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Christmas Open Secluded Getaway Access to 2 Lakes & Outdoor Sauna

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Christmas Open Secluded Getaway Access to 2 Lakes & Outdoor Sauna

Great Fishing, Swimming, & Relaxing: Enjoy spectacular sunrises over Big Chetac Lake and then relax with a cold one to enjoy the sunset over a small private lake. The deck has a built in fire pit and gazebo to enjoy outdoor living to the fullest and the view can't be beat! Sweat out those toxins in the large outdoor sauna with changing room located next to the deck. The master bedroom has its own private deck with views of both lakes. The heavily wooded lot is 2.9 acres and there is tons of room to explore. Fish Big Chetac or enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of the small lake behind the house. Great fishing on Big Chetac over 2000 acres to explore!

Interior has the Up North Feeling with pine tongue and groove siding. The kitchen has a dishwasher and a extra large farm sink. The bathrooms have ceramic tile throughout. The basement has a 3rd bathroom and lots of fun activities.

Big Chetec is a great lake for recreation and fishing with over 2,000 acres of 'boatable' water to explore. There are multiple places on the lake to rent fishing boats or pontoons so that you can enjoy the sand bar on the lake as well as a couple of islands to explore and potentially camp on. The property has 700ft of wooded lake shore with a dock for your boat and for swimming. You will need to cross the road to get to the Big Chetec Lake front but it will be worth it!

This is a great place to come any time of year with nearby attractions in Birchwood, Hayward, Spooner, and Rice Lake. The cabin is surrounded by many ATV/Snowmobile trails to enjoy and you will love exploring the wooded lot. 4 Wheel drive is recommended in the winter to get up the driveway.

If you prefer to stay at home you can enjoy a Foosball, ping pong, and air hockey in the basement. You can also choose to snuggle up with a good book on either of the decks or in the cozy living room.

Property manager

Jon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping or drugs of any kind

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Drop off off of back of property

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
Note from host: Email with details
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b57c5ex
Secluded North Woods Getaway With 2 Lake Views Cabin
Secluded North Woods Getaway With 2 Lake Views Birchwood
Secluded North Woods Getaway With 2 Lake Views Cabin Birchwood

About the neighborhood

Map
Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edgewater Town Hall - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Little Sissbagama Lake - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Brandt Lake - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 22 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chit Chat Bar, Grill, and Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pauls Pizza Den - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thanksgiving Open Secluded Getaway Access to 2 Lakes & Outdoor Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thanksgiving Open Secluded Getaway Access to 2 Lakes & Outdoor Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Thanksgiving Open Secluded Getaway Access to 2 Lakes & Outdoor Sauna located?

This family-friendly Birchwood cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Chetac and Birch Lake. Garbutt Island and Little Sissbagama Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Christmas Open Secluded Getaway Access to 2 Lakes & Outdoor Sauna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 116 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

Beautiful
Very beautiful view and nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the lakes!
Great stay overall! We loved the option of exploring both lakes and our son caught fish at both locations. We did lots of swimming and kayaking in the big lake and the water was warm. Beautiful deck and fire pit area too. Although the mosquiitos were thick outside once we started the fire at night they didn't both us and we were able to enjoy smores and campfire time. Just a heads up there is a decent amount of walking to both lakes, including steps and slopes. Overall a great house and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice stay. The cabin was clean with plenty of space for our family. Had everything that you needed. The lake was beautiful, we rented a pontoon and spent a lot of time on it. Also enjoyed the kayaks and Lily pad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F., Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time.
There are plenty of different activities to keep everyone happy. From the sauna, to the games and tv's for indoor activities. Then outdoors you have 2 lakes to choose from. There were a ton of mosquitoes and horse flies, but it has been an extremely rainy year. Thankfully we had almost no rain for our entire stay and were able to enjoy both lakes. The road between the lake and the house was busier than expected for such a remote area. It is not a problem crossing to go to the lake, it helps if you listen to make sure there is not a car coming around the corner. We brought our bikes thinking we'd bike around on the country roads, but we didn't feel like it would have been safe on a narrow winding highway with no shoulders. Plenty of water activities and equipment to use. The rear lake is surrounded by a bog, it is pretty cool, but only the daring would probably want to try swimming in it. There is also a beaver den right by the dock and we regularly saw beavers. Thanks for letting us rent this place, we had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Excellent place to kick back and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Cabin was large and comfortable for our big group. Hosts had everything there that we could've needed. Communication was great. We would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michala G.

