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Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far

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A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a large island.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and bar stools.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a brown leather couch.
A pool table in a room with wooden floors and walls, a fireplace, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Eagle River, WI
  • Place, Dam Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Saint Germain Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Eagle River

A family-friendly stay in Eagle River awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be steps from Dam Lake and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Paradise Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Eagle River holiday home, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from North Nokomis Lake and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Elmer's Fun Park.

What's nearby

  • Dam Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paradise Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Big Saint Germain Lake - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 43 min drive - 62.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Northwood's Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kaig Stand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Timbers Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pine Knot Tavern - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far

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, kayak, and 2 stand-up paddle boards included at no cost; 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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside the house only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only w/ owner approval

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the house only

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?

No, Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Relaxing Refuge ~ Lakefront ~ Dogs ~ WiFi ~ AC ~ Remote but Not Far Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
the house was very nice, met all our needs and we were familiar with the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liza G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely incredible stay here while coming to town to snowmobile. The house was extremely comfortable and easily had enough space for our 13 person group. The kitchen space was well equipped and the adjoining dining room made it such a fun place to cook and hang out. The guys absolutely loved the pool table downstairs! It’s super easy to get to snowmobile rental shops and you there are some cute restaurants/bars nearby.The only thing we regretted is not staying much longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liz is very responsive and the house is set up well for large groups, we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing winter escape to Sprucewood! Awesome to see the north woods snow covered and back in business again. Great base for snowmobile trails with groomers out in force. Couldn’t ask for better family time in such a comfortable and well stocked place. Sprucewood never disappoints and we are so happy to be able to enjoy it in the summer and winter! Only complaint is it goes by too fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable home on the most relaxing lake. Spend a week there this August with our kids and in laws (and 4 legged family!) and we remarked several times how ideal everything was!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

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

Very comfortable, lots of room.

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Great experience at a wonderful location

Perfect location for our family and friends. Beautiful weather during the day and stunning views of the stars at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

Always love being at Sprucewood!

It’s our home away from home and we love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

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

Great Family Week

Beautiful lake, roomy house for family, loved being able to bring our little dog:)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trenton D.

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

Great place and amenities

We enjoyed EVERYTHING about this house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

Sprucewood….our home away from home

As always Sprucewood had us relaxed and enjoying our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Perfect in every way!

We have been to Sprucewood many times in past years. The new improvements are wonderful. This home has everything you need for a magical vacation!! Beautiful property,lake frontage and home are everything needed for a great vacation!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Snowmobile Trip-February 2022

Property very clean and well stocked. Owner communicated very well with us. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

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

Bachelor party

Beautiful home that’s perfect for a large group! Plenty of parking and lots of room inside for everyone to be comfortable. Host was very helpful and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi J.

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

Family Vacation

We had our family vacation in this house and it worked well for all 4 families. Great view and well laid out so each family had a separate space but room to all be together for meals and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Another Perfect Family Vacation

This is our fifth year enjoying our family vacation at Sprucewood. Each year we look for something new that has been added for our enjoyment. And we are never disappointed! We enjoyed some beautiful days on the lake, and had fun with games and puzzles on a couple rainy days. We are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

Our Happy Place

Always enjoy our time at Sprucewood….when we leave at the end of our stay we do so anticipating our return…this was our 35th May at Sprucewood!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne W.

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

Beautiful Thanksgiving Vacation

We had a wonderful experience at this property for our annual Thanksgiving gathering. The house was spacious and comfortable with a beautiful view of Dam Lake. I highly recommend this property for a larger group of people. It was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Snowmobile trip to northern Wisconsin.

Accommodations were perfect for our stay. Little features that made it stand out were the heated bathroom floors, the fireplace, Sonos sound system, and steam breathing dragon above fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam h.

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

Relaxing.

Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

They thought of everything

The house was fantastic, great layout with thoughtful amenities for each guest. We spent a lot of time indoors due to the weather and couldn’t have asked for a better place to hang out, Make meals and Play games with the group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

An “A-1” stay

Been renting this property since the late 1980’s….so happy to see the home and property getting some much needed love
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william g.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

May 2024

Absolutely fabulous home!! Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is truly amazing!We stayed here with family, and the home has so much to offer. It’s in a perfect location—not too far from Minocqua and Eagle River, with beautiful hiking trails nearby.The lake is quiet and incredibly relaxing—everyone had an amazing time just hanging out on the dock, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. It was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods.This was our second Labor Day weekend in a row staying here, and we couldn’t be happier. Liz is an incredible host—kind, friendly, informative, and very quick to respond to any questions we had during our stay.If you're looking for a cozy, peaceful home in the Northwoods, do yourself a favor and check this place out. We absolutely love it and can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025