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Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
View from property
Lake
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location

The Cottage

The cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a full kitchen, a living room, and a screen porch. One bedroom has a full bed, and the other bedroom has 3 beds (a queen and two twins). There are also two additional twin beds located in the old boat house which has been converted to a bunkhouse. There is a firepit onsite which firewood is provided, as well as a gas grill available for use.

Our cabin is only about 25 feet from the water, giving you a great view of the lake. The setting is very private, as you can not see the neighbors on either side of you due to forests. The water is swimmable with a nice sandy bottom. There are some reeds mid to late summer that surround the dock area.

A 25 Foot Pontoon Boat with 40HP 4-stroke motor docked at the cottage is INCLUDED in rental price. This is a fishing/cruise pontoon and will work well for either purpose.

Columbus Lake is a 600+ Acre lake located in Sugar Camp Wisconsin. The lake has no 'public' access, therefore it does not have heavy fishing pressure or boat traffic like most other lakes. The lake is abundant with walleyes, panfish, perch, northern pike, and muskie. The shoreline is a sandy bottom, with some reeds surrounding the dock located at the cottage. .

***Two Kayaks are now provided at no additional cost***
**There is no public boat landing on this lake. It is typically NOT possible to launch your own boat**
*There is NO internet - cell reception is typically ok depending on carrier.

***Most pets are accepted- There is a $50 per pet fee (for your entire stay, not per night)***

Property manager

Brett Aylesworth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside and away from buildings only

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Eagle River, WI

What's nearby

  • Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 25 min drive
  • World Snowmobile Headquarters - 25 min drive
  • Catfish Lake - 27 min drive
  • Voyageur Lake - 29 min drive
  • Cranberry Lake - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Club Denoyer - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lanes - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Friendship House Family Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eagle River cottage is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Wisconsin River. Eagle River Golf Course and North Nokomis Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
Brett is a great host. Always available if you need anything. Loved this cabin! It had everything I needed and the beds were extremely comfortable. The views are fantastic. Very peaceful. I cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A week to remember!!!!
This was our second stay with the first occurring in October 2022. Uncooperative weather that year caused fishing issues but this year the weather was fantastic and the fishing was fantastic. Caught many fish off the boat but caught the biggest (walleye and perch) right off the pier. The fall colors got better each day during our stay. One minor issue was corrected by Brett and staff within minutes. We will be back next year. One minor suggestion...add non-slip strips in the bath tub as it is slippery and caused fall concerns for our 88-year old mother. Other than that, a great place to stay, relax and enjoy the north woods!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark T.

North woods cottage
Met our needs. Boat was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This was our first time staying at this cabin. The location of the cabin is perfect. You are secluded from everyone and it really feels like you are alone which is great. The pontoon was very fun. We used to fish out of most of the week. We caught a ton of fish from the pontoon and off of the dock. The beach area is very shallow and sandy. There are weeds in the swimming area, but not too bad. The pictures online are not accurate. The furniture is different and to be honest, uncomfortable. Thankfully, the mosquitoes were not a problem for us. Weather could have been better, but we made the best of our stay. Communication with Brett was outstanding. We didn't communicate much as everything was pretty good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
North woods getaway.
Excellent as always. Thanks Brett. 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
The cabin was fantastic. The pontoon boat was a huge plus. There was plenty of room for everyone, and everything we needed was there for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to enjoy the lake
Clean wonderful 2 bedroom cabin with a screened in porch and large fire pit all with great views of the lake. Lots of wood and great outdoor chairs. The pontoon was in great shape and just right for cruising the lake and fishing the hot spots. Nice size lake to fish with little traffic and no public access. The kitchen had a quality stove/oven and full size refrigerator with freezer. It was just my brother and I and we had the best time! Conveniently located near Eagle River and Sugar Camp with good restaurants and bars. Highly recommend for a couple or small family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor V., Green Bay, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We had a nice stay. The weather was not the greatest during our 4 day stay, so we didnt get to be outside as much as we had hoped. The pontoon was great the few short times we took it out. We enjoyed the eagle river children's museum one of the rainy days. The cabin was exactly as described and Brett was great at answering any questions during our stay. Lake was very peacefull. Overall it was nice getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness
R & R up north
The place is so quiet, peaceful and clean, also with a good sighting of wildlife like deer, ducks and bald eagles. All in all it's a place that's recommendable to go to if your looking for some privacy and a time to just chill and rest. It's not only me and my wife who enjoyed but I can honestly say our pups enjoyed all the more since they had lots of outdoor activities like long walks, running, play on the water and boating. Shout out to Brett for allowing us to rent his place. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan Y., Fennimore, WI USA

