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Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin.

Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin.

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First view when driving into driveway.
New flooring and couches.
Living room.
Rear view from path down to lake.
Two car garage which guests can fit one car in.

Overview of Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Medford, WI
  • Popular LocationAspirus Medford Hospital14 min drive
  • Popular LocationMedford City Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrahl Park17 min drive
  • AirportMosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin.

Covid can impact anyone at any time and we wish not to have renters feel compelled to follow through with renting in fear of losing any money! Please tell us if you wish to cancel due to Covid.

Come enjoy a stunning, handcrafted log home, situated on well stocked, 63 acre semi-private lake. Although the official description is “cabin”, visitors invariably claim “Cabin? That is no cabin!”

While nestled in a large stand of red pines and birch trees, the girth of the cabin logs outsize the trees surrounding it. Visitors are immediately wooed onto the wrap-around deck providing a great perch to view the 400+ feet of shoreline. When you first enter the home you will be awed by the craftsmanship; from the log work in the 24 ft. high vaulted ceiling, to the local fieldstone fireplace. The antiques and cabin themed décor is just the icing on the cake.

Inside you will find one bedroom on each of the three floors, providing a bit of solitude for each. The basement bedroom is decorated in the manner of old logging camps typical of the area. A handmade, reclaimed barnwood bunk bed is outfitted with new mattresses and can fit adults or children. Also in that room is a full sized sleigh bed. The room adjoins a well-appointed bathroom with a large shower and cozy woodland feel.

The main floor has an Eastern facing bedroom welcoming great sunrises over the lake. A walkout sliding door gives secluded, quiet access to the wrap around deck. The vaulted ceiling and fan, and two extra windows, allow sleeper to control the airflow in a myriad of ways. The bedroom is joined to the second full bath, with a vintage claw footed tub and reclaimed needle work art from area antique stores.

The loft bedroom is accessed by a lovely log stairwell. The view is stunning and the square footage impressive. The ½ bath provides a private place to get ready and for convenient restroom needs.

Besides these bedrooms, there is a hide-a-bed couch in the basement, and plenty of room for an extra air mattress. All together the house sleeps 10 people in beds (or hide-a-beds). Bring your own air mattress and linens if you require more sleeping arrangements. The main living area has plenty of seating (including around the dining table) and extra chairs are scattered around the home for use as well.

The owner can provide lots of ideas of things to do, but the local area supports hunters of all types, fishermen, snowmobilers, hikers, cross country skiers, antique hounds, and people who enjoy central Wisconsin in general. Day trip ideas will be provided in a separate excursion description. The lake is a private lake, but you can launch a boat with 10 hp max engine on a shared access across the lake.

Feel free to bring kayaks, canoes or paddle boats as well. The dock is outfitted with boat bumpers, a bench and a ladder for swimmers.

Our house is the only rental in the neighborhood. All of the residents are hard working folks and they aren't always happy when guests get a little rambunctious. Fireworks, music piped outside, drones, F'Bomb balloon fights, GUNS, blow up dolls....you have no idea. If you were looking to bust loose and have a "rambunctious" stay I might suggest you look for someplace a little more remote or in the heart of a vacation town. Ours is a quiet nights and working families raising-kids kind of neighborhood. You'll have a serene stay at our house and the neighbors appreciate this way.

This property has one security camera mounted on the garage recording only the driveway and front door.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shooting guns nor bows on property. Fireworks only on 4th of July weekend and only before 10 pm. No loud music piped outside after 9 pm.
Dogs only allowed on main floor and loft; NOT allowed in basement at any time. Dogs must be on leash outdoors and poop must be picked up.
There are numerous more rules in our full cabin booklet. Please read those also.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Medford

Located in Medford, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tee Hi Golf Club and Black River Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Medford City Park and Grahl Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Medford, WI

What's nearby

  • Aspirus Medford Hospital - 14 min drive
  • Medford City Park - 14 min drive
  • Grahl Park - 17 min drive
  • Tee Hi Golf Club - 17 min drive
  • Black River Golf Club - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's - 16 min drive
  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • Uncommon Ground - 15 min drive
  • Sports Page Bowl & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Pot Belly Pub & Grill - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Log home in the true "Heart" of Wisconsin. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Aspirus Medford Hospital, Medford City Park and Grahl Park. Tee Hi Golf Club and Black River Golf Club 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

