View from next to house looking west out over our 85' dock and Lake Nancy
Location: Minong, Wisconsin, USA (1 Hr S of Duluth, 1/2 Hr W of Hayward, 1/2 Hr E of Danbury)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Welcome to our four bedroom home on Lake Nancy in Minong, Wisconsin. Lake Nancy is a gorgeous 772 acre lake and is well known for its great fishing. The home is elevated about 25' above a fantastic sand beach with 100' of lakeshore on a 500 foot deep lot. 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". There is room to park any number of cars and of course your boat trailer too.
Before you read on, we'd like you to know that while we're very flexible on the dates, we only rent the home four weeks each year, and the minimum rental stay is one week. So if you are interested, it's best to contact us right away, as the home rents out quickly each year. As of this date we have rented two of the four weeks we will make available this year. (Note - we update the calendar promptly, so you can rely on what it shows.) Also, if you look at our rental calendar, please realize that while it shows many weeks unavailable, this is only because we want to show when our family will be using the lake home. This way you can tell what dates are still available. So there really are two weeks still available. And of course, if in doubt, don't hesitate to give a call :-)
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 lake offers outstanding swimming! The slope on both the beach and out into the water is very gradual, with no drop offs. 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.
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.
Near the tire swing and A frame bench swing 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!
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. On the upper level are the kitchen, dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bath. 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, and the laundry area, which also contains the children's size air hockey/pool table (it flips over). Access to the beach is generally made through the downstairs door, although you can easily walk around the side and down the concrete stairs beside the house to reach the wood stairs that take you down to the lake.
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.)
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.
As mentioned above, this is our home, so we ask that you take care and leave the home just as clean as when you found it, with things as you found them. Sweep and vacuum thoroughly, and put equipment away for refund of deposit. Please report any unsafe situations or problems encountered so that we can remedy them ASAP.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central A/C, though it's not often needed because of the nice lake breezes.
- Washer: Full size.
- Dryer: Full size electric.
- Linens Provided
- 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): Reception is good, not great. We don't place a high premium on "the boob tube" when we're "at the lake". There are just too many other, better things to do!
- 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, good sized refrigerator, and a dishwasher. No garbage disposal, as we're on a septic system.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: We've invested enough in kitchen equipment a full Thanksgiving dinner could be prepared without any problem.
- Dishwasher
- 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: Cell phone coverage in this area is spotty. We don't use the phone much, so we're on a low usage rate to minimize the expense, which is $5 per 100 minutes. What this means is, we're not going to charge for using the phone "within reason", but if you wind up using the phone a lot we will have to tack on a charge to cover the extra expense.
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1,950 per week. One week minimum stay.
Time frames can be Mon-Mon, Tue-Tue, Wed-Wed, Thu-Thu, or Fri-Fri.
(No Sat - Sat or Sun - Sun timeframes.)
We're flexible on check in and check out times -
let us know what works best for you!
$750 Non Refundable Deposit to Hold, Plus $500 Security Deposit
Balance Required Four (4) Weeks Before Entry
Refundable Security Deposit Sent Within 30 Days Less Any Charges
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
There are five of us - Mom, Dad, 8 year old boy, 6 year old girl, and grandma!
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 of 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!
Property Photos
- View from next to house looking west out over our 85' dock and Lake Nancy - Minong House on Lake Nancy
- View of home with lake on far side - Minong House on Lake Nancy
- The long private drive through the woods leading into our "home away from home". - Minong House on Lake Nancy
- Mist over the lake at the start of another gorgeous summer day on Lake Nancy!
- Note the elevated wooden deck / balcony overlooking the lake.
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