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Trapper Arts Camping Retreat

Hosted by Brenda · Cornell, Wisconsin
4 sites · RV, Tent · 22 acres
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Trapper Arts Retreat in NW Wisconsin has (3) waterfront sites and (1) wooded site. Located on a 1/4 mile long dead-end road (except Bob Lake West) on a 90 acre lake and only 5 minutes from the Chippewa County Forest! The Chippewa County Forest (over 10,000 acres) Hickory Ridge Trailhead is located about 5 miles away. You can enjoy miles of hiking, biking, ATV or horseback riding trails. Trails wind past small lakes and beaver ponds, as well as spectacular vistas and abundant wild life. LIST OF SITES (all of our sites now include a portable toilet, firewood, fire ring, water, power, picnic table and/or chairs). BIRCH Waterfront is named for the beautiful birch trees that frame your view of the lake that also includes soothing evening loon sounds :) It is our medium size campsite with a level gravel and grass pad with lakefront access via the long wooded dock and an included row boat for fishing and boating. EAGLE POINT Waterfront is a favorite because it is the most private, surrounded by trees and is on a elevated waterfront lot with steps down to a dock. This site has a canoe and a row boat and the best spectacular sunset views. The eagle's nest is in a tall pine tree above the steps! BOB LAKE WEST Waterfront is our only site that is not on this dead end road. It is located on the west side of the lake near the boat landing. This site has a bonus small storage shed which could be a cool kids cabin. It is partially wooded elevated site with stunning sunrise views. WOODED RUSTIC is a non-waterfront campsite for both tents or RV's that has been updated to a site with power and water and includes access to the lake and a row boat at our common access which is only about 200 yards down the road from this site. RV's can park on the gravel pad and tent guests can setup down the walking trail in the woods. This property was previously owned by Trapper Art who was well known in the area and started several successful businesses dating back to 1967 including Art's Snowmobile, Trapper Arts, and Art's Electric which was quite an accomplishment in the Wisconsin Northwoods!
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Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Our most popular secluded lakeside campsite that you share with the eagles that have a nest high in one of the tallest pine trees above this site. There is plenty of room to spread out in a spacious grassy area with rustic steps that lead down to a wooden dock where you can enjoy the included canoe or row boat. Bob Lake is a 90 acre no-wake lake and the water stays clean and clear so swimming and fishing is great. There is a public boat landing on the west side of the lake if you want to bring your boat. We have other Hipcamp campsites (not visible from this site) located along this dead-end road and each one has its own unique features so if this one is booked check out our other Trapper Arts Retreat campsites. NEARBY THINGS TO DO Hiking/biking guests can enjoy the Chippewa County Forest (16,000 acres) Hickory Ridge Trailhead that is located only 5 minutes from this campsite. You can enjoy many miles of trails. WHAT IS AT THE SITE? Rowboat, canoe and paddles, a small dock, water, power, portable toilet, firewood, fire ring, weber charcoal grill, table and chairs. We provide firewood and recently added a covered firewood stand but still highly recommend that you bring lighter fluid and charcoal if the weather has been damp to help get your campfire started. WILDLIFE - BE AWARE The eagles maintain their nest which is directly above the steps down to the lake and drop a lot of sticks and twigs so be sure to clear the path for your safety.  We love the eagles being there so try not to disturb them.  A bear has made an appearance on some trail cameras north of our property and and has been seen on the road coming back to the site so be careful to not leave any garbage outside. A bobcat has also made an appearance so again please be aware and do not leave pets unattended. NEAREST SEPTIC DUMP STATION - City of Bloomer Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2431 Chippewa Rd, Bloomer Approximately 15 minutes away and available and open 24 hours a day. The current charge is $3 and there is a container to deposit the fee.
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Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront