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
The cabin was in great condition and really nice. Very spacious. We were there in the winter so I can’t comment on the fishing or the huge deck but I’m sure it’ll be great in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Our extended family stayed at the cabin over a long New Years weekend. We found the log cabin to be comfortable and spacious for our gatherings. The cabin is nicely decorated (Christmas trees/decor a nice added touch!) and well furnished with all we needed - a well equipped kitchen for cooking meals, large tables for meals and game time, comfy furniture for lounging by fire. Unfortunately, weather kept us from enjoying the great porches and outdoors but seeing the lake from living areas inspired conversations about a return visit during another season. As a host, Krista was very responsive to the few questions we had before & during our stay and made us feel welcome. We look forward to future visit to the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Robert P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cabin on a beautiful property.
Nice cabin for a larger family. Great views on a quiet lake lakeshore. Be prepared that it is in a farming community. Had a hard time finding good dining or fun local hangouts. The cabin has all amenities for cooking full meals. Lots of seating space for everone and comfortable furniture. Areas for improvement would be to perform a deep cleaning and wash all the windows. Visible dust and cobwebs in bedrooms as well as visible stains in carpets. Incredible lake views from loft and livingroom obscured by dirty windows a spinder-webs. Only one shower on site and we had a full sewer tank alarm go off on our second day there. Had to pay for fire wood and asked to take garbage and recycling home with us if possible. The walkway down to the bon-fire pit was a problem. So many leaves ao stairs, rocks, and steep decline we had two people slip and fall down. A quick rake or leaf blower would have helped tremendously to add a level of safety. Seems like the upkeep my be slipping during the years of rentals. Great communications with owners and easy check-in. We had a great time but we will not be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

REID H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COMFY
Our group of 55, 60 and 61 year-olds along with our sons stayed for the deer season. The cabin is so cozy and comfortable we had a difficult time motivating ourselves to go out to hunt. We all praised the accommodations to the point that our wives are now talking about scheduling a couples vacation there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needed mini vacation
After a very long year handling family issues, we needed a few days to relax. This property was just what we needed...quiet. Loved having the dock available. We have stayed at some properties where it has been taken out by this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Krista Ruhnke

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Phillip and Krista have been married for 35 years and purchased this unbelievable land in 1989. The home was meant to be the primary home for them and was built by a local man (who owns his own such home in the area to this day.) When Tombstone Pizza closed their headquarter in Medford, Krista lost her job and they moved back to Illinois to pursue better jobs. In the meantime, Krista's father was retiring from the Chicago Fire Department and wanted to move to the country. He moved in the home and acted as general contractor and caretaker for his last 15 years of a fabulous life. It would be a shame not to share this beautiful property with more people, and VRBO is the avenue to do that.

Why they chose this property

Krista grew up in a very humble log home in Wonder Lake, IL. They both were enchanted by the impressive log homes being built by a then-23 year old local man who acquired his skills at a Minnesota school for Swedish Scribe method log crafting.

Krista, Phill and Krista's father did much of the work on he home once the log structure was fleshed out. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this structure and that made it very painful to think of selling when Krista's father passed on.

Krista's father is the one responsible for many of the antiques in the home. They were inherited from generations of German family members, and refinished by him while working at the Chicago firehouse. These decor items are so at home in the "cabin" that the owners can't picture them anywhere but there. Come see for yourself.

What makes this property unique

The empty piece of property was an amazing find in and of itself. in 1989 these properties were barely noticed by the locals and this piece was owned by a man in Illinois. He won it in a card game! (You can't make this stuff up.)

Krista and Phill cleared off countless trees; despite Phill having never even worked with a chain saw before. Once the building site was clear they worked with a wood foundation company to start the construction. Never heard of a wood foundation? Google it. It's fascinating. There are structures in this country that are built on centuries old wood foundations; and that was before the technology of drain tiles and plastic wrapping. In the end, a wood foundation takes away that damp and particularly chilly feeling of a traditional cement foundation. It is also convenient for when you want to add outlets, duct work, etc.. See if you can feel the difference while you stay there.

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