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Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2006 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Minong, WI
  • Place, Leader Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitefish Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Gordon

With a stay at this vacation home in Gordon, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Leader Lake and 7 minutes by foot from Pickerel Lake. .This beach vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Whitefish Lake and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Apple Lake.

What's nearby

  • Leader Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whitefish Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 54 min drive - 48.8 miles
  • Round Lake - 60 min drive - 46.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle Pines - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Northshore Resort - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bootleggers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Seaman's - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat

Our lake home is what you are looking for. Level, sandy beach on a crystal clear, deep lake. Open, sunny floor plan with large windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen, with custom maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances, encourages family and friend gatherings. Informal dining area offers a versatile space for an intimate dinner or a larger family get together. Watch the lake and wildlife in the comfortable living room with a new sectional couch (fall 2023) or on the wrap around deck or in the three season porch. The knotty pine interior conveys a warm, inviting feeling.

There's plenty of sleeping room in this home with 2006 sq ft of living space. There are three bedrooms plus additional space in the three season porch or family room on the lower, walk-out level.

Surrounded by tall red and white pines, maple and oak trees, the natural setting ensures privacy and plenty of wildlife viewing. Sit around a crackling fire on a summer evening and listen to the bull frogs and loons.

The beach and dock are just a short walk down a gentle slope from the cabin. After a swim, paddle or a cruise on the pontoon boat you can relax in the three season porch or on the wrap around deck. The fishing is excellent in this clear lake and the only public boat landing allows only non-motorized boats. Our 18' Northwood Pontoon Boat (renovated 2023) to fish, to swim off of and to cruise is included in the price.

Leader Lake is a 160-acre lake that has a maximum depth of 56 feet and has a hard sand shoreline. According to the DNR, the primary game fish present include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, and panfish. Because of the limited public access, fishing pressure from non-residents is light.

WI-FI, SMART TV AND DVD.

The lake home is a 5 miles from Hwy 53. You'll find the basics in nearby Minong or Solon Springs; Superior and Duluth are 45 minutes away. Hayward is 35 miles away. From Minneapolis/St. Paul it's a 2.5 hour drive.

Keywords: Lake Home, Lake Cabin, Lower Level Walkout, Pontoon Boat, Fishing, ATV Trails, Snowmobile Trails, Hunting, Ice Fishing
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the cabin.

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,006 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave pontoon boat keys on the hook on the wall inside the rear entrance.
Please close and lock all windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No pets on the furniture .& pick up after your pet. No pets on the Lily pad.
Additional charge for 2nd dog for 100.00
No diving off dock

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: pet fee $100 per dog. no dogs allowed on Lily pad

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the cabin.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Ultimate Family Lake Experience with 18' pontoon boat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa D.

This house and property are lovely. There were a few odd things when we arrived—not the biggest issues in the context of our entire stay, but they were firsts for us after many VRBO rentals and were just odd…1. Upon arrival, the key was not in the lock box, but outside/below the lockbox on the deck.2. When we entered the cabin, the deck door to facing the lake) was halfway open and unlocked. 3. The towels were draped over the pegs in the bathroom (rather than folded in the closet in the bathroom).4. At bedtime, we pulled down the comforter on the bed in the master bedroom and discovered the mattress pad, a top sheet, and no fitted sheet on the mattress. I found the fitted sheet, unfolded in the closet. 5. The dryer had unfolded towels and washcloths left in the dryer.6. There was a pile of unfolded sheets on the couch/side table area of the sunroom bedroom. 7. There was marshmallow goo on the cooking forks in the entryway. I am not sure why guests would put the cooking forks back w/o cleaning them and why they weren’t cleaned prior to our arrival. The cabin floor, counters, etc. were clean and the cabin smelled like Pine-sol when we arrived. I wondered if the caretaker/housekeeper simply ran out of time or was really distracted.Leader Lake is a clean lake, located in a pretty chill, relaxing area. It was nice to have access to the pontoon. No dishwasher in the cabin. We were glad there was one air conditioner in the cabin as there were heat advisories 2 days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and seclusion from neighbors! Fishing right off the dock catching panfish, big bass and northerns off the dock. Quiet lake with very few boaters!Accommodations were great for 3 couple and our grandson. Great space for everyone to sleep and relax.
View from deck
Sunset
Fishing from dock
Deer around lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew O.

