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The Crooked Pine

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June 2020
Property grounds
Master Bedroom
Great Room
Fully equipped kitchen
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saint Germain, WI
  • Popular LocationSnowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Saint Germain Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationElmer's Fun Park10 min drive
  • AirportEagle River, WI (EGV-Union)23 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Ground-Level Basement Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ground-Level Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Powder Room Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Crooked Pine

Amazing vacation home situated on 10 acres of property across from the lake with a private outlot/pier on Big Saint Germain Lake. Very private, yet a 2 mile drive to gas, grocery, restaurants. Completely renovated in 2020, and continuous updates to 2024 - new appliances, new rooms, new furniture – and continually improved. Truly a walk-in vacation home. Features a fenced backyard, fire-pit, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps 10-12 comfortably, ground-level basement with bar and pool table. Heated garage for sleds!

Some key aspects of the home/property:
-- Large flat circular drive - Perfect for multiple vehicles towing boats/ATVs/Sleds
-- Fenced-in backyard w/firepit; Entire property enveloped by 1000's of trees
-- Heated 3-car garage w/overhead electric, inflaters, chargers, you name it
-- HeatTrak snow melt mats for home entry areas and main level grilling area
-- Completely remodeled kitchen - granite tops, new appliances, under-cabinet lighting
-- Stocked Kitchen – Everything you need to cook/serve large meals for large groups
-- Natural Gas grill on main level; Propane grill on stone patio ground level
-- Ample refrigeration (+Garage standard fridge; +Pantry 175 bottle/food fridge)
-- Ample storage – Large Pantry for guest food, beverage, extras storage
-- Dozens of antiques throughout the home
-- Huge ground-level basement w/pool table, wet bar, wine/beer fridge, 65” SmartTV
-- Large bedrooms with large closets or walk-in closets
-- Open Great Room floor plan w/wood burning fireplace (free wood!)
-- Main floor washer and dryer
-- Smart home lighting, two zone heating/AC
-- Screened-in porch overlooking backyard
-- Multiple outdoor seating areas
-- Loft work-area w/computer, printer
-- Cable TV and streaming services (paid by us), internet access at 300mbps
-- Natural Gas Generac ATS Generator (whole house) should utility power fail
-- Golf Cart (fast; 6 People + cargo); Kayaks (2) provided; Dock extras include furniture and grills

There is a very warm 'feel' to the home; Great room fireplace is to die for - heats the entire house with auto blower unit - always a face cord+ of kiln dried firewood available; Spacious bedrooms w/queen beds - NOT designed for squishing as many beds in a room as possible :-)

The ground-level basement has a large seating couch that will easily seat 6 or sleep two very comfortably. 65” SmartTV w/ streaming services, DVD; Pool table and large wet bar. Bathrooms are on every level - Basement w/shower; main level - powder room and master bath; and upstairs bedrooms have a common bathroom with a very large soaking tub and shower. Master bath has an enormous whirlpool in it.

There are three outdoor seating areas --- Stone patio in the front of the house; upstairs, second level deck that wraps around the entire house, excepting the (Westerly) facing porch, which is a three-season screened-in porch attached to the house - screen door to the deck, entry door to the house, and window to the kitchen. The front and side yards are grass - about 1.5 acres. The back/side yard is fenced (picket 4') and has a firepit with natural stone bolder seating. The property has a flat circular drive, will fit 6 cars easily in the summer; in the winter there is plenty of room for 3+ vehicles towing trailers - importantly - a FLAT, WIDE PARKING AREA - you will not find a single location like this in the area. Think about this - it matters.

The lake access "outlot" is located about 500 yards west of the property. This is a .6 acre wooded lot with an access path to the private dock. The dock is 96' into the lake, 2.5'-3' depth at the end, horseshoe slip with tie-up lines. A large golf cart is provided as are two kayaks, 5-seat table at the dock.

