Eagle River, Wisconsin
Rays Retreat
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Enjoy the four-season wonders of Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods at this Eagle River home, boasting sweeping views of Meta Lake directly from the house! This lakefront escape features its very own dock, kayaks that you can take out on the water, and a stunning piece of property where you can watch passing wildlife and enjoy rest and relaxation during your stay. You'll also have use of a full kitchen, a gas grill, and a spacious deck where you can unwind in the summer sun. A large dining area with wrap-around windows throughout offers stunning views of the lake. Stay cool with central air during the hot summer months, or sit back on a brisk winter day in front of the cozy fireplace while watching the blissful snow fall.
THINGS TO KNOW
Kayaks are available.
Outside motor vehicles (such as jet skis and boats) are not permitted on the lake.
Snowbird-friendly!
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Dock details: Dock is about 40 ft long, with swimmable access, roughly 6 ft deep at end of dock.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
County permit number: ASPR-C8SR4D
Beautiful view of Meta Lake from the cabin. Amazing dock and comfortable amenities.
The lake view alone was worth it. Sadly, we had cold, rainy weather to really be able to enjoy it. With five long-time girlfriends, we managed to enjoy slow mornings over coffee enjoying the lake from the inside. Traveling to nearby towns for shopping and dining was great.
We had a very enjoyable vacation at this lake house! We were a group of 6 and had plenty of space. We loved the beautiful views of the lake. The outside space was also lovely…large deck, outdoor swing, hammock, fire pit and chairs, large dock. There were also two kayaks available for our use. All in all a great house. We would stay here again.
The view from the house is breathtaking. From inside the house to outside on the deck the view was stunning. You felt like you were in a tree house , high above the lake looking out amidst the pine trees. I definitely recommend staying here.
I was looking forward to staying here in one of my favorite places in Wisconsin. The pictures are truly beautiful. In person, I felt it could've used some love. The property is managed by a property management group which lack in detail. First and foremost, you have to walk up a few stairs to get in the cabin and nothing was shoveled. Not the driveway, stairs, deck, nothing. Luckily a shovel was left so we were able to shovel ourselves (like that's what you want to have to do on vacation). There was a sheet of ice on the deck and stairs so it was very slippery and dangerous and the ice was so thick the screen door would hardly open for us to get inside. In the kitchen, there was a sign posted that the dish and silverware had not been sanitized(which is common in VRBOs) and it gave you suggestions on how to sanitize them yourself with warm water and bleach, but no bleach was left behind. I really wish there was because we found mold in the bottom of the wine glasses that were in the cabinets. Also in the kitchen was a sign next to the coffee pot advertising for a cute coffee place in town. It stated the first cup was complimentary, which is a wonderful gesture, but there was no sample left. Not a huge deal, just get rid of the sign that advertises it. There were no rags or sponges to do dishes with and only one drying towel. There were a ton of light switches but only three labeled which made finding lights very difficult. They had a lot of fun games to play but many were missing parts or broken which was a little disappointing. The concept between the upstairs area and the downstairs master area were wonderful and spacious. My two complaints about the lower level are, there was a Keurig on the desk, which is a great concept for coffee in bed but there were not cups or anything left with it so it defeated the purpose. The other issue I had, which is probably my biggest gripe about this location and made it the most disappointing, is the downstairs has those big beautiful windows that you can look out at the lake. However, it had automatic blinds and curtains on it that were broken and couldn't be opened. The switch would only allow them to open up about 6 inches and it looked like prior renters had tried to fix it but failed and it just wouldn't work. So the whole time, the blinds were completely closed to the outside. Very disappointing!
We had such a wonderful time at Ray’s Retreat. We came in the winter to ski at Brule which is 45 minutes away. The cabin was so beautiful with its wood burning stove to keep us warm and cozy, incredible views of the lake through the all window 3 season porch room, and spacious basement suite with huge shower. It has all the amenities you would want in an incredible area of natural beauty. We will be back for sure. Thank you! One suggestion I would make for travelers is to grab firewood on your way in so you can light a fire right away.
It didn’t meet our expectations for the price. Property needs maintenance and attention.
Ray’s Retreat was clean and close to town on a small and quiet lake. The wall of windows and deck overlooking the lake were great spots for relaxing, as was the master bedroom with its own patio on the lower level. The kayaks and stand-up paddle board were a bonus and allowed us to tour the lake at our own pace. The owners provided everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. We’d definitely stay at Ray’s again and highly recommend it to others!
We enjoyed family time with our closest family friends. I would rent again in the future summer months. All the amenities of the house were exactly what you need for a weekend stay. The only draw backs of our stay was not having a shovel to clean up sidewalks and stairs. As two families with young children the lack of baby/toddler proofing was a huge safety concern. The awkward staircase that could use a baby gait, outlet plug covers, and the staples on the rope light that enhances the step down into the four seasons/dinning room.
Lovely setting. Close to town, lots of hiking trails, and still feels private. Cozy ith nice amenities.
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