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Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16288 sq m

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  • Parking available
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  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
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  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
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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.

Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!

Escape to the picturesque Nicolet National Forest in Northern Wisconsin! Immaculate lake home with frontage on all-sport 320 acre Silver Lake, the Nicolet Country Club and the ATV/Snowmobile Trails. Take in the Northwoods during all four seasons with the conveniences of home.

Home is licensed with the State, County and Town for short-term rental. As such, it has been inspected and passed all health and safety standards required. Rest assured that your health and safety are our priority.

NO PETS OR SMOKING ALLOWED!

Home is equipped with a 27KW whole home Generac Generator. Nothing ruins a vacation quicker than a power outage and they happen often in the Northwoods. Know that the heat and lights will always be on.

LAKE AND FRONTAGE:

Silver Lake is a 320-acre full recreational lake which allows water sports including waterskiing, tubing and jet-skiing. The lot provides a hard-to-beat swimming area for kids and adults with a level approach to the water and sand bottom past the private pier!

Make use of your own large fire pit, picnic table, benches, chairs, canoe, paddleboat, gas grill and a one-of-a-kind, must-see enclosed Tiki Bar just steps from the water.

Bring your hammock and attach to two sets of hooks in the mature pines. For those who want to rough it, feel free to pitch your own tent on the frontage. Fall asleep to the call of loons on the lake.

No better set-up for a perfect day at the lake with family and friends. It's like having your own private park!

LAKE HOME:

Custom built in 2010, the home is four levels and over 3000 square feet with 6 bedrooms (includes loft ) and 4 bathrooms. 12 beds that sleep a total of 16 occupants.

Home has central air conditioning, three televisions with Direct TV and HDMI cables, WiFi Internet, and washer/dryer. Kitchen includes fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee-maker (programmable automatic), crock pot, toaster, griddle, utensils, dinnerware and pots/pans. Bed and bath towels/linens provided along with soap and shampoo (please bring your own beach towels). Two outdoor gas grills (one grill available October - May). Limited supply of paper products, soaps and firewood.

Lower level contains a rec room that includes a wet bar, big screen TV, bar-quality electronic dart board and video game table, foosball table and assorted games, puzzles and books.

Master bedroom hosts a private deck along with a queen-size bed and twin pull-out ottoman. Bedrooms two and three each sleep three and have a full bed and twin bed.
Bedroom four sleeps two with a full-size futon. Bedroom five sleeps two with a full-size bed. Bedroom six is a loft with two full-size beds and two twin beds.

Master bath includes toilet, dual vanities, whirlpool tub, separate shower and heated floors. Bathroom two has vanity, full bathtub/shower, toilet and heated floors. Bathroom three has a vanity and toilet. Bathroom four has a vanity, extra large shower and toilet.

Home has wrap-around porch. Two bistro tables and a seating bench, along with a mobile bar. Front porch is a great area for morning coffee or relaxing while looking out over the lake.

GOLF:

The cabin has backyard frontage on the Silver Lake Country Club, a public 18-hole course considered to be one of the best kept in Northeastern Wisconsin. Front nine is made for the long drive, while the back nine is carved out of the forest and more challenging. Clubhouse is open for drinks or food options.

SILVER LAKE PARK - sand beach/basketball/volleyball/playground:

Adjacent to the lake lot is Silver Lake Park which has a full sand public beach for swimming in addition to full court basketball, two sand volleyball courts, playground and public shelter. Lots of room for the kids to play!

CASINOS:

For rainy days or festive nights, two casinos are within a 30-minute drive. Potawatomi Casino in Carter is only 10 minutes away and open 24/7 most of the year. It offers bingo, slots and table games on the casino floor as well as a café and full service restaurant. Mole Lake Casino outside of Crandon offers the same and is within 20 minutes.

LAONA STEAM TRAIN:

Take the family back in time with a ride on the last remaining authentic steam train operating in the state of Wisconsin. Train travels to the Camp 5 logging museum which includes a petting zoo, museum and old settlement buildings. A great side activity for families with kids.

