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Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Star Lake, WI
- Place, White Birch Lake6 min drive
- Place, White Sand Lake13 min drive
- Place, Vilas County Historical Museum16 min drive
- Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)69 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
About this property
Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake
Bear Cottage is an original logging camp and was built in the late 1800’s when the area was a booming mill town. The history of Bear Cottage has been told for generations and it remains one of the oldest, if not the oldest, cabin on the treasured and pristine Star Lake.
In fact, the cabin was built miles from where it currently stands and later dragged via a team of horses across a frozen Star Lake in the early 1900's. Over the years it has been a place for resting during the area’s logging days, and more recently, was one of the camp cabins at the renowned Tony Rizzo’s Silver Musky Resort, where top anglers stayed and enjoyed the bountiful fishing at Star Lake.
In an effort to retain its history, minimal improvements have been made to the two-bedroom cabin, however, there is now a fully functioning kitchen and remodeled bathroom, air conditioning for the hot summer nights, and a natural gas fireplace for cool spring and fall mornings.
Bear Cottage is just steps away from a sandy lakefront with a private pier for your swimming, boating, or fishing enjoyment. It also sits at the mouth of Little Star Creek, which flows into the lake. Here, you'll find yourself enjoying a late night around the lakeside fire pit, or an early morning cup of coffee in the screened porch listening to the gentle flow of the creek, the croak of a bullfrog, or the call of a loon.
If you are looking to enjoy all that the Northwoods has to offer, as well a piece of history and an unplugged budget-friendly lakeside cabin, then Bear Cottage is the place for you.
In fact, the cabin was built miles from where it currently stands and later dragged via a team of horses across a frozen Star Lake in the early 1900's. Over the years it has been a place for resting during the area’s logging days, and more recently, was one of the camp cabins at the renowned Tony Rizzo’s Silver Musky Resort, where top anglers stayed and enjoyed the bountiful fishing at Star Lake.
In an effort to retain its history, minimal improvements have been made to the two-bedroom cabin, however, there is now a fully functioning kitchen and remodeled bathroom, air conditioning for the hot summer nights, and a natural gas fireplace for cool spring and fall mornings.
Bear Cottage is just steps away from a sandy lakefront with a private pier for your swimming, boating, or fishing enjoyment. It also sits at the mouth of Little Star Creek, which flows into the lake. Here, you'll find yourself enjoying a late night around the lakeside fire pit, or an early morning cup of coffee in the screened porch listening to the gentle flow of the creek, the croak of a bullfrog, or the call of a loon.
If you are looking to enjoy all that the Northwoods has to offer, as well a piece of history and an unplugged budget-friendly lakeside cabin, then Bear Cottage is the place for you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 White Birch Lake. Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Elmer's Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
Star Lake, WI
What's nearby
- White Birch Lake - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
- White Sand Lake - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
- Vilas County Historical Museum - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
- Big Saint Germain Lake - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
- Little Saint Germain Lake - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sayner Pub - 17 min drive
- Patti's Murmuring Waters - 20 min drive
- Stillwaters - 18 min walk
- Murmuring Waters On Lost Lake - 20 min drive
- Colors And Creme Espresso Bar - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
18 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly s.
16 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Kelly s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim L.
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rain or shine, beautiful place!
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
PAUL D.
12 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star lake wi cabin
PAUL D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ross W.
23 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Ross W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
30 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Star Lake!
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim W.
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Cottage

Kim W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
William D.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very rustic
William D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jenny W.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Jenny W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek C.
27 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical and Rustic
Derek C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
James R.
25 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place
James R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
20 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get away
Nancy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
11 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Cottage
Nancy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly W.
17 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Cottage
Kimberly W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Craig K.
2 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Craig K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Kim S.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice time
Kim S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Roger S.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Bear Cottage
Roger S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek C.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Take it All In
Derek C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Nancy P.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs work
Nancy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Rodney M.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Rodney M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
24 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time on Star Lake shore
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Michael G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
2/10 Terrible
Kimberly W.
18 June 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Cottage/ Star Lake
Kimberly W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Rob Errington
Languages:
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