The house is situated on 10 acres of land. There are marked trails for hiking - some decently steep climbs up/down - a beautiful piece of land. Access to the trail system directly from the property via Sleds/ATVs/UTVs.

There are a lot of animals that trek through the property on a regular basis -- Deer, Black Bear, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoons, etc. An amazing array of birds, including humming birds.

The street is very, very quiet - hardly a sound in the evening. All adjacent properties are of a similar size - single family homes of a similar 'cabin in the woods style'. It's 2.3 miles to the town of St. Germain - you'll find the basics there - grocery, gas, coffee and restaurants, sporting goods stores, hardware store, bait and tackle and boat/ATV/snowmobile rentals. There are two excellent restaurants within a half mile/mile of the property.

I think we’ve thought of everything (!). Key take-aways: Don’t under-estimate the value of 4 bathrooms; A heated 3-car garage is so nice; HeatTrak snow melt mats are a joy; In the Northwoods your property has to have backup power; The dock is amazing; the fenced-in backyard w/firepit is a must for summer evenings.

Property manager

Jake Van der Vort

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St Germain

Located in St Germain, this holiday home is on a lake. Elmer's Fun Park and Eagle River Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Rock Falls Riding Stable LLC. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kartway or Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Saint Germain, WI

What's nearby

  • Vilas County Historical Museum - 7 min drive
  • Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum - 7 min drive
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 9 min drive
  • Elmer's Fun Park - 10 min drive
  • Lake Tomahawk - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sayner Pub - 8 min drive
  • D J' S Northwoods Family Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Knocker's Pizza Company - 5 min drive
  • Murmuring Waters On Lost Lake - 3 min drive
  • Thunderbird Bar & Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crooked Pine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crooked Pine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crooked Pine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crooked Pine located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Little Saint Germain Lake, Eliason Hardware and Lumber, and Elmer's Fun Park. Vilas County Historical Museum and Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking views
We stayed for 7 nights. There was plenty of room to spread out the 7 of us. We pretty much fish from morning to night. Great luck right off the pier. We rented a pontoon for the week from St Germaine sports and marine. It's family-owned and easy drop off and pick up to and from the boat launch right down the road. Really have no cons to the stay. Best price too. Our host was very accommodating and checked on us mid-stay. Everything you need is at the house. I recommend DJ's for breakfast. We went to Hubbard once for dinner at fish and fin...i think thats the name. Was good, but I didn't expect to pay $500 for 5 people when being served by someone in jeans and a t-shirt. Not worth the cost. Many other great options close by. All in all a great vacation! Beautiful lake and stunning land surrounding the home. Even had a moose cross the road. Fyi....there are deer EVERYWHERE... Which was another beautiful part of our trip!! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Family Vacation
Where to start, first of all Jake has been an amazing host from the time we booked and through the entire stay. Any questions we had he was prompt with replying. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us upon arrival. Checking in and out was easy. We had an amazing vacation and this cottage fit our large family perfectly! The cottage absolutely beautiful and it was spotless, beds were comfy and the outdoor space was amazing! This place was stocked with everything you may need, believe me they thought of everything. We look forward to our return next year! Thank you for a wonderful week of memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful, clean home close to Big Saint Germain.
The house was beautiful and clean, they have everything you need for your stay. Our family of 8 was very comfortable! The lake was a bit farther than we expected, but the golf cart helps with that. This is a great Lake for fishing and possibly boating. I would not suggest swimming in the lake unless you do further research on Big Saint Germain lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Crooked Pine in St. Germain, Wi
We really enjoyed our stay at the Crooked Pine. Very spacious, and comfortable. Very nice accommodations all the way around! Very quiet area and nice privacy. Great WiFi, and super nice large screen TV’s in most rooms. The owner is an awesome host who communicates very well with his guests! He made us all feel very welcome. We hope to stay there again next summer. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a nice relaxing and refreshing time. Thank you to the owner and Vrbo for a great week’s vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICKI H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We absolutely loved our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jake Van der Vort

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