WHITEWATER RAFTING and TUBING:

Three rivers offer whitewater rafting within close proximity to Laona - the Peshtigo, the Menominee and the Wolf River. Kosir's Rapid Rafts is just 30 miles away and provides full tours. The Peshtigo is a class III whitewater rafting river and the Menominee is a Class IV. Herbs Wolf River Whitewater rafting is 40 miles south and offers Class III rafting.

Kosir’s also has slower-paced tubing on the river for those who want a more relaxing experience.

DINING:

Enjoy an Old Fashioned at a Wisconsin staple - the Supper Club. There are numerous dining options in the area that still identify with the tradition along with many iconic bars that sit on a lake, such as Johnnie’s Resort and Charlie’s on Lake Metonga.

FISHING: .

Silver Lake is a musky lake that offers good action year round. Enjoy fishing right off the pier for bass, panfish and the occasional northern.

Ice fishing is a great option in the winter months. Our tiki bar is an ideal spot to relax and warm up as you watch your tip-ups out on the ice. Plowed trail next to the park allows vehicle or ATV access to the lake.

Visit us in late Spring through early Fall for exceptional trout fishing on over 475 miles of classified trout streams. Try fly fishing on crystal clear National Forest water.

SNOWMOBILING:

Laona is a snowmobiler's paradise with the intersection of the 100 Mile Snow Safari Trail (140 miles), the LumberJack Memorial Trail (100 miles) and the Nicolet State Trail. Golf Shores sits on a legal snowmobile trail with aforementioned trails only minutes away.

No need to trailer - enjoy direct access to the trails right out the front door. Large driveway with room to park multiple trucks and trailers.

Multiple cross country ski and snowshoe trails throughout the Nicolet National Forest.

DOWNHILL and CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

The Nicolet National Forest offers many options for cross country skiing, including Ed’s Lake National Recreation Trail and the Lakewood Cross Country Ski Trail.

For downhill skiing, Ski Brule is located less than 45 minutes away in Iron River, Michigan. It offers seventeen ski runs and eleven lifts. Runs include five green circles, six blue squares, three black diamonds, and one double black diamond.

HIKING:

Laona is part of the Nicolet National Forest and boasts tons of hiking trails for your enjoyment. Come in Fall for hiking and enjoy the spectacular show of colors the Nicolet National Forest offers. Otter Springs Recreational Area , Dendo-Eco Nature Trail, Rat River Recreation Trail, Ed's Lake National Recreation Trail and the Laura/Gordon Lake Recreational Trail are all within a half hour of the cabin and provide many miles of groomed foot paths.

ATV’ING:

Cabin sits on legal ATV trail and winds back to a network of National Forest trails large enough to get lost in.

Summer booking is a weekly rental only: Saturday check-in/Saturday check-out.

NOTE: property rental includes two lots. The house has backyard access to the Nicolet County Club. Just across residential Silver Lake Road is a full-size recreational lot with tiki bar, private pier and lake frontage.

Look us up on Facebook for more information on the area. http://facebook.com/GolfShoresLaona

Sorry, NO PETS or smoking allowed. No exceptions.

Golf Shores Laona is truly a four-season escape with something for everyone! We hope to see you soon!

CABIN AMENITIES:
Four levels – 3000+ square feet
Central air conditioning
Generac Commercial Generator (eliminates power outages)
Wireless internet
Satellite television
Whirlpool tub
Dishwasher
Washer and dryer
Three refrigerators - Two full size, one dorm size
Six bedrooms
Twelve beds with sleeping capacity of 16
Four bathrooms - three full-sized with shower, one bathtub
Master bedroom and private balcony with seating
Two coffee makers- 1 drip, 1 Keurig
Wet bar with icemaker
Air fryer
Two gas grills
Private pier and sand lake frontage
Rec Room with two TVs, electronic dart board, classic commerical-quality arcade machine, foosball, ceiling bluetooth speakers and assorted games/puzzles/toys
Large outdoor fire pit with seating for 16
Wrap-around porch with bistro tables/chairs and loveseat
One-of-a-kind tiki bar just steps from the water
Canoe, paddleboat, two kayaks and assorted sporting equipment
Driveway with room for 8 vehicles front-to-back
Baby gate, booster seat, pack-n-play
Full kitchen with stove, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, coffeemakers, griddle, toaster, crock pot, popcorn maker, pots/pans and dishes/utensils
18-hole public golf course - adjacent to back yard at Nicolet Country Club
Full-court basketball - located next to lake lot at Silver Lake Beach
Two sand volleyball courts - located across from Silver Lake Beach
Playground - located next to lake lot at Silver Lake Beach