Cabin weekend
Overall property was nice. Good location. Quiet and tucked away. Worked for a small get together of family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K., South English,

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Was a lovely place to recover, reflect and gather as a family after the funeral of my father. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Beautiful and secluded. Fall colors and scenery calming and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
A great range of activities, both indoors and outdoors. The secluded private lake was especially enjoyable for fishing and wildlife viewing. It felt like we were at a remote Canadian lake. The kids enjoyed fishing, swimming, and kayaking in Lake Chetac. Very comfortable beds and spacious layout. Good all-around vacation spot that reminded me of my childhood trips up north.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Harry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
The house was very clean and fully stocked. We were very impressed with everything that was included with the rental. It was a long walk to both of the lakes, but once we got there it was great. It was a good house for a large group, plenty of beds as well as extra bedding. The basement did get cool , even with the air off, but we just added another blanket at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., Johnson Creek, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Enjoyed our time in Birchwood. Property was clean and had everything we needed for our week stay. Great setting for relaxing time off of the back deck and also we docked our boat with no issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anne-Marie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Overall, it worked well for our family. We loved the huge kitchen table. This was one of the few times our family gathering (11 people) could accommodate everyone at one time to eat and play games. We enjoyed the variety of games in the basement (air hockey, ping-pong, etc). We didn't realize that there isn't any beach access by either of the docks, so our kids didn't want to swim where they couldn't easily touch. Fishing off the dock on the big lake was fruitful. Although it was a bit tricky to get the canoes and kayaks down to the waterfront and back up on the racks, we did enjoy paddling around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Chisago city

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
House had great space, cleanliness and the owner was very prompt on replies to all inquiries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalya B., New Berlin,Waukesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
It was a perfect vacation in the woods for 10 of us. Beautiful house with everything we needed for worries free getaway. Very clean! Kitchen has everything you need for cooking. Comfortable beds for rest , great living room , big kitchen to hang out . We were watching amazing sunset on the deck with beautiful view of the nature.Spending time by the fire singing and playing guitars( be prepare for mosquitoes). We enjoyed very much spending time on the water- swimming, kayaking, fishing . The check in and out were easy. Thank you ,Jon ,for been such a good host , responding quickly, and made our stay relaxing and memorable . We definitely would like to come again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northwoods
This cabin offers many “home” comforts from the large dinning table for dinners to spacious rooms. It has an inviting tone and send off of “come again.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Woodland Getaway
We came here for our girls weekend, and really enjoyed ourselves. The deck had a great overlook of the woods and the gazebo was a nice getaway from the mosquitoes. It was on and off raining all weekend and there were plenty of board games to play. We also went river tubing (Jack’s Canoe Rental 40 minute drive) and had a great time. The big lake was clean and refreshing to swim in. Something to be aware of though, if you have mobility difficulties, neither the big lake or the little lake will be accessible to you. The big lake has a dock with a ladder, but the shore is not a walkout and the little lake’s path would be too difficult. The host was kind and communicated quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has the extras
This is a great place to rent has the little extras that add to the stay. The worst part were the misquotes. However, the screened in area helped immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway!
We had a wonderful time at this property with lots of things to do inside and outside. We had a lot of rain so it was nice to use the ping pong table and playing board games. With a mobile baby it was very child-friendly too. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin!
We had a such a great time at the cabin. The property was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots, pans, and utensils for cooking. The cabin was really spacious and the basement was a hit with the whole family! Jon was a great host and quick to answer all our questions. We hope to come back when the lake isn’t frozen but we still had a great time snow shoeing the ice age trail. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary K., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Deer Camp
A very nice rental. The place was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Jon is an excellent host and responded to our questions quickly. Our group had several trailers with ATV’s which was not ideal for turning around in the driveway but we were able to park them on his property across the road so it worked out okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best dual purpose place in Wisconsin!
3rd time at this beautiful property! We enjoy the beautiful crappy lake for fishing and use our pontoon boat for sunset cruises and to find a tavern on the lake. The deck is stunning with an amazing fireplace. Dual tv's in case groups have different interests. Awesome place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Essie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVELY STAY
Lovely Stay Was Disappointed the Jet Tub Didn't Work Everything Was Awsome FAMILY DIDNT WANT TO GO.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northwoods vacation rental
Lovely home with everything you need for a comfortable relaxing vacation! Property owner was very responsive to any questions we had. House was well kept and very clean. It was furnished with everything we needed and extra attention to the smallest of details, like nightlights throughout, flyswatters, hair dryers in bathrooms and both a regular and kuerig coffee maker. We loved the huge living room sofa and dining room table that had room for all of us! The game room in the basement was enjoyed by all, as was the zip line on the way to the back lake! We enjoyed paddling around Lake Chetek in the canoes and kayaks provided. This was an excellent rental property and we highly recommend it! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022