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Exclusive Retreat! Private Lake, River Frontage and 100's of Acres with Trails

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Private Beach, Dock, Boats and Raft
Sunrise
Front and  Side of House with Fire Pit
Back Patio Off Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gordon, WI
  • Whitefish Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Minong Flowage
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Nelson Lake
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Exclusive Retreat! Private Lake, River Frontage and 100's of Acres with Trails

This property is absolutely unique - with close to 260 acres of woods which include both a Private 15 Acre Lake and Eau Claire River frontage for you to enjoy. It has something to offer everyone during all seasons in Northern Wisconsin. Grab some snowshoes, a pair of cross-country skis, or take a stroll on the wooded trails encircling this lake or leading to the Eau Claire River. Enjoy a peaceful kayak ride on the lake, go for a swim or lounge on the dock with zero interruptions from the outside world. Drive just a few miles up the road and enjoy a three hour float or kayak adventure on the Eau Claire River with a convenient exit off the river right on the property. You can access 4-wheeler and snowmobile trails within 1/4 mile from the property.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2,000 sq ft home is located right on the lake with your own private beach, dock and raft including the use of a couple of kayaks, a canoe and rowboat. Gather on the outdoor patio for some grilling and a campfire and watch the sunset reflect off the water and surrounding pines.
Head inside for some socializing after the sun goes down in the spacious, open area kitchen, dining room and living room. There's a place for everyone! This modern kitchen has brand new appliances and is fully stocked with everything you need. A dining room table that seats 10 and center island with stools provide adequate seating for everyone. Hang out in the lower level living room to watch T.V. or enjoy a view of the lake from the windows of a three season porch. Beat out the cold and cozy up in front of either of the two gas stoves on chilly nights or during the fall and winter months. Enjoy air conditioning as well on those hot summer days.
You'll have the best view in the house in the master bedroom that overlooks the lake through double sliding glass doors that open onto a spacious enclosed deck; the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee and watch the sunrise.
The house sleeps eight people with three bedrooms; two featuring queen beds and one with full size bottom and single top bunk bed and a single bed, but with a daybed and couch that has a full pull-out sleeper, it can accommodate at least eleven. There are two full bathrooms, one upstairs with a shower and one downstairs with a tub/shower including a washer and dryer for your convenience.
You are right in the middle of all the major recreational towns that provide day excursions, shopping or festivals, with Hayward, Bayfield and Superior/Duluth all within an hour drive.
If peace and quiet in the Northwoods is what you are looking for - this is the perfect lake house for you!

Property manager

Jody Bouchard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Gordon

Located in Gordon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Totagatic Wildlife Area and Saint Croix River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gordon, WI

What's nearby

  • Whitefish Lake - 22 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Upper Eau Claire Lake - 24 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Minong Flowage - 31 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Nelson Lake - 39 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Round Lake - 61 min drive - 60.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Enchanted Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪M&M's Y-GO-BY - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mc Nemaras Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mc Nemaras Bar and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Oak Bar & Supper Club - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Retreat! Private Lake, River Frontage and 100's of Acres with Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Retreat! Private Lake, River Frontage and 100's of Acres with Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Retreat! Private Lake, River Frontage and 100's of Acres with Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Retreat! Private Lake, River Frontage and 100's of Acres with Trails located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Saint Croix River, Whitefish Lake and Bony Lake. Upper Eau Claire Lake and Cathrine Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Together Again!!

First time in over 10 years that I've been able to be with all my kids (and now their loved ones) on Thanksgiving, and we had a great time!!! The house was beautiful & the property was drop dead beautiful! It was especially special, as we stayed at another property that Jody (owner) rented a long time ago (20-25 years) probably over a dozen different times...and I didn't know that until I signed my contract and saw her name. A spectacular hostess!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

Fabulous Stay!!

Our stay was wonderful! Home was immaculate and very spacious. We went in October and the Fall colors were so beautiful!! Jim and Jody were fabulous hosts and very helpful!! We will definitely return at some point when we can stay longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky T.

