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Crane Lake, WI Retreat

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Exterior
Exterior
Frontyard / Driveway
Entrance / Kitchen
Large table for 6

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crane Lake
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Pickerel, WI
  • Place, Crane Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lily Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Crane Lake, WI Retreat

Come get away from it all and take a vacation on beautiful Crane Lake. Crane Lake is 355 acres and is connected by a channel to Pickerel Lake which is about 1200 acres.h

Here you can fish, boat, swim, kayak, paddle board, atv, snowmobile and just enjoy nature! There are also 2 casinos nearby.
-- The boat landing is conveniently located a block down the road.
-- You can leave on ATVs from the cabin about 5 miles down pavement to Augustus springs trails.
-- There are numerous places in the area to get lunch, dinner or drinks.

The cabin has 4 bedrooms:
-- Bedroom 1: 1 Queen Bed
-- Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Bed / 1 Twin Bed Bunk + 3 mini bunks for children
-- Bedroom 3: 1 Queen Bed
-- Bedroom 4: 1 Full-Size Bed
-- 2 Pullout Sofa
-- 2 portable cots available .. Can be set up in the overflow room on lower level

The kitchen is equipped with all the necessities needed.
Towels and linens are provided. There are extra linens/blankets available for the pullout sofa & cots.

We do allow dogs but you must pick up after them.

Outside you will find 2 kayaks & 1 paddle board. You will need to provide your own life vests. It is not the best frontage for swimming as it can become silty but fun to catch panfish off the dock! It’s nice to jump off the boat in the middle of the lake or at the small island on Crane Lake, otherwise there is a sandbar on Pickerel Lake or a sandy beach at 'Pickerel Point Resort Bar and Grill.' There is a gas grill available for use on the deck and a fire pit.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

Pets allowed
Only dogs and a limit of 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1663483vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pickerel

Located in Pickerel, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Forest County Forest and Crane Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center and Forest County Fairground. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Pickerel, WI

What's nearby

  • Crane Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lily Lake - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Crystal Lake - 17 min drive - 13.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Long Shots Tavern - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Walleye Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Final Lap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casa Mexicana - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crane Lake, WI Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crane Lake, WI Retreat?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crane Lake, WI Retreat on 26 Jan 2027 start from AU$500, 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 Crane Lake, WI Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crane Lake, WI Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crane Lake, WI Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crane Lake, WI Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crane Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Woods Island. Pickerel Lake and Berendsen Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeremy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric was a great host, the house was clean and had everything we needed. Eric was quick to respond to my questions and made everything run smoothly while we were there. The fishing was great, I highly recommend staying here if you're looking for a true north woods feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely updated cottage on lake. Comfortable accommodations for our group. Everything as described and in working order.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was beautiful and had all the things we needed. Eric was very responsive and helpful. The beds were comfortable and the view was gorgeous. I forgot my diamond earrings and Eric helped return them. Wonderful place and hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

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

Northwoods trip

Nicely updated cottage on lake front. Ample parking for 4 vehicles. Comfortable accommodations for our group of 5 adults. Everything as described and in working order.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was just wonderful! A great location that is close to neighbors but still felt private, a home that is newly renovated, a great swimming area for our kids, a beautiful view, and a great lake for fishing, we really had it all this time around. The owner, Eric, and his family, really took great pride in making this a relaxing place to stay and it truly felt like home to us for a week. Our kids enjoyed playing in the water with our 1yo lab – swimming, jumping from the raft, paddle boating, catching frogs, watching deer wade in the lily pads, muskrats, and many families of ducks. Fishing from the pier, there were plenty of small panfish, but we did bring our boat and ventured out for some great bass fishing, bluegills and walleyes too. We also enjoyed watching the many loons, eagles, and osprey while out on the water. A week really wasn’t enough time to appreciate this gem! The cabin has many updates inside and out, too many to list, but all wonderfully done. The covered deck with the ceiling fan was a great way to cool down and play games after being out on the lake in the summer heat. The kitchen is well stocked and had plenty of storage for all our food. And the newly finished lower level gave us plenty of room to spread out, so we never felt crowded when we wanted to do different things. We did contact Eric about a small issue, and he was very quick to get back to us and help us out. All in all, this was a great place to stay, and we hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrel S.

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

Northwoods

Very comfortable home with great views of Crane Lake. Great way to spend some time in the Northwoods. Easy access to ATV and snowmobile trails. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This beautiful lake home exceeded our expectations!!!

