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Large home on the UP's best lake! Sleeps 22! Boat to Young's Golf Course!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, WiFi
Property grounds
Golf

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Crystal Falls, MI
  • Pentoga Park
    6 min drive
  • George Young Golf Course
    12 min drive
  • Bewabic State Park
    13 min drive
  • Iron Mountain, MI (IMT-Ford)
    50 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Large home on the UP's best lake! Sleeps 22! Boat to Young's Golf Course!

**Direct trail access, 10 min to Ski Brule** **Message for Ski Jumps shuttle info**
Huge lakehouse located on pristine, 1100 acre Chicaugon Lake - the best lake in the UP:) 5 bedrooms plus additional sleeping space, the home sleeps 22 and can comfortably accommodate 3-4 families. 8 min drive/5 min boat to beautiful Young's Golf Course across the lake which boasts a full restaurant/bar. For the snow lovers, direct access to Iron County's snowmobile trails and a 10 min drive to Ski Brule, one of the Midwest's premier ski destinations

*Msg me for last min stays under 4 nights*
The space
4300 square foot home a few feet from the water. Large kitchen and great room with a second kitchenette near the patio

Sleeping:

Master bedroom with a king bed, 2nd bdr with queen bed plus twin pullout, 3rd bdr with a queen plus twin bunk, 4th bdr with a double, and 5th "bunk room" with 3 queen+twin bunks. There is an additional futon (double) in a nook near the living room and a twin pullout in the downstairs seating area. Air mattresses provided on request.

Outside:

Patio directly on the water, lawn with plenty of room for cornhole, and firepit with firewood provided.

Chicaugon Lake is secluded 1100 acre full rec lake that is full rec with incredible fishing. Max depth is 120 feet and species include walleye, bass, pike, musky, perch, panfish, lake trout, brown trout, lake herring, and whitefish.

A public boat launch is 2 miles from the home and one of the UP's finest golf courses borders the lake that guests can boat or drive to in minutes.

We are 15 min from public access to the Brule River which is a Blue Ribbon trout stream and one of the best canoe/kayak/tubing rivers in the UP
Guest access
Guests can access entire home and attached garage. Great family-friendly sandy beach directly in front of home.
Other things to note
Fun Stuff:

Home has ping pong table, foosball table, classic arcade system with 5000 games in one, and is stocked with dozen of board games and puzzles. There is also a telescope of amazing stargazing.

Old town Canoe, 2 10 foot kayaks, cornhole boards and beach toys/coolers included.

Large dock that can handle multiple boats and pwc's

Children/infants:

We also do our best to accommodate young children - crib/pack n play, booster seat, baby gates and children's toys/ books provided. Please message me for special requests and I'll see what I can do to make it happen.

Kitchen:

Has everything you need to whip up a feast including spices and condiments, and the coffee bar is stocked with coffee beans and k-cups. There is a gas grill on the patio as well.

Ski Brule Shuttle:

We offer shuttle service to Ski Brule resort. We may also be able to assist with river trips down the Brule River.

Add-ons available:

Pontoon boat available for rent for $150/day or $700/week

20 foot Jayco camper available for additional sleeping space for $125/night or $600/week

Honda Pioneer UTV (seats 4) $125/day or $600 week

Other note:

We are in the process of updating of the home and animal mounts will be removed by 4/1.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to George Young Golf Course. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Pentoga Park and 12 minutes from George Young Golf Course
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site

