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Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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TV, DVD player - Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin (Merrillan)
TV, DVD player - Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin (Merrillan)
Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin

This beautiful log home is nestled in the woods on the Lake Arbutus channel. Enjoy the serenity of the northwoods in this spacious, private home. The Hatfield area offers many activities for your year round enjoyment. Activities include boating, fishing, swimming, skiing and hiking, with Levis Mounds near by. We have a private dock available for your use. Pioneer Lodge is conveniently located just 15 minutes off the interstate. There are three area supper clubs in the area to enjoy dining out.
The kitchen has a commercial stove with two gas burners and a large griddle for enjoying a pancake breakfast. ABSOLUTELY NO ATV's or UTV's

Weekly reservations run Friday to Friday.
No Saturday check-in or check-out.

No pets UTV's and ATVs allowed.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Weekly reservations must run Friday to Friday. (no Saturday check-in or check-out) NO PET, NO ATVs or UTVs allowed.
Bath and beach towels are not provided, only kitchen towels.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House
Pioneer Lodge
Pioneer Log Merrillan
Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin Merrillan
Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin Private vacation home
Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin Private vacation home Merrillan

About the area

Map
Merrillan, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Arbutus - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Jackson Correctional Institution - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Whitetail Ridge Ski Area - 61 min drive - 76.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Hill Supper Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Mug - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fab Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Arbutus Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Arbutus and within 6 miles (10 km) of Levis Mound Trailhead and Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area. Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away.

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Pioneer Lodge Log Cabin Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd year staying here for a weekend in the summer. We love this cabin as it is cozy but also has a great dock area for swimming & a camp fire area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Excellent Weekend

Excellent property. Really enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Nice Stay

Wonderful and private cabin. Very clean with great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and spacious property, plenty of space for everyone to spread out. My wife and I had our 12& 14 year old s with us. Fishing off dock was fun - bluegill and nice smallmouth bass!! Provided good entertainment. Beach is just a short paddle ride away or drive (5 minutes) Cain’s Orchard nearby was a treat and a must! Shuffleboard in basement was fun and provided good fun and smack talking through out the week!! It felt like home and was cozy! It provided good respite for our family for the week. Many sights, tours, antiques nearby or easy drive away. Easy directions getting in and out of property. Don’t forget to bring your own bath towels!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donny H.

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

Had a great time! Beautiful property!

Had a wonderful time with the family! Loved being on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

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

Wonderful Break

We enjoyed our stay. My oldest son loved the stove and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Great lake cabin getaway

We loved our 3 night stay at this beautiful cabin. There is plenty of space and has all the amenities (except for towels). Our kids were able to swim by the dock and the host supplied several water toys like tubes, water squirts, and they had 2 kayaks. This was our favorite cabin rental so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KURT B., Channahon

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

Wonderful times!

Love the setting, on water, great place! Great deck! Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Quiet and Cozy!

As described.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This is a beautiful cabin. Very clean. Stocked with everything referenced. Nice deck for meals and relaxation. Caught a lot of fish right off the dock (did not keep), but lots of fun for grandpa and the grandkids! Highly recommend this stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel S.

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

family fun

We have stayed here 3 times and it is always clean, stocked and ready to enjoy. Lots of indoor activities for rainy days and tons of outdoor equipment to use. The washer and dryer saved the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

WOW

This property is truly too good to be true. Whatever was listed in the description is completely accurate. My family was very happy with our stay. Sure wish we could give it a better than 5 star rating. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

d w.

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

What a wonderful home

We stayed Thursday - Monday. Flying from SLC-MKE. Our family lives in Wi. My brother said the fishing is great at Lake Arbutus and with the Russel Mem. Campground & Park across the lake it was fun and convenient. Our family either stayed at the campground or with us. I used one of the kayaks to cross the river and visit Mom & Dad at the campground. My brother brought his boat so we’d either kayak across (they have kayaks you can use) & hop on at the campground or they’d hook up on the Log home dock and go from there. We have stayed in VRBO’s since 2001 and this is one of the most well prepared we’ve been in. Walmart isn’t far but - don’t worry about utensils, they have you set along with just about anything you would need to cook with. The place was very clean. Please note: you are expected to strip the beds, put away garbage, clean all dishes, sweep & vacuum before departure so that takes a while. I think most VRBO/Air BNBr folks do that (we always do) but it is nice on the last day to be able to sleep in a little before you clean. So, it would be nice if check in was 3pm instead of 4pm and/or checkout 11am instead of 10am but neither is a deal breaker. What we found thoughtful was that they had many really good DVD’s, games, and some kids toys and very comfy bed linens as well as toiletries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SueAnne P.

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

We had a great time, loved the cabin, much nicer than the pictures and would love to come back!

Loved the peace and quiet😍..will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Great cabin. Great stay.

This cabin was perfect for us. It was right on the water, but not too busy with boat traffic. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for kids and adults to spread out. A nice feature was that firewood was provided. Shaded with trees, it was comfortable all day long. Everyone had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal R.

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

Fantastic Property

This is a wonderful cabin with all the amenities. Very spacious and well appointed. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. We especially enjoyed finding home-made chocolate chip cookies on the porch after a long day of hunting. I highly recommend the owner and property for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

josh j.

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

Amazing family getaway

The cabin was gorgeous, spacious, and cozy. Beautiful views, fully stocked kitchen, kayaks, canoe, John boat, life jackets, fishing poles, and inflatables for the kids to play on in the water! It was a perfect place for us to play in the water, explore around the lake in kayaks, and good fishing. We had a campfire and smores every night and also enjoyed the shuffleboard game in the basement. There were also tvs and movies provided that our kids enjoyed late into the evenings as well. We had an amazing and relaxing three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Awesome Place to stay!

Plan to return next Summer 2022!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

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

Beautiful place!

This was a beautiful place for a little family summer getaway! Super clean place, comfy beds, well Equipped kitchen and gorgeous deck with a porch swing to enjoy the view! We loved kayaking, swimming and fishing in this no wake area and we also enjoyed an evening fire and playing shuffle board! Host was super friendly and responsive to our questions before we arrived. Clear instructions in the cabin for everything we needed. Highly recommend this beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanner O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our stay

Group of friend got together for a weekend on Arbutus. The lodging was great and the pictures on this site don’t do it justice. Would recommend for family’s and friends to relax. Owner is great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn G., Janesville, WI

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

One of the best!

We had a great time. The cabin and location are beautiful. Took our grandsons to Hoffman Aquatic (waterslides) and Wazee Lake to swim. Canoe and lots of extras at cabin made for a great time for the kids ages 6 and 14.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Beautiful Log Home

I gave my accuracy of the online listing 4/5 stars because it is WAY better than what is portrayed in the photos. Shuffle board downstairs, super nice camp chairs for outside, floaties, and small touches (like bug spray and sunscreen) that made the difference between average and a really nice rental. The kitchen has everything you need - my daughter even baked homemade sourdough bread in their convection oven. I gave the location a 4/5 stars as there is a campground directly across the channel and can get a bit loud on Saturdays. However, keeping in mind that everyone is just happy to be vacationing, we enjoyed their music and even sang along. The rest of the week was super quiet and peaceful. If you are paddling, the hosts have two kayaks and a canoe (needs a lighter back paddle - btw) that they were very generous to let us borrow. Just a reminder not to go out on the lake during prime boating time (10-5) as the jet skies and boats can be annoying. There are numerous canoe landings for the Black River within a 30 mile radius which makes this rental a perfect home base.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noel S.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025