Lakefront house on beautiful Shell Lake, come and relax.

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Wine and cheese from the deck. Great view of lake!

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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Shell Lake, WI

Shell Lake Arts Center13 min walk
Museum of Woodcarving2 min drive
The Potter's Shed3 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

3 bedroom lakefront home. Main floor has open concept kitchen with an eat-in great room along with two bedrooms each with a queen bed and a shared full bath. The basement (totally remodeled in 2021/2022) has a large recreation space along with two more rooms stocked with 5 single beds for the rest of the family. Full bathroom in basement was completely rehabbed in 2020

There's also an adjoining loft space with another king bedroom (w/ additional double bed) and full bath, kitchen, and living space.

Great location for large families or two families with young kids.

Come relax by the lake. Enjoy beautiful sunrises over the lake from the 300+ sq ft. deck. Roast marshmallows and gaze at the stars around the fire pit.

Shell Lake is a 2600 acre lake known for it's clean water, great fishing, and sandy beaches. All of the usual lake activities are available. There is a public landing in town so you can bring your boat along. We have a dock on our property.

We have 2 boats which are available to our renters at an additional cost. First is a 20-ft pontoon that can legally seat up to 10 people. It has a 25 hp 4-stroke Mercury motor that runs smooth and quiet. The pontoon was completely rehabbed in 2023! Works great for fishing or casual cruises around the lake. The 2nd is a 2000 Mariah Shabah 182 ski boat. Plenty of power, plus a ski tower makes it ideal for tubing and/or water skiing. Email the owner for additional details and costs.

Property manager

Tim Quenan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy views of beautiful long lake from this comfy livingroom

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great vacation property for families with children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Well-behaved dogs would be considered.

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

This property uses solar energy

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shell Lake

Located in Shell Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Washburn County Historical Museum and Railroad Memories Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Trego Lake and Rice Lake City Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shell Lake, WI

What's nearby

Shell Lake Arts Center - 13 min walk
Washburn County Historical Museum - 14 min walk
Museum of Woodcarving - 2 min drive
The Potter's Shed - 3 min drive
Railroad Memories Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Round Man Brewing Co. - ‬8 min drive
‪Tony's Riverside - ‬7 min drive
‪Klopp's Fifth Avenue Bar - ‬10 min walk
‪Lakeview Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront house on beautiful Shell Lake, come and relax. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakefront house on beautiful Shell Lake, come and relax.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront house on beautiful Shell Lake, come and relax.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront house on beautiful Shell Lake, come and relax. located?

This family-friendly Shell Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Shell Lake Arts Center and Washburn County Historical Museum. The Potter's Shed and Museum of Woodcarving are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beau S.

4 July 2024

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

Our favorite place to be

We love coming to this lake house. The beach is pur favorite spot.The updates look great! We can't wait to be back next year

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

1 July 2024

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

Ample Space

Great house, location and amenities. Walking distance from town and beach. Had a great time, would go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

23 June 2024

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

Amazing Location and Nicely Remodeled

Although the weather didn’t cooperate with us during our stay, we sure enjoyed visiting and playing games with family inside the newly remodeled kitchen/dininig/living room. Looking forward to getting back again very soon! Thanks Tim!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

8 June 2024

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

Another great family Shell Lake vacation

Loved the sandy beach, large house layout and games! Fishing from the pontoon boat was also great for the kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

11 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for our Family

We have a blended family with a few kids, and this space was so perfect. So easy to spread out or be together. The location couldn't be better!! The house is well stocked, and great for kids with booster seats and some beach toys, etc. We can't wait to stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

7 Aug 2023

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

Fun Family Vacation

This large home was perfect for our family. The location, close to town, on a sandy beach was perfect for all of our family and water activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

15 June 2023

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

Fun family getaway!

House was large enough for my family and my brother’s family to gather together but have separate areas to sleep/unwind. The beach by the house was perfect for young kids, the older kids loved the game room in the basement, fishing was great and it was walking distance to the public beach and downtown Shell Lake. The furniture was a little worn and outdated, but was clean and functional.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle M.

24 Feb 2023

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

Golden

Was better than expected, only a couple vague items that could use attention, all in all … awesome for a winter stay … thank hou

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jay W., Warwick, RI

7 Sept 2022

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

Location on the lake is great!

House on Shell Lake near town with sandy bottom beach and walk out swimming. House is nice, lots of beds. Could use an upgrade of couches. Pontoon boat as an add-on to our rental was a big part of the fun!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

8 Aug 2022

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

Very enjoyable!

