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Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town

Beachfront cabin for sun and fun

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, stereo
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, stereo
Welcome to Ford’s Talpine, a historic family cottage nestled in the Northwoods of Mercer. Enjoy lake life on Echo Lake and explore the abundance of recreation nearby, from fishing and hiking to biking and trail-riding. Unwind at Carow park across the street with sand volleyball, basketball courts, or relax at Looney Beans Coffee shop just one mile away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town

Beachfront cabin for sun and fun
This smoke-free cabin features parking and stereo. The cabin provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a TV.
Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and microwaves.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Mercer, WI

What's nearby

  • Carow Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grand Portage Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mercer Depot Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 30 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 48 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wolf's Den - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pines - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mercer cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Carow Park and Grand Portage Lake. Mercer Depot Museum is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

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Ford's Talpine Cottage on Echo Lake | 2-bedroom lakefront near town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Cute place!

Enjoyed our stay! Great communications. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great. We’ve stayed at many rustic places and it was very clean and a great location! It’s a unique cabin but the welcome book came with history about the cabin which was neat.The lake is gorgeous and quiet. We cruised the lake on a rented pontoon (B&B delivered to our dock), fished, and swam. Fire pit was nice. Booked a pedal & paddle experience nearby in Manitowish through Rivers Edge and it was memorable. Saw an eagle both on the kayak paddle as well as on Echo Lake boating. Biking part was fun too. Locals are nice and the town of Mercer is the perfect place to getaway from busy life. My teenagers and middle schooler all had fun! We would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Great fishing off the dock and the nearby beach was a favorite for my kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra S.

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

Family getaway

We had a great time bonding as a family here. The sunsets were stunning, and the place was very cozy! My youngest loved catching tadpoles, and we appreciated the card games available to play. We wished there were more chairs around the campfire to fit out while family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chuck S.

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

Nice

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024