Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas
Mercer, McLean County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
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 locati...
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 & DIRECTV)-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)
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Fitness room / equipment
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
- Water sports gear
- Ski & snowboard
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
- Game room
- Ping pong table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Rural
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Lake view
- Gym
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's toys
- Playground
- Travel cot
- Children's games
- Highchair
- Stair gate
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Griddle
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Mixer
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Music library
- TV with cable/satellite channels
- DVD player
- Library
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Patio
- Dock
- Free firewood
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Printer
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in stairways
- No lift
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Smoke-free property
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Note from host: Smoking allowed outside; guests must remove litter
Services and conveniences
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- On a lake
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a zoo
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Boat
- Kayak
- Table tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Casino nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Bicycles
- Gym
- Snow sports gear
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Bicycles
- Unit size: 6,700 square feet
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, games room, skiing nearby
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 26
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- 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
- 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Mercer
Located in Mercer, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mercer Depot Museum and Old Depot Park Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indianhead Mountain and Black River Basin. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Indianhead Mountain 37 min drive
- Black River Basin 39 min drive
- Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort 44 min drive
- ABR Trails 54 min drive
- Lake of the Torches Casino 58 min drive
Getting around
- Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) 48 min drive
Restaurants
- Island View Lodge 35 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ottawa National Forest, Carow Park and Grand Portage Lake. Mercer Depot Museum is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.