This property is conveniently located on a beautiful sandy beach within easy walking distance of the city of Shell Lake. There was plenty of room for the entire family, and we all had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula f.

16 July 2022

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

Great property!

Another fantastic week at this beautiful property on gorgeous Shell lake! The owner is fantastic, extremely accommodating and responds promptly to any questions I had!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI S., Eau Claire, WI

2 July 2022

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

Beautiful Beach

We once again had a wonderful stay. The cabin was very clean when we arrived. There is so much space for us all, and the basement game room and beautiful beach were perfect for the kids. We cannot wait to stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

25 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large Clean well stocked House

Large, clean - very nice house. Only downside was that it was not a good option for bringing your own boat unless you want to remove it daily, because you really need a boat lift on that side of the lake. Would work great if you rent the owners boat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie C.

20 June 2022

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

Family Vacation/beautiful Lake Home

We had the best time at Tim’s lake home on Shell Lake! The home was clean, spacious, comfortable beds and very well stocked with everything we needed for the week. More than enough room for our group to spread out. The lake frontage is beautiful, we were lucky enough to have a full moon during out stay and it was gorgeous watching it over the lake while enjoying a camp fire. Our kiddos had the best time swimming and playing in the sand. Shell lake is wonderful for younger kids as it stays shallow for quite a distance and it is so clear! We had some really windy days and one rainy day but spent some time playing pool, board games and took the quick drive to Spooner to explore the small shops! The check in and check out process was very easy. Thank you so much for sharing your lake home with our family, we will definitely book again in the future!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

14 June 2022

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

Great property

Property was great, minus wifi not working.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

12 June 2022

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

Vacation

A great place for gathering family. Large house and deck for play, plus crystal clear lake to enjoy in many ways.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette L.

25 Sept 2021

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

September Getaway

Spent one week here with children and grandchildren. Loved the access of the private sandy beach. Plenty of room for everyone and the game room in basement was a plus. Took advantage of a few evenings by the fire pit watching the moon rise over Shell Lake - Beautiful views! A great place to stay for families to stay together under the same roof and also have a little privacy as it has 2 kitchens, 3 bathrooms and 2 sets of washer/ dryers. We would rent this again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

11 Sept 2021

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

Always wonderful

We've been going to this property as a family for years and we love it more every year. Tim is so helpful and quick to respond if you need him. The property is spacious and updated, the beach and lake are clean - what more do you need? We love that there are boats available to rent already on the property - one less logistic to figure out! Thank you Tim!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

9 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful location

This home has plenty of space for a large family to gather for fun and relaxation. The location is awesome--sandy beach, and close to town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

28 July 2021

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

Great location, spacious and enjoyable

Great location near downtown, beach area nice and sandy, solid dock and crystal clear water. Newly remodeled downstairs game room and plenty of space to spread out. Thanks for another great vacation, we will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI S., Eau Claire, WI

17 July 2021

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

Beautiful Lake House

The "cabin" was exactly what we needed for our 3 families. It has plenty of room for everyone to spread out and not feel too cramped. The teenagers loved the basement gameroom and having their own space. The beach was perfect for the younger kids as it stays shallow for a ways out. We look forward to staying every year

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

13 June 2021

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

Shell Lake

Enjoyed the house, beach, lake, and location

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zita B.

9 June 2021

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

Shell Lake

Beautiful area, lake Beautiful. House accommodations were adequate. I would not let the kids sleep in basement because there was no egress window for emergency evacuation. The yard area was unmown so lots of bugs And hard for our grandkids to play close to house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

2 Sept 2020

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

Can't wait to go back with family

Perfect famil vacation setting- Pontoon availabilty realy adds to lake vacation- Perfect weather to enjoy the lake ! Walking distance to town yet privacy makes location ideal. Family is anxious to come back next year. Dick ostwald

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

10 Aug 2020

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The house was as advertised. The house was clean and the kids enjoyed the beach. The owner was very helpful and accomodating to requests. The check in and check out process smooth and easy. Great place to take the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tim Quenan

Grew up in Shell Lake, WI graduating from Shell Lake High School.

Why they chose this property

Family friends owned this house while I grew up. House was originally purchased by my family in 1995 for my Grandparents. My mother also used the house as a summer home for 15+ years.

Have enjoyed many great summer vacations with my family and friends over the past 30 years at this house. Have many fond memories.