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Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Escape to the serene Little Muskie Retreat in Arbor Vitae, nestled above 79-acre Little Muskie Lake. Unwind by the gas fireplace, stream your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV using WiFi, and savor a meal with a view from the wrap-around deck. The game room offers entertainment for all ages with games and a fold-out futon.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile!

Best of both worlds describes our Northwoods ranch home w/100' of sand frontage on Little Muskie Lake. Just 3-1/2 miles north of downtown Minocqua.

Enjoy a memorable Northwoods vacation at The Little Muskie Retreat in Arbor Vitae. Our lake house offers a beautiful wooded setting above 79 acre Little Muskie Lake. There are about 30 steps down to the lake. A private boat launch is available just two piers away from our private pier. There is plenty of parking for you with the horse-shoe like driveway for your vehicles and boat trailer. Curl up with a book and get cozy by the gas fireplace during the cooler months, and stream your favorite movies and shows on the flat-screen TV using the complimentary WiFi. Savor a meal and the view on the wrap around deck!

The game room has a fold out futon which is also used as a 4th bedroom. The kitchen features hickory cabinets, beautiful wood beamed ceiling in dining and open kitchen/dining with breakfast bar.

Our cabin is close to shopping, petting zoo, dining, golf and hiking/biking trails with the peace and quiet of the Northwoods. We are less than one mile from a major trail head which you can snowmobile to right from the cabin!

SNOWMOBILERS: Garage parking access for parking 6-7 sleds! Easy access to trails, less than 1 mile away.

Things to know:

Free WiFi

Full kitchen with dishwasher

Charcoal grill

3-person canoe

Central air conditioner

Game room with futon, games, TV

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put away all dishes in the dishwasher and sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Rates based on 6 people. $15 per person per night over 6 people

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: 1 Dog under 35lbs allowed, otherwise inquire.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Woodruff, WI

What's nearby

  • Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dr. Kate Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Little Arbor Vitae Lake - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Island City Antique Market - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lakeland Area Dog Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KWIK TRIP #588 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lida’s - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile! located?

This family-friendly Woodruff vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC and Dr. Kate Museum. Island City Antique Market is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Little Muskie Retreat on Little Muskie Lake, Canoe included! Snowmobile! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

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

Little Muskie Cottage stay in July

Very spacious cottage on the lake. We enjoyed the week’s stay with beautiful weather and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just spent a week at Little Muskie Retreat. 4 adults and 3 small children. We had a fabulous time! The house was spotless and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the canoe, and the kids loved swimming and catching fish off the dock. Many bald eagle sightings! It’s very quiet, but close to many restaurants and activities. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Highly recommend

Big turn around driveway for trucks with trailers. Roomy inside with a beautiful view. Close to amenities. Very nice owners, easy to get ahold of by messaging host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

megan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, well maintained, private with beautiful lake view from deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M. K.

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

Great Place

Well-maintained, nicely-furnished and clean property that could benefit from some updating. Adrian was right on top of things with a minor problem and exhibited genuine concern for his guests. Only downsides are proximity to highway and long walk down to lake (if you are a senior or have a disability). Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet relaxing home. We enjoyed our stay and the house fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Wonderful July vacation

Our family truly enjoyed our stay here! Quiet lake-even with 4th of July, not many people on it. We’re not fishermen but we could see lots of fish from dock. Wonderful time enjoying our own Lily Pad on the lake. Beautiful dock with bench at the end to just sit and relax. Canoe was available but we used our kayaks-nice paddle around lake. Beds were very comfortable. We used them all. Plenty of space indoors to enjoy game playing when it rained outside. Very close to Minocqua to enjoy festivities there, also. Many restaurants nearby, also. Only thing that may need improvement is WiFi wasn’t very fast, so streaming or working from this location probably not advisable. My hotspot worked fine for that though. Would definitely recommend for vacationing in this area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Week stay at little muskie retreat

Our family had a very nice time, it was very comfortable, the lake was great and very friendly neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Little Muskie Retreat

Great property and lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

Great family snowmobile weekend

Great place to stay with the kids to snowmobile. Close to the trails. Just a short drive on the lake and across Hwy 51 and you are on the trails. The owner responded immediately to all our messages. House was clean and perfect for our family of 5. Added bonus to have the garage to keep our snowmobiles at night. House was bigger than the pics showed I thought which was a nice surprise. Will definitely stay here again and would love to come up in the summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

LIttle Muskie

We were in the area for snow biking. The property was as advertised and the hosts were exceptional to work with. The gas fire place is easy to operate and a great option to come home to in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Serenity

Calming, relaxing, peaceful. Bald eagles hang out in the trees and lake, greeted us when we pulled up. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Very nice home on Little Muskie Lake

Stayed in late September. The home is in very good condition, well decorated, and had above and beyond what we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

North Country Holiday

We had a delightful stay at Little Muskie Retreat. The cabin had everything we needed and wanted. It was extremely well cared for and the love the owners had for it was very visible. It was chilly when we arrived and we were glad for the heat in the mornings. But later in the week, we were glad for the AC also. We fished off the dock and had an excellent time - at least I did because I was happy to catch dozens of bluegills on wax worms but my husband wasn't so lucky using flies. I kept telling him to add a worm to his flies. The views of the lake were the perfect setting for a relaxing week. Thank you for allowing us to use your Retreat.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Great Property, ok location

The house was exactly as listed and worked great for our family. The lake was perfect for the kids to swim and fish in. Canoe was a nice addition. If we could change anything, the traffic noise. It very close to Hwy 51.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Great lakefront spot!

Enjoyed the cabin and fishing and swimming off the dock and boat ride to bbq.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

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

Great location !

The location was perfect and the lake had plenty of fish to be caught. The boat launch was a bit on the steeper side but not an issue for us. Communication with the owner was excellent. Plenty of space for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Great Location

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Excellent place

Clean, easy to work with, nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Great Place

The second time we have stayed at this property. As before the property was clean and as listed. Close to lots of amenities which is no small feat this far north.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harmony A.

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

Great choice 👌

Cute property with wonderful views all around to enjoy nature. Conveniently located near the highway made for a quick trip to town. I think this place has a good opportunity to only get better. The wifi was a little shotty & the primary bed was lumpy & squeaky. I didn't experience any real problems & would recommend staying here for anyone who wants some time to create memorable experiences not to be forgotten with a significant other or family/group.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca E.

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

Highly recommend

The cabin was beautiful and clean! It had everything we needed and more! The backyard area was where we spent most of our time and it was such a relaxing space! The lake view from the backyard was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We look forward to our next trip back, and would highly recommend staying at this cabin to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

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

Great Cabin and Lake. Poor Boat Launch

The house was perfect and everything we expected. Lake was a great size and we caught a bunch of good size pan fish. It was perfect for skiing and tubing. The boat launch was horrendous, which I realize is not the owners fault, however, we didn’t know it was this bad which was surprising to us when we went to launch our boat. Just want people to be aware of this. We were able to get our boat in and out but it was a struggle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev B.

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

Northwoods

Great location, close to town. Nice swim area, plenty of room for parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Nice

So clean! Super comfy bed! Would recommend 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023