Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat

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Great room includes kitchen, dinning and living room.

Full kitchen with all maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Gordon, WI

Whitefish Lake
‪19 min walk‬
Minong Flowage
‪12 min drive‬
Crystal Lake
‪17 min drive‬
Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our lake home is what you are looking for. Level, sandy beach on a crystal clear, deep lake. Open, sunny floor plan with large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen, with custom maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, encourages family and friend gatherings. Informal dining area offers a versatile space for an intimate dinner or a larger family get together. Watch the lake and wildlife in the comfortable living room with a new sectional couch (fall 2023) or on the wrap around deck or in the three season porch. The knotty pine interior conveys a warm, inviting feeling.

There's plenty of sleeping room in this home with 2006 sq ft of living space. There are three bedrooms plus additional space in the three season porch or family room on the lower, walk-out level.

Surrounded by tall red and white pines, maple and oak trees, the natural setting ensures privacy and plenty of wildlife viewing. Sit around a crackling fire on a summer evening and listen to the bull frogs and loons.

The beach and dock are just a short walk down a gentle slope from the cabin. After a swim, paddle or a cruise on the pontoon boat you can relax in the three season porch or on the wrap around deck. The fishing is excellent in this clear lake and the only public boat landing allows only non-motorized boats. Our 18' Northwood Pontoon Boat (renovated 2023) to fish, to swim off of and to cruise is included in the price.

Leader Lake is a 160-acre lake that has a maximum depth of 56 feet and has a hard sand shoreline. According to the DNR, the primary game fish present include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, and panfish. Because of the limited public access, fishing pressure from non-residents is light.

WI-FI, SMART TV AND DVD.

The lake home is a 5 miles from Hwy 53. You'll find the basics in nearby Minong or Solon Springs; Superior and Duluth are 45 minutes away. Hayward is 35 miles away. From Minneapolis/St. Paul it's a 2.5 hour drive.

Keywords: Lake Home, Lake Cabin, Lower Level Walkout, Pontoon Boat

Property manager

Dan McGinnis

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pet fee $100 per dog. no dogs allowed on Lily pad

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the cabin.

No pets on the furniture .& pick up after your pet. No pets on the Lily pad.

Additional charge for 2nd dog for 100.00

No diving off dock

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gordon

Located in Gordon, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Leader Lake and Pickerel Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gordon, WI

What's nearby

Whitefish Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Minong Flowage - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
Crystal Lake - 17 min drive - 9.6 km
Bond Lake - 21 min drive - 12.1 km
Big Bass Lake - 33 min drive - 22.9 km

Restaurants

‪The Golden Chipmunk - ‬18 min drive
‪Buckhorn - ‬16 min drive
‪Viewpoint Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Lookout Tavern Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
‪Circle Pines Bar Grill & Motel - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gordon holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Leader Lake and Pickerel Lake. Whitefish Lake is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

27 July 2024

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

family vacation

great house with plenty to do on the water

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica K., Vernon Hills, Illinois

29 July 2018

Beautiful Lake and Great Owner

This is a gorgeous lake and the owners of this house are incredibly nice helpful people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

18 July 2021

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

Extended family vacation

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was beautiful! Our grandkids loved all the beach and boating fun! A great family vacation ❤

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

13 July 2022

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

North Woods Lake Cabin

The cabin was very accommodating-plenty of space for everyone. Four comfortable bedrooms, ping pong table, kayak, paddle board-everything water-lovers could want. We really enjoyed it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

18 Sept 2023

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

Had a great time even though the weather wasn't so great

We had a great time even though it rained a couple days and got pretty cold a couple night. Of course our dog loved it no matter what, being off-lease all week was wonderful for him.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

manny o.

6 Aug 2023

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

Week in august

Great time! Place was as advertised clean lake nice beach. The house was well maintained and was very comfortable allowing for movie nights or games at the table.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

11 July 2021

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

Fantastic lake retreat

Wonderful home on a perfect lake. Excellent fishing and boating. This was a very nice place for the entire family. The hosts ensured all details were covered. Very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

25 July 2021

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

Fun week at the lake

Our family had a great time at John and Judy’s cabin. The cabin is well equipped with everything you can possibly need! It was nice to get out on the lake with the pontoon. A good time was had by all!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camille F., Cedar Rapids, IA

27 June 2020

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

Fun experience!

Very nice property. The pontoon was great! The view and the lake were beautiful. Judy was very kind and helpful. She was very easy to het ahold of before and during the stay. We would recommend this property for a relaxing family get together.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

24 June 2023

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

Relaxing week

Such a great property! The week started with an issue with the pontoon, but Dan was quick to get someone to come look at it right away and then to find us a replacement for the week which was above and beyond. Had a great week fishing, swimming and enjoying the wildlife. The house is cozy and has everything you need to feel right at home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

24 June 2021

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

Summer Beauty

We were able to spend a week at this beautiful lake and home. The water was cool and very clean and we really enjoyed the use of the pontoon. Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven with us. We will cherish the memories made.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann V., Milton, WI

30 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful family vacation!

