Welcome to Sweet Verna, our lakefront Northwoods home on private Verna Lake. We host families and small groups here because the setting is easy to enjoy right away: floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, a spacious open deck for outdoor meals, and room for up to eight guests with four bedrooms and three full baths.
Inside, we keep the stay comfortable and practical with central air, fiber Wi‑Fi, Smart TV, a fireplace, a full kitchen, dining space for eight, and a roomy two-story layout of about 3,200 square feet. It feels like a true Northwoods retreat, but it still works well for longer stays and multi-generational trips.
Outside is where Sweet Verna really settles in. Guests can fish from the dock, take out the kayaks, canoe, or pedal boat, grill on the deck, and finish the evening around the fire pit. When it is time to head into town, Minocqua is close for shopping, antiques, and restaurants.
One of Sweet Verna’s strongest selling points is the combination of private lake frontage and generous gathering space. The home sits directly on Verna Lake and gives guests lake views, waterfront access, a deck/patio, lawn space, a grill, and included paddle craft, so the property works just as well for relaxed summer afternoons as it does for a week of active outdoor fun.
The sleeping setup also makes the house easy to market to families. Sweet Verna includes one king bed, two queen beds, and two twin beds, plus practical extras like a highchair, washer and dryer, dishwasher, ice maker, linens, towels, parking, and standard safety equipment already in place.
At the property, the draw is simple: fish from the dock, paddle the lake, grill outside, and make campfire time part of the nightly routine. Beyond the home, Vilas County is built for lake days, with more than 1,300 lakes and multiple shore‑fishing options across the county for guests who want to explore farther.
For biking and hiking, guests are close to the Heart of Vilas County trail system. The paved network runs more than 50 miles and connects St. Germain with Sayner, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters, and Mercer, giving guests a strong option for scenic rides and walks through forest and lake country.
Winter guests have plenty to work with too. The St. Germain Bo‑Boen Snowmobile Club maintains more than 100 miles of trails in the area, and nearby Minocqua adds shopping, dining, and an easy town stop during any season.
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Nightly lodging rates: $400–$425, based on sample dates quoted September 17, 2026. These amounts exclude cleaning, booking fees, taxes and optional extras. Multi-night quotes are shown as nightly equivalents; minimum stays apply. The range is based on sampled quotes, and advance-year rates for 2027 are provisional and may change.
Rates are date-based and generated after the guest selects dates and traveler count on the direct booking page. Cleaning charges are additional to the nightly lodging rates shown above. Their policies page says reservations can be made online, by phone, or in person, and guests paying by cash or check can avoid booking fees.
Very clean, comfortable, and beautiful home, with a helpful manager who made the stay easy. Guest from Lake Barrington, IL.
Spotless, welcoming, and decorated with an up north feel, with great family fishing memories and quick answers to questions. Nancy R, Rothschild, WI.
Clean home that worked well for six adults, with excellent staff support during the stay. Guest from Green Bay, WI.
2328 Wildlife Lane
Arbor Vitae, WI 54568
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Stepaway Vacation Rentals is a women-owned, year-round Northern Wisconsin vacation rental and property management company based in St. Germain. Their public company information emphasizes direct booking, a large selection of Northwoods homes and cabins, and a focus on clean, guest-ready properties throughout the region.