Title: Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34139932&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction Waterfront holiday home in Boulder Junction with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction ![Property grounds - Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction (Boulder Junction)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34140000/34139932/72fb3914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction (Boulder Junction)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34140000/34139932/4ecd0813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction (Boulder Junction)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34140000/34139932/b2e8782d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction (Boulder Junction)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34140000/34139932/57a3241b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction (Boulder Junction)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34140000/34140000/34139932/0da4a7af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction Sweet Emma's is located on the Manitowish River that connects to Boulder Lake and Rice Lake in the heart of the Northwoods in North Central Wisconsin, just a 1/4 mile from beautiful downtown Boulder Junction, WI - Musky Capital of the World! In addition to being on the River, we are now directly connected to the paved, multi-city, Vilas County Bike Trail System, as well as being connected to 130 miles of well-groomed snowmobile trails, on trail #15. We also rent bicycles and kayaks. No pets please. \*\*Guests are required to pay the 5.5% Room Tax at check-in. EV charing is $7.50/day per vehicle.\*\* We only take full week reservations in July and August. Keywords: Cabin / Vacation Home ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### 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. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53140000/53136400/53136366/09bb8276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Decompression Zone: DIRECT ACCESS TO SNOWMOBILE TRAILS Arbor Vitae - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=53136366&PinnedHotelID=53136366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101120000/101111700/101111627/24ae3cc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Remodeled Family-Friendly Home in Woodruff Close to Everything Woodruff - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=101111627&PinnedHotelID=101111627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101324900/101324839/34dbec46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning, UPDATED Lakefront Home-Pike Lake Point-Water and Snow Adventures Await Park Falls - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=101324839&PinnedHotelID=101324839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104740000/104730700/104730611/8444327b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Minutes to Minocqua! 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Separate payment required for rentals. Please put your garbage in the bins in the garage at check out. Do not put garbage bags on the floor. Leeks make a mess on the concrete. Thank you absolutely no pets ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 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 ### Property is also known as Beautiful Vacation Home on Manitowish River Boulder Junction ## About the area Located in Boulder Junction, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Catherine Wolter Wilderness Area and Boulder Lake, while Little Bohemia Lodge and Vilas County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Eliason Hardware and Lumber and North Lakeland Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. [Visit our Boulder Junction travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boulder-Junction.dx184180) [View more Holiday homes in Boulder Junction](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Boulder-Junction-Private-Holiday-Homes.d184180-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.12155%2C-89.63881&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BpEpcU4cWR_JgEzaKJvWIDnPwjM=) Boulder Junction, WI ### What's nearby - ![Nichols Lake Picnic Area near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin in early September](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/915522697004478464/ebf415ad-17bb-40bd-a7bd-3b5312d8c25c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boulder Lake 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Little Rice Lake 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Boulder Junction Public Library 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Boulder Juncition Town Hall 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Gooch's A-1 Bar 3 min drive - Boulder Beer Bar 13 min walk - Aqualand Ale House 16 min walk - The Guide’s Inn 2 min drive - Ice Shanty Drive-In 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction? ### Where is Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Cottage on Manitowish River - Boulder Junction 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 66 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy A. 11 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Thanksgiving Great location and plenty of space to visit family over Thanksgiving. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed! ##### Amy A. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom R. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage We loved the location, the home was perfect, and the host was amazing. ##### Tom R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### patrice s. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home in Boulder Junction From the moment we arrived until we left Sweet Emma’s was clean, so very well equipped, and right in the heart of Boulder Junction. Our family was so pleased with this northwoods vacation property! ##### patrice s. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl M. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Centrally located for fishing and sightseeing The cottage was very clean and all the amenities. Fran was an excellent host. Had a wonderful time. ##### Carl M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim Z. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Emmas All the comforts of home in a perfect location. Fran ensured we had everything for our stay. ##### Kim Z. