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Private Retreat offering solitude and relaxation

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

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Gillett, WI
  • Place, USAIR Motorsports Raceway
  • Place, Lambeau Field
  • Place, Shawano Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Retreat offering solitude and relaxation

Welcome to Cedar Springs Reserve. The property is 170 acres, and surrounds 398 acres of shallow lake and wetlands. If you enjoy fishing there are perch and bluegill to be teased out of the lilies, but you will have to work hard to find them.

There's lots of wildlife. Fabulous river tubing just minutes away.

Canoes and kayaks available. The entire facility is undergoing on-going renovations, expect new carpeting, fixtures, appliances.

The space
Spread out into a comfortable King Master Bedroom with its own sitting area, TV, closet and ensuite bath. A second queen bedroom awaits with a full closet, TV, and its own exterior door. The "Hardy Boy Room" features two twin beds, bureau and closet. There is a loft with two more twin beds. We are constantly adding finishing touches so we apologize not all areas are complete yet. We will be adding photos over the next few weeks different areas are finished up.

The living room is open-concept, with a gas fireplace and Satellite TV and leads out to a large deck. Note on the TV: because sattelite service is our only option our here for TV and WIFI, we just want you to know that it can be spotty. Especially in bad weather. Which we have a lot of here in Wisconsin! If TV is essential to your vacation happiness, please don't book this house, as we have no control over this aspect. The wifi is good for light-duty surfing and emails, don't expect to stream movies.

Our house has surround sound now with bluetooth so you can play your own tunes and they will sound great.

Guest access
Guests may have full run of the property, except for the storage garages where we keep our equipment. There is a tent outside where we keep our wood pile for our construction materials, please instruct children to keep clear of that. For example we did not advertise a large bar/sunroom that is being worked on but not ready for occupancy yet.

Other things to note: We have one other rental on the property, a tiny floating house out on the lake. The aluminum canoe is reserved for those renters. It is usually rented by solo travelers seeking time alone or by couples seeking back-country camping experiences. They will park by the canoe landing area and won't bother you a bit.

Our place isn't 100% perfect yet as there are many planned amenities we are still working hard to complete. The sunroom is not complete, the dock had to be pulled out by an excavator early this year due to major ice damage this past winter. You can still launch your canoes/kayaks alrightm but just know its a temporary situation. The hot tub/pavillion are still under construction. The hot tub is working, just doesn't have the pavillion done yet, its functional (no bugs!) but not very "beautiful" . There is a tent outside where we keep the wood we are working on (all the wood we use is from the property and has to be be cut and sawn, hand-peeled, so you will see many things in progress ).
This holiday home features 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 31.7 miles (51 km) from Lake Michigan and 10.2 miles (16.4 km) from Shawano Lake
Private Retreat offering solitude and relaxation offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If you bring a dog, please kennel it, if left alone.. We can provide one on request. No sleeping on beds unless you bring your own bedding.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please see house rules about pets.

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Private Retreat Offering Solitude Relaxation
Private Retreat Offering Solitude and Relaxation Gillett

Reviews

Private Retreat offering solitude and relaxation Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilson K.

Liked: Cleanliness
From the provided kayaks to the comfy hammock in the living room, we loved our stay here !! The cabin is so cozy and gorgeously crafted; the details are beautiful. We will be saving this location for future stays
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location. Will definitely be staying agian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
My sisters and I so enjoyed our stay. The beds were so comfortable and the area is so peaceful. They have really thought of the little things like soaps, lotions, spices, coffee pods and so much more. The steam shower, bidet, hot tub and gas fireplaces are such nice extra features. The bear in the 4 season room was unexpected but he minded his manners. We will need to rebook next year to see how the fireplace turns out with the stone finish. We would have loved to use the boat to go out to the lake but didn’t get to this time. We really enjoyed our stay and would gladly return if we can.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it only issue was the pictures gave the impression it was wight on the water and its actually on a small inlet to the lake but otherwise great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a cute place to stay; as the owner states, it’s is a work in progress, so some unfinished projects, but the owner is transparent about that.…our adult kids loved the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The cabin was beautiful and comfortable, and the surrounding property was very quiet and peaceful. Our family enjoyed kayaking, campfires, and playing lawn games outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was amazing! Down a long private driveway, great space to play yard games, kayaking and canoeing had a great set up. We like to cook our meals during a vacation and the kitchen had a great set up which we really appreciate. There were horse flies but not all the time. The porch was a favorite spot and the kids loved reading in the hammocks. Loved the piece and quiet. Great local winery and farmers market just a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

The house gave us all the we needed for cooking, entertainment, relaxation, and quietness. We enjoyed our dinners and breakfasts out on the pourch. Relaxed in the hot tub. Had a nice walk through the woods. The new renovation they are doing to the sun room will look amazing when finished. Definitely has the wisconsin feel to this cabin. Very quite out there at night and far enough away from any towns so you can see all the stars. There was board games for us to us. Outdoor yard games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

deenice W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We came to Gillette for the Roy Hubbard Memorial Truck Show. Location was awesome. The home is beautiful but way to many cobwebs and could of left a couple more rolls of toilet paper. Having access to the row boat was fun. To bad the weather wasn't great but the family time was. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a getaway

