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4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods!

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Nestled in the Northwoods, Hodge Podge Lodge offers a warm retreat with lake views from the cedar Adirondack chairs on its deck. Enjoy water recreation on Big Sand Lake and relax in this family-friendly location with 4 bedrooms and multiple sleeping options.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods!

  • The rustic and warm feeling of this beautiful lodge will give any visitors a stay that will leave you dying to come back and visit again. Hodge Podge Lodge sleeps up to 14 guests and is a family-friendly location. There are 2 buildings that makeup Hodge Podge Lodge. Newly remodeled and updated, you'll be sure to have all the comforts of home.

    The main house of Hodge Podge Lodge offers 2 bedrooms with sleeping accommodations for 7. On the main level, there is a Full-size sleeper sofa, as well as a full-size bathroom. Both of the bedrooms are located on the upper level of the home. The first bedroom offers 2 Twin-size beds and an en suite half bathroom, while the second bedroom accommodates a Twin-size bed and a Full-size bed.

    The barn is home to 2 additional bedrooms, both on the upper level of the barn. One bedroom offers a Queen-size bed and a Twin-size bed. The second bedroom has 2 Twin-size beds and a Full-size bed. There is also a full bathroom on the upper level along with two bedrooms for your convenience.

    You can enjoy the Northwoods wildlife while sitting on the lake view deck in a beautiful cedar Adirondack chair, enjoying your morning coffee, or taking a walk through the lovely surrounding woods to start your day.

    Jet skiing, boating, water skiing, tubing, and swimming- no matter the activity, Big Sand Lake is great for all water recreation, and an added bonus- fishing is amazing! You can catch musky, northern, bass, walleye, crappie, and panfish right off of the pier! Hodge Podge Lodge is bound to please, as great memories are just waiting to be made! Come to the Northwoods and enjoy some relaxation and family fun.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Phelps, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nicolet National Forest and Smoky Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Phelps travel guide
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Phelps, WI

What's nearby

  • Smoky Lake
    4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Little Smoky Lake
    6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Holmes Park
    6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Porcupine Lake
    11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Marsh Bay Lake
    15 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Great Escape
    13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Pub
    16 min walk
  • Elvoy Tavern
    24 min drive
  • Northern Exposure
    13 min drive
  • Holiday Lodge & Supper Club
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods!?

Checkout is at 8:00 AM.

Where is 4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Nicolet National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Smoky Lake and Ottawa National Forest. Little Smoky Lake and Holmes Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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4bdr Lakeside Lodge on Big Sand Lake in Northwoods! Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hodge Podge Lodge

Nice quiet location, really nice swim area for kids with the sand bottom lake. We enjoyed our stay. Good response time with property management.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Lake place

Great place to stay parking leaves a bit to desire.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Great Location and House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time getting away from reality and heading up to the northwoods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pete L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Awesome place but needs some help

The place was awesome, loved the location. However, it was pretty dirty on checkin with mouse feces present on counters and tables and lots of cobwebs about. Recommend having cleaning come before new tenants. Windows need some blinds, curtains, etc. would be nice if garage was clean to park trailer and/or boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

christa m.

Accu review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice, cute place. Had everything we needed. Very nice approach to water. The water pressure in house was not that great. But the rest of everything was very enjoyable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cheri S.

Hodge Podge Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and very spacious for our family of 11. The only 2 problems were that the fuse blew for the water pump and we had to go into the basement to reset the first day we were there. A few days later we plugged the vacuum into an outlet in the Livingroom entrance way and it blew the fuse, which had the water pump on as well, and had to be reset again. The house had mice, with visible nesting and droppings in the stairway closet. We actually saw the mice on several different occasions.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

