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McNeil's on the Brule

Holiday home in Maple with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

McNeil's on the Brule

Holiday home in Maple with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free holiday home features a garden and gas grills. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a fridge, and other amenities include a microwave and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Greg and Brenda Kessler

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mc Neil's On The Brule Maple
Mc Neil's On The Brule Private vacation home
Mc Neil's On The Brule Private vacation home Maple

About the area

Map
Maple, WI

What's nearby

  • Amnicon Falls State Park - 40 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 61 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McNeil's on the Brule pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McNeil's on the Brule?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McNeil's on the Brule?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McNeil's on the Brule located?

Situated in Maple, this holiday home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lake Superior and within 25 miles (40 km) of Port Wing Town Hall and Boreal Forest. Port Wing Marina and Amnicon Falls State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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McNeil's on the Brule Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Fishing Trip

I’ve always wanted to stay at McNeils and it did not disappoint. From the massive yard, to the cozy cabin. It lies right on some of the best water on the brule, so fishing is made easy. Truly a memorable trip and unforgettable cabin. It was clean and we had all the amenities we could need. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

Beautiful time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great home in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

This quaint house nestled on the banks of the beautiful Brule River made for a great late fall getaway. If you want to disappear in the woods of Northern Wisconsin for a spell, this is a fantastic property to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a lovely vacation.

Had a wonderful time at McNeils’s on the Brule. It’s a wonderful location, and a perfect place for hanging out with friends and family. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote, Simple, Peaceful

Everything was just as pictured. Clean tidy, gorgeous location, and close to Superior.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at McNeals!

It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Brule

We love the location and the area for fishing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 annual Brule Hinting trip

Our family had its annual Brule deer hunting trip. We had an amazing time. Communication was excellent as always and the property is great. See you next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Person that booked loadging.

McNeil's is the perfect place to hold our annual event on the river. I know that everyone who stays on site have a wonderfuld time and the grounds are fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique historical place

Like a step back in time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conrad R., MOUNT HOREB

family kayak weekend on the brule.

Loved our stay. porch was great place to gather. wish could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Oasis

We love our stay at the McNeils cabin and are making it a summer tradition. Thank you for sharing such an incredible place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring stay

Well supplied kitchen. Beautiful setting on the river. Enjoyed relaxing time away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brule River

We always enjoy our stay at the house! We’ve been with the family several times and each time we don’t want to leave. Very relaxing for everyone and lots of fishing available. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fin and Feather Week!

We had a great time staying at McNeils on the Brule. The place was spotless when we arrived and was lucky to meet Greg in the woods! Great place and great people
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spey Day 2023

Another great day on the shore of the Brule River at McNeil's Landing. Fabulous spot for our annual event.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M., Hayward Wi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout Trip

We enjoy our extended weekend getaway each year. Great fishing and lots of memories created. Cannot wait till next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third stay

This is the third time we’ve stayed at the house and every time has been great. Being so close to the river is great and very relaxing. It was nice to be away from everything, but close enough to explore Bayfield and Superior. I hope we’ll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

We couldn’t have been happier with our stay at McNeil’s! It was an absolute delight. ♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami M., Hayward Wi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trout Trip

This was our 6th Year for our annual trout trip at McNeils. Couldnt ask for a more relaxing place then here. If you are looking for a great getaway with family or friends to enjoy time together right on the Brule with a home that has spacious room for everyone, this is it. Looking forward to our 7th time in 2024.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Merry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Brule river property

Location is beautiful with the river flowing right there. Front porch was so relaxing to sit outside, minus the thousands of mosquitoes. Having the grass cut would have been nice. Not having a door on the basement was alittle concerning with a 3 year old. We did bring a baby gate to put up, so that helped. And acouple door knobs came off, we think we secured the one to the half bath. Other than that, it's a lovely spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conrad R., MOUNT HOREB

Brule 2014

We had another wounderful stay at this property! We stayed three days this time and would have stayed longer... next time. Our focus was Kayaking on the Brule. Need more time to just sit and enjoy the surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Kip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

6 brother and brother in laws fishing trip

Six brothers and brothers-in-law stayed at the house. The proximity to the water and the secludedness were fantastic. The house was clean, comfortable and well stocked. Wifi was strong. The proprietors were very prompt with feedback and accommodating, including a last minute early access request. We loved the house. There was no washer or dryer in the house but if you look at the listing and amenities that's obvious. But I missed it. If there is a knock, it's that the water which has a high iron content as well as a sulfur smell. If you bring lots of water everything will be fine. We would gladly stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An honest assessment both pro and con lo

This is a very well-maintained house and exceptionally clean with newer windows ( which ended up being extremely important). The setting is gorgeous and the porch is a winner. The hosts were extremely responsive in spite of having to change dates. My problems are my problems. I have asthma and anyone staying here should be aware that this is a musty old house. There is no door to the basement and I suspect the odor originates there. It probably didn’t help that the area had experienced record highs just before our arrival. That, coupled with a closed up house with no air circulation, made it a no-go for me. We left after one night. Opening all the windows did not help. Just a reality check here but also the well water smells strongly of rotten eggs. The windows alone must have cost the owners a ton so I was surprised they don’t treat the water. Sone of the furniture is very worn, living room newer and comfy. The kitchen is modestly equipped ( another quibble: for the price per a night I would think the hosts could sanitize the dishes rather than make their next guests do so). I wish past guests had given more considered reviews. Had I read any of these issues I would have found a property more suitable for me. Again, the structure is really sound. No creaking floors or inoperable windows. No mold or water marks. Very clean. The hosts were very nice. And perfectly situated for fishing the Brule
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023