MURPHY’S COTTAGES
FERN AND ASPEN ON HIGH LAKE
The cottages are north of Boulder Junction on Hwy. B. on beautiful High Lake. It is connected to Rush Lake, Fishtrap Lake, and the Manitowish River. High Lake is filled with pan fish, walleyes, and muskies, as well as small and large mouth bass. Besides good fishing, it offers swimming, snorkeling, water and jet skiing, boating and canoeing. A 15-foot Alumacraft boat and a shared canoe are supplied with your rental. Motors can be rented in town at Schauss’s.Your own boat can be launched from our own private launch by the main pier and docked at our dock. Fishing from the main pier or just our pier can bring some surprising results.
You may swim from the cottage. If you prefer a sandy beach, it is a half-block walk from the cottages. This is a well-maintained sandy beach offering heavy-duty playground equipment.
Both living rooms feature a natural fireplace with wood provided. All the rooms have electric baseboard heating. From the large picture window, you are an arm’s length away from much wildlife: eagles, otters, loons, herons, and families of ducks. Bring along your favorite movies, or rent them in town, as TVs, VCRs, and a DVD player are at your disposal. Aspen features a pine-paneled den; you can enjoy a good book, movie, or just gaze out at the activity on the lake, while Fern sports a very large deck with picnic table for outdoor enjoyment. There are two full baths with shower and tub. Aspen has a fully equipped kitchen, while Fern has a kitchenette. But both have Weber grills right outside the cottages…or take advantage of the wonderful restaurants such as: Bent's Camp, The Guide's Inn, The Outdoorsman, or Voss’s Birchwood Lodge in Manitowish Waters. It is worth the drive for a Monical’s pizza in Woodruff. You can’t beat the burgers at Gooch’s A-One on your way into town. The Shanty sells great ice for a buck and cool ice cream treats. The fried chicken at Headwaters on Mondays is scrumptious!
In Aspen, both bedrooms have a queen bed and twin or bunk beds. Fern has one king bedroom and the other is a queen with bunk beds. LINENS AND TOWELS ARE INCLUDED, but not beach towels. Please bring your own paper supplies. Sorry, no pets or smoking are allowed. We also do not have access to baby furniture. No open campfires allowed. Screened fire pits are provided.
DIRECTIONS: From the south, take Hwy. 51 North, pass through Minocqua and Woodruff. About 5 miles north of Woodruff, watch for Hwy. M on your right. Take Hwy. M. M will take you into the town of Boulder Junction. Make a left turn at the only Shell Service Station, continue right/through / and out of town. You will reach the junction of M and B. Turn right on B. You are now heading toward Land O’ Lakes. Watch for a sign on the right that will read “FOREST LODGE”. Turn right. Take this road towards the lake; go down the hill, over the speed bumps, pass the beach and playground area. MURPHY/ASPEN is the first cottage on your right passed the main pier. Watch for the moose signs. FERN is right next door.