Make memories at Paradise Point! Pack light because we include a lot. EXTERIOR: Sand Beach, Clear Water 3 Piers 2 Firepits+Free Wood 10 Adirondack Chairs 3 Kayaks, 2 Paddleboards, 1 Canoe, 4 Hammocks, 5 Bikes BBQ Grill EV Outlet Rentals on-site: Pontoon & Fishing Boat + 2 e-Bikes INTERIOR: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 2 XL Cots, 1 Baby Crib Sauna for 6 Well-equipped Kitchen Dining for 6 Dishwasher Family room w/HDTV & Electric Fireplace 3-season Screened Sunroom Washer/Dryer Paradise Point is located at the end of a secluded 25-acre wilderness peninsula on Big Martha Lake. Big Martha is a private 175-acre lake with no public access! We rent the 1st floor lake level apartment in our 3,600 SF lakefront home. We live in the 2nd floor of our home. We often camp and hike, so we may not be present during your visit. Tim & Roxanne are retired longtime residents of the Northwoods, and can assist you with concierge services and unique insider tips about our local area. Paradise Point is Dog-Friendly but you must agree to our HOUSE RULES (at the bottom of the page) and be responsible for clean up and any damage caused by your dog. EXTERIOR-For more information and videos, check out our Paradise Point WI website or Face book page. Enjoy the large screened-in sun room with patio furniture, views of crystal clear spring-fed lake water, easy slope to a sand beach, large well-manicured lawn areas, great fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and two fire pits. Although you will have endless opportunities for fun, you will also have privacy and solitude in our remote location. Paradise Point is open and ready year-round with all the things you need for great Northwoods family fun in every season! Paradise Point has a level approach to the sand beach on Big Martha lake. Catch pan fish like bluegill and sunfish right off our piers, with occasional perch and bass. Get in a boat and find larger fish like northern, musky, bass, crappie, and walleye. The outdoor common areas (driveway, 2 campfire pits, beach areas, 3 piers, and lawn area) are shared with your hosts. We respect your personal space and will limit contact as you prefer. In the fall, the colors are beautiful in the Northwoods. The stargazing opportunities are amazing, and viewing of the Northern Lights in fall can be spectacular from Paradise Point. INTERIOR Paradise Point is the 1st floor lake level apartment in our 3,600 SF lakefront home. Create your own meals with a full and well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances, 6-person dining table, and dishwasher. Or cook outside on the BBQ grill and enjoy your meals in the screened-in sun room on a family sized picnic table with additional comfortable seating. The sun room is great for bug-free eating and lounging. Drink your morning coffee or savor your favorite glass of wine in the 6-person sauna while watching the cozy electric fireplace and enjoying a view of nature and Big Martha Lake. Paradise Point is perfect for relaxing, with two spacious bedrooms featuring down comforters (in winter) and luxury hotel pillows. Enjoy a great night’s sleep in the Lakeview bedroom on the memory foam king bed or in the Bear’s Den Pointview bedroom on the pillow-top queen bed. The Lakeside bedroom also has a romantic electric fireplace and a comfortable reading chair with foot rest! Both bedrooms feature the owner’s wood-crafted furniture, large closets to store personal items, plus extra pillows and blankets that will keep you warm in bed or as you enjoy an evening out in the enclosed sun room during the crisp fall/spring months. In addition, the Family Room area has an EZ-SOFA that easily converts to a comfortable queen-sized memory foam bed (no bars in your back on this mattress)! For increased flexibility in your sleeping options, we also include a baby crib and two extra large single camp cots with memory foam mattresses. If you need to work while at Paradise Point, we have a desk with office chair, high speed Wi-Fi, a black and white WiFi printer, and a 22” LED computer monitor. Your Family room has a Smart HD TV, electric fireplace, and a comfortable electric recliner. