Sunset Cove brings your lake vacation down to a comfortable cottage scale. Here where Stella Creek meets Lost Lake, the water is close, the evenings face southwest and trees along both sides give the yard a tucked-away feel. We welcome couples, families and their dogs to settle in for a stay built around the bay: a swim, a little fishing and time to watch the light change across the water.
Inside, the kitchen and living area share the lake view through tall windows. Make an easy breakfast at the pub table, carry a book outside and return to the great room when everyone is ready to catch up. Both bedrooms open off that central space, keeping the cottage simple to settle into. You can spend an entire afternoon here with very few decisions beyond whether to turn another page.
The southwest-facing setting gives you a reason to leave an evening unplanned. Bring supper back to the cottage, pull up a seat and see what the sky does; the sunset gets to choose its own colors. Send our Stepaway team an inquiry to book direct and ask about your dates, dogs and plans for the lake. We will help you work out the details so you can start looking forward to your own stretch of Cabin Time.
The meeting of a creek and a lake makes this waterfront distinctive. Sunset Cove sits beside Stella Creek's mouth on a southwest-facing bay of Lost Lake, with trees separating the yard from neighboring properties. The level waterfront and sandy shoreline are useful details for guests comparing lake settings, and the tall windows carry that view into the kitchen and living space. Bring binoculars for a closer look at passing birds.
The sleeping arrangement is worth a look before you book: one bedroom has a queen bed, while the second combines another queen with twin-over-twin bunks. Both bedrooms are off the great room, and the cottage has one shared bathroom. That layout can work well for a family with children or a small group comfortable sharing the central living space. A pub-style dining table keeps meals informal, and the fireplace and outdoor firepit give you different places to gather as the seasons change.
Give Lost Lake a day of its own. Swim from the property, cast a line or plan a paddle along the shoreline, keeping an eye out for ducks, swans and bald eagles around the bay. For a meal out without changing the lake theme, Murmuring Waters Lodge is on Lost Lake at 8105 Pattis Place. Its menu includes sandwiches, pizza and a Friday fish fry; check current hours before going.
For a walk with another lake view, choose Shannon Lake Trail's green loop, about 2.1 miles around its namesake lake. Use the Shannon Lake Road parking area for the shortest access to that loop. The gently rolling woods offer a good change of scene from the cottage shoreline. Leashed dogs are allowed in snow-free conditions, but Vilas County lists no pets when there is snow or on groomed trails, so plan a winter outing accordingly.
Keep a shorter woods outing in reserve at Fern Ridge, 2005 Forest Lane, where 1.4 miles of hiking trails include benches for a rest. Awassa Nature Preserve is another choice for a slower walk, with a children's story hike and places to pause and listen for woodland birds. For two wheels instead, start at the Bike & Hike Park behind the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce near Highways 70 and 155; it joins the paved Heart of Vilas County trail, with no trail pass required.
Winter guests can use the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club's current trail information to plan rides in the St. Germain area, or arrange an ice-fishing outing on Lost Lake when local conditions allow. For an indoor change of pace, visit the Snowmobile Hall of Fame Museum at Highway 70 West and Sled World Boulevard to see historic racing machines and prototypes; check opening hours first. Leave yourself time to get back to the cottage before the evening light reaches the bay.
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7765 Lost Lake Drive North
St. Germain, WI 54558
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715-891-7286
715-614-2727
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We are Stepaway Vacation Rentals, based in St. Germain and here to help you enjoy the Northwoods at your own pace. Sunset Cove is one of our lake getaways for guests who value a cozy cottage, a peaceful view and easy outdoor time. Book direct with our team to discuss your dates, ask about bringing your dogs and get current details on the home and your stay. We will help with the practical questions so you can get back to the enjoyable one: what to do first at the lake.