Beautiful Relaxing Stay
This cabin is very nice and has a beautiful view of the lake. The boat was great and offered us the opportunity to take late afternoon cruises around the lake. Fishing was ok but it was August so as expected, especially with low water levels. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
It was fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent as always
We love staying at this little slice of heaven up north!! Thank you Brett for once again, our 4th year loving this place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Lake Retreat with Boat
Beautiful spot close to the water with tons of privacy. We spent most of our weekend on the provided pontoon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G., Antigo, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to the lake
This is the second time here. This place is awesome. My parents had a cottage on this lake a long time ago. Great to show the grandchildren everything about the lake and history. And of course the fish. Hope to have a chance to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamera V., MILWAUKEE

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It
The cottage is very nice and comfy. Had electricity, hot water, a nice kitchen, a nice deck and it came with a pontoon boat.There is good cellular reception there as well. Everything was clean the owner was always available if I had questions. We caught a bunch of panfish right off the pier and had a great time in the water. Would highly reccomend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Colors
Our stay was wonderful. The house was very comfortable and met our needs. The fall colors were spectacular. We did have a wide range of weather - 70 degrees and sunny to 30 degrees and 3" of snow. This reasonably accounted for the poor fishing but we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent once again!!
This is our 3rd year staying here and we've already booked for next year!! So very happy with this wonderful property!! It is so peaceful and my family loves it!! The owner is absolutely awesome to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G., Antigo, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
I have always wanted to get back on the lake I grew up on. This was my opportunity. This place was awesome. The set up here was way more than I expected. They have thought of everything. All you have to do is bring food. I would highly recommend this to anyone. The fishing is great. (If you know the lake :) Thank you for a wonderful experience. Hope to go back again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t Wait to go Back
Everything was great! Ran into an issue with not having power in the bunk house and someone came out right away. We are looking forward to come back again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynden S.

Darkest, quietest place on earth
Those should have made for a peaceful relaxing stay but then there was the house - more like a fishing shack with indoor plumbing. Old, worn furniture, horrible mattresses, no place for your clothes or toiletries so you spread them around or lived out of your suitcase. The kitchen was the biggest disappointment however. Paper plates and plastic cups which owner claimed was a covid thing. All cabinets tethered shut so whatever you bought sat on the counters which were minimal at best. One pot, two frying pans and no where to eat except the coffee table. We were there ten days and not one decent nights' sleep. And the softener or water heater goes off nightly at 2:30 AM not weekly as owner claimed. House deserves 2 stars but one more was given for the boat even though it was in serious need of a good cleaning (mold and mildew) and some maintenance (alternator does not work well). Bottom line, the space is horribly overpriced and devoid of any and all welcoming touches VRBO supposedly expects from a host.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, Beautiful scenery, Enjoyed the boats, fishing and the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., DEFOREST, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! Very relaxing. Perfect weather for early fall.
Very enjoyable. Met my expectations and then some.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Weekend away
Had a good time. Loved the seclusion of the property and the use of the pontoon boat. The boat didn't work when we got there, but owner sent someone immediately. Also, liked that supplied wood for firepit. Negative was beds were extremely uncomfortable and sofa same. Place could have been cleaner. Overall, still had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
This was the perfect place, to get away from the hustle of everyday life. The property is beautiful. The cozy cabin, just steps away from the beautiful, quiet lake. Everything we needed, for an enjoyable week away. Brett, was kind and helpful with any questions we had. We highly recommend staying here and can't wait to stay again, next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021