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Step into the cozy world of Carefree Creek Cottage, where a knotty pine great room and log staircase set the tone for a Northwoods retreat. Unwind in the loft or on the deck overlooking Little St. Germain Lake, perfect for swimming and fishing from 2 piers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Carefree Creek Cabin

  • Enjoy your time just feet from the lake on the deck or in the enclosed porch. The home offers a great room with a knotty pine cathedral ceiling and a log staircase that goes up to a loft area that's an ideal place for unwinding from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

    Each of the 3 bedrooms along with the private loft are decorated in rustic design. RESERVE Carefree Creek at Stepaway Vacation Rentals for a true Northwoods experience!

    The sandy frontage at Carefree Creek Cottage is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for swimming for the kids and the lakeside fire pit is a great place to gather at the end of a fun-filled day. There are 2 piers for docking your boats and for fishing off of. Little St. Germain Lake is a 986-acre lake with a maximum depth of 53 ft. It's known as a very good fishing lake and has good numbers of panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and musky.

    Please ask about our pontoon boats!!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Carefree Creek Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Carefree Creek Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Carefree Creek Cabin?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Carefree Creek Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Little Saint Germain Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Content and Little Mamie Lake. Big Saint Germain Lake and Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brian C.

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

Fall Visit

The cabin was clean and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake cabin

Lake was beautiful! Cabin had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family getaway

Great place to relax with family! Very clean and just a few steps to the lake. Kathy made everything easy for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Great family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin and location were great, everything was just like it was advertised. Host was very responsive, would highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Fall colors

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The on the water cabin was beautiful and wonderfully functional. My son and husband participated in the St Germaine Muskey tournament, and my daughter, my mom and myself enjoyed resting, sitting on the deck and pier, and the eagle river cranberry festival.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Shawn O.

Girls Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was clean. Could use TLC on outside of cabin. Steps fixed with wood wedge to prop up; path to pier is very rugged and bench on pier shaky. Bathrooms are tiny. Kitchen was well stocked. Cabin is inches from the lake which makes for a beautiful setting. Very early check out of 9 a.m. Watch fee charges - on this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heidi S.

Nice spot - gorgeous view

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was really nice. Disappointed they don't provide shower towels or bath mats - I think that information should be listed in the listing. Also Disappointed with their check-in/out times. Nobody was using the rental the night before I wanted to come early on our check-in date and they only let us come 2 hours earlier - kind of ****** with how expensive the rental was and a 9am check-out is crazy most places it's 11am. They also said no dogs but there were several rules within the house about dogs (keep them off furniture, don't leave them alone, etc) so it makes me think we could've brought our dog and save $300 on his kennel fees.Loved the view and there was plenty of space for everyone.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrew B.

Best Rental Company in the North Woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second year we have rented a winter vacation home with StepAway. We have been so happy with Kathy’s professionalism and care to make sure the home we find every year works best for our family. Her constant communication and hard work ethic is why we continue to come back. Thank you Kathy for caring not only about your properties but the families who are renting them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

House was very nice and was recently completel done over. lots of room unlike a lot of other cabins

would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara G.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay and would certainly consider coming back. We loved our time on the lake and made amazing memories. The bathrooms are small and have very little water pressure but otherwise it’s a nice clean little cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Friends Get Away

great location, great cabin, great communication, had two trailers and it was a bit tight but very doable. Remember to bring your own towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Carefree Creek Cabin is a nice, clean place right on the lake. Our family of 6 had more than enough room in the updated cabin. The location is perfect. Having two piers is a nice bonus. The few questions we had about the place were answered and taken care of immediately. I would highly recommend the Carefree Creek cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

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

Fall fishing with famiy

The home was exactly as shown on VBRO. Great location. Fifty feet from car. Fifty feet from piers. Pontoon was there ready for us. New neat boat with all extras. Excellent time. WIll be back in Spring
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia M.

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

Super peaceful week at the lake!

First time at Little St Germain Lake and we loved it. So many bays to explore. This house worked great for my family of 5 - super clean, beautiful views, comfortable furniture. We rented a gorgeous brand new pontoon boat from the property manager which was so handy as it was waiting for us at the dock. Great swim access, close to grocery and restaurants. Super helpful property manager. No wifi, which was a bummer, but blessing in disguise! A great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Werner l.

