Located in Eagle River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kemp Natural Resources Station and Dam Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Elmer's Fun Park and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag. Travelling with kids? Consider Kartway, or check out an event or a game at Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Lake of the Torches Casino - 43 min drive - 62.5 km
Getting around
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort - 8 min drive
DJ's Northwood's Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
Kaig Stand - 6 min drive
Jamie’s Java - 9 min drive
Honey Bear Inn Tavern - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?
As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$3,129, 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 Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far located?
This family-friendly Eagle River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dam Lake and Paradise Lake. Elmer's Fun Park and North Nokomis Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice spacious cabin that is great for large families with kids. Location was close to everything but still felt remote. Also had a lot of activities and large dock space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thanks so much, Stefanie!
We’re very glad that Sprucewood worked for you and that you enjoyed your stay, we greatly appreciate that you took the time to review us, and we hope to see you again!
All the best,
Liz
The property was perfect for our family get together. Check in was easy. Communication was great throughout. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We would definitely love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thanks so much for your kind review, Alia!
We are very glad Sprucewood worked for you and your family and would love nothing more than to host you again. Just let us know when you are thinking - and don't forget fall, winter, and spring are just as engaging, beautiful, and restorative as summer. ;)
Take care and all the best,
Liz
The home was plenty big enough for our family of 12. The availability of the kayak and paddle board was a hit with the grand kids as well as the slack line. The dock was big enough for us to just hang out, fish, swim and enjoy the scenery. Fishing was great. Having a cleaning table available was a plus. We brought a lot of fish home. I definitely recommend this home to stay at.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2026
Thanks so much for your review, Terry!
We are grateful for your visit and that you took the time to share what you especially liked with us and our future renters - we all appreciate it very much.
We hope you had a great trip home, have a wonderful rest of your weekend, and hope to see you again!
All the best,
Liz
Fantastic lake views at this spotless vacation rental.The best stocked property we've every stayed at!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Oh my gosh, thank you for your kind review, Patti!
We are so glad the property worked so well for you and grateful you took the time to share with us and others.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, and we hope to see you again sometime!
Take care and all the best,
Liz
The place was wonderful! The Grandkids had so much fun playing ping pong, swimming, painting rocks. We loved the large deck with the big table for eating together and playing cards. Our host was very receptive and wanted to make sure everything was fine. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Hi Anne,
Thanks again for your visit and now for your kind review! We are so glad Sprucewood worked well for your family and are excited to host you again next year! We'll be in touch and wish you all the best in the meantime.
Take care and talk soon,
Liz
Three generations of family enjoyed this perfect five bedroom northwoods, lakeside cabin. We swam, kayaked, and paddleboarded daily. Lots of northwoods hiking nearby. Three sliding glass doors from three different rooms opened onto a great deck overlooking the lake. Recycling and composting made easy. A friendly host responds quickly and provides helpful information.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your warm and wonderful review! I love how you hit the highlights and appreciate your kind words. And thanks for calling out the recycling and composting specifically!
We'd love to host you again and hope it works, so just let us know. As I mentioned, the house is really great all year round.
Take care and all the best,
Liz
Sprucewood is vacation nirvana for our family! If you are looking for the perfect canvas to create lasting family memories you have found it. You don’t even have to add water, it is already there!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Hi Greg, Thanks so much for your warm and wonderful review! We love that you love the house and are so glad to share it with you. Let us know when you want to come back - winter, spring, summer, and fall are all great. ;)
Great place to stay! The layout of the house was perfect for multiple families, giving everyone plenty of privacy and space to spread out. The boat and fishing dock were the best — tons of space with beautiful furniture right on the dock to relax and enjoy the view. Communication with the host was always prompt and friendly. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Thanks so much for your warm review, Edita! We are grateful you took the time to write and are so glad the property was a good fit for you and your family. As you know, I really appreciate your communication and would give you 10 stars on that if I could! Thank you again for your booking and your review and we hope to host you again sometime!
All the best,
Liz
Liz is very responsive and the house is set up well for large groups, we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hi Tracy,
Thank you very much for your kind review!
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that you would like to stay again. We hope for that opportunity - in general and so you get to enjoy the new oven specifically! ;)
Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your summer.
