Historical Bungalow on Lake Metonga

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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Crandon, WI

Metonga Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Crandon International Off-Road Raceway
‪4 min drive‬
Mole Lake Casino
‪13 min drive‬
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Chambers

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Maids Chambers

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Bungalow is nestled on an acre of seclusion with 220+ feet of sandy lake frontage to enjoy. Lake Metonga is 2200 acres, crystal clear, sandy beach bottom with a friendly entrance to the water for young and old. Enjoy the summer nights with a beautiful sunset or the moonlit water that looks like diamonds dancing from the north side of Metonga. We will provide the following during your stay at The Bungalow:
Patio furniture, linens (excluding blankets), private fire pit and if you plan on bringing your own boat we have ample room on our 50 foot dock for you to tie off. Also, there is a public beach, volleyball courts and shelter just 2 blocks from the vacation home.
The kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, double wall oven, dishwasher, work island, kitchen pans and utensils. You will need to bring bath & kitchen towels and paper products that you will need for your stay.

The following water toys are available for rental to make your stay more memorable:

Extra large water mat
Kayaks quantity of 2
Paddle Boat
Sylvan Pontoon that seats 12 with fish locator, live well and 60 HP Mercury.

Property manager

Joelle Nelson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

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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

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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

About the area

Crandon

Located in Crandon, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center and Camp Five Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Forest County Fairground and Kovac Planetarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Lumberjack Steam Train, or check out an event or a game at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crandon, WI

What's nearby

Metonga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Forest County Historical Society - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Crandon International Off-Road Raceway - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Forest County Potawatomi Historical Cultural Center - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Mole Lake Casino - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wilson's Drive In - ‬6 min walk
‪Palubicki's Eats 'n' Treats - ‬18 min walk
‪May's Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Hotel Crandon - ‬17 min walk
‪Tricia's Treasures & Bistro - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Bungalow on Lake Metonga pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historical Bungalow on Lake Metonga?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Bungalow on Lake Metonga?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical Bungalow on Lake Metonga located?

This family-friendly Crandon holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Metonga Lake and Surprise Lake. Forest County Forest and Forest County Historical Society are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

28 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bungalow

Very beautiful home.....lots of character.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

1 June 2023

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

Best Vacation Ever

We had the best time on the lake for 2 weeks. The Hosts are awesome and we had a great time talking with them. This is the first time we had a total relaxing vacation and enjoyed every aspect of the property and Lake. I highly recommend staying at this location, we will be back.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mat D.

28 August 2022

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

Heaven on Earth

Have you always wanted a trip to Heaven but shied away from the dying part? I know I did. That’s when we decided to book The Bungalow for a week trip. It was absolutely wonderful. The home is charming and full of character; a slice of history that guests get to be a part of. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Joelle, we knew that our last-minute vacation would be a memory-maker. It was nothing short of that. We opted to rent their pontoon boat as well, a very wise decision if you’re not bringing your own boat. The lake was perfect for swimming, cruising, or sitting out on and watching the stars. Incredible. The home offered great cooking capabilities, sleeping arrangements, and a view that you’ll be hard pressed to beat. We hope to be back again sooner rather than later!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci E.

26 August 2022

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

Summer getaway

Beautiful old house with a great porch. Started each day with coffee and breakfast looking out over the lake and ended each day around the fire staring at the clear skies and stars. Days were full of fun on the crystal clear water. Highly recommend for a relaxing and peaceful getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Randy R.

27 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ants in the sun room and the lake was full of shape shells should have been told to wear c watercsho

The yard was awesome. Going down to the lake there were loose rocks. We stayed two years ago and no updates done alot of broken things in the cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug Z.

26 July 2022

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

Wonderful Property

The home and property were fabulous. Plenty of room for epic badminton matches, the porch kept us cool when not playing. The owner is awesome and very accommodating. Highly recommend booking here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

22 July 2021

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

Perfect getaway

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Spacious kitchen, two bathrooms and the amazing sun room. Enough room for 5 people to never feel cramped. Joelle and Troy were so friendly and helpful!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

16 July 2021

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

A Memorable Experience on a Historic Property

My family and I stayed here four nights in July 2021. The experience far exceeded our expectations. You receive tremendous hospitality from Joelle and Troy. The property has a beautiful view of the lake with plenty of yard and living space to enjoy a relaxing vacation. I highly recommend renting the pontoon boat to fish and get the full experience of the lake. We were able to see quite a few Bald Eagles!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

13 July 2021

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

A vintage lake house experience

We were looking for a spacious getaway on a lake and this historic charmer was just the ticket! Comfortable and inviting, with enough space for six. There is no wifi and that is exactly what we wanted to create memories. Everyone in our really enjoyed staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

21 June 2021

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

Awesome!

