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Dog-friendly, lakefront house with beach access, dock, AC, W/D, patio, & firepit

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10329.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Germain, WI
  • Big Saint Germain Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Little Saint Germain Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Minocqua, WI (ARV-Lakeland)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dog-friendly, lakefront house with beach access, dock, AC, W/D, patio, & firepit

Summer Breeze

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Meticulously planned and sitting on the banks of Big St. Germain Lake, this spectacular five-bedroom house is the perfect fusion of modern comfort and lake house charm, ideal for your next vacation with family and friends! Big St. Germain Lake is a 1,600-acre recreational lake ideal for water sport activities such as water and jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming right from the dock! Fishermen can reel in trout, musky, walleye, and bass. St. Germain Sport Marine is less than five miles away, with plenty of boat rentals available, from jet skis to pontoons. Winter guests will even be able to rent snowmobiles for some cold-weather adventure. Take the family out to enjoy a good hike on Shannon Lake Hiking Trail, Awassa Trail, or Fern Ridge Hiking Trail, all five miles or less from the home.

Inside, the living area is bright and spacious, with spectacular lake views through wall-to-wall windows. Guests will love kicking back in the great room, dressed in luxurious furniture, a mounted flatscreen TV, and a stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace, with access to the covered back deck furnished with a swinging bench and comfy chairs. The screened porch is the ideal setting for catching up with old friends over glasses of chilled wine while the kids explore the yard with the family dogs.

The gourmet kitchen is the dream of any family chef, with gleaming countertops and high-end appliances that include a French-door refrigerator and dishwasher, a large pantry, and a center prep island with breakfast bar seating for four, plus a high chair for the little one. The handsome dining table has plenty of seating for up to 10 dinner guests and there is a barbecue dining area right outside the screened porch with two picnic tables and a gas grill, perfect for your next grill session. Good thing too, because after a day on the lake with the home's complimentary rowboat, kayaks, and canoe, there's nothing like throwing a little char on some freshly caught fish!

Gather everyone around the furnished firepit area to spend an evening savoring toasted s'mores and constellations while waves lap against the shoreline just beyond. When it's time to wrap up the night, you'll have five bedrooms and additional sleeping arrangements in the loft to take advantage of, each with its own mounted TV and unique furnishings. The main bedroom enjoys access to an en-suite bath through sliding barn doors, plus access to the covered deck.

Wake up to the aromas of freshly-brewed coffee and head out to the private dock to enjoy the sunrise with a favorite novel. Spend a day in the sun and don't forget to visit the wet bar when it's time to take a break from all the fun. The home's private washer/dryer will keep everyone's laundry sparkling clean, so you can afford to pack light for your trip. Challenge someone to a game of Ping-Pong while the kids play each other with the provided children’s games. Have some work to do while you're here? The home's high-speed WiFi makes it quick and easy for remote workers and students to complete their projects on time. The central AC will keep everything nice and cool during those hot summer months.

THINGS TO KNOW
Rowboat, kayaks, canoe, paddle pontoon boat, ping pong tables, cornhole set, towable tube, air compressor, & beach chairs all available
Streaming services are available with guests’ personal accounts.
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Dock details: Private dock in the water during the summer months that can comfortably hold two boats.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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

St Germain

Located in St Germain, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kemp Natural Resources Station and Big Saint Germain Lake, while Vilas County Historical Museum and Campanile Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Eliason Hardware and Lumber and Elmer's Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Germain, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Saint Germain Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fawn Lake - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Little Saint Germain Lake - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Elmer's Fun Park - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D J' S Northwoods Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spang's Italian Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sayner Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪New Twilight Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sisters Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, lakefront house with beach access, dock, AC, W/D, patio, & firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, lakefront house with beach access, dock, AC, W/D, patio, & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, lakefront house with beach access, dock, AC, W/D, patio, & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, lakefront house with beach access, dock, AC, W/D, patio, & firepit located?

