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Lake Front Cottage On Beautiful Big Portage Lake With Private Beach And Dock.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Lake Front Cottage On Beautiful Big Portage Lake With Private Beach And Dock.
Secluded Cottage on one of the best walleye lakes in the Northwoods. Three bedroom fully furnished, One and one-half baths, surrounded by tall pines, birch, and hardwood forest. The beach has a sandy bottom with gradual slope away from shore, which makes it excellent for swimming and water-sports. There is a picturesque stone walkway down to the dock which is located directly off the Point. The dock has a built-in bench for evening views of spectacular northern sunsets.
The cottage has a large open deck off the front, with panoramic views through a beautiful thinly forested shoreline of stately Norway and White Pine, along with Birch, Maple, and Oak hardwoods. One bedroom has a king-size bed and an adjacent full bath, another has a queen-size bed with adjacent half bath, and a third bedroom has a queen, a full, and two twin beds. The cottage also has a large sitting room with a queen-size hide-a-bed sofa for sleeping.
The kitchen has an electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, and a large refrigerator. The dining room has a table seating six, and the living room has large lake-viewing windows and a fireplace for those cool summer evenings or colder winter days.
Wildlife abounds in the surrounding woods and out on the lake. The eerie call of a loon is often heard in the still evenings or early mornings, and mother duck waddles along the shore with her brood closely following behind. Eagles are frequently seen on the lake soaring overhead.
The cottage has a large open deck off the front, with panoramic views through a beautiful thinly forested shoreline of stately Norway and White Pine, along with Birch, Maple, and Oak hardwoods. One bedroom has a king-size bed and an adjacent full bath, another has a queen-size bed with adjacent half bath, and a third bedroom has a queen, a full, and two twin beds. The cottage also has a large sitting room with a queen-size hide-a-bed sofa for sleeping.
The kitchen has an electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, and a large refrigerator. The dining room has a table seating six, and the living room has large lake-viewing windows and a fireplace for those cool summer evenings or colder winter days.
Wildlife abounds in the surrounding woods and out on the lake. The eerie call of a loon is often heard in the still evenings or early mornings, and mother duck waddles along the shore with her brood closely following behind. Eagles are frequently seen on the lake soaring overhead.
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Land O' Lakes
Located in Land O' Lakes, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Gateway Lodge Golf Course and McCormack's Cisco Chain Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pinkeye Lake and Little Portage Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Land O' Lakes, WI
What's nearby
- Little Portage Lake - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
- Pinkeye Lake - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
- Landing Lake - 18 min drive - 8.9 km
- Land O' Lakes Town Hall - 18 min drive - 10.0 km
- Black Oak Lake - 20 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brew's Pub - 16 min drive
- The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge - 20 min drive
- Pine Cone Cafe - 17 min drive
- Burnt Bridge Tavern - 25 min drive
- Wild Turkey - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Connie B.
8 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Larry J.
7 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin on a nice lake
Larry J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann K.
25 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Vacation
Ann K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert and Jane M.
29 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil setting with the "quiet" sports!
Robert and Jane M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carl S.
21 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet retreat
Carl S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
29 Jul, 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shields Pine-Rest
Mark C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenni N.
28 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet week at the lake
Jenni N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
2 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Land O Lakes Family Vacation
Kelly K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
8 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home, great beach and swimming.
Helen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Grif
26 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Middle of heaven
Grif
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
25 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach!
Laurie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
10 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgic Northwoods Retreat!
Amy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
30 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time
Peter M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John K.
13 Sept, 2018
Perfect family vacation in a secluded cabin on beautiful lake
John K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Craig R.
6 Sept, 2018
Loved the beach!
Craig R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jacqueline r.
13 Jul, 2018
Perfect Family Getaway
jacqueline r.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura T.
15 Aug, 2016
Truly a lovely place
Laura T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Ann V.
30 Aug, 2015
Wonderful place
Ann V.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tim K.
8 Aug, 2015
Beautiful Sunsets
Tim K.
Archival
8/10 Good
Dale K.
18 Jul, 2015
Great Week Up North
Dale K.
Archival
8/10 Good
tim k.
26 Sept, 2014
Comfortable and Complete Cottage on an Outstanding Lake
tim k.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
31 Aug, 2014
A perfect vacation spot
Jonathan S.
Archival
8/10 Good
Mark B.
8 Aug, 2014
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About the host
Hosted by William Shields
The Shields Family originally came from Eagle River. Our parents bought the cottage in 1968 and used it as a weekend 'get-a-way' while they were still working (Dad was City Engineer of Eagle River and Mom was a school teacher for Eagle River (now Northland Pines) School District. After they both retired, they sold their house in Eagle River and moved up to Big Portage Lake. Actually, the original cottage was more of a large cabin, and it burned down in the early 70's. They rebuilt the cottage to what it is today, except for the large addition or 'sitting room' (we call this the 'Lois Room' after Mom) at the entrance.
My brother and I live/work with our families in other states (Colorado and Ohio), and at present are not able to use the property as much as we'd like. Therefore, we decided to share some of the northwoods experience on Big Portage Lake that we've had over the years.
The name 'Shields Pine-Rest' is not only appropriate, but is also historic. Our father was from Chicago, and his mom and dad (our grandparents) bought a resort on Little St. Germain Lake and operated it during the summers. They called it 'Shields Pine-Rest', as there were huge white and norway pines scattered among the cabins. I believe now it is called the Pine Valley Resort, located just off of Shields Road, on the south shore of Little St. Germain Lake.
My brother and I live/work with our families in other states (Colorado and Ohio), and at present are not able to use the property as much as we'd like. Therefore, we decided to share some of the northwoods experience on Big Portage Lake that we've had over the years.
The name 'Shields Pine-Rest' is not only appropriate, but is also historic. Our father was from Chicago, and his mom and dad (our grandparents) bought a resort on Little St. Germain Lake and operated it during the summers. They called it 'Shields Pine-Rest', as there were huge white and norway pines scattered among the cabins. I believe now it is called the Pine Valley Resort, located just off of Shields Road, on the south shore of Little St. Germain Lake.
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