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• Bedrooms - 5
• Bathrooms - 4.5
• Sleeps - 10
• Pets considered
• On Big St. Germain Lake

Effortless Escape is for the crew whose best vacation stories begin around the dinner table and continue over one more hand of cards. We welcome your family, friends and dogs to Big St. Germain Lake, where a day of paddling can turn into a lakeside cookout without loading everyone back into the car. Bring the recipes, the card deck and that relative who takes burger duty very seriously.

The house gives gathering a comfortable home base. An open kitchen and living area keep the conversation going while dinner comes together; the pine-paneled three-season room makes a good place to watch the water between outings. Upstairs, the game table is ready for a friendly rivalry. The two-level layout combines the warmth of a Northwoods lake house with room to host the people you do not see nearly often enough.

We know a group trip works better when the practical pieces fit, too. Several bedrooms have their own bathrooms, the kitchen can handle a family menu, and the lake is waiting beyond your private pier. Send our Stepaway team an inquiry to book direct and talk through your dates, dogs and room needs. Then start the enjoyable part of planning: deciding what to cook together and who gets dealt in first.

Unique Features

Three bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, a useful detail for a trip with several couples or branches of the family. A bunk room adds another sleeping arrangement to consider when choosing rooms. For meals, the kitchen pairs quartz worktops with a double oven, a double French-door refrigerator and a wine fridge. Two gas grills and waterfront picnic tables extend the cooking and dining space outdoors, so the whole menu does not have to pass through one oven.

We include four kayaks with paddles and an assortment of life vests for guest use. Indoors, the upstairs poker table, gas fireplace and seven smart TVs give your group options after the paddles are put away; bring personal account logins for streaming. If your gathering needs more space, ask us about booking neighboring Driftwood Daydream together with Effortless Escape, subject to availability. Our team can help you compare the two homes before you make plans.

Things To Do

Start with a paddle on Big St. Germain Lake in one of our four kayaks, or fish from the private pier before breakfast. For a day with more of the family aboard, St. Germain Sport Marine rents pontoons and fishing boats and offers delivery to area lakes. Arrange that rental separately and confirm the boat, dates and delivery details with the outfitter.

For a bike outing, head to the Bike & Hike Park behind the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce at Highways 70 and 155. It connects to the Heart of Vilas County paved trail. Families seeking flatter riding can choose part of the 5.5-mile segment toward County Highway O; riders heading north toward Sayner encounter rolling terrain and some steep hills over an 8.5-mile segment. Plan your turnaround with the return distance in mind. No trail pass is required.

Let the family competition move outdoors at 19th Hole Wilderness Mini Golf & Par 3, at 9067 Highway 70 West. Choose miniature golf with wildlife figures and a waterfall, or the nine-hole par-3 course; food is available at the adjoining sports bar and grill. Golfers looking for a longer round can book nine or 18 holes at St. Germain Golf Club. Check seasonal hours and tee-time availability, then keep the scorecard handy for the evening's rematch at the house.

The Snowmobile Hall of Fame Museum at Highway 70 West and Sled World Boulevard makes a worthwhile indoor outing for anyone curious about historic racing sleds and the machines that shaped Northwoods winters. Check its opening hours before visiting. For a winter trip, Awassa Nature Preserve offers designated ski, snowshoe and fat-bike routes, while the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club publishes area trail information. Choose an outing around current conditions, then come back for supper and a seat by the gas fireplace.

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Property Details

8647 Big St. Germain Drive
St. Germain, WI 54558
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715-891-7286
715-614-2727 If you call, mention "Rent Wisconsin Cabins". Visit website (if listed) then return and send your inquiry.

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About the Owner/Manager

We are Stepaway Vacation Rentals in St. Germain, and we help guests plan time away in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Effortless Escape is a home for gathering, so tell us how your group likes to vacation—lake days, trail outings, family meals or a bit of everything. When you book direct, our team can answer questions about the home, confirm current rates and availability, and help you explore a combined stay with Driftwood Daydream.