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Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain

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A house surrounded by dense forest, with a dock extending into a body of water.
A lakeside property with docked boats, a house, and dense forest.
A room with two single beds, each with a teal bedspread and white pillows. There is a small wooden nightstand with a lamp between the beds. A window with blinds is visible on the left side of the room.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, vanity, and a window with curtains.
A glass-enclosed shower stall with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted faucet.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Eagle River, WI
  • Place, Sand Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dam Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, North Nokomis Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain

CHAIN LAKE HIDEAWAY - This northwoods vacation home, tucked in the pines is located only 40 feet from the waters edge on the south shore of Chain Lake, one of 5 lakes of the Sugar Camp Chain. Located just 15 minutes from Eagle River, St. Germain and Three Lakes, this location allows easy access to snowmobile trails, paved bike trails and local attractions and will provide your family or friends with the perfect location to create your own vacation memories year round.

Nature here provides you with eagles overhead and the sights and sounds of ducks, loons and geese that also call Chain Lake their summer home. Guests of all ages will enjoy fishing from the dock and seeing tadpoles, frogs and spectacular lake views. For those who enjoy water sports, Chain Lake is the perfect spot for boating, fishing, tubing, water-skiing and ice-fishing. For the avid fisherman, the Chain of Lakes provide opportunities to catch muskies, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappies and panfish.

This home offers 2 bedrooms and can sleep up to 7 guests. One bedroom has a queen bed and one bedroom has a twin over full bunk. There is also a queen sleeper/sofa with a 5" air mattress. This home has a large living room, dining room, full kitchen, dishwasher, 2 full bathrooms and a gas fireplace. This home has a private dock and plenty of windows that provides the perfect spot to enjoy a private getaway and up-close lake views. An outdoor firepit provides a great opportunity to relax in the evening under the stars. This home also has laundry facilities , A/C and Wi-Fi.

This home is also located near Pitlik's Resort. Take a ride by car, boat or bike and enjoy one of their famous Bloody Mary's, a warm meal, or fun in the game room. Here you will also have access to tennis, volleyball, basketball courts and beaches. This lakefront 4-season home will provide you with the perfect destination for creating your family memories in a peaceful, rustic location, with all of the comforts of home.

Pontoon boats available for rent. Pets considered, call ahead. **Additional fees for more than 5 guests and dogs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet time is from Midnight to 8am.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$40 per night per dog. Policies Apply.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
State Law. Outside only, Butts must be picked up.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please respect your neighbors, other watercraft and stay on all marked snowmobile trails.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1937795vb
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
Note from host: Quiet time is from Midnight to 8am.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Eagle River

Located in Eagle River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Three Lakes Center for the Arts and Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Elmer's Fun Park and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag. Travelling with kids? Consider Kartway, or check out an event or a game at Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Eagle River, WI

What's nearby

  • Sand Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dam Lake - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kathan Lake - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Paradise Lake - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • North Nokomis Lake - 6 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mud Creek Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kaig Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bucktale Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Last Cast Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain on 6 November 2026 start from NZ$3,769, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Chain Lake Home ~ Steps from the waters edge on the Sugar Camp Chain located?

This family-friendly Eagle River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sand Lake and Dam Lake. Kathan Lake and Paradise Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just spent 3 days at this property and truly enjoyed the beautiful lake view and the very close proximity to water. The fire pit area was very nice and relaxing. We enjoyed listening to the loons while we enjoyed our fire. Boat and jet ski traffic in the area were minimal and provided for a calm relaxing stay. We also enjoyed fishing from the pier.We went to the main lodge for a meal the first day. Our food was delicious.We plan to check out other properties that Gary owns or manages in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chain Lake Hideaway was as described. Communication with Gary was easy and prompt. His recommendation to speak with Bill on renting a boat was very helpful! The house was clean and had some updates for the master bath and added bunks in 2nd bedroom that was a nice surprise from the online listing. We really enjoyed the fire pit area at night and the gas fireplace when it unfortunately rained. The lake is a little small but you can have a wake which was fun for tubing, but the water was unfortunately red, wondering if some issues with bacteria or algae/fungus? All in all the property was good and would recommend for small groups to have fun up at the Northwoods!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a great time at the property. Had everything we needed and a great location! Will definitely be coming back. Gary was very accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2020
Peter, thanks so much for your visit. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. If there is anything I can do to make your next visit more enjoyable. Please don't hesitate to let me know. Gary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth G.

