Title: Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters ![Terrace/patio - Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters (St. Germain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97380000/97370400/97370302/c74d7169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis - Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters (St. Germain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97380000/97370400/97370302/5e3eb583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis - Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters (St. Germain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97380000/97370400/97370302/32f79767.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters (St. Germain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97380000/97370400/97370302/7ca0d572.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis - Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters (St. Germain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97380000/97370400/97370302/b0c32440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and boating at this vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters Enjoy the sparkly shimmer of the lake waters with your morning coffee or with a cocktail at day’s end in our private lakeside home, located on the south side of Little St. Germain Lake’s West Bay. This year-round home is perfect for all-season memory making with family or friends. Reserve your Up North destination at Stepaway Vacation Rentals! This hand-crafted open concept home boasts sweeping cathedral ceilings, open log staircase, stone open hearth fireplace and unique wood details. Sleeps 9 – 13\. The home includes the following sleeping spaces: Main floor – Master bedroom with King bed, Queen sleeper in living room, Twin sleeper on sunporch Second floor – Second bedroom with Queen bed and Twin daybed; Third bedroom with two Twin beds; loft area with Queen bed and futon. Custom kitchen is open concept to dining and living area. Full appliances, large pantry area and updated cookware await the family cook. Plenty of dining space is available, with 6 person dining table, 6 person sun room picnic table, along with kitchen island seating. Utility room has new full size washer and dryer. There is also plenty of space for sports gear and additional storage. The sun room has plenty of space for reading, relaxing or board games at the picnic table. 2 bathrooms with plenty of storage space one with a walk-in shower with bench and one with stand-up shower. Little St. Germain Lake has 900 plus acres of water to explore! Full recreation lake to fish, swim ,ski , tube and enjoy. Little Saint Germain is one of the most popular fishing and recreational lakes in the Northwoods . Reel in a Bass, Pike, or Walleye, or simply paddle through the bays of the lake to witness the soaring of eagles or glimpses of deer as they sneak around the lakefront. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33706500/33706422/6d8ced91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Cottage in the Pines with Huge Deck, 40-foot Dock, and Sunset Views Hazelhurst - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=33706422&PinnedHotelID=33706422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/110000000/109996000/109995998/893fc223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lilly Pad Landing Sum Hazelhurst - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=109995998&PinnedHotelID=109995998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104860000/104850300/104850235/74c063a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront home on South Two Lakes with lake views, lake access, firepit, & dock Lake Tomahawk - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=104850235&PinnedHotelID=104850235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77970300/77970238/651b4e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront home with firepit, screened porch, WiFi, central AC, and kayaks Lac Du Flambeau - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=77970238&PinnedHotelID=77970238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24380000/24371500/24371498/bbf9d867.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romance and Beauty await you in St. Germain. 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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 ### Property is also known as 2897-254666 ## About the area Located in St Germain, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vilas County Historical Museum and Campanile Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Elmer's Fun Park and Eliason Hardware and Lumber. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Amsoil Eagle River Derby Track or Kartway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding. [Visit our St Germain travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Germain.dx184217) [View more Vacation homes in St Germain](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Germain-Private-Vacation-Homes.d184217-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C45.90265%2C-89.48077&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5SdsRdJF1GALfjloOQaiSnWV5D0=) St. Germain, WI ### What's nearby - ![Sunset over Little St, Germain lake in Wisconsin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/715882271516897280/a8b77405-a2b3-451d-a678-49c5b25a4981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Little Saint Germain Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Little Mamie Lake 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum 5 min drive \- 4.4 km - Big Saint Germain Lake 6 min drive \- 5.4 km - Lake of the Torches Casino 38 min drive \- 50.3 km ### Getting around - Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Kaig Stand 4 min drive - Pitlik's Sand Beach Resort 14 min drive - DJ's Northwood's Family Restaurant 3 min drive - Pine Knot Tavern 2 min drive - Sportsmen's Chalet 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters? ### What time is check-out at Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters? ### Where is Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stepaway Vacation Rentals - Shimmering Waters Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conrad N. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Northwoods Bliss Cabin is picture perfect and the scenery takes it to another level. Soaring bald eagles circling the pristine lake, stories around the fire pit, canoeing, bike rides, and all the classic north woods fun you can dream up. ##### Conrad N. 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