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Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat

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St Germain house rental - Your own little world!
Your own little world!
  • St Germain house rental - Your own little world!
    A classic 1920s stand-up log house
    Private guest cabin available to add a bedroom ( two twins or one king) and bath
    Huge screened-in, lake view porch
    Lovely living room on main floor
    Living room with optional sleeper sofa
  • St Germain house rental - Glass-walled dining room!
    Lake-view master bedroom with king bed
    Second bedroom with lake and woods views with queen+ twin beds
    Lake-view twin bed (along with queen) in second bedroom
    Third bedroom with double bed, woods view
    Retro full bath with tub and separate shower stall
  • St Germain house rental - Roomy, full kitchen — bright, clean, functional and fun!
    Your big, private t-pier, with rowboat and canoe.
    And your own swimming raft
    Every day is a different look, sound, wonder
    Retreat shoreline.
    Retreat porch view toward lake.
  • St Germain house rental - 'The Rook' side cabin, two single beds or a king.
    'The Rook' side cabin, view toward entry door.
    'The Rook' side cabin view toward lake.
 
St Germain house rental - Your own little world!

Your own little world!

A classic 1920s stand-up log house

A classic 1920s stand-up log house

Private guest cabin available to add a bedroom ( two twins or one king) and bath

Private guest cabin available to add a bedroom ( two twins or one king) and bath

Huge screened-in, lake view porch

Huge screened-in, lake view porch

Lovely living room on main floor

Lovely living room on main floor

Living room with optional sleeper sofa

Living room with optional sleeper sofa

Glass-walled dining room!

Glass-walled dining room!

Lake-view master bedroom with king bed

Lake-view master bedroom with king bed

Second bedroom with lake and woods views with queen+ twin beds

Second bedroom with lake and woods views with queen+ twin beds

Lake-view twin bed (along with queen) in second bedroom

Lake-view twin bed (along with queen) in second bedroom

Third bedroom with double bed, woods view

Third bedroom with double bed, woods view

Retro full bath with tub and separate shower stall

Retro full bath with tub and separate shower stall

Roomy, full kitchen — bright, clean, functional and fun!

Roomy, full kitchen — bright, clean, functional and fun!

Your big, private t-pier, with rowboat and canoe.

Your big, private t-pier, with rowboat and canoe.

And your own swimming raft

And your own swimming raft

Every day is a different look, sound, wonder

Every day is a different look, sound, wonder

Retreat shoreline.

Retreat shoreline.

Retreat porch view toward lake.

Retreat porch view toward lake.

'The Rook' side cabin, two single beds or a king.

'The Rook' side cabin, two single beds or a king.

'The Rook' side cabin, view toward entry door.

'The Rook' side cabin, view toward entry door.

'The Rook' side cabin view toward lake.

'The Rook' side cabin view toward lake.

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps10

Photos and Description of the St Germain vacation house rental
House, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 1.5+ Baths, (Sleeps 7-10)

Looking for a classic Northwoods lake house vacation?

A private family estate since the 1920s is now LOST LAKE PRIVATE RETREAT — a lake retreat for your getaway! This historic house was part of a private artist’s colony in the 1970s and ’80s. Original stand-up, whole log construction. Only a handful of this classic design remain in all the Northwoods.

Set among towering virgin White Pines and a nature preserve, this is a PRIVATE lakefront Retreat, with a long driveway through the woods, your own pier, swimming raft, fire pit and optional guest cabin (to add another bedroom and bath). Closest neighbor on one side is 500 feet away along the lake shore! The other neighbor is a walk through the woods to your friendly property owners.

Featuring two screened-in porches, a glass-walled dining room, large living room, three bedrooms (firm mattresses!), plus optional pull-out sofa sleeper and/or private guest cabin with full bath. Retro kitchen and baths — not luxury, but clean, functional and fitting for this nostalgic property. One guest commented that it’s “the kind of place where they’d film a movie—the kind of place you don’t want to leave.”

The Retreat includes rowboat, canoe, two mountain bikes. Friendly lake community … get to know locals and other vacationers at the twice-weekly waterfront softball games.

