Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake
Enjoy our family’s home when we can’t be there ourselves. Wonderful 4 Season vacation spot. Perfect for families or friend groups. Comes with bikes, kayaks, canoe…
We now have broadband internet too (if you need to check-in with work or want a better “work from home” location).
Our beautiful home is located on Smoky Lake- which is a quiet, family-friendly lake with excellent fishing and swimming and no other rental opportunities. Our 3 bedroom, 2 bath, lake front home is outfitted with new furnishings, bedding, kitchen equipment, etc. Check out our pictures to get a good feel for all the home has to offer.
Smoky Lake (a 600 acre lake with depths over 70 feet- straddles the Wisconsin/Michigan border about 25 minutes north of Eagle River, WI) is known for its crystal clear water, beautiful shorelines and breathtaking surrounding landscapes. Smoky is a local favorite known for excellent fishing (with lots of small mouth bass, nice bluegills, and the occasional musky). Note that the lake straddles Wisconsin and Michigan border but is mostly in Michigan. The Wisconsin DNR site only describes the piece of the lake that is in WI - thus it understates the lake size by at least a factor of 3. Most of the homes on Smoky Lake are hidden from view behind trees- which gives you a feeling of being immersed in nature when you are out on the lake.
Smoky Lake is a peaceful, family-oriented lake with many long term owners who treasure it. Our home comes equipped with a one person kayak, a two person kayak with rudder, a stand up paddle board, a canoe and 7 new life jackets of varying sizes. There is a public access boat ramp nearby that you can use to put in your own boat (which you can then park at our private dock). Or, there are several local businesses that will deliver a pontoon or other boat rental type or jet skis to our lake and pick up when you are done. We recommend Bubba's Boats or the Rental Shack who will deliver boats right to our dock- but there are others as well if you google "boat rentals" and make a few phone calls. It is best to reserve boats in advance because they can run out at busy times.
We have a great deck overlooking the lake that is equipped with table, chairs, tiki torches, and a new gas grill. We also have a fire-pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs which overlooks the lake. Our private dock has a built in bench for enjoying your morning coffee or afternoon adult beverage of choice. Our kids love catching fish after fish right off the dock. The dock also has a new swim ladder to make it easier to get from lake to dock.
The house is perfect for families and comes equipped with board games, lawn games, bikes, kids books, DVDs, toys and a pack in play. The master bedroom closet is huge and empty and can serve as a nice sleeping room for a baby/child in the pack-in-play (nice for quiet naps) and/or younger kids in sleeping bags.
Important notes: As is common in the North Woods, Smoky Lake has spotty cell reception- so we have a landline phone in the home for your use.
Our home is also 1/2 mile away from Big Sand Lake Golf Course and Club for the golfers in your group.
There are many excellent trails in our area as well. We love the crushed gravel Conover-Phelps Trail which has a trail head on County K in Phelps and runs about 8 miles into Conover through the forests. We also enjoy the paved bike trail in Land o'Lakes which is pretty flat. The middle section leaving from Black Oak Lake parking lot and heading west is off road and best for younger bikers. The Three Eagle Trail which runs from Eagle River to Three Lakes is also quite beautiful!
In winter we are right on the network of hundreds of miles of snowmobile/snow shoeing/cross country skiing trails (in MI and WI), 20 miles from Ski Brule and ice fishing out the back door. Warm up by the fireplace when you are all done.
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Sometimes the neighbor to the right (as you view the lake) is there with his white dog. Dog has invisible fence. Please stay out of their yard.
To keep logs and embers from tumbling onto the carpet, only 2 logs in fireplace at a time + glass fireplace doors to be kept closed at all times.
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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
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
Phelps
Located in Phelps, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Smoky Lake and Nicolet National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Ski Brule. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Sand Lake Pub - 3 min drive
Elvoy Tavern - 19 min drive
Smoky Lake Wilderness - 39 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake on 30 May 2026 start from AU$439, 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 Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Lakefront home with private dock! Family owned and loved. ❤️ Beautiful Smoky Lake located?
This family-friendly Phelps holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Smoky Lake and Nicolet National Forest. Little Smoky Lake and Holmes Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What a wonderful stay we had at this Smoky Lake home. The house was exactly as it is in the pictures, and communication was super easy. Our family of 4 had an amazing time and will be back again for sure!
Daniel B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed our home! We’d love to have you back. 🙂
We had a wonderful time! The lake house was perfect for our family of 5. House was super clean and check in was a breeze. Host was fantastic, very responsive and friendly. We fished off the private dock everyday!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Glad you had an amazing time! Hope you return again! Thank you.
Our stay here was fantastic. The lake was absolutely gorgeous. Good swimming, its so clear! And lots of small mouth. The house was everything we could have asked for. Host was responsive and informative. Would love to return to this place!
Chantel M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
You are welcome back anytime! Hope you enjoyed the ATVing too!
Property was beautiful enough room for six adults absolutely stunning views. The dock was able to accommodate six adults coffee out. There was wonderful. The sunrise the sunset the weather. It was amazing and we will be back. The owner had recommended Bubba‘s boats. The boat was delivered when we arrived. The whole process was so easy.
Kristi D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. Please visit again!
Our stay was awesome. House was great. Kids loved the kayaks and fishing. Cheryl was available for any questions. Hope to stay again.
Justin D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
I’m so happy that you had a great time and hope you visit again. My kids love the fishing and kayaking too. I love watching them make amazing memories. 🙂
We had a great time at this location. Very clean, comfortable house. An easy shorter walk to the dock to enjoy the lake. We caught many fish right from dock and had a blast! We definitely will be staying here again in the future.
Great location and excellent property! Super-clean, quiet place located on beautiful Smoky Lake. Very relaxing for me and my family. Cheryl is a great host that made sure our stay was perfect. Will be back!
Matt V.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
We are thrilled that you and your family had a great time at our home. We are not a big rental company- instead this is our personal vacation home that we enjoy with friends and family. We love it when people also love and appreciate it. Thank you.
We are glad that our private dock, canoe, kayaks, paddle board and bikes were able to provide a great time for your family. Sorry the weather wasn’t warmer for your stay.
The kids had a great time fishing and swimming during the day and a campfire at night. The sounds of the frogs lulled us to sleep. It was a beautiful getaway that we all needed.
Traci Z.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
So glad that you enjoyed your time up north at our place. We just bought 2 more new kayaks to provide more fun options for going out on the water. We hope you’ll come back and given them a try next year. 🙂 Thank you.
Excellent location on the lake providing views and privacy. Home is well appointed and family friendly.
Bonnie A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
So glad your family had a great time over your special event weekend. Glad to hear that you found our place to be convenient to Big Sand Lake and the Wilderness Reserve. Our family loves the convenience of the Big Sand Lake Golf Course so close by. We hope you visit again!
My husband, my 3 kids and I bought this house to enjoy together. We love the peacefulness of the home, Smoky Lake and relaxing in the north woods. We love fishing, running, biking, skiing, travel and drinking wine on the dock. We also enjoy the cute little 9 hole golf course that is about 1/2 mile away (Big Sand). You will love our home too.
Why they chose this property
We love how quiet and relaxing Smoky Lake is- yet its proximity to the national forest biking/hiking/snow shoeing/snow mobile trails, down-hill skiing at Brule & Big Snow (Indianhead/Blackjack) and all the fun of Eagle River is great. It is both away from the craziness yet right by many wonderful activities.
What makes this property unique
Our home is very well furnished with mostly new items and comes equipped with all you will need for days of family fun.
Languages:
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