Great communication throughout the entire process. The place felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brendon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

Property was super clean and had lots of things to do. Would recommend it and plan to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

So perfect only thing is hot tub cover could maybe be replaced it had a smell in there. Otherwise perfect wverything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to be , away from people and secluded.... would go again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded getaway

We enjoyed the property and our time there. It was secluded and very private. Cabin was beautifully decorated, comfortable and had most of the items we needed for our stay. Spent some time near Shawno swimming at the beach and did some hiking at Shute Pond. Lots of great places to eat nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

Property was clean, comfortable, spacious, and had everything we needed for a weekend stay in the Shawano area. Turning off the highway onto the gravel road and traveling between the neighboring farms, we didn't know what to expect, but quickly found ourselves among the trees and next to the water for a secluded and private stay. The house itself was constructed and is well cared for and loved by the host's family - it was really cool to see pictures of their efforts in the guest book. The hosts were communicative as necessary, but also left us to enjoy our stay in peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CORTNEY L.

Liked: Cleanliness

We would stay here again!

We visited this property in July which is peak horsefly season so we were unable to explore and experience as much as we would like but we still had a blast. Pros: Nicely decorated bedrooms with comfy beds with amazing sheets, large, functional kitchen, Indoor and outdoor hammocks, hot tub, several grills, campfire area with wood and chairs, secluded yard with trails and access to kayaks on Christy Lake, much seating for watching tv, playing games or relaxing with a book(4 seasons addition is awesome), extra supplies throughout house, dog friendly! Cons: We did book during peak time of summer but feel the cottage was not very clean(master shower and kitchen sink were not cleaned and dishwasher was full) and we started with 1 towel in each bathroom(we did find the extras). Bin for hot tub towels was empty as well. The kitchen is great but the utensils are old and flimsy. Not great options to do dishes manually other than old Hand towels. The kitchen is huge but most of the cupboards are full with supplies for the projects and cleaning supplies, a bit disorganized. There is a table top ice maker because the fridge one was broke, had to use bottled water because the water is gross tasting. There are areas of covered supplies for the cottage renovation projects that were easy to get around but we found lots of garbage throughout the property as well. Master bathroom is nice with a double sink vanity but the shower is super small And terrible showerhead, other shower was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil U.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 10 - July 14, 2024 (Crissy’s Bday weekend)

We had a wonderful stay. The cabin is beautiful and secluded. Lots of amenities and thoughtful details throughout to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The pictures don't do this property justice. There's private access to a lake with kayaks for fun. There's a small boat too, but we found the kayaks easier to maneuver around the lily pads. There's also a private hot tub that's perfect for starting your day, or finishing it off. We had such a grateful time here and would highly recommend it for anyone looking to get away from city life, it's very quiet, clean, and disconnected. Warning, the wifi is very bad (they recognize this upfront) so just be aware. It's nice to stay in touch with family and friends, but because it's such a remote location, I guess this remains a challenge. Thank you Jim and Yana for sharing this diamond in the rough with all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat

Booked this cabin in the summer. Setting was very relaxing and private, with many amenities. Would likely book this again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Retreat

Our family booked and stayed at this beautiful cabin. It was a nice and private get away. Cabin has all the modern conveniences. The owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful northern getaway

Cabin property was just as advertised. Great getaway with homey touches of full kitchen and outdoor gas grill on the deck. We had beautiful weather and spent much of our time relaxing at cabin, kayaking on lake, or taking short adventures to places like Shawano Lake County Park or Cathedral Pines Nature Preserve. Each evening we topped off by watching the sunset and listening to frogs at our own bonfire with s'mores. Afterwards, we relaxed in the hot tub before heading in for the night. Look forward to visiting the place again and seeing what new features are added to the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bird watchers Paradise.

It was a quiet and relaxing place. Birds were migrating, the first weekend in April. It was a little muddy, so bring your mud boots, binoculars and field book is required.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linnea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Getaway

We had a lovely time! We wanted a private weekend to relax and that's exactly what we got. The dogs loved to romp around the property and we loved the warm fireplace and hot tub to come back to. You could feel the home was built with love and care and made for the perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Great place to get away and relax. The kayaking was a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home. The open concept between the living room, dining room and kitchen was great

James was easy to get a hold of. Check in and check out was great. Beautiful home with some great features. Everyone on my group enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Came up to race at the Shawano kart track

My family and I came up for the weekend to practice on the kart track to get ready for nationals. The location was perfect, the cabin was beautiful, couldn’t have pictured a better place. We had a blast kayaking, hanging out in the hot tub and my two boys (ages 12 and 8) loved the hammock and sleeping upstairs in the loft. Wonderful interaction with Jim, very quick to reply and we had everything we needed. Hopefully we can stay again sometime time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022