The cabin and the lake were perfect for our family. This is our second year and we will definitely be back. We saw deer, eagles and caught lots of fish. I especially loved the peace and quiet of the area. Several really good eating establishments in the area came in very handy when we didn’t feel like cooking. We truly love this vacation home with it’s easy slope down to the lake and the large deck. The new portable air conditioner came in handy during several hot days. Thank you for such a treasure.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

23 Aug 2023

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

Up North done right

Spacious. Clean cabin. Clean lake water. Pontoon is suitable for lake size and provided fishing opportunities for the whole family. Excellence fishing. Lake not “over run” with activity. Bring your suitcase. They are stocked and ready to provide an excellent getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gail M.

28 July 2020

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

We loved our stay and had a great time! I did take the rating down a notch for cleanliness. The towels and some sheets should be replaced. And there was food left in the fridge. But the cabin overall is nice and the land and lake are perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Linda S.

26 July 2023

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

Leader Lake

Beautiful lake, very quiet, house well equipped. Needs new family room furniture. Skylight leaked. Pontoon boat didn’t start and took on water. Seats on pontoon dirty and full cracks and holes. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Reimbursed us for inoperable pontoon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

16 Aug 2014

Had a wonderful time!

We stayed for a week in August and really enjoyed ourselves. There were 8 of us and we had plenty of sleeping room with the four bedrooms. The lake was beautiful and we water-skied, swam, and tubed almost everyday. The sand bottom was a big plus!! The lot is huge and we enjoyed games of ladder golf and croquet and had campfires at night. The Ping pong table was a big hit for the adults and the kids. Judy is very sweet and accessible, she returned our calls and answered questions really quickly. The only issue we had was we all brought our bikes and the long, sandy driveway was difficult to bike on to get to the road. The roads are very hilly and curvy and the younger ones weren't able to bike at all. Overall we loved the place and had a great time!! We will be coming back:)

10/10 Excellent

Staci E.

15 Aug 2024

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

Almost Everything we needed in a vacation

Sight unseen always make me nervous but we were all pleasantly surprised. All the amenities were there except a/c. Which usually we wouldnt need but we had a very hot week, so even the nights were not cool. The water was amazing, clear, warm, and not weedy and hard sand. Pier was nice and wide. The pontoon is older but ran fine and served its purpose. the push button start was convenient once we figuredcit out. With 7 people we accrued a lot of garbage and had to make 3 trips to the dump. 1st time we forgot the pass and had to go all the way back. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were nice and with towels a bonus. The kitchen was modern with nice frig and dining table. Only bad thing there was electric stove, for us anyway. But all pots, pans, silverware, cutting board, collander and cooking utensils were there. Even coffee and filters, even tho we BYO. The deck was nice but i think id cut down a couple trees to really enjoy that wonderful view. We had loonsdeer, cranes, turtles, frogs, loons but the eagles took the show. We had some badly hooked fish so the eagle swooped right down next to us and got them. we also docked the boat by the channel and had great swimming. I could go on and on but overall everything was great and all had a great time. The only bad part. were the flies on the boat, which is no fault of the owners. Also, the upper bedrooms are connected by a patio door. Which was ok for the "kids". Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home! themoncepurposetcool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

17 June 2021

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

Wonderful

This cabin fit our needs perfectly. We stayed with my wife, two kids (17 & 18) and my father and mother in-law. Beds were comfortable and plenty of seating for all 6 of us. The deck was a favorite of ours as it is large, has views of the lake and we blocked it off to corral the three dogs we had with us allowing us time to relax. The dock was great to fish off of and the beach area was sandy and perfect for swimming. We didn’t use the oven other than the first time we tried it and it took over 40 minutes to heat to 425. They have two charcoal grills there we used instead. The father in law brought his fishing boat so we primarily used that for fishing as the pontoon was a bit small for all 6 of us. 2 or 3 went fishing while the rest had a slow, relaxing cruise on the pontoon. We had unseasonably hot weather during our stay the first week of June (it was over 90 every day but our last). This made it a little more challenging to stay comfortable as there is no A/C, which we knew ahead of time, but there were plenty of fans to help. All in all, it was a good experience and we would go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

craig k.

9 July 2016

Great "up north" experience.

