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Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub

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Outdoor spa tub
4 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Escape to Smeagle's Terrapin on Lower Gresham Lake and unwind in this spacious log home perfect for large groups. Enjoy movie nights in the theater room, relax by the firepit or fireplace, kayak on the lake, explore 4 acres of open landscape with a game room featuring foosball and TVs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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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.

Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub

SMEAGLE'S TERRAPIN: Escape to Smeagle's Terrapin on Lower Gresham Lake. This spacious log home is perfect for large groups and offers a blend of Northwoods charm with modern amenities. Highlights of the lakefront home is a threatre room, air conditioning, foosball, firepit, fireplace, kayaks, dock, large yard, outdoor hot tub and several TV's. Situated between Arbor Vitae and Boulder Junction, this private lake home boasts a dock with a boat launch nearby.

HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy movie nights in the theater room, complete with comfortable seating and a large screen. With 4 acres of open and wooded landscape, you’ll have plenty of room to explore. Enjoy a night telling stories around the campfire or soaking in the hot tub on the deck. The lake invites you to kayak, boat or simply relax by the water or around the firepit - there are 2 kayaks at the home for guest use! The home features an office, as well as a game room with foosball, two TVs and a bar. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need and there is a grill on the deck. Large windows, smart TVs, fireplaces, AC and washer/dryer.

BED CONFIGURATION:
Main Level - King Bedroom Suite (with TV)
Main Level - Twin XL over Queen Bunk Bed
Lower Level - King Bedroom (with TV)
Lower Level - Double Bedroom (with TV)
Lower Level - Twin in theatre room
Loft - Twin in office area

PETS: This home is NOT pet-friendly. Please do not bring your pets or emotional support animals. The owner is very allergic to cats and dogs, so there are no exceptions to this rule. If there is a violation, there will be a $750 penalty fee.

LAKE: Lower Gresham Lake is a 149-acre full rec lake. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. We have a dock to tie up your boat. The boat launch is nearby and is available for a small fee. Be sure to bring your water toys and watercraft!

TRAILS: This home is adjacent to 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. ATV/UTV riders can cover a variety of terrain in the area, from paved roads to dirt routes. Enjoy hiking in the nearby Nicolet National Forest or biking on the WinMan Trails. Check out the "Map It Vilas County Trails App" to navigate all the trail systems for any sport - snowmobiling, ATVing, cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking.

AREA: We are located15 min to Manitowish Waters,15 min to Boulder Junction, 20 min to Minocqua, 25 min to Mercer, and 40 min to Eagle River. A great central location for fishing, snowmobiling, ATV riding, biking on the trails, and ski areas! You can get to Snow River ski resort in the Western UP in under an hour!

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide firewood, but get you started with one DuraFlame log for the living room fireplace. Please only use DuraFlame logs in the home. There is one exterior security camera facing the driveway.

Vilas County TRH Permit#: TAYL-AV6S62

Cancellation Policy: If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date forfeit the entire reservation amount. We do offer travel insurance. [PLEASE NOTE:] Airbnb, VRBO, and other 3rd party online travel agencies ("OTA's") have cancellation policies that may be different AND supersede our policy. If you are not booking directly with us, please familiarize yourself with the policy of the website you are booking on.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Northern Wisconsin Vacation Rental, Northwoods Cabin, Northern Wisconsin AirBnB, or Northwoods Wisconsin VRBO for your group! Whether you're snowmobiling, fishing, boating, ATVing, or hiking, VRC has your perfect lodging accommodations.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

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

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1586-263486

About the area

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Woodruff, WI

What's nearby

  • Upper Gesham Lake - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Wild Rice Lake - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction - 24 min drive - 20.6 km
  • White Sand Lake - 29 min drive - 24.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Outdoors Pub & Grub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brusch's Vin Barrel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Marty's Place North - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Roadhaus - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Upper Gesham Lake, Jag Lake and Wild Rice Lake. Alder Lake and Spider Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Smeagle's Terrapin | LUX Lakefront, Theatre, Dock, Kayaks, AC, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Christine B.

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

Great place in the north woods.