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

  • Unit size: 4300 sq ft (399 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Large home on the UP's best lake! Sleeps 22! Boat to Young's Golf Course! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for large groups!
We had a mini-family reunion with my four siblings and all stayed in this house. This house is huge and has so many beds, stocked with board games, really nice fire pit and dock, great kitchen with all the essentials, and we were able to rent the pontoon boat as well--it was great for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could want!!!
Nice big house. Very well stocked! Lake was gorgeous. Lots of games for the whole family. Swimming was great; easy to get in and out of lake. We rented a boat, it was at the dock when we arrived. The best VRBO we have stayed in.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
summer 2024 family vacation
So many positive things to say about this property and the host/manager/owner. Our group was 6 adults and 5 kids ages 6 - 15. I communicated with Jay during and right after booking, then Mike and Nicole during our stay. A few maintenance issues that were addressed asap and did not detract from our stay, Mike was super responsive. Property has a lot of bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, extra bedding. Nice touch that feminine products were provided in bathrooms. We brought but did not need to bring......dish, laundry and hand soap, dryer sheets, bleach, etc. Exterior: at least 10 chairs around the campfire, plenty of firewood and utensils for s'mores/hot dogs; gas grill, flat top grill, two kettle charcoal grills; ground level deck area has cushioned wicker chair with seating for seven, large picnic table with seating for eight, four reclining lounge chairs, small iron table with seating for six, and a few other chairs; beside the house has two very nice log rocking chairs; fish cleaning table with hose; 4 or 5 large trash cans outside for everyday and 4 cans at road; two kayaks and two paddle-boards, a few inflatable floats; bring spray/repellent, black flies and mosquitoes are a bit aggressive (typical in northern Michigan). Pontoon: 3 gas cans; cooler for fish; gas gauge doesn't work (fill before leaving dock); floats and inflatable for tubing. Can't add interior review, limit of 1500 characters. If you are looking for a norther get-away for any season, book this!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Witkowski family
Loved the house. Everyone had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kasey n.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect snowy retreat
This house is so big but also so cozy feeling. There is so much space for kids to run and play while the adults relax. The house had everything you’d need, they even thought to leave extra toothbrushes and toothpaste (Perfect for my forgetful teen daughter) and a pack n play stored in the extra large mud room that greeted us after playing in the snow. Jay was so responsive and accommodating to our last minute schedule shift due to weather. This place proved itself to be perfect getaway for any season. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
family winter gathering
we ended up in Crystal Falls after coming up short in the Iron Mountain area, we we usually stay for our reunion. This cabin was great and everyone in the family (ages 25 to 66) enjoyed it. The games (ping pong, darts, cornhole, foosball) were perfect late night activities after skiing, and the multiple coffee makers were a plus for a big group of fourteen. The grand room/ main area was spacious to gather around for meals like breakfast at the high tops. There were tons of towels and three full showers sufficed for the group. Thank you, Jay! We had a great time in your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family ski weekend
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utv trip
Great place lots of room.Great location.will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Memories
This lakehouse was exactly what our big familiy needed this summer! Incredible views, plenty of lake things to do, and something for everyone. Fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, kayaking, sunset bonfires and fireworks just to name a few! Our host was incredibly responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. The house was the perfect size for our group. It was clean, beautiful, and welcoming. Even on our rainy day we had bags, darts and ping pong to keep us occupied. I would definitely recommend this house for a northwoods get away! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We had an amazing time at the property. Mike and Jay were super hands on and responsive. We rented a boat from a local marina and they were able to pick it up for us and drop it back off, which was just such an amazing thing to do for us. Plenty of space for everyone. The whole living space is just great. Kitchen is top notch! Layout of bedrooms is fantastic!! We didn’t have to worry about waking up the rest of the crew when younger kids would wake mid night. Would definitely be back if in the area. Thank you Mike and Jay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip
The house was perfect to accommodate our bigger group. Plenty of parking for 4 trailers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
UP Snowmobile Trip 2022
House has direct access to the snowmobile trails. Wake up make breakfast and hit the trails. Large open family room and kitchen allows you to comfortably spread out and socialize. Kitchen is large and has newer appliances. Bedrooms are spread out throughout the house, so no sharing of rooms was needed. Host was amazing and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip
Location and house worked great. The property owner was great to work with and his communication was A+ great all around experience
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., Fitchburg, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Capacious rental on lovely lake
The Safari House lives up to its name, with taxonomic trophies throughout. The kitchen is well-supplied and bathroom capacity is up to the needs of a crowd. The dock and patio offer hours of amusement for the water-worthy and spectators alike. The lake is clear and lovely. The scenery around the lake is hilly, wooded, and relaxing. The owner is responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
We enjoyed our first annual family vacation at the Safari House. We have rented several homes on VRBO and never have we experienced owners that were so responsive and communicative! In addition, the property was clean and everything we needed. We had 13 adults and 2 children under 2 and other than a suggestion to bring some baby gates for stairs the house was perfect! Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked and everyone had their own space when they needed a break! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

callie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Our family had a wonderful time at the Safari House. Plenty of space for our group of 11 to sleep, hang out, cook, and eat meals together. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house on beautiful lake
We had an amazing time at the safari house with our group of 10 adults /5 couples. There was lots of room to spread out everyone have their own bedroom. We drove 350 miles on our ATVs and left right from the house. Kitchen is huge and great for cooking big meals. Very easy communicating with Rich. Loved looking at all the animals and wondering about all the stories that went with the hunts😀 lake water is crystal clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Wonderful property! Clean and had everything we needed. Also big enough to socially distance inside and out:) Beautiful sunsets and even saw Neowise comet! Grocery is very close by and we had an easy trip to Marquette for rock climbing and to Eagle River for GoKarts. Pentoga Park was fun for the kids. Wish we brought our bikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Unique and great home for a large group.
There aren't many properties in this area that can accommodate a large group. We had a great time during an NYE weekend ski trip. The communication with the owner was top notch. Such a cool house...thanks for sharing it with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

dennis k., Chilton wi

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation
Thoroughly enjoyed our family stay at the Safari House. Everything was as described in listing. Layout of house worked great with our group and allowed for space for all. Lake is beautiful and everyone enjoyed the water. Fishing was fast and furious, although no whoppers it was entertaining. Already planning a return trip next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation!
Awesome weather and great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Big enough for the whole gang!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful house, great place. There is enough room for our large and extended family to have space to spread out and enjoy even if it rains! We enjoyed the beach at the other end of the lake, with it's playground, swimming platforms and logs! We even made multiple trips to the ice cream shop there! We kept very busy catching fish, taking boat rides, tubing and enjoying the sun-sets. We also enjoyed a dinner at Young's! Great times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

Vacation
We enjoyed the location and the fishing and had a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie L., Green Bay

Excellent
Annual snowboarding trip and stay with friends and it was a chilly weekend for outdoor activities but we stood the cold and was very excited to get back to a nice warm lake house. Thanks again for an excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rich R.

This place is fantastic
Plenty of room, fantastic sun patio, great fire pit, sunsets! Bring your camera Quality
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018