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Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!

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Front view of lake house
Rec Room- Darts, Foosball, Arcade, Wet Bar, Bluetooth Audio, Board Games, 2 Tv's
Full Sand Beach with Level Frontage and Sand Bottom Swimming Area- pefect 4 kids
Interior
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!

Escape to the picturesque Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin! Immaculate lake home with frontage on all-sport 320 acre Silver Lake, the Nicolet Country Club and the ATV/Snowmobile Trails. Take in the Northwoods during all four seasons with the conveniences of home.

Home is licensed with the State, County and Town for short-term rental. As such, it has been inspected and passed all health and safety standards required. Rest assured that your health and safety are our priority.

NO PETS OR SMOKING ALLOWED!

Home is equipped with a 27KW whole home Generac Generator. Nothing ruins a vacation quicker than a power outage and they happen often in the Northwoods. Know that the heat and lights will always be on.

LAKE AND FRONTAGE:

Silver Lake is a 320-acre full recreational lake which allows water sports including waterskiing, tubing and jet-skiing. The lot provides a hard-to-beat swimming area for kids and adults with a level approach to the water and sand bottom past the private pier!

Make use of your own large fire pit, picnic table, benches, chairs, canoe, paddleboat, gas grill and a one-of-a-kind, must-see enclosed Tiki Bar just steps from the water.

Bring your hammock and attach to two sets of hooks in the mature pines. For those who want to rough it, feel free to pitch your own tent on the frontage. Fall asleep to the call of loons on the lake.

No better set-up for a perfect day at the lake with family and friends. It's like having your own private park!

LAKE HOME:

Custom built in 2010, the home is four levels and over 3000 square feet with 6 bedrooms (includes loft ) and 4 bathrooms. 12 beds that sleep a total of 16 occupants.

Home has central air conditioning, three televisions with Direct TV and HDMI cables, WiFi Internet, and washer/dryer. Kitchen includes fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker (programmable automatic), crock pot, toaster, griddle, utensils, dinnerware and pots/pans. Bed and bath towels/linens provided along with soap and shampoo (please bring your own beach towels). Two outdoor gas grills (one grill available October - May). Limited supply of paper products, soaps and firewood.

Lower level contains a rec room that includes a wet bar, big screen TV, bar-quality electronic dart board and video game table, foosball table and assorted games, puzzles and books.

Master bedroom hosts a private deck along with a queen-size bed and twin pull-out ottoman. Bedrooms two and three each sleep three and have a full bed and twin bed.
Bedroom four sleeps two with a full-size futon. Bedroom five sleeps two with a full-size bed. Bedroom six is a loft with two full-size beds and two twin beds.

Master bath includes toilet, dual vanities, whirlpool tub, separate shower and heated floors. Bathroom two has vanity, full bathtub/shower, toilet and heated floors. Bathroom three has a vanity and toilet. Bathroom four has a vanity, extra large shower and toilet.

Home has wrap-around porch. Two bistro tables and a seating bench, along with a mobile bar. Front porch is a great area for morning coffee or relaxing while looking out over the lake.

GOLF:

The cabin has backyard frontage on the Silver Lake Country Club, a public 18-hole course considered to be one of the best kept in Northeastern Wisconsin. Front nine is made for the long drive, while the back nine is carved out of the forest and more challenging. Clubhouse is open for drinks or food options.

SILVER LAKE PARK - sand beach/basketball/volleyball/playground:

Adjacent to the lake lot is Silver Lake Park which has a full sand public beach for swimming in addition to full court basketball, two sand volleyball courts, playground and public shelter. Lots of room for the kids to play!

CASINOS:

For rainy days or festive nights, two casinos are within a 30-minute drive. Potawatomi Casino in Carter is only 10 minutes away and open 24/7 most of the year. It offers bingo, slots and table games on the casino floor as well as a café and full service restaurant. Mole Lake Casino outside of Crandon offers the same and is within 20 minutes.

LAONA STEAM TRAIN:

Take the family back in time with a ride on the last remaining authentic steam train operating in the state of Wisconsin. Train travels to the Camp 5 logging museum which includes a petting zoo, museum and old settlement buildings. A great side activity for families with kids.

WHITEWATER RAFTING and TUBING:

Three rivers offer whitewater rafting within close proximity to Laona - the Peshtigo, the Menominee and the Wolf River. Kosir's Rapid Rafts is just 30 miles away and provides full tours. The Peshtigo is a class III whitewater rafting river and the Menominee is a Class IV. Herbs Wolf River Whitewater rafting is 40 miles south and offers Class III rafting.

Kosir’s also has slower-paced tubing on the river for those who want a more relaxing experience.

DINING:

Enjoy an Old Fashioned at a Wisconsin staple - the Supper Club. There are numerous dining options in the area that still identify with the tradition along with many iconic bars that sit on a lake, such as Johnnie’s Resort and Charlie’s on Lake Metonga.

FISHING: .

Silver Lake is a musky lake that offers good action year round. Enjoy fishing right off the pier for bass, panfish and the occasional northern.