The Retreat is a 3300 sqft home on 5 wooded acres, with over 500 feet of private sandy shoreline.

541-acre Lost Lake is a serious fishing lake — ranked as one of Wisconsin’s premier fishing lakes by “Badger Sportsman” magazine. Lost Lake recorded award winning musky the last two years, 48' and 52'. Also, waterskiing and pontoon boating. Lots of great hiking and biking in the immediate area.

Retreat is perfect for artists, retirees, nature lovers and other low-impact guests who will respect this historic house.

Need to spread out for additional family, or privacy? Rustic side cabin available, sleeps two, with full bath.

Keywords: Lake House+ private cabin

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About The Owner

Our family has owned property on Lost Lake since 1917. The Retreat is a treasured home that was originally the Galbeck estate, which included 1000 feet of lake frontage and 100 acres of woods. The history of this area is my passion to preserve. I love the north woods and my family history is here. My wife and I live next door to The Retreat in a large home called Blueberry Camp. Back in the 1920's homes were called camps as it was really roughing it back then, old outhouses still exist behind our home!

I was read stories by lantern light as a child in the 1950's when the electricity shut down by falling trees or lightning strikes. The phone was a on a 'party line', two long rings and a short was 'our' call.

Lost lake is the perfect sized lake with 220 shoreline owners that we call friends. My brothers and I learned to barefoot waterski on Lost Lake. But also, we have caught walleye as well as filled a creel or two with spring crappie. Please join us. Jack and Linda Peil

The Owner purchased this house in 1962
Why The Owner chose St Germain

The Retreat is next door to our property and summer home that my great grandfather (Dr. Gaebler) bought in 1917. He was best friends with Dr. Galbeck who owned the Retreat.

Thus we wanted to save the Retreat and upgrade it so guests could enjoy living in a real original lake home.

What makes this house unique

Plenty of room and solitude. You are by yourselves. Privacy. Your own world to enjoy. This is a unique estate home from 1920. Artists love it, but also extended families with children and adult children have plenty of room inside and out.

And there is a connected 80 acres of your private hiking trails in dense woods.

Overview Photos Map Calendar Rates Amenities Reviews (5)
St Germain house rental - Your own little world!

Your own little world!

A classic 1920s stand-up log house

A classic 1920s stand-up log house

Private guest cabin available to add a bedroom ( two twins or one king) and bath

Private guest cabin available to add a bedroom ( two twins or one king) and bath

Huge screened-in, lake view porch

Huge screened-in, lake view porch

Lovely living room on main floor

Lovely living room on main floor

Living room with optional sleeper sofa

Living room with optional sleeper sofa

Glass-walled dining room!

Glass-walled dining room!

Lake-view master bedroom with king bed

Lake-view master bedroom with king bed

Second bedroom with lake and woods views with queen+ twin beds

Second bedroom with lake and woods views with queen+ twin beds

Lake-view twin bed (along with queen) in second bedroom

Lake-view twin bed (along with queen) in second bedroom

Third bedroom with double bed, woods view

Third bedroom with double bed, woods view

Retro full bath with tub and separate shower stall

Retro full bath with tub and separate shower stall

Roomy, full kitchen — bright, clean, functional and fun!

Roomy, full kitchen — bright, clean, functional and fun!

Your big, private t-pier, with rowboat and canoe.

Your big, private t-pier, with rowboat and canoe.

And your own swimming raft

And your own swimming raft

Every day is a different look, sound, wonder

Every day is a different look, sound, wonder

Retreat shoreline.

Retreat shoreline.

Retreat porch view toward lake.

Retreat porch view toward lake.

'The Rook' side cabin, two single beds or a king.

'The Rook' side cabin, two single beds or a king.

'The Rook' side cabin, view toward entry door.

'The Rook' side cabin, view toward entry door.

'The Rook' side cabin view toward lake.

'The Rook' side cabin view toward lake.

