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Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage

Located on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage, this outdoor enthusiast's dream stay lake front home has a 270-degree view of the water to watch the abundant wildlife along the lake from your front & backyard while taking in the beautiful nature of tall pines, yellow birch, maple, & hemlock trees. You'll have 3.5 acres of a private wildlife setting. A massive 3,000’ shoreline that you can explore from a peninsula & 2 private islands where you can picnic, swim, fish, & be inspired by the amazing nighttime vista.

The space
Upon entry, you'll discover absolute comfort & an amazing range of amenities! The décor is an honorable mention to the adorable theme emulating Wisconsin's wildlife, which has been carefully curated throughout the home.

Step into the Great Room & be greeted by a cathedral ceiling with a view of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. The open floor plan lets guests enjoy a spacious feeling while relishing incredible lake views throughout the entire Great Room. Your Great Room also serves as a central gathering spot for entertainment on your 50” smart TV.

The well-equipped, full kitchen offers a brand new KitchenAid stove, oven, and microwave, and Bosch dishwasher, along with other small appliances. The kitchen also provides ample storage & the cupboards are filled with attractive stoneware & glassware that sets a lovely up-north dining table.

Next to the kitchen is a large, inviting dining area, which is a comfortable arrangement for guests & perfect for hosting memorable meals. The dining area is perfectly situated with windows that offer a breathtaking lake view as well.

Next to the upstairs bedrooms, a separate office room awaits with a direct ethernet high-speed Starlink connection & an office desk with a lamp & chair in case you have to do some work while on vacation.

The lower level provides extra space for relaxation. As a special feature, there is a quiet sitting area by an electric fireplace. This room showcases a comfortable queen sleeper sofa bed with a high-quality mattress and a recliner to lounge on, plus an over-the-air TV just like old times.

Enjoy a quick walk out to the peninsula to a beautiful picnic area. Utilize the seasonal private dock & shorefront for all of your lake day activities. Play an outdoor game in the ample grassy areas, & lounge on the sprawling balcony with a Weber gas grill to cook a delicious meal for the entire family while overlooking the lake. Of course, after a full day on the water or just relaxing, have some fun by the campfire roasting marshmallows or making s'mores under the night sky. Days full of laughter, fun, & unforgettable memories will leave you excited to return as you enjoy this wonderful slice of paradise.

Guest access
Welcome to J and B Shady Rest!

We want to provide you a home away from home where you can spend time to enjoy with your family & friends. It is our sincere goal to offer excellent customer service as we care about you & our lake home. Call or text our Local Operations Manager, Elizabeth Gray at 906.680.5550 any time during your stay if anything needs to be addressed. We want your stay at our home to be an experience well remembered for years to come.

In case there is a need, we have included our owner manuals in two blue binders which are located in the pantry room. We have also included a white binder (located in the Great Room) with valuable information which includes the layout of our property. For even greater details, please use our "J & B Shady Rest Guidebook" link with information about places to eat, sightseeing, activities, businesses, historical sites & museums, road tours, medical clinic, wineries, distilleries, breweries, churches, events & shows, local parks, state parks & forests, charging stations, nature centers, casinos, & waterfalls: https://www.airbnb.com/s/guidebooks?refinement_paths[]=/guidebooks/4553877&share_channel=copy

We also have a visitor’s “Welcome Guest Book” (located in the Great Room) so that you can provide your feedback, share your memories & experiences, & leave great recommendations & ideas for future guests.

Our Mission
“We thrive to have a five-star review. If you enjoy your stay, please kindly review us! If there is any feedback, please let us know so that we can improve!”

Now kick off your shoes, unpack, & relax. Let your getaway begin.

Other things to note
• Our property has been certified as a "Wildlife Habitat" by the National Wildlife Federation.
• There is one baby gate located in the kitchen.
• Lighting in the house can be controlled with dimmer switches.
• There are 2 Smart TV's. One is located in the Great Room & the other in the master bedroom.
• You can also watch some of your old favorite shows on an Over-the-air TV just like old times in Living Room 2. Enjoy a collection of games & an even larger collection of DVD movies while relaxing in this quiet sitting area.
• Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).
• Dock details: You are the only one that will have access to our private dock. It is just out our back door & around 24 feet in length that is available during the warmer weather months. To protect your boat, the dock has nylon guide guard posts and bumpers. To access our dock, you will need to launch your boat from Sportsman’s Landing (.9 mile down the road) which is the public boat launch landing. Please use the public boat launch as there is no boat launch on our property.
• You can swim off the dock area, it’s not a sandy beach, but you can swim there. The bottom consists of rock & silt. If you walk out to the end of the peninsula, there is a flat and rocky shoreline to swim on as well.
• Whole house propane generator activates automatically within 10 seconds in the event of a power outage.
• Please remove the shams from the pillows before sleeping on them.
• Extra blankets are available on the shelves of the bedroom closets.
• There are ceiling fans located in the Great Room, main bedroom, & guest bedroom.
* You can use the on-site firewood for the two fire pits on the property. One firepit is located in the backyard. The other fire pit is located a short walk down the path along the peninsula.
* The hammock fabric for the hammock is in the outside storage box which is located on the deck.
* We have one security camera outside our porch and facing the driveway. It will be on during your stay.
* Please "only flush human waste and toilet paper" down the toilet so that you can keep our septic system functioning properly.
* Quiet hours: 10 PM - 8 AM
* Any tenant found exceeding occupancy limits or violating any conditions of this agreement will be asked to vacate the property with no refund given.

