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Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2

1 Queen Bed

3

1 Queen Bed

4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Northwoods Family Vacation Home

Enter through the winding road and find yourself at Summerhaven on beautiful Lost Lake. The home is located just 15 feet from the waters edge.
Summerhaven amenities include a full kitchen, large dining room, outside deck with weber grill, fire pit, private pier, enclosed heated porch, three full baths, five large bedrooms and a puzzle/game room.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the porch overlooking the lake while the eagles soar above and light dances off the water.
Dock your boat, or rent one from us, to our private pier. Kayak around the lake and see the sights. Paddle over to Murmuring Waters for a great meal and cold drink.
There's great fishing on Lost Lake. Kids can catch panfish right off the private pier. Kids also can enjoy the shallow shoreline and built in sandbox.
In addition, the area offers outstanding restaurants, bars and breweries, gift shops and thrift stores.
Bring your bike or rent one in town and enjoy a five mile ride around the lake or use the many bike paths or back roads that connect quaint towns for you to explore. Beautiful views and wildlife can be seen everywhere. You can also rent an ATV locally and experience the top quality trails that surround the area.
Other activities are the Monday Flea Market in St. Germain , Cathy's Ice Cream, Monday Night Bingo, The Annual Walk in the Woods Art Fair, the Up North Beer Fest, Sip-N-Shop Wine Walk, Farmers Markets, and 4th of July Fireworks. There are also many area craft shows throughout the summer as well.
Colorama Fall Festival and the Fall Foliage Color Run are in September. Cranberry Fest is in October.
For an adventure, you can take a half-day rafting trip down the Wisconsin River. For kids, there's miniature golf, go-carts, climbing walls, and horse back riding nearby. On a rainy day Summerhaven has an assortment of traditional board games, puzzles and movies to enjoy.
In the evenings you can enjoy a cozy fire in the fire pit, counting the stars, roasting marshmallows while enjoying your favorite beverage.
Summerhaven will be your vacation to remember........

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets allowed upon approval.
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Important information

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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Germain

Located in St Germain, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Saint Germain Golf Club and St. Germain Golf 9 Hole are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Elmer's Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC, or check out an event or a game at Kartway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Germain, WI

What's nearby

  • Vilas County Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Big Saint Germain Lake - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Eliason Hardware and Lumber - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake Content - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 8 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaig Stand - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Northwood's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pine Knot Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Timbers Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jamie’s Java - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Family Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwoods Family Vacation Home?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwoods Family Vacation Home on 15 Apr 2026 start from AU$823, 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 Northwoods Family Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Family Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Family Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Family Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly St Germain holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Vilas County Historical Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Big Saint Germain Lake. Lake Content and Little Mamie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were quite happy with the accommodations -- we had 7 adults and 4 children very comfortable -- the cottage sits about 15 feet from the shore watched the kids ski and tube - the enclosed porch was nice for mornings - fishing good caught enough for a fish fry -- would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summerhaven was a very cozy Up North experience, and the cabin is in a great location on Lake Lost and was very spacious and comfortable. Jeff was great host he was very easy to talk to and was available throughout the entire trip. The dock was easy to tie up our rental pontoon and we enjoyed our time at Summerhaven and Lost Lake!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our St Germane trip. The house is large and well laid out. The house was immaculate. The property is perfect for adults and children. Jeff is a perfect host. He is so responsive to his guests. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

St Germain stay

We had a very good week at this place. It was very beautiful and we enjoyed watching all the eagles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Summerhaven

Spacious lake home with beautiful view of Lost Lake. Plenty of room for our family group of eight. We had a great time boating, fishing and swimming. Beach area was perfect for our young grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Amazing family vacation

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this property and Jeff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from check in to check out. Kitchen is stocked with everything you would need, plenty of space for sleeping and family gatherings. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Perfect lake house

My family had the best weekend relaxing here! The house is plenty big for our family of 8 adults. The sunsets and sunrises were beautiful. We loved sitting around the fire pit at night and swimming in the lake during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Very nice cabin rental

My family really enjoyed our week stay at Summerhaven. The bedrooms were all nice with plenty of room, loved having 3 bathrooms, the kitchen was very well supplied with everything we needed, but our favorite room was the sunroom with its wonderful lake views! The lakeshore was shallow and sandy and great for swimming. Our host was readily available and very easy to work with. Looking forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

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

Family time

Fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Summerhaven- Summerdelight!

We had a small group this year, but we’re looking forward to having more family members join us next year when we rent it again. The home was clean, well equipped and spacious! Communication with Jeff, the owner, was informative and prompt! Beautiful view of Lost Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten A.

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

Overall nice stay on a quiet lake

We stayed at this Lost Lake location for the first week of August for a family vacation and generally found the property to be adequate for our family's needs. The house can sleep a lot of people and had a good kitchen and common spaces. The house could benefit from some updates and maintenance, but ultimately did fine for us for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Beautiful property!

Spent a fantastic July 4 week here. The house was perfect! It is huge and it is CLEAN! The sunroom alone is worth the rental. Jeff worked hard to accommodate our WiFi needs and it couldn’t have turned out better. So glad we’ve discovered Lost Lake and this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay and Jeff was great to work with. The house was clean and ready for our arrival. It was roomy and plenty big enough for our group of 7. Fishing was great right off of the pier. Perhaps a couple of the mattresses could be changed out in the future, but overall, the house was great and we would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great Time on Lost Lake!