We are a family of 4 from Colorado. My husband and I are in our 40's and our two daughters are 8 and 10 years old. We grew up in Wisconsin and we were looking to give our girls the Wisconsin lake house experience. This was a great place to do it. The pontoon boat was very nice as well as two canoes and a kayak. We brought two stand up paddle boards as well. The lake was perfect size and temperature for swimming. Great fishing as well. The portage to Bond Lake was fun. Amazing wild life. A bald eagle flew right over our canoes on day out on the lake. Our daughters loved swimming in the lake and fishing. We rented a speed boat for tubing as well. Very fun. The sun room was perfect for our two daughters to sleep as it had two twin beds. The master upstairs is also very nice. The front bedroom downstairs is very nice as it has nice carpet and a view of lake. The back bedroom downstairs was just basic. When we had extended family come and visit we used all the bedrooms as well as a blow up mattress in the basement walkout room. Lots of great sleeping space. The family room has a wonderful sectional couch that fits lots of people and is very very comfortable. It is nice having the kitchen, family room and dining space all open so everyone can be together. We watched movies, played games, and puzzles. The fire pit is nice as well as big outdoor space for ladder ball and badmitten games. The grill is charcoal so bring a lot of charcoal bags. I also recommend coolers with ice on the deck for drinks as the fridge fills up with food quickly. The stove is electric. Nice stainless appliances. Even has satellite TV and wifi. Overall, this is a beautiful lake and economical accomadations. I loved the close proximity from lake to house. Beautiful sunsets, swimming, and fishing!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Debbi P.

18 Aug 2014

Not happy with this rental

We did not have a good experience at this cabin. There were two bedrooms in the lower level that were unusable due to the smell of mothballs and mold smell. When we arrived at the cabin, the weeds were knee high causing us to have to weed wack the yard since three of us got woodticks within 1 hour of arriving. We found a pair of underwear on the floor in one room and sand on the stairs going to the lower level (owners said it belonged to her grandson--somehow that made a difference to her, not to us). To their credit, they did drive up when we called them, but did not sweep the floors, weed wack and indicated that the lower level always smells like that and there was nothing wrong with it. There was no internet as advertised resulting in one couple having to leave early since he was planning on working at the cabin a few hours each day. There are two sliding glass doors going on to the deck..One had a note indicating not to use it, the other had a huge 3 inch gap between the door allowing bugs into the cabin. We used a swimming noodle and duck taped it in the space in order to use the door. We asked if we could have a dog and they indicated that we could and then later accused us of having two dogs (which we did not). We had planned a great family vacation with four couples. One couple had to sleep on the couch due to the smell in the basement and one couple was not able to join us since there was not a room for them because we could not use the two bedrooms in the lower level. On the upside, the lake was beautiful and the pontoon was great. We were able to launch our small fishing boat from the property, which we were grateful. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the necessary cooking utensils. The upstairs was comfortable. When we asked the owners to make it right with us financially, we were offered $200 due to not have internet. We did not feel this was adequate since it was not what was advertised and we were not to have all of our guests as planned. We would not recommend this rental to others for the above reasons.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

21 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful spot on the lake

We had a wonderful week on the pontoon, making fires, and enjoying the cabin. Would definitely visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Madison, wisconsin

27 Aug 2022

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

Bliss in the north woods

There were 6 of us, all old friends from grad school for a reunion. What a glorious home in a beautiful location. The house was spacious and very well appointed. Everything we needed was there, especially the lake!!!! Pontoon and water toys were terrific. Especially loved a lake swim and rest on the lily pad. The towns of Gordon and Wascott are food deserts. No groceries and barely any restaurants. We tried Pogo’s restaurant but staff were rude and horrible so avoid it! Buckhorn was ok and Golden Chipmonk was goodish. Enjoyed Lucious Woods park in Solon Springs and Port Wing on Lake Superior. As wonderful as this home was, we recommend that the owner leave written info for driving the pontoon, shopping options, restaurants, close up instructions and use of the TV/DVR. There were 4 remotes but no instructions RE which to use. You’ll love this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann V., Milton, WI

21 Aug 2022

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

Family vacation

Our family vacationed in the Gordon area for the first time in several years. This has always been our favorite Northwoods vacation spot and it did not disappoint. The cabin was great, clean and perfectly situated on Leader Lake. The fishing was “awesome” and my grandson caught a “hog” bass off the dock within 15 minutes of our arrival. We had great fishing every day and we loved having use of the pontoon boat as well as our own fishing boat. The deck was wonderful for quiet naps in the sun and coffee in the morning and for the first time in years we all watched movies together at night. It was a wonderful trip and we have already rebooked for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

14 Aug 2022

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

Excellent Stay

The property managers were excellent. Quick responses. Beautiful place on a clear lake. Enjoyed fishing and canoeing. Will definitely be visiting again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

1 Aug 2022

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

Great View

We had a great time on vacation, everything was as described! Thanks for renting your wonderful lake home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dan McGinnis

We are retired and are enjoying our many hobbies which include dancing, walking, pickleball, biking, any water sport and all sorts of social events.

Why they chose this property

We chose Leader Lake because of the pristine lake and the wonderful fishing.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy our boats: pontoon, canoe and kayak along with swimming, snorkerling and hiking. The family also enjoys water skiing and tubing. We watch the wildlife which includes loons and eagles. We also have turkeys in the area that are fun to see. The views from anywhere on our land or in our house are beautiful. Main reason is family time.

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