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Large sunny waterfront site that can fit (2) medium size campers and/or tents. Compacted level lot with a hill on the back side and great views of Bob Lake on the front side.  Bob Lake is a 90 acre no-wake lake with great fishing (Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike) and there is a public boat landing on the west side of the lake if you want to bring your own boat.  There is a long wooden dock and a row boat available for use. We have several Hipcamp sites all located along this dead-end road which are not visible from this site.   NEARBY and THINGS TO DO The Chippewa County Forest (over 10,000 acres) Hickory Ridge trail head is located only 5 minutes from our site.  You can enjoy miles of hiking, biking, ATV or horseback riding trails. WHAT IS AT THE SITE? This site has a long wooden dock and a row boat for your use. Don't forget your fishing poles! We have a picnic table, 2 chairs, a porta potty and a fire ring and firewood at the site. We ask that you do not burn any treated wood or trash/plastic in the fire ring.  PLEASE do not break branches or cut the trees.  WILDLIFE - BE AWARE:  A bear has made an appearance on some trail cameras near our property and we have also seen him/her on the road coming back to the site so be careful to not leave any garbage outside. We have also had a bobcat make an appearance near the next site so again please be aware and do not leave pets unattended. We have seen a doe and 2 fawns at the site and along the road coming back to the site so if you pull in slowly you might catch a glimpse of them. NEAREST SEPTIC DUMP STATION - City of Bloomer Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2431 Chippewa Rd, Bloomer Approximately 15 minutes away and available and open 24 hours a day. The current charge is $3 and there is a container to deposit the fee.
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Wooded Site with Lake Access

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 40 ft
This site works great for both tents or RV's. There is a wooded site just off down the wooded path for our tent adventurers or a nice gravel site facing the woods for RV's or trailers. This site also has access to Bob Lake and use of a row boat at the shared common access which about 200 yards down the road (follow the signs). The waterfront access has a nice low bank and a row boat and the water stays clear so you can enjoy fishing or swimming in the lake. TENT CAMPERS: The tent campsite is located in the woods just a short distance down the mowed grass trail past the porta potty on the right and has a picnic table, chairs, porta potty, fire ring and firewood. If you have a vehicle park in the gravel parking area and walk back to the site. Please do not drive on the path as others have gotten stuck. RV's AND TRAVEL TRAILERS: Please park on the gravel pad and do not go down the path. Let us know if you are coming with a RV or TT and we will make sure to have the picnic table and fire ring and other items setup for you. PLEASE DO NOT drive any vehicles down the trail! It is a walking path only. FIREWOOD is provided and we do have a covered firewood stand but highly recommend that you bring lighter fluid and charcoal if the weather has been rainy to help get your campfire started. WILDLIFE: A bear has made an appearance on some trail cameras north of our property and and has been seen on the road coming back to the site so be careful to not leave any garbage outside. A bobcat has also made an appearance so again please be aware and do not leave pets unattended. NEAREST SEPTIC DUMP STATION - City of Bloomer Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2431 Chippewa Rd, Bloomer Approximately 15 minutes away and available and open 24 hours a day. The current charge is $3 and there is a container to deposit the fee.
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Bob Lake West

