Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods
Bowler, Carbon County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods 'Camp Okee-Dokee' is a year-round vacation home that accommodates one couple, an entire family, or a group of friends...If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat in the north woods for yourself, or to share some wonderful relaxing times with your close friends and family, Camp Okee Dokee is the place for you. You’ll love getting away any time of yea...
Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods 'Camp Okee-Dokee' is a year-round vacation home that accommodates one couple, an entire family, or a group of friends...If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat in the north woods for yourself, or to share some wonderful relaxing times with your close friends and family, Camp Okee Dokee is the place for you. You’ll love getting away any time of year to our cozy log home that offers a fireside view of your own private lake. In addition to enjoying the amenities on this 40 acre property, there's lots of things to do and see in the area year round. Pick your favorite season... We hope you’ll try them all!Use the home as your base camp for a wide variety of recreational activities and scenic north woods area day trips, or just kick back, relax and enjoy the quiet, calming sounds of nature in the north woods. We have lots of resource materials at the cabin of area activities and attractions. If you like more info on these, give us a call and we can email you a PDF with more photos and highlights. Amenities• The cabin is nestled in a five acre meadow surrounded by forests. You’ll see deer, wild turkeys, hawks and an occasional bald eagle.• Spacious cathedral ceiling great room, fully equipped kitchen, dining room and library sitting area• Central gas fireplace• Lots of books, games, puzzles, TV• Master bedroom suite has a king size bed, sitting area for two, patio doors to private deck, private bath with Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower• 2nd bedroom has queen size bed• 3rd bedroom has two twin beds• 4th bedroom has a full-sized bed• Common bath has tub/shower• Third bathroom has a small shower• Laundry room with washer and dryer• The cabin features a large backyard deck with gas grill, picnic table and umbrella table; a backyard fire pit, kids playground, and shaded hammocks and lounges under the trees.• Two private five acre bog Lakes: “Lower Lake Run-a-Muck” viewed from the cabin and “Upper Lake Run-a-Muck” which is a short walk through the woods. Both lakes have a dock with bench seating, and both have 3-4 person row boats. No swimming is allowed as these are dark, cold water bog lakes with muck bottoms. • For swimming, there are a number of excellent lakes and rivers with beaches nearby, including Norrie, Wilson, Phlox and Shawano Lakes and the Wolf, Red and Eau Claire Rivers.• Perch fishing at the cabin on Upper Run-a-Muck. Trout fishing off the bridge on nearby Silver Creek less than a 1/2 mile walk from the house, as well as on the West Branch of the Red River, Henning Creek and the Embarrass River all only 2-3 miles away. There's also lake fishing on nearby Phlox, Norrie, Hilger, Shawano and many others.Camp Okee-Dokee is the perfect getaway for a relaxing retreatand recreation with family and friends. Getting to Camp Okee-Dokee:• 1 hour or less away from Green Bay, Wausau and Stevens Point• 3 hours or less from Milwaukee and Madison• 5 hours or less from Minneapolis and ChicagoThere’s plenty of fun for everyone!• Biking (several bikes available at cabin)• Bird watching• Boating: Row boats provided at cabin lakes; bring your own for kayaking, canoeing or power boating at many area lakes and rivers.• Bowling: two nearby alleys are in wonderful condition and guaranteed to be a fun time.• Campfire pit in backyard. An initial supply of wood is provided; additional wheelbarrow loads are available for $15.• Casino: three area Indian casinos within 10-20 miles.• Dining: plenty of local casual and fine dining options in all directions• Fishing• Flea markets• Golfing• Hiking• Horseback riding• Miniature golf• Mountain Bay bicycle and snow mobile trail• Museums: logging camp, Native American, and area historical societies)• White water rafting on the Wolf River• Water skiing: ski show every Wednesday at 6:00 pm on the Wolf River in Shawano (community beach area just over the bridge on MMM as you go into town.)• Racing: Shawano Speedway, Langlade County Speedway• Sightseeing: great points of interest and shopping in area communities including Wittenberg, Shawano, Birnamwood and Antigo.• Skiing and Sledding: downhill, cross-country and tubing at Granite Peak Ski Area; cross-country, snow shoes and sledding at Maple Hills Shawano County Park; sledding on Gresham Memorial Park; cross-country, snow shoes at Navarino Nature Center• Swimming: lots of favorite spots on area lakes and rivers including Norrie, Wilson, Phlox and Shawano Lakes and the Wolf, Red and Eau Claire RiversKeywords: vacation home, northwoods cabin, retreat
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Bicycles
- Boat
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- DVD player
- Video library
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Rural
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water skiing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Rafting
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Water view
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
- Fireplace
- Outdoor space
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Please recycle all glass, plastic, cardboard, tin in back hallway. Please have children respect books and games so all can enjoy.: Please recycle all glass, plastic, cardboard, tin in back hallway. Please have children respect books and games so all can enjoy.
Important Information
- 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
- 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
About the area
Bowler
Located in Bowler, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum and Tigerton Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pine Hills Golf Course and Maple Hills Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center and Langlade County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum 9 min drive
- North Star Mohican Casino 20 min drive
- Ho-Chunk Gaming 36 min drive
- Menominee Casino Resort 44 min drive
- Shawano Lake 48 min drive
Getting around
- Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) 90 min drive
Restaurants
- Aroma Cafe 21 min drive
- The Longhouse 21 min drive
- The Groove Lounge 21 min drive
- Emil's Bar 15 min drive
- Bonnie's Place 15 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful, Quiet Retreat in the North Woods located?
This family-friendly Bowler cabin is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Arvid E. Miller Library and Museum, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pine Hills Golf Course and North Star Mohican Casino. Maple Hills Golf Course and Tigerton Historical Society Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).