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Dock, Fire Pit: Historic Lakefront Cabin in Mercer

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A lakeside seating area with red Adirondack chairs around a central fire pit, overlooking a calm lake with a dock and surrounded by trees.
A log cabin with a porch, a picnic table, and a small pond in the background.
A log cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa with multiple cushions, and a wooden ceiling.
A cabin interior with a wooden staircase, leather sofas, a wooden floor, and a cabin sign.
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake of the Falls

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mercer, WI
  • Place, Lake of the Falls
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Flambeau Flowage
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 100)

Additional Sleeping (Lakeside Loft)

1 Queen Bed

Additional Sleeping (Southside Loft)

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Mercer

Located in Mercer, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mercer Depot Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area and Powell Marsh Wildlife Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Map
Mercer, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Falls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 34 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 44 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 53 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaver Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Muskies Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tom's country cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dear Lodge - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock, Fire Pit: Historic Lakefront Cabin in Mercer pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Dock, Fire Pit: Historic Lakefront Cabin in Mercer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock, Fire Pit: Historic Lakefront Cabin in Mercer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dock, Fire Pit: Historic Lakefront Cabin in Mercer located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake of the Falls and Turtle Flambeau Flowage. Fox Lake and Dead Horse Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this cabin! Beautiful, clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Everything was exactly as described, and the owner was very responsive to messages. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be staying there again. Had an excellent time! Property was just a little bit confusing to find. Address for property needs to displayed on its driveway to make it a little simpler to pick the right driveway. Other than that everything thing went excellent with out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean cabin with great water view. Big enough for whole family. Plenty of things to do there. A very quiet and relaxing family vacation. See lots of wildlife also. Will not hesitate to come back here if our vacation dates allow. AWESOME time….
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, beautiful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for snowmobiling. Right across the road from trail. Plenty of room for unloading our sleds. Dave was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas blizzard vacation

Pulled in during a blizzard.We had a lot of fun, place was clean and well equipped.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historical cabin on the lake to stay at. Enough room for 2 trucks and 2 trailers that hold 4 snowmobiles each plus another couple of vehicles. Plan ahead with the group to coordinate that. Nice kitchen and livening room. Great dinner/pation room. Newly remodeled downstairs too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

We recently stayed at the Lakefront log cabin. The place had plenty of room for our family of five plus dogs. Everyone loved the location and the rustic charm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay

Rustic peaceful retreat with modern amenities. Dave is very responsive. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

Loved our stay. Rustic with conveinances. The charm of a historical cabin was right up our alley and Dave was great at communicating. Downstairs bathroom was well appointed and made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, organized and welcoming home with updated appliances. There are several places to relax that are comfy & cozy - just what you want for a relaxing vacation to recharge & relax. Dave is an excellent host with great communication.
Beautiful sunrises!
Calm & relaxing lake life.
Country cabin retreat in the woods.
Lake view from the sunroom. Large table for family meals and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great View of Lake of Tge Falls

Great rustic feel with plenty of amenities. The fall colors were peak. Beds were comfortable. Anyone staying should definitely check out the pizza from Dear Lodge close by! Great view of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice break for weary parents.

My wife, infant, dog, and I spent the week here in the fall. The weather was cold but the cabin was warm and inviting. Super easy and simple check-in process. Great location to hiking trails and other points of interest.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

This is the second time our group has rented this cabin. The location is close enough to the UP to take in some lovely hikes in the Porcupines. There was plenty of space for our mixed bag of humans and canines. We really loved having a bit warmer weather in March that enabled us to use the fabulous fire pit that overlooks the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic charm with new kitchen and bathrooms

We really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the original, rustic charm of the cabin with very nice up to date kitchen and bathrooms. The basement remodel is completely new. Our family enjoyed the front porch, the puzzles, and record player. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfalls Trip with Granddaughter

Comfortable and convenient to waterfalls. Spacious and we'd bring more family once 2nd bathroom is completed. Kitchen has quality supplies. Our granddaughter enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BOOK IT!!

We took a trip north with friends to snowmobile. The host/cabin owner is hands down the absolute best. Responds immediately, MORE than accommodating, and the cabin was FANTASTIC. We will absolutely be using this cabin for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The No Snow Snowmobiling Trip of 2023

Can't wait to stay when the lower level is finished! Perfect for our little get away! Planned the trip for snowmobiling, but no snow, the chance you take, and we decided not to cancel and didn't bring the sleds but got up every morning to beautiful view and made the best of it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mercer atv ride

No complaints about the property. Just be cautious if someone has a large trailer getting through the trees at the top of the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Retreat

The cabin was well appointed, clean, spacious, as described. The cabin's location is private, wooded, and located on a peaceful waterfront. Mercer is a fantastic small town, and the people were very nice. It's pretty centrally located within 30/45 minute drive to many other towns of interest. Communication with Dave was excellent. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Lakefront Location

This was a very lovely lakefront home and exceeded our expectations. The downstairs was finished when we got there and had 2 bedrooms and an additional bathroom. That made our trip even nicer. The lake is beautiful and this house's location is private and quiet. We enjoyed the kayaks and fire pit. We also enjoyed eating all of our meals on the porch with a view of the lake. Dave was a great host and very attentive. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northwoods Dream Cabin

This is as dreamy as it looks. I spent summers in northern wisconsin as a kid and wanted to share the experience with my family. The cabin is gorgeous and historic. Beautiful lake views from screened in porch. Lake beautiful. It's fairly remote - which is what we wanted. A quiet retreat. We did lots of kayaking, boating, and chess, reading, drawing, board games and puzzles, on rainy days. Enjoyed wild animal encounters of all kinds. We had so much fun. And even for teens, it was nice to unplug. Also, best viinyl collection in the Northwoods for sure. Will definitely go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

The house was deteriorating terribly. There was mold growing on the bedroom wall.

I would love to send you pictures this is NOT a house you should be listing on your site. The mold and mildew was overwhelming. Open eletrict outlets, boards falling off the outside of the house, the toilet rarely flushed and the kitchen circuits popped continually. We were quite disappointed. The saving grace was the lake and the boat. Not sure we will use your site again for our vacation planning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Hi Saundra, We are sorry to hear that this property did not meet your expectations. The cabin is 140 years old, and excessive rain before your stay damaged the back corner of the home. Once the homeowner was notified of the issue, he immediately replaced the affected logs and repaired the water damage inside the cabin. This is the first time that someone has reported electrical issues, and the owner is having the circuits inspected to ensure that there aren't any problems that could impact their future guests. They have also replaced the toilet that was not flushing properly during your stay. As evident in past feedback, the homeowner is always available to help their guests with any issue that may arise, no matter how small. In the future, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns - the owner would have been happy to help you while you were still at the property! We are confident that your experience will not be shared by our upcoming travelers, and we are looking forward to helping the owner continue to host satisfied guests at their vacation home. Best, the Evolve Team
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