View from next to house looking west out over our 85' dock and Lake Nancy
Location: Minong, Northwest, Wisconsin, USA (55 min S of Duluth, 30 min W of Hayward, 25 min E of Danbury) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Keywords: Home, Lake, Beachfront, Lakefront, Cabin
Welcome to our four bedroom home on Lake Nancy in Minong, Wisconsin. Lake Nancy is a gorgeous 772 acre lake well known for its clean, clear water and great fishing. The home is elevated about 25' above a fantastic 100' sand beach. Our 400 foot private wooded drive winds through oak, birch, and pine trees and ends just a short distance from the back door of our 2,250 square foot 4 season "home away from home".
The lake offers outstanding swimming! The slope on both the beach and out into the water is VERY gradual with no drop off. This makes it great for kids, water games, and lounging around on a hot summer day. Enjoy your morning coffee out on the bench at the end of the 85' long dock.
On the beach, near the tire swing and 2 A frame bench swings for two is the fire pit. It's great for brats, smore's, staring into after dark... whatever you like. The night sky is so dark you can see the milky way - it's a good thing we put in motion sensing lights to help you find your way back inside!
Lake Nancy is a clean, clear lake offering large mouth bass, walleye, northern, muskie, crappie and pan fish. An oared Duck Boat is provided for fishing or exploring, and the lake has a public ramp for launching your trailered boat. 50' SW of the end of the dock is a crappie hot-spot - be sure to check it out. Blue gills can be caught with just about anything from the dock - a great way to introduce kids to fishing!
The layout of the home is that it is built into the side of the hill, so you walk in from the driveway on the upper level. The home has 4 bedrooms with one queen bed, 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed which will sleep 2 children (not adults - it has a 100 lb. per child max), and one twin bed. There is also one double sized futon, and two cots. (Both the futon and cots are actually quite comfortable.)
On the upper level are the kitchen, dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath with tub. There is also a 3 season porch, and perhaps best of all is a 40' elevated deck overlooking the lake and giving views of spectacular sun sets.
Downstairs is the family room, 2 bedrooms, a 3/4 bath (shower), and the laundry area, which also contains the children's size air hockey/pool table (it flips over).
The kitchen is fully furnished (we like to cook) and is part of a large open area that includes the dining and living areas. The over and stove are gas, and there is of course a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker.
There are ceiling fans which are perfect most of the time for keeping things natural, but cool. A/C is of course available if it turns hot.
We are only 2 miles from Black Bear Golf course, an 18 hole, par 72, public course. There are many other golf courses within easy driving distance. You may also enjoy hiking or canoeing/tubing on 2 nearby rivers (Totagatic and Namekagon - the latter being an excellent trout river). Day trips to Hayward, Spooner, Duluth and the Apostle Islands are common diversions.
The birding is outstanding, with loons and bald eagles guaranteed. You're sure to see deer and if you're a birder we have kingfishers, whippoorwills, various warblers, vireos, and flycatchers, pileated and red bellied woodpeckers, and occasionally a scarlet tanager.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central A/C, though it's not often needed because of the nice lake breezes.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Full size.
- Dryer : Full size electric.
- Off Street Parking : Tons of room.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Tons of room.
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Brand new and of the very highest quality.
- Twin/Single Bed : Located in a wonderful bedroom with a fantastic view.
- Bunk Bed : Made for kids, not adults. Maximum weight per child is 100 pounds.
- Convertible Bed : Very nice futon - it's a "double" bed. Although not located in a bedroom, it is next to one of the bedrooms. If you have more than 2 kids, you could move it into the kids bedroom where the bunk beds are located, as long as you move it back to its original location before you leave.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We do keep 20 or so videos and DVDs around for rainy days.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Gas stove and oven, microwave, brand new refrigerator, and brand new, super quiet dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : We've invested enough in kitchen equipment a full Thanksgiving dinner could be prepared without any problem.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Very nice Weber Grill - if you use it much please add to the charcoal supply so nobody runs out.
- Deck/Patio : The Deck and Balcony are the same, as it is an elevated (second story) deck.
- Balcony : You have to see this to appreciate just how perfect it really is - what a great view.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : The sand beach is simply superb. As you wade into the lake, the sand bottom deepens very gradually, so it's PERFECT for kids and for beach games such as volleyball in the water. The view is fantastic. We are on the east side of the lake, looking directly west. Every night brings a new, beautiful sunset. And it's fun to watch the weather move toward you - if you're like us you can not only watch the clouds but also the thunderstorms (!) move toward you.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets are allowed only with pre-approval and an extra deposit.
