Escape to the tranquil wilderness of Northern Wisconsin at this custom-built log home. Nestled on a crystal-clear lake, you can unwind in the spacious living room with gas fireplace, enjoy gourmet meals in the fully-stocked kitchen or relax by the outdoor fire pit. The perfect retreat for couples, families or friends offers direct access to snowmobile/ATV trails and is within minutes from world-class cross-country skiing.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathrooms622 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas
I warmly welcome you to my home located in the midst of Northern Wisconsin's last remote wilderness area. This home is centrally located between Manitowish Waters, WI, Mercer, WI, Hurley, WI, and Wakefield, MI. My home is a 6700 sq. ft. custom built log home from lodge pole pines from western British Columbia.
The location is on a tranquil crystal clear lake and is within a scenic 20-minute drive to all the major ski hills in the Hurley/Ironwood/Wakefield area, have direct access to hundreds of miles of snowmobile/ATV trails, and near many breathtaking waterfalls (APRIL AND MAY ARE THE BEST WATERFALL VIEWING TIMES). I’m excited for you to enjoy your stay at this special place. As for things to do, the list is endless.
This home is designed for a relaxing retreat, a couples getaway, fun with friends, family gatherings, special events, or for recreation such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, road biking, mountain biking, fat tire biking, hiking, downhill skiing, world class cross-country skiing (skate and classic), snowshoeing, ATVing, snowmobiling, and waterfall hunting. It is within minutes to miles of groomed world class cross-country trails, walking trails, bike trails (connecting to neighboring towns/cities), and fabulous 5 star fine restaurants.
HOUSE DESCRIPTION: - 6,700 sq. ft. finished - Remote/quiet setting on a crystal clear motorized lake w/musky, largemouth bass, and panfish (boat landing on the lake) -1st master bedroom on main level (queen bed, view to lake, gas fireplace, full bathroom w/Kohler steam shower, and walk-in closet) - 2nd master bedroom on upper level (queen bed, view to lake, gas ignited wood fireplace, full bathroom w/Kohler whirlpool tub/shower, and walk-in closet) - 3rd master bedroom on upper level (queen bed, view to lake, full bathroom w/private hallway to bathroom, and full closet) - 4th bedroom (queen bed/loft above one of the upper level bedrooms) - Towels, hand towels, washcloths, toilet paper & hand soap supplied; some beach towels provided - Main level living room (view to lake, gas ignited wood fireplace, and Firestick access for streaming channels) - Firewood supplied - Gourmet kitchen w/dining area: Viking stove w/a VentAHood and warming shelf, 2nd KitchenAid double wall oven/microwave, SubZero refrigerator with ice maker, KitchenAid dishwasher, Keurig, traditional coffee maker, KitchenAid traditional coffee maker, French press (starter coffee supplied), KitchenAid standing mixer with attachments, 4 slice toaster, stock pots, griddle, cast iron pots and pans, baking sheets, muffin tin, pizza stone, lasagne pan, mixing bowls, measuring cups, serving platters, blender, crock pot, egg steamer, large selection of knives & utensils (kitchen fully stocked w/use of all cookware/dishes/glasses/wine glasses, spices/baking/cooking items, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, hand towels, kitchen cloths, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, plastic wrap & foil) -High chair and Pack 'N Play - Indoor 2nd dining room on main level (w/wet bar, built in gas grill w/a VentAHood, beverage center & Fire TV Stick for Streaming) -Free internet and landline phone -Record player with Bluetooth/speakers - Laundry room on main level w/brand new washer and dryer (laundry soap & dryer sheets supplied) - Furnished fitness room in lower level (NordicTrack ski machine, elliptical machine, free weights, circuit weight machine & yoga/ballet barre w/wall mirror) -Tournament quality ping pong table - Extra beds and sitting area w/dining table in lower level (1 queen, 1 full, 2 twins & 1 futon) - Upper level library/sitting area (w/view to lake) - Upper level great room with view to lake and DVD player - Attached 2 car garage and available detached 2 car garage - ½ bath off kitchen - Standby 20Kw Kohler generator (you will never be without power) - Outdoor fire pit with grill (firewood supplied) - Gas grill (propane supplied) - Gas fire table (propane supplied) - Deck seating for 14 people - Spacious dock w/ladder to lake and several chairs for seating - Boat dock - Boat launch/landing on lake (unimproved but spacious to launch most boats) - Lakeside storage shed - Various fishing rods and tackle for beginners - Crystal clear lake with sandy shoreline access; great for wading - Reservations include use of our kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, lily pad/floating raft, life jackets, beach towels, etc. -23' pontoon available for rent dockside-life jackets and fuel included (inquire with owner)
