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

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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • American Birkebeiner Trail
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Hayward

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nelson Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Smith Lake with a stay here. Totagatic Wildlife Area and Eytcheson Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Hayward Information Center - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Hayward Lake - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 25 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza Parloure - ‬11 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.

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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
  • Living room

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Rules

Wheelchair accessible

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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: 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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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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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina K., Waupaca wi

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, great location, wonderful to be able to bring our dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

DAVE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nelson Lake Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

Liked: Cleanliness

90th birthday for mumsy

Beautiful 4 bedroom home and location (2 bdrms up/2bedrms down with fully exposed walkout basement, gorgeous views, adorable decor, privacy (dead end road), peaceful, accomodating host/manager met all of our needs (a beautiful cooler/water filter system) and the manager filled twice with bottled H20, and took the garbage! Nice private dock, yard and fire pit! Really, no complaints! The only concern was a swimming beach access on the property. With several people with disabilities, we could not swim or wade from our shore (boulders for erosion control with steep bank). Would have loved and really missed a small beach (my whole family are part fish! lol). However, a few miles down the road toward Hayward was a gorgeous public boat landing and beach! The only hassle was loading/unloading all of our gear. All in all...a great vacation!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for multiple families

The photos don't do this cabin justice! Everything was better than expected. Beds were comfortable, however the kids would have preferred bunks (4 girls, 2 per room). Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked, including a crockpot, high end blender, roasting pan, etc. Nice gas grill as well. Per other reviews, the iron is very noticeable in the water, however they did provide drinking water and the smell was not as bad as you would expect. As for outside, we enjoyed the use of the kayaks, put a few of our own hammocks up in the trees and spent as much time as possible relaxing. The lake was too weedy for our kids near the shore/dock, but we brought our own boat and rented a pontoon from a nearby resort so we spent every day cruising the expansive lake and beaching on Big Island for swimming fun. We loved how close we were to town, trails for our ATV (plenty of parking for trailers) and how close we were to resorts for a quick stop via water or ATV. Amy was easy to work with, great at communication, and very welcoming. We loved our stay and would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Mary Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing!

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends get away

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Wayne & Michelle D.

Nice and quiet

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave S., Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R., Wauwatosa, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Nelson Lake

Great location Excellent kayaks Plenty of room Could use some dish towels
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay. Three siblings and our spouses. Property was very clean, the kitchen was well equipped for our needs and the cabin had plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

This cabin was everything that we’d hoped for. The place was spacious, clean, and offered wonderful views of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022