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Getaway We couldn’t have found a nicer place for a relaxing getaway! The home was so cute, so clean and had everything you would need. It felt like I was visiting my Mom, a place full of love! It was right next to the many bike trails Boulder Junction has and restaurants and shops. Fran was the best host and we will definitely come again! ##### Amy W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### doug g. 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North woods stay Clean clean clean!!! Well equipped kitchen. The only drawback is that it’s right on a busy road. That said we would stay again for sure ##### doug g. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise W. 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We had plenty of space for our group of 7\. The home is well equipped with ample supplies for cooking and day to day comforts. The location was perfect for our fishing outtings, as well as bike rides to the park and ice cream! The fairy garden was a delight for our granddaughter! Thanks for your hospitality Fran! ##### Denise W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark M. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Communication #### Communication is Very Good! I am unable to comment on the property itself or the area as I was hospitalized the afternoon before my proposed stay. The property owner was very good with communication, she had actually called me to tell how to check in to the home and all of the important information we needed to know. Communication continued to be good after I notified them I was unable to attend. I wish I could comment on the property itself as I was very much looking forward to spending time in the area. ##### Mark M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### jeff f. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Nosey owner The inside of the house was clean. The outside was kind of a mess with the owner rooming the property almost daily even having lunch at the picnic table. One evening spraying deer spray which smelled awful. ##### jeff f. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline C. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Northwoods Getaway! The property was absolutely beautiful, just off of a small stream with a pier, the kids took kayaks down to a joining lakes. We saw deer daily including an albino. We enjoyef bonfires outside several nights. The home was very cozy and spacious, plenty of room for the 5 of us. We had everything we needed and then some. Fran was wonderful, very welcoming and accommodating. Beautiful gardens surrounding the house, and within walking distance of the downtown, the Ice Shanty and just down the road from Gooch's - one of our favorite restaurants. Hope to stay here again.Wish we could never leave. Thank you, Fran!! ##### Jacqueline C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic stay at Sweet Emmas! ##### Laura H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina N. 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location The property was very beautiful and spacious ##### Tina N. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vince S. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was very clean and well maintained. The owner was responsive before, during and after our stay. I highly recommend this property and owner. ##### Vince S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean. WiFi was excellent !!! Location was perfect. Set up with everything you would need. Fran was very helpful and friendly ##### Amanda S. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed B. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fran made it easy to check in and the home is supplied with everything we needed. Surprisingly quiet even though the home is on the main road going into Boulder Junction. Fans that Fran supplied were helpful for warm nights. We enjoyed the canoe and kayak on the river right by the house and the bike path right out theFront door. ##### Ed B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan S. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Getaway Spot Fran, thanks for your hospitality. Sweet Emma’s was perfect for our long weekend trip to Boulder Junction. The house was great for four of us, and we enjoyed drinking wine on the pier after riding the bike trail. Access to the trail was fantastic! ##### Dan S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn O., Waukesha Wisconsin 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Bike trip Very clean, well equipped, perfect location ##### Marilyn O. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard H., Prescott 4 Mar 2019 #### Just right. great location.. easy access to trails, dining, stores, etc. Very comfortable stay. Fran our host did a great job making sure we were taken care of. ##### Richard H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom F. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and charming Great spot for a getaway. I have never stayed in a cleaner rental. ##### Tom F. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick C. 25 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Got some great musky ##### Patrick C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa H., Waupaca 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Bike Trail Access Everything is as described. Very clean and well stocked. Easy access to bike trail. ##### Theresa H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William G. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Cabin We stayed a week and loved every minute. The cabin is amazingly well stocked. The kitchen has every conceivable thing you could need for cooking. The cabin is much bigger than the picture show. The river is amazing and there are so many boat options right on the property. It was a great kayak to Boulder Lake. We would stay here again in a heartbeat ##### William G. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elton L., Denmark, WI 1 Feb 2018 #### Feels like Home We had amazing time at Sweet Emma’s! Fran really pays attention to detail and cleanliness! Snowmobile trail right across the road, plenty of room in the driveway for our trailers, was just a great weekend and Sweet Emma’s (Fran) made that possible for us! ##### Elton L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Snowmobile yrop Great place but unfortunately the weather wasn’t good…. Trails not open. ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ---