Dock & Fire Pit: Lakefront Log Cabin in Mercer!

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Mercer Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 1,200 Sq Ft | 5 Steps to Enter

Living Room | 1st Floor | Free WiFi | Cable TV | Central A/C & Heat

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Amenities
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Location
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Mercer, WI

Lake of the Falls
‪3 min walk‬
Fox Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Nokomis Lake
‪15 min drive‬
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Lakeside Loft)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Additional Sleeping (South Side Loft)

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Walk to Dear Lodge | All-Season Fun | Kayak & Canoe | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee

Escape the stresses of everyday life and book this Mercer vacation rental nestled on the shores of Lake of the Falls! The 1-bedroom, 1-bath log cabin features 2 lofts and can accommodate your entire crew for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Northwoods. Initially built in 1880, the property once served as a mess hall for a logging camp. Today, it retains its rustic charm, plus all the amenities a modern traveler needs!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 queen bed
- South Side Loft: 1 queen bed, 1 full bed
- Lakeside Loft: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Lakefront yard
- Private dock
- Fire pit, gas grill
- Kayak & canoe
- Beach chairs
- Covered porch w/ furnishings, sunroom

INDOOR LIVING
- TV w/ cable, DVD player
- Wood-burning stove
- Exposed wood beams & hardwood floors
- Board games & books
- Dining table

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster
- Drip coffee maker
- Cooking basics, spices
- Dishware & flatware
- Trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Towels/linens

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- 4WD/AWD recommended in winter

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story cabin, 5 steps to enter
- 1st-floor bedroom & full bathroom

PARKING
- Grassy parking area (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Lake of the Falls & snowmobile/ATV trail on-site
- 1 mile to Lake of the Falls County Park
- 6-9 miles to Mecca Trails: snowshoeing & cross-country skiing
- 6 miles to Tahoe Lynx Golf Course
- 34 miles to Gogebic - Iron County Airport & 202 miles to Green Bay Austin Straubel Int'l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $35 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story cabin requires 5 steps to enter; the bedroom and full bathroom are located on the 1st floor
- Please note that 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is recommended, but not required, during the winter months

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mercer

Located in Mercer, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mercer Depot Museum is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area and Powell Marsh Wildlife Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Mercer, WI

What's nearby

Lake of the Falls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fox Lake - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Sand Lake - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
Nokomis Lake - 15 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wolf's Den - ‬13 min drive
‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬12 min drive
‪The Pines Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Gateway Lodge - ‬3 min drive
‪Johnny's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock & Fire Pit: Lakefront Log Cabin in Mercer! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dock & Fire Pit: Lakefront Log Cabin in Mercer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock & Fire Pit: Lakefront Log Cabin in Mercer!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dock & Fire Pit: Lakefront Log Cabin in Mercer! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake of the Falls and within 3 miles (5 km) of Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Fox Lake. Dead Horse Lake is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angelique K.

19 Mar 2025

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

Relaxing Getaway

This is the second time our group has rented this cabin. The location is close enough to the UP to take in some lovely hikes in the Porcupines. There was plenty of space for our mixed bag of humans and canines. We really loved having a bit warmer weather in March that enabled us to use the fabulous fire pit that overlooks the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JD

3 Mar 2025

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

Cozy Cabin

Loved our stay. Rustic with conveinances. The charm of a historical cabin was right up our alley and Dave was great at communicating. Downstairs bathroom was well appointed and made our stay very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryl R.

27 Jan 2025

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

Great cabin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt F.

7 Oct 2024

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

Great View of Lake of Tge Falls

Great rustic feel with plenty of amenities. The fall colors were peak. Beds were comfortable. Anyone staying should definitely check out the pizza from Dear Lodge close by! Great view of the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

pamela m.

16 Sept 2024

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

peace and quiet

First I want to address the cleanliness. It is an old cabin with real logs. And it is in the country, so it was not pristine. But it was very clean in the kitchen where it matters for me. The showers were also very clean. The basement is recently redone with laminate floor and modern bathroom and clean bedrooms. Lots and lots of towels and washcloths. The main floor is wonderfully quaint log cabin with upgraded kitchen with marble countertops. Well equipped. Gas grill outside. So quiet. Used the kayak on the very quiet water. Very restful. There is a TV and internet access. Any question I had, Dave responded in minutes to my text. I recommend this property and will very possibly return.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan D.

25 Aug 2024

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

Mercer atv ride

No complaints about the property. Just be cautious if someone has a large trailer getting through the trees at the top of the driveway.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

23 Aug 2024

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

Northwoods Dream Cabin

This is as dreamy as it looks. I spent summers in northern wisconsin as a kid and wanted to share the experience with my family. The cabin is gorgeous and historic. Beautiful lake views from screened in porch. Lake beautiful. It's fairly remote - which is what we wanted. A quiet retreat. We did lots of kayaking, boating, and chess, reading, drawing, board games and puzzles, on rainy days. Enjoyed wild animal encounters of all kinds. We had so much fun. And even for teens, it was nice to unplug. Also, best viinyl collection in the Northwoods for sure. Will definitely go back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Katie

22 Aug 2024

Lovely Lakefront Location

This was a very lovely lakefront home and exceeded our expectations. The downstairs was finished when we got there and had 2 bedrooms and an additional bathroom. That made our trip even nicer. The lake is beautiful and this house's location is private and quiet. We enjoyed the kayaks and fire pit. We also enjoyed eating all of our meals on the porch with a view of the lake. Dave was a great host and very attentive. We would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne J.

