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Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Hayward

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A large, two-story house with a spacious lawn and a view of a lake.
A pathway leading to a house surrounded by trees and a body of water.
A dining area with large windows, a kitchen sink, and a ceiling fan.
A lakeside patio with a dock, a bench, and outdoor seating.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of seating including sofas and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

14 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 28743 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bass Lake, WI
  • Place, Lac Courte Oreilles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Schoolhouse Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Hayward

On lake.Stay at this Hayward vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lac Courte Oreilles and 2 miles (3 km) of Schoolhouse Lake. Also, Grindstone Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ring Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Schoolhouse Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Round Lake - 19 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Nelson Lake - 23 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Somewhere Else Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trail's End Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beechmoor - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Punk - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stone Lake Pub - ‬14 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.

Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions

Fourteen bedrooms and five bathrooms across 8,000 square feet, on nine acres with 300 feet of private Lac Courte Oreilles shoreline. Your whole group stays under one roof.

SLEEPING

Five king beds, eight queens, one double, five twins, and a crib. Twenty-eight people. Two master bedrooms have en suite baths and their own screen porches, one with two twin beds. Seven more bedrooms run off a single hallway in the west wing.

THE KITCHEN

Commercial, because cooking for 28 is a different job than cooking for six. A six burner Imperial range with two ovens and a flattop grill, a commercial refrigerator, and two dishwashers. The dining table seats 20 at one table. Nobody eats at a kids table.

GATHERING

The main hall runs along the lake with windows the length of it, a wood fireplace, and a sitting area with a TV. There is a second wood fireplace. The game room has a pool table, ping pong, foosball, bumper pool, and a card table.

SUMMER

A private dock with stairs into the water and a sandy bottom for swimming. Two full length courts for basketball and pickleball, with poles for a volleyball net. Bring your net.

FALL

Color peaks in Sawyer County in early to mid October. Wisconsin gun deer season opens the Saturday before Thanksgiving and runs nine days. The Chequamegon mountain bike race is in September.

WINTER

Both fireplaces burn wood. Snowmobile trails are close enough to ride to without trailering. The American Birkebeiner runs Cable to Hayward in late February.

Hayward is under eight miles. Duluth is under two hours.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 14 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 8,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

Property is also known as

360523
Ackwood Lodge Large Private Lakeshore Estate

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions to the airport?

This vacation home is 91.2 mi (110-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Sevenwinds Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions to downtown Hayward?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi away from Hayward.

Ackwood Lodge - The Lodge, LARGE, Private Lakeshore Estate. Perfect for Family Reunions Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Good location, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with our large group of 20. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen is awesome for feeding a crowd. The view is lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family weekend

Good place for a large group to plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a large group

This was a great spot for our large group. Everyone had their own bedroom, plenty of space for cooking and eating group meals, and some room to roam on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the space, so much room to spread out. The large dining hall is perfect for our group of 20. The lake is very clear and clean. Spacious kitchen with ample refrigerator and freezer space for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Easy check in. Plenty of room. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic place! There were 12 adults and everyone had great rooms, plenty of bathrooms, and more than enough space so that we weren’t on top of each other. The weather wasn’t the best but the house had so much to offer that we were never bored. The kitchen and dining area were incredible! Definitely recommend this place to anyone with a large crowd
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Great space for a large family reunion. Besides the great location it has a lot of room for food prep, dining and board games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Option For Large Parties

We stayed at Ackwood Lodge for a long weekend celebrating my sister’s bachelorette. The accommodations were perfect for a larger party. Adam was great with communication and responded quickly. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas/New Years Celebration

The Ackwood Lodge was the perfect spot for our large family celebration! Many bedrooms, dining room tables seat 30, huge well equipped kitchen, 2 wood burning fireplaces--everything we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

Our time at the lodge was wonderful! We have 3 generations going every year. This place was perfect for us! Are planning on making it a yearly event at the lodge. Thank you Adam for being such a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Szymanski's Summer Vacation

