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Waterfront Cabin Retreat

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The beautiful river front
Fireplace
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Ladysmith, WI
  • Place, Lake Wissota State Park
  • Place, Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
  • Place, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - lower level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cabin Retreat

Relax listening to the sound of the rippling water while you grill on the spacious deck, or sit by a campfire right next to the water. Wade in to fish, explore the shoreline, catch crayfish, or simply to let the water flow around you.
Our very clean 3+ bedroom, 2 bath home is on the Flambeau river, with plenty of parking for boats, UTV's, etc. Besides enjoying the beautiful riverway, we are located near many lakes and trails. Our spacious ranch home is in a peaceful wooded setting remote from neighbors, yet not far from Lake Holcombe, Brunet State Park, the Blue Hills of WI, and Hayward... you will not be disappointed with all the things to explore. Take to the UTV Trails; bike the Old Abe State trail (paved), or fish on the property. If you prefer a quiet stay inside, the WiFi is strong enough for both work and recreational needs. A short drive takes you into Ladysmith for amenities, area pubs and supper clubs; a little further drive takes you to Hayward for additional charming shops and exploring.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Recommend 5 and older due to river/current
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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.
This is quiet, relaxing get-away.
No fireworks
No discharging firearms

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cabin Retreat?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cabin Retreat on 28 Mar 2026 start from AU$256, 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 Waterfront Cabin Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Flambeau River and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Washington Townhall. Boot Lake and Pulaski Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great place

Great views and very peaceful. Property very well kept great job by the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a very nice and relaxing stay. The sounds of nature were great. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby B.

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

Quiet Time Away

The property was as advertised and provided exactly the quiet time away that we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jewle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Vacation

Nice place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Summer Vacation

We wanted a secluded, quiet spot. This beautiful home was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly V.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Nice couple days away. Excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great getaway on the river

We had a great time fishing and swimming. The property is isolated and off the beaten path and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Awesome

The place is really nice and clean. I wish the terrain wasn’t quite so steep made it a little harder for us old farts to get to the river and back, but enjoyable once we got there. Thanks for all the help with the questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Just what we needed!!

The house was amazing, and clean! I really appreciated the “guest ice” in the freezer and the fact that they let us use the kayaks!! Our hosts provided us with suggestions and great detail!! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

Relaxing and reconnecting

It was amazing. Quiet, clean, private, near activities, fantastic communication with host. My adult son and I went on long walks, fished, had campfires, hiked on trails nearby, went to Rusk County fair. We loved everything about this wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Perfect family gathering spot

Clean, modern, lovely home! Right on the flowage. Plenty of nature exploring- eagles, herons, crayfish baby sturgeon. We put in kayaks 3 mi up at thornapple dam and floated home. Grilled outside on the deck. Brought utv's and explored the area. Very few neighbors, and super quiet on weekdays. Great family fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sublime

This was a prefect place for me and my siblings to commune and have a reflective time as well as a good time. With the river right there and nature all around us saw so many deer hard to keep count. I would highly reccomend a lamp in every bedroom and more places to have your guests put their belongings in the bedrooms. Thank you for offering up such a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Thank you Barb, we are glad you enjoyed your stay, and appreciate your suggestions. We hope you can come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Perfect firepit next to the relaxing lazy river!

Secluded, quiet, and off the beaten path. Perfect modern home with all the amenities you need for a say. Not a lot of places to eat close by, we planned to eat at the house for most of our trip. Our favorite part was time at the fire pit. The sounds of that wonderful river was so relaxing. Fish jumping, turtles feeding on the rocks, a few really cool bird sighhtings like eagles and osprey. We didn't tube or kayak but it is the perfect place for that if you have kids to entertain, especially teens. Day trips to Ladysmith and Holcombe lake were easy drives and provided a lot of cool stuff to see and do. We rented canoes at Brunet Island state park, and loved the day trip. I wished we had brought our UTV. Plenty of parking for the truck and trailer, and the area is ideally suited for UTV travel. Might come back just to bomb around the back country! Owners were very responsive. I didn't download the phone lock app before we arrived, so had some trouble getting that to work. We had to drive back to town with cell service so we could get the app so we could enter the house- do that before you arrive, there's no cell service at the cabin. Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thank you Michelle, we enjoyed having you! Phone reception varies...we have US Cellular. Our newer model Pixel has service, while our rather old model Samsung less so.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Weekend getaway

Very nice / relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn b.

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

Very relaxing

Everyting was great much bigger than it looks and totally private had agert time reconnecting with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Beautiful home nestled in the woods on calming river

Location on the river was very beautiful and relaxing Far enough away from city distractions, yet close enough to lakes, restaurants and other outside activities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing stay by the river

This house is clean, spacious and very comfortable for 2 families (6 people). The river is beautiful and serene and we enjoyed making s'mores at the fire pit. The girls had fun hunting for crayfish and frogs along the river's edge. We spent a lovely afternoon on Brunet Island exploring the hiking trails and using the paddle boards we brought along. It rained the rest of time we were there, and although we were disappointed that we did not get to go tubing (you can put in at the Thornapple dam and float to the property) we enjoyed visiting the Toad House coffee shop in Ladysmith. We hope to visit again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Pleasant stay in a quiet location

Our family stayed for 4 days in early August 2021. The house has an easy-to-use floor plan that accommodated two adults and three children aged 10-16. Everything was clean and well-maintained. The kitchen is reasonably stocked with some cooking staples at the house like salt, pepper, oil, plus a few condiments. Only thing we really missed was a pasta pot. Wifi was reliable. We did not have cell service at the house and there is not a landline -- wasn't an issue for us but something to be aware of. Parts of the house are still under construction but this didn't get in the way of us enjoying our time. Owners were responsive through VRBO site. The location is relatively remote -- we only saw a few people during the week and it was fairly quiet. There are several lakes, hiking trails and outdoor activities within a 60min drive. Ladysmith is the nearest option for groceries. There is a nice bit of frontage on the Flambeau river, in the middle of the class II rapids above Pine Island. The frontage is somewhat protected from the current so the kids had space to explore but it's not a place for swimming. The nearby launches accommodate canoes / kayaks but not motor boats unless launching by hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

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

Great place

The pictures don't do it justice! Beautiful place very private! Caught huge blue catfish while bottom fishing at night and small mouth bass during the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

Great place

Very relaxing and peaceful spot on the river. Great fireplace location. Nice interior and deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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

Great, quiet location.

Beautiful location, quiet and secluded. Bring tubes for the river.

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