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Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat

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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a forested area.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a television, and a comfortable seating area with a couch and armchairs.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets.
A natural outdoor area with a dirt path leading to a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A two-story cabin with a porch and an American flag, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers beach views and direct beachfront access. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the patio and explore nearby adventure activities like snorkeling and fishing. The property is pet-friendly and located near shopping, Leader Lake, and Pickerel Lake.

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Minong, WI
  • Place, Leader Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitefish Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat

Our lake home is what you are looking for. Level, sandy beach on a crystal clear, deep lake. Open, sunny floor plan with large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen, with custom maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, encourages family and friend gatherings. Informal dining area offers a versatile space for an intimate dinner or a larger family get together. Watch the lake and wildlife in the comfortable living room with a new sectional couch (fall 2023) or on the wrap around deck or in the three season porch. The knotty pine interior conveys a warm, inviting feeling.

There's plenty of sleeping room in this home with 2006 sq ft of living space. There are three bedrooms plus additional space in the three season porch or family room on the lower, walk-out level.

Surrounded by tall red and white pines, maple and oak trees, the natural setting ensures privacy and plenty of wildlife viewing. Sit around a crackling fire on a summer evening and listen to the bull frogs and loons.

The beach and dock are just a short walk down a gentle slope from the cabin. After a swim, paddle or a cruise on the pontoon boat you can relax in the three season porch or on the wrap around deck. The fishing is excellent in this clear lake and the only public boat landing allows only non-motorized boats. Our 18' Northwood Pontoon Boat (renovated 2023) to fish, to swim off of and to cruise is included in the price.

Leader Lake is a 160-acre lake that has a maximum depth of 56 feet and has a hard sand shoreline. According to the DNR, the primary game fish present include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, and panfish. Because of the limited public access, fishing pressure from non-residents is light.

WI-FI, SMART TV AND DVD.

The lake home is a 5 miles from Hwy 53. You'll find the basics in nearby Minong or Solon Springs; Superior and Duluth are 45 minutes away. Hayward is 35 miles away. From Minneapolis/St. Paul it's a 2.5 hour drive.

Keywords: Lake Home, Lake Cabin, Lower Level Walkout, Pontoon Boat, Fishing, ATV Trails, Snowmobile Trails, Hunting, Ice Fishing

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $100 per dog. no dogs allowed on Lily pad
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the cabin.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave pontoon boat keys on the hook on the wall inside the rear entrance.
Please close and lock all windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No pets on the furniture .& pick up after your pet. No pets on the Lily pad.
Additional charge for 2nd dog for 100.00
No diving off dock

Important information

You need to know

Property # 381458vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Gordon

Located in Gordon, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Leader Lake and Whitefish Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Course. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Minong, WI

What's nearby

  • Leader Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitefish Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Round Lake - 56 min drive - 76.8 km
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 57 min drive - 85.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootleggers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Circle Pines - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Chipmunk - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pogo's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat ?

As of 22 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$2,099, 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 Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gordon holiday home is just steps away from Leader Lake and Whitefish Lake. Pickerel Lake is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, very spacious! Pontoon was a little dated, but otherwise we enjoyed our time on the water. Pet friendly too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The home was very nice and clean! We caught a load of fish with the grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the property and the location. We see deer outside our windows every morning. Having the pontoon boat really adds to the fun and fishing the entire lake. The added air conditioning in the main living room was very helpful on the hot days. The few things that posed some difficulty were the small dining table in the main room. It had seats for four and we had eight people. Also blinds on the two very large, west facing windows would be helpful with afternoon heat buildup in the cabin. With that being said, we love the cabin and have had four wonderful vacations on Leader Lake. Dan is great to work with and so helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin in a quiet area. My family and our dog loved the very wadable/swimmable lakefront. Check in was a breeze and communication with the host was timely but not intrusive. We enjoyed going to Pogos restaurant nearby, Ammicon Falls State Park, and spent a day in Hayward shopping.At the cabin, we were able to easily catch bluegills, some rather large, right from the dock. I also caught a decent size northern (20-22 inches) and several smaller bass from the dock. The pontoon boat is convenient, but older. Though it ran extremely well starting easily every time. My family used the kayak and paddleboard too.Overall it was great fun, and we enjoyed traveling back to the great northwoods while escaping the Texas heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and seclusion from neighbors! Fishing right off the dock catching panfish, big bass and northerns off the dock. Quiet lake with very few boaters!Accommodations were great for 3 couple and our grandson. Great space for everyone to sleep and relax.
View from deck
Sunset
Fishing from dock
Deer around lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family vacation

