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Northwoods Family Vacation Home

Family-friendly stay with water park in St Germain

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St Germain, WI
  • Place, Vilas County Historical Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Saint Germain Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Saint Germain Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St Germain

On lake.At this St Germain vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Vilas County Historical Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Big Saint Germain Lake. Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Lake Content are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vilas County Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Big Saint Germain Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Eliason Hardware and Lumber - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lake Content - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets allowed upon approval.
$500.00 Security Deposit
By agreeing to the above house rules you are also

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Northwoods Family Vacation
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Summerhaven Northwoods Family Vacation
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Summerhaven Northwoods Family Vacation Home
Northwoods Family Vacation Home Private vacation home
Northwoods Family Vacation Home Private vacation home St Germain

Frequently asked questions

How close is Northwoods Family Vacation Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Northwoods Family Vacation Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Northwoods Family Vacation Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Northwoods Family Vacation Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Northwoods Family Vacation Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Northwoods Family Vacation Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Northwoods Family Vacation Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Northwoods Family Vacation Home to downtown St Germain?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from St Germain.

Northwoods Family Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davis J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Plover, wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

joe k.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Douglas S.

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

10/10 Excellent

David I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Natalie C., St. Germain

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sumit D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

greenleaf l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

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

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place!

The setting is picture perfect. There was plenty of room for our group of 4 adults and two children. Great swimming. The home is well equipped and nicely furnished. If you like to bike, be sure to ride the Heart of Vilas trail!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family getaway!!

The house was very clean and spacious. Had everything needed for a comfortable stay. We loved the sandy beachfront and the beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding wildlife. A definite A+
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Rich H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lost Opportunity at Lost Lake

It was nice cabin on a beautiful lake. I'm sure if we didn't have issues it would have been very nice. Unfortunately, one of the beds in a bedroom had an extremely large mouse net. There was mouse droppings all over the floor and room. It was clear by the size of the nest that this room had not been cleaned in a long time. When I called him about it he told me to change the sheets myself and vacuum the floor. The owner did absolutely nothing to offer any type of compensation for us not being able to use the bedroom. He sent pest control to the house and while there they found additional mice in the kitchen and closets. Traps were set that day. We were there for additional 3 days. Not once did he ask if we saw more mice or if we were satisfied. The place was nice and it could have been a nice stay. Very poor customer service and I would strongly recommend that you not use this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E., West Bend, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Northwoods Paradise

Our host Jeff was wonderful and the property was perfect! The fishing kept the kids busy, the fire was beautiful over the lake and the roads around the lake made for a great 5 mile bike ride. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was fully stocked and we kept busy on our rainy day with the Alexa for music and YouTube TV for a movie. We played board games at the huge table and had family style meals every day. We visited the flea market on Monday and found some awesome things! We even had many very close encounters with a beautiful bald eagle right off the pier. Overall wonderful property, great host and beautiful area. Highly recommend for a family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021