Title: Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! Cottage in Gordon with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169000/34168919/2e3b27e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169000/34168919/9b4bf6ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169000/34168919/216771e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169000/34168919/f211229f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34169000/34168919/83a23af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32490000/32487100/32487037/ee7d4d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northwoods Wisconsin Retreat!! 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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 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 ![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%7C46.17137%2C-91.92063&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HM6_zoiHlxshK-1lNdoOiibZFEE=) Gordon, WI #### What's nearby - Minong Flowage - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Bond Lake - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Whitefish Lake - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles - Gilmore Lake - 19 min drive - 6.3 miles - Big Bass Lake - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Gruzys - ‬16 min drive - ‪Circle Pines - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bootleggers - ‬9 min drive - ‪Seaman's - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Lookout - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Friendly Northwoods Retreat With Water Access! Reviews 9.6 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony R. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and convenient location Very well maintained, quiet get away. ##### Anthony R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris R. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Atv weekend Great place! ##### Chris R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 1 Dec 2024 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 ##### Mike B. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harrison F. 18 Jul 2023 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 ##### Harrison F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole R. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful cabin in a lovely spot! Plenty of room and a lot of amenities. ##### Nicole R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah H. 11 Sept 2024 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! ##### Hannah H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy T. 21 Feb 2025 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 ##### Amy T. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madison H. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review This place met our needs. Property manager was excellent to communicate with! ##### Madison H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnn. A. 24 Jun 2024 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 . ##### JoAnn. A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda W., Crystal Lake IL 6 Aug 2023 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. ##### Linda W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M., Stevens Point 31 Jul 2023 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. ##### Heather M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck S. 25 Jul 2023 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. ##### Chuck S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruby R. 14 Sept 2023 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! ##### Ruby R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samara V. 23 Jul 2024 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. ##### Samara V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanne P. 24 Oct 2024 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. ##### Deanne P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer L. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnn. A., Wausau, wi 16 Jun 2023 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. ##### JoAnn. A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth J. 26 Nov 2022 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 ##### Kenneth J. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 23 Oct 2022 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. ##### Lisa P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne L. 25 Sept 2022 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. ##### Marianne L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria S. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good choice It's a nice property. We'll recommend it to our friends. ##### Maria S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable Cottage Had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Exceptionally clean and well appointed, lots of room, plenty of kitchen items to cook with as needed. Host very responsive to questions and flexible when requested. I would definitely recommend this property. ##### Laura M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Marg C. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ATV week Very well stocked with everything we needed. Beds suitable for kids, but not adult friendly. Limited wood supplied so if fires are your thing, best to bring some as we did. Limited parking but we made it work for 4 trucks and trailers. Beautiful deck faces woods were we treated to all kinds of wildlife viewing. All in all a great place to spend your vacation ##### Marg C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon W. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wisconsin getaway Thr house was beautiful and the owner responded quickly yo all messages. ##### Sharon W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor A. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Time Up North We had a group of 9 and had all the amenities we needed at our disposal. The house stayed nice and cool and it was in an excellent location. Would recommend! ##### Trevor A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022