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Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views

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Outdoor dining
Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Phelps, WI
  • Catfish Lake
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Cranberry Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Ski Brule
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Eagle River, WI (EGV-Union)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

+2
6 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common space

1 Child Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views

Bayside Secret

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Make unforgettable vacation memories at this stunning lakefront gem, where seclusion and tranquility reign! Nestled on 13 acres along the shores of Slaughter Bay, this retreat offers an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, warm wood accents, vaulted ceilings, and all the comforts of home, this haven promises to spoil every guest. Spend your days enjoying unlimited possibilities with a private dock—perfect for boating or swimming in the cool waters of Slaughter Bay. Watch for bald eagles and other wildlife, or stroll among the picturesque maple trees, all while basking in the serene surroundings.

A second dock, conveniently located by the kayaks, provides swimming access, making it a great spot for little ones to splash and play in the water. When hunger strikes, the well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious meals, while the full bar is ideal for mixing up special cocktails as the sun sets over the horizon. Gather around the firepit to reminisce with loved ones until the stars come out, then retreat inside to cozy up on the couch and watch a movie on the flatscreen TV, drifting off to sweet dreams of more adventures ahead.

With lake access, there's no shortage of activities—bring your boat or take out one of the three kayaks provided. If you're in the mood for a land adventure, explore the nearby hiking trails, or take a scenic 25-mile drive to Bond Falls Waterfalls. In the winter, the fun continues with cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling on groomed trails. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in this peaceful lakeside retreat.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
The fireplace is not for guest use.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Three kayaks are available for guest use.
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 10 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are three outdoor, motion-detected cameras: one next to the garage with a view down the driveway, the second off the front door with a view of the driveway and the deck entrance, and the third off the deck with a view of the deck itself. There are no cameras on the inside of this home.


Dock details:



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
Premier Host

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

No events allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Phelps

Located in Phelps, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Nicolet National Forest and Sylvania Wilderness can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Gateway Lodge Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Phelps, WI

What's nearby

  • Voyageur Lake - 38 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Catfish Lake - 38 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 43 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Bond Falls - 49 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Ski Brule - 63 min drive - 50.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweets, Treats, and More - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sand Lake Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Sports Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly and secluded lakefront gem with a full bar, private dock, and views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nicolet National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Crystal Lake and Hoist Lake. Land O' Lakes Town Hall and Little Moon Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie W.

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

Great family vacation

We celebrated our anniversary. The house was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Family gathering

This was a wonderful lake property for us to get together with our adult children and their spouses for the 4th of July!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Phelps house

Beautiful house. Great views! Has all the amenities you could ask for. I should note the path down to the lake is quite steep and not for the faint of heart however you can drive a vehicle down it if need be.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

Great Cabin

We are a group of fishermen that have been going on planned trips for 12 years. This was one of the nicest cabins we have stayed at. Had everything we have been looking for. Tons of beds, large table for all eight of us to sit, plenty of parking (with boat trailers), a dock where we parked three boats, which was a very short ride from the launch just down the street. We have this cabin already booked for next year and very well possible our go to for future fishing trips.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Jaime S.

2nd Trip to Bayside Secret

We had a group of 5 adults, 4 kids and one small dog stay there mid February. There was plenty of room in the house for all of us. The ice fishing was great and we were able to access the lake from the property using an ATV. The house has been updated with new carpet giving it a fresh clean feeling. The kitchen had everything we needed but a working toaster. We managed. I think this would be an amazing place to visit in the summer. But for us winter vacationers I do not think we’ll be back. We were all incredibly disappointed that the fireplace in the living room was off limits. Our best memories from the last trip were made in that room and without the fireplace the room was essentially useless because it was too cold to be in. It’s still a great place to stay, it just fell short of our expectations this year.

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Very nice please.

Definitely will stay with you guys again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Home away from home

5 different households converged on the Bayside Secret for a few days of family connection. We didn’t have need of one thing!! The Bayside Secret is a fully functional home! Everything we needed was available (mixing bowls, serving spoons, knives, etc) which made meal preparation and execution so smooth. We also had plenty of room to have various activities going on as well as splintered conversations allowing for familial catch up. We went for runs and used the available kayaks more than once. There were plenty of towels available and even some lap blankets for the chilly evening.

6/10 Okay

Linda T.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Bayside secret

Quiet and private with gorgeous views. Between bad cell reception and lack of communication and concern from the management company, we were unable to get assistance finding answers to questions/access to amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful home, although not baby proofed for 2 toddlers. A lot of breakable home decor that we had to move to keep the kids from getting hurt. Loved the remote location. Dock that guests can use is in very shallow water, had a difficult time with our boat. No power at the dock either so had to pull the boat each day to power up the trolling motor. Luckily the public boat ramp is very close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Ranch

Gorgeous setting with spacious house, beautiful deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Colleen F.

