Hazelhurst, Wisconsin
NEW FOR 2021/22: gas stove fireplace, king log bed in master, new carpet, new mattresses & linens, dock bench & swim ladder, stand up paddleboard, 2nd canoe, 2 kayaks
New in 2019/20: Northwoods décor, 40" flatscreen TV, outdoor firepit, gas grill, graded driveway & parking pad, Wi-Fi, outdoor hammock.
Escape the hustle and enjoy the Northwoods as it is meant to be--with pristine, unspoiled vistas, peace, and quiet. We are located on a peninsula on 200 acre Wind Pudding Lake, with 450 feet of frontage and water on three sides. Wind Pudding Lake is rated as one of the top 10 clearest lakes in Wisconsin by the UW-Extension Program. Our house is situated just 60 feet from the shore and commands panoramic 180 degree views.
You will see no neighbors and have this virtually undeveloped lake for yourself! This lake has limited public access, no resorts, so you can enjoy the serenity. The lake is a beautiful combination of open water with 34 foot depths and areas of lily pads and sedge grasses that attracts a variety of birds and fish. The lake front is unspoiled and teeming with wildlife. There is good panfish fishing and occasional perch, bass, and even northern pike.
If you are looking to stay on a motor boat lake, this is not where you want to vacation. If, however, you wish to have a peaceful, relaxing vacation with no noise and complete privacy (there are no neighbors in sight), where you can swim, enjoy the eagles nesting on the nearby island, do a little canoeing or kayaking, and fish, we can't be beat!
This is also an excellent home base to explore nearby Minocqua (10 minutes), Lake Tomahawk (10 minutes), Eagle River (15 minutes), and Rhinelander (20 minutes). There are thousands of great fishing and boating lakes in the area, along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails.
Our home has 3 bedrooms:
1) Kids - twin over full bunkbed plus separate twin bed
2) Guest - queen bed
3) Master - king bed with en-suite bath
Our home has 2 full baths upstairs and a main level half bath. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including full size refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Cooking utensils, dishes, coffee maker, and toaster are provided for your use. The living room contains a leather sectional and leather recliner, with flatscreen TV, DVD player, Fire TV, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max. . There is Wi-Fi internet and a wide selection of DVDs, books, and games.
There is also a deck overlooking the water, dock with bench, swim raft & swim ladder, hammock, charcoal grill, gas grill, firepit, 2 canoes, 2 kayaks, row boat, and stand up paddle board.
This home DOES NOT have air conditioning or access to washer/dryer.
One of the best rental properties we have stayed at! Everything was amazing! Beautiful scenery and the fishing was awesome! Would definitely recommend staying here. So peaceful and quiet!
My family of 5 (boys 18, 20, 22) and my SIL and MIL loved the peace and quiet of the property. We had everything we could have wanted - rowboat, canoes and especially the kayaks and stand up paddle board - to explore Wind Pudding Lake. My sons loved the idea of walking on the floating bog structures, and paddling in the lilies. I didn't attempt a bog walk, but thoroughly enjoyed the serenity of cruising along in my kayak and just enjoying the birdsong and sunshine. (One note: this is a muck bottom lake, and the area where you take the water craft in an out will steal your shoes if you aren't careful - bring a pair you don't like or go barefoot!) The house was VERY well appointed - we had everything we needed to cook most of our meals on site, and enjoyed watching movies and shows on the Amazon Fire stick in the evenings when we weren't out enjoying a fire down by the water. I'm not sure if the bog has some effect on it, but I have NEVER stayed on a lake in more than 35 visits to the Northwoods with less mosquitos! We tried fishing in multiple locations (except the eastern lobe of the lake - the bogs appeared to have shifted and closed the passage) in the lobe of the lake where the house sits, but the best was just off the dock. We caught an abundance of blue gills and a few bass. Even the blue gills put up a good fight, and we were able to enjoy a fish dinner one night. As remote as the house is (be aware the last part of the driveway is unpaved - take it nice and slow!), we were only minutes away from Minocqua for easy shopping, eating out and visiting some of the local attractions. This was my 3rd VRBO rental in the Northwoods, and by far the best. If you need to get away, relax, do some paddling, catch a few fish and catch up with your family, this is the perfect place.
We absolutely loved it. The peace and quiet, wildlife, and accommodations were great. We will be staying again many times.
Our adult family of six recently stayed for the week. The cabin is at the end of the lane and very private and secluded from the other cabins on the lake. It felt as if the lake was all ours, yet we were close enough to drive in to Minocqua for all of our adventures. We will definitely be back.
Cabin was perfect! Very nice decor and everything needed was there. Very quiet and great night camp fires with visiting deer. Used the kayaks and canoe. Very fun on the small lake.
I meant to leave a review earlier, but we had the wonderful time during our week here in early July 2021. The kids loved the swim raft and fishing. Everything was clean, beautiful home and property. We had lots of privacy. We enjoyed spotting bald eagles and taking the kayaks & canoe out. Perfect retreat for a family.
Property was perfect and exactly as advertised. Seven adults greatly enjoyed the week whether we were eating family breakfasts, playing board games, fishing, bonfires, drinking adult beverages, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet, or of course watching the wildlife. The property is very secluded so we never felt as if we had neighbors and the deer were always welcome guests. Fishing was great, my husband called it catching as that’s what was always happening. The home had everything you needed including small touches that left you feeling like you were at home. My family is hoping to make time to return next year!
It was everything listed and more! The home, grounds and lake were beautiful and well kept. The house has all amenities we needed and was spotless. We found we spent most of our time on the lake with the loons, eagles and sandhill cranes. We caught bass, northern, blue gills and crappies right off the deck. The mama deer with her baby came right onto the property for us to watch. It really was a special week for my family. It's just how its listed, maybe better! We will be returning!
This rental was nothing short of amazing! The house itself had everything we needed but the property & lake really made the trip for us! There were so many outdoor activities to enjoy from fishing & kayaking to relaxing by the fire & enjoying the serene surroundings (including a ton of wildlife). The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had and even sent a message halfway through our trip to ensure everything was going well. I'm very thankful that they are willing to share this wonderful place with us! :)
Perfect laid-back vacation! Peaceful and secluded, just you and wildlife! They have everything that you need on site, in the house and outdoor toys, you don't need to bring much else. Owners checked in right away. Not a thing to complain about! Thanks to this vacation now my kids want us to buy kayaks!! LOL!
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