5 Northwoods Acreage Retreats Near Lakes, Rivers, and Trails

Set on 12.82 private acres, this one-level retreat is designed for quiet living and easy hosting. Vaulted ceilings, several windows, and open-concept spaces create an airy, welcoming flow, anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. In-floor heat adds year-round comfort. The primary suite stands apart with a walk-in closet and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame uninterrupted views of the surrounding nature, while two additional bedrooms on the opposite side offer a welcome sense of privacy. A dedicated office and a flexible bonus room support work, hobbies, or extra storage. Outside, a 28×32 heated garage with a newer furnace and a 2023 metal roof pairs with a 24×24 detached garage with electricity. Gather under the steel-roofed 19-ft gazebo with its own fireplace, then make use of six full camper hook-up sites with electric, water, and sewer. Burlingame Lake access and nearby trails are just up the road for year-round time outdoors.

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Steps from crystal-clear Viola Lake and its public landing, this one-owner, custom-built home pairs a peaceful setting with everyday ease. Set on 1.43 acres, it looks out to pond views with distant glimpses of the lake, bringing water and wildlife into the daily rhythm. Inside, the main level is thoughtfully arranged with two bedrooms, a full bath, and main-floor laundry. A bright 4-season porch overlooks the pond, offering a comfortable place to linger through changing seasons. The lower level adds a third bedroom and second bath, plus an unfinished family room and an additional unfinished bonus room—flexible space ready to be finished to suit your needs. With boating, fishing, and year-round recreation close at hand, life here naturally leans outdoors.

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Along the water’s edge on crystal-clear, 756-acre Webb Lake, this beautifully renovated lakefront cabin balances rustic character with modern updates. The great room sets the tone with rich pine walls, rustic beams, a wall of lakeside windows, and a real fieldstone LP gas fireplace made for unhurried gatherings. In the kitchen, a breakfast bar pairs with hickory cabinetry finished in crown molding and tongue-and-groove craftsmanship throughout. Three main-floor bedrooms and an updated full bath with a custom tiled tub surround keep daily life easy, while a four-season lakeside sunroom—wrapped in windows—invites slow mornings and long views. A finished walkout lower level adds a cozy family room, three-quarter bath, and laundry. Outside, Trex decks, a lower patio, attractive landscaping, and multiple seating areas frame 126+ feet of sandy frontage, ready for days on the water.

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Set on 10 private acres, this one-level Northwoods retreat balances seclusion with easy access to the area’s favorite launches, just minutes from Whispering Pines River Landing on the Namekagon River and the Matthews Lake boat launch. Indoors, a 2019 kitchen remodel brings new cabinetry, a center island, fresh countertops, and a dual-fuel stove hookup—equally suited to weeknight meals or weekend guests. Tile flooring runs through the living room, bonus family room, hallway, and all three bedrooms for a cohesive, low-fuss finish. The bathroom has been refreshed, and a finished laundry room adds wood walls and countertops, alongside a brand-new front door (2025). Practical upgrades include a furnace (2020), A/C (2021), on-demand water heater, in-floor radiant heat, whole-house water filter, and water softener. Outside, enjoy a finished, heated 2-car garage with a year-round workshop, enclosed lean-to, plus a fenced yard and established fenced garden for seasonal rhythms.

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Along the water’s edge on nearly 10 acres, this beautifully updated home pairs everyday comfort with an outdoors-first setting along the Gandy Dancer Trail. Wide-open land frames stunning views of Round Lake, while the nearby swimming beach adds an easy, summer-ready rhythm to daily life. Inside, recent updates refresh the warm, inviting living spaces without losing their sense of ease—rooms designed for relaxed mornings, shared meals, and quiet evenings in. Outside, a large detached garage is joined by a heated workshop, offering generous space for storage, hobbies, and hands-on projects. With trail access at your doorstep and the lake in view, the days here naturally unfold between water, woods, and home.

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