Stunning views!

The scenery, wildlife, and grounds in general were top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Northwoods fishing vacation

The location of this property on Lac Vieux Desert offers amazing views and good fishing. The owners have generously made this house a home by decorating and providing comforts of home plus fully stocked kitchenware. Our only issue with Vacasa, which was big, is that the home was not cleaned when we arrived. The cleaning crew did not arrive until after the 4:00 pm check in. The home is in need of maintenance and a deep cleaning that seems to have been overlooked. Broken screen doors, cobwebs, carpet cleaning, and garage door opener not working. The basement bed needs a new Queen mattress as it sinks in. It is a great home, and would give it 5 stars if these issues were addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

shajee s., Plainfield

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

Spring Break

This was a last minute spring break getaway. The house was roomy and had all the amenities we needed. The location of the home is great with its view of the lake it was frozen and snow/ice covered during our visit , nonetheless view was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

We'll be back.

We were a group of 7 adults and 4 kids (7-12 years) and this house was perfect for us; large enough to space out yet still get cozy as a group when we wanted to. We stayed in early January and the ice was covered in so much slush we couldn't use our ATV and UTV for ice fishing and had to rent snowmobiles. Luckily there is a place right next door that could help us out. Having those also made access to the lake from the house much easier since it's a steep hill and there was great fishing very close to the house. As for the house itself - it was clean and well maintained. The kitchen and bar have everything you could ever need. There were a lot of "private" locked cabinets which is why were were shocked to find the wine cellar was unlocked. We figured it was a trap and left it alone. The only issue we had was that the room we expected to have the babysitter sleep in no longer had beds it in (and it isn't really a room). Now instead of a space with 2 twin beds it is a seating area with a pull out bed. It makes sense but a pull out is never that comfortable so we just moved one of the twins out of the big room and into that space and it worked out perfectly. We had a great time and are looking forward to going again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Robert D.

Great location

Loved the views and location. Perfect to jump on the lake for snowmobile rides and fishing. Great views of bald eagles as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

7/9/2022 - 7/16/2023

The place was beautiful, quiet , lake was very quiet also. Our Family of 13 stayed. We were not able to use the bedroom and bathroom in the basement due to mold, standing water and black mold, not healthy for anyone. The room with all the twin beds has black mold on the bottom of the walls. Also there was black mold spots around the ceiling in the big bathroom upstairs. We found no dish cloths or towels, no coffee filters had to got out early Sunday morning to buy them. Area rug in the main living room is a tripping hazard. We did call Vacasa and Steve came out within 3 hours, ( these issues are not a quick fix ) he did offer to move us , but it would of been to a different area. (Steve was great). We stayed the week and made some great memories, fishing, smoked a brisket, pork butt, fish and just bring together as a family. Liz
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10/10 Excellent

Trey M.

Beautiful Home

This house is beautiful. Nothing but great things to say. I've stayed here 4 years in a row and wouldnt stay anywhere else.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

BEAUTIFUL! CLEAN.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Clean, beautiful views and plenty of outstanding space inside and out.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Great place

This place was everything we could ask for in a vacation home. Thanks to the property owners for sharing their slice of heaven with us. We truly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

First class lake home

This is a wonderful house with beautiful lake front and views. The interior is exquisite!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Great Vacation Home

The house was roomy and had all the amenities we needed. The location of the home was spectacular with its view of the lake, grassy lawn and privacy! Best lake house we’ve rented in a long time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family

We had a very nice time in this beautiful rental. Everything needed was there except a beach was mentioned and did not find this for the kids. Enjoyed kayaking and wave runners which we rented from Eagle River which was also an easy ride for shopping and things to do. Recommend this rental and hoping to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Lake home family vaca

We had a wonderful time- the house is great- clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The outside of the property is beautiful- awesome views of the lake, bald Eagles, fire pit and very nice deck furniture. We had a wonderful time- my husband and I, 3 adult sons, 1 girlfriend and our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Bayside Secret

Wonderful home, beautiful deck with scenic view of lake. Hummingbirds feeding on deck a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

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

Memories made :)

The cabin was great for our family and friends. The view of the lake was amazing!! Enjoyed the lake by relaxing at the sand bar, cruising to enjoy the sunsets, and the boys did great fishing!! This was our 2nd time here and we will be back next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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