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Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access!

Cottage in Gordon with kitchen and balcony

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Located on County Road T, Blackberry Briar Cottage offers a warm retreat with a cozy gas fireplace and outdoor dining table. Unwind in the soaking tub or enjoy water activities on Cranberry Lake, just across the road.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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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.

Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access!

Blackberry Briar Cottage is located on County Road T between the Minong Flowage and Cranberry Lake. Our loft bedroom has a full bed, master has a queen, and walkout basement bedrooms each have twin over full bunks. 2 full baths, one with soaking tub. All linens and towels provided. The main and lower levels each have a family room, one with a gas fireplace. Deck on back side of cottage has outdoor dining table and grill. Fire pit is also in backyard with wood provided. Water access to Cranberry Lake is just across the road, down a path you will find a canoe next to the dock. Life jackets and paddles are on premises. A convenience store with laundromat, gas, groceries, movies, hardware and licenses available is just a couple miles down the road. Many restaurants are also nearby.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! Minong
Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! Cottage

About the area

Gordon is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Minong Flowage and Crystal Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Course. Visit our Gordon travel guide
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Gordon, WI

What's nearby

  • A drink with a view at this resort! If you’re not staying there, you’re still welcome at their little bar because the view of the flowage is worth seeing.
    Minong Flowage
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A white tailed deer crossing the nelson lake in Hayward wisconsin
    Nelson Lake
    43 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Big Bass Lake
    18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury
    50 min drive - 67.5 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail
    56 min drive - 71.9 km

Restaurants

  • Gruzys
    16 min drive
  • Circle Pines
    3 min drive
  • Seaman's
    3 min drive
  • The Lookout
    14 min drive
  • Bootleggers
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! located?

Situated in Gordon, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Minong Flowage and within 3 miles (5 km) of Loon Lake and Bond Lake. Crystal Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

REnae A.

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

family reunion

Cute little cabin for the 8 of us. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

We loved it!

This cottage is something I have always looked forward to staying in. It exceeded my expectations, as I felt there was so much room for my friends and I to stay. We will be back there in less than a month and I can't hardly wait to be back there soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Crystal Lake IL

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

Great Cottage in the Woods

Perfect place for us to meet up with family members. Cottage was very clean and the two living rooms made it very nice. We were able to relax, and play games. The Grandkids loved the Jacuzzi tub! Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne P.

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

Duck hunting

The cottage is comfortable and cozy. Everything was perfect except for the bed on the main level.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby R.

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

Guys Utv trip

Booked this house for the hubby and friends for a side by side trip. His words nice, neat, and clean! 10 guys plenty of room. Well stock kitchenware and lots of towels. Great location for gas, bar/restaurants and of course trails. Kim and Lisa were great getting back to us with questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samara V.

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

Bachelorette stay

We stayed here for my bachelorette party and it was beautiful! The house was bigger than expected and we slept 9 girls very comfortably. Love the back porch and open living space. There was a weird smell at first in the loft but it wasn’t unbearable. The lake access was tricky, I would suggest a sign marking the trail to the dock. Definitely not a swimming dock. We drove down the road to the county campground and swam at their beach and that was a blast. Overall we had a great time and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Great place and convenient location

Very well maintained, quiet get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Clean and had all the amenities. The only thing that would have been better is if there was WiFi. Otherwise fantiastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Atv weekend

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in Gordon. Furnishings are very comfortable and the decor is very beautiful. Loved the antiques as well as the newer appliances and huge jacuzzi tub. Will certainly be back again. Lisa is an exceptional host and treated us very kindly. It’s hard to leave here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Cabin in north woods

Lovely area, cabin fit our needs very well. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Only limitation was lack of wifi
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison F.

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

Perfect Group Stay

We have now stayed here 3 or 4 times always with a big group. Lots of good sleeping places and multiple areas for everyone to hangout. Convenient location near the things you need in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful cabin in a lovely spot! Plenty of room and a lot of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

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

Review

This place met our needs. Property manager was excellent to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn. A.

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

Family reunion

Very nice place. Lisa responded quickly to my question! Second time we rented this place .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy T.

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

Work Crew

Very accomidating, no wifi, but the residence was a great place to stay. Thank ou
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Stevens Point

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

Summer Vaca

Great place to stay, very clean and plenty of space! The one and only negative was that there was a strong smell in the entry/kitchen area that was pretty bad, possibly the entry way rug.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was good except we didn't know how to lock the front door and had to contact Lisa. It would have been nice to have the instructions written somewhere. The cabin also does not have wifi - that was a bit frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

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

Awesome Experience

This cabin is an clean as clean can get! Very well put together, organized and had all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Even firewood! We couldn't get the TV to work but Kim tried his best to help - I missed my morning news and evening TV as we unwound for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn. A., Wausau, wi

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

Family reunion

Very nice house. It seemed to have everything. My nephew loved the whirlpool. The only drawbacks were the tv and internet. We were not able to get either. The beds could use mattress tops since they were very hard. Loved waking up to the deer in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Place was large and roomy. AC worked nicely. Asked about water access as stated in the title and were told that land was sold. Bathroom on main floor has no latch or lock and most of our guests found the beds to be very uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Northwood retreat

Absolutely breathtaking scenery and secluded enough with a bar and convenient store with laundry close by. Recommend for a great north woods retreat
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great place.

Great place. The location was just right for the trails. The house was just as it is listed. Our group of 5 adults were very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne L.

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

Beautiful property.

Great! No Wi-Fi but we managed. Main floor bed is really noisy and basement beds could use a pad but other than that we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Good choice

It's a nice property. We'll recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022