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

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • 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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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eagle River Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Voyageur Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track - 14 min drive - 10.5 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.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
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
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8/10 Good

Gary H.

Repeating Visitor
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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Women’s pool team
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

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star experience all around
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had a great time. House was beautiful, nice sandy beach area, loved watching the loons.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil beauty
Beautiful and quiet setting. Clean, loved it!! Would definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David F.

Beautiful Lakeside Retreat
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 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need!
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway!
The property is beautiful and very well managed. Very clean and organized. There were several movies and books for the little ones if you have kids. Rooms are spacious and having a washer and dryer on site is always a plus. The only recommendation is in the future update the tv in the bedroom and make sure there’s firewood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Seth W.

Jackpot!
Perfect location, perfect setting, great fishing, the house has an awesome layout, super clean and nice w WiFi and a smart tv. And, less than 10 minutes to Eagle River which has everything you would need… actually, we ate out a couple times and had awesome food and service. People are so nice and helpful in town! We were sad to leave, and so grateful for so many great memories I’ll always cherish from this last week!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Thanksgiving Getaway
We had a very comfortable stay with 4 adults and 3 kids over Thanksgiving. Thanks to the fully stocked kitchen we were even able to prepare a full Thanksgiving feast! Though we didn't get to do any swimming, the kids still enjoyed the yard and trying to break the ice with sticks (they were not successful!). We saw deer wander through and appreciated the woodsy setting with proximity to both Three Lakes and Eagle River. This was a very enjoyable and cozy place to stay even during the cold "off-season."

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much Needed Family Time
The Porch In the Pines was an absolutely wonderful place in a beautiful Lake. The amenities were great and the place was so clean. We arrived at the cabin with a soft music playing and the lights on. Enjoyed the canoe, paddle boat, stand -ups and the row boat. The neighbor Mickey came over to share how beautiful the moon was. Would definitely recommend this place. Thank you for a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cesar S.

A very quiet and cozy place
Everything is perfect, the space is clean inside the house and the lake is very private and accessible only if you bring your pet. Make sure they give you the correct price between an App and the property manager and you don't have to pay extra if the info says pets. friendly and also make sure that they are given access to the aquatic equipment or informed how to have access but it would be good to bring your own if you have it just in case
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Deborah B.

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

Dianne D.

Porch in the Pines
The porch in the pines. The water toys. The beauty.
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10/10 Excellent

James B.

One of our nicest rental experiences
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.
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10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Great setting
Clean, comfortable, good location.

10/10 Excellent

Ania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Perfect Escape in the Pines
Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful view. Loved all of the extras; coffee, toiletries, games, movies, fire wood, detergent and lots of nice towels! You really don’t need to bring much. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Dustin S.

Great Northern Wisconsin Experience
Great location on a small private lake in northern Wisconsin. They provided all the water toys a family could use while enjoying the lake. Our dog had a blast playing in the water. The only thing that was missing was AC to keep you cool on the hotter days.
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10/10 Excellent

spencer f.

Great Spot
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

10/10 Excellent

Nora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend
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 Excellent

Dianne D.

Porch in the Pines, Eagle River, WI
The setting of the Northwoods, the private beach, beach campfire, numerous water craft, cozy decor of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away!
Our family enjoyed the space, the view, and the local attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Extremely clean, cozy home with a beautiful lake view and deer casually walking by. If you’re not familiar with the area in winter you will need a 4x4 but it is plowed. Was pleasantly surprised with a yummy bitter of wine and coffee cake upon arrival. Nice stocked kitchen with gadgets, cookware, etc. Only one downfall…couldn’t stay longer. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022