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Ultimate Northwoods Retreat
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Boulder Junction, WI
- Little Crooked Lake1 min walk
- Boulder Lake
- Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ultimate Northwoods Retreat
LaBri is the ultimate Northwoods retreat. LaBri means shelter or calm place in French, and you will understand why as you pull down the drive to an inviting one-level log cabin. The kids will run to the lakefront, en route to the multiple watercraft lined up for their enjoyment. Kayaks, SUPs, canoes, and a 14-foot fishing boat await them, as well as a pontoon boat available for an additional rental fee.
Meanwhile, you will enter the living space to find a true Northwoods retreat. The kitchen is equipped with every modern appliance, including a Sub-Zero fridge, and the cabinets reveal every cooking and baking spice you may need during your stay. Two wood-burning fireplaces and a large screened-in porch will start to paint the picture of your time to come. Games for all ages are available, and the martini glasses stand proudly in the cabinet.
Serenity surrounds you as you listen to the haunting calls of the resident pair of loons zealously protecting a chick or two in the spring or early summer. Eagles circle above. Observe the multitude of wildlife, including birds, squirrels of many colors, otters, and the ever-present deer. Fill the bird feeder and watch from the kitchen window as the deer parade through at night.
Grab a sundowner in the gazebo and listen to the joyful laughter of your children playing in the lake. Muskies await the clever anglers, while the little anglers will find small fish all day long off the end of the dock.
The fire pit by the lake has hosted countless s'mores parties and awaits you. Remain quietly after the kids are gone, and you may be visited by the hoot of an owl.
The forest and trails surrounding LaBri offer endless hiking and biking in the summer, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The slopes of Indianhead (Big Snow Resort) and Big Powderhorn mountains lie just 45 minutes to the north in the UP of Michigan.
Come stay with us! It’s very likely you will return.
There is a pontoon boat available for rent at the rate of $1,300 per week.
Please note that VRBO collects the State lodging tax but leaves it up to the owner to collect the local lodging tax of 5.5% that is payable to the owner directly.
Pets are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee dependent on pet type (size, age, breed etc)
Keywords: Log Cabin
Meanwhile, you will enter the living space to find a true Northwoods retreat. The kitchen is equipped with every modern appliance, including a Sub-Zero fridge, and the cabinets reveal every cooking and baking spice you may need during your stay. Two wood-burning fireplaces and a large screened-in porch will start to paint the picture of your time to come. Games for all ages are available, and the martini glasses stand proudly in the cabinet.
Serenity surrounds you as you listen to the haunting calls of the resident pair of loons zealously protecting a chick or two in the spring or early summer. Eagles circle above. Observe the multitude of wildlife, including birds, squirrels of many colors, otters, and the ever-present deer. Fill the bird feeder and watch from the kitchen window as the deer parade through at night.
Grab a sundowner in the gazebo and listen to the joyful laughter of your children playing in the lake. Muskies await the clever anglers, while the little anglers will find small fish all day long off the end of the dock.
The fire pit by the lake has hosted countless s'mores parties and awaits you. Remain quietly after the kids are gone, and you may be visited by the hoot of an owl.
The forest and trails surrounding LaBri offer endless hiking and biking in the summer, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The slopes of Indianhead (Big Snow Resort) and Big Powderhorn mountains lie just 45 minutes to the north in the UP of Michigan.
Come stay with us! It’s very likely you will return.
There is a pontoon boat available for rent at the rate of $1,300 per week.
Please note that VRBO collects the State lodging tax but leaves it up to the owner to collect the local lodging tax of 5.5% that is payable to the owner directly.
Pets are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee dependent on pet type (size, age, breed etc)
Keywords: Log Cabin
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee depending on size and type of pet
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Boulder Junction
Located in Boulder Junction, this cabin is on the beach. Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction and McCormack's Cisco Chain Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Powell Marsh Wildlife Area and Little Crooked Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Boulder Junction, WI
What's nearby
- Little Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Round Lake - 12 min drive - 4.7 km
- Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
- Crab Lake - 44 min drive - 28.9 km
- Presque Isle Lake - 56 min drive - 32.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Boulder Beer Bar - 16 min drive
- Gooch's A-1 Bar - 21 min drive
- Dancing Bear Coffee - 17 min drive
- Zastrow's Lynx Lake Lodge - 31 min drive
- Granary - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Rick Sweitzer

Rick, Helen, Christopher, Taylor, and Anna Sweitzer are the proud owners of LaBri. Rick owns and runs an adventure travel company, The Northwest Passage, and Helen is an artist, who runs the Women's program for a large refugee resettlement agency in Chicago. We all love the outdoors, with an emphasis on quiet sports. Skiing, hiking, biking, and paddling are high on our list of loves.
Why they chose this property
We chose this place because of its evident and very good Karma. Located a very easy and drivable distance from Chicago, and smack dab in the midst of the boreal forest, it offers us the instant peacefulness required.
What makes this property unique
You will enjoy the fact that LaBri is not a 'rental' unit. It is our second home, complete with books, artwork, nice furnishings, and tastefully 'knickknacked'. Old skis and snowshoes adorn the walls and the quiet will force you into calm.
Languages:
English
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