15 Aug 2024

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

Rustic charm with new kitchen and bathrooms

We really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the original, rustic charm of the cabin with very nice up to date kitchen and bathrooms. The basement remodel is completely new. Our family enjoyed the front porch, the puzzles, and record player. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

21 June 2024

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

Peaceful Retreat

The cabin was well appointed, clean, spacious, as described. The cabin's location is private, wooded, and located on a peaceful waterfront. Mercer is a fantastic small town, and the people were very nice. It's pretty centrally located within 30/45 minute drive to many other towns of interest. Communication with Dave was excellent. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

19 Jan 2024

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

The No Snow Snowmobiling Trip of 2023

Can't wait to stay when the lower level is finished! Perfect for our little get away! Planned the trip for snowmobiling, but no snow, the chance you take, and we decided not to cancel and didn't bring the sleds but got up every morning to beautiful view and made the best of it!!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyssa J.

19 Nov 2023

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

Nice

Very pleasant stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Travis M., Eau Claire, US

24 Oct 2023

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

Nice break for weary parents.

My wife, infant, dog, and I spent the week here in the fall. The weather was cold but the cabin was warm and inviting. Super easy and simple check-in process. Great location to hiking trails and other points of interest.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana&Aurelio C.

8 July 2023

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

Waterfalls Trip with Granddaughter

Comfortable and convenient to waterfalls. Spacious and we'd bring more family once 2nd bathroom is completed. Kitchen has quality supplies. Our granddaughter enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gina s.

5 June 2023

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

On lake of the falls

I chose to stay in this cabin because my dad once owned this property, and my grandparents and an Aunt n Uncle owned the other 2 cabins. This cabin has obviously changed a lot since my dad owned it but all the work the new owner has done with it is very nice to see. The cabin is still pretty much the way it was as far as space but he added a walk out basement and is in the process of adding more rooms and an additional bathroom and it looks fabulous. The walk out basement takes you right out to a fire pit and the lake. The cabin is cozy, the view is the best and you can see the view from the sun porch and the kitchen which is nice. We brought are own kayaks although they do have ones you can use which is awesome but we have fishing kayaks. Overall it was great being up there it’s quiet and a great spot to reset(shutdown). We ate at the cabin most of the time just to soak up the beauty of the lake, the wildlife and peacefulness. We did do a trip up to superior falls and we were going to do copper peak but we ran out of time. It’s ok there will be a next time. It’s a great cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica B., Stockton, IL

16 Mar 2023

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

BOOK IT!!

We took a trip north with friends to snowmobile. The host/cabin owner is hands down the absolute best. Responds immediately, MORE than accommodating, and the cabin was FANTASTIC. We will absolutely be using this cabin for future trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

14 Nov 2022

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

Relaxing

Nice, quiet, relaxing stay. We spent 85% of our time in the sunroom looking over the lake and watching it snow. Very serene and just what we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

30 Oct 2022

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

Cute and quiet getaway!

We had a good time at this cabin! The property manager reached out ahead of time to let us know that cabin was ready and he was available if we had any questions or needed anything! We liked that the cabin was tucked away and right on the water! We had nightly fires and enjoyed the wood stove inside as well! We did some research ahead of time to look for local things to do like bars/restaurants, UTV rentals, parks and trails! We had a blast UTVing and used B&B adventures! So glad we booked. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Peter S.

11 Oct 2022

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

Charm!

Loved the cabin, setting, views, lake, etc. We've been going "up north" for many years and this was probably my favorite experience! The basement was in the process of being finished so it will have a lot more room for additional people soon I assume. We'll be going back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2022

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

Quiet Beauty

A place to sooth your soul & listen to the quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

20 Aug 2022

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

Cabin Rental

Great!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Sian Adams

11 Aug 2022

Great outdoors experience

Amazing setting!!! House was very comfortable. Kitchen remodel was a really nice touch. Great dining area w view of lake. Dave, Owner, was extremely responsive and easy to work with. Also very nice that the firewood was included. Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

4 July 2022

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

Comfortable cabin on quiet lake

We enjoyed our stay! We loved the access to the quiet lake and a nice fire pit with plenty of seating. We kayaked every day, and our dog really enjoyed playing in the water! The cabin was perfect for the northern setting with an efficient, well-stocked kitchen and an updated bathroom. There were plenty of beds to choose from. We had a great meal at The Pines, in Mercer, a quaint little town close by.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

10 Jan 2022

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

Snowmobile retreat

Great, cozy place to come back to after a day of riding the trails. The trail is across the hwy from the driveway. Dear Lodge is also at the end of the driveway. Check out their all you can eat pizza night on Thursdays. Host was responsive to all our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

24 Dec 2021

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

Up North

The cabin was very nice! The location and surroundings were perfect for experiencing the winter and wildlife. I would recommend it to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Lakeside Loft)

Additional Sleeping (South Side Loft)

Bedroom

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

About this property