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Stunning sunrise views at this large (approx. 1 acre) elevated lakeside campsite making it perfect for the early riser camping peeps in rvs, tents or both! Partially wooded with a large grassy area and a small shed (kid cabin), outhouse, dock, row boat and fire-pit area. Bob Lake is a 90 acre "no-wake" lake with great pan, bass and northern pike fishing. This site has enough room for 2 campers or rvs and/or tents making it a great group site. There are neighboring seasonal cabins on each side but the site is approx. 70 ft wide and 490 ft deep allowing plenty of space and it is still much more spacious (with included waterfront frontage and a dock) than a typical campground site. LOCATION: This site is in NW Wisconsin and only 5 minutes from the Chippewa County Forest which has many great hiking and biking trails and easy access for ATV and Snowmobile trails. Approximately 15 minutes from Bloomer or Cornell so it is just a short drive to get supplies if needed. We have a small dock if you want to bring your own boat or paddle boards or if you would just like to sit and fish. Don't forget your fishing poles! Want other site options? We also have 3 other sites on the east side of Bob Lake listed on Hipcamp so check those out if you are looking for something different. The are called Birch, Eagle Point and Wooded . Reach out if you cannot find them. NEARBY GROCERY STORES (Bloomer or Cornell) Shadicks Grocery - 1303 Main Street in Bloomer is approximately 12 miles west on Hwy 64 then south on Hwy 40 which turns into Main Street in city limits. KJ's Fresh Market - 522 Bridge Street in Cornell is approximately 10 miles east on Hwy 64 which turns into Bridge Street in city limits. NEAREST SEPTIC DUMP STATION - City of Bloomer Wastewater Treatment Plant - 2431 Chippewa Rd, Bloomer Approximately 15 minutes away and available and open 24 hours a day. The current charge is $3 and there is a container to deposit the fee.
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99% Recommend264 ratings · 206 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
It's a peaceful, beautiful site. The lake is especially gorgeous in the mornings. Everything was clean and ready to go when I got there and I couldn't ask for anything more. I had a great stay.
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Gary H.
11 reviews
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· September 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Camping at Eagles Point is the most relaxing, beautiful spot I’ve ever camped at. Quiet, sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing that remarkable place! The hosts are fantastic!
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Diana W.
14 reviews
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· September 2025
Excellent lake camping site
10 ft travel trailer ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
We LOVED this site and would absolutely come back. I truly hope to!! It's a great set up, directions were easy to follow to get there (also such a pretty drive in) and Brenda/Mike made sure that we knew they were readily available, should we need anything. I was a little ehhh about $100/night for a site since we do not use electricity and water hookups, but if you want to kayak/swim/paddleboard...the location is SO WORTH IT. Lake Bob is beautiful for sunrises and sunsets, to watch the eagle fly around the lake or the fish jump out of the lake, to paddle around or to try to catch the Northern Lights, like we were lucky enough to do so. We took advantage of Lake Wissota State Park nearby (beach, biking, hiking) and visiting Eau Claire, Cornell and Chippewa Falls. Enjoy your stay at this great camping spot!
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Becca B.
8 reviews
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· September 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
I extended my trip because it is so beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend!
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Diana W.
14 reviews
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· September 2025
35 ft travel trailer ·
Wooded Site with Lake Access
We had water & electric hook ups at our site. And we caught some good sized bass and small sun fish. We didnt have any luck with northern but also unfamiliar with the area so that'd be on us. ;) we are used to goijg to places where campers are on top of each other with lots and lots of amenities because we have little kids. This place was the opposite but we loved it just as much! This trip was for just my husband and myself for our 9 year anniversary. We'd definitely come back with our kids but would probably stay at the Eagles Nest campsite for that trip just for the dock. But could totally do the same one with our kids too.
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Briana E.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Beautiful, private site above Bob Lake in gorgeous tall pines. Lovely setting for a gathering of friends. Hiking nearby at Hickory Ridge was a nice 3.5 mile hike. Canoeing, row boats and swimming made us hungry for pizza making and a game night. Even the rain didn't dampen our fun! Can't wait for another trip!
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Becki P.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Lovely campsite in Solitude
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Beautiful, spacious site. On a very picturesque lake. Took out boat and canoe. Went swimming on sandy bottom. Great for playing yard games and good space for our group of 6 adults. Took nice hike at Hickory Ridge Trail, 4 miles away.
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Patrick P.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
Beautiful property! Peaceful and everything you need is here. Amazing place.
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Diana W.
14 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Beautiful, large and private!
21 ft toy hauler · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Very large and private site! Lots of wood made available that we made use of. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to make it back in the future.
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Kari P.
3 reviews
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· September 2025
Would stay again, great campsite!
Tent · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Such a beautiful site! We had a wonderful time. We backed in our camper so we were facing the lake and had plenty of room leftover to hang out.
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Grace H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Camping the way it should be
20 ft campervan ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Personally I like to camp in areas where I'm not surrounded by a million campers like a trailer park. I also like to camp with a waterfront. It was a very peaceful campsite I even had my own dock to the lake. It's a huge campsite so there is plenty of room to situate yourself without the concern of others staring at you. I had a restful week there it was worth it. Also I felt safe there and I was a camping solo female.
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Michele P.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
