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Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Boulder Junction, WI
  • Boulder Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Little Rice Lake
  • Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction

Sweet Emma's is located on the Manitowish River that connects to Boulder Lake and Rice Lake in the heart of the Northwoods in North Central Wisconsin, just a 1/4 mile from beautiful downtown Boulder Junction, WI - Musky Capital of the World!

In addition to being on the River, we are now directly connected to the paved, multi-city, Vilas County Bike Trail System, as well as being connected to 130 miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails, on trail #15.

We also rent bicycles and kayaks.
No pets please.
**Guests are required to pay the 5.5% Room Tax at check-in.**we only take full week reservations in July and August.
Keywords: Cabin / Vacation Home

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a waver form that needs to be signed before renting any of the kayaks, canoe,boat or bikes. Separate payment required for rentals.
Guests are required to pay the 5.5% Room Tax at check-in.
absolutely no pets

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Boulder Junction

Located in Boulder Junction, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Powell Marsh Wildlife Area and Boulder Lake, while Little Bohemia Lodge and Vilas County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Eliason Hardware and Lumber and North Lakeland Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Boulder Junction, WI

What's nearby

  • Boulder Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boulder Juncition Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Boulder Junction Public Library - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • White Sand Lake - 10 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boulder Beer Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gooch's A-1 Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aqualand Ale House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dancing Bear Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zastrow's Lynx Lake Lodge - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and well maintained. The owner was responsive before, during and after our stay. I highly recommend this property and owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. WiFi was excellent !!! Location was perfect. Set up with everything you would need. Fran was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Beautiful cottage

We loved the location, the home was perfect, and the host was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving

Great location and plenty of space to visit family over Thanksgiving. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fran made it easy to check in and the home is supplied with everything we needed. Surprisingly quiet even though the home is on the main road going into Boulder Junction. Fans that Fran supplied were helpful for warm nights. We enjoyed the canoe and kayak on the river right by the house and the bike path right out theFront door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn O., Waukesha Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bike trip

Very clean, well equipped, perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amh O.

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

Cute place, great location

Nice space for a family get together in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z.

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

Sweet Emmas

All the comforts of home in a perfect location. Fran ensured we had everything for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrice s.

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

Perfect home in Boulder Junction

From the moment we arrived until we left Sweet Emma’s was clean, so very well equipped, and right in the heart of Boulder Junction. Our family was so pleased with this northwoods vacation property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Clean and charming

Great spot for a getaway. I have never stayed in a cleaner rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great rental

It was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Centrally located for fishing and sightseeing

The cottage was very clean and all the amenities. Fran was an excellent host. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great Weekend Getaway Spot

Fran, thanks for your hospitality. Sweet Emma’s was perfect for our long weekend trip to Boulder Junction. The house was great for four of us, and we enjoyed drinking wine on the pier after riding the bike trail. Access to the trail was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We couldn’t have found a nicer place for a relaxing getaway! The home was so cute, so clean and had everything you would need. It felt like I was visiting my Mom, a place full of love! It was right next to the many bike trails Boulder Junction has and restaurants and shops. Fran was the best host and we will definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H., Waupaca

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

Great Bike Trail Access

Everything is as described. Very clean and well stocked. Easy access to bike trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

doug g.

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

North woods stay

Clean clean clean!!! Well equipped kitchen. The only drawback is that it’s right on a busy road. That said we would stay again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Fishing trip

Got some great musky
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

pat c.

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

great time

deer in the yard everyday house and nice yard kept up very well
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Communication

Communication is Very Good!

I am unable to comment on the property itself or the area as I was hospitalized the afternoon before my proposed stay. The property owner was very good with communication, she had actually called me to tell how to check in to the home and all of the important information we needed to know. Communication continued to be good after I notified them I was unable to attend. I wish I could comment on the property itself as I was very much looking forward to spending time in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Incredible Cabin

We stayed a week and loved every minute. The cabin is amazingly well stocked. The kitchen has every conceivable thing you could need for cooking. The cabin is much bigger than the picture show. The river is amazing and there are so many boat options right on the property. It was a great kayak to Boulder Lake. We would stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Great stay!

We had plenty of space for our group of 7. The home is well equipped with ample supplies for cooking and day to day comforts. The location was perfect for our fishing outtings, as well as bike rides to the park and ice cream! The fairy garden was a delight for our granddaughter! Thanks for your hospitality Fran!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Snowmobile yrop

Great place but unfortunately the weather wasn’t good…. Trails not open.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

jeff f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nosey owner

The inside of the house was clean. The outside was kind of a mess with the owner rooming the property almost daily even having lunch at the picnic table. One evening spraying deer spray which smelled awful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Perfect Northwoods Getaway!

The property was absolutely beautiful, just off of a small stream with a pier, the kids took kayaks down to a joining lakes. We saw deer daily including an albino. We enjoyef bonfires outside several nights. The home was very cozy and spacious, plenty of room for the 5 of us. We had everything we needed and then some. Fran was wonderful, very welcoming and accommodating. Beautiful gardens surrounding the house, and within walking distance of the downtown, the Ice Shanty and just down the road from Gooch's - one of our favorite restaurants. Hope to stay here again.Wish we could never leave. Thank you, Fran!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding. The post with the view of the river

Awesome. Being by the river was so entertaining
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fran Thiel

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I love to garden and have had my own cleaning service for 20 years. Sweet Emma's was owned by Jud and Myra Clark a older couple I cared and cleaned for. When they passed away I bought the home and made it my big doll house I share with guests. I like to have people here to enjoy the house and the beautiful north woods.

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