Property manager

Jeff and Julie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Griddle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed in the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3100 sq ft (288 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Sand swimming frontage, Playground

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
Note from host: Property not suitable for large parties
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

Property is also known as

Welcome to Golf Shores Laona!
Beautiful Lake Home on Golf Course
Enjoy the Nicolet National Forest at Golf Shores Laona!
Enjoy Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!
Enjoy 4 Season Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!

About the neighborhood

Map
Laona, WI

What's nearby

  • Camp Five Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Crandon International Off-Road Raceway - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Potawatomi Carter Casino - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Mole Lake Casino - 27 min drive - 28.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Clubhouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnnie's Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Double Buck Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Danz Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Collins Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest! located?

This family-friendly Laona vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nicolet National Forest and Camp Five Museum. Dawson Lake and Johnson Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Escape to Golf Shores Laona in the Nicolet National Forest! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Took family here for fall getaway and greatly enjoyed our time, as well as, enjoying the cabin and property. The private beach was a hit for our 7 year old son along with the games in basement. Silver lake is a nice clean lake and the neighborhood is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The property was beautiful. Plenty of room both outside & inside for our family of 10 to enjoy! Jeff & Julie provide tons of games, floaties... down at the lake!! The house is beautiful & very clean!! Our family enjoyed the golf course, downstairs game room, firepit & even rented a pontoon that we used everyday!!! I would recommend this property for sure & hopefully our family will be able to return again also!! Thanks Jeff & Julie!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family with tons of kids
With a large group of 16 comprising mostly of kids, Golf Shores was a perfect fit. The sandy beach with the adjacent public beach and playground couldn’t be beat. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. The lake is beautiful and we were frequently the only boat out. The house has multiple levels and plenty of beds to accommodate nap time. The owners were very communicative and even reached out on a rainy day to tell us of some places we could take the kids. We stay at a different VRBO every year but we booked Golf Shores right away for next year. The road between the house and the lake wasn’t an issue as there are infrequent cars and they go slow. The owners have nailed this VRBO! Don’t forget your golf clubs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family getaway!
What a wonderful week celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary! Our group consisted of 8 adults and 7 children ranging in age from 9 - 18 and there was something for everyone. The lake access was phenomenal. Private sandy beach with kayaks, canoe, and plenty of fun floaties and toys. The kids swam extensively every day. The fishing was wonderful too. Everyone had multiple catches. The spacious cabin was perfect for everyone to sleep, spread out, play games, prepare meals. We loved being by the park for basketball, volleyball, and it also had a really nice beach and swim platforms. We also utilized the golf course multiple times. It’s only a buck a hole on Wednesdays! The cabin was clean and was stocked with everything you need! We would definitely go back and highly recommend it to anyone interested! Thanks Jeff and Julie for being wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return trip to Golf Shores Laona
2nd visit here with family ranging from grandparents to young grandsons. Lots of relaxing at the house lakefront, playing on the adjacent public park, fishing off the dock, kayaking, daytime campfire, etc. The house is well furnished and big enough to find a quiet spot when needed. Will definitely consider a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
House was set up great for our group and it’s nice to have plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice fishing trip
A group of 6 spent 8 nights on an ice fishing trip. Jeff was great keeping us informed on ice conditions prior to trip. House was very comfortable after long days on the ice. Would have been awesome if there was snow due to the proximity of the house and trails. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent choice.
This a beautiful cabin, clean, comfortable and well appointed with all the essentials. It’s located in a quiet area with a golf course out back and lake views out front. There is plenty of room to spread out, relax and have fun in the game room down stairs. We played a lot of cards, board games, dice and loved the electronic game table. The hosts are very responsive and friendly. This was our annual snowmobile trip but all the trails were closed due to the lack of snow. I highly recommend the Potawatomi Community Center where we played pickleball, basketball, threw the football around and used the golf simulator. This facility is awesome, loaded with lots of things to do including swimming and a rock climbing wall. We had a very good fish fry at JARS, and a very good dinner at the supper club Waters Edge. Thanks for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter retreat.
