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Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views

Escape to this secluded home surrounded by nature's splendor. Take advantage of lake access with three available kayaks and cozy nights spent lounging around the firepit.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, stereo
Children's area
TV, DVD player, stereo
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views

Bayside Secret

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Make unforgettable vacation memories at this stunning lakefront gem, where seclusion and tranquility reign! Nestled on 13 acres along the shores of Slaughter Bay, this retreat offers an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, warm wood accents, vaulted ceilings, and all the comforts of home, this haven promises to spoil every guest. Spend your days enjoying unlimited possibilities with a private dock—perfect for boating or swimming in the cool waters of Slaughter Bay. Watch for bald eagles and other wildlife, or stroll among the picturesque maple trees, all while basking in the serene surroundings.

A second dock, conveniently located by the kayaks, provides swimming access, making it a great spot for little ones to splash and play in the water. When hunger strikes, the well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious meals, while the full bar is ideal for mixing up special cocktails as the sun sets over the horizon. Gather around the firepit to reminisce with loved ones until the stars come out, then retreat inside to cozy up on the couch and watch a movie on the flatscreen TV, drifting off to sweet dreams of more adventures ahead.

With lake access, there's no shortage of activities—bring your boat or take out one of the three kayaks provided. If you're in the mood for a land adventure, explore the nearby hiking trails, or take a scenic 25-mile drive to Bond Falls Waterfalls. In the winter, the fun continues with cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling on groomed trails. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in this peaceful lakeside retreat.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
The fireplace is not for guest use.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Three kayaks are available for guest use.
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 10 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are three outdoor, motion-detected cameras: one next to the garage with a view down the driveway, the second off the front door with a view of the driveway and the deck entrance, and the third off the deck with a view of the deck itself. There are no cameras on the inside of this home.


Dock details:



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

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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: 2500 sq ft (232 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

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

38951
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Phelps, WI

What's nearby

  • Northern Waters Casino Resort - 30 min drive
  • Catfish Lake - 38 min drive
  • Bond Falls - 49 min drive
  • Ottawa National Forest - 53 min drive
  • Ski Brule - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweets, Treats, and More - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sand Lake Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Sports Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nicolet National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Crystal Lake and Hoist Lake. Land O' Lakes Town Hall and Gateway Lodge Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Colleen F.

Stunning views!
The scenery, wildlife, and grounds in general were top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice please.
Definitely will stay with you guys again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

Great Cabin
We are a group of fishermen that have been going on planned trips for 12 years. This was one of the nicest cabins we have stayed at. Had everything we have been looking for. Tons of beds, large table for all eight of us to sit, plenty of parking (with boat trailers), a dock where we parked three boats, which was a very short ride from the launch just down the street. We have this cabin already booked for next year and very well possible our go to for future fishing trips.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ranch
Gorgeous setting with spacious house, beautiful deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

shajee s., Plainfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
This was a last minute spring break getaway. The house was roomy and had all the amenities we needed. The location of the home is great with its view of the lake it was frozen and snow/ice covered during our visit , nonetheless view was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda T.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bayside secret
Quiet and private with gorgeous views. Between bad cell reception and lack of communication and concern from the management company, we were unable to get assistance finding answers to questions/access to amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Beautiful home, although not baby proofed for 2 toddlers. A lot of breakable home decor that we had to move to keep the kids from getting hurt. Loved the remote location. Dock that guests can use is in very shallow water, had a difficult time with our boat. No power at the dock either so had to pull the boat each day to power up the trolling motor. Luckily the public boat ramp is very close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Home away from home
5 different households converged on the Bayside Secret for a few days of family connection. We didn’t have need of one thing!! The Bayside Secret is a fully functional home! Everything we needed was available (mixing bowls, serving spoons, knives, etc) which made meal preparation and execution so smooth. We also had plenty of room to have various activities going on as well as splintered conversations allowing for familial catch up. We went for runs and used the available kayaks more than once. There were plenty of towels available and even some lap blankets for the chilly evening.
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8/10 Good

Jaime S.

2nd Trip to Bayside Secret
We had a group of 5 adults, 4 kids and one small dog stay there mid February. There was plenty of room in the house for all of us. The ice fishing was great and we were able to access the lake from the property using an ATV. The house has been updated with new carpet giving it a fresh clean feeling. The kitchen had everything we needed but a working toaster. We managed. I think this would be an amazing place to visit in the summer. But for us winter vacationers I do not think we’ll be back. We were all incredibly disappointed that the fireplace in the living room was off limits. Our best memories from the last trip were made in that room and without the fireplace the room was essentially useless because it was too cold to be in. It’s still a great place to stay, it just fell short of our expectations this year.