great house with plenty to do on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cousins get together

Overall was a very pleasant stay. Could use window treatments upstairs to keep the midday sun out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Lake and Great Owner

This is a gorgeous lake and the owners of this house are incredibly nice helpful people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you It is a joy to rent to wonderful families Thanks Judy and John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended family vacation

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was beautiful! Our grandkids loved all the beach and boating fun! A great family vacation ❤
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Glad to hear about the grandkids having fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2025

We had a wonderful time here, caught lots of fish, and spent great quality time together. We brought four generations along from 4 years old to 75, it was great. It is very peaceful we listened to loons each night and loved the wildlife. The boat included is perfect for the lake, we were there for a week and loved it, would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

North Woods Lake Cabin

The cabin was very accommodating-plenty of space for everyone. Four comfortable bedrooms, ping pong table, kayak, paddle board-everything water-lovers could want. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic lake retreat

Wonderful home on a perfect lake. Excellent fishing and boating. This was a very nice place for the entire family. The hosts ensured all details were covered. Very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Week in august

Great time! Place was as advertised clean lake nice beach. The house was well maintained and was very comfortable allowing for movie nights or games at the table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time even though the weather wasn't so great

We had a great time even though it rained a couple days and got pretty cold a couple night. Of course our dog loved it no matter what, being off-lease all week was wonderful for him.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed a week and had plenty of room for parking and the cabin, beach and lake were just what we were looking for! We took a few slow cruises on the pontoon, listened to the loons and caught fish here and on the Gordon Flowage. The kids and dogs loved the beach and our 20 month old Grandson loved the lily pad. We enjoyed the view, grilling our food and sitting by the fire making smores. Definitely what you want for a vacation minus a few ticks! Lots of them in the northwoods! We would definitely stay here again! Thanks Dan!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun experience!

Very nice property. The pontoon was great! The view and the lake were beautiful. Judy was very kind and helpful. She was very easy to het ahold of before and during the stay. We would recommend this property for a relaxing family get together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2020
Clammy and family were wonderful renters and so glad that they had a fun family vacation Come back. Would love to have you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Beauty

We were able to spend a week at this beautiful lake and home. The water was cool and very clean and we really enjoyed the use of the pontoon. Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven with us. We will cherish the memories made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
So happy to hear that you made some special memories. Thank you for your nice review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week

Such a great property! The week started with an issue with the pontoon, but Dan was quick to get someone to come look at it right away and then to find us a replacement for the week which was above and beyond. Had a great week fishing, swimming and enjoying the wildlife. The house is cozy and has everything you need to feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Cabin

We loved our stay and had a great time! I did take the rating down a notch for cleanliness. The towels and some sheets should be replaced. And there was food left in the fridge. But the cabin overall is nice and the land and lake are perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
Thank you for letting me know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, Peaceful Lake Home

Very peaceful setting for this property. The home is clean and well maintained. The home was perfect for our family to disconnect and spend time together. The wrap-around deck was perfect for morning coffee and down time throughout the day. Daily eagle, loon and otter sightings were very enjoyable. The lake seldom has more that 2 or 3 boats on it at one time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation!

