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Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK

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Swimmable, Sandy Beach right out the door!
Porch in the Pines
Private Family Cabin on Meta Lake
Living Room with fireplace and wall of windows.
Open Floor Plan

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Eagle River, Wisconsin
  • Catfish Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cranberry Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Voyageur Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Eagle River, WI (EGV-Union)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK

SUMMER 2025: Booking 7 Night Stays (Friday to Friday) in the Summer

PORCH IN THE PINES: Escape to Porch in the Pines, nestled amongst the tall pines of Northern Wisconsin and bordering secluded Meta Lake. This stunning three-bed and two-bathroom lake home is more than just a vacation rental; it's a place to reconnect with loved ones and friends while sharing meals, watching a movie, or telling stories around the campfire. There is parking for four (4) vehicles in the circle drive.

HIGHLIGHTS: Outside, near the dock, there are kayaks, canoes, an oar boat, and a floating swimming dock. Enjoy smores and storytelling at night at the firepit - cozy firepit blankets and s'more sticks are provided! The garage is open in the summer and holds water noodles, rafts, and sand toys, with extra room for whatever you bring. There are many board games for family game night. A fully equipped kitchen, linens, and an outdoor grill are provided. There is a ramp from the driveway to the entry door, and the main floor has a large bath with an extra wide doorway. The covered porch wraps around the deck overlooking the water. The home has AC, a Smart TV, and a wood-burning fireplace.

BED CONFIGURATION:
Main Bedroom: Queen (Lower Level)
2nd Bedroom: Two (2) Twins (Lower Level)
3rd Bedroom: Two (2) Twins & Queen (Upper Level Loft)
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa (Lower Level)

PETS: This home is dog-friendly, so enjoy your vacation with your furry friend! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs for $20/day (a max of $120 per stay). Just select the pet option when booking your stay.

LAKE: Meta Lake is a 175-acre full-recreation lake known for great fishing, including panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and walleye. The property is flat, and you can easily get from the parking area to the lake and dock without stairs. This home is near boat launches on the 28 Chain of Lakes; however, there are no public boat launches on Meta Lake.

TRAILS: This home is adjacent to 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. ATV/UTV riders can cover a variety of terrain in the area, from paved roads to dirt routes. Enjoy hiking in the nearby Nicolet National Forest. Check out the "Map It Vilas County Trails App" to navigate all the trail systems for any sport - snowmobiling, ATVing, cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking.

THE AREA: Porch in the Pines is located on Meta Lake between downtown Eagle River and Three Lakes. Officially recognized as the Snowmobile Capital of the World, Eagle River is a haven for winter sports enthusiasts with a massive network of off-road trails to explore and recreation facilities galore. In the heart of Wisconsin's 28 Chain of Lakes region, endless ways exist to enjoy time out on the water. Packed with small-town charm, downtown Eagle River offers many shops and restaurants to explore close to home.

Vilas County TRH permit: T132-24
Vilas County Health permit: ASPR-CFNJML

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required when booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due. It is only refundable within 72 hours of the time the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount, while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days before the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance. [PLEASE NOTE:] Airbnb, VRBO, and other 3rd party online travel agencies ("OTA's") have cancellation policies that may be different AND supersede our policy. If you are not booking directly with us, please familiarize yourself with the policy of the website you are booking on.

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Northwoods Collection
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Eagle River

Located in Eagle River, Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nicolet National Forest and Catfish Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag and Kartway. Travelling with kids? Consider Elmer's Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Eagle River Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Eagle River, Wisconsin

What's nearby

  • Catfish Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eagle River Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Voyageur Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 14 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Club Denoyer - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pike's Pine Isle Lodge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lanes - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Great family get away!

Our family enjoyed the space, the view, and the local attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

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

Great stay

The property is beautiful and the house had everything we needed for our stay. It is well cared for and was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trizel W.

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

We walked in to the ambiance of the cleanness and true north woods feel. The spectacular view the of

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Gary H.

Repeating Visitor

Sand beach is great for little kids Kitchen is well supplied with variety of cooking options Fire pit is nice ambiance/ very nice pier
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron ..

Wonderful stay. Beautiful location. Very clean and spacious.

Wonderful stay. Beautiful location. Very clean and spacious.
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10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Great setting

Clean, comfortable, good location.
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8/10 Good

Deborah B.

PIP

Very peaceful, relaxing home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

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

Great Thanksgiving /Birthday Weekend

Perfect place, perfect location, perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

Porch in the Pines

The porch in the pines. The water toys. The beauty.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

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

Women’s pool team

This place gave us ladies a beautiful place to stay! Great location and beautiful view. It was clean and met all of our needs. Fit all 7 of us comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brain K.

Exceeded expectations, we had a great time.

Exceeded expectations, we had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

5 star experience all around

We had the best stay at Porch in the Pines. The cabin was super clean, equipped with everything we could ever need, the furniture was very comfortable, the lake view was gorgeous, location was great. 5 stars all around. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Relaxing

We had a great time. House was beautiful, nice sandy beach area, loved watching the loons.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

CHAD B.

Porch in the Pines for the win

Beautiful cabin, great layout, spotlessly clean!
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10/10 Excellent

Monica N.

We had 9 adults and we had plenty of space and the place is beautiful with a great view of the la...

We had 9 adults and we had plenty of space and the place is beautiful with a great view of the lake through tall pines.
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10/10 Excellent

spencer f.

Great Spot

Highly recommend this house. My wife and I stayed there recently for a wedding. Beautiful views and very cozy. Close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ania S.

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

Wonderful experience!

Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

Porch in the Pines, Eagle River, WI

The setting of the Northwoods, the private beach, beach campfire, numerous water craft, cozy decor of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Tranquil beauty

Beautiful and quiet setting. Clean, loved it!! Would definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Beautiful Lakeside Retreat

Porch in the Pines was fantastic!! The house was perfect and very accommodating. Everything you need is already there. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James B.

One of our nicest rental experiences

We have rented a number of cottages in the Three Lakes/Eagle River area over the years and this was far and away the best experience. The property was well-maintained, well equipped and beautifully located. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for in this case.

10/10 Excellent

Nora P.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had an awesome weekend. The cabin is nice and very clean and the fishing was excellent. We definitely will be coming back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Everything you need!

This property has a very well stocked kitchen, plenty of place settings, cookware in excellent condition. Loved the dock and large variety of water craft. Large supply of bath towels. Overall very pleased with our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Good fishing and the water was so clean! Our dog loved going for swims during the day and there a...

Good fishing and the water was so clean! Our dog loved going for swims during the day and there are lots of beautiful hiking trails just a short drive away. The beds super comfy, we slept like rocks. I can`t say enough about this place from the ease of booking to enjoying a relaxing 4 nights away from the city. We can`t wait to go back as this is our new favorite spot!

10/10 Excellent

michael M.

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

Wonderfu,l Relaxing Get Away

This home is beautifully appointed, clean, and comfortable. It met all of our expectations. It was a great time spent with family. Thank you for being quickly responsive to our questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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