- Kid Friendly : This home was bought for our kids - yours will love it too!
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely no smoking. Sorry, we have allergies.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Miniature golf
- Restaurants
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2,200 per week, one week minimum stay, max 9 persons.
Mid-week arrival/departures okay. $750 non refundable deposit to reserve.
Balance Due 60 Days Prior to Arrival, plus $500 Security Deposit.
Security deposit refunded within 30 days (Less Any Charges).
Check-in is 3pm, Check-out is 9am.
$100 cleaning fee due with final payment.
Checks, money orders, wire transfers. Sorry, no credit cards.
1 dog allowed & tho we love them no cats due to severe owner's severe allergy.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Fabulous Lake Home W/ Sand Beach - Great for Whole Family!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Minong
It's only two hours from our home in the Twin Cities. We love the fact that it is so peaceful and quiet - we're definitely in the country. But we also like having all the amenities we need only 7 miles away in the town of Minong.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love the gorgeous sand beach where our two children can play. We also love being on on the east side of the lake, looking west out across the lake. This lets us enjoy beautiful sunsets and view the weather move toward us (it usually moves generally west to east in this latitutde). When we're lucky we get a great view of an approaching thunderstorm, complete with towering cumulonimubus clouds blocking out the sun, lightning advancing toward us (it's actually safer this way - we're never surprised because we can see it so far off), and the rain marching swiftly from the far side of the lake across to our side. Great stuff!
Owner's Map of Minong
There are five of us - Mom, Dad, 9 year old boy, 6 year old girl, and grandma!
Property Photos
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- View from next to house looking west out over our 85' dock and Lake Nancy - Minong House on Lake Nancy
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- View of upper level of home with lake on far side (lower level walkout) - Minong House on Lake Nancy
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- The long private drive through the woods leading into our "home away from home". - Minong House on Lake Nancy
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- Mist over the lake at the start of another gorgeous summer day on Lake Nancy!
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- This photo speaks for itself, wouldn't you say?
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- Our 40+ foot deck overlooks the lake & runs the entire length of the house .
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- Kitchen and dining area.
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- Living room looking toward the dining area and kitchen.
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- Family room with TV, DVD, and VCR.
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- You can see the open floor plan looking from the dining area to the living room.
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- Master Bedroom - You'll sleep great in the brand new bed (new bedframe too)!
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- One of the 4 bedrooms, this one has a new queen bed.
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- One of the 4 bedrooms, this one features a gorgeous view over the lake.
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- One of the four bedrooms, this one features bunk beds.
Traveler Reviews (1)
Wonderful stay on beautiful property-- Perfect for families!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/10
We recently stayed at this beautiful property on Lake Nancy with our four small children (ages 2 to 8 years). Everything we needed or wanted was at our fingertips. The house was very comfortable. The lake was lovely and had a nice sandy bottom. We appreciated the long dock (longer than most of the docks in the area), from which we could jump off of for swimming and fish from (fishing poles provided!). There were two kayaks and a duck boat, as well as several water toys (noodles, etc.) for our kids to enjoy. We enjoyed campfires at the fire pit on the beach and also sitting out and looking at the water from any of the numerous adirondack chairs (on the beach and deck) and the very comfortable bench swing (on the beach). Our kids especially enjoyed the tire swing on the beach. The house was well equipped with just about everything imaginable, including plenty of space and comfortable beds, a washer and dryer, numerous lazy boy recliners for reading and enjoying the gorgeous view, and two TVs (one with a VCR and the other with a DVD player and Play Station). We saw lots of wildlife, including eagles and loons and deer. We were pleasantly surprised by several hummingbirds frequenting the feeders on the deck. It was lots of fun for us to sit on the deck and have hummingbirds come within several feet of us! The trip into town (Minong) was easy and quick. We went into town almost daily to pick up groceries, a newspaper, go for ice cream or dinner, or to go to church. Day trips to Hayward and Spooner were only a short distance away (about 30 minutes each way), and we had a great time inner tubing down the Namekagon River. Overall, I highly recommend this spacious and comfortable vacation home for a relaxing getaway in beautiful northwestern Wisconsin!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.
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