Title: Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25600000/25591700/25591689/18dc663e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25600000/25591700/25591689/b7d3ca3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25600000/25591700/25591689/732c8cb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25600000/25591700/25591689/491b12fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25600000/25591700/25591689/cbab7f41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family! 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 transportation - Car required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45570000/45565600/45565571/f233d075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront, dog-friendly home with beach access, kayaks and firepit Phelps - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 81 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=45565571&PinnedHotelID=45565571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37238800/37238742/df61e3c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Location! 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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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hodge Podge On Big Sand Phelps Hodge Podge Lodge On Big Sand Lake Phelps Hodge Podge Lodge On Big Sand Lake Private vacation home Summer Rates Reduced! Hodge Podge Lodge On Big Sand Lake Hodge Podge Lodge On Big Sand Lake Private vacation home Phelps 21 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.07083%2C-88.98437&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aq0wMbiWJH4bUkwUCvWgWFC7sSU=) Phelps, WI #### What's nearby - Nicolet National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Smoky Lake - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - Little Smoky Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km - Catfish Lake - 36 min drive - 41.5 km - Ski Brule - 49 min drive - 56.9 km #### Getting around - Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Great Escape - ‬13 min drive - ‪Sand Lake Pub - ‬16 min walk - ‪Northern Exposure - ‬13 min drive - ‪Elvoy Tavern - ‬24 min drive - ‪Fireside Supper Club - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family!? > Check-out is at 8:00 AM. ### Where is Large home with a sandy bottom at the pier for swimming with family! located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation 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 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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