The cabin and the lake were perfect for our family. This is our second year and we will definitely be back. We saw deer, eagles and caught lots of fish. I especially loved the peace and quiet of the area. Several really good eating establishments in the area came in very handy when we didn’t feel like cooking. We truly love this vacation home with it’s easy slope down to the lake and the large deck. The new portable air conditioner came in handy during several hot days. Thank you for such a treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North done right

Spacious. Clean cabin. Clean lake water. Pontoon is suitable for lake size and provided fishing opportunities for the whole family. Excellence fishing. Lake not “over run” with activity. Bring your suitcase. They are stocked and ready to provide an excellent getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Leader Lake

Beautiful lake, very quiet, house well equipped. Needs new family room furniture. Skylight leaked. Pontoon boat didn’t start and took on water. Seats on pontoon dirty and full cracks and holes. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Reimbursed us for inoperable pontoon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2024
Hi Linda, enjoyed meeting you and your family last summer. I just became aware that we could respond to a review. I agree with your assessment above and wanted to update you. As I mentioned, I dropped the boat furniture off with a local marina the winter before to refurbish and I found out last spring that it was not completed. I found another boat furniture refurbish company closer to the twin cities and it is being worked on this winter, ready for spring. The motor and pontoons were both fixed shortly after your rental. Wanted to at least update you on the progress made since your rental. Hope to see you down the road and again, sorry for unusual set of events during your stay.
Archival

8/10 Good

Had a wonderful time!

We stayed for a week in August and really enjoyed ourselves. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of sleeping room with the four bedrooms. The lake was beautiful and we water-skied, swam, and tubed almost everyday. The sand bottom was a big plus!! The lot is huge and we enjoyed games of ladder golf and croquet and had campfires at night. The Ping pong table was a big hit for the adults and the kids. Judy is very sweet and accessible, she returned our calls and answered questions really quickly. The only issue we had was we all brought our bikes and the long, sandy driveway was difficult to bike on to get to the road. The roads are very hilly and curvy and the younger ones weren't able to bike at all. Overall we loved the place and had a great time!! We will be coming back:)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house and property are lovely. There were a few odd things when we arrived—not the biggest issues in the context of our entire stay, but they were firsts for us after many VRBO rentals and were just odd…1. Upon arrival, the key was not in the lock box, but outside/below the lockbox on the deck.2. When we entered the cabin, the deck door to facing the lake) was halfway open and unlocked. 3. The towels were draped over the pegs in the bathroom (rather than folded in the closet in the bathroom).4. At bedtime, we pulled down the comforter on the bed in the master bedroom and discovered the mattress pad, a top sheet, and no fitted sheet on the mattress. I found the fitted sheet, unfolded in the closet. 5. The dryer had unfolded towels and washcloths left in the dryer.6. There was a pile of unfolded sheets on the couch/side table area of the sunroom bedroom. 7. There was marshmallow goo on the cooking forks in the entryway. I am not sure why guests would put the cooking forks back w/o cleaning them and why they weren’t cleaned prior to our arrival. The cabin floor, counters, etc. were clean and the cabin smelled like Pine-sol when we arrived. I wondered if the caretaker/housekeeper simply ran out of time or was really distracted.Leader Lake is a clean lake, located in a pretty chill, relaxing area. It was nice to have access to the pontoon. No dishwasher in the cabin. We were glad there was one air conditioner in the cabin as there were heat advisories 2 days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dan McGinnis

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We are retired and are enjoying our many hobbies which include dancing, walking, pickleball, biking, any water sport and all sorts of social events.

Why they chose this property

We chose Leader Lake because of the pristine lake and the wonderful fishing. The beauty of Northwest Wisconsin is spectacular.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy our boats: pontoon, canoe, paddleboard and kayak along with swimming, snorkeling and hiking. The family also enjoys water skiing and tubing. We watch the wildlife which includes loons and eagles. We also have turkeys in the area that are fun to see. The views from anywhere on our land or in our house are beautiful. Main reason is family time.

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