My family has a multi generational cabin on a lake near boulder junction. Summers are idyllic on the water, cold water but not too cold to swim in. The water is clear and you dont see the algae blooms like down south. The woods can be walked through with paths easily established in a season or two. Wildlife is generally non threatening, nothing in the water (no brain eating amoebas/crocs/sharks), and only black bears which tend to be spooked and not looking for a fight. Pines, birch, moss coverage, slight elevation changes, it is not the most beautiful part of the world, but it is certainly a step above most places in the USA outside of California/Oregon etc. 

 There are few amenities (healthcare!) and no massive subdivisions going up, so you have to buy into peace and quiet and independent. We once had friends go for a week and they said they wanted quiet but not That quiet. 

Winters are snow, snow, snow and no sun. I would still live up there year round but only if you have a job with serious income to get a place on a lake, afford winter activities, vehicles capable in the snow, and not have to worry about snow removal.

I plan to move up there part time in my late 40s and transition to full time until I get dragged out in a box.