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Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on PRIVATE Mercer Lake! Endless 4 Season Fun!

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View from 48 ft. dock. Sand and round stone bottom for great swimming!
View of backside of cabin.
Exterior
View of home from large upper lot. A perfect spot for RV's and Trailers.
Large firepit

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Minocqua, WI
  • Minocqua Winter Park and Nordic Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Minocqua Park Complex
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bearskin State Trail
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on PRIVATE Mercer Lake! Endless 4 Season Fun!


***If you're interested in a stay of less than 7 days, please send us an inquiry. Due to county laws requiring a minimum stay of 7 nights, the full week will need to be booked. However, we can adjust your rate to only charge you for the days you plan to stay.

We are once again offering our home for rent on Mercer Lake a short ten minutes from Minocqua. With no public boat access, there is minimal lake traffic, excellent fishing and abundant wildlife, including loons and eagles. Experience arguably the best North Woods fishing on our Class-A Musky and Walleye lake with very low fishing pressure. Other abundant fish species include Smallmouth bass, Pike, Crappy, Perch, Bluegill and other panfish. We have added a downstairs suite and additional sleeping area, bathroom, living area and mini-kitchen. 2 double kayaks, a single person kayak and 2 paddleboards are included with the rental during your stay. We recently expanded our dock to provide more space to enjoy the views or watch your kiddos swim! A few steps away there is a beautiful lakeside fire pit.

**Ask About Renting our New 2023 21 ft (10pax) SeaDoo Switch! Simple handling pontoon with the fun of a Seadoo! Check out more here
https://sea-doo.brp.com/us/en/pontoons/switch-intro.html

INSIDE The HOUSE...Top to bottom, the dormer loft has five single beds divided into two separate bedrooms. (3-2) plus a half bath. The open concept main floor has a field stone fireplace at one end and a newly remodeled kitchen at the other. Here there are all the kitchen amenities we could think of. There are two main floor bedrooms both with queens along with the full bath.
The downstairs space includes another queen bed, the mini kitchen and seating area TV and an attractive gas stove. Enjoy the Pacman arcade game, dart board, board games and DVD library on rainy days or evenings spent inside. The sight lines from both levels are remarkable onto the lake only a steps away.

The State land beyond is the scenic backdrop. Whether you like snowmobiling, ATV'ing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing or snow shoeing, this location is ideal for snow lovers with direct access to thousands of miles of marked and groomed snowmobile trails right from the property. This beautiful setting on Mercer Lake is only ten minutes from Minocqua with all nearby attractions yet feels remote and special.


*We do have Wifi but due to the "Northwoods nature" it can be very spotty at times

*Please note that our outside deck is scheduled for painting in the summer of 2025. We have stripped the old paint off in preparation. There are no issues with the deck but it is now bare wood until the painting is complete.

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Amenities

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Loft bedrooms are great for kids!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of one additional boat allowed (plus optio
Absolutely no fireworks on the property, dock, boa
We do not have a service available to us to blow off the deck often. Pine needles can accumulate. A blower is provided should you want to remove them

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Minocqua

Located in Minocqua, this cabin is on the waterfront. Minocqua Winter Park and Nordic Center and Timber Ridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kemp Natural Resources Station and Minocqua Park Complex. Travelling with kids? Consider Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC, or check out an event or a game at Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Minocqua, WI

What's nearby

  • Minocqua Winter Park and Nordic Center - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Minocqua Park Complex - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Torpy Park Beach - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Bearskin State Trail - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 26 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nacho's Mexican Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on PRIVATE Mercer Lake! Endless 4 Season Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on PRIVATE Mercer Lake! Endless 4 Season Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on PRIVATE Mercer Lake! Endless 4 Season Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakefront Cabin on PRIVATE Mercer Lake! Endless 4 Season Fun! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Minocqua Winter Park and Nordic Center, Minocqua Park Complex, and Timber Ridge Golf Club. Torpy Park Beach and Island City Antique Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family yearly vacation

Very nice location. Beautiful small lake with loons and eagles. The younger kids (9-11) didn’t like the upper bedrooms and were afraid of the mice they saw so slept with parents and grandma downstairs. The 13 year old didn’t care and slept upstairs. The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed. The Switch was a beautiful pontoon but unfortunately was limited to a maximum of 20mph. It is great for a leisurely trip around the lake but did not work very well for us tubing with the kids. The owner gave us a discount due to our dissatisfaction.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martin S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North Rustic

Lovely setting, very quiet. Felt the home could have been cleaner and the home needs some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed

It was everything we saw on line. It had everything you would have at your our house. Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation 2024

The property was very nice and in a great location. As a bonus, Madeline, the owner, was very responsive and helpful when we had a few questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This was our second year staying here. Did not disappoint! Plenty of room for our family. Will definitely stay again. We love the property and the area. Having the new boat rental was an awesome upgrade and our family made great memories tubing and fishing and getting out on the lake. The house really has everything you’d need and more. The owners are quick to respond with the few questions we had and that was really appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mercer lake adventure

Really enjoyed our stay, the lake was was beautiful and very peaceful we didn’t have the best weather but it was very nice trip. Much needed and will definitely come back. I will miss hearing the loons every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ice fishing getaway!

