Northwoods Retreat
Review Submitted: August 29, 2010
Date of Stay: August 2010
Our stay at Becky's Hide-Away has always been a pleasant experience. Cabins are clean & roomy, with plenty of large windows, and a screened porch. The location is quiet and relaxing, and the lakefront scenery is beautiful. Another benefit is that the lake is on level with the cabin so there's no hill climbing to and from boat & dock; and the cabin is close to the water. Grilling and having a campfire makes for good dining as the sun sets over the lake. Fresh grilled fish and steaks with S'mores for dessert can't be beat in the clean pine-scented air.
We've enjoyed watching eagles as they search for fish and call to each other. There's no traffic noise and the surrounding woods shuts out views of any neighbors for a cozy feeling of privacy. We've vacationed in the area for many years and now the 5th generation is enjoying the benefits of the "Indianhead" country of northwestern Wisconsin.
This is a good 'home base' for early morning or late evening drives to look for bears. Local fresh-picked blueberries are a tasty, healthy addition to menus. Or, later in the season we shop local cranberry farms for fresh-gathered cranberries and take in festivals. Visiting during the peak color season of autumn is second to none. The air takes on the spicy fragrance of the woods as the trees prepare for their deep winter sleep.
Hayward is just 30 minutes away which is yet another adventure for shopping unique shops, a yummy fudge/candy store, nice bakery, fine & fun dining, museums, logging show, and any entertainment/amenities you could ask for. There's something for everybody-whether for necessities or just plain fun. Medical and dental clinics are close by should they be needed.
River or lake fishing is never a disappointment, whether in a boat, on the bank or with hip boots in the river. Be prepared to want to return to the area time and again for a vacation spot for all ages.
The 3 cabins at Becky's Hide-Away provides a great beginning point for many adventures.
John & Norma
West Central Illinois
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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