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Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest

Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest

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Welcome to the Elk Inn!
View of home and pier from lake
View of kitchen
View of great room facing lake with 65-inch TV & fireplace
alternate view of great room & foyer

Overview of Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Pickerel, WI
  • Popular LocationPickerel Lake22 min drive
  • Popular LocationPotawatomi Carter Casino30 min drive
  • Popular LocationMole Lake Casino36 min drive
  • AirportRhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest

Looking for a place big enough for your extended family or someplace you can share with friends? Come stay at The Elk Inn and let our lake home be the place where you create wonderful memories year after year. Our year-round 4000 square foot home on 212 acre full recreation Lily Lake offers ample living space with incredible lake views, abundant land and water activities, and the peace and solitude of the great Northwoods. Listen to the loons and whippoorwills, watch our resident eagle take flight, enjoy the beautiful sunsets, or just relax by the fire with family and friends. Our property consists of 3 wooded acres with 220 feet of lake frontage and beautiful unspoiled views.
Our clean, 2009 home is fully-furnished and has warm, inviting decor that gives you the comforts of home with nature at your doorstep. On the main floor you will find the great room complete with a large, beautiful slate fireplace, cathedral ceiling, and abundant windows with lake views – a favorite gathering place. Adjacent to the great room is a generous sized kitchen which boasts a large hand-chiseled family-size table which seats 8-10, an eat-at kitchen island with seating for 5, and an additional corner breakfast nook that seats up to 5. This well-stocked kitchen also offers a full line of appliances and more beautiful lake views. A powder room and separate laundry room complete with full size washer and dryer are located off the kitchen. Also off the kitchen is an oversized deck complete with a gas grill and deck furniture -- a perfect place for eating, taking in sunsets, or stargazing. On the main level you will also find two master suites complete with queen sized beds and full baths in each. The hallway adjoining the two masters has a ship’s ladder going to an upper private bedroom with four twin size beds. On the lower walk-out level of the home, you find two additional private bedrooms with queen sized beds as well as bunk beds or a trundle bed. You will also find another full bath, a large family room for adults and/or children to gather (more lake views!), and a mudroom with access to the oversized attached garage. Outside the garage is an outdoor firepit and a large covered lower concrete patio with an additional seating area to gather.
Our lake front has a pier for swimming and fishing and is well-suited for rental guests to bring a boat. If you do not have your own boat, we have a canoe and 3 recreational kayaks available to all of our guests as well as the option of renting our 24 ft. pontoon boat (14 person or 2200 lb. capacity). Our 32 ft. pier extends from a natural, rocky shoreline and is complete with a swim ladder and an excellent area for swimming. Our swim area has a hard sand/cobble bottom and no weeds. The water is 2-3 ft. deep near shore and 5-6 ft. deep near the end of the pier. We also have an Otter Island swim raft for your family to enjoy. Our property also offers an additional outdoor camping area with firepit, an outdoor swing facing the lake, a large hammock, and easy access to the Nicolet National Forest and other public lands with recreation trails for mountain biking, hiking, ATV, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Nearby you will also find beaches, whitewater kayaking/rafting/tubing on the Wolf River, golf, downhill skiing, and numerous family activities including a brand new state of the art Potawatomi indoor recreation facility located in Crandon - a family favorite! Whether you choose to spend your time on the water or on land, we guarantee you will be able to create many wonderful memories you and your loved ones will cherish for many years to come. Come see and experience our Northwoods lakehouse retreat for yourself!

Property manager

John and Traci Elkin

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Provide most child/baby items; inquire for details

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Strict No Pet Policy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking policy in or on property
Hot tub and paddleboards are for owner use only and are not included in rental. Failure to respect this rule will result in forfeiture of deposit.
Tenants are expected to follow check-in/check-out procedures and times.
Strict no smoking, no pets and no fireworks policy on or in property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pickerel

Located in Pickerel, this holiday home is on a lake. Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center and Camp Five Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nicolet National Forest and Pickerel Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Kovac Planetarium, or check out an event or a game at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Nicolet National Forest - 21 min drive
  • Pickerel Lake - 22 min drive
  • Potawatomi Carter Casino - 30 min drive
  • Mole Lake Casino - 36 min drive
  • Crandon International Off-Road Raceway - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Final Lap - 23 min drive
  • Pickerel Point Resort - 30 min drive
  • Wild Rose Pub & Grill - 15 min drive
  • Windfall Inn - 21 min drive
  • Debi's Northern Firelite Supper Club - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Northwoods Lake House Retreat Near Nicolet National Forest located?

This family-friendly Pickerel holiday home is located on a lake, 5.6 mi (9 km) from Nicolet National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pickerel Lake and Mole Lake Casino. Lake Lucille and Camp Five Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

ceanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect northwoods getaway
Absolutely wonderful in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sharyl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House!
This was a fantastic house! We have rented several lake houses with another family and this was by far our favorite house. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The lake was beautiful and enjoyed by everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Janel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views
This home surpassed my expectations. It was so clean and there was plenty of space. The beds were very comfortable. The deck had a beautiful view of the lake. The area surrounding the home is very private, with lots and trees and foliage. The walk down to the lake is steep but worth every step. The water is very clean and calm. Our children loved the raft in the water. If you are looking for some quiet time in nature, this is the place to stay. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Peggy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake home
Property is very well kept and provided a fun vacation for our whole family. Even though our stay was short, we swam, fished, kayaked, had fires every evening, and enjoyed our family time together. A wonderful time was had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At the Lake
We all had a great time! Everything we needed was there and had no issues. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Traci Elkin

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Our family has always had a passion for the outdoors. We purchased the land our property is on in 2000 and camped on it for 9 years before building our lake house. Over the past decade, we have created many wonderful memories here and now we hope to offer others the same opportunity.

Why they chose this property

We built this home with the idea of having several families stay together at the same time. We both have large families and we love having a place for multiple generations of family to gather or just getting a group of friends together to catch up and relax.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with this property because of the breathtaking unspoiled views, the bountiful pine, birch and maple trees, and the peacefulness of this lake. We enjoy all seasons here doing everything from mountain biking, hiking, swimming and boating in the summer to snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter.
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