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Private & Quaint Cabin in Mercer. Close To Town With Many Northwoods Amenities.

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Exterior
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Driveway leading to the cabin
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mercer, WI
  • Grand Portage Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mercer Depot Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake of the Falls
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Private & Quaint Cabin in Mercer. Close To Town With Many Northwoods Amenities.

The Northernwood is an ideal cabin for the adventurous couple or family. Three bedrooms (two bedrooms with queen size beds and one with two twin beds), two baths, great room, washer/dryer, fireplace and outdoor fire pit all add to the comfort/charm of your north woods experience (firewood is not guaranteed, you can pick some up in town). Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, ice maker and microwave. Over three acres on a dead-end road provides you with privacy even though you are less than four miles from the quaint town of Mercer with its many shops, restaurants and other amenities. There is direct access to both snowmobile and ATV/UTV trails, and only 2 blocks from shared access to Spider Lake. Two single kayaks are also available for your use.

Property manager

Bill Buhmann
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Pets are welcome as long as they are well behaved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please contact owner if bringing a pet.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mercer

Located in Mercer, this cabin is in a rural area. 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.
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Mercer, WI

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage Lake - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mercer Depot Museum - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lake of the Falls - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 24 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 37 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf's Den - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pines Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Lodge Resort - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private & Quaint Cabin in Mercer. Close To Town With Many Northwoods Amenities. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Private & Quaint Cabin in Mercer. Close To Town With Many Northwoods Amenities.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private & Quaint Cabin in Mercer. Close To Town With Many Northwoods Amenities.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private & Quaint Cabin in Mercer. Close To Town With Many Northwoods Amenities. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Carow Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Grand Portage Lake. Mercer Depot Museum and Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Great trip

The cabin was in a great location, clean, and very nice. I had to contact the host with a question and he responded very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

UTV trip

Spent a long weekend riding the trails in the area. The trails were close and easy to find. We put on over 350 miles. The cabin was perfwct for unqinding after a long day of riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

UTV vacation/ get away

Our stay was Aug 19-22 and. The weather was perfect for trail riding. The cabin was perfect like always. Thank you for another great vacation Bill.. See you next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charity M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Quaint yes, quiet no.

This is a well-appointed, well-stocked cabin surrounded by beautiful trees. It looks peaceful. However, there is road noise from both sides, you can hear all the activities and conversations from cabins on the neighboring hillsides and all of the lake noise of boats and parties. The kayaks create the illusion of water access, but there is none within walking distance. Beds were comfortable, but the basement is very dank and 2 of the bedrooms are located there. If you're sensitive to smells, this isn't the place for you. We received communication through VRBO moments after arriving, not to welcome us, but to inform us of an additional pet fee. Went back outside and saw there is a camera over the front door which gave us an awkward and creepy vibe coming and going or using the deck freely. I imagine this cabin is a beautiful winter retreat, we enjoyed the trees and appreciated the bird feeders were all filled. The nearby Winman MTB trails are awesome. The dank basement, noise and feeling of being watched made this cabin a poor fit for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Wonderful getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and very inviting. We walked, had lake time and loved spending down time with our family, our son came from Colorado!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Mercer cabin

We did not spend much time in cabin. Four of us were not familiar with keyless entry system. We had hard time entering first time because of lack of instructions Other than that, we enjoyed immensly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A cute place

This house was perfect for what we needed. Our family used to have a house on Spider Lake so this was like going home. The rooms are very small and there is not a ton of space, but it was perfect for what we needed at the time. The beds are comfy, but the one bedroom with twin beds is barely moveable - they are end to end with no walking room so it is not good for 2 adults (kids would have no issue). We walked between the home and our friends place with no issues and the stars were beautiful. One thing - the kayak landing on the property is difficult to get the boats to and you cannot use the boat landing on Mills Point to get to Spider Lake because this home is not part of the point. So make sure you can carry the kayaks through a bit of terrain (although not overly crazy).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short on sleeping area

We were surprised at the listing stating that it slept up to six people. For four men the room in the lower level that held two single beds was not enough room for our two guys. We were happy for the couch against the wall on the upper level where one of our guys slept all week
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

UTV family getaway!

Great private location, but yet close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this property. Quite and cozy! Would love to visit again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Mercer / vacation

Beautiful place to stay, perfect for us we came to trail ride. Perfect cabin perfect location and the property manager is a great guy. Thanks for everything.. Hope to go back next year...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

We completely enjoyed our stay at this quiet cabin in the woods. It was clean with all the amenities you would need. The kids enjoyed the kayaks that were available. We were also thankful for the AC as our stay was in August. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Relaxing

Nicely maintained cabin in the woods. Quiet area but close enough to town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

relaxing get away

wonderful cabin, enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Delightful Cabin

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the cabin in Mercer. The owners have made it so comfortable and welcoming, It feels like home! The area has so many interesting things to do - hiking, boating, biking and more! I loved riding the Vilas and Iron County bike trails!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Nice cabin & great host

The cabin has nice modern amenities. Having a microwave, refrigerator/freezer with a working icemaker, and internet connection made the stay very pleasant. What we most appreciated though was the fact that the host responded to any questions very quickly. We had an issue with a water leak. Bill had the property manager and the plumber there within the hour.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Once again this property does not disappoint. This is our 3rd annual fishing trip up here in the north woods at this property. We have no desire to look else where.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

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

4 day visit

Had a issue after check in. Bill addressed the problem immediately as well as issued me a partial refund for the inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J., River Falls, Wi

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

Peaceful

This cabin is located in woods, so quiet. On a dead end road so traffic is almost non existent. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

MARK S.

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

Great Northwoods Location

This is a nice cabin in a secluded area. Perfect for UTV and snowmobile adventures. You can see the lake from the cabin but there is no public access to the lake. Cabin is well stocked and has everything you will need to enjoy your stay. Owner was available and responded promptly when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Excellent cabin

This cabin is excellent, clean and very nice overall. The host was very friendly and easy to talk with. The cabin is close to orv trails and downtown mercer. We would definitely stay here again. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Sxs trip

Great location for a family sxs trip easy to get to and good trailer access I love the fact you can actually have a fire at this location a lot of places will not let you use the fireplace/fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Quaint cabin in the trees

Cabin is secluded but close to town. Beautiful area. We enjoyed the access right from the cabin to the OHV trails. Encountered plenty of turkey and deer in the neighborhood. Even a bear crossed our path on the Hwy in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bill Buhmann

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Purchased the Northernwood as a getaway property for me, my wife Cheryl and my two college-aged daughters in 2010. Still living in the Chicago area, but looking to spend more and more time in Mercer as we reach retirement.

Why they chose this property

The Northernwood is a perfect north woods getaway. Although not directly on a lake, it has shared access to Spider lake only two blocks away and hundreds of lakes that you could travel to within 30 minutes. Nestled on a wooded 3 1/2 acre lot on a dead-end road, it has all of the privacy that you would want. The Northernwood has direct access to both ATV and Snowmobile trails. There are over 200 miles of ATV/UTV trails in Iron County, and thousands of miles of snowmobile trails in Iron and neighboring counties.

Languages:

English

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