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A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access.

Cottage in Athelstane with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
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Property grounds
In the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods trail system, Athelstane Cottage offers a cozy retreat with direct access to hiking trails. Enjoy ATV and snowmobile adventures, or explore nearby waterfalls like Long Slide Falls and Dave's Falls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access.

Athelstane cottage is located in the heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods trail system. We have direct trail access from the property. We are about 1000 feet from a 24 hour gas station, an award winning supper club and fully stocked convenience store. Athelstane Cottage has all modern day amenities for your stay with a true Northwoods atmosphere. Let us be your host for your next Wisconsin Northwoods vacation!

Athelstane Cottage is great for the outdoors-loving group! We are close to many places where you can enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, rafting, hiking, and more. We even have on-site access to miles of hiking trails and you can drive your ATV or snowmobile straight onto the trail from the cottage. Near Athelstane, there is an abundance of waterfalls, including Long Slide Falls, Dave's Falls, and Bull Falls. All of these waterfalls are surrounded by beautiful hiking trails. Some of the nearby parks include Peshtigo River State Forest, Governor Thompson State Park, and Twelve Foot Falls Park.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Athelstane, WI

What's nearby

  • Dave's Falls - 16 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Governor Thompson State Park - 23 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Crandall Lake - 23 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Landing 9 - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Four Seasons ATV Trails - 38 min drive - 28.0 miles

Getting around

  • Iron Mountain, MI (IMT-Ford) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nimrod Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fire Lane Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northwoods bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Bar Grill & Lodging - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access. located?

Situated in Athelstane, this cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Dave's Falls, Landing 9, and Nicolet National Forest. Brandywine Lake and Crandall Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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A peaceful Northwoods cottage with direct trail access. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susanne F.

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

Weekend Retreat

Lovely house perfect for where we wanted to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

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

Cute Cottage

Great little cottage! Perfect for our weekend getaway! Very clean cottage and comfy couches and beds! We would definitely come stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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

Nice cabin, convenient location in town

Great location for ATV trails, restaurant very close by with great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

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

Cozy Cabin In The Woods

Was good for our family weekend getaway. Close to the waterfall locations for things to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice size cottage, quiet and cozy. Easily accessible to where I needed to go.It had a nice notebook explaining everything pertaining to the cottage and some menus of nearby places to eat. Nice experience all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GALE W R.

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

Cabin in Athelstane, WI

Everything was beautiful and I will most definitely book this one next Summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria M.

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

Close to everything we wanted to do

Close by to my family's cabin, which can't fit my entire extended family. Supper club within walking distance. Tons of waterfalls in the area and hiking. Cabin is so cozy. Property management replies fast! This is our second stay and my husband and I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent J.

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

Sxs

This property was a perfect location for riding sxs. Property had nice appliances and good firepit. Would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Nice Getaway

Nice home in a convenient location. Near ATV, Snowmobile trail head. Quiet area. Close to Nimrod Inn for food. House was clean and comfortable. Would not hesitate to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard J., FENNIMORE

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

Peefect pet friendly place for trail riding!

We were looking for a nice pet friendly stay that would give us access to do some trail riding and this was perfect. We were able to leave the house right on our UTV. The house was very nice and comfortable. Very quiet and peaceful location. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave e.

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

All's well in Athelstane Cottage

The cottage was all we expected and more. It was home base for our waterfall weekend and had everything we needed. Enjoyed a great fire with the fire ring. Has a charcoal grill. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Awesome Vacation

We were so happy with our stay at this cottage. It was so nice and clean and had everything we needed. If you want a rental that is so quiet and serene, this is your place. It was very easy to get in touch with the hosts with any questions that came up. There were restaurants nearby too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria M.

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

Fabulous stay

Everything was great! Nice location. Only 10 minutes away from my family reunion. The place had everything we needed. It was quiet, cozy, and plenty of room. Unfortunately, we were unable to take advantage of the campfire pit. My husband and I hope to return soon with a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Weekend Adventures

After our original VRBO had to be canceled last minute for an unforseen property problem. Our hosts at Athelstane Cottages were more than welcoming to have our family and two dogs stay at theirs. The property was so cute and clean. Our hosts were quick to respond back if I had a question as well. Enjoyable stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

N

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

Side x Side trip

1st impression when arriving was great. Exterior of property well taken care of. Plenty of roo. To park trucks and trailers. Located right next to trails. Interior of home was very comfortable and Plenty of room for everyone. Had everything we needed to make meals. Would recommend if going to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to trails. House had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and furniture. Wifi not great, but wasn't a problem. Definitely reccomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cute clean and comfortable

The setting is quiet and small town charming. The property was very clean and comfortable for sleep and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024