Family really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

Beautiful home for a large group who love being on the lake

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is perfect for a group of 8-10 people. There is enough space and amenities for everyone to be comfortable. Our group esp likes the access to the water (fishing and kayaking), the ability to go for walks "in the woods", and the well outfitted kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

August weekend

We had a wonderful stay. The house is exactly as described and was perfect for our group. If we are ever in the area again, we would love to check back in!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Christine B.

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

Home on Gresham Lake

Great location for biking, fishing and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois B.

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

Wish I had more information on the lake

Definitely couldn’t swim from the dock, but all in all it was an awesome stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

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

Friendsgiving

Our dinner club group of 8 enjoyed a wonderful early holiday gathering here. We loved it! The hosts were very helpful with our reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Peaceful Lake Visit

House was awesome. Tons of panfish caught off the dock with amazing sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Smeagle's Terrapin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely family vacation in this large spacious house on Gresham Lake.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Northwoods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely stay! Clean and very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

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

Ladies get away

There were 10 Of us women and we all had an awesome time!! Beautiful home and would recommend to all!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank and Christine B.

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

Great house for a large family.

Perfect layout for a large family with a variety of ages. Kids loved the movie theater.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Excellent

Relaxing. Beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

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

Our Family Trip

We enjoyed our stay in Arbor Vitae. The grandchildren particularly enjoyed the home theatre and foosball. They liked walking to the dock to see fish. A very relaxing and enjoyable stay:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

Beautiful home with everything a group would need

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the best vacation rental home we have stayed in ever and esp in WI. It was very clean, had all of the amenities for a week long stay, and the location (on a lake where we fished off the dock and kayaked) was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Family Gathering

This was our third time staying at this cabin for our family holiday gathering. We love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James U.

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

Amazing Stay!

Had a fantastic time with friends and family at this absolutely beautiful property! We played boardgames, watched movies, and just relaxed all weekend it was wonderful. I can't reccomend this place enough and we will absolutely visit again. Thank you very much Aubrey and Dustin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Wonderful Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family enjoyed this cabin so much for our spring break! It is roomy, well-appointed, has everything you need, and is set in a beautiful location that is also close to so many things. We loved every second there. The kids loved the basement for games and movies. The adults loved the well-stocked kitchen and the amount of space for everyone, even on a rainy day. 5 stars, for sure. We would gladly stay there again! I will also add that the management company was incredibly helpful with any questions I had. I have rented many vacation spaces, and this management company was top-notch.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

The perfect hideaway!

The property was beautiful and clean. It had everything for a perfect "girl's" getaway. In the main living area, each person had their own recliner, a fireplace, and a beautiful view. This was our primary hangout spot. The beds were comfy and we each had our own space to spread out do to the layout and size of home. We are planning to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia L.

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

Perfect Trip for the “up north gang”

Loved staying at this home. We’ve atayed at a variety of cabins over the years and really enjoyed different aspects of this vacation; lakes everywhere for fishing; less so for playing I. The beach, but the theater room was a fun add and did get used. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Beautiful Vacation Up North

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at this home. The house is gorgeous and exactly as shown. Very quiet and secluded. Super clean. Lake was also beautiful but a bit weedy. Very close to Minoqua for those rainy days too. Well stocked with towels, everything you need for the kitchen, and games too!

10/10 Excellent

Karisa H.

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

Beautiful home

Home was beautiful. Really enjoyed the theater, great for watching the Brewer games. Note: bring your passwords for any streaming services you have. Fishing was great off the dock. Beds were very comfortable, plenty of room to spread out. Owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

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

Staff Retreat

I took several of my staff on a short team building retreat. I chose this location as it was remote enough for us to be engaged in activities with each other, yet close enough to local resources to be able to enjoy what the community has to offer as well. The property is beautiful and well maintained. We felt pampered with all the amenities. I honestly do not believe that any detail was missed. I would definitely stay here again. Wonderful job!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Excellent stay in the north woods

We had an amazing stay. House is beautifully done with tons of amenities (foosball, games, large table for cards) and don’t forget the theater room! Lake is quiet and secluded. We brought inflatable paddle boards and kayaks to enjoy. Saw loons and an eagle. Perfect location between Manitowish Waters and Minocqua. Communication with the hosts was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023