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A True Northwood's Cabin Experience!

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Lake Chetac
    1 min walk
  • Edgewater Town Hall
    14 min drive
  • Little Sissbagama Lake
    17 min drive
  • Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
    35 min drive

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About the area

Birchwood

On lake.A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Chetac and 3 miles (5 km) of Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Grutt Island and Edgewater Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 1 min walk
  • Edgewater Town Hall - 14 min drive
  • Birch Lake - 16 min drive
  • Little Sissbagama Lake - 17 min drive
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chit Chat Bar, Grill, and Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pine Ridge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman's Lodge Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A True Northwood's Cabin Experience!

Our cabin is nestled on the east side of Big Lake Chetac offering beautiful views of the lake and fantastic sunsets. Big Lake Chetac is known for its fishing and water recreation. Enjoy coffee in the morning in the screen porch and a bonfire at night in the firepit next to the lake. The cabin has two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, living room with pull-out couch and gas-burning fireplace, family room with wood-burning stove, a/c, furnace, and a fully-equipped kitchen. We have DirecTV, a DVD player with a good collection of movies, as well as books and games for your entertainment at those times when you can drag yourself away from the water. We now have wifi!! You will find a charcoal and gas grill outside. We have a dock for your boat or for great fishing. We are located 25 miles north of Rice Lake and 20 minutes south of the famous tourist destination of Hayward, WI. There are ATV trails just down the road and two nearby boat landings. This is a cozy cabin for a family or couple getaway. We also have a pontoon with a 40 hp engine for rent. Inquire if interested in renting the pontoon.

Property manager

Ryan and Mary Herman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Need to be leashed when outdoors

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat the lake views!
Lovely setting, comfortable cabin, great communication from hosts! Loved the screened in porch and sunsets were phenomenal. We have stayed at many rental properties over the years, and this was one of the only ones I didn’t feel like we needed to clean the kitchen/dishes and disinfect surfaces before settling in. Our two small dogs loved the place and watching the chipmunks. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed cruising, fishing, and channeling to Birch Lake. Didn’t have much luck fishing. Everything was as described on the listing so we knew it wasn’t going to be fancy. I was glad we read reviews to prepare us for the small shower. Yet, the main cabin and porch was charming and more spacious than expected. We fell in love with the lake and Birchwood. Hope to make it back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing and stress free. Caught more fish than we could possibly keep. We ended up catching and releasing most. We would highly recommend this cabin if you want a peaceful and relaxing getaway. Can’t forget the wildlife. Bald eagles above and deer everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Nice location on the lake .was cold and rainy most of the week, so gas fireplace was great We rented the pontoon, but because of the weather didn't use it much. Fishing was tuff but we had good luck off the dock. We caught bluegill , bass ,perch, crappie and northern pike from the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin getaway
My wife and I loved our stay along with our dog. It was a peaceful relaxing cabin on a terrific lake. Lots of fish caught and everything available with the stay. We very much appreciated our time and would love to be back !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, well set up cabin
Very clean and has everything you need! Loved the screen porch so much we are going to add one to our home. The whole place has a nice open feel. Nice grill and appliances. Was a quiet week on the lake which was exactly what we wanted. Fishing was enough to keep you interested but could have been better.,. Beds were comfortable. Awesome place would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your cabin Ryan and Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken S., Streator, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway with a great view of lake
Definite rustic cabin, with great view of lake from deck, kitchen nice to work in with use of grill is handy. Used the pontoon that was available but fishing was not very good while there. Downfall for us was the availability of any wi-fi or phone use which we needed, and the size of bathroom/shower is very small. We rode our ATV a lot on the local trails which was great fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sissy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We truly enjoyed our week on Lake Chetak. The location was very quiet and very peaceful and the Eagles were absolutely gorgeous. When we were not touring the lake on the Pontoon, we spent most of our time relaxing on the very peaceful screened porch or enjoying a nice bonfire. My only wish is that the cabin had Wifi. That said, we plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert a., North Mankato, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly cabin
Great location, comfortable, pontoon makes being at lake perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Congerville Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view of lake. Super clean. Wonderful screened in porch. Will stay here again
Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the campfire!
Nice peaceful setting Good access to lake The fish cleaning station was a plus. Cozy bedroom. Kitchen and eating area very workable. Loved Lake Chetac. Thanks for the pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This cabin was just what we wanted as a family! This property checked all of our boxes. It was great that we could rent a boat and have our four legged family member join us. We had perfect weather with beautiful sunsets. We had great fishing off the dock. The screened in porch was so nice to enjoy all day long. Our dog Lily lived her best life that week at the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in peaceful surroundings
We had a wonderful and relaxing week. Loved the screened porch patio and enjoyed breakfast and dinner overlooking the lake. Loved the eagles. The only downside is the size of the shower, so tiny. Loved the pontoon, worth every penny. Thanks Mary & Ryan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jordan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin on the lake.
Enjoyed our stay. Pontoon was a must without much else to do other than relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal
We loved our time at this perfect little cabin and will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E., JANESVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
We spent a week with the in-laws. Our days were filled with breakfast on the screen porch, fishing from the pier, pontooning and evening fires. The bathroom was a little small, the lighting a little dark, but we enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard D., ROCHESTER

