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McNeil's on the Brule

Vacation home in Maple with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Escape to this tranquil retreat, nestled along the Brule River and just minutes from Lake Superior's shores. Enjoy a peaceful stay in this historic home with its well-stocked kitchen, gas grill, cable television and internet services. Take in the serene views of the river on your covered front porch or explore nearby nature spots.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Water view

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About this property

Entire place

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

McNeil's on the Brule

This is a one of a kind opportunity for those who love the outdoors and nature. Walk out the front door and enjoy the famous Brule River in your front yard. A five minute drive down the road brings you to the shores of beautiful Lake Superior and the mouth of the Brule River.

This historic piece of property was homesteaded in 1893 with the current house being built in 1947. This well kept, clean four bedroom home offers three bedrooms upstairs and one on the main floor. The main floor has a quarter size bath with a full bath upstairs.

The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, bake ware, tableware, utensils and offers a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. There is a gas grill available for your use.

Cable television and internet services are provided. Local phone service is available for emergencies and is capable of accepting all incoming calls. Outgoing calls can only be local unless you have a pre-paid phone card.

No linens are provided. While all of the beds have a mattress protector and a clean fitted sheet, renters will need to bring their own pillows, sleeping bags, blankets, etc. Towels, washcloths, dishcloths, also, are not provided. Throughout the home are beautiful terrazzo floors... bringing slippers is always a good idea.

You will love the peace and quiet this property has to offer. The soothing sounds of the river will relax you as you sit on the covered front porch and take in the beauty of this secluded setting.

Please contact us today to book your next vacation get away.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed indoors.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mc Neil's Brule House Maple
Mc Neil's Brule House
Mc Neil's Brule Maple
Mc Neil's Brule
Mc Neil's On The Brule Maple
Mc Neil's On The Brule Private vacation home
Mc Neil's On The Brule Private vacation home Maple

About the neighborhood

Map
Maple, WI

What's nearby

  • Amnicon Falls State Park - 32 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 55 min drive - 41.7 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 56 min drive - 42.1 miles
  • AMSOIL Arena - 56 min drive - 42.1 miles
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 57 min drive - 42.8 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson's Mopar Parkway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McNeil's on the Brule pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McNeil's on the Brule?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McNeil's on the Brule?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McNeil's on the Brule located?

Situated in Maple, this vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lake Superior and within 25 mi (40 km) of Bibon Lake and Boreal Forest. Amnicon Falls State Park and Chequamegon National Forest are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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McNeil's on the Brule Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place managed and owned by great people. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing. Such a quiet and peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderfully bucolic. simple and removed in the best ways possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree R.

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

Truly rest, relaxation, and being unplugged!

Reminiscing about the moments of our childhood! Calm, secluded, relaxing, and property that is beautiful beyond words! Two days was not enough! We definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Annual Fishing Trip

I’ve always wanted to stay at McNeils and it did not disappoint. From the massive yard, to the cozy cabin. It lies right on some of the best water on the brule, so fishing is made easy. Truly a memorable trip and unforgettable cabin. It was clean and we had all the amenities we could need. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Great place to stay

Great home in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Love this place

Beautiful time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Had a lovely vacation.

Had a wonderful time at McNeils’s on the Brule. It’s a wonderful location, and a perfect place for hanging out with friends and family. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami M.

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

Yearly Amery Wis Crew

We had an amazing stay. Year over Year our family continues to come back for our traditional time together fishing and relaxing on the Brule.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

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

Another great stay at McNeals!

It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Remote, Simple, Peaceful

Everything was just as pictured. Clean tidy, gorgeous location, and close to Superior.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Slice of Heaven

This quaint house nestled on the banks of the beautiful Brule River made for a great late fall getaway. If you want to disappear in the woods of Northern Wisconsin for a spell, this is a fantastic property to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Love the Brule

We love the location and the area for fishing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J B.

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

Person that booked loadging.

McNeil's is the perfect place to hold our annual event on the river. I know that everyone who stays on site have a wonderfuld time and the grounds are fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conrad R., MOUNT HOREB

family kayak weekend on the brule.

Loved our stay. porch was great place to gather. wish could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

2024 annual Brule Hinting trip

Our family had its annual Brule deer hunting trip. We had an amazing time. Communication was excellent as always and the property is great. See you next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Unique historical place

Like a step back in time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Hidden Oasis

We love our stay at the McNeils cabin and are making it a summer tradition. Thank you for sharing such an incredible place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

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

Spring stay

Well supplied kitchen. Beautiful setting on the river. Enjoyed relaxing time away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Brule River

We always enjoy our stay at the house! We’ve been with the family several times and each time we don’t want to leave. Very relaxing for everyone and lots of fishing available. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scot B.

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

Fin and Feather Week!

We had a great time staying at McNeils on the Brule. The place was spotless when we arrived and was lucky to meet Greg in the woods! Great place and great people
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Great Place, Love Proximity to the River

Friends and I were looking for a place to stay and fish on the Brule River and found this fantastic spot. Even though there was alot of snow to make it difficult to fish, having a place close to the river like this place made the trip enjoyable. Plan on staying here in the future if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J B.

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

Spey Day 2023

Another great day on the shore of the Brule River at McNeil's Landing. Fabulous spot for our annual event.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M., Hayward Wi

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

Trout Trip

We enjoy our extended weekend getaway each year. Great fishing and lots of memories created. Cannot wait till next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Third stay

This is the third time we’ve stayed at the house and every time has been great. Being so close to the river is great and very relaxing. It was nice to be away from everything, but close enough to explore Bayfield and Superior. I hope we’ll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020