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3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck

Escape to a serene lakeside getaway where you can unwind on a spacious deck or snuggle up by your favorite show.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck

The Catalog Cottage

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This wonderful three-story home is conveniently located on the island of Minocqua, near the Bearskin trailhead and public boat landing on Lake Minocqua, and within walking distance to all restaurants and shops that Minocqua has to offer. Guests can enjoy all of the luxuries of dock access during their stay.

The home's second level, which is at the street level, hosts the main living space. A carpeted living room awaits with a comfortable sofa, two armchairs, a quaint coffee table, and a wall-mounted smart TV with streaming services. From here you can also see partial views of Lake Minocqua. If you would like to admire it from another point of view, step outside to the furnished deck. Back inside, the galley-style kitchen is complete with a full-size fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher - the group's cook will have everything they need to whip up tasty meals and snacks for the gang. Then, gather at the dining table off the kitchen that seats six people comfortably. This level also features a bedroom and a full bathroom.

The basement is home to a secluded second living room with a sectional, a rocking chair, and another smart TV; a full bathroom; and a storage area with a washer/dryer, sink, ironing board, and a full-size fridge. And last, but not least, the third level has two bedrooms - the main bedroom has an en suite half bathroom.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: The dock is roughly 34 ft long and has room to tie off a boat.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

71126

About the neighborhood

Map
Minocqua, WI

What's nearby

  • Campanile Center for the Arts - 3 min walk
  • Bearskin State Trail - 5 min walk
  • Torpy Park Beach - 7 min walk
  • Northwoods Wildlife Center - 5 min drive
  • Minocqua Park Complex - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nacho's Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Campanile Center for the Arts and Bearskin State Trail. Torpy Park Beach and Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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3-story lakefront home near downtown with lake & dock access, washer/dryer, deck Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Lovely Cottage
This cottage was very charming and exceptionally clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Home was clean, great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Loved the house, very cute and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rallee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Awesome, Clean & Comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Seana O.

cozy
Beautifully decoarted, cozy and clean. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Wonderful stay in the Northwoods
Quaint cottage right on the shores of Lake Minocqua. Very clean and well appointed for families or girls getaway. Love the location and accessibility to everything the Northwoods has to offer!
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Relaxing getaway
Lovely property across from Lake Minocqua. House is very cozy with lots of charm. Easy walk to downtown and ski show. Great choice for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catalog House
We had a very pleasant stay. We had a few hiccups with appliances, but it was quickly rectified. The place is so cute and decorated very nice. Location is everything and this rental is located just off the main street with in walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We had a very pleasant stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Erik K.

Be Careful of the Cleanliness
The home location was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Our 2 girls slept in the king bed and after 2 nights, had severe flea bites all over their skin. I sent pictures and communicated to the management and initially looked like they were going to rectify the issue. After our stay they just stopped communicating with me and after telling me they would make it right with a refund, they didn't follow through with any refund of any kind. I'm not sure if a previous tenant had a pet in the bed and vacasa didn't clean the sheets or what but it was gross and caused us not to use the bedroom for the entire stay. If you choose to stay here, I would just wash all of the bedding or bring your own bedding. Also, if you have any issues, don't expect an honest resolution from Vacasa based on my experience.

10/10 Excellent

marni b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, quiet, perfect location
We adored our stay at the Catalog Cottage. What a treasure! The view is amazing, and it’s close to everything in town. Just a couple houses off the main drag, I was afraid it might be noisy. But this home has been upgraded to perfection. Very quiet. No boat noise either, to speak of. You can rent a pontoon boat directly across the street. The restaurant ( The Boathouse)there was our favorite, we ate there twice. Chilly day when we arrived, but there’s an electric fireplace in the entertainment center that warmed us up just right. We had perfect weather, the next three days. The ski show is very visible from the amazing front porch, and we enjoyed an antique boat show as well. Thank you, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hotchkiss D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October 2024
Nice property with great location and great view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann K.

Nice home
We loved the location and it was a nice house to enjoy our visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Beautiful home in a beautiful location!
You cannot beat this location! Walking distance to everything Minocqua has to offer! This was our second time renting this home and we will be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

Beautiful home, great location!
House was exactly as pictured and centrally located close to everything in Minocqua. Loved having our own dock!
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

July Rental
Just as advertised. Beautiful home across from the lake and their dock. Walkable to everything, literally. No brainer.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Great little house with lots of room
This house fit two families with plenty of room. Very clean, quiet street and great view! Walking distance to shops and ski show
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10/10 Excellent

David J.

Excellent Property
We loved this property and the location. It was very clean, cozy, good furniture, new kitchen gadgets, good supply of products.... Dock (with chairs) was wonderful. Loads of great views of the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend with friends
Great. House was what was advertised. Great location in downtown Minocqua
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kirby R.

The Perfect Island Cottage in Minocqua
We rented the Catalog Cottage and found it to be an incredibly charming and comfortable cottage in the heart of the Island City of Minocqua. The owners obviously care a great deal about this property and it shows in the way they have remodeled this gem with all the conveniences of today while retaining the charm of yesteryear. The beautiful view of Lake Minocqua is second to none and having your own pier to enjoy sunsets from or tie up you boat is fantastic! Plus the ability to walk to all the nearby shops, restaurants and the famous Bearskin Trail is a big added plus. Definitely one of the nicest rental properties we have ever seen.
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10/10 Excellent

Randy W. Zoesch Rev Trust Cindi L Zoesch Rev Trust R.

The Perfect Getaway Spot
This totally renovated Sears home is a gem. Located near all the local attractions it allows you to walk to all the nearby amenities such as bars, restaurants and shopping. You can even watch the water ski show from your patio. Another great convenience was your own private pier included during your stay. The view of Lake Minocqua is fantastic. The home itself is very tastefully done which makes it beautiful and very comfortable. We had a great time and look forward to booking it again!