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Build a fire, listen to trees/stream - Owner in the lodging industry for 30 yrs

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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The living room is gorgeous with a fieldstone fireplace and view of the river.
RLauren bed frame - overlooks river.
Made in 2014 from reclaimed lumber, locally.
Claw foot tub
Replica of an 1930's stove. Gas burners/electric oven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Namakagon
  • Place, Upper Eau Claire Lake
  • Place, Kelly Lake

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Build a fire, listen to trees/stream - Owner in the lodging industry for 30 yrs

Historic log cabin on 60 acres in the heart of Chequamegon National Forest. Pet Friendly.

Build a fire in the fieldstone fireplace - living room - picture window overlooking the forest and White River.
Build a fire in the woodstove on the 3-season screened porch. There are huge windows overlooking the forest and spring.
Build a fire in the campfire pit outside.

A spring flows by the cabin, emptying into a small pond, which overflows into the White River. The sound of wind rustling through the trees and the sound of water flowing by is constant and one of reasons White River Retreat is special.

The main body of the log cabin was built in the 1930s by craftsmen who understood the beauty as well as the functionality of log cabins. A large porch (20x30) and a second story was added to the cabin in 2010.

Floor 1: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living room with a fieldstone fireplace and 3-season porch. Woodstove on porch and working fireplace in the living room. I provide the firewood.

Floor 2: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths - well appointed with travertine tile, clawfoot tub, tile shower, reclaimed wood vanities, large bedrooms with views.

Bed configuration: 2 queen, 1 full, 2 twin. I provide the bed linens.

Kitchen: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots/pans/dishes.

Basement - storage

I have co-owned/operated a lodge with multiple cabins near White River Retreat, for over 25 years. I understand what people are looking for in a vacation rental. I do my best to guide you toward this rental option if I feel that it matches your needs. I also steer you away from the cabin rental if it seems that this is not a good match for your needs. I want people to be happy here and leave feeling renewed by the experience.

The vacations that stay with you throughout the year are ones that allow you to recharge your energy and allow you to view your life's blessings and obstacles from a different perspective.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please limit smoking inside to the screened porch.
Wash and put away dishes. Take garbage outside and place in the garbage can with a lid.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mason

Located in Mason, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pigeon Lake Field Station and Chequamegon National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cable Natural History Museum and Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mason, WI

What's nearby

  • Chequamegon National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pigeon Lake Field Station - 34 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Upper Eau Claire Lake - 48 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Kelly Lake - 50 min drive - 43.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Point - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Delta Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim and Sandy's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Frosty's Out Post - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Flying Eagle - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Build a fire, listen to trees/stream - Owner in the lodging industry for 30 yrs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Build a fire, listen to trees/stream - Owner in the lodging industry for 30 yrs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Build a fire, listen to trees/stream - Owner in the lodging industry for 30 yrs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Build a fire, listen to trees/stream - Owner in the lodging industry for 30 yrs located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Chequamegon National Forest and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Wilderness Lake. Nancy Lake and Travers Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Lovely place to visit!

Quiet, secluded, very peaceful. Exactly what we were looking for! Marilyn is a great host..couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful wooded property. Spacious cabin with lovely screened porch and large dining table. The cabin has the feel and looks of an Adirondack cabin. Very clean. Our host thoroughly explained how to operate the fireplace and kitchen stove. Plenty of firewood was available. Pet friendly. Very peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

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

Great thanksgiving getaway!

This was such a relaxing getaway!! We got snow while there and the driveway is a bit tight so just be prepared but it was so nice and chill and sounds of water soo pretty! Marilyn was so nice and helpful. Will come back again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Cabin

Great place, clean and very relaxing sitting listening to fire
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend

Wonderful time, as always!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

fishing and relaxing

Loved the cabin and the location. Very quiet and secluded. Owner very helpful and friendly. Already booked it for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Tim

Great quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Nov 2024

Marilyn is a great host! Our group enjoyed our time in Delta at Marilyn’s property!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

11/10 Amazing Experience

This was the most beautiful cabin I have ever stayed in - surrounded by trees of all kinds, a babbling stream, and a hike right outside the door. Me and four friends stayed over the weekend, cooked together, and chatted around the fire and it was big enough for the whole group and some!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody C.

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

Winter Wonderland

We absolutely loved our stay! The sound of the spring and birds let us unwind and recharge. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine B.