Cousins get together

Overall was a very pleasant stay. Could use window treatments upstairs to keep the midday sun out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2025

We had a wonderful time here, caught lots of fish, and spent great quality time together. We brought four generations along from 4 years old to 75, it was great. It is very peaceful we listened to loons each night and loved the wildlife. The boat included is perfect for the lake, we were there for a week and loved it, would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed a week and had plenty of room for parking and the cabin, beach and lake were just what we were looking for! We took a few slow cruises on the pontoon, listened to the loons and caught fish here and on the Gordon Flowage. The kids and dogs loved the beach and our 20 month old Grandson loved the lily pad. We enjoyed the view, grilling our food and sitting by the fire making smores. Definitely what you want for a vacation minus a few ticks! Lots of them in the northwoods! We would definitely stay here again! Thanks Dan!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Everything we needed in a vacation

Sight unseen always make me nervous but we were all pleasantly surprised. All the amenities were there except a/c. Which usually we wouldnt need but we had a very hot week, so even the nights were not cool. The water was amazing, clear, warm, and not weedy and hard sand. Pier was nice and wide. The pontoon is older but ran fine and served its purpose. the push button start was convenient once we figuredcit out. With 7 people we accrued a lot of garbage and had to make 3 trips to the dump. 1st time we forgot the pass and had to go all the way back. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were nice and with towels a bonus. The kitchen was modern with nice frig and dining table. Only bad thing there was electric stove, for us anyway. But all pots, pans, silverware, cutting board, collander and cooking utensils were there. Even coffee and filters, even tho we BYO. The deck was nice but i think id cut down a couple trees to really enjoy that wonderful view. We had loonsdeer, cranes, turtles, frogs, loons but the eagles took the show. We had some badly hooked fish so the eagle swooped right down next to us and got them. we also docked the boat by the channel and had great swimming. I could go on and on but overall everything was great and all had a great time. The only bad part. were the flies on the boat, which is no fault of the owners. Also, the upper bedrooms are connected by a patio door. Which was ok for the "kids". Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home! themoncepurposetcool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

family vacation

great house with plenty to do on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time even though the weather wasn't so great

We had a great time even though it rained a couple days and got pretty cold a couple night. Of course our dog loved it no matter what, being off-lease all week was wonderful for him.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann V., Milton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation!

The cabin and the lake were perfect for our family. This is our second year and we will definitely be back. We saw deer, eagles and caught lots of fish. I especially loved the peace and quiet of the area. Several really good eating establishments in the area came in very handy when we didn’t feel like cooking. We truly love this vacation home with it’s easy slope down to the lake and the large deck. The new portable air conditioner came in handy during several hot days. Thank you for such a treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up North done right

Spacious. Clean cabin. Clean lake water. Pontoon is suitable for lake size and provided fishing opportunities for the whole family. Excellence fishing. Lake not “over run” with activity. Bring your suitcase. They are stocked and ready to provide an excellent getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

manny o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week in august

Great time! Place was as advertised clean lake nice beach. The house was well maintained and was very comfortable allowing for movie nights or games at the table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leader Lake

Beautiful lake, very quiet, house well equipped. Needs new family room furniture. Skylight leaked. Pontoon boat didn’t start and took on water. Seats on pontoon dirty and full cracks and holes. Owners were very responsive and helpful. Reimbursed us for inoperable pontoon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing week

Such a great property! The week started with an issue with the pontoon, but Dan was quick to get someone to come look at it right away and then to find us a replacement for the week which was above and beyond. Had a great week fishing, swimming and enjoying the wildlife. The house is cozy and has everything you need to feel right at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot on the lake

We had a wonderful week on the pontoon, making fires, and enjoying the cabin. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Madison, wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Bliss in the north woods

