Peaceful Nature Escape on Little Portage Lake!

Newly Remodeled | Canoe & Kayak Provided | BBQ Ready Step into a magical Northwoods backdrop and let your stress melt away at this Land O’ Lakes vacation rental! 'New Memories' is a decked out 1940s 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage that blends old-time charm with modern comfort. Fish off the private dock, explore nearby trails, or unwind to the soothing sounds of wildlife. Then, end the day relaxing by the fire or taking in a stunning sunset from the deck. Your gateway to the great outdoors awaits! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 4: 2 twin XL beds - Living Room: 1 plush queen futon (bedding provided) - Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib w/ mattress pad, changing table & bassinet layer INDOOR LIVING - Pine walls, hardwood floors - 2 Smart TVs - Gas fireplace - Board games & books - 8-person dining table OUTDOOR LIVING - Private dock, canoe & kayak - Deck w/ lake view - Outdoor dining, gas grill BATHROOMS - 1 shower, 1 shower/tub combo - Towels, facial washcloths, makeup remover wipes - Shampoo & conditioner, body wash, hair dryers in each bathroom FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher (dish detergent provided) - Drip coffee maker & electric tea kettle - Coffee (regular & decaf), tea, hot chocolate & mini vegan marshmallows - Sugar, liquid stevia, honey, vegan creamer - Toaster, 2 waffle irons, electric skillet - Crockpot, Vitamix - Stand mixer, bread maker - Cooking & baking equipment, cookie sheets & cooling racks, spices - Indoor & outdoor dishware, leftover storage containers - 4 snack tables & 2 padded folding chairs for additional dining GENERAL - Self check-in, free WiFi - Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, trash bags/paper towels - Linens, hand soap - Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans - Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors FAQ - Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM) - 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story cottage, half step required to enter - Additional interior half step required to access kitchen - Portable ramp provided PARKING - Driveway (4 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Lakefront retreat surrounded by 240,000 acres of public land - Near waterfalls, hiking trails, horseback riding, snowshoeing, wildlife spotting & bird-watching - Easy access to scenic drives, canoeing & kayaking, 700+ miles of TV & snowmobile trails, dog sled races - 3 miles to Storybook Garden, Land O Lakes Tennis/Pickleball Courts, Snowflake Ice Rink (free skating) - 3 miles to Northern Waters Museum - 14 miles to McCormack's Cisco Chain Marina - 65 miles to Gogebic-Iron County Airport, 164 miles to Green Bay Austin Straubel Int'l Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking in the cottage or ANYWHERE outside on the property - No pets allowed. If you will be traveling with dog sled dogs, please let the Guest Contact know before arrival, and they will help find a warm place for the dogs to stay - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Please, no yelling outside during quiet hours, and snowmobiles must be silenced by 10:00 PM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This single-story cottage requires using a half step to enter; 1 additional interior half step is required to access the kitchen. A portable ramp is also provided - Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is by the front door facing outward. Camera 2 is on the back deck monitoring the rear entrance. Camera 3 is on the side of the cottage facing the side yard. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion