Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas | House in Mercer

10.0 (109 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Mercer House | Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas

4 Bedroom House in Mercer

I warmly welcome you to my home located in the midst of Northern Wisconsin's last remote wilderness area. This home is centrally located between Manitowish Waters, WI, Mercer, WI, Hurley, WI, and Wakefield, MI. My home is a 6700 sq. ft. custom built log home from lodge pole pines from western British Columbia.
The location is on a tranquil crystal clear lake and is within a scenic 20-minute drive to all the major ski hills in the Hurley/Ironwood/Wakefield area, have direct access to hundreds of miles of snowmobile/ATV trails, and near many breathtaking waterfalls (APRIL AND MAY ARE THE BEST WATERFALL VIEWING TIMES). I’m excited for you to enjoy your stay at this special place. As for things to do, the list is endless.
This home is designed for a relaxing retreat, a couples getaway, fun with friends, family gatherings, special events, or for recreation such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, road biking, mountain biking, fat tire biking, hiking, downhill skiing, world class cross-country skiing (skate and classic), snowshoeing, ATVing, snowmobiling, and waterfall hunting. It is within minutes to miles of groomed world class cross-country trails, walking trails, bike trails (connecting to neighboring towns/cities), and fabulous 5 star fine restaurants.
HOUSE DESCRIPTION:
- 6,700 sq. ft. finished
- Remote/quiet setting on a crystal clear motorized lake w/musky, largemouth bass, and panfish (boat landing on the lake)
-1st master bedroom on main level (queen bed, view to lake, gas fireplace, full bathroom w/Kohler steam shower, and walk-in closet)
- 2nd master bedroom on upper level (queen bed, view to lake, gas ignited wood fireplace, full bathroom w/Kohler whirlpool tub/shower, and walk-in closet)
- 3rd master bedroom on upper level (queen bed, view to lake, full bathroom w/private hallway to bathroom, and full closet)
- 4th bedroom (queen bed/loft above one of the upper level bedrooms)
- Towels, hand towels, washcloths, toilet paper & hand soap supplied; some beach towels provided
- Main level living room (view to lake, gas ignited wood fireplace, and Firestick access for streaming channels)
- Firewood supplied
- Gourmet kitchen w/dining area: Viking stove w/a VentAHood and warming shelf, 2nd KitchenAid double wall oven/microwave, SubZero refrigerator with ice maker, KitchenAid dishwasher, Keurig, traditional coffee maker, KitchenAid traditional coffee maker, French press (starter coffee supplied), KitchenAid standing mixer with attachments, 4 slice toaster, stock pots, griddle, cast iron pots and pans, baking sheets, muffin tin, pizza stone, lasagne pan, mixing bowls, measuring cups, serving platters, blender, crock pot, egg steamer, large selection of knives & utensils (kitchen fully stocked w/use of all cookware/dishes/glasses/wine glasses, spices/baking/cooking items, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, hand towels, kitchen cloths, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, plastic wrap & foil)
-High chair and Pack 'N Play
- Indoor 2nd dining room on main level (w/wet bar, built in gas grill w/a VentAHood, beverage center & Fire TV Stick for Streaming)
-Free internet and landline phone
-Record player with Bluetooth/speakers
- Laundry room on main level w/brand new washer and dryer (laundry soap & dryer sheets supplied)
- Furnished fitness room in lower level (NordicTrack ski machine, elliptical machine, free weights, circuit weight machine & yoga/ballet barre w/wall mirror)
-Tournament quality ping pong table
- Extra beds and sitting area w/dining table in lower level (1 queen, 1 full, 2 twins & 1 futon)
- Upper level library/sitting area (w/view to lake)
- Upper level great room with view to lake and DVD player
- Attached 2 car garage and available detached 2 car garage
- ½ bath off kitchen
- Standby 20Kw Kohler generator (you will never be without power)
- Outdoor fire pit with grill (firewood supplied)
- Gas grill (propane supplied)
- Gas fire table (propane supplied)
- Deck seating for 14 people
- Spacious dock w/ladder to lake and several chairs for seating
- Boat dock
- Boat launch/landing on lake (unimproved but spacious to launch most boats)
- Lakeside storage shed
- Various fishing rods and tackle for beginners
- Crystal clear lake with sandy shoreline access; great for wading
- Reservations include use of our kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, lily pad/floating raft, life jackets, beach towels, etc.
-23' pontoon available for rent dockside-life jackets and fuel included (inquire with owner)

Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas is located in Mercer. Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas provides accommodation, featuring View, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features View, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Fully furnished log home in one of northern Wisconsin's last wilderness areas has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mercer has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Mercer, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Library
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside; guests must remove litter
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Snowmobiling nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
General
  • Unit size: 6700 sq ft (622 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a hospital
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Stair gate
  • Children's toys
  • Travel crib
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Free firewood
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 26
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: children are welcome but must be supervised.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties;maximum event attendees: 15;responsible events only w/max # guests under 15qty
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: must be well behaved dogs ($300 per dog per week) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking allowed outside; guests must remove litter

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: responsible events only w/max # guests under 15qty parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Sep 6, 2025 02:08:37 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Tammy was on top of it everything you need replaying so fast wow .Very cozy clean home beautiful property really recommending you can fined in the house anything you need Thank you
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