If you stay for longer than a week with us, you may get an itch to hike, bike, or paddle in the plentiful open land nearby.
Paddling near Minocqua, WI
You choose—a no-motor route through a chain of lakes, some white water, or a large lake with public or private land. Within a 30-minute drive, you can find dozens of boat landings to match your experience level and interest. Here are some to get you started:
The Flambeau River offers the full range of turbulence—from Class I rapids to Class V. It’s further from us—around an hour away.
Nine Mile Tavern Outfitter if you’d prefer to rent equipment
Biking near Minocqua, WI
Bearskin Trail day trip
We enjoy walking this trail from Bearskin Trailhead Park, in downtown Minocqua. To bike, look for the Rantz parking lot on this trail map, allowing you to pick up the trail directly from our place. You just cross Highway 51 (obviously be quick!) and bike south to Blue Lake Road. If you can bike 10-miles to Goodnow, WI, we’ve heard great things about the Silver Birch Supper Club. Of course, that’s 10-miles back home!
Vilas County day trip
The huge network of paved trails through Vilas County offers many itineraries to spend a day out on your bike. This trail map can help. The M&N parking lot is about 35-minute drive from our parking lot. We can vouch for the food at Aqualand Ale House in Boulder Junction, an 8-mile trip, and recommend you get a reservation. If you’re ready for a much longer ride into Manitowish Waters, try Dixie’s.
Planning a trip to the Northwoods?
Looking for a Minocqua rental where you can launch your kayak directly into the lake and enjoy hours of quiet water time? (And then, buzz into town for dinner?!) Check out our 2025 availability to book your stay.