Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Catfish Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Eagle River, WI
Catfish Lake
Place, Catfish Lake
8 min walk
Cranberry Lake
Place, Cranberry Lake
4 min drive
Voyageur Lake
Place, Voyageur Lake
9 min drive
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
47 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
Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome!
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.
WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP: 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)
DOG FRIENDLY: This home is dog-friendly, so enjoy your vacation with your furry friend! We allow up to 2 dogs for $40/day (a maximum of $250 per stay). Just select the pet option when booking your stay. Pets MUST be crated if left alone. NO EXCEPTIONS. Guests are responsible for their pets while on the property, including any damage caused by them.
AMENITIES YOU'LL LOVE: • Fireplace • Outdoor firepit • Large dock with great fishing and kayaks • Large Deck with Propane grill and Outdoor seating
LAKES: 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 near 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.
GOOD TO KNOW: There is a ramp to the front door, and the walk to the lake is level.
ABOUT YOUR HOST: At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we are a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means that when you stay with us, you can always expect: • Locally owned & operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area • 24/7 guest communication if anything arises during your stay • Lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance • Professionally cleaned and maintained properties for comfort and peace of mind • Inspected before each arrival to ensure every detail is guest-ready
Vilas County TRH permit: T132-24 Vilas County Health permit: ASPR-CFNJML
CANCELLATION POLICY: At Vacation Rental Collective, we understand the importance of flexibility for travelers when it comes to cancellations. Travelers are subject to the cancellation policy applicable to the specific booking platform on which they made their reservation. Guests are encouraged to review the cancellation terms and conditions provided by the booking platform at the time of booking and familiarize themselves with the specific terms and conditions applicable to their reservation. For example, if booking through Airbnb, VRBO, , and other similar OTA sites.
When booking directly through us on our Vacation Rental Collective website a non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of 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 to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes 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 that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.
Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Northern Wisconsin Vacation Rental, Northwoods Cabin, Northern Wisconsin AirBnB, or Northwoods Wisconsin VRBO for your group! Whether you're snowmobiling, fishing, boating, ATVing, or hiking, VRC has your perfect lodging accommodations.
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Eagle River
Located in Eagle River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Catfish Lake and Cranberry Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Three Lakes Center for the Arts and Elmer's Fun Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Eagle River Stadium or Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Eagle River Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Trigs Eagle River - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Andy's Pontoon Saloon - 11 min drive
Sorella - 8 min drive
Dairy Queen - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome!?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome! on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$931, 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 Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Beach, Swim Raft, Fire Pit, AC - Perfect Family Lakehome! located?
This family-friendly Eagle River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Catfish Lake and Cranberry Lake. Nicolet National Forest and Voyageur Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great fishing, great swimming, well stocked. Would stay again.
Kyle W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Hi Kyle,
Thank you so much for your recent review! We are delighted to hear that you were able to enjoy the fishing, swimming and found the home to be well appointed. Your recommendation is invaluable to us and we are honored to call you our guest! Looking forward to hosting you again for another memorable stay!
Kind regards,
-Holly
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jill G.
4 March 2026
Amazing Stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our fifth time staying at this home and we have an amazing experience each time. The home is clean, close to town & has a beautiful view out to the lake. We visit this home on an annual ice fishing trip each year, and can't wait to come back again next year!
Jill G.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Thank you so much for the nice review Jill. We love having you come for your annual ice fishing trip and we appreciate how nicely you take care of the property during your stay. We hope to see you back in 2027!
This cabin has everything we needed, it was super clean and comfortable, and had beautiful views from the windows facing the lake. We hope to come stay again - highly recommend!
Jennifer G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that the cabin had everything you needed and that you enjoyed the cleanliness, comfort, and those beautiful lake views. It means a lot to know you had a great stay, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for the recommendation!
Took a short trip with my mom and her pup to this wonderful location. The wildlife viewing opportunity in early summer is amazing from the dock. Every morining we woke up to the birds singing and fresh air.
Casey P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Casey,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your mom and pup were able to enjoy the local wildlife and fresh air. We look forward to hosting you again for another memorable stay!
Kind regards,
-Holly
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brain K.
9 July 2021
Exceeded expectations, we had a great time.
Exceeded expectations, we had a great time.
Brain K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
CHAD B.
13 December 2021
Porch in the Pines for the win
Beautiful cabin, great layout, spotlessly clean!
CHAD B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Monica N.
23 July 2021
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.
Monica N.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Gary H.
17 August 2024
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
Gary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for choosing to stay with us, Gary. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sand beach, which is great for little kids, the well-supplied kitchen with a variety of cooking options, the nice ambiance of the fire pit, and the very nice pier.
We strive to provide our guests with the best possible experience, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We will continue to maintain these high standards to ensure all our guests have a memorable stay.
We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
spencer f.
11 October 2022
Great Spot
Highly recommend this house. My wife and I stayed there recently for a wedding. Beautiful views and very cozy. Close to town.
We had a great time. House was beautiful, nice sandy beach area, loved watching the loons.
Michelle G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
11 June 2020
Our family and another family stayed for a long weekend. It was the perfect spot! Our kids loved ...
Our family and another family stayed for a long weekend. It was the perfect spot! Our kids loved the sandy frontage and all of the boats available on the property! We would love to come back soon!
Jennifer N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dianne D.
23 August 2022
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.
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.
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!
Alison M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David F.
22 September 2023
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.
David F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark V.
4 October 2025
Wisconsin's Lakeside Serenity
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Walking into the cabin felt so inviting. This was our second year there. We enjoyed making family memories sitting around a campfire by the lake. Being out on the lake in the kayaks and paddle boat was so enjoyable. The sunrises over the lake were breathtaking. We got up early everyday so we wouldn't miss them.
Mark V.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2025
Thank you so much for returning and sharing such a heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that your family had another wonderful stay and made special memories by the campfire and out on the lake. The sunrises truly are something magical — we love that you made a point to enjoy them each morning. We look forward to welcoming you back again for more relaxing and memorable moments!
About the host
Hosted by Northwoods Collection
Premier Host
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