Ice fishing is a great option in the winter months. Our tiki bar is an ideal spot to relax and warm up as you watch your tip-ups out on the ice. Plowed trail next to the park allows vehicle or ATV access to the lake.

Visit us in late Spring through early Fall for exceptional trout fishing on over 475 miles of classified trout streams. Try fly fishing on crystal clear National Forest water.

SNOWMOBILING:

Laona is a snowmobiler's paradise with the intersection of the 100 Mile Snow Safari Trail (140 miles), the LumberJack Memorial Trail (100 miles) and the Nicolet State Trail. Golf Shores sits on a legal snowmobile trail with aforementioned trails only minutes away.

No need to trailer - enjoy direct access to the trails right out the front door. Large driveway with room to park multiple trucks and trailers.

Multiple cross country ski and snowshoe trails throughout the Nicolet National Forest.

DOWNHILL and CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

The Nicolet National Forest offers many options for cross country skiing, including Ed’s Lake National Recreation Trail and the Lakewood Cross Country Ski Trail.

For downhill skiing, Ski Brule is located less than 45 minutes away in Iron River, Michigan. It offers seventeen ski runs and eleven lifts. Runs include five green circles, six blue squares, three black diamonds, and one double black diamond.

HIKING:

Laona is part of the Nicolet National Forest and boasts tons of hiking trails for your enjoyment. Come in Fall for hiking and enjoy the spectacular show of colors the Nicolet National Forest offers. Otter Springs Recreational Area , Dendo-Eco Nature Trail, Rat River Recreation Trail, Ed's Lake National Recreation Trail and the Laura/Gordon Lake Recreational Trail are all within a half hour of the cabin and provide many miles of groomed foot paths.

ATV’ING:

Cabin sits on legal ATV trail and winds back to a network of National Forest trails large enough to get lost in.

Summer booking is a weekly rental only: Saturday check-in/Saturday check-out.

NOTE: property rental includes two lots. The house has backyard access to the Nicolet County Club. Just across residential Silver Lake Road is a full-size recreational lot with tiki bar, private pier and lake frontage.

Look us up on Facebook for more information on the area. http://facebook.com/GolfShoresLaona

Sorry, NO PETS or smoking allowed. No exceptions.

Golf Shores Laona is truly a four-season escape with something for everyone! We hope to see you soon!

CABIN AMENITIES:
Four levels – 3000+ square feet
Central air conditioning
Generac Commercial Generator (eliminates power outages)
Wireless internet
Satellite television
Whirlpool tub
Dishwasher
Washer and dryer
Three refrigerators - Two full size, one dorm size
Six bedrooms
Twelve beds with sleeping capacity of 16
Four bathrooms - three full-sized with shower, one bathtub
Master bedroom and private balcony with seating
Two coffee makers- 1 drip, 1 Keurig
Wet bar with icemaker
Air fryer
Two gas grills
Private pier and sand lake frontage
Rec Room with two TVs, electronic dart board, classic commerical-quality arcade machine, foosball, ceiling bluetooth speakers and assorted games/puzzles/toys
Large outdoor fire pit with seating for 16
Wrap-around porch with bistro tables/chairs and loveseat
One-of-a-kind tiki bar just steps from the water
Canoe, paddleboat, two kayaks and assorted sporting equipment
Driveway with room for 8 vehicles front-to-back
Baby gate, booster seat, pack-n-play
Full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, coffeemakers, griddle, toaster, crock pot, popcorn maker, pots/pans and dishes/utensils
18-hole public golf course - adjacent to back yard at Nicolet Country Club
Full-court basketball - located next to lake lot at Silver Lake Beach
Two sand volleyball courts - located across from Silver Lake Beach
Playground - located next to lake lot at Silver Lake Beach

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About the area

Laona

Located in Laona, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Nicolet National Forest and Dawson Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lumberjack Steam Train and Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Forest County Fairground, or check out an event or a game at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Laona, WI

What's nearby

  • Camp Five Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lumberjack Steam Train - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wabikon Lake - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Forest County Forest - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center - 11 min drive - 17.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sam's Lake House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jars Bar&Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Johnnie's Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clubhouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Laona Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, great for our adventure team to stage for The Bear 100 and relax after. Access to the lake was awesome. Super convenient check out procedure. Great overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our group to snowmobile. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home with an awesome basement for activities along with easy access to the lake for ice fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great stay and really great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and great location by the lake, we also had plenty of parking for all of our trucks with trailers for the UTV's. The neighborhood was amazing and so welcoming! Great gameroom with plenty of TV's to also watch football. Great riding and close to town if anything was needed for purchase for groceries or beverages.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on a beautiful lake. The lake water is clear and lovely to swim in. The vibes are high in this little area. The swimming area next door is hoppin and offers some swimming rafts. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at this VRBO. The house was fully stocked with plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows. The kitchen had many pans, spices, silverware, etc. There are many games in the basement in case it’s a rainy day. We enjoyed our private beach with the kayaks, paddleboards, and outdoor games. We at one point had 13 people staying there, and comfortably. We would definitely stay here again!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cung T.

