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Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit

Find your own secluded oasis surrounded by nature’s beauty and let cherished memories unfold.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Interior
6 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8520 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

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

Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit

Otter Cove

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Otter Cove is a retreat that provides the ideal setting for creating cherished memories with friends and family. Having over 5,600 square feet of living area on three levels, this lodge was built to accommodate several families by providing both large common areas and private sleeping quarters.

When you pull up the driveway, you will see how Otter Cove was designed to be a secluded oasis, with its large wooded lot providing your own private retreat in the woods. You’ll see the yard gently slope to the tranquil waters of Long Lake, with stands of pine, birch, and maple trees framing the gorgeous view.

A few steps into the home, and you’ll be in the spacious great room that is anchored by a two-story, wood-burning stone fireplace and flanked by a wall of windows so you can watch bald eagles soaring over Long Lake! With a farmhouse-style dining table and large breakfast bar, the great room provides all of the amenities you need for entertaining and large family gatherings. The big, open kitchen easily accommodates multiple cooks to relive fond memories while cooking a family feast.

After a full day of recreation, you’ll look forward to retreating to the comfort of one of Otter Cove’s five themed bedrooms that echo the natural beauty surrounding the home. On the main floor, Moose Meadow provides a queen bed and large windows overlooking tranquil views of the woods. Or enjoy the lake view from Deer Haven, a spacious room with a queen bed and double closets. Ascend the log staircase and walk through the French doors into to the enormous, black-bear themed primary suite, which is appointed with a king bed, seating area, balcony, walk-in shower, Jacuzzi tub, and walk-in closet. Two more cozy bedrooms are tucked away on the walk-out lower level for the ultimate in privacy and comfort: Pine Hollow with a flat-screen TV and queen-size bed, and Angler’s Paradise with a flat-screen TV and king bed. An additional bunk room on the main floor provides space for your family to spread out, allowing the kids to have their own accommodations.

Otter Cove rests on 600 feet of shoreline on the largest in-land chain of lakes in the world, the Eagle River chain of 28 lakes. In the summertime, this means you can enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, or just waiting to catch a glimpse of the otters that play in a their namesake cove adjacent to the property. You can spend your days relaxing on the three-season enclosed porch or on the wrap-around deck. Gather around a bonfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy the view of the Milky Way – if you are lucky, you’ll catch the Northern Lights too! For rainy days, the property also features cable, free WiFi, darts, foosball, air hockey, and a pub-style shuffleboard table. 

Located on the western edge of Nicolet National Forest, this home will allow you to spend your days exploring hiking trails, biking trails, and swimming beaches. In the winter, Otter Cove is located just off the snowmobile trail system offering hundreds of miles of groomed trails accessible from your front door. In addition to abundant cross country ski trails nearby, Ski Brule (the number one Midwest ski resort) is less than 30 miles away, providing alpine skiing from November to April.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

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

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 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 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

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Sledding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

General

  • Unit size: 5600 sq ft (520 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Gorgeous Lakefront W/dock Deck Game Room Firepit
NEW Listing Gorgeous Lakefront W/dock Deck Game Room Firepit
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Gorgeous Lakefront Lodge W/dock Deck Game Room Firepit

About the neighborhood

Map
Three Lakes, WI

What's nearby

  • Cranberry Lake - 19 min drive
  • Three Lakes Winery - 21 min drive
  • Catfish Lake - 25 min drive
  • Voyageur Lake - 31 min drive
  • Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pike's Pine Isle Lodge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Nutty Squirrel - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Marina Bar - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Lumpy's Bar & Grill - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cranberry Lake, Catfish Lake, and Northwoods Petroleum Museum. Voyageur Lake and Three Lakes Winery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Gorgeous lakefront lodge with dock, deck, game room & firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark V., Wisconsin, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Locale
A beautiful relaxing home, with easy access to the chain. Super pleased.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Perfect location
The house furnishings are high quality with a well stocked kitchen (pots, pans, utensils). The house is located on a quiet cove with a shallow entry. Our kids were able to use the kayaks and boat along the shore line, easily getting themselves in and out. Lots of outdoor seating options. We enjoyed coffee on the deck, lunch on the patio, fire around the firepit at night. Plenty of bath towels and extra blankets. We brought our own beach towels, needed to buy extra dish soap, toilet paper and paper towels. The road in front of the driveway is smooth and great for running. We brought motorized boats and spent the week tubing and fishing. The lake never felt crowded. Great week with ages spanning 1-65- everyone had a good time!