This was our 23rd annual winter retreat with four families. The property was perfect for our crew with plenty of room for 16. The kids loved the basement/game room area as did the adults. Jeff and Julie were quick to respond to emails or texts and made us feel at home in their beautiful property. They even had darts delivered to the house when we were there which the boys really appreciated. Lake access was a breeze with atv’s or snowmobiles and the fishing was decent. We highly recommend the property and hope to return again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Everything as described. Easy going owners/managers and everyone nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and cozy!
Our family truly enjoyed staying here during Thanksgiving. The kitchen supplied everything we needed to prep a proper meal, the fireplace kept us comfy and warm. The kids enjoyed the downstairs arcade game and den. All around beautiful home and location. We would love to try it in the summer. Thank you Jeff and Julie for being wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deer Camp
A few friends but mostly brother in laws from Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin got together for fun and hunting. Hunting was not that much fun but the weather and the house was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for a great experience at your residence. The place is awesome and we would definitely go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W., Menasha, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies Weekend
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. A lot of space and we’ll set up. Had a fabulous time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here in Nov for an ATV trip
Great property & location, we really enjoyed our stay here. The little things really made it extra special, labels on the light switches and the best stocked kitchen utensils & items that I've experienced at a rental home. Great place, highly recommend them!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
We stayed here last year and was excited to go back. Weren’t disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again.
Appreciate all the amenities, including those beyond the usual, like scissors, tape, various sizes of baggies, spices, etc. Plenty of pots and pans and utensils. Fire pit area is great. Comfortable well-made chairs surround the pit. Nice beach area and water toys. All had fun with the gigantic Connect Four game outside. When the weather wasn’t so great (and sometimes when it was) the game room was a hit. Great to have two refrigerators. Need more garbage bins outside. Top (fourth floor) was warm to hot even with the 3 fans. Other areas of the house were a good temperature. Nice and helpful neighbors. Would stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Beth I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a nice week on Silver Lake
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Cabin Trip
This is the first property that we booked for a second year- and we had a wonderful time. The kids had so much fun at the beach, playground, and basketball court- and the proximity to these things make this property so unique! We played many card games in the tiki hut, and had wonderful luck fishing. We sleep comfortably, and have everything we need and more to entertain the many ages in our group. Love this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer retreat
This property is amazing and everything the listing says. Jeff and Julie were very responsive and accommodating! It was such an amazing get away and can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family vacation
Our extended family (grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren) thoroughly enjoyed our week. Highlights were the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat. We also enjoyed the private beach and public beach park next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cung T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very good place to visit. Hope to go back again soon🥰😍🤩😘
The cabin overall was so spacious and comforable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family snowmobile getaway
Lodging/property was exactly what we were looking for. Jeff and Julie are doing things right for their customers. A fantastic experience despite the terrible snowmobiling conditions that weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe W., McFarland Dane County

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Cabin For Ice Fishing and Snowmobiling Enthusiasts
The cabin was beautiful and accommodated our large group to perfection. Lake has lots of fish and sledding trials are conveniently located right on Cabin. Couldn’t have asked for a better setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason J., Random Lake

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobileing getaway 8
House was perfect for our group of 6 guys on a snowmobile trip. Could have fit several more people easily. Easy access to the trail. Made great use of the game room and bar in the basement. Very clean, well kept, kitchen had everything we needed, and extra refrigerator space available. Pleny of room for parking with 2 trailers. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023