Liz
We had an absolutely incredible stay here while coming to town to snowmobile. The house was extremely comfortable and easily had enough space for our 13 person group. The kitchen space was well equipped and the adjoining dining room made it such a fun place to cook and hang out. The guys absolutely loved the pool table downstairs! It’s super easy to get to snowmobile rental shops and you there are some cute restaurants/bars nearby.The only thing we regretted is not staying much longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2026
Oh Liza, thank you so much for this warm review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and grateful you took the time to share your experiences with us and others. Thank you again, happy spring, and we hope to see you again next year! Take care and all the best, Liz
Hi Chuck,
Thanks for your generous review and so sorry for the delay - I just realized I never replied. We appreciate that you took the time to share your thoughts and are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
We hope you will consider Sprucewood for your next visit to the Northwoods. Check out our updated VRBO listing to see the changes we've made since you were there last. We think you will like the improvements you see. They are what we expected you to see last winter!
All the best,
Liz
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Matt E.
26 July 2018
Great experience at a wonderful location
Perfect location for our family and friends. Beautiful weather during the day and stunning views of the stars at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We are really glad you had a great time. We would love to have you back!
Beautiful, comfortable home on the most relaxing lake. Spend a week there this August with our kids and in laws (and 4 legged family!) and we remarked several times how ideal everything was!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Thanks for your kind review, Katie! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the house and we look forward to hosting you next year!!
We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and will be in touch soon.
All the best,
Liz
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jeni T.
5 November 2018
Always love being at Sprucewood!
It’s our home away from home and we love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
We love having you stay with us for all these years. Thanks Jenny
Beautiful lake, roomy house for family, loved being able to bring our little dog:)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Hi Tim and Laurie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review! We are glad the house worked for you, appreciate your booking, and hope to see you again sometime.
All the best,
Liz
As always Sprucewood had us relaxed and enjoying our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thanks so much for your kind review, Jeni! As always, we love being able to share Sprucewood with you and appreciate the care you show the house. All the best to you and yours, happy holidays, and we'll see you in 2023! Liz
A relaxing winter escape to Sprucewood! Awesome to see the north woods snow covered and back in business again. Great base for snowmobile trails with groomers out in force. Couldn’t ask for better family time in such a comfortable and well stocked place. Sprucewood never disappoints and we are so happy to be able to enjoy it in the summer and winter! Only complaint is it goes by too fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Thanks so much for your warm review, Greg!
We are so glad you and the fam are able to enjoy the house and area all year round and are happy to share it with you. We'll talk soon about the summer - which will be here before you know it!
Take care and all the best,
Liz
Property very clean and well stocked. Owner communicated very well with us. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thanks so much for your generous review and kind words, Anonymous D! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and it was fun talking to you along the way. We hope to welcome you and your friends again another time - and for a longer stay! All the best, Liz
We had our family vacation in this house and it worked well for all 4 families. Great view and well laid out so each family had a separate space but room to all be together for meals and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thanks Mandi,
Glad to hear you had a great time! Hope to see you again next summer.
We had a wonderful experience at this property for our annual Thanksgiving gathering. The house was spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view of Dam Lake. I highly recommend this property for a larger group of people. It was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Dee! We are SO glad Sprucewood worked for your family for the holiday and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and others. Take care, happy holidays, and we hope to see you again soon! Liz
Always enjoy our time at Sprucewood….when we leave at the end of our stay we do so anticipating our return…this was our 35th May at Sprucewood!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Jeni! We love having you and your family and look forward to seeing you all again soon! Take care and all the best, Liz
Accommodations were perfect for our stay. Little features that made it stand out were the heated bathroom floors, the fireplace, Sonos sound system, and steam breathing dragon above fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Hi Mike, Thanks so much for your review and kind words. We're glad you appreciated the little details - we do too! Please come back anytime. Take care and all the best, Liz
We have been to Sprucewood many times in past years. The new improvements are wonderful. This home has everything you need for a magical vacation!! Beautiful property,lake frontage and home are everything needed for a great vacation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Hi Dave,
Thanks so much for your kind words and generous review! You they mean that much more coming from you. ;)
We hope you and the fam enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again very soon!
Take care and all the best,
Liz