This was absolutely the perfect place for our annual friends ice fishing weekend. The cabin was spacious for all of us and the host was amazing! Everything we needed was there and felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away in the woods

Beautiful cottage style home with plenty of room to stretch our legs, cook, play games, chill on the porch and soak in the crisp fall air. Super great host, very kind and quick to reply!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean place to stay.

Nice cabin on the lake. The refrigerator didn't work which was a pain but they brought us a new one in a couple days. Management was quickly helpful for any questions or problems that we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

This was such a wonderful place for our adult family retreat! The cabin is cozy and beautiful! The setting was peaceful and serene, but yet close to town. The six of us totally enjoyed our time there! The changing leaves were breathtaking and the weather was perfect! We rented the owner's pontoon and fished around the lake as well as off the pier. The fishing was great and we even caught some nice bass off the pier. We had a wonderful time making great memories, and if we ever make it back up to northern Wisconsin, we would totally stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir R., Schaumburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Nice and quiet place Full relaxing good fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

George A., Cedaredge, Co

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Buyer Beware!

Do not believe the pictures you see for this listing! This property looks nothing like the nice clean uncluttered home pictured. I imagine these pics were from the real estate listing of this property before the current owners moved in. The outdoor spaces were dirty and cluttered with junk. The boats/kayaks were unkempt and unlicensed. No life vests were provided. The upstairs toilet was broken. The downstairs bathroom toilet leaks. The kitchen island cabinet door was broken. The kitchen cabinets were so full with the owners stuff, there was no place for our food. We spent the first day cleaning and organizing just so we could move in. No room in the closets for our clothes. Picked up a blanket and Cheerios fell out onto the floor. After 3 days we noticed a small sign affixed to the side of the refrigerator detailing what precautions you should take concerning the water supply. Would have been helpful info to have ahead of our stay! The only positive is that the beach area is easily accessible and not steep. Not so with the dock, pretty rickety. The idea that you had to contact them within 12 hours of check-in with any problems is a joke. Although we did contact them upon arrival, their initial response was for us to just leave because they didn't want a negative review. As we were over 1400 miles from home and had family in route we decided to stay.! Madeline did respond with a new coffeemaker and wine opener as well as a bottle of wine! Beware!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Krista G., Northfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The grandkids loved swimming off the dock and the Kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Awesome location and stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The lake was amazing. Fishing was fantastic. The house fit us all perfectly. It was a great space for our large family to make memories. Kitchen fully stocked for cooking. Having use of the washer and dryer was a bonus. Lake swimming was 5 stars! Easy drive to downtown. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property for larger groups

Nice location for a fishing weekend with ample space for larger groups. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and open space on lower and 1st level with enough parking spaces as well. Lake has some nice fishing spots with good diversity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Had a wonderful time. Perfect for families with kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication and responsiveness

Madeline, was great at communicating about the area and was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony C., Batavia il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mercer Lake

Great Lake and the neighbors were friendly. Grill was provided and the property owner quickly called when we had a couple questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful lake cabin

The cabin was right on the lake, with lovely views. The dock was large and many of us could sit on it at once. We were able to swim in the lake right off the dock. The rowboat was old and heavy but still quite useable. It was great to have the use of 2 paddleboards. There was one small kayak too. All 8 of us were able to eat meals together. There were lots of spices and staples around to use; and, plenty of dishes, glasses, and cookware. The grandparents had the use of the downstairs suite. Very nice! The kids were able to use the small bedrooms on the top floor. They liked that. One suggestion - label the light switches. They were not obvious to any of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our week at “Spiel Haus”

We thoroughly enjoyed our week up North at this property. There was plenty of room(for both playing and sleeping) for our family group of 9. With the pontoon boat, the kayak, the 2 stand-up boards, the fire pit, the deck and the beautiful lake we found ourselves quite satisfied with the amenities and available activities. Great opportunity for music-making, biking, walking and yoga. Thanks Madeline, for sharing your wonderful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet and relaxing

Peaceful and relaxing. Lots of wildlife....deer, eagles, loons. House was well equipped and functional. Great outdoor spaces from the deck to yard to dock and the lakeside firepit was a great way to end each day. Only suggestion would be a picnic table of some sort. Thanks for offering your home. Marty and Dawn
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Trip

Easy access to town, yet quiet lake and spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great private space

We stayed up at Mercer Lake for a long weekend. This house has a wonderful view and is actually much closer to town than it looks on a map (only 2 1/2 miles to 70 and another 5 miles to 51 or so and you are at the edge of town) The house has two great open spaces (upstairs and downstairs) as well as great decks and fire pits/fireplaces. The only thing that might surprise guests is the 4th and 5th bedrooms (5 twin beds) have low ceilings - definitely better for petite people/children. Madeline was very responsive and everything went smoothly. We would definitely stay here again. 🙏🏽
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minocqua weekend with friends.

Awesome weekend. There were so many amenities in the house. The property owner was very friendly and responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Madeline

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We are from the suburbs of Chicago and when we stumbled across Minocqua we knew we needed to find that forever Lakehome for our kids to grow up visiting. We love knowing that other families can enjoy the same beautiful lake, nature and town of Minocqua and create memories that will last a lifetime

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