Cabin with a great screened porch
If you are planning to just look out at the lake and enjoy nature then this cabin will work well. We saw deer every day. Eagles landed in the trees out front every day. The sunset from the porch is incredible. If you are planning a fishing trip, then this cabin will probably work just fine. If you want to enjoy the sunshine and the water then you may be disappointed. For the most part, the only sunshine is on the side of the hill, a small portion of the deck or the very end the dock. The lake in front of this cabin is green and weedy. To swim, or for any water sports, you need to go to the center of the lake. Also, carefully consider that you are paying for a cabin with no cell phone coverage and no Internet. Not sure why the cabin does not have Internet since some of the neighboring cabins do.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Easy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cozy!
I wanted a place to stay over New Years and my requirements were a cabin on a lake and a fireplace, this cabin had both plus a wood burning stove. Snow was expected so I asked if I could check in early and the owners mot only allowed that, they had the fireplace and stove going so when I walked in, I was greeted with a toasty and cozy cabin. The cabin is about 15 minutes outside of Birchwood and it is a beautiful drive. I would love to come back in summer and use the screened in porch and deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cabin on the lake
Great cabin that can be utilized throughout the seasons. We happened to come during the start of the colder portion of the year, but it was great with the cozy wood burning stove. Very nice location of the lake. Overall, great property! Highly recommended staying here and enjoying this location. Also, the hosts Ryan and Mary took safe Covid precautions all around, great check-in process, and were very communicative. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin!
The owners have an awesome cabin and property and keep it up meticulously! So clean! Nice personal touches. They really do a great job offering a nice vacation experience here. This was our second time staying here. Great layout, plenty of space for 2-4 (or possibly more) people, and pets allowed so we got to bring our little doggie! Nice two decks - one enclosed and one open. Both are handy to have access to, you can choose which one you want depending on the temperature! Saw deer in the yard right outside the cabin - very cool! Loved having the gas fireplace since we don't have one where we live... and it was very cold outside while we were there, so the "quaintness" and "warmth" were much appreciated! Thank you for an awesome stay! We definitely recommend this terrific cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of colorful heaven
We have stayed at this property three years in a row and it is a phenomenal experience. The owners are great. The property is serene, beautiful and private. The water, the trees, the wildlife and the activities of going on a pontoon, walking our dogs, grilling, sleeping late to the crisp fresh air and being able to spend quality time with our pets and family was divine. Would recommend this highly to everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend away
We had a wonderful time. Weather and location could not have been better. We would love to come back in the summer or fall again. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Madison, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin on the lake
I rented the cabin the week of Labor Day with my 3 adult children. We wanted a getaway where we could get a change of scenery and feel safe during COVID. This was everything we hoped for. Felt away from the crowd but close enough to essentials. Well appointed Kitchen, great screened porch with lovely lake views. Comfy furniture and bedding. It turned out colder than we anticipated, but we had a great time cooking, playing games, etc. was a plus to be able to bring the dog. Great time in a great location!

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation!
The cabin was clean and comfortable, with a good view of the lake. I thought the VRBO listing was accurate. The area was quiet even though there were quite a few resorts, cabins and houses on the lake. We had good weather so the screen porch was a great extra space. The water was pretty green and fishing was slow. The yard between the cabin and the lake was a grassy slope (kinda steep, no steps) and you can’t really go in the water from shore(just good information to have). Loved the fire pit is down by the water, and there is a decent dock that was convenient if you bring a boat. If you rely on your cellphone, service was poor (and no wifi) but better at the end of the dock or out on the lake(again just good information to have).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a phenomenal week!!!
We all had a great week! Great Cabin! Saw countless Bald Eagles. We saw Black Bears, Deer, and other critters. Fishing was pretty slow, not just for us, but for most people I spoke with. It was probably just the time of year. We did catch a few though. The Pontoon Boat was nice, it was clean and worked well, just a little slow as it has just a 25hp motor. But, it worked like a champ and tooled us all over the lakes. The area is beautiful and we loved getting away. I especially liked the little to no cell phone coverage and no internet, lol. Perfect week of disconnecting! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020