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Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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.

Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK

SUMMER 2025: Booking 7 Night Stays (Friday to Friday) in the Summer

PORCH IN THE PINES: Escape to Porch in the Pines, nestled amongst the tall pines of Northern Wisconsin and bordering secluded Meta Lake. This stunning three-bed and two-bathroom lake home is more than just a vacation rental; it's a place to reconnect with loved ones and friends while sharing meals, watching a movie, or telling stories around the campfire. There is parking for four (4) vehicles in the circle drive.

HIGHLIGHTS: Outside, near the dock, there are kayaks, canoes, an oar boat, and a floating swimming dock. Enjoy smores and storytelling at night at the firepit - cozy firepit blankets and s'more sticks are provided! The garage is open in the summer and holds water noodles, rafts, and sand toys, with extra room for whatever you bring. There are many board games for family game night. A fully equipped kitchen, linens, and an outdoor grill are provided. There is a ramp from the driveway to the entry door, and the main floor has a large bath with an extra wide doorway. The covered porch wraps around the deck overlooking the water. The home has AC, a Smart TV, and a wood-burning fireplace.

BED CONFIGURATION:
Main Bedroom: Queen (Lower Level)
2nd Bedroom: Two (2) Twins (Lower Level)
3rd Bedroom: Two (2) Twins & Queen (Upper Level Loft)
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa (Lower Level)

PETS: This home is dog-friendly, so enjoy your vacation with your furry friend! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs for $20/day (a max of $120 per stay). Just select the pet option when booking your stay.

LAKE: Meta Lake is a 175-acre full-recreation lake known for great fishing, including panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and walleye. The property is flat, and you can easily get from the parking area to the lake and dock without stairs. This home is near boat launches on the 28 Chain of Lakes; however, there are no public boat launches on Meta Lake.

TRAILS: This home is adjacent to 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. ATV/UTV riders can cover a variety of terrain in the area, from paved roads to dirt routes. Enjoy hiking in the nearby Nicolet National Forest. Check out the "Map It Vilas County Trails App" to navigate all the trail systems for any sport - snowmobiling, ATVing, cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking.

THE AREA: Porch in the Pines is located on Meta Lake between downtown Eagle River and Three Lakes. Officially recognized as the Snowmobile Capital of the World, Eagle River is a haven for winter sports enthusiasts with a massive network of off-road trails to explore and recreation facilities galore. In the heart of Wisconsin's 28 Chain of Lakes region, endless ways exist to enjoy time out on the water. Packed with small-town charm, downtown Eagle River offers many shops and restaurants to explore close to home.

Vilas County TRH permit: T132-24
Vilas County Health permit: ASPR-CFNJML

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required when booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due. It is only refundable within 72 hours of the time the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount, while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days before the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance. [PLEASE NOTE:] Airbnb, VRBO, and other 3rd party online travel agencies ("OTA's") have cancellation policies that may be different AND supersede our policy. If you are not booking directly with us, please familiarize yourself with the policy of the website you are booking on.

Property manager

Northwoods Collection

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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

1586-262598

About the neighborhood

Map
Eagle River, Wisconsin

What's nearby

  • Catfish Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Eagle River Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Voyageur Lake - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Club Denoyer - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pike's Pine Isle Lodge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Lanes - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK located?

This family-friendly Eagle River vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Catfish Lake and Cranberry Lake. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag and Nicolet National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Porch in the Pines | Lakefront home w/ AC! Sandy Beach, Dock, Dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Our family enjoyed the space, the view, and the local attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

The property is beautiful and the house had everything we needed for our stay. It is well cared for and was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10

Wonderful stay. Beautiful location. Very clean and spacious.
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8/10

Sand beach is great for little kids Kitchen is well supplied with variety of cooking options Fire pit is nice ambiance/ very nice pier
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10

Clean, comfortable, good location.

10/10

Perfect place, perfect location, perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10

Very peaceful, relaxing home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10

Exceeded expectations, we had a great time.
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10/10

The porch in the pines. The water toys. The beauty.

10/10

This place gave us ladies a beautiful place to stay! Great location and beautiful view. It was clean and met all of our needs. Fit all 7 of us comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

Beautiful cabin, great layout, spotlessly clean!

10/10

We had a great time. House was beautiful, nice sandy beach area, loved watching the loons.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We had the best stay at Porch in the Pines. The cabin was super clean, equipped with everything we could ever need, the furniture was very comfortable, the lake view was gorgeous, location was great. 5 stars all around. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

We had 9 adults and we had plenty of space and the place is beautiful with a great view of the lake through tall pines.
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10/10

Highly recommend this house. My wife and I stayed there recently for a wedding. Beautiful views and very cozy. Close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10

The setting of the Northwoods, the private beach, beach campfire, numerous water craft, cozy decor of the house.

10/10

Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10

Our family and another family stayed for a long weekend. It was the perfect spot! Our kids loved the sandy frontage and all of the boats available on the property! We would love to come back soon!

10/10

Beautiful and quiet setting. Clean, loved it!! Would definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10

Porch in the Pines was fantastic!! The house was perfect and very accommodating. Everything you need is already there. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We had an awesome weekend. The cabin is nice and very clean and the fishing was excellent. We definitely will be coming back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10

We have rented a number of cottages in the Three Lakes/Eagle River area over the years and this was far and away the best experience. The property was well-maintained, well equipped and beautifully located. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for in this case.

10/10

This property has a very well stocked kitchen, plenty of place settings, cookware in excellent condition. Loved the dock and large variety of water craft. Large supply of bath towels. Overall very pleased with our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10

Good fishing and the water was so clean! Our dog loved going for swims during the day and there are lots of beautiful hiking trails just a short drive away. The beds super comfy, we slept like rocks. I can`t say enough about this place from the ease of booking to enjoying a relaxing 4 nights away from the city. We can`t wait to go back as this is our new favorite spot!