So close but worlds away...
Be-at-Ease Cabin is a scenic 90 minute drive northeast from Minneapolis/St. Paul and is nestled in the woods of northwest Wisconsin, directly on the east shore of Bone Lake just 30 steps from the beach on a flat lot. Legend has it that Al Capone, John Dillinger, and other gangsters frequented the area when they wanted to “get away from it all”.
We call our cabin 'Be-at-Ease' because its made for easy living – a west-facing wooded, flat lot at lake level just steps from the water, knotty pine interior and north woods decor that bring the outdoors in, 4 comfortable bedrooms plus sleeper sofa provide sleeping room for up to 10 guests, spacious family room with entertainment center, GAME ROOM, 2½ bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and OPTIONAL pontoon rental (see pontoon details below).
Be-at-Ease Cabin is the perfect place to escape - or work - with all the comforts of home and then some, and located in a rural area with excellent internet service over fiber optic cable! AND THERE'S MORE- take a break in the game room, a hike at Straight Lake State Park/the Ice Age Trail, or just cozy up to the fireplace and binge-watch Netflix!
And ahhhh the lake - at 1781 acres, Bone Lake is both beautiful and a premiere recreational lake with 12½ miles of shoreline, two islands, and a couple sand bars that serve as family-friendly gathering places.
A dock is in place and awaits your watercraft (docking fee applies, max of 2) OR rent our pontoon for an additional fee. Here are answers to frequently asked pontoon rental questions:
- Pontoon use is for experienced boaters only - you must have operated a boat previously
- Summer rate is $250/day for a very nice 22ft pontoon - see the pictures
- You may rent the pontoon boat for a minimum of 3 days and up to the length of your stay - rentals of 7 days or more get one free day!
- Partial-week rental falls at the end of your stay - if you rent the pontoon for 4 days and stay for 7 days, pontoon rental occurs the last 4 days of your stay.
- There are no refunds for inclement weather days.
- If interested in renting the pontoon, please indicate this in your inquiry/rental request.
Be-at-Ease provides views of Bone Lake from almost every room, with spectacular sunsets as it faces west. The flat lot provides easy access to the lake, with a shallow, sandy entrance for children who want to play at water's edge. And for the fishermen - Bone Lake is known as a prime Wisconsin fishery for muskie, largemouth bass, crappie, perch, northern pike, and bluegill.
Be-at-Ease is near Wilkins Bar for casual dining, with the towns of Luck, Balsam Lake, Amery, St. Croix Falls, Frederic, Turtle Lake, and Cumberland nearby for additional dining options.
Other area activities include 6 golf courses, Wild Mountain Recreation Area, Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Education Park, St. Croix Casino, hiking/biking trails (including the Gandy Dancer Trail), 5 state parks (Straight Lake Wilderness, Interstate State Park (including the amazing potholes), St. Croix Wild River, William O'Brien), Bunnycup Winery, Dancing Dragonfly Winery, Chateau St. Croix Winery, and the list goes on...
At the end of the day, kick-back by the lake in the Adirondack chairs, stoke a fire in the fire pit, and watch the sun fade from view - gold fades to orange, then crimson, then black, and the starry dance begins. And then you hear it – the hum of peace and tranquility...
Come, Be-at-Ease.
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CABIN REMODEL - Be-at-Ease Cabin completed a full and fabulous remodel - every room has been touched! Here are some highlights:
- Multi-purpose GAME/CRAFTING ROOM - games include Foosball, ping-pong, darts, board games, puzzles, etc. OR convert to a crafting room with room for 4-6 tables!
- Updated FAMILY ROOM with vaulted knotty pine ceiling and rough-sawn beams, new patio doors, stone fireplace, and 65" big screen HDTV!
- New UPSCALE RUSTIC FURNISHINGS
- New WOOD FLOORS throughout the entire cabin
- New MASTER SUITE with beautiful rustic king size bed and bathroom with dual vessel sinks and granite counter top
- Renovated KITCHEN with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, knotty alder cabinets, and island!
- Modernized GUEST BATHROOM with granite counter top and north woods decor!
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RENTAL AGREEMENT - we have our own rental agreement which is viewable when booking - you must review and agree to that prior to booking Be-at-Ease Cabin. The following are few highlights...
ZONING ALLOWS A MAXIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE on the property at any one time, including children and day visitors.
REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: a refundable deposit to cover potential incidentals during your stay is due directly to the Homeowners at time of booking.
PONTOON BOAT available for guests to rent for an additional fee.
NOTE TO WINTER GUESTS - the driveway is plowed and drive-able, however an all-wheel/4-wheel drive vehicle is required to access the Cabin during snowy/icy weather.
SECURITY CAMERAS are in place to monitor outside property.
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