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Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Nestled in Sugar Camp, Wisconsin, The Cottage offers a serene lakeside retreat. Enjoy breathtaking views of Columbus Lake from the comfort of your screen porch or take a dip in the swimmable waters with a sandy bottom. With a firepit and gas grill on site, you can unwind under the stars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location

The Cottage

The cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a full kitchen, a living room, and a screen porch. One bedroom has a full bed, and the other bedroom has 3 beds (a queen and two twins). There are also two additional twin beds located in the old boat house which has been converted to a bunkhouse. There is a firepit onsite which firewood is provided, as well as a gas grill available for use.

Our cabin is only about 25 feet from the water, giving you a great view of the lake. The setting is very private, as you can not see the neighbors on either side of you due to forests. The water is swimmable with a nice sandy bottom. There are some reeds mid to late summer that surround the dock area.

A 25 Foot Pontoon Boat with 40HP 4-stroke motor docked at the cottage is INCLUDED in rental price. This is a fishing/cruise pontoon and will work well for either purpose.

Columbus Lake is a 600+ Acre lake located in Sugar Camp Wisconsin. The lake has no 'public' access, therefore it does not have heavy fishing pressure or boat traffic like most other lakes. The lake is abundant with walleyes, panfish, perch, northern pike, and muskie. The shoreline is a sandy bottom, with some reeds surrounding the dock located at the cottage. .

***Two Kayaks are now provided at no additional cost***
**There is no public boat landing on this lake. It is typically NOT possible to launch your own boat**
*There is NO internet - cell reception is typically ok depending on carrier.

***Most pets are accepted- There is a $50 per pet fee (for your entire stay, not per night)***

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside and away from buildings only

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside and away from buildings only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Eagle River, WI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Eagle River Golf Course - 25 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 25 min drive - 24.1 km
  • World Snowmobile Headquarters - 26 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Catfish Lake - 29 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Andy's Pontoon Saloon - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lanes - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eagle River cottage is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Wisconsin River. Eagle River Golf Course and North Nokomis Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Family Friendly - Pontoon Boat Included - Quiet and Private Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane A.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We really enjoyed the privacy of the cabin, the pretty setting and the fact there is very little traffic on the lake. Great having a pontoon at our disposal! The owner was terrific to work with and very accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysta R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice family vacation here! The property is very quiet, prefect for relaxing. The cabin itself was clean and more spacious than other ones we have stayed in up North. The boat was awesome and we were able to catch quite a few walleye as well as some pike and perch in the deeper areas of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena W.

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

Peaceful

Property was great. Amenities were accurate and well kept. We didn't catch a single fish, but that cannot be predicted. Overall, great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Peaceful and relaxing stay

Our stay was very peaceful and relaxing. It was very enjoyable with the fall colors in full bloom. Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark T.

North woods cottage

Met our needs. Boat was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

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

Fall getaway

Brett is a great host. Always available if you need anything. Loved this cabin! It had everything I needed and the beds were extremely comfortable. The views are fantastic. Very peaceful. I cant wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Excellent as always

We love staying at this little slice of heaven up north!! Thank you Brett for once again, our 4th year loving this place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

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

Family time

The cabin was fantastic. The pontoon boat was a huge plus. There was plenty of room for everyone, and everything we needed was there for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

North woods getaway.

Excellent as always. Thanks Brett. 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Private Lake Retreat with Boat

Beautiful spot close to the water with tons of privacy. We spent most of our weekend on the provided pontoon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Peace and quiet

It was fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., Plainfield

nice vocation

Private, quiet location with a lot off activities You can do: boat, canoas, water bike. There is everything You need: bedding, dishes, cooking supplies. All that for very reasonable price.

10/10 Excellent

Joan Y., Fennimore, WI USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Relaxing Stay

This cabin is very nice and has a beautiful view of the lake. The boat was great and offered us the opportunity to take late afternoon cruises around the lake. Fishing was ok but it was August so as expected, especially with low water levels. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G., Antigo, WI

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

Back to the lake

This is the second time here. This place is awesome. My parents had a cottage on this lake a long time ago. Great to show the grandchildren everything about the lake and history. And of course the fish. Hope to have a chance to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor V., Green Bay, WI

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

Nice getaway

We had a nice stay. The weather was not the greatest during our 4 day stay, so we didnt get to be outside as much as we had hoped. The pontoon was great the few short times we took it out. We enjoyed the eagle river children's museum one of the rainy days. The cabin was exactly as described and Brett was great at answering any questions during our stay. Lake was very peacefull. Overall it was nice getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamera V., MILWAUKEE

