Beautiful Northwoods Getaway

The location, lake view and building is beautiful. We didn't get instructions about the lights and ceiling fans. The fan was noisy. Because the temperature had dropped it was cold. We couldn't figure out how to shut the fans off. The host showed me the unusual set up as we prepared to leave after 2 day stay. Shared bathroom. Terrible lighting. Rust stains in toilet. The rug in the great room smelled bad from dog. The property needs a lot of maintenance.

The check in was easy and the rooms were tidy and comfortable. I was a bit worried about not having a/c, but the windows were open and fans were on…it was a perfect temperature. There was a nice selection of “help yourself” breakfast items each day. Such a beautiful house; we are so glad we chose to stay there.

This place looked like what horror films are made of! Cobwebs in the windows, musty, tiny little bed in a tiny room with a fan....Unkempt lawn & driveway! Definitely weird, unless youre into that sort of thing. We said NOPE & stayed at a hotel!

Ifdakhar and Heather are the hosts of this beautiful home and property on Perch Lake. They live in the home and stay in the basement while guests are renting. They greeted us upon arrival and explained the amenities and gave us info on the surrounding area. The home is very clean and has unique woodwork throughout. Owners provide items for a light breakfast. The master suite is phenomenal with a very comfortable king bed, a private bathroom, shower, and jetted tub. The first floor is a common area for all guests to use. It has two smaller bedrooms that share the main bathroom. There is no AC in the home, but during our stay we had cool nights so it was no issue. Outside there is a spacious multilevel deck, with a treehouse type screened in gazebo up a short ramp. There is a staircase down the steep hill to the lake where a wide dock provides gorgeous views of the lake. It is a quiet no-wake lake with abundant wildlife and a great place to sit and relax. Swimming is possible at the end of the dock, but from that point to shore it is a bit mucky and weedy over the sand bottom. Owners offer kayaks and a floating pad for guests to use. The stairs are sturdy and wide, but it is a long trip back up. Everything is solid, but could use a little cleaning. A very minor point that does not take much away from the overall experience.

This place is the greatest hidden gem of the Northwood. Make sure you book it. We are already planning our return trip this winter.