Our family had booked a week to stay at Echo Retreat for early June 2022, but we were forced to cancel due to the epic flooding they had. Arvin and Julie graciously rescheduled our booking to the same week 2023. We are so appreciative of their stellar communication, both this year and last.
We enjoyed the spaciousness of this beautiful lake home, as well as the privacy and the gorgeous view of Lake Kabetogoma. It had everything we needed for our stay, from a fully-stocked kitchen to lots of hooks on the walls to ample comfortable seating. The huge deck was ideal for relaxing with a book and a glass of wine. The temperature in the house was always comfortable, whether we needed the AC or the heat (and we needed both!), and there was plenty of hot, pressurized water for our showers (conserving water was not an issue at all). Sadly, the dock was not usable since it was nearly entirely underwater, rendering it useless to us. Fortunately, we had rented a boat from Northern Lights Resort and Outfitters (another fantastic place we recommend), which was located just up the road, so it wasn't too much of a hassle. There were lots of fish to be caught on the lake, the gravel roads were perfect for walking, and the coffee and ice cream at the nearby Pine Ridge Gift Shop were a special treat!
Thank you so much, Arvin and Julie, for entrusting your property to us for a much-needed Northwoods retreat!