We booked this property based on pictures only. The pictures don't show how beautiful it really is. We have been coming up to Hayward for the last five years and this has been the best property. You will never run out of room and fishing right in front of the property was awesome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding party

Great place to plan to have your wedding party stay together. Guys can get ready on one side of the house and ladies on the opposite end of the house. We held the rehearsal dinner there. Plenty of cooking, food storage, and refrigerator space. Beautiful view overlooking the lake. Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

So many aspects of Ackwood Lodge were amazing and wonderful, but for a group of 18 family members from 5 to 76 years old, the feature was the most surprising was the amazingly appointed kitchen….there wasn’t a tool or a device or an appliance that was missing! So rare!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Ackwood Lodge

Our family (23 of us) ranging in age from grandparents to toddlers enjoyed this property immensely. The big dining room was great for evening meals and the kitchen was big enough to hold all our food and cook a big meal. The little kids enjoyed catching sunfish from the dock. The dock accommodated our boats just fine. We found enough to do in Hayward for the kids and took day trips to Duluth and Apostle Islands. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio at night enjoying the view of the lake. Very relaxing and quiet. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What an incredible stay!

My wife and I rented Ackwood to host our immediate families for a weekend, capped off with a marriage ceremony. The lodge was beautiful, spacious, comfortable, and exactly what we expected and hoped it would be. The property surrounding the home was well manicured and perfect for outdoor activities - we played pickleball and basketball, and also went fishing (but didn't catch anything!), as well as just enjoyed sitting on the patio, listening to the lake and the birds. Adam was incredibly supportive with all of our requests and responded with lightning speed to our questions. My wife and I couldn't have had a more perfect, intimate wedding ceremony and so much of that is because of Ackwood. We highly, highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived at this beautiful lakeshore estate, we knew we had found a truly special place. The property is spacious, impeccably maintained, and offers stunning views that instantly make you feel at peace. Every room in the home reflects thoughtful care and attention to detail, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made it feel like home.The amenities were wonderful! Everything we could possibly need was right at our fingertips. We loved the beverage center, patio and grill area, outdoor courts, and certainly the lake and fire pit area! The grounds were beautifully kept, perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or relaxing evenings by the lake. When we needed assistance with a laundry hook-up and a light switch, Mary and Dan responded immediately; and with such genuine kindness, concern, and professionalism. They were both so very sweet.What truly set this stay apart was the incredible hospitality and attentiveness of the team. Their warmth, generosity, and care made us feel valued.This is more than just a vacation rental. It's a place that invites you to relax, reconnect, and create lasting memories. We can’t wait to return. Thank you, Adam!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ackwood Lodge is amazing! The location right on the water is beautiful and the entire back of the house is a wall of windows with incredible views. The kitchen is huge and stocked with everything you need. It was a dream to cook there. The dock was perfect for swimming, fishing and docking our boat. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms had plenty of room. The house was clean, the property is well maintained and it makes for the perfect Northwoods getaway for large groups!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, nice views and very clean and spacious

The lodge is perfect for larger groups, plenty of space to enjoy inside and out. Easy communication with the host to answer any questions. Highly recommend the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect winter getaway

It was a perfect property for our big family of 27. It was really cold but didn't stop the outdoor activities and a quick drive to town and lots of indoor games. The owner was super nice and easy and quick to communicate with! We had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work Leadership Retreat

We had 20 professionals stay for 4 days and 3 nights. We did 24 hours of training, we cooked all of our meals with 4 different cooking teams, we snow shoed on the lake both at night and during the day. All of the rooms were really nice and the entire location was well taken care of We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Family Reunion

Great property that we used to host our family reunion for the last seven years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Amazing property! Plenty of space for a large group. View is fantastic, lots of outdoor space for yard games/basketball/ect. Kitchen is perfect for making large meals. We really enjoyed this place and were very happy with it. Adam was extremely accommodating with our requests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024