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A True Northwood's Cabin Experience!

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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
  • Single level property
  • 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

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

True Northwood's Cabin Experience Birchwood
True Northwood's Experience Birchwood
True wood's Experience Birchw
A True Northwood's Experience
A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! Cabin
A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! Birchwood
A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! Cabin Birchwood

About the area

Map
Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 1 min walk
  • Edgewater Town Hall - 14 min drive
  • Little Sissbagama Lake - 17 min drive
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 22 min drive
  • Big Sissbagama Lake - 24 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

Frequently asked questions

Is A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Chetac and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Grutt Island and Edgewater Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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

Curtis S.

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

Chantel M.

A wonderful little cabin!
Despite the fact that i ended up on crutches 2 days before our trip, it was a wonderful stay and we enjoyed every minute of it. The pontoon was awesome and we spent a great deal of time on the water. The cabin was clean and cozy. Would definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert a.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

10/10 Excellent

jordan f.

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

Terri B.

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

Andrea M.

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 C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Sarah M., Kankakee, IL

Super cute and quaint!
We loved this property! The views of the lake were amazing! I was impressed with how clean and comfortable the cabin was. The icing on top of the cake was that we had our dog with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sissy H.

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

Amanda S.

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

8/10 Good

Ken S., Streator, IL USA

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

Larry H.

Rest lake vacation
Very peaceful lakeside location! Good bluegill fishing right off the dock. Renting the pontoon made the vacation, we were on it every day. Easy drive to Hayward shopping and sites, lots of bar/grills in the area. The screened porch was a lifesaver, the mosquito conditions were prime with the wet summer. Owners right next door, were available but not intrusive at all. Cottage was very well kept and very comfortable. Very nice lakeside cottage, highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Great place on fabulous lake
The property setting is beautifully situated overlooking the lake. The cabin is roomy enough and nicely equipped. The screened in porch is a fabulous place to enjoy morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. The deck is a nice size and is the perfect spot to watch the sun set. A fish cleaning station with running water is awesome for cleaning the beautiful pan fish caught on Big Lake Chetac. The lake is fabulous with lots of room to have some fun and play, relax, or go fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S., Amboy, IL

Family Vacation
My husband, 2 year old son, dog and I stayed 7 days here. Our intention was finding a cabin in Northern Wisconsin to return to yearly. Upon pulling up we knew this was the place. From the wall of windows over looking the lake, the quaint space, the screened in porch and all the way to the amazing dock and boat. This cabin had everything. It was perfect for our family to grow and still continue returning too, but small enough to be close together and create memories. The owners answered every question we had. We also have a SXS and the road in front of the cabin leads to trails to access near by restaurants, bars, and towns. Birchwood is such a beautiful quaint town, as well. The restaurants were delicious and the grocery store had everything we needed. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie M., Allendale, MI

Erik, Steph & Lady
This is our second time renting this property. We absolutely love this cabin!!! This year we took our dog with us and she LOVED it also!! We rarely left the lake. We rented the pontoon, which was very comfortable, spacious and low maintenance. We visited Chit Chat & Sportsmen's which have dog friendly patios. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable and both rooms were spacious. AC/Heater was available but not needed due to the gentle breezes from the lake and shade trees. It did rain some nights and we found the DVD selection more than accommodating. There were cards and board games also. We used the fire pit more this year than last, the bugs didn't bother us at all, but bring your own spray just in case. The sunsets and sunrises are breath taking! We fished a little but released anything we caught, locals told us the fishing is very good on the lake. Plenty of pots, pans, kitchen accessories and cleaning supplies. We brought extra towels which worked out well, our lab discovered the water.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Everything I hoped for ... and more
I've been looking for a new north woods "getaway" ever since the last rental cabin I used to go for the past 6 years was sold and became a residence. My choices are limited since I always like bringing my 2 dogs, one of which is a Golden Retriever who loves the water. Well, I took a brief little 2-day vacation to kind of "test drive" this cabin up near Birchwood and it was everything I had hope for and then some. Plenty of room, lots of great atmosphere, very quiet, nice and private, extremely clean and all the comforts of home - but still with a little roughing-it feel of a log cabin. Fishing off the dock was incredible. In maybe 3-4 total hours of fishing, I caught 6 nice small mouth bass, 2 perch and some bluegill by just casting 20-25 feet away from the dock. I am really looking forward to coming back next summer, renting the great pontoon boat they have there and really exploring what appears to be a fish-rich lake. One of the best parts of the whole trip was that my entire time there I was NOT bothered at all by any mosquitoes or biting flies (which is usually one the drawbacks of any north woods vacation). I was even out at night using my telescope and never got bothered at all by any bugs. I can't wait to come up next summer.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

craig t.

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

Krista S.

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

Dawn E., JANESVILLE

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.

Wonderful
Easy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021