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The Private Retreat includes your very own private 80 acres of dense woods, with trail. Hike through the huge oaks and maples to the plateau overlooking Lost Lake.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in St Germain, Wisconsin

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • From $1700/wk - $4800/mo
  • US Dollars
  • WEEKLY RATES (Fri-to-Fri) Check in 3pm... checkout 9am
  • May or Sep & Oct .. $1700/week (Up to 7 guests)
  • June .............. $1900/week (Up to 7 guests)
  • JULY or AUGUST..... $2100/week (Up to 7 guests)
  • ADDED GUESTS $75/guest.....sofa queen bed + day bed available
  • OR ADD PRIVATE CABIN.......$350 for week (includes 2 singles or one king, w/bath)
  • MONTHLY RATES
  • MAY or SEPT/OCT............4800/month (up to 7 guests)
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in St Germain, Wisconsin

Property Type:
  • house
Location Type:
  • Lakefront ...
    500 feet of private lakeshore!
General:
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Garage ...
    Single car garage, a walk from home.
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning ...
    New central air conditioning!
  • Parking Off Street
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Sofa sleeper (queen), Murphy Beds (1) Day bed (single)
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Satellite / Cable
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • zoo
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • wildlife viewing
  • sight seeing
  • shopping
  • boating
  • miniature golf
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fishing
  • mountain biking
  • water skiing
  • golf
  • cycling
  • kayaking
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • swimming
Notes: Three bedrooms include: one king, two doubles, and one twin. Sofa folds out to a queen, plus a single day bed.Cabin includes two twins or one king.
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Reviews for this vacation house rental in St Germain, Wisconsin

Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat
average rating of 5.0 based on 5 reviews
business
Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p227622vb
775-741-0132
St. Germain Northeast
Waunakee, WI
5

WOW

5 of 5
Submitted: July 10, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
We LOVED our week in St. Germain at this beautiful, private, house. We enjoyed the beach including the eagles that flew around the property daily. We love nature so all the wildlife in the area was awesome. The spotless historical home with a 1920s feel was really fun to live in. The photos are great but I thought the house was even better than the photos. Jack and Linda (owners) were very friendly and helpful. I recommend this vacation retreat to anyone who wants a special, relaxing experience at a beautiful, private, quiet, retreat. We all feel rejuvenated!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p227622vb
775-741-0132
St. Germain Northeast
St. Louis, Mo
5

Wonderful Relaxing Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: March 14, 2011 Stayed: August 2010
A beautiful home on a wonderful lake. This is a vacation spot that is perfect for a family or a couple that wants to go somewhere to relax and read. There are wonderful quaint towns nearby and the lake is perfect for all water sports. Great canoeing opportunities on the
Wisconsin river. Or just take a walk in the woods. It's all there for you.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p227622vb
775-741-0132
St. Germain Northeast
St. Louis, Mo. / USA
5

A wonderful escape for our family!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 1, 2011 Stayed: June 2010
The amount of property and lakefront was more than we thought possible. And the home was much larger than the photo's. What a beautiful historic home in the northwoods! The pier and waterfront is endless, and all to ourselves. The kids had such a great time. We will rebook every year.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p227622vb
775-741-0132
St. Germain Northeast
St. Louis, MO
5

5 of 5
Submitted: November 5, 2009 Stayed: November 2009
Our stay this fall was fantastic. We walked and relaxed in the woods, and spent time on the Lake which is just a few feet from the house. The scent of pine, eagles flying overhead, the clear blue sky made this one of the most relaxing vacations ever.
Thanks, can't wait to get back.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Lost Lake: Historic Family Estate Now a Vacation Retreat
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p227622vb
775-741-0132
St. Germain Northeast
Denver, Colorado
5

5 of 5
Submitted: February 17, 2009 Stayed: February 2009
I have stayed at this beautiful property many times and it is indeed one of the best vacation spots I have ever visited. The view of Lost Lake is fantastic and the woods around the home are really nice. It is a very relaxing environment and the home itself is a classic Northern Wisconsin design and is extremely comfortable and well equiped. I highly recommend a stay at this exceptional property.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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