Modern Northwoods Lakefront | New Cedar Barrel Sauna!

Welcome to Running's Lost Lakehouse, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! Enjoy beautiful Lost Lake views from this relaxing cottage with modern amenities in the centrally located northwoods town of Sugar Camp! Built in 2014 on the grounds that used to be Running's Campground, guests will enjoy the quiet lake-- great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and canoeing. New in 2025, a 7'x8' cedar barrel sauna with an electric stove for easy relaxation for 4 adults!

This open-concept home features a full kitchen and dining area, living room, Smart TV with Roku for streaming, 2 bedrooms each with a queen size bed, 1.5 bathrooms, plus laundry. Guests can enjoy the outdoors at the beach, grilling, and the firepit for s'mores. Sip your morning coffee on the large porch while taking in the beautiful lake shore.

Property Features:
+ Private Sauna Experience! Comfortably fits 4 🔥
+ 256 ft of waterfront
+ Large windows and porch with lake views
+ Swimming beach
+ Great Fishing - panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike with a boat launch available by request
+ Modern well stocked kitchen/ open concept
+ Washer and dryer in basement
+ Wi-Fi Internet; great for working remote and strong cell coverage
+ Central air conditioning and heat
+ Kitchen is fully equipped just like home (see amenities), including ice maker, wine opener, wine glasses, blender, crock pot, and electric juicer
+ Traditional coffee maker, French press, coffee grinder, and electric kettle

Outdoor Space:
+ Beautiful lake views
+ Large porch with seating
+ Large yard
+ Fire pit with seating (gather wood from yard or bring local firewood)
+ Charcoal grill (please bring charcoal)
+ Picnic table
+ Access to the swimming beach is on the lot adjacent to the home and is the property of the home owner. It's a quiet, shared beach with the neighboring cottage (1 min walk to beach). Swimming area bottom is a mix of sand and stone, water shoes preferred. Great for kids as it offers a shallow, gradual depth change.
+ Water entrance directly in front of the home includes a private boat launch (let us know if you would like to launch a boat)
+ Motors are allowed
+ Life vests in adult and child sizes for guest use
+ Located 1/8 mile from snowmobile trails with easy access to the trails

Bring or rent paddleboards and kayaks--this is the perfect lake for them. While the lake allows motors, there's no traffic on this lake. If you want some hustle and bustle, the Three Lakes Chain and Sugar Camp Chain are a close drive and there's room to bring your boat and trailer in the driveway.

In the winter months, enjoy a fresh northwoods snowfall, head out to the lake to for some ice fishing or hit the trails with your snowmobile. Snowmobile trails are located less than 1/8 mile from the cabin with easy access to the trails. Come home and enjoy a relaxing sauna!

Rhinelander, Three Lakes, and Eagle River are all within 15 minutes drive.

Sleeping Accommodations:
Bedroom 1 - Queen w/ ceiling fan, new blackout shades, closet with hangers
Bedroom 2 - Queen w/ ceiling fan, new blackout shades, closet with hangers
Living room - 2 large couches (not pull out sofas), new window blinds

Parking:
Ample parking in front of the house with room for a boat trailer

Amenity + damage protection waiver includes:
-Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels)
-A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom.
-PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).

Home Truths:
Sauna is for adults only; use at your own risk.

This property is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties or other rowdy gatherings.

Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.