Gorgeous cabin! Beautiful views and great layout. Plenty of space for 3 families. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

13 June 2021

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

What a fantastic property! Historic home is absolutely beautiful and the owners are super responsive

Well maintained on the most fantastic piece of property. The eagles flying overhead and the crystal clear lake just enhances the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie Y.

10 June 2021

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

Beautiful Home

This home is a gem-we had a wonderful weekend and would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G., Appleton, WI

13 October 2020

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

ATV weekend

I rented this property for a guys ATV weekend in Crandon. Perfect location to hit the main trail and beautiful property to stay at right on the lake to enjoy the fall colors. Close to town for supplies and gas.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Judy S., West Bend, Wisconsin

10 October 2020

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

Beautiful look into a home built in the early 1900's

We were 3 senior citizens sharing the home for a weekend. The thing that would prevent me from recommending this home with friends is there are no handrails on the steps going into the house. There are about 3 high steps. The other thing is the house had no WIFI.. Very odd for this day and age and there was only one working television in the living room. Most VRBO's had television in each bedroom. It was a comfortable house and enjoyed our time but would not stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W., San Antonio

3 October 2020

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

Nice Home, Great Location

The owners are super nice! The property was very nice for a home that is over 100 years old! Great location. One negative. There was no corkscrew opener. Lol...disastrous when your wife is looking forward to wine and its too late to go buy one. All and all, great trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John R.

19 August 2020

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

Wonderful Vacation

This was a wonderful home for my family to enjoy a vacation. The house is perfect. We had my family and my sisters family (8 people total) and there was more than enough room for us all. Perfect yard for games, and the Lake was fantastic!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

19 August 2020

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

Great Stay

We had a great family vacation at this cabin. The lake was great and the kids spend so much time swimming, tubing and skiing. We fished from the dock and caught a lot of pan fish. We loved how spacious the cabin was and all the great views of the lake. We cannot wait to book again for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B., Birnamwood Wi

8 August 2020

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

Summer week at Lake Metonga

Very nice ! Large common space for a family, beautiful outside space for yard games, and view is beautIdyl, loved the home, it was an enjoyable week. Thanks for everything

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chu H.

29 July 2020

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

Great place

The location is great. Down the block from any stores you need. The private dock was perfect for my family. The owner was easy to contact. She was very kind.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin Z.

25 July 2020

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

Beautiful Home and Location

This location was wonderful! House had so much historical charm and amazing views. Huge yard to play in. House was well stocked and organized. Our hosts were great, they met us there at check in to show us around, answer questions, and share a little history about the house. Very responsive to messages and texts.

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

6 July 2020

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

Great cabin

Enjoyed staying here. Joelle was a rockstar to help with a missing key. Definitely a great find.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

29 June 2020

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

Great House, Great Stay

The kids and I had a great time in this unique historical property. Looked everywhere for a house with some character, and this fit the bill perfectly. Kind hosts and a wonderful location. Close to everything but very private. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

19 June 2020

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

Neat place

Wonderful place on the lake with lots of history. Great to meet the owners who took the time to visit and tell us the history of the house. The house would be good in any season.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

17 June 2020

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

Wonderful place!

This place is great! So much space and charm both inside and out. A wonderful blend of historical style and modern convenience. The view is just gorgeous. We enjoyed every bit if it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheri Z.

9 September 2019

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

We had a wonderful stay. The house, lake were the best. Looking to come back next year

Very good experience

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joelle Nelson

We are a family that loves to spend time together. My husband and I both are managers and this home is our "little piece of heaven" away from our busy lives. We have lived in the area our whole lives and enjoy sharing this home for others to create memories.

Why they chose this property

We have a very special place in our hearts for this home as we love the old. We are the first to buy it from the original family and had the opportunity to meet the daughter of the original owners. Driving in for the first time, we did not even notice the home due to the spectacular lake view. Love at first sight!!!

What makes this property unique

The Bungalow was the first house built on Lake Metonga, it has much history to share. The view from the front porch with your early morning coffee or sitting in the three season room at night listening to the water hit the shore is mesmerizing.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Chambers

Maids Chambers

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property