Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown

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A blue house with a porch, steps leading to the entrance, and a white picket fence in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a window.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, a staircase with white railings, and a cabinet with drawers.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a double sink, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of a house.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Minocqua Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Minocqua, WI
  • Place, Minocqua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Campanile Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bearskin State Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Minocqua

Located in Minocqua, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kemp Natural Resources Station and Bearskin State Trail, while Campanile Center for the Arts and Vilas County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Holiday Acres and Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing, mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Minocqua, WI

What's nearby

  • Minocqua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Campanile Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bearskin State Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torpy Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kawaguesaga Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Thirsty Whale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Minocqua Yacht Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bottled Bean - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown on 8 Nov 2026 start from £949, 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.

What time is check-in at Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Minocqua Lake and Campanile Center for the Arts. Bearskin State Trail and Torpy Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and was perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. We're delighted the location worked well and that the space was just the right fit for your family of four. We'd love to host you again whenever your travels bring you back. The VueStay Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect! We walked all over downtown easily and the view was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We're so glad the location worked perfectly for you and that you were able to explore downtown on foot. We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful views too. We'd love to welcome you back whenever your travels bring you our way again. The VueStay Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location across the street from the Lake and walking distance to downtown. The boat dock is convenient. We had 4 adults, but the place could accommodate up to 6 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. We're so glad the lakefront location and proximity to downtown made your stay convenient, and that the boat dock added to your experience. The home is such a wonderful spot for a group getaway, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime. The VueStay Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. We walked for a coffee and fished off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and beautiful home.

This is the second time we stayed here and love this home and location! Hope we can rent again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

This home was very clean and a great downtown location. Right across the street from the Thirsty Whale.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved this Property!

The accommodations were excellent. Home was clean and well stocked. The location was fantastic! Would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Amazing location right across the street from the lake and literally so close to anything downtown (5 minute walk). We had a group of 7 women staying together and especially enjoyed the front porches and watching the MinAQUA Bats from our dock. The music and activity at the Thirsty Whale wasn't an issue at all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Perfect for access to downtown, the lake, and the trail. Can get a little loud at night being right across from the Thirsty Whale, but we knew to expect that. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place to stay at in Minocqua!

If it is still available for your dates, I would absolutely book it! It was very comfortable and had very nice details in every room! Wonderful front room that looks at the water and the nearby restaurant (tasty whale). Walking distance to all the cool bars and restaurants in the area as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Blue cottage

Very cute and clean cottage. Location was great. We walked to bars and restaurants. Also close to bike trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blue Cottage Days

Location was great. Walked across street to view the Ski show and Thirsty Whale perfect for lunch or a cool drink. Beach close by for the 2 kids and shopping an easy walk . Nice back yard to play or grill. Front porch an added bonus for our family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very very clesn

Would stay there again. Excellent location. Trouble getting in with key pad
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Hi, Janet. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few directions about the house would have been helpful, along with information about the surrounding area. The basement was musty, so a dehumidifier might have helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The house was perfect for us. We had no issues with the house. The house was clean and well stocked. We used the Weber grill to cookout. Being close to the bike trail and downtown made life easy. We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Sweet little place!

Love love loved this place! Only reason it wasn’t 5 was because the door lock didn’t work getting in. It was quite a dilemma and late at night. Otherwise it is a delightful little place! With a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Abby. We apologize for the issues that you encountered with the door lock. We appreciate you bringing these items to our attention during your stay and allowing us to review and address them accordingly. Our local operations manager has been made aware of all your concerns and will replace them as needed. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cute home across from lake with great porch!

Cute remodeled home but very loud in evenings with bar across street. House was clean and kitchen stocked with cooking supplies but no salt/pepper, oil, etc.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Hi Sean, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We're happy to hear that you find the home cute and clean, though we sincerely apologize for the issues that prevented you from fully enjoying your stay. We passed your comments regarding the noise and the lack of kitchen amenities along to our local manager to review. We appreciate your preferences as a means to continually improve. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Cottage

What a gem! So thankful to have found this perfect little cottage for our family. We enjoyed a long weekend away. Located on the island which was amazing! Everyone could walk downtown to shop, eat, explore, play mini golf, and of course get ice cream. Parking was great for our vehicles including boat and trailer. Dock area worked great for our Mastercraft. Rooms were exactly as shown and kitchen was set up with everything we needed for meals. One night we hung out with the windows open listening to the live music from Thirsty Whale. We enjoyed all the activity. Owner introduced himself and shared a little about the area with my husband and son. We will definitely be back to this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of Minocqua

We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Cottage. It was very conveniently located on the main island of Minocqua. We were within easy walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, miniature golf, the local beach, the lake, and the Bearskin Trail. The Thirsty Whale is directly across the street, so you will hear the patrons enjoying the bar at night but it also made it easy to stop in and have a meal as well. We attended the Mini-Aqua Bats water skiing show two nights and it was literally just out the front door as well. We also jumped on the bikes and enjoyed the Bearskin Trail a few times. Being right in the heart of Minocqua meant we could walk everywhere easily and still just run home to drop off our bags or use our own bathroom. We took advantage of the dock to rent a pontoon for the day and it was so much easier to just bring stuff from the house right to the boat instead of having to pack and unpack at the rental location...which also was just down the street! Overall a very convenient location and plenty of room for our family of 5. The house is older and has creaky doors and floors but has been updated nicely. The AC worked great to keep the house cool. The kitchen was well appointed. WiFi worked without any issues. Only complaints: the Schlage lock had issues. We were locked out THREE times and needed it reset each time. Also there is a TV in the basement with no service connected and a plug incompatible with the outlets down there. It just teased my teen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime that you are in the Minocqua area! The VueStay Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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