8/10 Good

Maureen M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Northwoods fishing vacation
The location of this property on Lac Vieux Desert offers amazing views and good fishing. The owners have generously made this house a home by decorating and providing comforts of home plus fully stocked kitchenware. Our only issue with Vacasa, which was big, is that the home was not cleaned when we arrived. The cleaning crew did not arrive until after the 4:00 pm check in. The home is in need of maintenance and a deep cleaning that seems to have been overlooked. Broken screen doors, cobwebs, carpet cleaning, and garage door opener not working. The basement bed needs a new Queen mattress as it sinks in. It is a great home, and would give it 5 stars if these issues were addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

We'll be back.
We were a group of 7 adults and 4 kids (7-12 years) and this house was perfect for us; large enough to space out yet still get cozy as a group when we wanted to. We stayed in early January and the ice was covered in so much slush we couldn't use our ATV and UTV for ice fishing and had to rent snowmobiles. Luckily there is a place right next door that could help us out. Having those also made access to the lake from the house much easier since it's a steep hill and there was great fishing very close to the house. As for the house itself - it was clean and well maintained. The kitchen and bar have everything you could ever need. There were a lot of "private" locked cabinets which is why were were shocked to find the wine cellar was unlocked. We figured it was a trap and left it alone. The only issue we had was that the room we expected to have the babysitter sleep in no longer had beds it in (and it isn't really a room). Now instead of a space with 2 twin beds it is a seating area with a pull out bed. It makes sense but a pull out is never that comfortable so we just moved one of the twins out of the big room and into that space and it worked out perfectly. We had a great time and are looking forward to going again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
We celebrated our anniversary. The house was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Family gathering
This was a wonderful lake property for us to get together with our adult children and their spouses for the 4th of July!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phelps house
Beautiful house. Great views! Has all the amenities you could ask for. I should note the path down to the lake is quite steep and not for the faint of heart however you can drive a vehicle down it if need be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert D.

Great location
Loved the views and location. Perfect to jump on the lake for snowmobile rides and fishing. Great views of bald eagles as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

7/9/2022 - 7/16/2023
The place was beautiful, quiet , lake was very quiet also. Our Family of 13 stayed. We were not able to use the bedroom and bathroom in the basement due to mold, standing water and black mold, not healthy for anyone. The room with all the twin beds has black mold on the bottom of the walls. Also there was black mold spots around the ceiling in the big bathroom upstairs. We found no dish cloths or towels, no coffee filters had to got out early Sunday morning to buy them. Area rug in the main living room is a tripping hazard. We did call Vacasa and Steve came out within 3 hours, ( these issues are not a quick fix ) he did offer to move us , but it would of been to a different area. (Steve was great). We stayed the week and made some great memories, fishing, smoked a brisket, pork butt, fish and just bring together as a family. Liz
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10/10 Excellent

Trey M.

Beautiful Home
This house is beautiful. Nothing but great things to say. I've stayed here 4 years in a row and wouldnt stay anywhere else.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

BEAUTIFUL! CLEAN.
Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Clean, beautiful views and plenty of outstanding space inside and out.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This place was everything we could ask for in a vacation home. Thanks to the property owners for sharing their slice of heaven with us. We truly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

First class lake home
This is a wonderful house with beautiful lake front and views. The interior is exquisite!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Great Vacation Home
The house was roomy and had all the amenities we needed. The location of the home was spectacular with its view of the lake, grassy lawn and privacy! Best lake house we’ve rented in a long time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family
We had a very nice time in this beautiful rental. Everything needed was there except a beach was mentioned and did not find this for the kids. Enjoyed kayaking and wave runners which we rented from Eagle River which was also an easy ride for shopping and things to do. Recommend this rental and hoping to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake home family vaca
We had a wonderful time- the house is great- clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The outside of the property is beautiful- awesome views of the lake, bald Eagles, fire pit and very nice deck furniture. We had a wonderful time- my husband and I, 3 adult sons, 1 girlfriend and our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayside Secret
Wonderful home, beautiful deck with scenic view of lake. Hummingbirds feeding on deck a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories made :)
The cabin was great for our family and friends. The view of the lake was amazing!! Enjoyed the lake by relaxing at the sand bar, cruising to enjoy the sunsets, and the boys did great fishing!! This was our 2nd time here and we will be back next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022