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Family friendly lakefront cottage

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pickerel, WI
  • Place, Crane Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family friendly lakefront cottage

Come enjoy some time away at this cozy cottage located on a wooded lot on the southwest side of Crane Lake in Pickerel WI. Crane Lake is a spring fed 355 acre lake and is connected to Pickerel Lake which is an additional 1272 acre lake. Both lakes have good fishing, including panfish, northern pike, bass, and walleye. There is a small channel that connects the two lakes.
Snowmobile trails cross the lake and are easily accessible from the property.
This cottage is fully furnished and ready for you to relax. Included are two bedrooms, living room with new sectional couch and new reclining loveseat, kitchen, bathroom, washer and dryer, lake room (additional brand new pull out couch) with scenic view.

During the winter months the cottage easily sleeps six people(Upstairs is closed during winter months). During the summer months, take advantage of additional sleeping space upstairs which holds three twin beds.

While you are vacationing on Crane Lake you may enjoy activities such as swimming (swim raft included), boating (small fishing boat included, with oars no motor), paddle boating, campfires, grilling (gas as well as over a wood fire), snowmobiling, quiet walks on a dead end street and much, much more! There are two docks that extend into crane lake. 2 new kayaks are also included for exploring the lake.


Other amenities included in your stay:
- Kitchen includes (stove, microwave, full-size refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, pots/pans, bowels, glasses cups, cutlery, kitchen table seats 4-6,
-Bathroom (including tub/shower combo (towels and toilet paper provided- bring own toiletries),
-Bedrooms - (one queen size bed and two twin beds with blankets, comforters and pillows and bed linens provided)
-wood burning fireplace (including firewood)
-Cell phone signal booster and wifi internet
-T.V./blueray player with many DVDS


Other additional information:
-Cottage is approximately 20 miles northeast of Antigo and 15 miles south of Crandon
-Crane Lake has public boat access located on the north shore of lake, off Co. Rd. Q. or is accessible with a smaller fishing boat through the culvert on the northeast shore of Pickerel Lake
--The cozy cottage is just off of the ATV Trail. You can use Bartz Bay Road to get to Pickerel Lake road to connect to the off-road trails that start approximately 2.5 miles to the west.
- various family friendly restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive, a nearby casino for adult entertainment and a golf course!
-Friendly pets are welcome with the understanding that the owner must take full responsibility for keeping your pet on the property, clean up yard waste and vacuum inside the home as needed to control pet hair. Please keep pets off beds and furniture. Please also control pets when outside to avoid disturbing neighbors enjoying their vacation. Please contact us for more info on multiple pets. Thank you!
-No smoking allowed. Must be 21 years old to rent.

Check-in: 2 pm
Check-out: 10 am
If damages are found, the renter will be responsible for replacement value of the damaged item. Please take garbage with you. There is local dump about 5 miles away that is available for use. Further instructions are on fridge for dump hours and days they are open.
Contact Jeff Verbruggen at 920 740 2616 for further questions

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon check out, we ask you to return the key to th
Please take garbage upon checkout. Thanks.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1753842vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Pickerel

Located in Pickerel, this cottage is on the waterfront. Quig's Maplewood Golf Course and Kettlebowl Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center and Forest County Fairground. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Pickerel, WI

What's nearby

  • Crane Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lily Lake - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Crystal Lake - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Potawatomi Carter Casino - 32 min drive - 42.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Walleye Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Long Shots Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Norm's Hollow Campground Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Burgt’s Last Resort - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly lakefront cottage?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly lakefront cottage on 12 May 2026 start from AU$279, 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 Family friendly lakefront cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly lakefront cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly lakefront cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly lakefront cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crane Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Woods Island and Pickerel Lake. Berendsen Lake and Rolling Stone Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Hosted by Jeff Verbruggen

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