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Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and fireplace

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Star Lake, WI
  • Place, White Birch Lake
  • Place, Little Saint Germain Lake
  • Place, Vilas County Historical Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    ‪84 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sayner

This cabin is located within a 15-minute drive of White Birch Lake and Eliason Hardware and Lumber. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • White Sand Lake - 17 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Vilas County Historical Museum - 20 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Eliason Hardware and Lumber - 21 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Big Saint Germain Lake - 29 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Elmer's Fun Park - 38 min drive - 19.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sayner Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Colors And Creme Espresso Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Patti's Murmuring Waters - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mar-Li's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stillwaters - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake

Bear Cottage is an original logging camp and was built in the late 1800’s when the area was a booming mill town. The history of Bear Cottage has been told for generations and it remains one of the oldest, if not the oldest, cabin on the treasured and pristine Star Lake.

In fact, the cabin was built miles from where it currently stands and later dragged via a team of horses across a frozen Star Lake in the early 1900's. Over the years it has been a place for resting during the area’s logging days, and more recently, was one of the camp cabins at the renowned Tony Rizzo’s Silver Musky Resort, where top anglers stayed and enjoyed the bountiful fishing at Star Lake.

In an effort to retain its history, minimal improvements have been made to the two-bedroom cabin, however, there is now a fully functioning kitchen and remodeled bathroom, air conditioning for the hot summer nights, and a natural gas fireplace for cool spring and fall mornings.

Bear Cottage is just steps away from a sandy lakefront with a private pier for your swimming, boating, or fishing enjoyment. It also sits at the mouth of Little Star Creek, which flows into the lake. Here, you'll find yourself enjoying a late night around the lakeside fire pit, or an early morning cup of coffee in the screened porch listening to the gentle flow of the creek, the croak of a bullfrog, or the call of a loon.

If you are looking to enjoy all that the Northwoods has to offer, as well a piece of history and an unplugged budget-friendly lakeside cabin, then Bear Cottage is the place for you.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water
Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake Cabin
Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake Star Lake
Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake Cabin Star Lake

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cabin?

This cabin is located in Sayner, close to White Birch Lake, White Sand Lake, and Vilas County Historical Museum. You'll also find Pallette Lake and Dorothy Dunn Lake nearby.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What do couples enjoy most about Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a firepit.

Does Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake have a hot tub?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

What is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County), which is about 28.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake?

Yes, every cabin at Rustic Cabin Steps From The Water On Star Lake comes with a porch.