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

A very good place to visit. Hope to go back again soon🥰😍🤩😘

The cabin overall was so spacious and comforable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Thank you for visiting Golf Shores Laona. We are glad you were able to take advantage of the hiking trails and happy you made it back safely! Your rescue was a popular story among the locals :) We welcome your return anytime, Julie and Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory T.

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

Great stay

House was set up great for our group and it’s nice to have plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Happy to have you - come back soon! ~ Julie and Jeff
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth I.

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

Family vacation

We had a nice week on Silver Lake
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thanks for choosing Golf Shores Laona!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Great weekend

We stayed here last year and was excited to go back. Weren’t disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
It was great to have you and your group return, Kay! Would love to see you again next year :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Amazing

Our group loved everything about this property! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2022
We are honored you chose Golf Shores for your annual couples' getaway! Although you like to visit different areas, we hope you decide on a return visit with us. Thank you, Jeff and Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Race P.

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

Relaxing week

Nice place to kick back and relax for a week. Plenty of things to do, especially with nice weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2022
Thank you, Race! Glad to know you enjoyed your stay. We are continually making updates, so please come back sometime and see what's new! ~ Julie & Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Stayed here in Nov for an ATV trip

Great property & location, we really enjoyed our stay here. The little things really made it extra special, labels on the light switches and the best stocked kitchen utensils & items that I've experienced at a rental home. Great place, highly recommend them!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thank you Richard for the nice review. Happy we were able to provide everything you needed. Hope to have you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Awesome place

Everything as described. Easy going owners/managers and everyone nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay. ~ Julie and Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY F.

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

Wisconsin retreat

We had a great time visiting Northern Wisconsin. The cabin has everything you need for you stay. We loved the easy access to both the lake and Golf Course.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
Thanks Kimberly. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn D.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful spot to relax and spend quality time with family. SUPER kid friendly and quiet neighborhood. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Thank you Katelyn! We remember many years traveling with young children and trying to find a place that would be fun for everyone. Happy to hear Golf Shores Laona was that kind of place for you and your family! ~Julie and Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiran K.

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

Great house with all amenities

This property is well maintained and has a great location. I and my family had a great time at the location. Hopefully, we can return here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Thank you Kiran! We hope you made some great family memories at Golf Shores Laona and enjoyed quality time in the Northwoods. Please come back sometime! Be Well ~ Julie & Jeff
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim P.

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

Family Christmas

We celebrated Christmas 15 of us plenty of roomChristmas 15 of us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2025
Happy Holidays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fantastic! Jeff and Julie were excellent hosts, checking in at times to make sure everything was going well and very quick to respond if we had any questions. This place is primed for multiple families or a large group of friends to get together and make some great memories, which is what we did with our family. Even in colder weather, we were able to enjoy the games downstairs and had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy ourselves. The lake was beautiful, and the proximity to the park across the street was excellent for the kids. The property was extremely clean (rated cleanliness 4 stars because one of the bathtubs had a drain clog, otherwise no concerns at all) and very well-stocked (dishes, towels, soap, shampoo, laundry, etc) for all of our needs. The wi-fi worked great and Direct TV allowed us to watch the Packers win! We really enjoyed our time here and hope come back again during warmer weather to spend some time in the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

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

The Perfect Pick!

As soon as we arrived at this rental home, we knew we made the right choice. We had five households come together with a handful of tweens & teens. Our favorite parts the house offers is the wrap around porch, and of course the sandy beach and fire pit. The neighborhood was terrific, and we enjoyed having the public park and beach next door for additional activities. The kids loved the Community Center nearby. And everyone loved having dinner at Water's Edge in Crandon to watch the waterskiing show in the summer. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline H.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Rented this property for a weekend with some friends. It was very clean and the renters were very helpful with anything we needed! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2021
Thanks Madeline - Hopefully your group had a memorable annual reunion! It was our pleasure to have you. Take Care, Jeff & Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Fall Getaway

Took family here for fall getaway and greatly enjoyed our time, as well as, enjoying the cabin and property. The private beach was a hit for our 7 year old son along with the games in basement. Silver lake is a nice clean lake and the neighborhood is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Thanks John - fall is a great time to visit the Northwoods and we are glad to know you enjoyed your stay! ~Jeff & Julie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

We purposely searched for a cottage with a nice beach, that would accommodate our extended family of three generations. The grandkids ranged from newborn to 6 years old. We loved this cottages beach area, and spent hours every day enjoying it! Fishing, swimming, paddle boating, and the standup paddle board was a lot of fun also. The cottage had plenty of space to accommodate bedrooms for the various families, playing phase 10 and dominoes around the table at night, and having Ms Pac-Man competitions on the arcade game. There was always something for everyone to do, or space to go and relax too. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Extended family vacation

Our extended family (grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren) thoroughly enjoyed our week. Highlights were the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat. We also enjoyed the private beach and public beach park next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Hi David - we love when multiple generations gather together to enjoy Golf Shores. Happy to hear everyone had a great time! ~ Jeff and Julie
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