There are only a handful of real estate that can truly portray the personality of the Northwoods like Herbster, Wisconsin’s gorgeous, hand-crafted log cabin. The place, which was first built in 1900, has a floor area of 1,418 feet and comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is constructed on ten acres of the private 10 acres of land that is covered with the rolling hills, birch groves, and wild lupin meadows and is located so close to Lake Superior that the sound of waves can be heard from the porch.
The cabin itself is something that you might find in a fairy tale. This cabin has been built in 1900. The huge logs, some of which are more than 100 years old, shine bright in the sun, and their dovetail corners are a great example of the work done by silence craftsmen. The home is protected by a great-gabled roof and deep eaves, whereas new maple hardwood floors in the living room mirror the light that comes through large windows. When you enter the house, you will find that the smell of wood and the past is hugging you like a warm blanket.
The living room is a cabin the heart – it is very large, open, and is held together by a wood-burning fireplace or stove that will make winter evenings perfect. The new maple floors are shining under your feet, while the exposed beams above you tell this is not an ordinary house. The kitchen is a combination of rustic and modern characteristics: the rich hickory cabinets, new appliances, and a lot of counter space that you can use for preparing venison stew or fresh whitefish taken from the lake that is just a few minutes away from here.
There are three bedrooms. New carpets have been laid in the bedrooms so that they become soft and quiet, and large windows decorate the views of birch trunks and falling lupin petals. The two full bathrooms, one on each floor, are there to provide convenience to family members and guests. Each room seems to be linked with the land outside, as if the cabin was a natural growth of the hillside.
Outside, the charm of the place expands to ten acres of mixed forest and open meadow, which are waiting for you to discover them. There are trails that go through the estate and are suitable for morning walks with coffee or evening strolls under star-filled skies. There are also wild berries that are waiting to be picked in the summer for pies, and during that time, if the wind is right, the gentle sound of waves from Lake Superior can be heard. It is a constant reminder that you are living on one of the most magnificent shorelines in America.
Moreover, several valuable and unique features make this cabin stand out among the rest. Besides these, there is the possibility of the following: the full bunkhouse that is completely separate and features its own bathroom can be the place where extra summer sleeping guests will be accommodated or where you can set up your own private studio; a spacious garage can be used not only for parking the cars but also for storing the “toys”; while being able to store tools in the other storage buildings which will keep them organized and out of your way; access to an easement that leads to the myriad of ATV and snowmobile trails is the way that links you to hundreds of adventure miles and; the nearby Cranberry River along with Lake Superior is where, just minutes from your doorstep, you can go for world-class fishing.
Try to visualize summer days wherein you are swimming in the hidden beaches that belong to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; autumn afternoons spent at the porch with the view of the leaves turning and a glass of cider in your hand; winter nights when you can witness the northern lights dancing over a forest covered in snow; and spring mornings that are filled with the birds’ songs as well as the aroma of the blooming lupin. Thanks to this cabin, you can experience every season at its best.
Moreover, Herbster is the kind of place we all wish existed- calm, welcoming, and situated just right between Bayfield and Cornucopia on Wisconsin’s South Shore. Although you are close enough to enjoy the Saturday farmers markets and live music, you are still far enough away for the deer to stroll through your yard and the Milky Way to illuminate the sky like a planetarium.
Is it a full-time residence surrounded by nature that you are after? Or perhaps a legacy family cabin, a source of memories for generations? Maybe an upscale Airbnb, which is booked throughout the year, or simply the most beautiful place you have ever called home? Whatever be the case, this log cabin is the answer. It is one of those rare properties which can be described as both timeless and turnkey—historic character intact, modern conveniences installed, and ten acres of pristine Wisconsin included.
At present, this enchanting log cabin along with its 10 acres is available for purchase on Zillow for $315,000. A detailed listing with more photos: Zillow
Source: Zillow – 13770 State Highway 13, Herbster, WI 54844