praisefor3 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 After just returning from 12 days at Disney World, I have a very different dream vacation on my mind! (It was a good trip but...I'm ready for something else.) Here's what sounds good: An isolated cabin on a lake where ds can fish, we can take walks, play cards or games at night. We would likely go in the fall when a fire in the fireplace would feel nice. It doesn't have to be 5 star but I also don't want beds that sag to the floor and old couches I don't want to sit on. Does anyone know of such a place that you would recommend? Location may or may not be an issue but I'd like to remove all boundaries (except it should be within the 48 states or possibly include Canada.) If it's too far for us to go this fall maybe we would go next year. I just know what I'm looking for is out there - I just don't know where! Thank you for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 The Gaitlenburg area has lots of cabins. I'm sure you could find a wide variety of cabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We live in WNC and there are a LOT of cabin rentals like you described around here. You might try cabins at Wolf Laurel or Maggie Valley. Here is a link to one: http://www.brownlogcabinretreat.com/ Hope you find what you're looking for. 12 days is TOO long in WDW. We went for 10 days last year and I said I would never go for that long again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 You had 12 days at Disney World?? :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We LOVE northern WI for this type of vacation. If you like a bit more activities the resorts are a great place to stay. They usually have a playground, different types of boats, ski jets, canoes to rent, sanded beach, fire pits/grills, some having a common room for meeting other guests. But even then they are still pretty quiet places. If you like the more solitary than that try renting a private house (search for housekeeping cottages). There are TONS of them. My family rents a different one every year. We have never been disappointed and it's so much fun trying out fishing on the different lakes. You have complete use of the house and typically have laundry facilities, many have some kind of boat to use (although my dad always brings his own), we've always had fire pits and usually some of type of swimming area. One of these years my husband and I hope to take a trip like this but for now, I just go every other year with my kids and parents and unmarried sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We LOVE northern WI for this type of vacation. :iagree: Or Northern Minnesota is another wonderful place to visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 After just returning from 12 days at Disney World, I have a very different dream vacation on my mind! (It was a good trip but...I'm ready for something else.) Here's what sounds good: An isolated cabin on a lake where ds can fish, we can take walks, play cards or games at night. We would likely go in the fall when a fire in the fireplace would feel nice. It doesn't have to be 5 star but I also don't want beds that sag to the floor and old couches I don't want to sit on. Does anyone know of such a place that you would recommend? Location may or may not be an issue but I'd like to remove all boundaries (except it should be within the 48 states or possibly include Canada.) If it's too far for us to go this fall maybe we would go next year. I just know what I'm looking for is out there - I just don't know where! Thank you for any input. Come visit me. Maine Camping Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 North Woods of Minnesota or Wisconsin; UP of Michigan are all good contenders for me.... We really like the town of Bayfield Wisconsin, right on Superior..... I also like the Georgian Bay area (Canada) of Lake Huron (30,000 Islands)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We *LOVE, LOVE, LOVE* Maine!!! I've been to many states, but there's just something about Maine!!! Fall time would be BEAUTIFUL there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We LOVE northern WI for this type of vacation. :iagree: And the Apostle Islands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomLovesClassics Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I say it depends on your location, budget, and if you prefer to drive or fly. I would look on the home away from home website. What about Montana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmacnchs Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 look on vrbo.com - lots of rentals EVERYWHERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 This was going to be my suggestion. I have had several friends that have vacationed in Gaitlenburg in cabins and they rave about it!!!! The Gaitlenburg area has lots of cabins. I'm sure you could find a wide variety of cabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat in black Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Love, love, love Maine. My family has been going there twice a year for the last 20 years. We have had wonderful secluded cabins on rivers, lakes, and even an island. You can't go wrong with Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 :iagree: Or Northern Minnesota is another wonderful place to visit! We love vacationing in Alexandria, Minnesota. Beautiful clean lakes. Northwoods feel. *sigh* My grandparents went there when they got married over 50 years ago and then took their kids and eventually grandkids back year after year. Last year I took my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 The Gaitlenburg area has lots of cabins. I'm sure you could find a wide variety of cabins. We also had a good Gatlinburg vacation. We rented our cabin, which was amazing, from this organization. I would absolutely rent from them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddysmom26 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 We live in upstate NY on a lake.. Its beautiful here but we like to getaway to MAINE! ;) We LOVE IT there,. We rent in the port clyde, st george area on the ocean. Its wonderful, In the two weeks we spend there , we barely watch tv,no cell phones or computers.. we are always outside walking or playing games or cards at night. The ocean is wonderful.. its the best "nature escape" for us. this year our cabins are right on the ocean.. :D Oh by the way.. upstate ny is beautiful getaway for people not from there.. hehe.. many really nice lakes for camping and fishing. google I LOVE NY ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzf242 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Myakka River State Park in Florida. We stayed in a log cabin made of palm trees and had alligators swimming 15 feet from the back door at night! Being from PA, it was wild to hear them croaking and see their eyes shining on top of the water. Also close to the gulf. Take care, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Love, love, love Maine. My family has been going there twice a year for the last 20 years. We have had wonderful secluded cabins on rivers, lakes, and even an island. You can't go wrong with Maine. More info. needed. Websites, area etc. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 More info. needed. Websites, area etc. :) Ocean or mountains? Cabins or tent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddysmom26 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 More info. needed. Websites, area etc. :) MAine really is amazing! We went back to the area where we went when we were kids. But you can google Maine rentals and find lots of nice areas. We use Kinney rentals for the area we stay in. :D Sooo looking forward to our 2 weeks in Maine! Heres one link for entire state.. all rentals by owner.. just start browsing! http://www.vacationhomerentals.com/vacation-rentals/Maine.htm?gclid=COXD-YabhaICFYNd5QodrkLLDg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 The Adirondack Mountains in Northern New York have many places although we like to sneak over to Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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