantastic, we got great use out of the kayaks and paddle boat.Only comment would be that it’s right on a fairly busy road, but other than some road noise during the day didn’t pose any issues for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The grandkids really enjoyed the swim area. Location is very convenient to stores and restaurants, while still having that "up north" feel. Very quiet lake. I highly recommend the two houses if you have a large group. Game room very entertaining.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect location, clear lake, cozy home, comfy beds and everything you need is available at the property. We had 8 adults, one child and a small dog. Our dog HATES water (weird, I know) but he loved the lake as well! We had great communication with the hosts, which made our stay a lot easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean good quality custom lakefront home with wonderful views and layout to accommodate a family of 11. The owners were responsive to our questions and the location was convenient to shopping and restaurants. I would highly recommend for large family retreats.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Recently rented for a business fishing event and everyone loved the property. Great view, very clean and location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing for our large group. The big house was a great gathering place for the whole group. The lake was great for swimming, kayaking, and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our annual “Up North” reunion with kids and grand-kids. Easy check-in, great communication and beautiful backyard property. Kids enjoyed the kayaks and the fishing off the pier. Close to town and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location as it is close to Minocqua. Peaceful lake. Enjoyed fire area at night. Ample room for all the guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Beautiful place, spacious for 10 adults & 2 babies & great location on the water. Close to all area attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great property on the water for all 12 of us with plenty of extra room. Perfect location, close to everything. Very clean home & host was accessible at all times if needed. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Johnson Compound Review

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The property was undated and very clean. The owner was very responsive to any issue or question and even arranged perfect weather during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family fun

Lake was clean & calm- perfect for kayaking & paddle boarding!! The 2 homes were nice, lots of room for family fun & for not stepping on each other & the dogs. Loved the large kitchen, dining room & living room in big house. Patio & deck out back were really nice. We had such a fun family bonding stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Group of us were in town for a golf trip, what a great place with plenty of room! Everything was accurate and the houses were extremely roomie. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place

Really nice beautiful home, close to the water on a small lake, very close to road. Clean. Kitchen was very well appointed. Bedrooms spacious and comfortable. Nice to have the second house. The host could have been more communicative, but he was very responsive. Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Practically Perfect

Our family of 15 ranging in age from 76 - 5 had the absolute best time at the Johnson Lake Compound this year! We spend a week together every year and this was our 10th year anniversary of this reunion and we couldn’t have had a better setting!Every detail was thought through and the kids and adults alike enjoyed the home so much! We spent hours everyday down by the lake just splashing around on the lily pad, kayaking and paddle boarding as well as fishing! The kids caught many fish and we have the pictures to prove it!Having two homes allowed our group to spread out when needed and come together for games and meals! There was ample space for all of us to do whatever we wanted even if that was nothing at all!We can’t wait to return for another year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day/Bachelorette Celebration

Beautiful houses and just what we needed for our long Labor Day weekend celebration! We had a few coming from out of town, into Rhinelander Airport (only 33 minutes from the house and an easy drive). The space in the big house was perfect for our group, open kitchen and dining room and a large living area. The other house was nice to have for extra space for our larger group. The fire pit was a hit for us, no bugs which was a huge plus for us (also considering how close it is to the water)! The Lilly pad, kayaks and paddle boards were used quite a bit during our visit. Close to downtown Minocqua for shopping and resturants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacay at Johnson Lake

Totally awesome! It was perfect space for our large group to interact but also to spread out comfortably. Our whole group gathered for breakfast in the big kitchen/dining area. The backyard was so big with several gathering areas. Fire pit was great but the dock was our favorite. Lots of fish were caught and my 9 year old granddaughter caught so many we lost count. Several kayaks, canoes and life jackets were provided and were a favorite, also. Overall, great vacation and my whole family agreed. I hated to leave and I sure do miss having my morning coffee on the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My five siblings and I (6 couples) had a wonderful time staying at the Johnson Lake Compound. First off, let me say that I have never been at a VRBO that was so well stocked and ready for our vacation. We had extra paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher pods, scrubbing pads, salt & pepper, firewood and so on. There were towels a plenty. We made use of the three kayaks and the pedal boat (life jackets provided) and enjoyed going out on the beautiful lake. Groups could sit on the upper or lower patio area and converse or just enjoy the quiet of the northwoods, watching an occasional small plane fly over or a pontoon boat slowly move past. We only cooked in the kitchen in the big house, but found ample space for multiple people in the kitchen and found all the cookware and utensils we needed to prepare and enjoy our meals. There was excellent communication with the owner and I can easily give our entire experience a 5-Ster Rating.I hope that we are able to come back and enjoy it all again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer camp on steroids!

9 nights with friends and family (several infants/small children) and we had such a great time. Overall a fantastic property with an exceptional outdoor/beach space. We rented a pontoon and jet ski and the lake was surprisingly still and empty. It’s small but mighty! Firepit area was perfect with ample firewood provided to us as part of the rental. Fishing on the lake was great too. Nice bass and musky off the dock. The two houses sometimes offered more separation than was desirable for a group vacation, but it was great to have all of that room along with two kitchens and washer dryer sets. There were a handful of small hiccups during the first couple days on the property, but the owner Josh was very responsive on the phone and offered to remedy the issues promptly. We’ll definitely consider renting again next summer!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip to Johnson Compound

We stayed at Johnson Compound including the 2 homes 6/29-7/6. The home and property were fabulous. We enjoyed the paddle boat, paddle boards, kayaks, fires at night, local happenings and most of all the serenity of the lake, whether fishing, kayaking or just simply enjoying the beauty from the 2-tier dock. Highly recommend sitting out on the docks early in the morning with a cup of coffee or at sunset around the fire. Our weather was wonderful which added to our great visit. The 2 homes were perfect for our group to provide plenty of space. Kitchen and living room areas are spacious as well. I walked a number of mornings and plenty of options for walking. Locale is great and close to so much. Walmart is literally a 3-minute drive which we utilized for last minutes on a daily basis. Beds are comfy, plenty of bathrooms/showers, and as mentioned kitchen very spacious, washer/dryer in both houses. Host Josh was awesome and very responsive to any questions. We highly recommend this vacation location and hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Great Space for Extended Family

The homes were close enough to each other that we could easily maneuver between them. The little house had no access to the ground/lake level from inside the house. You had to go around or down the slanted but sturdy and steep stairs exteriorly. No beach per se but you could enter and exit from the dock stairs. Lots of outdoor seating. The big house has loads of rooms and space for large families. Fishing was fun off the dock for panfish. The lake was smaller than expected but applicable for boating and skiing and tubing. Lots of kayaks and paddle boards to use. Plenty of fans and cool breezes off the lake. The homes are very close to an extremely BUSY road so watch your kiddos or pets. I wish the website showed explicit details about inclusive items like bedding, towels, and beach towels. We were in the small house and it was great for rainy day entertainment space. I would say it’s definitely a great place to stay so close to Minoqua without being in the traffic and high people areas. Close to a public boat docking area. Heavy vehicle noise from Hwy 47 across the lake. Both homes showed wear and could use some facelifts. We did experience water dripping from skylight in the big house but the owner was notified and was going to fix it asap. Easy communication with Josh and was very personable. I do wish we had gotten the check in email the night before so that we could’ve revamped our supplies a little bit more. Thumbs up!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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