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19 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Wild Forest
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Wild Forest is a spacious, well-equipped home ready to be your home base for your next family trip to Harshaw! This two-story home is a dream come true for sports enthusiasts. On the first level, you'll see a spacious bedroom with one bathroom and a wet bar. You already can tell boredom has no place at this lakefront retreat. As you move up to the second level and central area, you'll find a fancy dining area and a well-equipped kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops, a kitchen island, and all the appliances and utensils needed to whip up memorable meals and snacks for the whole family. Continue your tour through the house and unwind in the living area, conveniently equipped with inviting sofas in front of the wood-burning fireplace and TV.
The spacious screened porch right off the dining room is another excellent place to gather with your friends - sit down on the sofa and admire the views of the lake, browse on your phone and find fun activities nearby. Right off the screened-in porch is a convenient, covered dining area. But the real perk of this house is its game room and bar area. This spacious room is off the kitchen and features NFL memorabilia, mainly from the Green Bay Packers, a dartboard, a pool table, a full commercial bar, a large countertop, and a cozy sectional. This is the ultimate gathering spot with plenty of games for all ages.
And last but not least, the upper level features another living area with a large sofa, cable TV, and a mini-fridge. Outside, the large deck overlooking the lake is simply out of this world - gather around the firepit, roast s'mores, and share fun stories as you all take in unparalleled water views. The gas grill there will step up your cooking game.
Visit downtown Minocqua 14.5 miles north for shopping, events, restaurants, shows, boating, and swimming opportunities. Six kayaks are included with your vacation rental for convenience. Visit Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center 16 miles to learn more about the local wildlife and enjoy animal feeding and petting experiences with bears, chinchillas, pigs, and camels. One of Wisconsin's top sporting facilities is Minocqua Winter Park, less than 20 miles away - it's mostly known for its cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experiences.
THINGS TO KNOW
One of the bedrooms is conjoined, so guests must walk through one bedroom to reach another.
Hunting on the property is prohibited.
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Dock details:
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Wild Forest is a spacious, well-equipped home ready to be your home base for your next family trip to Harshaw! This two-story home is a dream come true for sports enthusiasts. On the first level, you'll see a spacious bedroom with one bathroom and a wet bar. You already can tell boredom has no place at this lakefront retreat. As you move up to the second level and central area, you'll find a fancy dining area and a well-equipped kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops, a kitchen island, and all the appliances and utensils needed to whip up memorable meals and snacks for the whole family. Continue your tour through the house and unwind in the living area, conveniently equipped with inviting sofas in front of the wood-burning fireplace and TV.
The spacious screened porch right off the dining room is another excellent place to gather with your friends - sit down on the sofa and admire the views of the lake, browse on your phone and find fun activities nearby. Right off the screened-in porch is a convenient, covered dining area. But the real perk of this house is its game room and bar area. This spacious room is off the kitchen and features NFL memorabilia, mainly from the Green Bay Packers, a dartboard, a pool table, a full commercial bar, a large countertop, and a cozy sectional. This is the ultimate gathering spot with plenty of games for all ages.
And last but not least, the upper level features another living area with a large sofa, cable TV, and a mini-fridge. Outside, the large deck overlooking the lake is simply out of this world - gather around the firepit, roast s'mores, and share fun stories as you all take in unparalleled water views. The gas grill there will step up your cooking game.
Visit downtown Minocqua 14.5 miles north for shopping, events, restaurants, shows, boating, and swimming opportunities. Six kayaks are included with your vacation rental for convenience. Visit Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center 16 miles to learn more about the local wildlife and enjoy animal feeding and petting experiences with bears, chinchillas, pigs, and camels. One of Wisconsin's top sporting facilities is Minocqua Winter Park, less than 20 miles away - it's mostly known for its cross-country skiing and snowshoeing experiences.
THINGS TO KNOW
One of the bedrooms is conjoined, so guests must walk through one bedroom to reach another.
Hunting on the property is prohibited.
