What to Bring for Your Stay at POV

What Should I Bring on Vacation?

What to Pack

Essentials and Extras:

- Hygiene kits
- Toiletries
- Bug spray (yep, we are in a forest)
- Sunscreen
- Phone (no-judgement here)
- Electronic chargers
- Hiking boots
- Favorite drinks
- Smores*, snacks, and your favorite foods for a cozy night in
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Eye mask or earplugs if you’re that kinda person
- Favorite books or magazines
- Extra indoor or outdoor games
- Guide books (i.e. birdwatching)

Kitchens:

- Disposable kitchenware
  - Paper plates*
  - Napkins*
  - Plastic wrap and aluminum foil*
- Coffee grounds*
- Sugar and spices
- Salt and pepper*
- Food and beverages*
- Specialty baking items — cupcake tins, casserole dishes, etc.

Bathrooms:

- Curling iron, etc.
- Toiletry items*

Outdoors:

- Picnic tablecloths*
- Charcoal and lighter fluid*
- Lighter* or matches* for grill and firepit
- Citronella candles*
- Mosquito repellent*
- Beach towels
- Any extra decor you want to decorate with (string lights, themed decorations, flower vases, etc)
- Any extra tailgating chairs for around the campfire – some benches are provided but not tailgate chairs
- Beach toys*
- Lawn games
- Extra lawn chairs or hammocks – never can have enough comfort
- Add touches of home
- Hiking shoes and flip flops
- Sunglasses and sun hats
- Fishing equipment
- Boating accessories

Camping (BYOtent Sites, Vintage Campers, and Luxury Tents):

- Cooler(s)
  (Note – campers do not have indoor appliances…with the exception of the Airstream has a small fridge)
- Camping kitchenware (including plates*, cups*, flatware*, napkins*, grilling utensils, kettle)
- Camping cookware (pans, pots, etc. for grill)
- Extra garbage bags
- Lighter/lighter torch/matches
- Lantern (if you want extra outdoor light)
- Tiki torch fuel (for luxury tent campsites)*
- Water jug (water spigot found on side of bathhouse)
- Water pail to wash dishes
- Dish soap*
- Dish cleaning sponge*
- Flashlight
- Battery powered fan
- Layered clothes
- Pocket knife
- Water bottles
- Towels for both shower and beach/lake
- Optional: extra hand sanitizer

What to Wait to Get at POV...

Northwoods Vacation Staples Right at Your Fingertips

No need to pack every meal, treat, and drink – get real, affordable Northwoods treats at POV’s on-site self-serve General Store! Max lake time! Order online at https://povorder.com.

- - Local Wisconsin beer & spirits & really good wine
  - Wisconsin-made cheese curds, treats, and plenty of snacks (including smores kits!)
  - Ready-made meals on hand – grilling options, frozen meals, and pizzas
  - Pantry staples, toiletries, & key meds
  - Ice & firepit must-haves
  - Outdoor gear you forgot (but wish you hadn’t)
  - Bait (during the summer)
  - Toys, games & fun stuff for the kiddos

There are also Pick-n-Save and Trigs Grocery Stores in Eagle River, about a twenty-minute drive from the resort. And the Phelps Convenience Center 7 minutes down the highway has a surprisingly great selection!

NEW! Concierge Service

Let us stock your stay! Firewood, drinks & Wisconsin-made eats delivered to your unit for your arrival.Select delivery during checkout at https://povorder.com.

What Do Units Come With?

Cabins

Kitchens:

- Conventional four-burner stove/oven
- Microwave oven
- Upright refrigerator/freezer
- Dinnerware
- Glassware
- Flatware
- Utensils (ie spoons, spatulas)
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting board
- Pots and pans
- Coffee maker
- Coffee filters
- Toaster
- Trash bags
- Antibacterial dish soap and scouring pad
- Hand sanitizer
- Disinfecting cleaning spray
- Paper towels
- Linens — 1 set of dishcloths and towels for the week (for indoor use only)
- K-Cup Machine Available in Rec Room – Assorted K-Cups Sold for $1*

Bedrooms include:

- Linens, blankets, pillows and comforter
- Sleeper sofa linens and cribs available upon request. Please let us know in advance.

Bathrooms include:

- Bathmat
- Linens – 1 set of facecloths, hand towels, and body towels for the week (for indoor use only)
- Hair dryer
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Toilet paper
- Trash bags

Outdoor items include:

- Picnic table
- Gas grills (gas included)
- Charcoal grills (charcoal for sale at POV Store)
- Grill utensils
- First bundle of wood included with week-long cabin rental

Luxury Tents & Vintage Campers

For an AWESOME printable guide to glamping packing, visit Glamper Life’s Link here (safe downloadable file).

Included are:

- Glamping Checklist (Here’s a handy list of what to pack!)
- Glamping Up Your Camping Tips (This page has easy ideas of things to bring or ideas for activities that will “glam up” your campsite!)
- Glamping Planner Page (Plan your trip details on this page! Includes a spot for campground info, meal plans and more.)

