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Lakefront vacation home with 300 ft. of private, South West facing, shoreline.
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6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 12 334.5 sq m
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Mercer, WI
- Grand Portage Lake
- Plunkett Lake
- Lake of the Falls18 min drive
- Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 on top floor
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Lakefront vacation home with 300 ft. of private, South West facing, shoreline.
Note: - Please download and read the rental contract before booking any dates. The rental contract can be found on the same page as you pay for the rental which is one of the last pages in the booking process. We won't approve any booking until we know that you downloaded and signed the contract and you have stated so in an email to us within VRBO.
Note: Here are some of the rules listed in the contract, but not all of them.
- SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED anywhere on the property meaning you can't
smoke inside or outside at this vacation home. Violators may be asked to leave
because our insurance will not cover damage to the property(s) related to
smoking.
- NO HEAVY DRINKING. If you have members of your group that drink a lot, (more than 6 drinks a night) don't rent this property. This is a place for families to enjoy not a place to drink hard and party. If the neighbors call me about your group or even just a member that is drunk, we may have to remove your entire group and you would loose the rental period and your security deposit.
This has never happened in 20 plus years of owning multiple rental properties but we have to protect our license to rent out the house and people getting
drunk and rowdy and bothering neighbors is not going be tolerated.
- No parties or inviting other people other than what we approved on the
contract or in writing. Email us for approval if someone wants to visit, it is
usually OK if its 2-3 people but we have to know and approve it first.
- No pets (this does not mean it is pet allergen free).
- Majority of the group must be over the age of 35, unless it is a family(s) or
father/son/daughter type combinations. Person signing contract must be
over the age of 35 unless we approve them ahead of time.
- See other rules we have listed in the contract before booking.
- From the third weekend in June to the third weekend in August, we only allow
7 night stays and they must be Saturday to Saturday. We also only allow the
week between Christmas and New Years to be booked as a week. The rest of
the year can have stays as short as 3 nights.
Description:
Big Bear Family Cabins L.L.C. is on a private lake meaning there is no public access, which keeps it much more peaceful and quite. The lake has about 50-70 acres of water depending on who is rating acreage and what depths they count, and neighbors have verbally agreed to not use gas outboards, so it stays quite and peaceful. We also require catch and release fishing for Musky but you can keep other species if they are of legal size and season, and you have a WI fishing license. The lake is a public lake without a public access point.
Our deck looks over approximately 300' of Southwest facing shoreline without having to look at neighbors , other than houses across the lake. We have a pier and several fishing boats with electric motors, canoes, and a paddle boat that are free to use.
The living room has a cathedral ceiling with windows facing the lake. There is a 22' tall stone fireplace from the floor to the ceiling. The Dining room and Master bedroom also face the lake. There is a large deck overlooking the lake and the only neighbors that can be seen from the deck are across the lake.
The lake has good Musky, Bass, and Northern Pike fishing, along with endless bluegills for kids can catch right from the pier.
In addition to the living room mentioned there is a rec room with TV, pool table, air hockey, a basketball game and lots of other games for kids on rainy days.
Almost the entire house interior is cedar or pine and the atmosphere is very lodge-like and while it is not a log cabin it is almost all wood inside and out. .
The end of our driveway directly connects to a branch of the snowmobile and ATV trail. We don't get much traffic here but it is nice to have direct trail access. Guests can walk to a small restaurant about 1/4 mile away,. It is usually open 3-4 days a week.
We have a rental contract that you will need to sign and return before a rental can take place. We need to make sure your group is of legal age and will not violate local ordinances which limit the amount of noise and the number of people that can be at a rental property.
We have 3-4 Smart TV's, with access to the internet so you can bring your Netflix account number or similar streaming passwords to use there. We do not have satellite TV Most shows are now available online through Netflix, YouTube Amazon etc. We do not pay for these options but you can use your account from home on any Smart TV. There are a few channels we get through the air with a TV antenna.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Mercer
Located in Mercer, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area and Moose Lake State Natural Area, while Mercer Depot Museum and Little Bohemia Lodge are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mercer, WI
What's nearby
- Carow Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Lake of the Falls - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
- Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
- Nokomis Lake - 35 min drive - 25.7 km
- Lake of the Torches Casino - 39 min drive - 40.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Wolf's Den - 7 min drive
- Around The Corner Pub - 6 min drive
- Liberty Way Tap House - 10 min drive
- Beaver Lodge - 2 min walk
- Muskies Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Alex Elkins

We own two lake front vacation rental properties in the area and have been renting out houses to people since 2001.
Why they chose this property
This property has a real north woods or up north feeling to it. It has much more privacy than most lakefront properties and with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms it can handle up to 12 guests without anyone sleeping on couches, or waiting in line for a bathroom. The setting and view of the lake are truly beautiful.
We do not allow people to sleep on couches, so please do not book it if you have more than 12 people including all kids.
We do not allow people to sleep on couches, so please do not book it if you have more than 12 people including all kids.
What makes this property unique
Massive stone fireplace in a room with a 22' tall cathedral ceiling. Also a large rec room for rainy days. Directly on the ATV and snowmobile trail. Walking distance to the Beaver Lodge a small restaurant where you can order a pizza or eat dinner.
Languages:
English
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