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

Peace and Quiet

It was a wonderful space to feel cozy and secluded. We will definitely want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of four loved this quiet and remote cabin! It was cozy when we wanted to be together, and big enough for us to spread out when we needed space from each other. Our host led us to the cabin to show us some unique features and answer any questions we had. Keep in mind when booking that there is no television, which was not a problem for us as the Wi-Fi is very good, and we were able to stream on our devices when necessary. There is salt and pepper provided, but be sure to pack any other cooking ingredients you may need (oils, seasoning, etc.). Overall, our experience was fantastic, and we were already talking about our next visit before this one was over!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

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

Quiet Space

Lovely and quiet. The place had everything we were looking for. Really nice fireplace and a nice taste in decor. We hope to be back sooner than later.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing secluded location. Incredibly clean upon arrival. Great setup up of bedrooms and bathrooms for families staying together. The host Marilyn was very responsive and helpful. Love that it is pet friendly! The only constructive feedback I can come up with is that the kitchen utensils and cookware could use an inventory/updating - we cooked a lot of meals there! Also, the screen porch wasn't really a screen porch. It was mostly glass windows with one or two that opened to screens. I'm sure it's nice in the winter to have that, but being summer a breeze there would have been amazing!Highly recommended - both the property and the host. So glad we went there. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eveline S.

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

Truly off the grid

If you want to be off the grid this is the place. No TV or cell phone signal but great wi fi. Comfortably roomy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alicia H., Hutchinson, KS, US

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

Rustic Solitude

If you're looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle this is a great spot. 30 minute drive and you can be exploring the lake. Only down side was mosquitoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Water Music and Forest Baths

My husband and I wanted an early fall getaway and really needed some forest time/recharge. This place did the trick and is definitely more rustic than some places, but Marilyn did a great job of showing some of the quirks as part of the check-in process and we were able to relax, unwind and soak in the sounds and sights of the Chequamegon Forest. We hope to get back soon for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

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

Wonderful secluded cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cabin! Cabin was clean, kitchen had everything we needed for our stay, beds and furniture were comfortable. Marilyn was great with communication through the entire rental process. Especially appreciated the tips on where to eat, Busky Bay Resort and Delta Diner were great! Cabin was secluded and quiet, but close enough to do day trips to the Apostle Islands and the north shore of Minnesota. Access to kayaks at the Delta Lodge an unexpected bonus! Will definitely try to return in the future to explore more in the area! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Deep in the woods

It took way too long to get to a 2 lane road Wouldn’t advertise laundry as it’s in a basement that you have to pull open floor and there’s no handrail Needs fire alarms
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have had this cabin on my list for a few years now and I finally was able to check it out, and wow, this is my new favorite cabin, it went to the top of my list to return to! I have rented a lot of cabins for me and my dogs, and the main things I look for are remote, acreage, hiking trails, water feature, and a bonfire pit, the cabin itself is secondary, but boy did this cabin check all my boxes and then some! The hiking trails are endless, there is absolutely no-one around, there is a super clean spring-fed babbling brook and shallow river right on the property, the cabin is on a mile dead-end gravel road with only 2 other cabins on it, the only car I saw the whole time was a wrong turn. The cabin itself is huge, I didn't even use the upstairs, it is very clean, super comfortable, and has this great enclosed window porch with a gas fireplace to enjoy. I don't want to leave and I can't wait to come back again! Thank you so much Marilyn for sharing your amazing property with us and our pups!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Marilyn made the check in process very easy. The water from the tap was amazing. We all slept great due to it's remote location, dark and quiet. The cabin was also very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marilyn was a great hostess. Went throughly through the house with us. I didn't care for all the stairs outside of the home to get in. Nice location in the woods by a creek. Everything was clean and comfortable. Thank you for your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was the perfect rental property for my families’ vacation to northern WI. We had space to enjoy inside and out, particularly the screened-in porch. The only negative was a lack of kitchen implements, like a tablespoon and kitchen knife. We managed with what was there, but it could be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Very Private.

Host guided check in made us feel welcome and informed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Marilyn Einspanier

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I live 2 miles from White River Retreat, at a resort which I co-own/operate with my former spouse. My two sons, aged 19 and 15, are a joy to watch grow into young men. Four newfoundland mixed breed dogs are a part of my life.

The vacations that stay with you throughout the year are ones that allow you to recharge your energy and allow you to view your life's blessings and obstacles from a different perspective.

Why they chose this property

As I live locally, I have known about this cabin, with the spring flowing through the grounds and the White River flowing by the cabin, for years. I fell in love with it when I saw it for the first time, visiting friends who owned it. Recently it became available for sale and I chose to take it on as my responsibility, believing that others would find it as beautiful and want to rent it. I own/operate a lodge/cabin rental business located 2 miles away. Owning/renting White River Retreat has been second nature for me, given my background.

What makes this property unique

* Log Cabin
* Sound of water flowing is musical and constant
* Large screened porch from which you can make a fire in the woodstove and watch the forest's pines swirling in the wind as you listen to the birds and the water flowing from the spring/stream
* Large fieldstone fireplace in the living room is a great place for a group to gather and talk
* full kitchen with a replica stove of the era in which the cabin was built
* 2.5 baths
* Near many attractions, including the Delta Diner (1 mile)
* Near the Apostle Islands, fishing villages on Lake Superior and Bayfield, WI

Languages:

English

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