You and your family will love this well appointed, pleasantly decorated, spacious cottage conveniently located just 20 minutes from Antigo and 20 minutes from Crandon in the lovely community of Pickerel, WI. You will have the best of what the great Wisconsin outdoors has to offer as you enjoy the large outdoor deck area, fire pit, 2 separate areas with comfortable outdoor seating, fire table, gas grill, outdoor dining table, multiple Adirondack chairs and hammocks for all around relaxation with gorgeous lake views.
Enjoy plentiful sunshine all day and amazing sunsets from inside or outside the cottage as you look westward across the beautiful panorama of 1300 acre Pickerel Lake!
All recreation Pickerel Lake provides for fishing, boating, waterskiing, kayaking, jet skiing, pontoons and paddle boards. *2 Kayaks, 2 paddle boards, paddle boat and a large row boat with life vests included with the rental of the cottage. Beach towels included! You will have 125 feet of shoreline right on Pickerel Lake complete with 3 docks where you can swim, float and dock your boat. For even more adventure, 325 acre Crane Lake is accessible via kayak, paddle board or small motorized boat through a channel connecting Pickerel Lake to Crane Lake. In addition, there are several bars located on Pickerel Lake and many restaurants located nearby.
The Calm Bay Cottage also includes a large disc tree swing, horseshoe pit, basketball hoop, bicycles, ping pong table, game area and yoga/meditation space to suit all your activities.
The interior of the cottage has plenty of room for a family, group or multiple families.
3 bedrooms plus loft area, provides ample sleeping space. Up to 10 people are included with the rental. Each additional guest is $25.00 per night/per person. Beds sleep 15 comfortably.
Master Bedroom: 1 King sized bed, plus 1 trundle bed (2 twin beds that can convert into king bed), plus sliding door access to front deck area.
Brand New Lower Level Suite: 1 King sized bed, 1 full sized bed with 1 twin bunk bed, plenty of space for pack n play, along with attached half bathroom.
Upstairs bedroom: 2 King sized beds, enough space for pack n play.
Upstairs Loft area: 1 King sized trundle bed, twin bunk beds, and 1 queen sized bed.
*Additional sleeping space includes main level den with pull out queen air bed sleeper with french doors and blinds for privacy. There are also 2 pack n plays included.
2 full baths with 2 showers and 1 tub along with 1 half bath. All bath and kitchen towels are available for you.
Washer/dryer on site
Kitchen amenities: Nesco roaster, pizza oven, electric fry pan, panini maker, quesadilla maker, coffee station, 2 refrigerators for plenty of storage of food and beverages. Spices, oils, and all typical kitchen utensils provided. Outdoor gas grill. No oven.
You will enjoy spacious gathering areas, a dining area with large table and a porch area with additional table (perfect for dining, card or game playing!) 1 high chair available. A one of a kind indoor porch with 180 degree views of the lake is the perfect spot to spend time all day from morning coffee to late night reading!
Other amenities: ample DVD collection with many family choices (DVD player on main floor and in the loft), board games, cards, CD collection and stereo, and multiple coolers available for your use.
Large detached garage: game room includes ping pong table, large size Jenga, children's water table, large sized Yatzee, and cornhole
Additionally, nearby you will find the boat launch, ATV trails, the Wolf River State trail and Augustyn Springs ATV trails. There is a golf course and driving range located on DD just 3 miles away. You will find white water rafting and tubing on the Wolf River located about 30 minutes south on Hwy 55.
7 night minimum stay in July and August with changeover day on Sunday
Otherwise, 3 night minimum stay. Up to 10 people included with the rental. Each additional guest $25/night/guest Maximum number of guests 15. Must be 25 years old to rent.
Cleaning fee $175 per stay. Dog friendly - maximum 2 dogs. -dogs must be on leash or on tie-outs when outside . -$150 per dog/ 7 night stay or $60 per dog/3 night stay. No smoking on the premises. No fireworks allowed on the Calm Bay Cottage property.
*Please be respectful of neighbors and maintain quiet outside between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
You are sure to bask in the beauty of nature, relax, unwind and find some of your favorite outdoor activities at the Calm Bay Cottage~ a perfect getaway!
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About the area
Pickerel
Pickerel is home to this holiday home. Quig's Maplewood Golf Course and Kettlebowl Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pickerel Lake and Crane Lake.
Norm's Hollow Campground Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Burgt’s Last Resort - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Calm Bay Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Calm Bay Cottage ?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calm Bay Cottage on 19 Jan 2024 start from £275, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Calm Bay Cottage ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Calm Bay Cottage ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Calm Bay Cottage ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Calm Bay Cottage located?
This family-friendly Pickerel holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pickerel Lake and Crane Lake. Grass Lake and Arbutus Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family really enjoyed our stay. We spent some great family time together relaxing and and enjoying the lakes fishing and tubing. It's a wonderful home and we would love to return again sometime.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2022
We really appreciate your review and comments. You’re great to work with. Glad you had the chance to enjoy our cottage and beautiful surroundings. Pete
We stayed here with my family with kids ranging from 1-17 yrs old and there was something fun for all ages. The setup is perfect for a group gathering or multiple families. We loved having access right on the lake but also had a lot of fun playing basketball, ping pong or hjust relaxing on the deck with beautiful sunset views. Pete and Lee were easy to communicate with and were quick to answer any questions we had. Just a great place to stay and would definitely recommend it!
Kevin K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Thanks so much for taking the time to review your time at our cottage. You were great to work with also!
This place was incredible and I wish I had more time to enjoy it but we were working. The home has everything you could ever need. It brought back my best memories as a child vacationing with my family in our cabins. This house is not setup like a sterile rental but rather has a ton of character and invites you in like a warm hug. Can't wait to come back again and bring my family to enjoy some tranquility on the lake.
Tyler W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. You were great to work with and did a fantastic job on clean up and check out!
This place is beautiful, it had plenty of room for all of us. Pete was very helpful everytime I had a question. The only down fall is there are a lot of steps up to the cottage and down to the dock. I have arthritis in my knees and we had twin 2 year olds which made it a bit tricky. Also we had 2 dogs and there is very little yard and room for them to run. The neighbors are very close. But these are things that were not a show stopper. I gave my kids, grandkids and great grandkids this week as a Christmas presents. We had a great time on the pontoon and fishing. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Our stay at Calm Bay Cottage was very enjoyable. The setting is beautiful and the cottage provides several comfortable areas inside and outside for relaxation and enjoyment with family. We found the kitchen very accommodating and enjoyed thoroughly the large dining area and quiet spaces throughout the cabin. The generous sleeping space and 2.5 bathrooms met our needs very well. Pete and Lee were great to work with and made sure that any and all questions and needs were met. We appreciate their beautiful cabin and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
John L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
John and Sharon, thank you so much for the positive feedback. We enjoyed having you as our first guests at the Cottage.