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

Tons of outdoor and indoor seating

Very nice piece of property - the weather was perfect the sleeping accommodations were very comfortable- a lot of room to sit for meals as a family and around the inside and outside of the home - the stars were so BIG and BRIGHT - there was enough kayaks and paddle boats for all to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

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

Great family vacation spot

This rental was lovely. Very clean, the owner met us and showed us around, even took us on a ride on the many trails. Great short hike to the river. If we ever come back, we will most definitely swim in the river. The kitchen is equipped with everything you will need, including sharp knives!! We had a fire with the requisite s'mores one night. Grandson had a blast with mom and aunt Hannah on the paddle boat. Even did a little fishing (no luck). Sandy beach was great for the many trucks and dozers he brought to play with. All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend this rental for a memorable family vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Family Time

What a beautiful property and location! We had such a wonderful time with family fishing, riding, walking, and just enjoying the quiet of the woods. We plan to make it an annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Very family friendly

Great place for a family getaway. Plenty for the kids to do and very private and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Perfect Vacation

Our stay here was better than expected. The property is beautiful and offers so many amenities we stayed busy all four days! Our families were always doing something, we even had plans to leave and explore other cities but didn’t want to leave the property because we were having to much fun! We are already planning to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Just the lake house you are looking for!

Our family had an excellent time staying here! The lake house has great views of the private lake. It was very clean, bedrooms comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with cook wear. The kids had a blast at the beach, swim float, kayaking, peddle boat and row boat. Panfish were biting and good size. Miles of hiking trails on the property were fun to explore. Owner keeps them mowed well. Beautiful lounge area at the river to relax and use the dock. We transported the kayaks up to the Mooney Dam and floated back to the property. Great scenery and wildlife viewing. Highly recommend this property! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Beautiful view!

If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, stay at the lake vacation~this is your spot!!! Kids loved just hanging out and disconnecting for a few days! We did travel to Duluth for the train and to see Lake Superior which was an easy drive. Listing is accurate so bring anything and everything not on their list! Enjoyed this vacation so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

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

Great weekend

Perfect place to stay for wedding at the atrium
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Stunning property with great privacy

This is an ideal location for a family getaway. The house is spacious and slept 9 of us comfortably. The home is very clean and in excellent shape. There are abundant places to sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake no matter the weather. The kitchen is large with newer appliances and stocked with any cooking pans/utensils you will need. There was a bonus refrigerator in the garage as well which we put to good use. The outdoor area provides for so many activities and the proximity to the lake is huge. Our daughter loved playing on the well maintained beach and we all enjoyed swimming in the lake. The lake water is crystal clear and we had a lot of success fishing including several blue gills and northern pike. The private trail system behind the lake is unbelievable. It allows for direct private access to the Eau Claire river only a five minute walk from the house. We also saw tons of wildlife including deer running through the river and playing in the lake. We met the owner upon arrival and he was incredibly friendly. It is apparent he has gone to great lengths to make the property to make it a great experience for visitors. He even took us out and showed us around the trails which we very much appreciated. We were incredibly happy with this rental and are already planning our trip for next year. Book with confidence!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

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

Family getaway

This was the perfect place to spend time with our family and relax. We enjoyed watching deer in the yard, exploring the trails, listening to the ice on the lake, star gazing, and playing games at the dining table. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azaria W.

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

Beautiful property

Overall this was an a amazing stay I would 100% book again. Everything was very clean and looked exactly as the listing described. The owners are very friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and easy to communicate with. You are pretty out of the way and there is so much beautiful scenery, it’s a great place to detach a bit from city life.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Beautiful and secluded fall getaway

We loved staying at the lake cabin. With five adults and two small children, the large space was ample. We loved the variety of seating in and around the house, and the convenience of the two living rooms (we sat in the upstairs room during the day to play, read, and look at the lake, then moved downstairs at night for movies). Everything was meticulously cleaned, which was a relief with a toddler around. The kitchen was so well stocked, we didn't need any extra pots, pans or utensils.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dean O.