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

Loved It

The cottage is very nice and comfy. Had electricity, hot water, a nice kitchen, a nice deck and it came with a pontoon boat.There is good cellular reception there as well. Everything was clean the owner was always available if I had questions. We caught a bunch of panfish right off the pier and had a great time in the water. Would highly reccomend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Great place to enjoy the lake

Clean wonderful 2 bedroom cabin with a screened in porch and large fire pit all with great views of the lake. Lots of wood and great outdoor chairs. The pontoon was in great shape and just right for cruising the lake and fishing the hot spots. Nice size lake to fish with little traffic and no public access. The kitchen had a quality stove/oven and full size refrigerator with freezer. It was just my brother and I and we had the best time! Conveniently located near Eagle River and Sugar Camp with good restaurants and bars. Highly recommend for a couple or small family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

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

R & R up north

The place is so quiet, peaceful and clean, also with a good sighting of wildlife like deer, ducks and bald eagles. All in all it's a place that's recommendable to go to if your looking for some privacy and a time to just chill and rest. It's not only me and my wife who enjoyed but I can honestly say our pups enjoyed all the more since they had lots of outdoor activities like long walks, running, play on the water and boating. Shout out to Brett for allowing us to rent his place. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A week to remember!!!!

This was our second stay with the first occurring in October 2022. Uncooperative weather that year caused fishing issues but this year the weather was fantastic and the fishing was fantastic. Caught many fish off the boat but caught the biggest (walleye and perch) right off the pier. The fall colors got better each day during our stay. One minor issue was corrected by Brett and staff within minutes. We will be back next year. One minor suggestion...add non-slip strips in the bath tub as it is slippery and caused fall concerns for our 88-year old mother. Other than that, a great place to stay, relax and enjoy the north woods!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler V.

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

Family Vacation

This was our first time staying at this cabin. The location of the cabin is perfect. You are secluded from everyone and it really feels like you are alone which is great. The pontoon was very fun. We used to fish out of most of the week. We caught a ton of fish from the pontoon and off of the dock. The beach area is very shallow and sandy. There are weeds in the swimming area, but not too bad. The pictures online are not accurate. The furniture is different and to be honest, uncomfortable. Thankfully, the mosquitoes were not a problem for us. Weather could have been better, but we made the best of our stay. Communication with Brett was outstanding. We didn't communicate much as everything was pretty good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ceanne s.

Wonderful Experience!

What a wonderful vacation rental! We had 6 adults and 2 children under the age of 3. The bedrooms were spacious enough that we could have a pack n play and everyone slept well with the room darkening shades. It was very clean - in fact the towels and bedding appeared to be in almost new condition. Two of the adults slept in the bunkhouse which was spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with all the dishes and appliances we needed. The lake was wonderful with minimal boat traffic and we had very good luck fishing off both the pier and the boat. (Fishing off the pier was very fun for the kids.) The fishing boat provided for us to use was fantastic! It was very nicely equipped with three seats, trolling motor, live well, and depth finder. We also really enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboat. We really appreciated how easy the owner was to contact. He gave us excellent fishing tips and also provided us with information on a park for the kids. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing northwoods vacation with great fishing!

6/10 Okay

Lynden S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Darkest, quietest place on earth

Those should have made for a peaceful relaxing stay but then there was the house - more like a fishing shack with indoor plumbing. Old, worn furniture, horrible mattresses, no place for your clothes or toiletries so you spread them around or lived out of your suitcase. The kitchen was the biggest disappointment however. Paper plates and plastic cups which owner claimed was a covid thing. All cabinets tethered shut so whatever you bought sat on the counters which were minimal at best. One pot, two frying pans and no where to eat except the coffee table. We were there ten days and not one decent nights' sleep. And the softener or water heater goes off nightly at 2:30 AM not weekly as owner claimed. House deserves 2 stars but one more was given for the boat even though it was in serious need of a good cleaning (mold and mildew) and some maintenance (alternator does not work well). Bottom line, the space is horribly overpriced and devoid of any and all welcoming touches VRBO supposedly expects from a host.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fall Colors

Our stay was wonderful. The house was very comfortable and met our needs. The fall colors were spectacular. We did have a wide range of weather - 70 degrees and sunny to 30 degrees and 3" of snow. This reasonably accounted for the poor fishing but we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

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

Excellent once again!!

This is our 3rd year staying here and we've already booked for next year!! So very happy with this wonderful property!! It is so peaceful and my family loves it!! The owner is absolutely awesome to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G., Antigo, WI

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

Weekend getaway

I have always wanted to get back on the lake I grew up on. This was my opportunity. This place was awesome. The set up here was way more than I expected. They have thought of everything. All you have to do is bring food. I would highly recommend this to anyone. The fishing is great. (If you know the lake :) Thank you for a wonderful experience. Hope to go back again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022