This was our 2nd trip to Eagle Point, we love it there. It’s nice and large, so fits our camper and kids tents easily. The best part is the peacefulness, we tend to not camp on holiday weekends to avoid the crowds but that’s not a problem at Eagle Point:)
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Erin P.
3 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Wooded Site with Lake Access
My son and I had an excellent stay! It was a comfortable site, and the included firewood made our trip extra easy. Thanks!
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David F.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
40 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Wooded Site with Lake Access
Perfectly private and had everything we needed. Loved the trails right from the camp, and they provided wood ready to burn!
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Jac L.
3 reviews
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· August 2025
Best Camping Yet!
Tent ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
We absolutely loved our stay here! The campsite was spacious, quiet, and tucked among the tall pines with stunning lake views. Cooking over the fire pit in the morning and watching the sunset over the water in the evening made it feel so peaceful and relaxing. One of the best surprises was how few bugs there were—it made sitting outside so enjoyable! The restrooms were very clean and convenient, and at night we were treated to a sky full of stars. Falling asleep to the sounds of loons on the lake and owls in the trees was magical. Between the privacy of the site, the easy access to the lake, and the overall atmosphere, this spot was everything we hoped for and more. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful getaway in nature.
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Christina W.
3 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
Great big flat site with water and power. Beautiful small lake, with its own dock- great for paddleboarding! Quiet and serene. Very little cell service, which is exactly what we wanted!
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Samantha D.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
My husband and I loved camping at Eagle Point. The site was spacious, private, and beautiful! We enjoyed the gorgeous view of Bob lake from the camp site and from the dock. We spent our time swimming, paddling in the row boat and canoe, sitting by the campfire, and fishing. Our 2 standard poodles had the time of their life. So fun, relaxing, and peaceful!
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Jo Lynn M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
Mike arrived for barely a minute to make sure all was as we expected, then took off. Nice guy! The site was just what we needed to unwind. Spent a tranquil couple of days, went out on the lake in the row boat that was provided. The loons sang us awake and again were a delight at the end of the day. There was plenty of firewood on hand, allowing us to indulge at will with constant fire. Thanks for sharing your property.
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Deborah G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Love the lake view!
25 ft travel trailer ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
This campsite has a nice clearing and a nice fire ring. The fire ring gives a view of the pier and the dock. It was so relaxing just sitting and listening to the crackle of the fire, and a loon letting us know what was what. The host came to make certain we had plenty of wood, but wasn’t overly present. Great place!
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Brenda N.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
We love this spot!
15 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Second time at this spot on Bob Lake and it was as great as the first! The location is perfect for getting out and feeling disconnected from the world, but not too far from town if you need anything. The spot itself is huge and can accommodate a group comfortably (we had 6 people) and we were able to spread out and have so much space. The hosts are great, and respond quickly if you need anything. We will be back for a third time I’m sure!
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Tori R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
They gave us a small boat to use!
25 ft travel trailer ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
I love this place. They are great about our dogs, the lake is nice, and it’s not so far from town that we can’t go anywhere to buy groceries if we need to.
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Brenda N.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Great camping experience
Tent · With kids ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
This was our third time in Eagle’s nest. It’s our favorite camping spot to go to! The site is large with water, electric and a porta potty. It’s always fresh before we get there. The kids swim, fish, kayak and hang out in their hammocks the whole trip.
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Ashton H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
20 ft travel trailer ·
Wooded Site with Lake Access
Such a great site! The owners were very friendly snd helpful. I can’t wait to come back, and tell everyone about this charming site.
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Hannah O.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
28 ft Class A · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
Beautiful spot, quite, peaceful on the water. Get for my pups to run around on. Enjoyed it immensely
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Kristie B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Birch site
22 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
Great campsite! Quiet, spacious site. Super clean bathroom, and quiet lakefront. A great camping experience!
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Mike S.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Beautiful location and the site is massive. Plenty of firewood, water hose, electric, flat and dry. Will be back!. Only thing to note is the dock is tiny so plan accordingly.
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Bill R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Favorite spot!
16 ft travel trailer ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Second time at this site and we absolutely love it!! it will be a yearly booking for us-it is fantastic!
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Erin B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Quiet peaceful space
25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
Beautiful private spot. Host was responsive when my water hose was too short, and brought us dry wood without being asked to do so. Thank you force nice get away. .
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Kim D.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Bob Lake - Eagle Point Waterfront
Love the site and the hosts are great! Would recommend
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Micayla T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Bob Lake - Birch Waterfront
The Trapper Arts campsites are fantastic. Brenda is a great host. We will certainly be back.
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Kyle H.
2 reviews

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Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Brenda R.

Joined in June 2019

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