This place was perfect, even better than what the pictures can show...we were all so impressed! The lake home was clean, neat and featured many new updates, very nicely decorated too. It came with everything we needed, we just had to bring food & drink. It's located right on Crane Lake which is the perfect size, very peaceful and never too busy. Our family had such a fun 5 day stay going boating, tubing, swimming out by the island, water skiing (which our kids did for the first time!) and fishing for bluegill, perch, bass and walleye. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle board and use of the propane grill. The neighborhood is very friendly ...the kids and I took daily walks & bike rides on the quiet road, hardly a car went by. We were thrilled to see Bald Eagles in the trees right in the yard and flying over the lake, loons and deer with her fawns. The weather was nice and the house has great cross ventilation with lots of windows so we stayed cool & comfortable even in August. We have nothing but praise and gratitude for being lucky enough to find this place, it had everything we were looking for and more....just beautiful. Thank you so much, we'd love to come back again sometime!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First time cabin renter

This is the first time I have rented a cabin on a lake. Absolutely wonderful. The house looks remodeled inside and had all the comforts of home. What a beautiful area. The Eagles were great to watch and the deer walking into the yard really made the trip. Rented a boat one day, the easiest boat rental I ever had. Can't wait to book for next year. Thank you for sharing your wonderful property Troy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladys C.

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

Vacation

Overall we liked the house there were a few things I wish we would have known. The grill needed propane, the garage was not available to us and a boat was parked along the dock. We did enjoy the kayaks and paddleboard.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Family of 9 - Great week at Crane Lake

Our family had a fun and relaxing time here at Crane Lake. There were plenty of beds for everyone, and our three youngest (5,9, & 12) loved the triple bunk bed. The cabin was comfortable and we enjoyed the great view of the lake. We spent a lot of time on the water. The kids loved the paddle board and lily pad. It was fun exploring the channel and side waterways on the way to Pickerel Lake with the kayaks. We swam near the island in Crane Lake on several occasions. We caught a few small bluegills and a bass while out fishing on the lake. Some of the wildlife we encountered : a beaver, eagles, deer, snakes, turtles, toads, loons, ducks, and a muskrat. The road that the property is on was great for running and biking. We had a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Great place!

Awesome !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very clean, easy to access but off the beaten trail. Neighbors were very nice as well. We’ve stayed at a much more rustic house the 3 years prior, and it was definitely nice having a few more amenities than we had the last few years. Fishing is *meh* from the pier. One thing to be careful of until it gets repaired is the deck, it is pulling away from the house and rocks a bit when walking on it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

Very Good Experience 8/6/2019-8/11/2019

Very nice cottage. Plenty of room for all of us. Very clean. All the comforts of home were there already. I was concerned about the lack of A/C but the weather was very nice and didn't need it. Very nice lake not many boats the week we were there felt like you had the lake to yourself. Looked like more ATV going on that week. If you ATV great spot tons of trails. We brought our own resin tables and folding chairs to make it better to eat and play games in the house if need be. The kitchen table was to small for what we needed. Also used another table for all the snacks everyone brings. I knew all this before we came up from the pictures. That would be my only owners suggestions is to maybe have that as an option. Owners were very accommodating on a early check in that was awesome. Communication was very good. Prompt response to all of my questions. The gas grille and outside table and chairs were a huge plus. I would definitely rent this property again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Nice cabin on Crane Lake

Really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Great location with big yard. Easy access to water for dogs to enjoy. Great deck with grill to eat outside or just relax and enjoy the views. Cabin was clean and lots of room for family. Caught ample pan fish for a big fish fry. Tied up at the small island which was great for our little grandson to swim. Enjoyed use of the kayaks! Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Great place for some family down time

Great place for some family down time and lake fun. House is cute and spacious enough. Homeowners have provided plenty of beds and 2 nice camping cots, 2 kayaks, a paddleboard and a Aqua Lily Pad for you to use. There is a dock for you to tie your boat to. The lake has great fishing! We had a super time and didn't feel crowded with four adults and three teenagers plus they let you bring your family pets if you want. Eric was a pleasure to work with, he responded quickly to all my questions and was super helpful. We had a major storm blow in on our last night and lost electricity but the house stayed pretty cool. The trees are rooted well, neighbors lost some of their trees but none fell at 9099 Doemel Ln. All so the house is located in walking distance to the atv/ snowmobile trails. The main road in makes a great running or walking road too. We highly recommend this rental. We grilled on there awesome grill almost ever day thanks to Uncle Peter and Cindy who got it for Eric and his bride Elizabeth. Great gift! This rental is a great price with great owners! Only down side is no washer and dryer to use but the laundry mat is not far.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

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