Lakefront · Dog-Friendly · Boats, Pool Table, WiFi, AC · Relax & Recharge - Oneida County

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Enjoy breathtaking sunsets all year round

Living room has lots of seating, great views, games, art supplies, TV, and more!

The deck is your outdoor living room and dining room - with even better views!

Master bedroom has new king bed, desk, and the best view to wake up to!

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Amenities
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Location
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13325 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Eagle River, WI

Elmer's Fun Park6 min drive
Little Saint Germain Lake8 min drive
Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum13 min drive
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Northeast

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - North Center

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Basement

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 - Basement #2

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Living Room - Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront · Dog-Friendly · Boats, Pool Table, WiFi, AC · Relax & Recharge

Spacious dog-friendly private home on the north shore of Dam Lake with amazing sunrises, sunsets, fishing, and more

--3,500 square feet designed for gathering/socializing *and separating/recharging

--Two dogs (no other pets) may be allowed upon express consent of Owner

--Sleeping room for up to 13 guests

--5 updated bedrooms

--3 new full bathrooms

--New and updated amenities - forced air heating, air conditioning, washer/dryer, stove/range, refrigerator, sink, furnishings, beds and bedding, flooring, trim, sliding glass doors and more

--Lower level game room with second TV area

--Very accessible to Bear Paw Resort & Campground, Maplewood Resort, and lots of camps! (Woodland, Towering Pines, and Chippewa are the closest)

--Dam Lake is the largest of the 5-lake Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes, which is surrounded by the American Legion State Forest. The chain is known for its undeveloped shorelines and fantastic fishing with abundant populations of walleye, northern pike, small mouth bass, crappie, bluegill and perch. You can explore 2,300 navigable acres of water - or you can stay home and catch keepers right off the dock.

--In the winter there is snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. The Bo-Boen/Sugar Camp snowmobile trail crosses Dam Lake and provides access to hundreds of miles of groomed, well-marked trails right from your doorstep. The rest of the year enjoy the exceptional fishing, beautiful Northwoods forest, and bald eagles, osprey and loons along the chain.

--From Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, there is a weekly rental policy, Saturday to Saturday, with a three-night rental minimum the rest of the year. Shorter and longer rental periods may be available; please inquire.

--Rowboat with oars included; trolling motor and fishing/skiing boat available for rent.

--The lake frontage welcomes you to sandy bottom swimming, shallow enough for wading and deep enough at the raft for diving. The private dock has plenty of room for your boats - even with ours there.

--Great for a spring fishing trip, summer family vacation, fall getaway, or a fun-filled winter outing whether you're a solo traveler, extended family, or group of friends. There's something for everyone every season at Sprucewood - including convenient access to Eagle River, St. Germain, Minocqua, Rhinelander, and the UP.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sprucewood. We hope you find it very easy to get to and very hard to leave!

Liz & Jonathan

Property manager

Liz Kunkle

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Eagle Pines Cabin on Dam Lake. Sandy beach, swim raft, kayaks, SUPs & paddleboat

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs only w/ owner approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside the house only

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eagle River

Located in Eagle River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum and Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wisconsin River and Little Saint Germain Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Elmer's Fun Park and Eliason Hardware and Lumber. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Eagle River, WI

What's nearby

Elmer's Fun Park - 6 min drive
Little Saint Germain Lake - 8 min drive
Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum - 13 min drive
Lake Tomahawk - 23 min drive
Catfish Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

D J' S Northwoods Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
Knocker's Pizza Company - 11 min drive
Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort - 8 min drive
Honey Bear Inn - 16 min drive
Thunderbird Bar & Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront · Dog-Friendly · Boats, Pool Table, WiFi, AC · Relax & Recharge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront · Dog-Friendly · Boats, Pool Table, WiFi, AC · Relax & Recharge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront · Dog-Friendly · Boats, Pool Table, WiFi, AC · Relax & Recharge?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront · Dog-Friendly · Boats, Pool Table, WiFi, AC · Relax & Recharge located?

This family-friendly Eagle River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Elmer's Fun Park and Wisconsin River. Little Saint Germain Lake and Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

21 Feb 2024

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

Sprucewood

The property was very nice and clean upon arrival. We had a wonderful time during our stay and were glad that we chose Sprucewood. It definitely worked well for our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

william g.

