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Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms622 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Mercer, WI
  • Grand Portage Lake
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Indianhead Mountain
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Mercer

On lake.Stay at this Mercer vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Gogebic County Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Ottawa National Forest. Carow Park and Grand Portage Lake are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Presque Isle Lake - 29 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Grand Portage Lake - 36 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 37 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 44 min drive - 40.0 km
  • ABR Trails - 54 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island View Lodge - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas

I warmly welcome you to my home located in the midst of Northern Wisconsin's last remote wilderness area. This home is centrally located between Manitowish Waters, WI, Mercer, WI, Hurley, WI, and Wakefield, MI. My home is a 6700 sq. ft. custom built log home from lodge pole pines from western British Columbia.

The location is on a tranquil crystal clear lake and is within a scenic 20-minute drive to all the major ski hills in the Hurley/Ironwood/Wakefield area, have direct access to hundreds of miles of snowmobile/ATV trails, and near many breathtaking waterfalls (APRIL AND MAY ARE THE BEST WATERFALL VIEWING TIMES). I’m excited for you to enjoy your stay at this special place. As for things to do, the list is endless.

This home is designed for a relaxing retreat, a couples getaway, fun with friends, family gatherings, special events, or for recreation such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, road biking, mountain biking, fat tire biking, hiking, downhill skiing, world class cross-country skiing (skate and classic), snowshoeing, ATVing, snowmobiling, and waterfall hunting. It is within minutes to miles of groomed world class cross-country trails, walking trails, bike trails (connecting to neighboring towns/cities), and fabulous 5 star fine restaurants.

HOUSE DESCRIPTION:
- 6,700 sq. ft. finished
- Remote/quiet setting on a crystal clear motorized lake w/musky, largemouth bass, and panfish (boat landing on the lake)
-1st master bedroom on main level (queen bed, view to lake, gas fireplace, full bathroom w/Kohler steam shower, and walk-in closet)
- 2nd master bedroom on upper level (queen bed, view to lake, gas ignited wood fireplace, full bathroom w/Kohler whirlpool tub/shower, and walk-in closet)
- 3rd master bedroom on upper level (queen bed, view to lake, full bathroom w/private hallway to bathroom, and full closet)
- 4th bedroom (queen bed/loft above one of the upper level bedrooms)
- Towels, hand towels, washcloths, toilet paper & hand soap supplied; some beach towels provided
- Main level living room (view to lake, gas ignited wood fireplace, and Firestick access for streaming channels)
- Firewood supplied
- Gourmet kitchen w/dining area: Viking stove w/a VentAHood and warming shelf, 2nd KitchenAid double wall oven/microwave, SubZero refrigerator with ice maker, KitchenAid dishwasher, Keurig, traditional coffee maker, KitchenAid traditional coffee maker, French press (starter coffee supplied), KitchenAid standing mixer with attachments, 4 slice toaster, stock pots, griddle, cast iron pots and pans, baking sheets, muffin tin, pizza stone, lasagne pan, mixing bowls, measuring cups, serving platters, blender, crock pot, egg steamer, large selection of knives & utensils (kitchen fully stocked w/use of all cookware/dishes/glasses/wine glasses, spices/baking/cooking items, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, hand towels, kitchen cloths, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, plastic wrap & foil)
-High chair and Pack 'N Play
- Indoor 2nd dining room on main level (w/wet bar, built in gas grill w/a VentAHood, beverage center & DIRECTV)
-Free internet and landline phone
-Record player with Bluetooth/speakers
- Laundry room on main level w/brand new washer and dryer (laundry soap & dryer sheets supplied)
- Furnished fitness room in lower level (NordicTrack ski machine, elliptical machine, free weights, circuit weight machine & yoga/ballet barre w/wall mirror)
-Tournament quality ping pong table
- Extra beds and sitting area w/dining table in lower level (1 queen, 1 full, 2 twins & 1 futon)
- Upper level library/sitting area (w/view to lake)
- Upper level great room with view to lake and DVD player
- Attached 2 car garage and available detached 2 car garage
- ½ bath off kitchen
- Standby 20Kw Kohler generator (you will never be without power)
- Outdoor fire pit with grill (firewood supplied)
- Gas grill (propane supplied)
- Gas fire table (propane supplied)
- Deck seating for 14 people
- Spacious dock w/ladder to lake and several chairs for seating
- Boat dock
- Boat launch/landing on lake (unimproved but spacious to launch most boats)
- Lakeside storage shed
- Various fishing rods and tackle for beginners
- Crystal clear lake with sandy shoreline access; great for wading
- Reservations include use of our kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, lily pad/floating raft, life jackets, beach towels, etc.
-23' pontoon available for rent dockside-life jackets and fuel included (inquire with owner)




Property manager

Tammy Waterhouse

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Mixer
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside; guests must remove litter

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 6700 sq ft (622 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must be well behaved dogs ($300 per dog per week)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children are welcome but MUST be supervised.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Responsible events only w/max # guests under 15qty
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Note from host: Responsible events only w/max # guests under 15qty For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip
Amazing home!! Everything you could need was there! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri Anne U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chloe o.