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Dock details:
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities at Lakefront house on 73 acres with water views, jetted tub, pool table & bars
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Ski in/Ski out
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Towels
Map of Wisconsin
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
My family of 15 spent a great week on this property in July 2025. With such a large group, the size of the house afforded us the opportunity to gather as an entire group (dinners, games, etc) but also space to get away when needed. The bar/lodge space was amazing…fully furnished with glassware, ice maker, etc. with the portable table and chairs in the garage, we were able to all eat together. I’m sure a lot of memories were made in the basement by the 6 grandkids (3 beds and their own bathroom). Kitchen was furnished with necessary items, microwave, toaster, waffle maker, air fryer, pots and pans, dishes, dishwasher, etc. gas grill and fire pit provided. A canoe, paddle boat and 4 kayaks were available for use. Small bass and blue hill in the lake…we had fun on the water on our paddle boards (additional life vests were provided). The master suite was amazing (has its own washer/dryer). Addition washer and dryer in the basement. Spent every morning drinking coffee on the deck. We arranged for a photographer to take family pictures …so many good spots for pictures outdoors. The new part of the house is on central air conditioning and the old part of the house has window units…never felt warm. Plenty of towels provided in all bathrooms. Wi-Fi worked well as we needed to login in for our personal streaming services. Plenty to do in the area…we enjoyed show shoe softball, ski shows, lumberjack show, hanging out at all the various lakes, putt putting, etc. minor issues with propane and minor broken items but all were notes or taken care of by the management. It was great being able to check in early as well
All in all, a great week spent in the woods of upstate Wisconsin. (Remember your mosquito spray…it’s the woods …wink wink)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We loved it here! We had a group of 18 people ranging in age from 4 - 69. Plenty of room for everyone. Loved the deck and fishing from the dock. Lots of fish to catch and release as well! We will be back next year :)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Awesome week stay by my family. Check in was easy/able to check in early. So much room it didn’t feel like we on top of each other. The bar and gaming room was a great space to gather for family dinners and evening games. A long folding table and chairs in the garage allowed us to all sit down together for meals. The kitchen was stocked with about everything you would need to cook/serve with (waffle maker, griddle, air fryer, microwave, coffee pot, utensils, plates, pots and pans). Tons of towels, great supply of paper towels, multiple fridges, freezers, trash bags, dish soap. Large ice maker in the bar was awesome. The grill in the enclosed screen room doesn’t work but had access to a great Weber grill in the garage. Fire pit on the huge deck with probably 10 gravity chairs with end tables (a couple need replaced). You will need a grill lighter to start the fire pit. The grill and fire pit were out of propane but after a call 4 tanks were delivered the next day. Ample beds for everyone with bathroom for each. The master suite was extremely large with huge walk-in closets. The older part of the house has window unit air conditioning that was functional/newer part has central air. The lake view from the deck served as our tv for morning coffee. Lake has small bass and bluegills for fishing. We brought our paddle boards but the house provided a canoe, 4 kayaks, and a paddle boat (steering mech broken/use paddles). No access to hot tub. 2 washer/dryers (great)
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2021
I would give it 3.5 stars if that were possible.
The A/C is a problem in warm weather (80+). One of the 2nd floor bedrooms is unusable if it's real hot. The 1st floor bedroom near the dining room has a large, noisy A/C unit on the floor that ducts to the window. The master bedroom is very cold because the thermostat is in a different room.
The water for the house is of poor quality. It is yellow, smells and tastes bad. Can't do laundry because it would turn everything yellow and smelly.
The lake has no fish. None! Consequently, there are no eagles, otters or other wildlife that eat fish. The lake is a dark tea color that stains clothing. You can not swim in the lake. There are frogs, turtles, deer and an occasional snake all around the house.
The large deck is nice with beautiful lake views. We enjoyed the dock and kayaks. The great room with the pool table and bar was nice for indoor activities or just hanging out. Internet access was good and available throughout most of the house.
We had a wonderful week at the house and enjoyed what it had to offer. If the weather is cooler and you don't want to fish, this property could be a very good choice.
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(26 Ratings)
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