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Family friendly lakefront cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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View from lakeside deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pickerel, WI
  • Place, Crane Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family friendly lakefront cottage

Come enjoy some time away at this cozy cottage located on a wooded lot on the southwest side of Crane Lake in Pickerel WI. Crane Lake is a spring fed 355 acre lake and is connected to Pickerel Lake which is an additional 1272 acre lake. Both lakes have good fishing, including panfish, northern pike, bass, and walleye. There is a small channel that connects the two lakes.
Snowmobile trails cross the lake and are easily accessible from the property.
This cottage is fully furnished and ready for you to relax. Included are two bedrooms, living room with new sectional couch and new reclining loveseat, kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer, lake room (additional brand new pull out couch) with scenic view.

During the winter months the cottage easily sleeps six people(Upstairs is closed during winter months). During the summer months, take advantage of additional sleeping space upstairs which holds three twin beds.

While you are vacationing on Crane Lake you may enjoy activities such as swimming (swim raft included), boating (small fishing boat included, with oars no motor), paddle boating, campfires, grilling (gas as well as over a wood fire), snowmobiling, quiet walks on a dead end street and much, much more! There are two docks that extend into crane lake. 2 new kayaks are also included for exploring the lake.


Other amenities included in your stay:
- Kitchen includes (stove, microwave, full-size refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, pots/pans, bowels, glasses cups, cutlery, kitchen table seats 4-6,
-Bathroom (including tub/shower combo (towels and toilet paper provided- bring own toiletries),
-Bedrooms - (one queen size bed and two twin beds with blankets, comforters and pillows and bed linens provided)
-wood burning fireplace (including firewood)
-Cell phone signal booster and wifi internet
-T.V./blueray player with many DVDS


Other additional information:
-Cottage is approximately 20 miles northeast of Antigo and 15 miles south of Crandon
-Crane Lake has public boat access located on the north shore of lake, off Co. Rd. Q. or is accessible with a smaller fishing boat through the culvert on the northeast shore of Pickerel Lake
--The cozy cottage is just off of the ATV Trail. You can use Bartz Bay Road to get to Pickerel Lake road to connect to the off-road trails that start approximately 2.5 miles to the west.
- various family friendly restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive, a nearby casino for adult entertainment and a golf course!
-Friendly pets are welcome with the understanding that the owner must take full responsibility for keeping your pet on the property, clean up yard waste and vacuum inside the home as needed to control pet hair. Please keep pets off beds and furniture. Please also control pets when outside to avoid disturbing neighbors enjoying their vacation. Please contact us for more info on multiple pets. Thank you!
-No smoking allowed. Must be 21 years old to rent.

Check-in: 2 pm
Check-out: 10 am
If damages are found, the renter will be responsible for replacement value of the damaged item. Please take garbage with you. There is local dump about 5 miles away that is available for use. Further instructions are on fridge for dump hours and days they are open.
Contact Jeff Verbruggen at 920 740 2616 for further questions

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon check out, we ask you to return the key to th
Please take garbage upon checkout. Thanks.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pickerel

Located in Pickerel, this cottage is on the waterfront. Quig's Maplewood Golf Course and Kettlebowl Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forest County Forest and Crane Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Pickerel, WI

What's nearby

  • Crane Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lily Lake - 15 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crystal Lake - 16 min drive - 10.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Shots Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Country Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bay Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Firelite Lodge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Final Lap - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Family friendly lakefront cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly lakefront cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly lakefront cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crane Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Woods Island and Pickerel Lake. Berendsen Lake and Rolling Stone Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean and cozy. The cabin has everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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

Wonderful Cabin in the Woods!

Third time staying at this cute cabin on a beautiful lake and plan on staying again next summer! Well equipped and great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Great cozy cabin

Beautiful property, very clean , has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

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

Lake hideaway

Lovely getaway in the forest
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

North woods vac.

Place was clean and cozy! Loved the fall colors and lots of walks and road trips to see color. Very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D A.

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

Aug 2023 Weekend Get Away

Late summer up north weekend get away with wife and kids. The cottage was nice and we had a nice quiet family time getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

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

Very Enjoyable

Very well kept cottage on a beautiful, quiet lake. Owners provide several amenities and promptly respond to any questions. Will certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Wisconsin

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

Lake relaxation

Great place. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful views. Everyone enjoyed the dock, swimming, kayaking, fishing & just relaxation in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steven M.

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

Crane Lake

Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

The 4th

It was a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Relaxing & Comfortable for extended family vacation

My family really enjoyed staying here. It was very comfortable. Air conditioning was a surprise bonus and we're so glad we had it. Access to docks, swim raft, boats & equipment was fantastic. Your home was very welcoming, as we found just about everything we needed. Well-stocked kitchen and bath. Only downside was that the closets and dressers were already mostly filled with extra bedding, and with small bedrooms, there wasn't any place to put suitcases. This seems like an easy fix. Our son loved having the upstairs to himself! We look forward to booking again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seamus E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, relaxing, quiet, easy cabin on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing, relaxing stay at this cozy and comfortable lakeside cabin. Beautiful location. Well equipped, very clean, excellent communication, easy check-in. We used the row boat, kayaks, fished from the pier, floated in the lake, and thoroughly enjoyed a week away to relax and unplug.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Northwoods Getaway

Very nice rustic cottage with all the amenities you would need. Very clean! Had an awesome time and already booked our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

Cabin on Crane

We had an amazing week at this property! It is very clean and has pretty much everything you need. Location is on a quiet road in a quiet bay on the lake. Caught lots if fish right from the docks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

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

Perfect!

The property was our temporary home away from home. Clean, comfortable and all the amenities you need. Friendly, helpful hosts. Exceptional! Will definitely rent again. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet peaceful beautiful view and caught enough fish to satisfy my daughter and myself
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great weekend on Crane Lake. Thank you, again, for the use of your lakefront cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our time at the cabin! It was clean, had all the amenities we needed, furniture was great and the view was beautiful! We are coming back in July!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Fishing trip

4th year in a row at Jeff’s place. Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie R.

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

Cozy and quiet getaway

We were here for our honeymoon and had the perfect quiet getaway. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Snowy, beautiful stay

we had a lovely stay at this lakefront cottage. It was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. We enjoyed 3 days at Thanksgiving...what a lovely, serene place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

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

Cozy cabin

We had rain and gray skies the whole time, so we spent our time in the cabin. Pretty much every VRBO we’ve ever stayed in (which is a lot) had that grimy, nobody’s been here feeling but not this cabin. It lived up to all the reviews about cleanliness and well stocked. It’s CLEAN and comfy! We didn’t really mind being stuck inside so much. We did enjoy the fire pit one day. I wish we could have used it more. There are a TON of DVDs available to watch and having Netflix, Hulu, Max etc available was great too. The new oven was much appreciated too. Thanks for sharing your cabin!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara o.

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

Awesome and relaxing.

It was a very nice property. Lake views were amazing. Everything you need is there. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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

Wonderful Lakefront Cottage!!

This is the 3rd summer we have stayed at this quaint, clean,well equipped lakefront cottage and we want to keep coming back!! Can't beat the views and the kayaks are an added bonus! The owner is very responsive and the check in and check out process is easy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Jeff Verbruggen

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