My brother and sister-in-law have been going to Lakeview for the past several years and this year…read morewe joined them. I give high marks to Brock and Michelle, the owners, for always being on-hand and available should you need anything! I think we ran into Brock every day we were there. The cabin, pontoon, and grounds were very clean. There was a nice picnic area where we could all meet up for dinner, drinks and a bonfire. We had a great time and will be back next year.

From the owner: Lakeview Resort is a fishing and recreation resort located in Chetek, WI…read more Since its opening in 1972, Lakeview Resort has shared with its guests a love for the outdoors, many family memories and an obsession with fishing on the Chetek Chain of Lakes. Our mission has been to exceed the expectations of our customers by providing exceptional hospitallity in an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. If you enjoy pan-fishing, the Chetek Chain of Lakes can't be beat. Walleye, Northern Pike, and Bass are also plentiful in the lake system. Resort is well kept. and owners are present.

GPR was exactly what we wanted and more than we could hope for!…read more Beautiful location and charming accommodations made for a perfect End of Summer "hoorah" filled with Pickle Ball, Hiking, Swimming, Bonfires and lots of Cards & Games! The hosts, Deanna & Mike, were gracious & attentive. They've created a special place...one we will Gather all together again!

We are full time RV'ers and recently spent a couple weeks at the Gathering Place. This is an…read moreexceptional upscale RV resort. The sites are extremely spacious and well set up as the owner is also a coach owner. The grounds are immaculate and they host music evert Tuesday night that includes catered food from local vendors. The hosts are so friendly and helpful. During our stay we went to a small town festival and a local county fair. The owners are continually working on improvements on this new campground. If you are traveling through the Rice Lake area this is definitely a resort to stay at. You are not treated as a customer at this resort but truly as a guest. We will definitely be back.

Great place with updated, super clean cottages and well maintained grounds. Plenty of activities…read morefor everyone including volleyball, pickle ball, a playground, kayaks, wake boards and a rec room. You can rent pontoons and fishing boats directly from the resort and prices are comparable to other local suppliers. The fact that they're onsite and convenient just adds to the value. You can even buy live bait onsite if you need it. We enjoyed seeing some of the wildlife in the area as well. Pheasants stroll the grounds and eagles are common along the southwest side of the lake. The flower garden is beautiful and has a path going through it so you can get a better view. Prices for cottage rental were either comparable or better than the other resorts nearby. And the staff is really friendly and helpful. An all around great experience and we already plan on coming back next year.

This is a family run resort with a great vibe. We've visited with the 2nd generation for a couple…read moreyears and they're great. The 3rd generation is setting up themselves to succeed already, they know the business from various angles. Their tag "perpetually new" is true, they update the cabins, boats, and grounds regularly. It's more expensive than other places perhaps, but worth every single penny. And it's worth getting on the waiting list for these cabins. We've been to many WI resorts in many decades and this is the one we can't wait to re-visit.

Great burgers! will definitely come back when we're in the area. Burgers are huge and onion…read morerings by the pound!

From the owner: We invite you and your family to vacation with us at Birch Lakes Resort in Birchwood, Wisconsin…read more Our family resort offers the perfect setting for you to enjoy the up-north experience. We are located in the beautiful narrows between Big Birch and Chetac Lakes with access to Little Birch Lake.

We had an amazing time! Barry and Julie were fantastic hosts! The property was beautiful and the…read morecabin was immaculate. There are so many places nearby, yet the cabins are far enough away from any commotion, it gave us a perfect getaway. We can't wait to go back next year!

We stayed at this well hidden little resort in Rice Lake Wisconsin. Don't have anything bad to say…read moreother than the pictures do not do it justice. The cabins were clean and well equipped with all the basic needs that you would have. The owners were more than personable there when you needed them but gave you your privacy. We had the most relaxing time and even though it is in the city it really felt like we were out in the country. We will definitely stay at this cozy resort again

This place is definitely off the beaten path. Has that old-school Wisconsin northwoods tavern kind…read moreof feel. Their beer selection is fairly limited to the popular national brands. Nothing in the craft beer offerings. The food is good. They make it first order. Make their own pizzas to what you're quite delicious and very cheesy. Nice views of the lake from inside or from the small deck outback. They're pretty well-known for their Friday and Saturday night buffet is although I haven't been there for one of those yet.

Saturday night buffet.....I love supper clubs so this was right up my ally. Salad bar, 2 soups,…read moreprime rib w/au jus, crab legs w/drawn butter, fried shrimp, chicken, baked and gratin pot, fries, and rolls for $25/person. Didn't realize there wasn't a menu option but after our first trip to the buffet I saw why. Food was excellent, place was busy but quick moving buffet line and our waitress/server made sure we didn't need a thing. Definitely worth the trip and you need to look past the exterior to realize what a treasure it is.

