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Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on the picturesque Copper Lake, Copper Lake Cabin offers a serene retreat with modern comforts. Begin your day on the back deck surrounded by nature's symphony and take in the tranquil views. Enjoy activities like kayaking, fishing, or simply unwind by the waterfront fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill

HOT TUB coming in Fall of 2025!

Remember a time when life was simple? A time when children were never bored? A time when they made their own fun catching fish and frogs, splashing in the lake, and catching fireflies? A time when adults could read a book or enjoy a cup of coffee in peace and quiet and not worry what was going on in the world around them?

It exists today! Add in the modern-day comfort, conveniences, and connectivity of the 21st century and that’s EXACTLY what you find when you visit Copper Lake Cabin.

Start your day on the back deck feeling the cool breeze as it rolls off the lake and listening to the birds singing their beautiful songs. Watch as the children or young-at-heart slowly rise and head to the main house from their own private bunkhouse, complete with a private bathroom, and know that you are about to have one of the best getaways of your life.

While life is slower up here and no one has any expectations of you, jump back into the 21st century with our reliable internet and solid cell phone reception. Our advice…tell your boss that you’re heading up North and your connection may be spotty all the while knowing you can jump back in at any moment should YOU so choose!

This cabin 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom (2nd bath only available late spring, summer, and early fall) lakeside cottage on picturesque Copper Lake is beautifully updated. The main floor offers an open concept dining room, kitchen, and living room, perfect for entertaining, as well as main floor laundry and a cozy master bedroom suite.

Enjoy your evening cocktails or morning coffee on the newly constructed lakeside deck. The lower levels offer a TV room, bedroom, and an incredible game room/kids play area that includes foosball, shuffleboard, darts, "old-school" Nintendo, and plenty of family games. If that wasn't enough space for your crew, there is a separate bunkhouse building that offers 5 additional beds, bathroom, outdoor shower, and a sitting area.

Near the lake you find a new dock, swimming raft, 2 tandem kayaks, row boat, and waterfront fire pit. The home is fully outfitted with life jackets, paddles, and fishing poles to keep everyone busy.

This location is remote and private, however it is conveniently located only a short drive to Tomahawk or Merrill where you will find various dining and shopping options. ATV, UTV, or snowmobile directly from the driveway. Trails can bring you all the way up past Rhinelander! The cabin is also less than 5 minutes from Underdown Recreation Area where you will find mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross country ski trails.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 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
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino 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
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Rules

No smoking

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs only. Clean up pet waste in the yard. Pets ar

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Irma, WI

What's nearby

  • Rock Falls Townhall - 21 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Merrill Golf Club - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Grandfather Falls - 31 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Prairie Dells Scenic Area - 34 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Granite Peak Ski Area - 49 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gleason Bowling Center - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gails Place Again bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rod-N-Gun Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stats Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gail's place and banquet hall - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill located?

This family-friendly Irma vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Lincoln County Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Wisconsin River and Prairie Dells Scenic Area. Road Lake and LaCerte Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Northwoods Retreat @ Copper Lake - Minutes from Tomahawk & Merrill Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxann M.

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

Another Great Stay!

Our families enjoyed our stay again this year. We loved floating on the beautiful lake and playing in the game room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxann M.

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

Great Cabin and Lake

We had an amazing time at Copper Lake! The secluded lake was great for swimming and we all loved the game room downstairs. The cabin was very clean and spacious enough for our two families. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

IAT hikers women

This was a great location for hiking the Lincoln County segments of the IAT Cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karyn t.

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

IRMA

can't wait to stay there in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Hiking the Ice Age Trail

Very convenient to the IAT trailhead(s), super clean and functional. The owners put lots of effort into making the place a great place to relax after a long day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah p.

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

Northwoods Getawat

We loved staying at the Northwoods retreat! This how had everything we needed! Big deck for family meals, 3 Kayaks, 1 paddleboard and a row boat. We caught a lot of catfish and toads. We had the best week just enjoying that property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

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

Relaxing and fun getaway!

My family loved the peace and quite. My nieces loved the game room and the swim dock. Everyone loved kayaking and fishing. We cant wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend wedding getaway

We rented the house to stay in for our daughter's wedding. It was a beautiful location and home away from home. Management was prompt in answering questions. We won't hesitate to rent from here again. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Secluded, Quiet Get Away

Loved the cabin and secluded property on the lake! A relaxing long weekend enjoying the water, deck and views. Gorgeous! Dave was a great property manager, even checked in after we arrived to ensure all was well! Clean cabin with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

julia p.

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

Beautiful house by the lake

The house is exquisitely furnished and decorated, and it is also fully equipped inside and outside. My kids enjoyed the kayaks and row boat, as well as fishing in the lake. Beds are very comfortable and everything is very clean. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Joint Family Vacay Fun!

We stayed here with another family, so 8 total (4 adults & 4 kids under 15) for a joint family vacation and we had a wonderful time! Everyone enjoyed the paddle board, kayaks & swim raft. The kids spent most of their time jumping off the swim raft & liked sleeping in the bunk house. And the game room was perfect when the rain came! We're already talking about a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Family Fishing Trip

Our scheduled stay was from Saturday, July 22 to Saturday, July 29. We left on Friday to go home because the power went out Thursday evening and was predicted to be off until late Saturday. The property was great! The home was clean and stocked well! The dock was very nice. Use of the boat, kayaks and paddle board was so much fun! We had great fishing! Loved our stay here! Hope to return sometime! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Relaxing and fun family getaway

Our two families had a great time. The bunkhouse and gameroom were a hit for the teens. Water was calm and actually warmer than expected. We loved the deck and the fire pit. Had a lot of fun swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Be careful of the old pier posts in the water in front of the dock. We think these should be marked or removed. They are right off the end of the dock where someone might be tempted to jump in. David made us aware, but they are just in a bad location. Overall, really enjoyed the feeling of the deep woods but also having nice towns near by. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

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

Cabin on the lake

Will rent again when we have our next family reunion. Its QUIET! Great place to go to escape the noise of the city. For maximim experience, turn the phones off. The house is large enough to accomodate a large family and a couple couples. Plenty of deating throughout the house. I was pleasntly surprised to see a game room. I wasnt expecting one. Its a large lake and i only saw a single rowboat on it. This is a must rent house if youre planning a trip to Northern Wisconsin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Milwaukee Area

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

Quiet. Modern Comfort. Fall Color.

