The Crooked Pine

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)

House in St Germain, WI

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Amazing vacation home situated on 10 acres of property across from the lake with a private outlot/pier on Big Saint Germain Lake. Very private, yet a 2 mile drive to gas, grocery, restaurants. Completely renovated in 2020, and continuous updates to 2024 - new appliances, new rooms, new furniture – and continually improved. Truly a walk-in vacation home. Features a fenced backyard, fire-pit, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, sleeps 10-12 comfortably, ground-level basement with bar and pool table. Heated garage for sleds!

Some key aspects of the home/property:
-- Large flat circular drive - Perfect for multiple vehicles towing boats/ATVs/Sleds
-- Fenced-in backyard w/firepit; Entire property enveloped by 1000's of trees
-- Heated 3-car garage w/overhead electric, inflaters, chargers, you name it
-- HeatTrak snow melt mats for home entry areas and main level grilling area
-- Completely remodeled kitchen - granite tops, new appliances, under-cabinet lighting
-- Stocked Kitchen – Everything you need to cook/serve large meals for large groups
-- Natural Gas grill on main level; Propane grill on stone patio ground level
-- Ample refrigeration (+Garage standard fridge; +Pantry 175 bottle/food fridge)
-- Ample storage – Large Pantry for guest food, beverage, extras storage
-- Dozens of antiques throughout the home
-- Huge ground-level basement w/pool table, wet bar, wine/beer fridge, 65” SmartTV
-- Large bedrooms with large closets or walk-in closets
-- Open Great Room floor plan w/wood burning fireplace (free wood!)
-- Main floor washer and dryer
-- Smart home lighting, two zone heating/AC
-- Screened-in porch overlooking backyard
-- Multiple outdoor seating areas
-- Loft work-area w/computer, printer
-- Cable TV and streaming services (paid by us), internet access at 300mbps
-- Natural Gas Generac ATS Generator (whole house) should utility power fail
-- Golf Cart (fast; 6 People + cargo); Kayaks (2) provided; Dock extras include furniture and grills

There is a very warm 'feel' to the home; Great room fireplace is to die for - heats the entire house with auto blower unit - always a face cord+ of kiln dried firewood available; Spacious bedrooms w/queen beds - NOT designed for squishing as many beds in a room as possible :-)

The ground-level basement has a large seating couch that will easily seat 6 or sleep two very comfortably. 65” SmartTV w/ streaming services, DVD; Pool table and large wet bar. Bathrooms are on every level - Basement w/shower; main level - powder room and master bath; and upstairs bedrooms have a common bathroom with a very large soaking tub and shower. Master bath has an enormous whirlpool in it.

There are three outdoor seating areas --- Stone patio in the front of the house; upstairs, second level deck that wraps around the entire house, excepting the (Westerly) facing porch, which is a three-season screened-in porch attached to the house - screen door to the deck, entry door to the house, and window to the kitchen. The front and side yards are grass - about 1.5 acres. The back/side yard is fenced (picket 4') and has a firepit with natural stone bolder seating. The property has a flat circular drive, will fit 6 cars easily in the summer; in the winter there is plenty of room for 3+ vehicles towing trailers - importantly - a FLAT, WIDE PARKING AREA - you will not find a single location like this in the area. Think about this - it matters.

The lake access "outlot" is located about 500 yards west of the property. This is a .6 acre wooded lot with an access path to the private dock. The dock is 96' into the lake, 2.5'-3' depth at the end, horseshoe slip with tie-up lines. A large golf cart is provided as are two kayaks, 5-seat table at the dock.

The house is situated on 10 acres of land. There are marked trails for hiking - some decently steep climbs up/down - a beautiful piece of land. Access to the trail system directly from the property via Sleds/ATVs/UTVs.

There are a lot of animals that trek through the property on a regular basis -- Deer, Black Bear, Fox, Bobcat, Raccoons, etc. An amazing array of birds, including humming birds.

The street is very, very quiet - hardly a sound in the evening. All adjacent properties are of a similar size - single family homes of a similar 'cabin in the woods style'. It's 2.3 miles to the town of St. Germain - you'll find the basics there - grocery, gas, coffee and restaurants, sporting goods stores, hardware store, bait and tackle and boat/ATV/snowmobile rentals. There are two excellent restaurants within a half mile/mile of the property.

I think we’ve thought of everything (!). Key take-aways: Don’t under-estimate the value of 4 bathrooms; A heated 3-car garage is so nice; HeatTrak snow melt mats are a joy; In the Northwoods your property has to have backup power; The dock is amazing; the fenced-in backyard w/firepit is a must for summer evenings.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Great property and great host
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Perfect as always! Our family go to place, summer and winter. SXS and snowmobile access
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
We stayed for 7 nights. There was plenty of room to spread out the 7 of us. We pretty much fish from morning to night. Great luck right off the pier. We rented a pontoon for the week from St Germaine sports and marine. It's family-owned and easy drop off and pick up to and from the boat launch right down the road. Really have no cons to the stay. Best price too. Our host was very accommodating and checked on us mid-stay. Everything you need is at the house. I recommend DJ's for breakfast. We went to Hubbard once for dinner at fish and fin...i think thats the name. Was good, but I didn't expect to pay $500 for 5 people when being served by someone in jeans and a t-shirt. Not worth the cost. Many other great options close by. All in all a great vacation! Beautiful lake and stunning land surrounding the home. Even had a moose cross the road. Fyi....there are deer EVERYWHERE... Which was another beautiful part of our trip!! Would highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
Where to start, first of all Jake has been an amazing host from the time we booked and through the entire stay. Any questions we had he was prompt with replying. There was even a bottle of wine waiting for us upon arrival. Checking in and out was easy. We had an amazing vacation and this cottage fit our large family perfectly! The cottage absolutely beautiful and it was spotless, beds were comfy and the outdoor space was amazing! This place was stocked with everything you may need, believe me they thought of everything. We look forward to our return next year! Thank you for a wonderful week of memories!
8.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
The house was beautiful and clean, they have everything you need for your stay. Our family of 8 was very comfortable! The lake was a bit farther than we expected, but the golf cart helps with that. This is a great Lake for fishing and possibly boating. I would not suggest swimming in the lake unless you do further research on Big Saint Germain lake.
8.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
We really enjoyed our stay at the Crooked Pine. Very spacious, and comfortable. Very nice accommodations all the way around! Very quiet area and nice privacy. Great WiFi, and super nice large screen TV’s in most rooms. The owner is an awesome host who communicates very well with his guests! He made us all feel very welcome. We hope to stay there again next summer. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a nice relaxing and refreshing time. Thank you to the owner and Vrbo for a great week’s vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2023
We absolutely loved our stay!!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2023
The Crooked Pine was an ideal location for our eight person snowmobile trip. The property provided ample parking for three vehicles and enclosed trailers with a heated garage as a bonus! The cabin is beautifully set in the woods with all the amenities of home. I would highly recommend Jake and the Crooked Pine!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in St Germain?

The average price for a rental in St Germain is $400 per night. This rental is $378 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Crooked Pine. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Crooked Pine pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Crooked Pine?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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