21 Jan 2024

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

Jan 19th - Jan 21st

Wonderful space for all ages to enjoy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

7 Jan 2024

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

New Year Escape Trip

This was our second winter trip to Sprucewood and it did not disappoint! We were looking to escape for some uninterrupted family time and it worked out great. From being greeted by a large warmly lit holiday wreath over the garage as we pulled in just after dark on our first evening to the first dusting of snow of the new year on our check out day, it was the perfect spot to relax and recharge. Every time we come to Sprucewood there are new welcome surprises. From small decorative changes to functional improvements (love the new gate to help keep our 4 legged friend from wandering off the deck by herself), you can tell the Kunkles are all in and take care of the place! We had some great family time in the warm well stocked house with all the creature comforts you could ask for. Hoping to make a winter trip to Sprucewood part of our regular plans!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T., Ellison Bay

14 Nov 2023

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

Home away from home

Our “happy place” and the place we envision when “daily life” pushes us to our limits. We have been staying in this home since May of 1987….and this home is “the epitome of vacation and relaxation” for us….and the current “owners/hosts” have brought life back to the property with many new amenities….

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley L.

6 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day fun

We had a great time! The house was spacious and the warm Labor Day weekend gave us lots of lake time. Thank you. We hope to return next season.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Liz Kunkle

We always joked that if we opened a Bed & Breakfast, Liz would be the 'Bed' and Jonathan would be the 'Breakfast.' We are so excited to share our home and vision with our guests.

Our family has attended and supported Camp Woodland for Girls and Camp Towering Pines for Boys for three generations. We hoped to find property that would allow us to spend even more time in the area and were lucky enough to find Sprucewood in 2020.

The house has great indoor and outdoor space for relaxing, gathering (and separating!), and warm and wonderful southern lakefront exposure with stunning views. It is too perfect for us. We hope it is perfect for you and yours too.

Why they chose this property

We have enjoyed spending time in and around Eagle River for generations. As our kids started attended Camp Woodland and Towering Pines years ago, we spent more and more time here in the summers, appreciating the opportunities to relax and recharge on land and on the water. Sprucewood is conveniently located in the town of Sugar Camp, between Eagle River, St. Germain, Minocqua, and Rhinelander. The property has a stunning south-facing view of Dam Lake in the 5-lake Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes, which is surrounded by the American Legion State Forest. Most of the Chain's shoreline, including Dam Lake's 7-mile shoreline, is undeveloped.

The serenity and beauty of the Northwoods are unmatched. You are truly in one of the most peaceful places in the world. The lake is beautiful, great for boating and waterskiing, part of the Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes, and has fantastic fishing (Dam Lake is a Class A muskie lake). Within just a few miles, you can find horseback riding, go carting, miniature golf, wildlife parks, laser tag, tubing or canoeing down the Wisconsin River, nature trails, cross country skiing, hiking trails, miles of paved bike trails, fishing guides & tournaments, many 18 hole golf courses, snowmobiling, and much more. Whatever the season, there is something for everyone at the Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes.

What makes this property unique

We loved the home at first sight, but we also had a vision for how it could be improved. With luck, a lot of hard work, and a great local team, we are excited to make that vision a reality for us and our guests.

New forced air heating, central AC, electrical systems, ceiling fans, and sliding glass doors create a climate of comfort. 25mb of WiFi (ample for Zoom calls and movie downloads), flat screen TVs, and an updated cable TV service add modern convenience. Two existing bathrooms were entirely redone with generous step-in showers and updated accessories. A new laundry room and third bathroom were created in formerly unused basement space. Three beds were upgraded to king-size from full-size, and new bedding and towels are provided throughout for every bed and guest. The kitchen has a new pantry, refrigerator, range, microwave, hood, and sink, as well as new indoor and outdoor dishes, serving ware, glasses, and utensils. New hardwood floors, plank flooring, knotty pine, hickory, and other wood accents, and a fresh coat of paint add the finishing touches.

The home also has a great location, being south-facing on Dam Lake, which is part of the Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes & in the American Legion State Forest. The home has easy access by boat to 2,300 acres of navigable water and equally easy access by car and snowmobile to Eagle River, St. Germain, Minocqua, Rhinelander, and more.