Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, stone walls, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A log cabin with a patio area featuring a lounge chair and a small table.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A rustic cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a chair, and a door.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bowler, WI
  • Place, Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, North Star Mohican Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ho-Chunk Gaming
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods

'Camp Okee-Dokee' is a year-round vacation home that accommodates one couple, an entire family, or a group of friends...

If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat in the north woods for yourself, or to share some wonderful relaxing times with your close friends and family, Camp Okee Dokee is the place for you. You’ll love getting away any time of year to our cozy log home that offers a fireside view of your own private lake.

In addition to enjoying the amenities on this 40 acre property, there's lots of things to do and see in the area year round. Pick your favorite season... We hope you’ll try them all!

Use the home as your base camp for a wide variety of recreational activities and scenic north woods area day trips, or just kick back, relax and enjoy the quiet, calming sounds of nature in the north woods. We have lots of resource materials at the cabin of area activities and attractions. If you like more info on these, give us a call and we can make additional suggestions, depending on your interests. The Shawano Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Bureau has additional resources and guides on the area.
Amenities
• The cabin is nestled in a five acre meadow surrounded by forests. You’ll see deer, wild turkeys, hawks and an occasional bald eagle.
• Spacious cathedral ceiling great room, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and library sitting area
• Central gas fireplace
• Lots of books, games, puzzles, TV
• Master bedroom suite has a king size bed, sitting area for two, patio doors to private deck, private bath with Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower
• 2nd bedroom has queen size bed
• 3rd bedroom has two twin beds
• 4th bedroom has a full-sized bed
• Common bath has tub/shower
• Third bathroom has a small shower
• Laundry room with washer and dryer
• The cabin features a large backyard deck with gas grill, picnic table and umbrella table; a backyard fire pit, kids playground, and shaded hammocks and lounges under the trees.
• Two private five acre bog Lakes: “Lower Lake Run-a-Muck” viewed from the cabin and “Upper Lake Run-a-Muck” which is a short walk through the woods. Both lakes have a dock with bench seating, and both have 3-4 person row boats. No swimming is allowed as these are dark, cold water bog lakes with muck bottoms.
• For swimming, there are a number of excellent lakes and rivers with beaches nearby, including Norrie, Wilson, Phlox and Shawano Lakes and the Wolf, Red and Eau Claire Rivers.
• Perch fishing at the cabin on Upper Run-a-Muck. Trout fishing off the bridge on nearby Silver Creek less than a 1/2 mile walk from the house, as well as on the West Branch of the Red River, Henning Creek and the Embarrass River all only 2-3 miles away. There's also lake fishing on nearby Phlox, Norrie, Hilger, Shawano and many others.

Camp Okee-Dokee is the perfect getaway for a relaxing retreat
and recreation with family and friends. Getting to Camp Okee-Dokee:
• 1 hour or less away from Green Bay, Wausau and Stevens Point
• 3 hours or less from Milwaukee and Madison
• 5 hours or less from Minneapolis and Chicago

There’s plenty of fun for everyone!
• Biking (several bikes available at cabin but must be checked out through the owners with a cash deposit)
• Bird watching
• Boating: Row boats provided at cabin lakes; bring your own for kayaking, canoeing or power boating at many area lakes and rivers.
• Bowling: two nearby alleys are in wonderful condition and guaranteed to be a fun time.
• Campfire pit in backyard. Firewood is provided
• Casino: three area Indian casinos within 10-20 miles.
• Dining: plenty of local casual and fine dining options in all directions
• Fishing
• Flea markets
• Golfing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Miniature golf
• Mountain Bay bicycle and snow mobile trail
• Museums: logging camp, Native American, and area historical societies)
• White water rafting on the Wolf River
• Water skiing: ski show every Wednesday at 6:00 pm on the Wolf River in Shawano (community beach area just over the bridge on MMM as you go into town.)
• Racing: Shawano Speedway, Langlade County Speedway
• Sightseeing: great points of interest and shopping in area communities including Wittenberg, Shawano, Birnamwood and Antigo.
• Skiing and Sledding: downhill, cross-country and tubing at Granite Peak Ski Area; cross-country, snow shoes and sledding at Maple Hills Shawano County Park; sledding on Gresham Memorial Park; cross-country, snow shoes at Navarino Nature Center
• Swimming: lots of favorite spots on area lakes and rivers including Norrie, Wilson, Phlox and Shawano Lakes and the Wolf, Red and Eau Claire Rivers





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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Well-behaved & well-trained pooch pals welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please recycle all glass, plastic, cardboard, tin in back hallway. Please have children respect books and games so all can enjoy.
Please pull row boats from lake and remove drain plug from boat on back lake (reinsert before reusing!). Return all life jackets to shed.
Keep fire pit and back yard area clean. No cans, bottle caps, glass in fire pit. Don't litter — keep Camp Okee-Dokee clean for everyone to enjoy!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 406270vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bowler

Located in Bowler, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum and Tigerton Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pine Hills Golf Course and Maple Hills Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center and Langlade County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Bowler, WI

What's nearby

  • Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • North Star Mohican Casino - 22 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming - 39 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Menominee Casino Resort - 49 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Shawano Lake - 49 min drive - 61.8 km

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Star Mohican Casino Resort - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Embers - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Groove Lounge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Emil's Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods on 13 October 2026 start from NZ$843, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods located?

This family-friendly Bowler cabin is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pine Hills Golf Course and North Star Mohican Casino. Maple Hills Golf Course and Tigerton Historical Society Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Vele

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Kim and Steve take pride in making your vacation a memorable experience. We love the peace, quiet and scenery of the north woods and enjoy sharing this wonderful property with others who feel likewise.

Why they chose this property

Our home is on other side of the meadow from this vacation rental. We bought the property because we wanted to preserve the log home which had fallen into disrepair. After considerable renovation, we opened the property, which we named Camp Okee-Dokee, for renting in the summer 2011.

What makes this property unique

If you have a crazy job and schedule and just need peace, quiet, and are content with star-filled evenings and watching wildlife -- this is the perfect place. We've hosted many friends and family gatherings. A few families have made this their annual spot for a decade now. There is plenty of space for everyone. Being together, playing games, reading, sight seeing, swimming, skiing, hiking... or just hanging out to relax is all on the itinerary at Camp Okee-Dokee. And, if you like gaming action or live entertainment, we are centrally located within 16 miles of three native-owned casinos. As of 2022, we still do not have wifi in the cabin, but fiberoptic has been buried up to the house. We hope the final installation will be completed to provide internet service to the house sometime yet this year. For the more than a decade that we've had this business without internet service, we are particularly grateful to all our loyal patrons who came to enjoy the few days or weeks of quiet, peaceful "unplugged, off-line time" at Camp Okee-Dokee.
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