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Dog-friendly lakefront home with a private beach, dock, firepit, & kayaks

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Interior
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Mercer, WI
  • Grand Portage Lake
    1 min walk
  • Mercer Depot Museum
    5 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    36 min drive

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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.

Dog-friendly lakefront home with a private beach, dock, firepit, & kayaks

Little Pines Cottage

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Experience a peaceful vacation at this charming two-story home, featuring a private dock, a swimmable beach area, and serene lake views. When you’re not fishing, swimming, or exploring the lake on the provided paddleboard or kayaks, you’ll find several must-see attractions just a few miles away. Capture the perfect selfie at Claire D' Loon, enjoy the trails at WinMan Trails cycling park, or visit Schomberg County Park. For year-round family fun, head to Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, located just 33 miles from your door.

Back at your lakeside retreat, the well-equipped island kitchen is perfect for everything from your morning coffee to elaborate dinners. Gather in the dining area or enjoy al fresco meals on the furnished deck, which provides a lovely setting for outdoor dining. Two upper-floor living areas offer comfortable seating and smart TVs ready for streaming your favorite shows. The additional basement living space is ideal for younger guests seeking their own retreat during your stay.

Outside, discover multiple decks, including a lakeside dock perfect for relaxing afternoons, a picnic table for meals with a view, and a firepit for evening gatherings under the stars.

This home also features a washer and dryer, allowing you to pack light for your visit

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Grand Portage Lake. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Steps from Grand Portage Lake and 5 minutes by car from Mercer Depot Museum

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

109065

Dog-friendly lakefront home with a private beach, dock, firepit, & kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Pines Cottage
W the welcoming calls of loons from crystal clear Grand Portage Lake. What a wonderful stay! The cottage was beautifully appointed. The ample outside spaces provided postcard views. Located close to grocery, downtown restaurants and the Heart of Vilas bike trail head, we could not have enjoyed our stay more and look forward to our visiting again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, but could have been more
The property was clean on the inside, but the outside did not seem to be maintained all that well. The lawn needed mowed and there were leaves in the yard and the landscaping from last fall that had not been addressed. The house was clean, but dated and not inviting for the typical vrbos that we have stayed at. This had the appearance of a home that someone had tried to sell and was Vrbo-ing until they can bet a better price. Meanwhile, a property management company seemed to be handling all the transactions. The TV had an Amazon Firestick that had a goofy password that needed to be entered to watch most anything. We had to call vacate and wait online to retrieve that password. For the price, we expected more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Memories
This weekend was a perfect get away. The house was cute and quaint. We felt comfortable and at home while staying here. We have two little boys and they absolutely loved the yard, beach and dock. They spent all day playing in the water and sand letting their imaginations run wild. The lake was perfect for cruises, fishing was hit and miss this weekend but still caught a Northern, large mouth bass and little blue gills. Would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice get away weekend with friends and family. Plenty of space for everyone and love that it’s pet friendly. Our dog Emma didn’t want to leave, she loved everything just as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Beautiful home on the lake. This place is close to town. A nice place to relax with friends for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024