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

R&R accomplished

This was our 2nd time staying at this property this year. We really needed a getaway and this was the place for us. Home is comfortable, very clean and has great amenities. Convenience of getting to Eagle River, lake being right out the back door and scenery is fantastic. Even saw a deer in the front yard and an eagle soaring over the dock. We are hoping to make this a yearly visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth G.

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

Relaxing vacation

Spent a week at the property and it exceeded expectations. Property was clean, well provisioned and comfortable furniture. Excellent fishing off of dock, a large variety of fish (very large bluegills, rock bass, crappie, sunfish, northern and even a musky). Will definitely return to this rental in the future. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tom w.

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

Awesome

We had a great stay. The cabin was clean, firewood was there, pontoon was there, Gary let us check in early, and Gary communication was us was A+. We will be back again. Thank-you for everything Gary. Jan and Tom
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lakeside relaxation

We enjoyed our stay at this house on the lake. Communication with the property manager was easy, as was entrance to the property. The property itself is what we expected. The setting was lovely ,right on the lake. We made use of the screened gazebo and rented the pontoon for a day. The back yard is right on the water and includes a fire pit. The house is well equipped. The furniture is older but comfortable. It is what we expected from a rental house. The house could use a thorough cleaning, however. The bathroom and kitchen were very clean but the furniture needed a dusting. Overall, we enjoyed staying here and felt we got our money's worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great getaway

It was our second time staying at this property. Everything we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dana B.

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

Nice Lake House

Nice lake house on Chain Lake. Loved how close we were to the water and the dock was great. We brought our pontoon and were able to visit all 5 lakes. I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberta L.

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

Location was nice

All things were good. Location was close to Eagle River and St. Germain. Out side needs some TLC, but inside was good. Kitchen had everything needed to cook . Nice big living room and lots of sitting area. TV channels are limited. but you are there for the outdoor experience. The fire pit area was nice and the dock was nice. Fishing off the dock was good. The dog loved the jumping off the dock and swimming . Boat landing small, but only 2 doors down the road. Chain of lakes was nice giving a variety of experiences. I would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Nice lake cabin

This cabin is nicely situated on the shores of the sugar camp chain. The dock is very nice and the cabin worked well for our family of three. The fire pit was great in the evenings and the cabin was a nice size.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Ice fishing getaway

Good location, easy to get to a number of lakes to fish. House was well stocked with the bedding and bath linens as well as general kitchen items. Enjoyed relaxing in the living room with fireplace going. About 15 minute drive to stores to stock up on everything needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Relaxing week

My wife, son, and I enjoyed our week at this property. We also appreciated that we were able to bring along our small dog, which also had a good time. Gary responded quickly to communications and we took advantage of the opportunity to rent a pontoon which was conveniently kept at the property. We are able to check out all five lakes in the chain, and it was not crowded even though there were several nice days to be out. The cabin is convenient to Eagle River for groceries, but it was set up with everything else you need. We would come again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

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

Peaceful stay

Property is just as beautiful as the description. Easy access to lake. Very well appointed. Pontoon rental was well worth it as there is access to several lakes via the channels. Beautiful scenery. Owner was very personable and easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice property, beautiful location, great outdoor space

My family and I spent a week at this property and we really enjoyed it. The location was excellent - very close to St. Germain, Eagle River, and the Sugar Camp beach. We especially enjoyed the outdoor space that was just a few feet off of the lake and included a very nice fire pit we enjoyed almost every evening. The cabin was comfortable but not as clean as we would have liked. Otherwise it was a great week and we would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Fantastic Vacation