SAMANTHA R.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The lake is beautiful, the deck is beautiful and the cabin is rustic and charming. However, this is our first time renting in over 23 years renting from a rental company vs VRBO or directly from the owners and I can say we will not do that again. The company was slow to answer any questions regarding the cabin prior to the trip (in fact still waiting an answer from an email for a few questions I had prior to the trip...and I am home now) from the company. The cabin had a leak, we contacted the company, little to no concern or care was expressed as this issue. Also, please note this cabin does not have AC. I only hope the owners of the cabin know how poor the representation of their property is. We even spoke with a neighbor and they confirmed the poor management. Our group made the best of the trip but would not recommend working with these property managers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Awesome time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time since 2017 that all 3 of our children, their spouses and the grandbabies were all under one roof. The cabin/home was clean and gave us plenty of space, the barn was a great addition for our daughter with 3 children. The lake was beautiful - the area on the left side of the pier was sandy and shallow (about 3ft) so the kids could jump off the pier, wade, look for sea shells etc.... weather cooperated. The cabin felt warm and comfortable. Neighbors were very nice and gave us some background info on the original owners. Being approximately 2 1/2 miles to the Michigan border we were able to visit the Casino in Watersmeet - with which we were impressed. When our youngest grandson asked what you call where we were staying - We simply replied "God's Country" - because it is a bit of a rural area- not a lot of traffic or noise. The level frontage to the lake was great for the kids to play catch, football, etc.... also good for fires and smores. Our vacation turned out awesome .There were a few glitches with the internet/WIFI but personnel at Hiller were able to quickly help us correct the situation. The Sand Pub off of State Hwy 17 and Grosser Lane has excellent food - service was quick and courteous. Eagle River is about 16 miles away with a Pick-n-Save (Kroger) grocery store. We have rented from Hillers before and we have never been disappointed. We will definitely be a return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Hodge Podge Lodge rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was good, the place was nice and clean and what I expected. The only complaint I had was the water heater wasn't working in the main cabin so I called to inform Hiller's about it and it was never fixed. Didn't end up being a huge deal because the water heater worked in the other building so I didn't bother calling again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice quiet area.

Very nice place to stay for a quiet getaway. Clear water and nice sandy swim area by the dock. The dock was a bit shaky and had a few questionable boards
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Deborah M.

Lots of Fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was clean, relaxing and rustic just the way it should be. The lake was nice and clear, seen lots of wildlife like LOTS OF EAGLES!! Loved our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun Time

The cabin was perfect for our group. I loved the atmosphere and the location! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

stay at Hodge Podge Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: overall we had very good time, we were isolated so we had no worries about the pandemic. There were some problems, the screen door going into upstairs barn had nails sticking out, luckily none of the children had to go in there, I myself scratched my arm. The front door off the deck and the screen were very hard to open and was tearing up the floor. We were told there would be a gas grill but we found a charcoal weber grill, could have brought charcoal from home. we were told that towels were included had to go and buy enough for ten people. There was a musty smell in the living room and some of us had a reaction to it. Also, (this is petty) but there is NO ""sandy shore line", only grass, more rocks than anticipated. With the price of rental why were we instructed to wash and sanitize all the utensils in the kitchen?
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Katie K.

Beautiful Lake but make sure you are ok with what is included.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was very rustic and had a lot of great character. The second sleeping area above the garage is nice for extra family or guests. A few things to be aware of with this property. There is no cell service inside the cabin and no Wi-Fi. In order to make a call or get data access for emails or maps I had to go out to the end of pier. Might not be a concern for some, but with small kids that was frustrating to me. Also, there is very limited parking and if the neighbors are at their cabin the road is filled as well. We were unable to park a medium sized fishing boat at this location based on the long road, tight drive, and limited space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rustic cottage

This was a great rustic cottage on a beautiful quiet lake- perfect for several families with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kevin R.

Fun In The Sun

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great week, the yard and lake area was perfect for little kids. The accommodations suited us perfectly, the rooms were clear and plenty of space to get some peace and quiet. We ate supper every night on the deck and later in the evening a camp fire. All of the kids caught some nice sized sunfish out on the lake and they made a great supper for all of us one night. The only thing that I would suggest is that the out side of the buildings could use some stain or paint.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carrie J.

Hodge Podge Lodge Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We used the cabin to plan our program of activites for the upcoming year with a high school leadership team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Rustic cabin look with modern conveniences

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family loves Big Sand Lake. We've been coming to this lake for over 20 years. This is our favorite place to stay. The updates are fantastic. We love the rustic look of the cabin, but the updates are even better.