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

Carefree Creek Cottage Comments

The property is in a good location on Little Lake St. Germain. Some of the furniture was different than pictured, but all in good condition. Few of the neighboring cottages were occupied so it was very quiet, which we appreciated. Everything was very clean. Enjoyed our stay very much. The steps to the loft were very steep and it is totally open to the morning light, so no one wanted to sleep up there. However, there were enough bedroooms on the lower level for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Snowmobile paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome stay, snowmobiles dream...trails and snow was great all month , we rented all month of january kept the sleds and trailer there all month .we would put the 4 sleds in garage when we would go home for a few days..carefree creek cottage was clean and really nice! Location was perfect for snowmobiling to go any direction... Great staff at Hiller pines vacation homes...took real good care of us all month..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Eagle View.

The big pine by the lake had a resident eagle that “talked”to us. Didn’t have a nest there. Enjoyed fishing off the piers. Used the two kayaks tho we weren’t told about them ahead of time. Collected wood from the side of the roads and had great fires. Inside space big enuf for seven of us at some times. Could control the temp. Had two crock pots tho the info said none and we hauled one up there. Could use more small spoons. Didn’t have WIFI and that was a biggy. TV hard to understand. It was a great family reunion. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carli A.

Cute home with direct lake access

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was easy to find, and had perfect access to the lake for snowmobiling. We loved that there were some movies and blankets included, but there was very limited toilet paper that sent us to the store after 24 hours. The water had an absolutely horrid smell- a cross between rotten eggs and 1000 pennies. The smaller bedroom has a metal bed frame that will keep you up all night if you or your partner moved around any- the loud squeaks were heard in the living room and upstairs. The access to the lake and trails make this home a winner for us, but I don’t know if we could look past the water smell to actually return to it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

Great place to Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying at Carefree Creek! The house was exactly what we needed, Clean & plenty of living space and a great outdoor set up. The only thing I would say was the stairs to the loft were a tad narrow if you plan on using the loft as a bedroom. Also I loved how helpful the management was, we never needed them for anything but when I spoke with her she mentioned she was only a phone call away had we needed them. Plenty of parking for 3 trucks with trailers even though we had to get a little creative. Not many houses can accommodate that! Would stay here again if we book another lake cabin!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Greg K.

2023 minocqua vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice cottage, plenty of fish, plenty if wildlife. Nice powerboat lake, 2 docks fir fishing and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

Carefree

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great weather and totally enjoyable experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Northwoods weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Richard M.

50th Anniversary at Carefree

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the closeness of the cabin to the water as it is difficult for my wife to walk any distance. The cabin is cozy and you can see that the owners are trying to update areas that need it. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and marshmellow roasts and the great views of the lake!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great cottage

Carefree Creek cabin was a great find for my family of four. Kathy, the host, was a great first contact. Right on the water with an amazing view, it includes a neat island close by that was very convenient to visit with the kayaks ‘hidden’ in the shed. Eagles/Ospreys overhead every day hunting for their meals while we enjoyed the mostly sandy space in the water between the two docks. An extremely clean, peaceful tiny creek is right next to the cabin and feeds into Little St. Germain Lake. Lots of natural light in the front to open it up quite a bit given the loft arrangement (which was great for our active son). Perhaps geared more toward the snowmobile set, in my opinion understated as a summer gem. My only complaint is that is does not offer internet/wifi. A bit of a mistake at this price point vs what we typically encounter renting in the area. Cellular data still not reliable enough at that location for someone who really needed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie P.

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

Couldn't ask for more

Our family really enjoyed staying at this property. The cabin itself was as described in the listing and the location was perfect. We also rented a boat while we were there and we loved that as well. It was so easy---we arrived and the boat was already sitting at the dock. We were amazed at how many deer we saw along the roads as well as the ones right in the neighborhood and behind the cabin. Lots of nature to enjoy here! The fire pit was perfect for roasting s'mores. I had a slight problem with the billing (my credit card payment) and Hiller was very understanding, nice, and patient about helping me fix the issue. Every person I talked to was friendly and professional. All in all this is somewhere we'd really like to come back to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019