10/10 Excellent

Jodi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Northwoods Home
Log home is beautiful with plenty of space. Location is outstanding! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shirley M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Vacation stay
The property was beautiful. The house was not very clean. When we emailed the property management company they gave us wrong information. Probably would not stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Amazing house on an amazing property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eagle River
House was spacious and comfortable. Plenty of beds and room will keep 12 easily. Could have been somewhat cleaner and no real cleaning supplies. Dealt with VACASA over a small detail and it was taken care of promptly and courteously. Great access to the lake systems w rented pontoon. Great overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

A Week in Otter Cove
Our family had a wonderful time at the Otter Cove Estate. The home is spacious and well thought out for a gathering. The great room and kitchen allow the cooks room to prepare meals while other guests can relax and interact all together. The bedrooms are good size and well equipped. The grounds are beautiful and make guests feel as though the home is in a private setting. The lake access is a gentle slope from home and two piers make docking easy. The chain of lakes is great! Long Lake is a but quieter than the other bigger lakes but spacious enough to fish, cruise, or ski without interference. A sandbar (party-sand-bar) is a 6 minute pontoon ride away and gas to refill the boat around 10-12 minute boat ride. The local property manager was great to deal with and attentive to a few concerns (minor) that arose. She was quick to return a call/text and very informative. I highly recommend this property to large families looking for a roomy, higher-end home with great chain of lake access. We would love to return to the Otter Cove next year! (see below). The remaining review is relative to Vacasa and NOT Otter Cove. This is our second time renting through Vacasa. Each time we've rented, we were impressed with the house and decided to return the following year early in our visit. Each time, however, we were sent a message from Vacasa that to rent the same house during the same week the following year the price would be $4000 more than the current year. I complained to Vacasa the first time this happened to us and the complaint fell upon deaf ears. Apparently Vacasa has an algorithm to set prices and the program attempts to get current guests to re-book at a MUCH higher rate. I have not found this to be the case when one books through VRBO where you likely interact with the owner of the home directly. The home owners on VRBO are likely to re-book at a similar rate as they don't use a computer program to assess demand but would rather secure a booking for a returning guest a year in advance. For this reason alone, we are likely moving along to a different house next year. We would have re-booked on site at the end of our week should rates have not fluctuated so drastically. Vacasa must be good for owners but not so much for returning guests....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

John P.

Excellent
Great location, great house, and great local manager.
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8/10 Good

Sampoornima S.

Great location ,home has everything one needs
Loved the stay. Some issues while we stayed- Washer didn't work, The wall mounted animal head fell down-was poorly anchored to the wall. Other than that was a amazing house had everything you need in a vacation home.