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

Hidden Gem

We went on a Ranger-riding trip to Gordon, Wisconsin. We were happy to meet owners Jody and Jim when we arrived! They showed us around which we appreciated. We had a great stay! The house was spacious and very clean--immaculate! We saw wildlife feeding outside the kitchen window. The private lake was nice--we'll have to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake and all that it has to offer. The 5 miles of trails on their property were groomed and fun to ride on, as were the trails in the area. With no light pollution, the stars and galaxies were a treat to see. This place is a hidden gem! Thank you for a most enjoyable stay! DAO
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

zach w.

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

Great Hideaway

Pleny of space, well maintained, clean. Nice place to get away if you love the outdoors. Friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place to stay

Our group of 5 visited the area to ride UTV’s on the area trails and enjoy the beauty northwest Wisconsin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Perfect Get-Away!

This has to be the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. From the quality of the property, to the cleanliness, the affordability, and privacy, nothing has topped this place! There are so many private trails to explore! A quiet river with crystal clear water that the kids loved floating down with the current and skipping rocks in. The private lake to swim and kayak in with a platform to jump off was a lot of fun!:) while there were some weeds in the lake, there was a sandy beach and a sandy bottom until about waist high water where you could then start swimming from and as long as you were swimming, you didn't feel the weeds. There were plenty of panfish for the kids to catch right off the dock and a medium to large turtle that was very friendly that came to visit us every day at the dock 😊 We had perfect weather for our vacation, but when it got hot, we could either swim, or cool down in the house. There were so many places to hang out on this property with plenty of seating! We had more than enough wood to burn, and they had everything we needed and more from a coffee maker to a waffle griddle :) We will definitely be back and would like to make this an annual spot to snag😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Excellent vacation spot

Large accommodations on small private lake. Great hosts. Very clean. Abundant trails and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Wonderful stay

Was a wonderful stay with a wonderful property property was as described. Great fishing from the dock. Plenty of room for 10 and plenty of areas to get away on your own. Highly recommended would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill O.

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

Beautiful surroundings

We had a wonderful stay. The property and home were as listed and very clean. Make sure, if you are going to do the river float, to check on the water level. Our 2 hour float took 6 hours due to popped tubes and water too low for float.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

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

Amazing

The hosts are available, friendly and keep the place top notch. The home provided multiple social areas, the bedrooms were laid out nicely for all 4 of our children and their ages and needs (1-7yr olds). Trails to walk, fishing and swimming- the PERFECT getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Minnesota

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

Wonderful place to getaway

My family and I loved this place! The home is very comfortable with lots of areas to hang out. The lake is peaceful and great for kayaking and canoeing. We saw lots of deer frolicking at the waters edge daily. We enjoyed a leisurely hike in the woods along groomed trails. The fire pit was a great place to hang out in the evenings. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we didn’t leave for the day of sightseeing we had planned on. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

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

Annual Cabin Trip

This was our annual cabin trip with family and thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Loved the private beach/lake. Went kayaking and fishing in row boat. Cabin was spacious with room for all of us. Hosts were very friendly. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Plenty to do!

My wife and I, along with two other couples stayed here for five days/four nights. We had a good time getting away where it is peaceful, and full of outdoor adventures. You will enjoy the private lake! It is quiet, peaceful, and full of fish to catch. There is also plenty of hiking trails, along with the river running through the backside of the property. We did a float trip back to the property. It was fun, but the river could use some more water, like every where else. We caught a few nice smallmouths on the river, which are a great fight! I would recommend this property to people looking to get away from the rat race, and who enjoy the outdoors. We never left, but if you do decide too, there is also plenty to do in the area as well. Big thanks to Jim, who was very helpful. He does a lot of work around the property, so you are able to enjoy it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by Jody Bouchard

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