This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Merrimac vacation rental is calling your name! This pad features 2 living areas, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy easy access to Devil’s Lake State Park from the ‘Great Cedar Lodge, or hike the Ice Age Trail, both located just 5 miles away. If you’re in need of a day trip, take the kids to the indoor water park at Kalahari or outdoors at Noah's Ark - "America's Largest Waterpark!" Relax at home with a dip in the indoor pool or relax in the hot tub. -- THE PROPERTY -- 4,100 Sq Ft | Family Friendly | Private Hot Tub Your next family reunion or friendly retreat awaits at the 'Great Cedar Lodge,' perfect for groups seeking a quiet setting with all the comforts of home and on-site amenities galore. Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed | Loft: Full Bed | Lower Living Room: Sleeper Sofa MAIN FEATURES: 2 flat-screen TVs w/ cable, 2 living areas, wood-burning fireplace (firewood provided), dining table, breakfast bar, office area, Kawai Baby Grand piano, books, board games, ceiling fans, furnished patio, deck, indoor pool w/ slide & diving board, outdoor fire pit KITCHEN: Fully equipped, 2 ovens, Nespresso, conventional dip coffee maker, 2 pour over coffee makers, electric kettle, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, water filter, mixing bowls, waffle maker, Nutribullet blender, cutting boards GENERAL: Free WiFi (258 Mbps), keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels (bath towels, hand towels & washcloths), washer, dryer, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer in each full bathroom, complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner & body wash in each shower), laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, pool towels, pool toys FAQ: 9 entry steps, 1st-floor bedroom & full bathroom, year-round indoor pool, 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- WATER FUN: Moon Valley Resort- boat launch & bait shop (3.5 miles), Merrimac Ferry - free car-ferry service (5.7 miles), Devil's Lake Watercraft Rentals (8.2 miles), Beaver Springs Fishing Park (21.6 miles), Redbeard Bowfishing (22.0 miles), Holiday Shores Marina (26.1 miles), Point Bluff Tubing Resort (36.2 miles) OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Great Sauk Bike Trail (on-site), Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area (4.8 miles), Ice Age Trail (5.0 miles), Devil's Lake State Park (5.5 miles), Devil's Head Resort (5.7 miles), Steinke Basin (5.8 miles), Baraboo Country Club (8.5 miles), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (9.0 miles), Sauk City (10.8 miles), Baraboo River - public access point (11.6 miles), Rowley Creek Lavender Farm (12.0 miles), Cascade Mountain (17.9 miles), Mirror Lake State Park (18.6 miles), Dells Boat Tours & Dells Watersports Boat Rentals (20.9 miles), Dells of the Wisconsin River (24.1 miles), Witches Gulch (26.9 miles) GOLF: Devil's Head Resort (5.7 miles), Baraboo Country Club (8.7 miles), Lake Wisconsin Country Club (10.7 miles), Wild Rock Golf Club (20.5 miles), Trappers Turn Golf Club (21.9 miles) BARABOO (~9 miles): Historic Downtown, Balanced Rock Winery, Tumbled Rock Brewery, Circus World Museum NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Wild Rose Ranch of Baraboo (7.2 miles), Circus World Museum (8.6 miles), Al. Ringling Theatre (9.2 miles), Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells (14.8 miles), Kalahari Resorts Dells (18.2 miles), Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Parks (20.7 miles), JustAgame Fieldhouse (21.5 miles), Noah's Ark Waterpark (21.7 miles), Wizard Quest (21.7 miles) WILDLIFE: Wisconsin Deer Park (20.5 miles), Timbavati Wildlife Park (20.6 miles), Alligator Alley (21.0 miles) AIRPORTS: Dane County Regional Airport (34.8 miles), General Mitchell International Airport (122 miles), O'Hare International Airport (174 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires 9 steps to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras: camera 1 is a Ring doorbell camera located next to the front door facing out towards the entryway and front yard, camera 2 is located above the garage facing out towards the driveway, and camera 3 is located under the back deck facing out towards the backyard. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. These cameras record sound and video when activated by motion and will be on during your stay