Come and stay at J&J's Place on Lake Katherine! Enjoy the privacy of 6 acres...378 ft of lake frontage...AND 3,125 sq. ft. of cottage space, including 4 King Beds and Air Conditioning.

We have dates in beautiful June and September/October. The high days of our summer are filled for now, unless we have a cancellation.

***Feel free to send an inquiry if you have any questions before booking.

Our Perfect Location:
J&J's Place is located only 5 minutes from bustling downtown Minocqua! Minocqua has a quaint downtown area with typical tourist shops, and it also has a super Wal-Mart just in case you forgot something important at home. You will find many excellent restaurants, coffee shops, and several specialty grocery stores. If you bring your bikes, you can pedal to Minocqua on the Bearskin Trail, (which is also used in winter as a snowmobile trail). Catch a classic snowshoe baseball game in Lake Tomahawk or the favorite, a Lumberjack Show in Woodruff. You can enjoy the peacefulness of the Northwoods while having the conveniences of being close to town.

J&J's Place:
Our comfortable and quaint cottage has been owned by the family since 1951. We named the cottage to honor our parents, Jack and June, who lived here as summer residents and then as retirees. As you can see from our drone photos, the cottage is nestled among 6 acres of tall pines and massive oaks for that great Northwoods’ peace and quiet. The cottage is steps from the clear waters of Lake Katherine, with beautiful sand substrate & pristine shoreline. Our property's shoreline features a gradual sandy slope, perfect for little children. Lake Katherine (524 acres, max depth 30 ft) is a fishing paradise of Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Jack, was truly a Jack-of-all-trades, and created many of the quaint details at the cottage, such as the scalloped trim and pine tree styled balusters. The cottage features pine paneling and decorative collections from June, a life-long Minocqua resident. Original historical photos from the Island City are featured throughout.

That Northwoods Atmosphere:
We believe that the best cottage features are the things that bring you closer to nature. A large screened-in porch includes a great dining area for guests and a sitting area, which is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. Then when the day ends, relax with your evening cocktail and take in the panoramic view of beautiful Lake Katherine on our beautiful deck, featuring sturdy rod iron furniture and gas grill. In the summer, you will see the eagles fly and hear the loons call every day. We are next-door-neighbors to a portion of The Yawkey Forest Preserve. The entire preserve (consisting of 400 acres & 4.4 miles of Lake Katherine shoreline) was donated by the decedents of Cyrus Yawkey to the Northwoods Land Trust in 2018 and has allowed Lake Katherine to remain one of the most undeveloped and naturally beautiful lakes in the state.

The Toys at the Lakefront:
Enjoy your time at the lake with any of our lake toys including: 2 kayaks, 2 aluminum canoes, and pedal boat. Lifejackets are also provided for your safety. We also provide a 10' fishing boat with oars, that we keep on-site. Or bring/rent a boat and tie up to our wide and sturdy log dock with sitting bench.

Essential Internet:
We currently have STARLINK for our internet service! Connect to HBOMax, Netflix, PrimeVideo, Pluto, iHeartRadio, Crackle on our Smart Living Room TV.

Mentioning our Amenities:
All new appliances have been added to the cabin. Maytag refrigerator, Maytag washer/dryer, Bosch dishwasher, Amana electric oven with gas burners, and GE large microwave. The kitchen is newly renovated with granite countertops and a composite sink. The rental includes dishware, utensils, pots, pans, serving dishes and other small appliances, coffee maker, toaster, Kitchen Aid mixer, Cuisinart, to facilitate your cooking/baking while you are here. You can create great food memories on your vacation with the large propane grill, fire pit (& firewood) for burgers, brats, and s’mores! All linens and bath towels for 8 persons are included with your stay (but bring your beach towels).

Extras worth Mentioning:
You will find plenty of comfortable couches in our living area, along with rainy day activities including: movies (DVD’s), books, puzzles, games for all ages! J&J’s Place also features a “Diva Den” video theatre with 64” screen. Choose from literally hundreds of DVD's for a classic movie night. In the garage: extra storage, coolers for use at the lake, and a second side-by-side refrigerator/freezer provided for bait/beer/ice.

J&J's Place Cleaning Protocol:
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 140ºF. High-touch surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets). Our crew rigorously follows disinfecting procedures as provided by the CDC COVID-19 Guidelines. There is a bleach cleaning procedure posted at the cottage along with a variety of other available materials to disinfect. In addition, we have the ability to do both check in and check out without person-to-person contact if that is preferred by the Guest. We have keyless entry and codes are provided the week before check-in. If we can clean everything before our 5 hour allotment, we will surely text you for early check-in!

Contract:
We do have a contract required when booking J&J's Place. A sample contract (missing personal information) is included on this VRBO platform. A formal contract will be properly presented after the initial booking. Thanks for understanding; it is the world today.