Pine Cottage keeps a lake vacation small in the best possible way. Our wood-paneled cottage overlooking Big St. Germain Lake suits a couple who wants room to spread out or a family of four ready to trade a busy calendar for time together. Set within Hillcrest's Northwoods grounds, it gives you your own compact cabin and a lake-centered place to spend the day.
A queen bedroom and a second bedroom with two twin beds make the sleeping arrangement easy to understand before you arrive. Gather in the living room, prepare your favorite breakfasts in the furnished kitchen and bring lunch to the picnic table when the weather cooperates. The single bathroom has a shower, and the rooms carry that familiar cabin character of wood, quilts and a view worth looking up for.
Evenings can be as simple as supper on the charcoal grill and a fire by the lake. Firewood is provided; deciding who gets the last good roasting spot is up to your crew. Pine welcomes up to two dogs with a fee. Book directly with our StepAway team to talk through your dates, pet plans and the little details that make a small-cabin stay work well.
Pine's appeal is its manageable size and separate sleeping rooms: adults can take the queen bed while children or friends have individual twins. The dining nook sits beside windows, and the cottage's knotty-wood walls and ceilings give even a quiet indoor afternoon a Northwoods feel. Outside, lawn, shoreline seating and the lake keep the focus on being here together.
Canoe and kayak access adds another way to enjoy Hillcrest's waterfront without making a motorboat the center of the trip. We supply bed linens, a microwave, coffee maker, WiFi and DirecTV. Pack bath towels, beach towels, toiletries and all paper products, including toilet paper. Pine is a cottage stay with your own kitchen and outdoor space, so bring the groceries and settle into your own routine.
Let a short paddle set the pace for your stay. The available canoe and kayaks give you a way to explore Big St. Germain Lake from the water, while the cottage's outdoor seating is made for an unhurried afternoon. Fishing is another option on this 1,622-acre lake; confirm boat and docking plans separately with us if you want a motorized outing.
For a shaded walk without a demanding climb, choose Awassa Nature Preserve's level hiking loops. The Trailhead Way entrance is reached via Eaglewatch Court from Highway 70, and the map lets you choose a short outing. Families can look for the Story Hike; birdwatchers may prefer to linger among the mature pines and hardwoods.
Want a little more terrain? Fern Ridge Recreation Area has 1.4 miles of hiking and snowshoe trails with hills and a bog boardwalk. Start at the parking area at the end of Forest Lane. Its separate four miles of mountain-bike trails offer a different outing, while the paved St. Germain Bike & Hike Trail is the choice for a gentler ride.
The Snowmobile Hall of Fame is a useful indoor option for a wet day, with historic recreational and racing sleds to explore. Check its Thursday-through-Saturday schedule before going. Pair the visit with time in St. Germain, then come back to a cottage where nobody needs a spreadsheet to organize dinner.
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Nightly lodging rates: $135–$170, based on sample dates quoted September 17, 2026. These amounts exclude cleaning, booking fees, taxes and optional extras. Summer figures are nightly equivalents of seven-night stays; minimum stays apply. The range is based on sampled quotes, and advance-year rates for 2027 are provisional and may change.
Contact us for current rates, availability and the total for your dates. Prime-season stays are weekly; ask about the turnover day and shorter stays outside prime season. Taxes and applicable fees are confirmed with your quote.
To book direct, send the inquiry form on this page, click the Property Website link below, or call the number below and mention RentWisconsinCabins.com.
Dogs are welcome with a two-dog maximum; the published pet charge is $25 per day or $150 per week, per dog.
8479 Hillcrest Lane
St. Germain, WI 54558
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715-891-7286
715-614-2727
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At StepAway Vacation Rentals, we help guests plan stays in privately owned Northwoods homes, cabins and resort properties from our St. Germain base. We manage reservations and provide a point of contact for questions during your visit. Tell us who is coming to Pine Cottage, whether dogs are joining you and what you hope to do on the lake; booking direct makes those practical conversations easy.