Indoor items include:

- Note – Our glamping campground units are camping – meaning our units do not have running water or operable appliances inside. We did this to keep the costs down for everyone as compared to many of our glamping competitors. How, there is a separate bathhouse we clean twice daily and there is a water station outside the bathhouse for you to get your own potable water. (Exception: Airstream has small fridge and microwave). We do provide outdoor charcoal grills and look to you to bring your own cooler.
- Memory foam beds (including linens, blankets, pillows and comforter)
- Futons in some units (including linens, blankets, pillows and comforter)
- Chairs & tables
- Hand sanitizer bottle
- Countertop cleaner
- Lighting (indoor and outdoor)
- Basic electric (for low-powered appliances only)
- Space heater (heaters provided in units – bring your own 1 lb propane canisters or buy them in our store – 1 canister should get you through overnight)

Outdoor items include:

- Charcoal grill (also available common gas grill station in central location – tanks included)
- Grill brush
- Picnic tables & benches
- Outdoor chairs – luxury tents
- Camp fire area and fire pit
- Hammocks
- Tiki torches – luxury tents
- Edison lights outside – vintage campers
- 24-Hour Access to Bathhouse Facility (four private bathrooms with toilets, sinks, showers and is stocked with antibacterial hand soap – cleaned twice daily)

BYOTent Campsites

For an AWESOME printable guide to glamping packing, visit Glamper Life’s Link here (safe downloadable file).

Included are:

- Glamping Checklist (Here’s a handy list of what to pack!)
- Glamping Up Your Camping Tips (This page has easy ideas of things to bring or ideas for activities that will “glam up” your campsite!)
- Glamping Planner Page (Plan your trip details on this page! Includes a spot for campground info, meal plans and more.)

Indoor items include:

- Note – Our glamping campground units are camping – meaning our units do not have running water or operable appliances inside. We did this to keep the costs down for everyone as compared to many of our glamping competitors. How, there is a separate bathhouse we clean twice daily and there is a water station outside the bathhouse for you to get your own potable water. (Exception: Airstream has small fridge and microwave). We do provide outdoor charcoal grills and look to you to bring your own cooler.
- Memory foam beds (including linens, blankets, pillows and comforter)
- Futons in some units (including linens, blankets, pillows and comforter)
- Chairs & tables
- Hand sanitizer bottle
- Countertop cleaner
- Lighting (indoor and outdoor)
- Basic electric (for low-powered appliances only)
- Space heater (heaters provided in units – bring your own 1 lb propane canisters or buy them in our store – 1 canister should get you through overnight)

Outdoor items include:

- Charcoal grill (also available common gas grill station in central location – tanks included)
- Grill brush
- Picnic tables & benches
- Outdoor chairs – luxury tents
- Camp fire area and fire pit
- Hammocks
- Tiki torches – luxury tents
- Edison lights outside – vintage campers
- 24-Hour Access to Bathhouse Facility (four private bathrooms with toilets, sinks, showers and is stocked with antibacterial hand soap – cleaned twice daily)

How to Cook Vacation-Style

Vacation Cooking Tips

Cooking while on your getaway is a ton of fun! We provide a gas grill for you to conjure up your culinary glamping delights. Here are some tips and tricks for cooking outdoors while on vacation.

- FOOD | Have fun looking up food options for your getaway – we endorse grilling and totally love the creative ways you can make grilled food – avoid the mess inside! Pizza, a plethora of food-genres of wraps/burritos, and fun foil-packed foods are just some of our favs. Read our monthly newsletters for recipe tips (also posted on our Facebook POV page).
- LIGHT THE GRILL | Remember to take matches and a lighter with you!
- KEEPING COOL | Bring a good cooler. For campers, put items you’re cooking with first on top so you won’t have to dig around. Consider bringing a second cooler for beverages.
- POTS AND PANS | We recommending using disposable foil pans and foil – they’re a great, recyclable way you can cook but not have to worry about cleanup. KISS method (keep it simple, stupid)! Cabin guests – pots and pans are provided.
- UTENSILS | For glamping guests, bring tongs/spatulas, silverware, plates, cups, etc. you’ll need to eat and do food prep. They make great disposable and recyclable options these days! Cabin guests – utensils are provided.

Get More Food Ideas

All Guests Have Access To:

For more information on POV’s amenities, click here.

Guest Amenities

- The General Store (on-site) – click here to see what we stock! www.povorder.com
- Rec Room (same building as general store) with pool table, tv, games, books, lounge furniture
  - K-Cup Self-Serve station in Rec Room – $1 per cup
- Basketball and sand volleyball courts
- Horseshoe pits
- Pickleball (check out set from staff)
- Hiking trails
- Ring toss
- Beach & camp fire areas
- Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, water bikes, life jackets, cushions, and paddles (free – first come, first serve)
- Coin operated laundry (found under outdoor awning of gray rec building)

Available for Check Out in Rec Room on Shelf:

- Cabins Only:
  - Roku Stick
  - Crock pot
  - Blenders
  - Mixers
  - Hot plate
- Pots
- Pans
- Small Fans
- Pack N Play Cribs
- Hot Pads
- Grilling utensils
- Giant Yard Jenga (outside under awning)
- Giant Connect Four (down by beach)
- Bean Bag Toss (by horseshoe pit by lakefront)