Liked: Cleanliness
five stars says it all
lovely!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Beautiful setting, and lovely log home. Being able to look out and and enjoy the view of lake was very relaxing. Grandkids loved to be able to fish on the dock and out of pontoon. Kayaks and paddle boards were in excellent condition and fun to take out on the calm lake. Ping pong in downstairs was enjoyed. Thank you Tammy for being a fantastic host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our family has vacationed at this beautiful property for several years. That is the best recommendation I can give.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine Y., Davis Junction, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Wonderful property and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Weekend Getaway
Gorgeous log cabin, warm and inviting atmosphere. Thirty minute drive to ski at Powderhorn. Pretty view with many windows and deck overlooking the lake. Would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alyssa t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning!
This is by far the best vrbo we have ever had! Tammy was super sweet! The log cabin was so beautiful and the decor was absolutely amazing! She has everything you could ever need! The little details were just wonderful. So so happy we stayed here. Caught a lot of fish even right off the pier! We really would love to come back! It is truly a little slice of heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house with an awesome view!
We loved staying here, the views of the changing trees and lake was fantastic. The host was very accommodating to us, very responsive to our questions. Recommend to anyone needing a place away from it all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend Family Vacation
The stay was great. Very nice, large cabin. Very peaceful. Great place for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mercer Family Vacation
We had an absolutely wonderful time staying here for our family vacation. So peaceful!! This is our second time staying here and will continue our family vacations at this wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
Another great week at this beautiful home on a quiet lake. The entire family loves staying here. Tammy is very accommodating and easy to work with. She even added baby gates for our 1 year old granddaughter. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Way beyond expectations!
Pictures don’t do this property justice. When you drive in you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. This real log home is not only beautiful but decorated to the nines. The owner had several personal messages for us and welcome gifts, including wine. We had butterflies in our stomach like we have just checked into a 5 star hotel. Just when you think it couldn’t get any better you step out onto the huge deck with stairs leading down to the water. The Loons were singing and a feeling of home swept over us. The owner, Tammy, is the consummate host and she went out of her way to ensure our stay was special and worry free. To say the house and overall experience were way beyond our expectations would be a huge understatement. Thank you, Tammy for sharing your home and hospitality with us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin nestled in the woods and on a private lake with an amazing view!
We love everything about this beautiful and immaculately clean cabin. The lake is so beautiful and we fully appreciated the pontoon which is available to rent at a very reasonable price. The cabin was fully stocked with the basics and then some! The little chipmunks that came up to us on the back deck were adorable. We had some rain and after which there was the most beautiful rainbow we could see over Tammy’s cabin from the pontoon boat. Amazing! Memories made and time spent together priceless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy campers repeated
Our family was fortunate enough to spend our 2nd 4th of July in this gem of a property🇺🇸. It was nice to return to the comfortable amenities & take in all the details of the meticulous decor. The loons lulled us to sleep at night & we enjoy the fishing right off the dock. This owner has thought of absolutely everything. This property will not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time renting- home is always perfect~
This is our second time renting from Tammy and we will definitely rent from her again. Tammy has gone above and beyond to make sure you will not be missing anything during your stay. The home is gorgeous and well taken care of! Thank you again for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Haven
This house has it all! Everything from a Bluetooth speaker to a complimentary bottle of wine and chocolate’s. You’re set to feel like you’re at home. This home is short drive to skiing and restaurants. We love this house as it’s one of a kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile Stay
Very nice house and property. Highly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable Christmas of 2022
After miraculously driving 8 hours in the “blizzard of the century” to this amazing log home in the middle of nowhere, yet in the center of everything winter, three generations of my family had a week long Christmas Holiday creating many wonderful memories. I can’t say enough about the hospitality of the owner and the quality of the home and accommodations. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri Anne U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love
We Love our stays at The Last wilderness. This is our 4th Thanksgiving spent there and it is so perfect For our large Group. From crafting , cooking, ping pong tournament to the added hot Tub this year. We loved every moment. Tammy is fabulous to work with and we can’t wait to go back. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful log cabin
Beautiful and spacious home on a nice, quiet lake. Loved that it came with paddle boards, a kayak, and a canoe. I was very nice and communicative. We really enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Gem
Beautiful secluded large log cabin. Rarely saw anyone else on the lake. Was perfect for our college buddy fishing trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Another great vacation at this wonderful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Northwoods Family Vacation
We had a fabulous week with lots of laughs and made memories to last a lifetime. This log home is amazing with tons of space and lots of games to pass the time. The sunsets are absolutely incredible! Tammy was a very gracious host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
Thanks for sharing this great house. We enjoyed everything. Proximity to the lake, paddle boards, kayak, canoe and pontoon were enjoyed by all. It was nice to connect with the family in this beautiful setting,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022