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, with a dining table and six chairs (plus included highchair), a dishwasher, oven/range, microwave, family size refrigerator, both Keurig and Bunn coffee makers, Ninja blender, Insta-Pot, electric griddle, and toaster to help you to prepare and enjoy amazing meals during your stay. All basic kitchen amenities are included, such as plates, silverware, glasses, pots & pans, cooking and baking utensils, ovenware, kitchen linens, napkins, paper towels, basic spices, olive oil, and more. Your full bathroom includes luxurious bath towel sets for 6 and a starter supply of shampoo, conditioner, and soap. The 6-person sauna gives you an amazing view of the lake while you relax and detoxify your body in the soothing heat. Your sauna experience includes towels, a water bucket with ladle, and a variety of sauna scents. Your lake-level apartment also features a large private storage closet to hang coats, store luggage, and store large personal items. The storage closet also contains towels for the sauna and/or beach, extra paper goods, linens, towels, high chair, a pack & play, a toddler airbed, a baby crib, blankets, extra pillows, iron & ironing board, and more. ACTIVITIES Hike, bicycle, or drive right from Paradise Point to the nearby trailheads. Hundreds of miles of connecting recreation trails are available for your enjoyment. Well-groomed cross country ski trails are available within a five-mile drive. Search the web for Mecca or WinMan trails for more information. We are located about 30 minutes south of the world famous Copper Peak Ski Jump, the Midwest’s finest ski hills, and endless hiking opportunities in the Black River Harbor and Porcupine Mountain Wilderness areas. Stretch your legs skiing, hiking or biking, and revel in the beauty of a campfire (wood included) or take a sauna as you end your day. EV (Electric Vehicle) FRIENDLY We encourage guests to bring electric cars by providing a charging receptacle - ask for more information. Charging is free for guest vehicles if used during non-peak hours (weekdays 8PM-8AM CT plus all weekends and holidays). Internet access speed tests (Mbps download/upload): Broadband 100+/20+ Verizon 10/3 US Cellular 10/3 We designed our first floor lake level guest suite to be a private paradise with separate access for our guests. Paradise Point guests have 2 private entrances. Paradise Point includes free parking for 2 vehicles; however, with prior approval of owners, guests may request temporary parking for up to 4 vehicles. The Paradise Point guest suite makes up the lower level of our home. Our permanent residence is the upper level. We are an active couple who come and go, so we may not be present during your stay. However, we will always be available by text or phone to assist you with any questions you may have. The outdoor common areas (beach, 2 campfire pits, docks, and lawn area) are shared with us and occasional visiting family members. Also, you will sometimes see us outdoors as we do our routine property maintenance such as mowing lawn or splitting campfire wood. We have also prepared an extensive User Guide to provide useful information on all the Paradise Point amenities. Big Martha Lake, in Mercer Wisconsin, is a 175-acre spring-fed private lake with no public access. Mercer is the home of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, offering nearly 19,000 acres of water and 35,500 acres of public land for you to use and enjoy throughout the year. The Northwoods is home to several old growth forests. Mercer also has numerous snowmobile, ATV, hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails. Within a 30 minute drive are several ski hills in Ironwood, Michigan. - Search the web for Ski UP to find more information. - Search the web for MeccaTrails for local cross country skiiing, snowshoeing, and hiking information. See a property overview video on the ParadisePointWI website. Finally, Ralph Capone owned a home on Martha Lake until the late 1960’s. Many guests like to see Dillinger’s bullet holes at the Little Bohemia Restaurant just a few miles south of Mercer on Highway 51. Paradise Point is 1.5 miles from Mercer, a town with a grocery store, several gas stations and restaurants, and access to biking, hiking, and ATV/snowmobile trails. The grocery store has a wide selection of adult beverages, a moderate grocery selection, and closes early on Sundays evenings. Paradise Point has two entrances, the main entrance is accessible via pin-pad, while the lakefront/sunroom side is accessible through the screened-in sun room (glass windows in colder seasons). Your space is completely private and we respect your privacy. With our active lifestyle, we come and go often. Self-check in is available, but we prefer in-person in order to provide our guests with a tour of Paradise Point and its many amenities and safety features. A comprehensive User Guide will be presented to you at check-in so that you have answers to the most common questions and you are comfortable in operating all amenities. We have just a few simple house rules which are required for all guests and visitors: 1. Smoking and vaping are prohibited anywhere on our property. 2. You must agree to our HOUSE RULES (at the bottom of the page) and be responsible for clean up and any damage caused by your dog(s). 3. Keep your campfires within designated campfire rings. 4. Guests are not permitted to bring their own motorized boats, ATV/UTVs, snowmobiles, or trailers. 5. Due to the secluded nature of our lake, loud parties are prohibited. Keep noise to a minimum from dusk to dawn.