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Enjoy a peaceful lakeside retreat with a picnic table, fire pit, and shaded area amidst the serene surroundings of tall trees.
Escape to a serene cabin surrounded by nature, featuring a rustic design and a charming water feature.
Relax in a peaceful retreat with a comfortable armchair and matching ottoman, overlooking a serene forest view.
Situated in a wooded area, this home offers a tranquil environment with a detached garage and a well-maintained lawn.
Compact kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, stove, and sink, featuring white cabinetry and a tiled floor.

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Woodruff, Wisconsin
  • Minocqua Park Complex
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Torpy Park Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bearskin State Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪54 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.

Serene Woodruff Cottage: Lakefront Access!

Savor each moment at this cozy 2-bed, 1-bath vacation rental situated just steps from Hungry Lake. Immersed in a tranquil, rustic setting, this Woodruff cottage lets small families or groups of friends unwind and recharge with a sandy lake bed — ideal for swimming! When you’re not in the water, visit the World's Largest Penny, try your luck at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino, and tour the Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari. End the night with your favorite movie on one of 2 Smart TVs!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Swimming Access | 2 Mi to Restaurants & Shops

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private yard, outdoor dining area, bench swing, lake views/access
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, board games, books, sunroom, dining tables
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: A/C units, electric heating, ceiling fans, linens/towels, hangers
FAQ: Stairs required to enter, single-story home, the fireplace is decorative only, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Hungry Lake (on-site), Big Arbor Vitae Lake (4 miles), Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours (5 miles), Minocqua Winter Park (14 miles), Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest (19 miles)
LOCAL FUN: Dr. Kate Museum (1 mile), World's Largest Penny (1 mile), Minocqua Museum (3 miles), Min-Aqua Bats (3 miles), Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari (4 miles), Lake of the Torches Resort Casino (11 miles), The Hodag (26 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Minocqua (3 miles), Arbor Vitae (4 miles), Lac du Flambeau (12 miles), St. Germain (13 miles)
AIRPORT: Central Wisconsin Airport (83 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $110 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires steps to enter
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Dr. Kate Museum. Free WiFi in public areas is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a TV in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, dining area and private garden
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dr. Kate Museum and a few minutes from Island City Antique Market
Serene Woodruff Cottage: Lakefront Access! offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Woodruff cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Casino 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

482665

Serene Woodruff Cottage: Lakefront Access! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mary C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Expectations not met

It was a nice quaint cabin on a nice quiet lake. Location to town was excellent. However, one of the main reasons we chose the cabin was the listing said it had air conditioning due to health reasons. Neither the central air nor the old window unit was operable. The property manger brought over an old fan. All the water in the faucets smelled like rotten eggs, The screen door did not close all the way-allowing many Nats into the cabin. The shoreline and not been mowed. The property manager came over and weed wacked part of it. There was only one towel left for quests in the cabin. We ended up leaving one night early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th anniversary

It was a cabin which is exactly what we wanted. Couldn't have been much cleaner. Couple of negatives are the lumpy mattresses and the iron in the water. We were there 2 nights so hand washed all the dishes. Honest, truly, my fingernails turned orange!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

We had a beautiful snowstorm for the weekend. The cottage is cozy and warm. The view is beautiful with a tranquil, peaceful setting. It is close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gosia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Very nice and cozy cottage, great location, clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

colleen b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

Overall it was a good place to stay . . A few things that could use some attention . . It’s the smell that hit first . . Very musty and stale . . Very old furniture and the bedding could be updated . . Plus side . . It was quiet and peaceful and loved being right on the lake . . Also it is located centrally for shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

colleen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jeff

Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa M.

Not a impressed.

The csbon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend escape

This was a much needed break. Although it was quick it was exactly what we needed. The house is perfect for going and exploring the area and outdoors. If you are going to sit inside of the house and be pampered this is not the house for you but then again you probably aren't looking for that if you are here. Fishing off the dock provided small baitfish in an abundance unfortunately nothing more than that but wife and kids had a blast. Lots of deer especially in the morning. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LuAnn K.

Our stay in September

We had a good time during our stay. Weather was great but too early to see any fall colors. Enjoyed the campfires roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. We are crafters and worked well into the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci E., Duluth, Mn USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect nostalgia trip for oldsters having a memorial service.

The weather was perfect and the space just right for our lunch after the service. The host was prompt and helpful when we had questions, the beds (mostly) comfy, and the decor charming. My family lived both on Gross Rd and over on Farming Rd and fished Hungry Lake often in the 30s, 40,s and 50,s. Saying good bye to my parents in this setting was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B., Wisconsin Dells, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet.

This home is a great getaway. We sat outside for hours, watching the deer, eagles, and otters. The opposite shoreline is all undeveloped, it really felt like we were the only ones on the lake for most our stay. Great location for everything we like to do in the northwoods!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great property. Amazing view and water access. Lots of room to hang out with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sarisfied

Would return
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Loved the quiet and serene location. The cabin could use some TLC in general. There were also a couple of broken items which should have been taken care of prior to rental (toilet seat came off and my husband had to hunt for a screw driver to screw it back in; the blinds in bedroom were broken and laying in the closet so there was no covering on the window).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location & View

While the location and view is great, the cabin could use a little TLC. If you stay here, bring your own toilet paper and hair dryer. Also, there were missing lightbulbs. I sent an email to the guest contact but never heard anything back. While none of this is really a big deal, we expected a bit more for the price we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot to Escape for a few days

The place was tidy, the little beach area was perfect for my daughter to swim and play. We loved the deer roaming around and the Eagles were the cherry on top of a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin up north

We were super pleased with our stay. Getting in was easy (make sure you read the instructions on the lock box!), the property matched the description, it was clean and tidy on arrival, and overall comfortable. We loved being right on the lake and close to family in Woodruff. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janice P.

Vacation

Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

It was just what we needed
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for us

My brother and I came up for a fishing trip and needed something simple. The cottage was as described. The only issue was trying to open the wrong lockbox to get the key but was quickly resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024