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Griddle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Mixer
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Library
Music library
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Dock
Firepit
Free firewood
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Printer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking allowed outside; guests must remove litter
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Boat
Gym
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Must be well behaved dogs ($300 per dog per week)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome but MUST be supervised.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Responsible events only w/max # guests under 15qty
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside; guests must remove litter
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Responsible events only w/max # guests under 15qty
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Mercer, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. North Lakeland Discovery Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gogebic County Forest and Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Mercer travel guide
Is Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas located?
This family-friendly Mercer vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gogebic County Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ottawa National Forest and Carow Park. Grand Portage Lake and Mercer Depot Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas Reviews
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We had an absolutely wonderful time staying here for our family vacation. So peaceful!! This is our second time staying here and will continue our family vacations at this wonderful place.
Tammy was on top of it everything you need replaying so fast wow .Very cozy clean home beautiful property really recommending you can fined in the house anything you need Thank you
We loved staying here, the views of the changing trees and lake was fantastic. The host was very accommodating to us, very responsive to our questions. Recommend to anyone needing a place away from it all!
Gorgeous log cabin, warm and inviting atmosphere. Thirty minute drive to ski at Powderhorn. Pretty view with many windows and deck overlooking the lake. Would love to come back in the summer!
Beautiful setting, and lovely log home. Being able to look out and and enjoy the view of lake was very relaxing. Grandkids loved to be able to fish on the dock and out of pontoon. Kayaks and paddle boards were in excellent condition and fun to take out on the calm lake. Ping pong in downstairs was enjoyed. Thank you Tammy for being a fantastic host.
Another great week at this beautiful home on a quiet lake. The entire family loves staying here. Tammy is very accommodating and easy to work with. She even added baby gates for our 1 year old granddaughter. Thanks again.
This is by far the best vrbo we have ever had! Tammy was super sweet! The log cabin was so beautiful and the decor was absolutely amazing! She has everything you could ever need! The little details were just wonderful. So so happy we stayed here. Caught a lot of fish even right off the pier! We really would love to come back! It is truly a little slice of heaven!
Beautiful house on the cleanest lake I’ve ever seen. Very private. Tammy is very responsive and the house has everything you could need. There are a lot of stairs to the lake which could be an issue if you aren’t very mobile.
Property met our needs. A little warm in the house on the hotter days as cabin did not have A/C. Boat did not work, however, Tammy reimbursed us the rental fee. Unfortunately, the family was not able to fish. Overall, we enjoyed our time at the cabin.
Our family had an incredible stay at Tammy’s home for our long weekend snowmobiling. The house was immaculate and had every amenity imaginable. We would love to visit again!
If you are looking to disconnect this is the place for you! Lots of room to spread out and it has everything you would need. One of the nicer rentals we have stayed at and would highly recommend!
Staying at the “Last Wilderness Retreat” was a true north woods experience. Everything is provided and the rooms are clean and spectacular. Many water toys provided hours of fun for our adult family of 8. We highly recommend this wonderful getaway!!!!
Everything was perfect for our stay. The host was more than accommodating. The beauty and serene landscape was just what we needed. I highly recommend this wonderful property and host. What you see is what you get here! It’s all true—the good kind!