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Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.

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A glass of beverage on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
A cabin with a porch, a garage, and a sign indicating it is a cabin.
A kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee maker, mugs, and tea containers.
A spacious living area with a dining table, two sofas, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayward Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hayward

With a stay at this vacation home in Hayward, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Nelson Lake and a 3-minute drive from Smith Lake. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Totagatic Wildlife Area and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Eytcheson Park.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hayward Lake - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Round Lake - 20 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 21 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 22 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild River Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.

Relaxing vacation home located seven miles from downtown Hayward. Great fishing lake located on a quiet road.
Two story walkout with expansive views of the lake from both levels. Two bedrooms and a bath upstairs and two bedrooms and a bath down allows for optional privacy for larger groups. The deck on the second level offers spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area.
Four kayaks and a canoe are available for use. Gas grill with full kitchen. Pets welcome.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Wheelchair accessible

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Maximum two dogs (sorry, no cats)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Nelson Lake Retreat Beautiful Views of the Lake Both Inside out
Nelson Lake Retreat beautiful views of the lake both inside out.

Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake views are amazing and the sunsets even better! My adult children and I enjoyed the kayaks and my kids fished off the dock every day. The kitchen is fully stocked and the space was perfect for my family of five. Best vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful setting
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great location, wonderful to be able to bring our dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful house for our family to come together and enjoy the water for fun and fishing. Rooms were spacious and Beds were super comfortable! I love the coffee bar and fully stocked kitchen. Could use some maintenance though. Had AC issues with water in the basement so had to deal with maintenance during the stay. Showers weren't optimal, Boat lift didn't work and could also use a better vacuum for pet hair cleanup. Also...didn't notice that this house does not include a washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family week

Our family had a wonderful and stress free vacation. Great location and nice dock to fish from. Very clean and well-maintained property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a wonderful week at the cabin. Layout was great for our family. Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family togetherness

We very much enjoyed our time at this lake home- especially nice since we had young kids and a dog
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends get away

Very nice place with plenty of room for everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing!

It was very quiet and relaxing. The cabin was very clean, nice and cool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nelson Lake Retreat

Beautiful! We will be trying to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

Very nice stay. We enjoyed the kayaks and boat dock. The house was clean and had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this home on Nelson Lake. The place was ready on time, clean and furnished with all the necessities and more for our stay. The cabin was as advertised and we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birke Trip

Excellent vacation home very close to Hayward for all Birke activities! Pet friendly and also fully equipped kitchen for home cooked meals, staying home with our pet was important to us!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birki house

Grate location and place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space

Clean, and well maintained space. Wonderful stay on Nelson lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family gathering

We want to get our kids and grandkids together once a year and this is how we do it. Swimming...fishing and relaxing near water. This was a really nice venue to do that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Week

We love this property. It’s perfect for our kids and grandkids to enjoy. We appreciate that we can also bring our dogs with us. They love swimming in the lake. We look forward to staying there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, very clean. The dock set up is challenging to maneuver boats in and out. Communication with owner was slow. Overall a great rental, would go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

The location was beautiful but the house was not real clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and relaxing

We had a great time! Close to many small towns for shopping, great fishing, boating, kayaking, nice places to eat at, lots of wildlife and beautiful views. Make sure to bring bottled water high iron in the water, bring extra bath towels, washcloths and hand towels (not enough),and hand soap for kitchen. Overall great place and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of summer vacation

The property was very nice, the lake is very nice, unfortunately the fish were not biting, but we still had a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great spot on a very nice lake

This was as advertised. A peaceful and very nice lake home. We loved the location and enjoyed what both the lake and Hayward had to offer. So many positives with this vacation spot. What would even make it better is the addition of a washer/dryer and water softener with iron filter. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

The property was clean. The dock on the water was wobbly. The deck and steps outside needed stain. I didn’t think we met Amy. A woman and her son were cleaning up to 4pm check in time and I’m not sure it was Amy Didn’t identify her self and said sh would be back tomorrow to bring another water canister. The rest of week was good!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We were there 3 years ago it looked the same. Had a Kerig now that was nice . didn’t have any issues My sisters rented a few doors down an aunt and sister in law rented a couple of miles away. It worked out well. Use to be a restaurant/bar at the end that was nice but was changed to a private resort ( we knew that ahead of time) missed that. Added a dog at the last minute but was not a problem! Overall it was a good time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sept stay

Property was set up very nicely. Beds were very comfortable. Lacked hand towels in bathrooms. No outside garbage cans. In a week you acquire a fair amount of trash. Saw neighbor and offered to pay him to allow us to add to his trash cans since we were uncomfortable leaving it on the porch as suggested. The bedroom carpets all had significant amount of pet stains on them. The oven and stove could use a good cleaning as well. Be aware that the water is maybe safe to drink but I wouldn’t. It was quite brown. Be sure to bring drinking water with you. The location was fabulous. The pier was nice as well
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023