We just did the canoe/kayak rental to go down the river but the resort looks really nice as well…read more I believe the owners were who helped us and they were so cool. Very friendly, informative and helpful. What a nice little place.

It is great to see a family that works hard together. We were made comfortable and we were helped…read moreto plan two trips on the river, one tubing and one canoe. Both throughly enjoyable. Camp ground is quite and we reserved a site right on the river which made it really nice. Great short, close get away before the end of summer. Thanks for a great stay !

I am writing this review as I sit here overlooking the lake from the living room of the cabin…read morethrough the wall to wall row of windows. Every visit to Stone Hill just gets better and better! Since my last review my family has grown and now my toddlers (2 and 3 years older) are along for the week. We have spent each day fishing, going down to the beach, visiting with Helen - the amazing lady that owns Stone Hill Resort - and playing on the playground with the children. The beach and sandy entry to the lake is AWESOME for the kids and the shape and turn of the dock makes a natural swimming area that has a max depth of about 16" making it a PERFECT way to introduce the toddlers to the lake and swimming in it (while you can keep them in an area that is fairly controlled for safety). Stone Hill has a pontoon boat that you can rent for the week (well worth it and SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than the in-town rental options). Each cabin unit comes with an aluminum fishing boat. Since I last reviewed Stone Hill they have added direct tv and wifi. It is done in a nice way with nothing rustic being taken away but instead supplemented with these additions. This is the singe BEST vacation rental option in northern Wisconsin, still a slice of old Hayward, WI Resort history and an amazing 5 star experience every time I come.

This past weekend during the first week of July, I had the immense pleasure and opportunity to stay…read moreat the Stout's Island Lodge for a wedding. Words and even pictures can hardly express the beauty of this 26 acre island. Surrounded by a huge lake, the island was covered in lush, green, nature with a few deer grazing and hanging around, fireflies at night (and mosquitoes of course...mosquito spray did hardly nothing to deter them lol), and the sun lighting up the sky well into the night. I had no idea what to expect and this trip has easily been one of the most memorable, fun and unique trips I've been on. The scenery is continuously breathtaking and all of the staff and people who work on the island went above and beyond with their hospitality, making sure guests were comfortable and enjoying themselves. The group I arrived with and I had luggage put on one boat and the rest of us gathered into a Duffy for a 5-10 minute ride to the island where we docked inside the big cabin, where we later played pool, ping-pong and enjoyed each others company. Our cabins were clean, with AC, and little amenities like an iron, coffee maker, hair dryer and a comfy bed to sleep in. The lake is only a few minute walk from the cabins any of us stayed in, as well as the middle area where we spent most of our time. The small dining hall provided 3 meals a day and there were so many games for us to play outside on the grass. Badminton, corn hole, footballs to toss, soccer balls, croquette and a chest filled with so much more.There was even a tennis court! There was a dock and little platform in the water you could swim out to, where many of us spent time during the hot day. They also had paddleboards and lots of towels! Some people paddled around the island too! The 2 night stay wasn't nearly enough time lol we all loved this place so much it was like summer camp for adults. Some of us wanted to make a pact that we should have other weddings here for our group because of how much fun we had together. The staff worked tirelessly, from setting up everything, serving food and keeping the drinks flowing amongst all the guests. To the girls at the bar, you ladies were amazing, the couple of blonde girls, the girl with the shorter light brown hair, especially the young lady with the beautiful, dark curly hair and stunningly bright green-blue eyes. A huge thank you to the older gentleman at the bar, one of the younger blonde guys who read our minds when we wondered where the restroom was, Ashton and the guys who drove us to and from the island. I'm so sorry for not getting all your names but just know guys rock and the wedding would not have been the same without each and every one of the staff. I will never forget ya'll. This trip was an absolute dream, I can't wait to come back here someday.

The place is beautiful don't get me wrong. However, it needs a serious make over. I can understand…read morethe charm and rustic feel which adds some character to it, but definitely not a repeat trip for us. The service was not great. The number on their website is a hit or miss. You'd call 5 times to get someone to answer you once. Our room was not appealing. There was dust everywhere and the shower was frigid. The door to go out to a patio like area was not working- it stayed unlocked. You could hear everything in the cabin- ppl voices, foot steps, no courtesy quiet. The food was over priced - the breakfast was blah - hard boiled eggs, yogurt and fruit. If you wanted something more than that it was up for purchase. The only good food was the burger. The ferry schedule wasn't really based on the schedule that was provided. There was no TV in the room. Sad to say for a place with such potential it was seriously lacking . It's not worth the money $300/night for nothing