I’m proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Vatten Paddlar canoe and kayak race, which will be held July 6 on the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes in Barnes, Wisconsin. I’m grateful for this opportunity to support our local community, and also to spread the word about the natural beauty of the lakes and rivers in this part of northwest Wisconsin.
The race has two events, a 10 mile race and a 5 mile race—plus various divisions within each race. There are prizes in each division, plus lots of door prizes. To learn more about the race, visit www.vattenpaddlar.com.
To learn more about the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes, visit my YouTube Channel at Jean Hedren, Your NW Wisconsin Realtor. Or, you can go straight to my playlist forEau Claire Chain of Lakes (Barnes, WI).
For now, here’s one of my favorites, the boating channel from Middle Eau Claire Lake to Lower Eau Claire Lake:
Welcome to the sunny shores of Lower Eau Claire Lake. Beautiful, fully remodeled 2 bedroom lake home in a private 3+ acre wooded and landscaped setting with 175′ of lake frontage on this crystal clear lake. Includes restored mid-century guest cabin, boat house, 2-car garage with workshop. Sold. Full property details: 14088 E Sunny Shores, Drive, Gordon, WI
Curious about this NW Wisconsin lake home or other Gordon WI real estate? Call Jean Hedren, Edina Realty. 218-590-6634. Or, email: jeanhedren@edinarealty.com.
This beautiful northwest Wisconsin lake home in Barnes boasts one of the most stunning views on the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes. It’s located on Lower Eau Claire Lake, not far from where the Eau Claire River enters Lower Eau Claire after leaving Middle Eau Claire Lake.
For more drone videos, home tours, and video tours of the boating channels between the Eau Claire Lakes, check out my YouTube channel: YourNWWisconsinRealtor.
Here we’ll examine the lake or water type that best suits your lifestyle.
Every buyer approaches the search process differently. I’ve worked with some people, for example, who were very particular about the features they wanted in their new lake home; they were less concerned about where it was located.
I’ve also worked with buyers who prefer to start by choosing a lake—or at least by narrowing down their search to a very short list of lakes. Only then do they begin looking for the place that’s right for them. Choosing the right lake is their #1 priority; for them, this step comes first.
That’s a very good idea; every lake has its own distinct character. Do you want a home on a large recreational lake or a small quiet lake? Would riverfront property work best for you?
Large lakes, often the most desirable because they offer a greater variety of recreational activities, typically have homes and cabins with the highest price tags.
If you are willing to settle for a smaller lake, the same home may come with a smaller price tag. Chances are the lake is going to be quieter. Lakes below a certain size (about 200 acres) just aren’t very interesting for jet skis and water skiers; they tend to see more pontoons, fishing boats, or canoes.
You’ll have fewer neighbors and you’ll probably get to know them better. Depending on the lake, fishing pressure may be lighter.
Would riverfront property work for you? The same cabin or home will sell for less on a river than it would if it were on a lake. People tend to prefer lakes; maybe it’s because you can usually get out and do more on them than you could on a river.
Most rivers, especially smaller ones, just won’t offer the same boating or recreational opportunities as a lake would. In some cases, you may be able to travel upstream or downstream in a boat – or at least in a canoe or kayak. You may even have what’s essentially your own private fishing hole.
With some riverfront properties, the river may be too small or the current too swift. You’ll mainly just be able to sit and enjoy the river view. Still, if your waterfront is a small creek that you can see from your livingroom window, there’s something special about being near the water. It can also attract a lot of wildlife that you’ll be able to watch.
As you are thinking about your ideal lake home or cabin, you’ll want to consider the type of water that works best for your lifesyle and budget. Check out the NW WI Lakes and Rivers tab above to learn more about the area lakes.
Curious to learn more about cabins and lake homes for sale in NW Wisconsin? Give me a call at 218-590-6634. Or, you can email me at jeanhedren@edinarealty.com. Start your NW Wisconsin lake property search at www.JeanHedren.com
Want to reach northwest Wisconsin’s Eau Claire Chain of Lakes fast? For a fast-forward, high-speed map check sandwiched in between brief but spectacular drone footage of Upper, Middle, and Lower Eau Claire Lakes, just click on the video.
Curious about northwest Wisconsin real estate? To learn about the lake homes and cabins currently available on the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes and beyond, call Jean Hedren (that’s me) at (218) 590-6634. E-mail: jeanhedren@edinarealty.com.
For more drone videos, home tours, and video tours of the boating channels between the Eau Claire Lakes, check out my YouTube channel: YourNWWisconsinRealtor.
This charming northwest Wisconsin lake home is located on a quiet corner of Lower Eau Claire Lake, not far from where the Eau Claire River exits the lake and flows westward to join the Saint Croix River at Gordon. It includes a guest cabin, boathouse, and large detached garage.
To see exactly where 14088 E Sunny Shores Drive is located, and to enjoy brief but spectacular drone footage of the home and its setting on the Eau Claire Chain of Lakes, just click on the video.
For more drone videos, home tours, and video tours of the boating channels between the Eau Claire Lakes, check out my YouTube channel: YourNWWisconsinRealtor.
