Location: St. Germain, Wisconsin, USA (Near Minocqua and Eagle River, Wisconsin)
Accommodations: Lake House, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-11)
Looking for a classic Northwoods lake house vacation?
A private family estate since the 1920s is now LOST LAKE PRIVATE RETREAT — a lake retreat for your getaway! This historic house was part of a private artist’s colony in the 1970s and ’80s. Original stand-up, whole log construction. Only a handful of this classic design remain in all the Northwoods.
Set among towering virgin White Pines and a nature preserve, this is a PRIVATE lakefront Retreat, with a long driveway through the woods, your own pier, swimming raft, fire pit and optional guest cabin (to add another bedroom and bath). Closest neighbor on one side is ¼ mile away along the lake shore! The other neighbor is a walk through the woods to your friendly property owners.
Featuring two screened-in porches, a glass-walled dining room, large living room, three bedrooms (firm mattresses!), plus optional pull-out sofa sleeper and/or private guest cabin with bath. Retro kitchen and baths — not luxury, but clean, functional and fitting for this nostalgic property. One guest commented that it’s “the kind of place where they’d film a movie—the kind of place you don’t want to leave.”
The Retreat includes rowboat, canoe, two mountain bikes. Friendly lake community … get to know locals and other vacationers at the twice-weekly waterfront softball games.
The Retreat is a 2500 sqft home on 5 wooded acres, with over 500 feet of private sandy shoreline.
541-acre Lost Lake is a serious fishing lake — ranked as one of Wisconsin’s premier fishing lakes by “Badger Sportsman” magazine. Lost Lake recorded first place musky in the last two years, 48" and 52". Also, waterskiing and pontoon boating. Lots of great hiking and biking in the immediate area.
Discounts available for artists, retirees, nature lovers and other low-impact guests who will respect this historic house.
Email a request for more info, and we’ll send Retreat additional details, photos, payments/deposit, etc. to your email address.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Other Amenities
- Three bedrooms include: one king, two doubles, and one twin. Cabin includes two twins or one king.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- The Private Retreat includes your very own private 80 acres of dense woods, with trail. Hike through the huge oaks and maples to the plateau overlooking Lost Lake.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WEEKLY RATES (Fri-to-Fri)
May & Jun, Sep & Oct .. $1900/week (Up to 7 guests)
Jul & Aug ............. $2100/week (Up to 7 guests)
More Guests? Sleeper Sofa: $150 each ; Private Cabin: $300/week
MONTHLY RATES
May & Jun, Sep & Oct .. $5000/month (Up to 7 guests)
Jul & Aug ............. $6500/month (Up to 7 guests)
More Guests? Private Cabin: $600/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Your own little world! - St. Germain, WI Lakefront Vacation House with Private Pier, Rowboat, and Fishing
- A classic 1920s stand-up log house - St. Germain, WI Lakefront Vacation House with Private Pier, Rowboat, and Fishing
- Private guest cabin available to add a bedroom and bath - St. Germain, WI Lakefront Vacation House with Private Pier, Rowboat, and Fishing
- Huge screened-in, lake view porch
- Lovely living room on main floor
- Living room with optional sleeper sofa
- Glass-walled dining room!
- Lake-view master bedroom with king bed
- Second bedroom with lake and woods views — double + twin beds
- Lake-view twin bed (along with double) in second bedroom
- Third bedroom with double bed, woods view
- Retro full bath with tub and shower
- Roomy, full kitchen — bright, clean, functional and fun!
- Your big, private t-pier
- And your own swimming raft
- Every day is a different look, sound, wonder
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