Experience the forest of NW Wisconsin at our cozy cabin situated on 40 acres of forest with 2 meadows & a small stream. (The cabin has an open floor plan, so no actual bedrooms, sleeping spaces in the loft are separated by a closet wall). Hike through gently rolling hills of oak, maple & evergreen stands... or just sit still and let nature rejuvenate you.
Unplug and Unwind.
(We are dog friendly &welcome well behaved dogs, let us know if you plan to bring your dog/s.
The space
The cabin is perfect for 2-4 people. (Rates are based on double occupancy. An additional fee of $25 per person per night will be automatically added when booking more than 2 people). 1 loft bedroom with one queen bed and additional full size futon bed in the loft sitting area and a queen size sofa bed in the living room. The loft bedroom and loft sitting/sleeping area is an open space divided by a built in closet. Since the cabin has a loft and has a very open floor plan don't expect complete privacy. Of course, on the main level the bathroom & shower are private. Being that it is a open floor plan, in the winter the furnace fan can be heard throughout the cabin. For light sleepers, foam ear plugs work well, which we provide.
**The cabin is in the woods and is partially set into the ground, therefore we don’t have internet service, wifi and you MAY not get cellphone coverage, it depends on your carrier and the weather **
Dogs: we welcome well behaved dogs at the cabin.
We have also added a new LG heater/ AC unit. It can be used to condition the indoor space with out having to have the noise of the furnace fan. ** the LG unit has outdoor temperature operational limits ( 0 to 90), so in winter the furnace works better.
**All guests are required to read and abide by "House rules" and all information pertaining to the Blue Cabin and land listed on this AIRBNB site.
Our house is about 150 yds from the cabin. In the summer you can't see our house at all because of the trees. The cabin windows face the forest, away from the house. Just know, we are sensitive to our guests experience and respect your privacy
Guest access
Keys for the cabin will be given to the guest who made the AIRBNB reservation. Please check your AIRBNB profile, the picture should be a fair likeness of you. The key guest may be asked to furnish names of other guests in their group. (just like a hotel does for emergency purposes).
**Check In Time: (3:00- 8:00pm) We try to be flexible an accommodate our guests' travel plans. Evening arrivals -after 8:00pm, just let us know. Please keep us informed of your travel itinerary, texting works great. Be mindful of weather conditions.
We will send you a text to the number on your profile the morning of your arrival so that you have our contact info for eta updates etc. It’s the best way to keep in touch during your stay, as communications through the airbnb site can be delayed depending on service. Of course, cell service may be affected as well depending on your carrier. We’ll do our best to stay connected, while being mindful of your privacy.
You have access to the full 40 acres including forest and trout stream. (note: you must have a Wisconsin fishing license with a trout stamp to fish). We do have small trail signs up in the woods to help get you back to the cabin. A supply of firewood is provided for the FIRE PIT ONLY. (State law prohibits any transportation of firewood off of our property). Feel free to use the gas grill.
Echo meadow, a great place to read during the day or towards evening watch the birds, monarchs, dragon flies etc. Sometimes the fire flies slowly move up into the meadow, its magical.
**The forest is always changing so some trails may be hard to find, overgrown or blocked by downed trees.
BE ADVISED: this is the woods, it is not a KOA or a zoo. There are wild animals including bears. There are insects in the Wisconsin woods in Summer. Mosquito and tick repellent ARE A MUST in summer. Ticks normally go dormant in July and August. Insect populations vary from year to year and season to season. We have NO control over nature’s creatures.
STREAM AWARENESS: Depending on the season, the stream can run fast and should be crossed with caution. Use common sense. The stream flows year round and there are a couple of deeper spots (2ft-4ft) but the majority of the stream bed is 4"-8"deep. If snow covered /iced over, proceed with caution. In the Spring, 41 creek is considered a Flash flood stream.
WINTER GUESTS: If you live in the North we assume you understand that snow storms can affect your travel plans. If there is weather coming in, plan accordingly. The driveway is level /gravel/snow in winter. We sand and salt when necessary. Be cautious when exiting the driveway because of limited visibility.
PLOWING: Snow plowing for our driveway (200ft ) is typically done the next day but can take up to 8-10hrs depending on the snowfall amount. Might as well, relax and have a hot chocolate.
Other things to note
Items provided: Electric tea kettle,coffee grinder,French press,toaster, drip coffee maker and small blender. The cabin is completely outfitted with dinnerware,cookware,glasses (all kinds),knives,utensils,corkscrews,bottle openers,paper towels,dish soap etc). No microwave
**The cabin has well water that is tested and approved by Sawyer County Health & Human services every year.
Bathroom- Shampoo&conditioner in shower, liquid hand soap at sinks. Quantity of bath towels & wash cloth based on how many guests.
Use common sense around the fire.
There is a black remote hanging next to the front door to control exterior blue lights on cabin.
The indoor fireplace has morphed into a fun "Artsy" version of its former self. (No more parts are made for the LP version). We've used flickering LED lights to mimic the flame.All controlled by a little handheld remote.
WILDLIFE: We're lucky to have an abundance of wildlife living in the forest near the cabin. Here's what you might see: Eagles, Ravens, Palliated Woodpeckers, Grouse, Pheasant, Turkey, Owls ( Great horned, Barred & Great Grey)
Black Bears (spring,summer,late fall), Grey Timberwolves, coyotes (you may hear them at night), Fox, Porcupine, Beaver, Deer & cougar.