Located in St Germain, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Saint Germain Lake, Saint Germain Golf Club and St. Germain Golf 9 Hole. Fawn Lake and Butterfly Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Beautiful Hime in the Lake
Spacious new home and a beautiful view of the lake and sunset. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
My friends and I had a lovely 4 days at “ Peak color” in the North woods at Summer Breeze. The home is beautiful and comfortable with plenty of space to relax and unwind. I highly recommend this home for couples, and families or like us, a chick trip😃! Wonderful accommodations with 2 en suite bedrooms and 3 other bedroom with 2 more full baths. You cannot go wrong if you choose to stay at Summer Breeze!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James J.

Summer Breeze Home
This house was incredible. Everything was 5 star or better! If this house is available next year I will book for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

Beautiful Northwoods
Our group of four couples enjoyed a long weekend at this spectacular house. We had plenty of room and enjoyed the beautiful views from this well appointed lake home. We would love to come back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.

Family getaway
My husbands family goes to Wisconsin to reminisce about their youth. We’re all getting older now and the house was super spacious for wheelchair and other assistive devices. If we’re all able we’d go back for sure! Wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Beautiful house, beautiful setting. Even more beautiful inside!
They layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Kitchen and dining/living room are huge, ample space for everyone. Bedrooms were all very large, closet space was nice and large to store our luggage and clothing. Our biking group will definitely come back! The biking trails are beautiful, restaurants were very good, and coming back to this house was very nice. Never ran out of hot water, and beds were comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

monte M.

Great house
Everything regarding the house was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
T Mac
Property was wonderful, excellent room size, be it bedrooms, kitchen, utility, great room, 3 season or porch. Yard was great, and dock was long enough to accommodate our boat and jet skis. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic summer vacation home!
Our family of 15 had an amazing time at Summer Breeze! Great house - it had everything we needed and was very clean. Location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Diana G.

Great view
I enjoyed sitting on the screened porch and looking out at the water. The colors at sunset were beautiful. Ducks, loons, and an eagle were fun sights to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ted T.

Northern Wisconsin at its finest
Great home with ample of space inside and outside. Firepit and sandy beach lakefront with a small dock. Location is ideal near supper clubs and 20 mins or so into either nearby town. Only issue we had was smoke alarm keep going off - bring 9v batteries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ada B.

St. Germain in June
Location
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8/10 Good

Annette D.

Girls weekend!
The house has a great common area. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and was very clean. Could have had more kitchen towels and dish cloths but had more than enough bath towels. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zantaisha M.

Easter get away
We celebrated Easter at this home it was spacious and beautiful. It snowed an inch while we were there but we didn’t care we bbq and still did an Easter egg hunt for our children. Nun of us wanted to leave it was so beautiful (the water out back)!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
It was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Fall at summer breeze
We lived our 5 day visit to this lovely home. Very well appointed and everything you need. I would recommend if you plan to cook in, be sure to bring any seasonings,spices,oils etc. Often people will leave these things behind, but the only thing they had was salt and pepper. Not a issue, just a heads up for next renters. The kitchen had all appliances you’ll need. The house was beautifully decorated and the outside area was perfect for relaxing and having a fire in the evenings. We will definitely go back again. And if you need more room, the owner also rents the home right next door that is brand new.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M., Stoughton, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home after shoveling my way in
Gorgeous home in a perfect location. Walking distance to two restaurants and beautiful views of the lake. Disappointing that after I asked the driveway and walk be shoveled before our arrival, knowing they were getting lots of snow. The managements response was, “ I'm so sorry for the condition of the driveway! We usually supply the homes with a shovel so that guests can plow the driveway if they are able to”. I am sorry but I expect that to be done for us seeing as we paid over $3000 to stay there. The following day it was shoveled and plowed by management only because the neighbor was embarrassed that it was not done.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Highly recommended for large family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Excellent location & Home!
Awesome location, home, layout & experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Mattie L.