8/10 Good

Kitty B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobile trip
Heat was not on when we got there, problem resolved within a couple hours. Shortage of toilet paper good thing we brought some of our own. House is beautiful. Lots of room, entertainment in the basement was awesome. Brian helped by plowing the driveway across the street for extra parking. Great time was had by all. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful setting, large house
The best part of the house is the outside! The view from the dock, quiet spot on the lake, firepit area. The kids loved fishing off the dock. It was a great place to tie up our boat. It is the first rental we were able to leave our boat out overnight without it getting banged around by waves. The kids loved trying out the kayaks and some of the other water toys they had available. It was a great place to play in the water. The playset was also a hit. The house was huge. There were plenty of beds and sleeping options. It had a great up north cabin feel. There were tons of games in the basement. Another hit with the kids. When we booked the house there was a limit of 8 people. I'm not sure if this was due to COVID-19, but the listing was not clear on the exact number of bedrooms and beds. It actually had 6 bedrooms and slept 21. I noticed many reviews talked about multiple families staying. The cabin would be ideal for that. It was almost too big for our family of 5. We have young kids who didn't want to be on a separate floor from us, so we all stayed on the main floor. There were 3 bedrooms and 8 beds so there was plenty of space, but only one bathroom on the main floor. That wasn't convenient. The only bath was upstairs in the master bedroom. Something to keep in mind if you need to bathe young children. The house was likely top of the line when it was built, but there were issues. The screen door to the deck was useable, but broken (and appeared to have been that way for a while.) The kitchen was dated. One of the oven doors did not close all the way and didn't seem safe to use. The stove was confusing to use and took forever to heat anything up. The washing machine was broken. Someone came out and worked on it, but it still only worked on one setting, so we could only wash towels in it. The kitchen was huge, but somehow had only one pot to cook with. And many of the consumables I would expect to be provided were not. There were no tissues. Only one travel size dish soap was provided so we needed to go to the store to buy more. Only 4 dishwashing tablets were provided which we made do with, but were unable to run the dishwasher the day we left. And we had just enough toilet paper, but had to go to the other bathrooms and take the extra rolls from there to get to the end of the week. Overall it really was a nice house. But the little things added up. I would consider staying again if we rented with extended family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Very Poor check in and customer service
We have been going to the north woods for over 30 years and therefore have stayed at a variety of places over the years. This was the first time that we had ever had such a negative experience during a trip. We arrived to the home at 4:05pm (checkin at 4pm) to find vehicles parked in the driveway. No one came out and we had received no phone call to tell us anything different than the 4 pm checkin. After calling vacasa they confirmed our correct Reservation time and recommended we knock on the door. After knocking, a female housekeeper answered the door. She did not apologize or explain the situation as to why the house was not ready. I had to say we are here to checkin. She told us that the house wasn’t clean and when asked she said she couldn’t give us a time for when they would be done. “She said hopefully in an hour, but I cant really say.” She was very rude overall. She stated we could use the outside while they finish. However this was extremely unhelpful considering we had just traveled almost 4 hours with small children who needed to use the restroom. We decided to leave and went to Three Lakes. We came back at 5:30pm and they were gone at this point. We came to find out that this situation was potentially due to the last group leaving late. I can understand that they do not have control of previous guests behavior, however recognizing the problem, calling to tell us ahead of time, and reconciling for our lost time and inconvenience would have gone a long way. None of which was done. No one, not a property manager or vacasa, attempted to contact us at any time during our stay. Unfortunately this negative experience outweighs the positives and we would not return. We have always had wonderful service at all other homes, even if there was a problem with anything, and therefore know we can find something much better. As others have stated the house itself is very nice and spacious. The outdoor space was quiet and was comfortable to enjoy lake views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Once Majestic
House was nice and big for our group of 8. Beautiful location on the lake. Based on the pics, however, we were expecting the atmosphere to be higher end. The appliances are very dated, TVs very small or nonexistent in main rooms (despite pics showing otherwise), minimal amenities and worn decor. The outdoor space is in need of upkeep and better furniture (rusted metal tables and chairs). Vacasa was very responsive to fixing a broken washing machine and a key issue. Thank you! Bring dish soap, dish detergent, paper towels, and laundry soap!

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otter Cove Review
We like the home and property a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Tons of space, lots of fun
We loved all the space. We were three couples and two kids. Each family had its own floor and bathroom. Our grandsons loved all the bunkbed choices, the game room downstairs, and the huge bathtub in Grandma and Grandpa's master bedroom.
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10/10 Excellent

Matteo C.

Fantastic stay
We loved everything about this place! For our group of 8, the big open spaces, ample kitchen, and beautiful lakefront setting were all ideal. We're already thinking of returning not only to the region but to this house next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Gorgeous
Beautiful home, lots of sleeping, great placement on the lake. Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and secluded north woods lodge
The beautiful tree-lined road leading to Otter Cove lets you know you are going somewhere special. The lodge is majestic yet warm and inviting, spacious yet cozy. Beautiful fieldstone fireplace, gourmet open kitchen for group meal prep, huge dining table, wonderful sleeping accommodations, and cute kid-friendly touches. Beautiful and serene views of the lake. Would love to go back and experience in the summer as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

Otter cove
The house was amazing and the views are amazing. Definitely recommend it
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10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Long Lake home
The photos don’t do this property justice, it’s a wonderful home, large, on the lake, with all the amenities. Fantastic property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful classic lodge in Northern Wisconsin
The drive on a secluded road sets the scene for this beautiful and spacious lodge. You are immediately greeted with a large field stone fireplace, and beautiful open kitchen and dining table for preparing and sharing meals with family or friends. Beds, pillows, linens are high quality and comfortable. Tasteful upscale north woods decor. Inviting kid spaces.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

Even better than the pictures made it seem
The house could not have been more perfect. The home itself was gorgeous and spacious and well stocked. The waterfront was spectacular. We never left the property for the entire week. A perfect place for two families to join together for a relaxing and fun vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Otter cove
Fantastic, well equipped house and wonderful location. Our family had. A great time on Long Lake and exploring the Three Lakes area!
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8/10 Good

Tom H.

Nice house in beautiful setting
Great living space
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10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Room for all. The cabin accommodated our large family comfortably. There were bedrooms that each ...
Room for all. The cabin accommodated our large family comfortably. There were bedrooms that each individual family has their own space and that is important to us when two of our families have young children. The great room is amazing. Meal time is enjoyable when everyone is together. A new play set outside entertained the kids for hours. Most of our week is spent outside. Fishing, tubing, yard games and a fire to end every night. Can’t wait to get back.