Wonderful week at Summerhaven on Lost Lake with the family. The house was very clean, well maintained and had everything we needed for a perfect week. The lake is clear and beautiful- we were able to see deer, eagles and a loon right at the property. Jeff was very responsive and was able to answer any questions. We hope to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

great week

great spot on Lost Lake. Fantastic swimming and the house is 15 feet from the lake. beautiful views and nice sand bottom for swimming and wading. shallow for small kids a plus. fishing is good in the lake... lots of panfish and we boated a 38" musky. would definitely recommend. great birds to view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Very accomodating stay

Everything was wonderful! Only complaint was that the heater didn't seem to work in the living room area (the weather was unusually cold the first few days) and the listing said linens were included, but that didn't include any towels. Contact with owner was easy and we were able to get mini issues resolved quickly. What a nice and comfortable cabin...and it really is right near the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie R.

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

Wonderful Lake Stay in the Northwoods

I have been renting various properties through VRBO for decades! This house is warm and inviting with lovely views of the lake. We love to cook as a family and the well-equipped kitchen and dining areas accommodated us all (11 and a two-year-old) nicely. The dock area was accessible for our boat and kayaks and we had a flotilla of Fluzzles (interlocking modular tubes) anchored in the bay area at all times. Nice sandy bottom on the lake. I would recommend this property for larger families who like to be all under the same roof and our host Jeff was very approachable and available if we had questions. A good time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

joe k.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Bad

Floors are so uneven shower value was taped to the shower a camera in the living room vaccum didnt work no batteries in smoke alarms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Our favorite stay up north in years

We had an amazing time at Jeff's property on Lost Lake. Our family has been going up north for a week in the summer since I was a young child- about 30 years. We have been using vrbo the last 5 years or so to find rental properties. Summerhaven was our favorite location we've ever stayed. The house is large and big enough to fit our family, and the dining/living room area is the perfect large open area for everyone to hang out together. We spent every morning in the beautiful front room that overlooks the lake drinking our morning coffee. Overall the house was perfect for us. The backyard area is a little small, but that was actually ok with us since it meant not having to walk a long way from the boat or firepit to get into the house. We did a lot of fishing in our week stay. This is the best fishing we have had in 10+ years!! Caught enough fish for a fish fry for 8 people and bagged more to take home!! Lots of great fishing spots on the lake. I also thought the lake was the perfect size to "get to know" the good fishing spots over the week. Communication from Jeff was great- we had a quick phone conversation when I first arrived at the property and he let me know some important info about the rental and made sure we were settling in ok. Overall our family couldn't have been happier with the rental, and we are hoping to return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as good as anticipated

One bedroom did not have A/C. The toilet was clogged for a few days due to a pump issue in the septic system. The A/C froze up and leaked through the ceiling from the second to first floor. The neighbors are pricks. We literally had a leash for a dog and someone let it out of the cabin by mistake and the neighbors reported us instead of speaking with us as adults. No easy entry into the water. My sister had a hip replacement and it was impossible for her to access the lake without a step stool. Not enough trash bins. Lots of dead trees along the driveway, a high wind would knock them over onto a vehicle. Driveway is very narrow and windy making it difficult to back a boat or utility trailer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Fantastic getaway

We just returned from a week at Summerhaven on Lost Lake and had such a wonderful time. Jeff was incredibly responsive and proactive in his communication with us ahead of our trip, and also very quick to respond if anything come up while we were there. The kitchen was well-stocked with any items we'd need. It was also very clean and we appreciated the additional care to cleaning amid COVID. We had 10 people in our group and we had plenty of space in the home. It never felt too cramped or small. We enjoyed evening campfires which overlooked the water. We even had daily experiences with seeing and hearing eagles up close and personal - something no one in our group had ever experienced! Many of us ran/biked around the lake (5.25 miles), with about 800 yards on Hwy 155. Great fishing from the pier and anybody who fished was able to get something! We took Jeff's recommendation and got carry-out from Patty's Murmuring Waters for Friday fish fry and the food was delicious. One thing that may be helpful is that if you have younger kids in your group, biking for them must be planned out/travel to another location - we felt it wasn't safe to let them go out on Lost Lake Rd (cars going too fast, no real bike lane). Our children (ages 10 and 6) are used to riding their bikes around right from home base (either our home or the campsite), but they weren't able to do that here without an adult. We had such a fantastic time and hope to be back in the future! Thank you, Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie C.

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

Weekend getaways with the family

We had a few bumps. But owner was easy to talk to and very helpful to resolve our issues. We would rent from him again. Beautiful view of the lake. Home was welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sumit D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay with Awesome Location

This was the best lakefront stay I ever had. Jeff is a great host and very prompt when needed. I will recommend this to all my friends and will come back as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Great place to stay with family

We enjoyed the cabin, especially the front porch with the view and lake breeze. There was enough room for our family of 5 adults and 2 littles. Lost Lake is sandy & shallow.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greenleaf l.

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

Great Place!

Our family had a great week! Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Your host

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Julia and I are a father/daughter team who enjoy the northwoods. Fresh air, wildlife, family activities, swimming, cooking on the grill, fishing off the pier and making a fire in the firepit are what we enjoy most.

Why they chose this property

Summerhaven has been a place to relax with family and friends since 2001. Its uniquely close to the water and has easy access to great fishing, water sports, or just lounging on the pier.

What makes this property unique

The northshore of Lost Lake has ample sunlight all day and a picturesque view of the moonrise over the water.
Sandy shoreline with the sandbox provides a nice family swim area.
Pontoon, kayaks, and many water toys make a family day in the water special fun.

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