Very Well Thought Out
If you’re looking for a place to have multiple families or a group, this is it! The owner made many smart decisions in terms of layout and spacing. The great room is spacious with a lot of seating for dining/games, the kitchen has so much room for your own food/ belongings, and each bedroom has plenty of walking room and closet space (and king rooms essentially have their own bathroom). The beds and linens are also very comfortable. The mudroom, back screen room, fire pit, and garage space are all extra bonuses that are so helpful when renting a house. Again, the owner thought through everything one might need and want. Vacasa was easy to work with and thankfully we didn’t have major issues during our stay, but with the fees you pay it’s surprising that you’re always supplied with the bare minimum. (Couple of rolls of thin toilet paper, a couple of dish towels, cheap paper towels, some laundry detergent). When paying a lot of money to rent a house, it’s nice to be supplied with quality and plenty of materials to keep your stay comfortable. Lastly, we stayed during the winter so if you’re looking to ice fish or snowmobile, this is a great location. Walking distance to two bars/restaurants is also a huge perk. We look forward to returning!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G., Naperville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large cleanly house
First timers to Saint Germain and had a wonderful time. Home location is very quiet and peaceful and would be a perfect summer getaway for a large group. Very cleanly and spacious. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion Winter Retreat
Huge space that is so open and welcoming. Our mixed generation family reunion had a great time and able to gather in a central location for cooking, meal prep, dinning together, game time and football viewing with a cozy fire. The home has everything you’d want or need. The beds were comfortable, the quality of the lines, furniture etc was exceptional and everything well appointed. Impeccably clean as well. So nice to have our dogs with us vs having to kennel them. Our group did some ice fishing and had a little luck even. We’d come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Thanksgiving Family Reunion
This beautiful home was the perfect impromptu retreat for our family Thanksgiving reunion. Our Mother’s health is declining and it was apparent this would possibly be the last holiday she would be have the capacity to participate in. The house easily accommodated our party of 12 and 2 four-legged family members. The beautiful open-concept chef’s kitchen allowed us to make a cherished memory preparing our holiday meal as our Mom looked on. The amenities made us feel like we were at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Neal S.

Beautiful fall getaway 😍
The home is absolutely beautiful, and the kitchen is setup for a chef! We loved the view from the living room. So easy to get to and alot to do within miles. We will be back! Thanks for sharing your home with us!

2/10 Terrible

John A., GREENFIELD

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Communication was Horrible and House was Filthy ( I have pics) and Broken Diswasher
We arrived until 4:15pm (check in was 4pm). Upon entering the house, it smelled of pot and full of flies and fruit flies. We opened all windows to air out the house and used the wax melter to help get rid of the smell and found a flyswatter to kill the flies in the house. The landscaping was overgrown, the lawn of full of weeds and numerous ant hills everywhere. When going into the bedroom to unpack suitcase, we found hair all over the master bedroom sheets so we immediately stripped the bed and washed the sheets. The stove and range hood was covered in what appeared to be hardened bacon grease or some other grease used (we assume by previous occupants). I was going to wash the grates in the dishwasher only to see the note that the dishwasher was out of service (Vacasa should have informed us of this as we planned on cooking all meals on the property). When changing the sheets from the washer to the dryer, I dropped one of the pillow cases on the floor and when I went to pick it up, I touched the floor which was gritty. I was wearing white socks and when I looked at the bottom of my socks, they were filthy. We found a wet swiffer and cleaned all of the floors on the main floor including the bathrooms. The swiffers were almost black and covered in dirt. At that time (2 hours after arriving and still not unpacked because now we were cleaning), I received a text from Vacasa asking about the cleanliness of the property. I gave it a low score and someone from a 503 area code asked for a description and pictures of what the issues were. I sent them all of pictures and told them while I have taken care of most of the issues, my concerns were the dishwasher and grass/ants because we have two small rescue dogs and I didn't want them bit by the ants. The person from the 503 area code responded that they were alerting someone from the local Vacasa team (this was a Sunday night). On Tuesday afternoon, I sent a follow up text informing this person at the 503 area code that no one followed up. At 8:45pm on Tuesday night (our last night at the property), Jessica called me to inform me she is looking at the ticket and reviewing the pictures. Jessica was my only contact from the local team and while she was responsive, I wish she would have contacted me Sunday night or Monday morning. There was also construction next door Mon and Tues from 6am-6/7pm daily. Vacasa did not inform me of applicance issues or construction. We would have cancelled
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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