Cabin - Northwoods, WI - Rating 3 (1)

Fernwood Cabin |Solitude on the River, Firepit, Kayaks, Dogs OK, AC


Bedroom 0 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 4 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

Description Description
FERNWOOD CABIN: Our rustic cabin on the Wisconsin River is the perfect location for a peaceful nature retreat with the comforts you are used to - full kitchen, AC, Smart TV, and internet. Fernwood’s rustic appeal provides a genuine connection to nature. Relax and unwind or be as adventurous as you like. This is a beautifully wooded property with old-growth pines, colorful maples, and a forest floor dotted with native ferns. Riverside is a hammock and patio / firepit area for fun campfires and storytelling. Fernwood Cabin offers nature enthusiasts the perfect escape situated amongst towering pines with fun forest paths and ample shoreline. Enjoy fishing from the dock, kayaking along the river, or sharing stories at the campfire. This secluded haven promises an unforgettable experience, allowing you to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories.

Fernwood's open-concept layout connects the bedroom with the living room offering a queen bed and a twin trundle for sleeping.

The three-season front porch is perfect for dining and provides direct views of the river flowage. A full kitchen with refrigerator, stove/oven, and microwave is equipped to help you prepare delicious meals. All pots, pans, dishes, and cutlery are provided. For an authentic campfire cooking experience, there is an iron grate over the riverside firepit that is excellent for hotdogs, burgers and smores. The cabin has an updated full bath, which includes a shower, sink, and commode. Other creature comforts include air conditioning, satellite internet, an electronic fireplace for heat and ambiance, and a Smart TV set up for streaming.

BED CONFIGURATION:

Queen Bed off the living space and Trundle Bed in living space

PETS: We are dog-friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs for $20/day (a max of $120 per stay). Just select the pet option when booking your stay.

RIVER: Head down the forest path to the private dock on the river. Fish from the dock or launch the 2 kayaks or pedalboat and head out on a river adventure. The Wisconsin River flows directly through Rhinelander, providing ample opportunity for canoeing and kayaking. The river is dam-controlled, so water levels remain constant throughout the year. The Wisconsin River possesses some of the world’s best freshwater game fish like walleye, sturgeon, and northern pike. Weedy areas are also home to big panfish and largemouth bass.

AREA: The property is conveniently located just 10 minutes north of downtown Rhinelander and the many restaurants, stores, and recreational opportunities that the area offers. We are also minutes from countless lakes and the Northern Highland State Forest, which has over 236,000 acres to explore.

Due to Oneida County regulations, this property requires a minimum 7-night booking. Shorter bookings are not permitted, and we are subject to penalties for non-compliance. Therefore: Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 7-night bookings only. Fall/Winter/Spring: 7-night bookings with flexible check-in and check-out dates. While the booking is for 7 nights, we understand you may not need the full duration. These weekly rates are priced equivalent to a 3-night booking.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable $300 is required and is applied toward the total and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of booking. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required. Cancellations or changes to stay dates are not permitted within 30 days of arrival. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. [PLEASE NOTE:] Airbnb, VRBO, and other 3rd party online travel agencies ("OTA's") have cancellation policies that may be different AND supersede our policy. If you are not booking directly with us, please familiarize yourself with the policy of the website you are booking on.


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Bedding Bedding
1 Queen

1 Sofa Bed


Amenities 51 Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Central Air
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Coffee Maker
  • coin laundry
  • Crock Pot
  • Deck / Patio
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Firepit
  • Fireplace
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • Free Wifi
  • Golf
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet
  • High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • hospital
  • hunting
  • Internet
  • jet skiing
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Kitchen
  • Lake View
  • Lakefront
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • Microwave
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Nearby Medical Services
  • non smoking only
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking
  • Patio
  • pets considered
  • pier fishing
  • SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
  • skiing
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detectors
  • Television
  • Towels Provided
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Water View
  • waterfalls
  • WiFi
  • Waterfront

Reviews Rating 3 (1) Reviews
Rating 3
Fernwood Cabin Retreat
The good: The property has a rustic and quiet charm. We enjoyed looking out to the river while sitting on the porch or deck. The outdoor deck and fire pit was a nice draw in the evening, though mosquitoes were still an issue. We could see serious efforts to update all the amenities inside the house for comfort and convenience. This was especially evident in the new bath fittings and shower. It was greatly appreciated. The management and owners had a nice list of requirements here. The environmental controls were convenient and easy to use. There was also a propane fireplace, though our stay didn’t require it. Garbage and recycling bins onsite were also a nice to have.

The not so good: Though the interior space was cleaned thoroughly, the pans under the stove-top burners got missed in the kitchen. There were only three pieces of furniture and a trunk, in the main room (including the bed). These pieces were well worn and had expended their best years of comfort. The extra fold-out bed was not a substitute for a couch, as it took constant stacking of the multiple pillows against the wall to create any back support. The stools in the kitchen should be tossed. The table and chairs on the screened porch were relatively comfortable and the only place to sit for a meal. Sitting on the porch in the off season or inclement weather would be without heating or cooling. The bathroom door scraped hard on the floor when opening or closing due to the added flooring. The bathroom door and floor is new and the door was hung properly. So, a little work with a block plane would fix that defect. Launching for kayaking from the property was not the most obvious without wading into the water. Launching off the dock would be problematic due to its anchoring posts and configuration. The amount of water vegetation in this section of the river might deter inexperienced paddlers.
Anonymous from Oconomowoc - Posted: 10/9/2024
Paul, we appreciate your feedback and will be improving the items that were not so good for future guests. The owner ordered a new sleeper sofa to replace the trundle bed for better seating in the living area. He is also in the process of replacing the high back chair and adding some tables to the room. The bathroom door has been planed and now closes properly. We are working on reorganizing the kitchen area to create a seating area that would be nice on a year-round basis. Lastly, I'm helping them clear a section next to the dock to make the entry/exit into the river easier for using kayaks and the pedalboat. Thank you for helping us make this property better and more enjoyable for future guests. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon. My best, Shane
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