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The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly

Woodruff vacation home with kitchen

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A stone patio with wooden Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, overlooking a lake with autumn trees and a dock.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Woodruff, WI
  • Place, Johnson Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island City Antique Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeland Area Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Woodruff

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Johnson Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Brandy Lake with a stay here. Arrowhead Lake and Wildwood Wildlife Park and Nature Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Johnson Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brandy Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Arrowhead Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Island City Antique Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lakeland Area Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KWIK TRIP #588 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fritz's Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly

Lakeside Detached home, 3 bedrooms + 3.5 bathrooms, Approx. 3700 sq. ft., Sleeps 8, Newly Updated

Located on beautiful Johnson Lake in Arbor Vitae and within a few short minutes of downtown Minocqua. This is small quaint lake that is great for fishing, swimming, and all types of boating and offers a little bit of solitude during the summer months of Minocqua, while being right around corner from town. As the winter sets in, you'll be able enjoy the snowmobile trails right across the lake.

ABOUT THE HOME:
This was originally a small and historical hotel that was converted over the years into detached residential home. It is a 3 bedroom with 3.5 bathrooms (3 ensuite) and approximately 3700 square foot of living space. It has a lodge like great room with an expansive wood fireplace and cathedral ceilings, a spacious kitchen and dining room, and a large master bedroom on the main floor. You'll enjoy the views of the lake and entertainment yard below.

The lower level offers two private bedrooms and a relaxing bar to enjoy the evening and watch your favorite games.

You'll end up gravitating to the outdoors at some point during your stay and appreciate the expansive fire pit with the surrounding Adirondack chairs , new permanent dock, swim raft, and kayaks/paddleboards provided.

We look forward to creating your long lasting Northwoods memories at all times of the year.

Welcome to God's Country!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Torpy Park Beach.

Does The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Lake of the Torches Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly to downtown Woodruff?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Arbor Vitae.

The Lodge at Johnson Lake - Winter Special 35% off month / 25% off weekly Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fireplace room and rec room!

Lovely place, with real hardwood in the wood-burning fireplace room that overlooks the lake. We enjoyed the lower-level barroom with the stereo and CDs and Golden Tee game.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

This property was beautiful with nice parking. The owner is very good at communicating. My entire family loved it. Nice big patio and a great pier. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall great winter stay

Definitely would do again. a few minor items needed some assistance on but local manager and owner were attentive in addressing.Location is unmatched. surely the feel of the property differs during the summer, but for a winter stay it is right what we needed and provide a great home away from home.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A+ experience - great stay

Property was exactly as described and photographed. Well appointed kitchen and paper products/soap, etc. Very clean and spacious for our family of four. Having the en-suite bathroom for each bedroom was fabulous. Johnson Lake is very peaceful and not a lot of (noisy) activity. Great location, central to Minocqua and Woodruff/Arbor Vitae. Josh the owner was very communicative and responsive - super easy check in and check out process.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

We went up for my kids birthday and tried out this property for the first time. The instructions were sent ahead of time and very easy and clear to understand from start to end. The house is very large and beautifully furnished. Strong wifi. TVs in every room. The dock was amazing and comfortable. Our kids caught fish after fish of the dock. It is so close to minocqua to go out to eat or even picking up groceries at triggs for the week. The owners are very understanding and accomodating. The beds are comfortable as well and enough bathrooms for an army to use at the same time. This has been a great trip and would highly recommend to anyone that wants a comforting, relaxing, and adventurous vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Had some confusion getting into the house but the owner was very quick to help us out and it was all good after speaking to him. House was beautiful and it’s a great location. Short drive down the road to get on the snowmobile trails. Plenty of room for our group of 10 to spread out in the house. Only other hiccup we had was the trash, the trash man never picked it up and we put it by the road as instructed by the owners. Not the owners fault, just may need to check on that. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2023

Lovely large well appointed home...great for our all adult family with the 3 BD and 3 BA. Enjoyed the area as always with biking hiking swimming kayaking dining relaxing on the lake pier! Host was wonderful with any communication and took care of a broken oar on our behalf..thank you! Lake home sits on a main road and across from main hwy so can hear some traffic. Must swim out a bit from pier to avoid some weeds. But a lovely week all and all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend getaway Friends/Family

I booked this stay for my sister, her husband and another couple that we are friends with. Worked out perfect for sleeping arrangements and private bathrooms in each room. The bar area was fun with music and golden tee. Nice outside area to sit around a fire and relax. Nice chairs on the pier for morning coffee. Upstairs TV had a nice Bose system for movies and the Bristol Night Nascar race we watched Saturday Night. Overall a great long weekend Wednesday - Sunday! Did not have one issue that caused the need to contact the host or property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

julie o.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Disappointing

Host Lives in California not Wisconsin During the 2024 January Blizzard and Deep Freeze, we contacted the host that we were not allowed to travel due to no fault of our own for our reservation at his property. Wisconsin was in a Blizzard condition (National Weather Service was posting a 'stay put' warning - Wisconsin State Troupers were stating roads were impassable with multiple vehicles stranded and emergency service would not be available during the below freezing period) The Host stated he would only refund 1/2 of the days booked and stated we could rebook the other 1/2 before the summer. We stated, all six of us are educators who could never coordinate this type of trip in those months due to work restrictions. He refused to refund the other 1/2 of nights. He kept all the taxes paid on the entire entire booking which included taxes on cleaning fees, service fees, and property damage fees. Vbro stated they would accept providing us with a full refund due to the extreme conditions, but the host did not agree. Other friends who booked through Vbro during this same extreme weather event, received full refunds. During this blizzard there were fatal accidents, property damage, electrical outages and great destruction. This Host lives in California and does not understand what we all were experiencing during this time. We lost $856.72 Please research your Host
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Collin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025