Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake

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A cabin with a dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by dense forest.
A green cabin with a metal roof by a lake, surrounded by trees and a bench.
A cozy dining area with a view of a lake, featuring wicker chairs, a striped tablecloth, and a wooden table.
A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, a wicker chair, a wooden coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Star Lake, WI
  • Place, Star Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Saint Germain Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Sayner

Located in Sayner, this cabin is on the waterfront. Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction and Saint Germain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sylvania Wilderness and Star Lake. Elmer's Fun Park and Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Star Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Star Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 20 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Catfish Lake - 30 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Tomahawk Lake - 38 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 47 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sayner Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stillwaters - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Hillside Tavern & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colors And Creme Espresso Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mar-Li's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Star Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of White Birch Lake and Dorothy Dunn Lake. White Sand Lake and Lost Canoe Lake are also within 9 miles (15 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. 33 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Bear Cottage was outstanding!! Rob was attentive and answered all of our questions quickly. The cabin was spotless. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rob is an excellent host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great, great weekend and great host The place was small with unvean floors maybe difficult with older renters like my in-laws. Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy rustic cabin on the shore of a beautiful lake--this has become one of our family special places! Can't wait to be back to Bear Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place could use a little TLC and maintenance. Other than that we were overall happy with the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic is what you get here. Don’t plan on fancy, or WFH unless you’re bringing your own WiFi. The lake is steps away from the front door. Enjoy nature and step away from your busy life. Decompress. Relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Star lake wi cabin

We had stayed here in 2009 and enjoyed our stay and when it was open for rent again we decided to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a delightful place! We love Bear Cottage and look forward to staying there again in the future. Rob is a fabulous property manager that is always available to take care of your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time sitting by the lake, kayaking and hiking. I asked the host Rob for directions to a couple hiking trailheads and he got back to us immediately with the details. Glad we chose this vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

Been coming to star lake for 30 years, the Bear Cottage is a great reminder of how things were when I was a kid. Grey place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is very rustic on outside, but inside is very comfortable. It was nice to meet property manager. We had a blast catching fish and enjoying the lake and many establishments in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place!

If you want quiet place to stay then this is for you. Nice people! A lot of lakes around the area and different kinds of fish.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Star Lake!

Had a wonderful late summer stay at Bear Cottage on the shore of Star Lake. A lovely visit with loon, beaver, muskrat, and eagle sightings. Can't wait to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain or shine, beautiful place!

A June week on the shore of Star Lake saw heat and rain, but this cottage is comfy through it all! Will be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
My family had a decent stay at Bear Cottage. We were definitely surprised by the lack of wifi, which the property manager confirmed would be removed from the listing to avoid future confusion. I definitely would not have booked this place at this price had I known there would be no wifi. We also saw a TV in the listing that was not there, just an old radio in its place that barely got reception. We have a 6 year old, so 7 days without any sort of outside contact or stimulation was a bit difficult. We managed by visiting my in laws at their camp site down the road (where oddly, we got great reception). We are big Star Lake fans and always appreciate a chance to get out to the Northwoods. We loved the history and charm behind the cottage, and made some great memories there. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2026
Thank you for choosing Bear Cottage for your family's Star Lake getaway, and for your kind words about the cottage's history and charm. We're so glad you were able to make some great memories in the Northwoods, and it's always a treat to host fellow Star Lake fans. We're sorry the lack of Wi-Fi and TV was a surprise. Bear Cottage is intentionally offered as an unplugged retreat, and neither Wi-Fi nor a TV is included in our list of amenities. That said, we take any confusion seriously, and as our property manager mentioned, we've reviewed the listing to make sure this is as clear as possible for future guests. We completely understand that a week without screens can be an adjustment, especially with a little one, and we're glad you were able to find a good balance with visits to family nearby. Thank you again for staying with us and for your thoughtful feedback. We hope to welcome you back to the lake someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property manager, Rob, is a star! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very rustic

Very rustic, but that’s the charm of the Bear Cottage. The view was beautiful. The manager (Bob), was awesome. Very helpful, and accessible 24/7.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historical and Rustic

This is a wonderful small cabin. If you enjoy the historical value of the property, don’t pass this up. Wonderful sandy area steps away from the door to enjoy the clear water of Star Lake. This cabin is perfect for getting the rest you need or a break from the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy place

We really enjoyed our stay there! We got to feed the ducks and caught a lot of blue gills. The view was amazing and everything inside was very clean. Rob was very great to work with & gave us some restaurant names to try! The neighbors were friendly and the cute and friendly dog came over to say hi! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Cottage

Bear Cottage is our Happy Place. From the rustic cottage, to the beautiful lake, the animals, fowl, reptiles to the everything nature it is perfect on all levels. A it if futhings to do in the area including hiking, swimming at other lakes ( we do lake chasing), waterfall casing ( so any to see), horseback riding at theGrassyCreek ranch, farmers markets, flea markets……. Hosts are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacation

We were very comfortable in this cozy cabin. Had fun fishing and biking. We took advantage of the row boat provided. Only drawback, for us, was that the shore was weedier than we would have liked… so we did not swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

Property was clean and any problem we had we could text Rob and it was taken care of. Slightly crowded in the cabin, maybe less furniture and more table/counter space would be nice. Loved the screen porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Cottage

We really enjoyed our time at Bear Cottage. Only a few feet to waters edge allowed us it see ducks a beaver, 2 bald eagles a heron and other birds! A short ride brought us deer, porcupines, a partridge, and gorgeous trees. The night sky was so clear we could see the Milky Way. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Cottage

Third year staying at Bear Cottafe did not disappoint. Great family destination for quality positive time together. Close to trails, horse back riding ect…. The lake is beautiful as is the Northwoods. Animal sittings are amazing! Lake is quiet and the cabin is beautiful! Rob and his wife are amazing to deal with if there are any issues! We are sad to leave every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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