About the Turtle Flambeau Flowage

Enjoy the scenic water & island views of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage which is a lake of approximately 14,326 acres in size, with 377 islands, & 229 miles of intricate mainland shoreline & 105 miles of island shoreline. You will have undisturbed, wooded shorelines & islands which offers the opportunity to boat, camp, fish & enjoy the outdoors in wild & rugged northern Wisconsin. Spread across 40,000 acres in Iron County, the Turtle Flambeau Scenic Waters Area offers endless fishing, hiking, biking, swimming, sunbathing, ski & snowshoe trails, & snowmobile & ATV/UTV trails. Be a part of Wisconsin’s most pristine & treasured waters & a wilderness that seems almost timeless.

The "wild & wonderful" Turtle Flambeau remains one of Wisconsin's outstanding fishing destinations. Preserved by the state, this area is a mecca to both land & water recreation. While walleye are the dominant species, trophy muskie over 50 inches have been taken. The Turtle Flambeau Flowage has often been compared to a “Canadian” wilderness experience without having to travel to Canada.

We are located in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest which is a Wisconsin state forest of more than 225,000 acres. Ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing are only steps away from our home. You have miles of snowmobile trails right off the lake & also just as you exit our driveway.

Our home is located approximately 14.8 miles from the Town of Butternut, 17.1 miles from Town of Mercer, & 18.5 miles from Park Falls. All towns offer a variety of stores for your shopping convenience.

YOUR FOUR SEASON VACATIONLAND

If you want to drive without fighting traffic, you will enjoy sight-seeing through Iron County's miles of natural woodland wilderness. You will find new sights to see each day of your stay & in any season of the year. From the sweeping sand beaches of Saxon Harbor on Lake Superior & the rushing waterfalls of the Penokee Iron Range near Hurley, Iron Belt, & Upson, to the green forests & unspoiled lake & river country of the Mercer & Springstead resort areas, Iron County's exciting natural scenery is yours to enjoy freely & leisurely. More than 750 miles of paved highways & improved forest roads provide safe travel through every part of what is now one of the largest wilderness woodlands remaining in the Midwest.

Riotous fall colors of the forest foliage are a scenic wonder of late September & early October which attract thousands for a few days of thrilling sight-seeing & picture-taking. Nowhere else in the world is the artistry of Jack Frost so breathtaking as in the miles of hardwood forest painted in brilliant scarlet & gold.

In winter, Iron County's evergreen forest wears its mantle of deep snow in classic Christmas card scenes ready to greet you along with the ice-fishing grounds on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. Come enjoy our four season vacationland.

Property manager

Elizabeth Gray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,201 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Licensed for 6 guests only which includes infants.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Mercer, WI

What's nearby

  • Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area - 8 min walk
  • Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 9 min walk
  • Lake of the Falls - 18 min drive
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 56 min drive
  • Copper Falls State Park - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Birches Resort - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Dear Lodge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Midway Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Inn - ‬57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage located?

This family-friendly Butternut holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area and Turtle Flambeau Flowage. Flambeau River is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Best Fall Colors and Fishing on Turtle Flambeau Flowage Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JEROME H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncle and nephew
We came to fish and the property was spot on for that to happen! We would absolutely stay at this property again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The week went too fast - beautiful property with a great view. Nature all around and the Owners have it set up perfect for your get-a-way or vacation. My only recommendation is to allow use of Washer/Dryer. I have rented multiple times a year in many areas of the USA and have always had access to W/D. Again - this was not a deal breaker, still rating this top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
great cabin for a small family
Wonderful home, updated kitchen, great views. Great firepit, and perfect lake for kayaking/paddle board. Owners were great with communication and easy to deal with. It is listed as a 3BR on vrbo, but when you look at the description closer you see it is a 2BR and then has a pullout couch in a common area, that was a surprise when we were walking through the house the first time looking for the third BR. Will definitely sleep 6 if needed though. It is about a 30 minute drive to town from the cabin. Overall its a great place and we would recommend it to any small group looking for peace/quiet/tranquility. It's also probably even better in the winter if you snowmobile.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay - The house is awesome and has everything you need- It’s in a nice quiet cove and plenty of land to explore nature. Deer every morning if you’re up early. We brought our boat and enjoyed our time on the lake just driving around exploring or fishing. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation on TFF
The house is secluded, beautiful and the view from the great room was stunning. Several does and fawns roaming through the yard everyday was also nice to see. I had to cancel my trip after my boat motor quit and then scurry to get the new motor installed. I tried to cancel my reservation but apparently it didn't go through but Joe called me to tell me that so I could get a refund in time. He actually made a couple calls to VRBO to help with the refund. He didn't have to do that and when I got the motor back and rescheduled, he called to ask me if I needed anything and to call him if I had any questions. What a nice guy! The fishing was tough the week we were there, but the scenery was unbelievable, and we had a great time anyway. Book a trip at his home and you can't possibly be disappointed. Thanks Joe and Bonnie for sharing your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house on the flowage
We absolutely loved our stay here. This house was perfectly decorated from the decals on the walls to glassware. A lot of detail went into making this home perfect. We were able to slow down for the weekend and enjoy the flowage and all the area offers. Perfect place to get away and relax. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Came up With my dad and two older sons to fish and relax. The place was great ! The location was great! Definitely would want to go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Would highly recommend. Spacious home with a large yard and privacy, along with a personal dock with direct access for fishing on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dennis h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and beautiful
My wife and I spent a week at this beautiful property. Everything we could possibly want/need had been provided. The view was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed our time relaxing. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023