Note to a Friend

Dear Friend

I can't believe that Wisconsin is still on the list for vacation destinations this year. I am inspired by that news. Thank you. Sort of makes my day. You have so many questions, let me approach them one at a time....

Lake: Cedaroma Lodge, with 7 of the 8 rental cabins is located right on Little St. Germain Lake. We have 300 feet of wonderful sandy bottom beach with level access to the water. No big hill here! We have 4 straight boat docks and one big pier that is u-shaped with bench seating. Very nice for sunset watching and watching the kids swim.

Amenities at Cedaroma: Row boats, kayaks, canoe, pedal & paddle boat. Bicycles, 1/2 court basketball, badmitton, horseshoes, foosball, darts, more... We also have a 21 ft. pontoon boat and a 20 ft. deck boat for rent along with 8hp motors for the row boats. We bought all new motors this year so the boating experience should be really reliable.

 

The famed Vilas County bicycle trails have an access point just across the street from us and we have bikes to use! We have a campfire ring where folks can meet up for song singing and marsh mellow toasting in the evenings. If you ask very nicely, I think we could even get Victor to let you drive his tractor! LOL, You could mow the grass or level the drive.

1/2-1 mile: horseback riding, go karts, a 32 flavor ice-cream parlor, paintball, archery

2 Miles: the Town of St. Germain with a thrift shop, grocery store, several coffee shops, a handful of restaurants. Every Monday in the town park is what we have been told is the worlds largest ongoing flea market. It really is HUGE!

10 Miles: Eagle River

17 Miles: Minocqua
Both of these are little Meccas for shopping and such.

Events your dates: http://www.vilaswi.com/events/ (scroll down to July) Lots of great festivals and such. This website can give you a good overview of all the highlights in the little towns in the area. Water ski shows, nature walks & talks, Logger show and such are regular weekly events and happen throughout the area.

Rates: www.Cedaroma.com/reserve.html will give you the rates by date for each of the cabins. 1, 2, 3 & 4 are right ON the lake, like 30 feet from shore. #5 & 7 are set back somewhat, though both have great views. #6 is too small for three adults, unless you like it cozy with one on the pull out couch. Number 8, while likely available, it almost a 1/4 mile from the lake with no lake views. Eight is the lowest price because of it's distance to the lake and feels like a house, not a cabin. If you are looking for that classic family vacation, get any of the other cabinesque units.

Restaurants: There are far more dining options Up North than it seems there should be. Some of them are even great. The cabins all have kitchens too. This summer we will be doing a welcome BBQ during high season on Monday evenings and as a personal friend we might even cook a dinner at your place! LOL, our summer digs are very small. In the winter we stay in what I think is the best cabin, #7 and will then move to a small studio space for the summer.

Berries: Yes, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are all picked wild here. A July trip should catch at least one of these in a ripe stage! My Mom knows where all the good pickings are I will get the map from her and tell her to leave some berries for us.

Look towards the first three weeks of July. We are sold out starting on July 21st and going through August 10th. If you are considering June, that is also fairly well reserved with the exception of the first week.

 

We are thrilled that you are heading our way. Looking forward to catching up.

Lynn & Victor
Cedaroma Lodge

650-400-6923
www.Facebook.com/cedaroma
www.Cedaroma.com

 

 

lynnie -

The "kid" wants to do a family trip this summer (our graduation gift to her) and we're thinking about wisconsin. rumor has it that there are some nice cabins up north. what's around your area? she wants nature (after years in NY) but we are old and feeble. i'm thinking about slow hikes on flat terrain. maybe renting bikes? renting some sort of boat that is back friendly, etc.

it would be cool if we had some surprises up our sleeves too - like a venue nearby with a show or concert? or some random bizarre museum type thing.

is eagle river the closest town?  are the skeeters still a problem or does repellent manage it? is the lodge on a lake? swimming?

anyway, any info would be helpful. also prices. does the lodge do chow? ling chow? HA HA HA. i'm assuming there are some places with signs that say EAT.

ps she picked this over ENGLAND! i can't believe that. 

we're thinking mid july. i remember picking blueberries up there. is that the right time of year for picking?

sorry this note is scraggily. i'm kinda typing faster than i'm thinking (which doesn't say much)