Thanks for the amazing week, Gary! We had a great time. The bunk beds in the second bedroom were a surprise, but we made it work. Fishing was great! We caught Crappie, Bluegill and even some Northern. Thanks for a memorable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Eagle Rover

We enjoyed our stay at Gary’s. The house was perfect. The location was great, very quiet area. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Amazing Property

We had an amazing family weekend. The house and property were beautiful. The private location and access to the lake with the private pier was a plus. We were even brought firewood for the fire pit out back!! Everyone had a great time. The house was clean and beds were comfortable. The house was also fully stocked with everything we needed! We will definitely be back for another weekend. Gary was easy to communicate with always got back to us right away with any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

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

Winter stay

Our stay was very nice at Gary’s place. Kitchen items were new and basically had everything we needed. Place was very clean. View of lake in the winter was very pretty. We were in eagle river for a hockey tournament, and it was about a 15 min drive to town. There were no instructions on working the Fireplace, but we figured it out on our last night there how to use it properly, it made the place very cozy. Thank you for a very nice stay. We would recommend your place to anyone. John and Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolene B.

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

Great north woods getaway

An overall great stay at a great property. Incredible views. Very comfortable living space, VERY well stocked kitchen! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Laura K.

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

great place

over all great place .. look to get away with no interruption.. dock and firepit used alot.. easy to get lost from todays mayhem, and be by yourself and enjoy the lake life for a week ...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Great Place and Location

The house is right on Chain Lake and you have to walk about 60 feet to get to the dock with a great view! Fire pit located right next to the water, a great dock for your boat, a very clean house with comfortable beds, washer and dryer onsite...everything you need for a great weekend. Gary was great with communication and made it a great experience all around! I recommend it to anyone!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2020
Tim, there aren't many lake properties as close to the waters edge as this one. I'm hoping the lake views and sounds helped you enjoy your getaway! We hope to see you again sometime. Gary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

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

Up north getaway

We had a great time at this cabin! The photos do not show how much space you have to spread out which was very nice traveling with an 8 month old and a dog. While there are neighbors in both sides you do not notice them since trees line both sides of this property making a great private spot. Water was wonderful to swim in, rent kayaks and enjoy the views while sitting in the doc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kerry f.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful home, great time for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2020
Kerry, thanks for the positive feedback. If there is anything I should know to make future visits for guests more enjoyable please send me an email. We hope to see your family again. Take care!

About the host

Hosted by Gary C Pitlik

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I was raised just a mile down the road on this lake and lived here until college. Growing up on this Chain of Lakes was incredible. We spent countless hours camping, fishing, swimming, boating, ice-fishing and I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.

Why they chose this property

Having grown up as a kid on this lake it has always been my dream to once again live on this lake. I purchased a home just minutes away 5 years ago so I wasn't looking to move, however, I couldn't pass this cabin up when it came up for sale. Being able to share the beauty of Chain Lake with visitors to the northwoods is the reason I purchased this home. Enjoy!

What makes this property unique

I always like to refer our Chain of Lakes to visitors as the Northern Everglades. No gators, however, once you tour the 5 lakes by boat you'd know what I mean. Seventy Five percent of our twenty-five + miles of shoreline are owned by the State of Wisconsin, thus keeping many acres of shoreline in its natural wilderness state. Sizes of our lakes range from the smallest of 107 acres to the largest of 744 acres, all connected with hundreds of acres of winding thoroughfares. Lake depths range up to 40’ deep. Our lakes are spring and wetland fed with various creeks. Our chain of lakes eventually runs into the Rainbow Flowage at the dam on Dam Lake and on into the Wisconsin River and exits at the Gulf of Mexico. If you visit during the spring/summer/fall seasons, I urge you to take a boat tour of the chain.

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