One of our best vacations in quite some time. This lake house was set up perfectly for our family’s needs. We tend to be going in 2 or 3 different directions and meeting up for meals. Gaming downstairs, watercolor painting upstairs, kayaking on the lake, tv in 3 places so Brewers game and a movie can be going, a deck or fire pit for my brother’s cigar-means-vacation evening, Ice Age Trailhead close by, … And sleep spaces aplenty! When you have reached the ages when snorers have to be separated from the others sleep options are our first consideration. My husband and I kept saying, “my ears are in shock from all of this quiet!”. What a beautiful thing! I hope we can repeat next fall or try again in a different season.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley Z.

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

Wonderful Up North Lake House

My family of 8 had a wonderful stay at this property. We had some family coming from the south and some from further north, and it was a great- easy to get to- location for all. We went at the end of April and had typical Wisconsin spring weather; sunny, warm and over 60* (beautiful lake fishing and deck chilling day), as well as 30s & 40s, rain and even snow! The rainy and snowy weather didn't faze us at all since we had such a lovely house to be in. The kitchen was spacious enough for all, the two livingroom/sitting rooms were very comfy and beautifully decorated, and the game room... was. The. Best. It was super entertaining for all ages!! What a great variety of games! Plus our teenagers LOVED having a cabin all to themselves for sleeping. Overall, wonderful experience and we will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney G.

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

Great Vacation!

If you are anything like me, you read a bunch of reviews before booking a property. The reviews are what easily convinced me to book this lake home! While our stay and the communication with the property manager gets a glowing five stars… I SOO wish it would be advertised more in summer months that this home doesn’t have any air conditioning. While you can’t predict weather in Wisconsin ever, nor predict that a Labor Day weekend would be a blazing 90+ degrees, we might have brought our own stand alone AC unit from home or thought about booking elsewhere honestly given it was a summer weekend. It got pretty hot and sticky to the point where we went a bought another stand alone AC unit ($519 later) so we could sleep comfortably in the home the next 2 nights. Unfortunately the bunk house didn’t have any AC either so we were pretty sticky waking up first thing in the morning. Second thing worth mentioning that raves how awesome the property management team is - when we arrived it was dirty, beds unmade etc and I was initially confused thinking we were too early to check in. Turns out, it was just a miscommunication with cleaning. Dave was extremely apologetic and waved our cleaning fee and gave us a $50 for fish fry that night in town. Great guy! You could tell he felt bad and wanted to right the wrong. Luckily we are very laid beck! Besides all that, it was an amazing home, well stocked, and we will be back again at some point!! Thank you for the stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie K.

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

A Perfect Getaway with fun for Everyone!

I can't say enough good things about this beautiful cabin and bunk house. The setting was peaceful and scenic with plenty of privacy. The cabin itself was clean, cozy, and tastefully decorated with all the modern comforts you'd want or need while on vacation. The highlight was the gorgeous lake, kayaks and paddle board but the game room was a close second. It was fully stocked with games, fuse ball, shuffleboard, card table and a large screen T.V. for movies after a long day outside. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds were super comfortable, and the outdoor deck was perfect for sipping morning coffee or stargazing at night. It truly felt like a home away from home - but better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and bunkhouse were incredibly clean and cozy. The game room in the basement is a huge bonus and the kids really loved having their own space in the bunkhouse. We spent most of our time this week swimming around the floating dock, paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing. We mainly chose this house because they provided all of the kayaks, life jackets, etc, and they were all great. Copper Lake is beautiful and there was maybe two other boats on the lake the entire week. It was like we had the entire lake to ourselves. We saw deer in the lake munching on water lilies and an otter. We drove into Merrill and played pickleball on the free courts at Ott Park and had dinner. Tomahawk is also an easy drive from the cabin and had dinner there one evening as well. It was a great week and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

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

Great family getaway

Great 4th of July stay! Everything was very clean - as advertised. Lots of little helpful details from the Happy Guest checkin page, lots of fans throughout to keep cool, to the reflectors placed throughout the property to help see after dark, made the place special. And the bunkhouse is adorable. We enjoyed the kayaks and fishing off the dock and the fact that you’re a family (and dog) friendly rental with tons of games and toys for rainy days. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

Super Fun family gathering!

A great place to be outside kayaking, fishing, swimming, making s’mores around the fire and making memories! The game room is really fun for all ages, toddlers up to adult games too. Kitchen and deck area are perfect for cooking and relaxing. Our family will be back 👍

10/10 Excellent

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new year

everything is chic, the room is clean and spacious, in a very good and quiet region
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect for our nanny and children!

Adorable property with perfect amenities for kids! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

We are three women hiking the Ice Age Trail.

We have stayed at this cabin twice while making our way along the Içe Age Trail. It’s a great location for doing the Lincoln County segments. The cabin is clean and cozy with everything we needed for cooking meals. Sitting on the deck with a glass of wine after hiking all day was very relaxing. Thanks for the stay J,C and L

10/10 Excellent

Calvin Z.

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

Here for Tomahawk Rally

Very pretty setting, nice property and we will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024