There were 6 of us, all old friends from grad school for a reunion. What a glorious home in a beautiful location. The house was spacious and very well appointed. Everything we needed was there, especially the lake!!!! Pontoon and water toys were terrific. Especially loved a lake swim and rest on the lily pad. The towns of Gordon and Wascott are food deserts. No groceries and barely any restaurants. We tried Pogo’s restaurant but staff were rude and horrible so avoid it! Buckhorn was ok and Golden Chipmonk was goodish. Enjoyed Lucious Woods park in Solon Springs and Port Wing on Lake Superior. As wonderful as this home was, we recommend that the owner leave written info for driving the pontoon, shopping options, restaurants, close up instructions and use of the TV/DVR. There were 4 remotes but no instructions RE which to use. You’ll love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann V., Milton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Our family vacationed in the Gordon area for the first time in several years. This has always been our favorite Northwoods vacation spot and it did not disappoint. The cabin was great, clean and perfectly situated on Leader Lake. The fishing was “awesome” and my grandson caught a “hog” bass off the dock within 15 minutes of our arrival. We had great fishing every day and we loved having use of the pontoon boat as well as our own fishing boat. The deck was wonderful for quiet naps in the sun and coffee in the morning and for the first time in years we all watched movies together at night. It was a wonderful trip and we have already rebooked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

The property managers were excellent. Quick responses. Beautiful place on a clear lake. Enjoyed fishing and canoeing. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View

We had a great time on vacation, everything was as described! Thanks for renting your wonderful lake home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third stay and always enjoyable!

We enjoyed another nice and relaxing week at the cabin! We spent lots of time fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming. We really loved the lily pad addition since we last visited. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

North Woods Lake Cabin

The cabin was very accommodating-plenty of space for everyone. Four comfortable bedrooms, ping pong table, kayak, paddle board-everything water-lovers could want. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Summer getaway

This charming home located in the North woods of Wisconsin is simply fantastic! The home is roomy, beautiful views from the multiple windows out to the lake, gorgeous woodwork without home, comfortable setting for our entire family, and kitchen was well equipped with all your needs! The only critique I can give is to have written institutions for using the boat, where to locate the gas for boat, and how to fill the gas for those who aren’t as familiar with how to operate/ gas up a pontoon boat. We would absolutely rebook again! VRBO owners are great to communicate with! Thank you Dan & Judy for renting your home to my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!!!

Swimming was great! Sand beach, almost no weeds. Very clear lake. Kayaks, canoe, pontoon, and all toys were used A LOT!!! Didn’t fish much, but our daughter caught a small bass. Dan was very responsive and pleasant. Even gave us tips as we packed our gear. The listing says limited Wi-Fi but actually it is unlimited which was nice. Very secluded, quiet, private lake. Ticks were prevalent in front of house from car to cabin - but not bad from cabin to lake. Mosquitos were not bad. But we all had some types of gnat bites or something like that. But insects were overall not too bothersome. They installed a small AC unit which was nice. And the basement keeps cool in the hot summer. It was upper 80s during out stay. Note: kids slept in the big patio room and they have shades in the windows which you can’t see from the photo but was nice for kids to sleep there and not get woken too early by the sun. Lots of card/board games and nice kitchen. Great place! Thanks Dan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat K., Elgin, Il

Minong House

Enjoyed our week at this lakefront, lovely home nestled in the woods. It was a great escape but wish we could have caught bigger fish worth keeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the Woods

This was our third stay, so obviously we love it. A perfect setting for our 3 generation family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful lake

We had a great time at this cabin. Leader lake is crystal clear and has a lovely sandy bottom. Fishing is incredible, we caught fish with almost every single cast! lots of small blue gill but also a bass and northern. There isn't a public launch on this lake so it isn't over fished, nor does it have a lot of boats on it. The kids had a great time using the paddle board, lilly pad and canoe. Since the water level was low, you couldn't get over to bond lake with a boat but you could with a canoe/ kayak. That was fun to do. We loved hearing the loons on the water and each morning we had dear right outside the cabin. We also saw a huge owl in a near by tree. If you have a dog, I recommend bringing baby gates to keep your pup on the deck when you need to keep them confined. There are lots of chairs to use on the deck, including 2 zero gravity chairs which my mom and I loved! There is also a picnic table on the deck for outside dining. The cabin is nice, we had to use a lot of fans as it was quite hot during the day, but it cools down nicely at night. The kitchen is nice and equipped very well. We prepared almost every meal at the cabin. We used the crockpot to heat up dinners so we wouldn't heat up the cabin. My only suggestions is to perhaps update the beds in the lowest level. My hips were so sore that we ended up leaving a night early. My older parents had the upstairs bedrooms and those seemed fine and they stayed the whole week. I would also have the cleaning person check all the drawers in-between rentals. There was underwear in one of my dresser drawers. It's not the owners fault, but the cleaning person should be checking this. We created life long memories at this cabin with my kids and parents, and highley recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021