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Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Sprucewood is a spacious dog-friendly private home located on the north shore of Dam Lake, offering an unforgettable experience with amazing sunrises and sunsets. It features 5 updated bedrooms, 3 new full bathrooms, and lower level game room perfect for gatherings or relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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.

Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far

Spacious dog-friendly private home on the north shore of Dam Lake with amazing sunrises, sunsets, fishing, and more

~ 3,500 square feet designed for gathering/socializing *and separating/recharging

~ Two dogs (no other pets) may be allowed upon express consent of Owner

~ Sleeping room for up to 13 guests

~ 5 updated bedrooms

~ 3 new full bathrooms

~ New and updated amenities - forced air heating, air conditioning, washer/dryer, stove/range, refrigerator, sink, furnishings, beds and bedding, flooring, trim, sliding glass doors and more

~ Lower level game room with second TV area

~ Very accessible to Bear Paw Resort & Campground, Maplewood Resort, and lots of camps! (Woodland, Towering Pines, and Chippewa are the closest)

~ Dam Lake is the largest of the 5-lake Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes, which is surrounded by the American Legion State Forest. The chain is known for its undeveloped shorelines and fantastic fishing with abundant populations of walleye, northern pike, small mouth bass, crappie, bluegill and perch. You can explore 2,300 navigable acres of water - or you can stay home and catch keepers right off the dock.

~ In the winter there is snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. The Bo-Boen/Sugar Camp snowmobile trail crosses Dam Lake and provides access to hundreds of miles of groomed, well-marked trails right from your doorstep. The rest of the year enjoy the exceptional fishing, beautiful Northwoods forest, and bald eagles, osprey and loons along the chain.

~ From Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, there is a weekly rental policy, Saturday to Saturday, with a three-night rental minimum the rest of the year. Shorter and longer rental periods may be available; please inquire.

~ Rowboat with oars, kayak, and 2 stand-up paddle boards included at no cost; trolling motor and fishing/skiing boat available for rent.

~ The lake frontage welcomes you to sandy bottom swimming, shallow enough for wading and deep enough at the raft for diving. The private dock has plenty of room for your boats - even with ours there.

~ Great for a spring fishing trip, summer family vacation, fall getaway, or a fun-filled winter outing whether you're a solo traveler, extended family, or group of friends. There's something for everyone every season at Sprucewood - including convenient access to Eagle River, St. Germain, Minocqua, Rhinelander, and the UP.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sprucewood. We hope you find it very easy to get to and very hard to leave!

Liz & Jonathan

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside the house only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only w/ owner approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the house 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
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Eagle River, WI

What's nearby

  • North Nokomis Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Elmer's Fun Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Little Mamie Lake - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Little Pickerel Lake - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaig Stand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pine Knot Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Northwood's Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jamie’s Java - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far located?

This family-friendly Eagle River vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of North Nokomis Lake, Elmer's Fun Park and Wisconsin River. Little Saint Germain Lake and Little Mamie Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable home on the most relaxing lake. Spend a week there this August with our kids and in laws (and 4 legged family!) and we remarked several times how ideal everything was!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liz is very responsive and the house is set up well for large groups, we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Another Perfect Family Vacation

This is our fifth year enjoying our family vacation at Sprucewood. Each year we look for something new that has been added for our enjoyment. And we are never disappointed! We enjoyed some beautiful days on the lake, and had fun with games and puzzles on a couple rainy days. We are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Perfect in every way!

We have been to Sprucewood many times in past years. The new improvements are wonderful. This home has everything you need for a magical vacation!! Beautiful property,lake frontage and home are everything needed for a great vacation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has a lot to offer inside and out. Our 3-generation family greatly enjoyed meals at the large table on the outdoor deck, all the comfortable and spacious rooms of the house, the well appointed kitchen and bathrooms (showers were amazing), beautiful views of the lake from the house, the sitting area down at the dock, use of the row boat for fishing, fishing off the peer, and the kids had a great time playing and swimming in the water. Outside games of corn hole and crochet and evening fires in the well located fire pit were enjoyed by all. the owner's conscientious communication and avaiability of the property managers was an added plus to a very pleasant stay and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another grand Sprucewood family vacation in the books! You can literally do it all here and we tried. Boating, kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, fishing, camp fires, morning coffee on the deck warmed by the sun….your only complaint will be that it goes by too fast! With all the warm touches and conveniences that get added each year, it truly does feel like a home away from home. All topped off by the awesome and uber responsive property management team of Chris & Jason. Hoping to get back again this winter because we are already home away from homesick! Thank you Liz and Jonathon!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

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

Bachelor party

Beautiful home that’s perfect for a large group! Plenty of parking and lots of room inside for everyone to be comfortable. Host was very helpful and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Fabulous time

We had a group of girls and this property was perfect for us. Plenty of space to take time away from the group, all relax on the deck, or hang out in the living room. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we could have needed. Liz gave us great suggestions for dinner in town and was a pleasure to speak with. Had a wonderful time by all! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

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

Very comfortable, lots of room.

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Great experience at a wonderful location

Perfect location for our family and friends. Beautiful weather during the day and stunning views of the stars at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

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

Great Family Week

Beautiful lake, roomy house for family, loved being able to bring our little dog:)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

Always love being at Sprucewood!

It’s our home away from home and we love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trenton D.

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

Great place and amenities

We enjoyed EVERYTHING about this house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

Sprucewood….our home away from home

As always Sprucewood had us relaxed and enjoying our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Snowmobile Trip-February 2022

Property very clean and well stocked. Owner communicated very well with us. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

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

Family Vacation

We had our family vacation in this house and it worked well for all 4 families. Great view and well laid out so each family had a separate space but room to all be together for meals and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T., Ellison Bay

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

Our Happy Place

Always enjoy our time at Sprucewood….when we leave at the end of our stay we do so anticipating our return…this was our 35th May at Sprucewood!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Snowmobile trip to northern Wisconsin.

Accommodations were perfect for our stay. Little features that made it stand out were the heated bathroom floors, the fireplace, Sonos sound system, and steam breathing dragon above fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne W.

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

Beautiful Thanksgiving Vacation

We had a wonderful experience at this property for our annual Thanksgiving gathering. The house was spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view of Dam Lake. I highly recommend this property for a larger group of people. It was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

They thought of everything

The house was fantastic, great layout with thoughtful amenities for each guest. We spent a lot of time indoors due to the weather and couldn’t have asked for a better place to hang out, Make meals and Play games with the group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam h.

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

Relaxing.

Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

May 2024

Absolutely fabulous home!! Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

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

Winter escape

This was our third winter trip to Sprucewood and it was probably our best so far. Not much snow but plenty of cold for safe thick ice on the lake for skating. Snowmobilers and ice fishermen were enjoying too! It was so nice enjoying the outdoors and then being able to retreat to the warm comfort of the house. Just a great family time trip that came and went much too fast. Can’t wait to get back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Ice Fishing Weekend

The property was very nice and clean.The heating of the basement and master bedroom could use improvement. It was cold in those areas and we were not able to get those rooms to a desirable temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william g.

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

Jan 19th - Jan 21st

Wonderful space for all ages to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024