Charming lakefront home with shared dock, porch, & sunroom - walk downtown

Minocqua, Wisconsin
$463 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

The Blue Cottage

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Character and convenience combine at this darling Minocqua cottage, ideally situated on 'the island,' and right on the shores of Minocqua Lake on the Minocqua chain of lakes. You'll be within walking distance of all downtown’s shops, restaurants, and attractions, so it's easy to spend summer mornings grabbing coffee on Main Street and the afternoon exploring the water on your boat, which you can park at the shared dock. Go hiking on the nearby Bearskin Trail, play a round of golf, or just explore the charming downtown. Wintertime visitors will love the easy access to Minocqua Winter Park, 14 miles away, and Camp 10 Ski Area, around 33 miles away.

At home, say hi to the neighbors from the friendly front porch, or relax with a book in the fully enclosed sunroom. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and lots of room to gather with loved ones. The well-equipped kitchen features a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a dual oven and wine fridge, and plenty of counter space for prep. Grab a bite at the window-front dining table, then pop the dishes in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

When you get home, let the AC splits cool everyone down if it’s warm outside, or snuggle up on the sofa while you watch a movie if it’s chilly. Hop onto the free WiFi to scroll social media while the washer/dryer downstairs takes care of any stray laundry, then fire up the gas grill in the back yard for an easy dinner. Call it an night in any of three serene bedrooms, with extra sleeping space in the basement. Your dreamy Northwoods getaway to Minocqua awaits - all that’s left to do is book.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Dock details: If you walk directly across the street the dock is located down the stairs. This is a shared dock, so please keep boat parked on the left side of the dock when looking at the water.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Dock Garden Gas Grill Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kristi M.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    A few directions about the house would have been helpful, along with information about the surrounding area. The basement was musty, so a dehumidifier might have helped.

  • Christine L.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Wonderful location. We walked for a coffee and fished off the dock.

  • Amelia H.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Amazing location right across the street from the lake and literally so close to anything downtown (5 minute walk). We had a group of 7 women staying together and especially enjoyed the front porches and watching the MinAQUA Bats from our dock. The music and activity at the Thirsty Whale wasn't an issue at all.

  • Lesley S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Location was great. Walked across street to view the Ski show and Thirsty Whale perfect for lunch or a cool drink. Beach close by for the 2 kids and shopping an easy walk . Nice back yard to play or grill. Front porch an added bonus for our family.

  • Jamie C.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    This is the second time we stayed here and love this home and location! Hope we can rent again next year.

  • Janet L.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Would stay there again. Excellent location. Trouble getting in with key pad

  • Rita Y.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Very cute and clean cottage. Location was great. We walked to bars and restaurants. Also close to bike trail.

  • David P.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    This home was very clean and a great downtown location. Right across the street from the Thirsty Whale.

  • Jamie C.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2024

    Stayed Feb 1, 2024

    The accommodations were excellent. Home was clean and well stocked. The location was fantastic! Would definitely rent this home again.

  • Stephanie K.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2023

    Stayed Sep 29, 2023

    Perfect for access to downtown, the lake, and the trail. Can get a little loud at night being right across from the Thirsty Whale, but we knew to expect that. Would absolutely stay here again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$463+
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