It's all in the details...Nostalgic beach decor throughout this 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin on the beach fully furnished for your next getaway! Yes it really is just outside your window! King size plush pillow top bed in one room over looking the beach and 2 single beds in the other. Living room windows (and bedroom window) overlook the lake with clean beach about 2 feet beyond the window. Brand new windows throughout entire cabin. Lake breezes fill the cabin when you open up the windows. Central air and gas furnace, bathroom includes toilet/sink/shower and contains all towels. Full kitchen with blender, electric skillet, toaster, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, oven/stove, pots/pans and dishes. Iron and ironing board provided. Seating for 4 in kitchen, as well as additional dining room table with 4 chairs. Home away from home. Twelve foot gazebo has electricity so you can stay up in the evening enjoying the breeze and playing games without the bugs. (Table and 8 chairs in gazebo). Fire pit also on property with plenty of fire wood. Over 200 feet of dock for your enjoyment all summer long! WIFI available if you choose, or else unplug and get away!
The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play!
- Cabin800 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay2 - 5 nights
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cabin On The Beach
Bedrooms
Owner
Mindy Gadke
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Sep 21, 2018
About Mindy Gadke
Shell Lake has been our family destination for over 60 years! It has been our dream to one day own a cabin, and be able to share it with others so they can make memories and have a similar experience to what we have had growing up. We previously rented cabins, as well as stayed at the public campground. This property is family owned, with our family staying in the main house for a large part of the summer, and periodically throughout the school year (though it could be made available to others if the space is needed).
Mindy Gadke purchased this Cabin in 2013
Why Mindy Gadke chose Shell Lake
Sixty years ago my grandfather packed up my grandmother and their 4 children to drive north until they found something they loved. When they pulled into town they found a sign for Sandy Beach Resort. That's when he decided that this would be the place. When Sandy Beach Resort came up for sale, he wasn't sure how he could manage a resort in Wisconsin, and run his farm in Iowa. My dad has still carried his dream of one day owning a place on Shell Lake, and found it to be reality this past July. Now not only do we have a place to call home, but we can also share the additional cabin with other families so that they can enjoy it too! The previous owners had searched northwest Wisconsin for a few years to find the perfect vacation home, and this was it. When they decided to sell they wanted someone here who would love it as much as they have. And we do!
What makes this Cabin unique
We purchased this property fully furnished and the previous owners had quite the eye for detail! The beautiful sand castle picture and sea shell/sand dollars/fishing theme definitely reminds you that you are on vacation. It was decorated simply, yet beautifully! Unique pieces perfectly placed throughout. The 12 foot screened in gazebo is lined with white icicle lights for late night board games while the children sleep. Wireless Internet is available should you choose to tap into it, or use this as a getaway and chance to unplug from the rest of the world. My husband has restored the bench next to the cabin so everyone can relax and enjoy the view. The view from the living room is also the view from the master bedroom, so you can roll over and wake up to the sun rising over the lake. Generally you can see 10-12 feet down into the lake, so if you go fish on a rock pile, you can watch the fish and feel them nibbling on your line! That was one highlight when I was little. Our beach is quite shallow, so you can allow your little ones to play in the water in front of you without fear of them getting too deep. To us, this is the perfect home away from home!
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
Location Type
- Downtown5-10 minute walk to main street on newly laid black top path
- ResortThis property is a former resort that still carries that resort feel. The resort itself was dissolved and cabins sold off separately each with their own beach front years ago
- Beach ViewBeach view is as seen in picture out living room window as well as bedroom window
- Beachfront97 feet of clean private beach! Just outside your window!
- Lakefront
- Ski-InWe are across the road from trails for snowmobiling/4-wheelers, as well as snowshoeing on the beach. Many cross country ski right across the lake.
- Waterfront
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- InternetWireless Internet available
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenFull Furnished! Blender, toaster, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, oven/stove, pots/pans and dishes, seating for 4 in kitchen and additional 4 in dining area, as well as seating for 4 in gazebo
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionDVD/VCR/TV combo with selection of DVD/VHS tapes. Movie rental (DVD) available at local grocery store, or check out from the local library, approximately 10-15 minute walk or 5 minute drive.
- DVD Player
- BooksSome children's books in case anyone needs a bedtime story
- GamesMonopoly, Pictionary, decks of cards and a few other children's games.
- ToysSand buckets and shovels, chalk, bubbles, ect in closet
- Video LibraryDVD's and VHS for your entertainment
Outside
- Lawn / GardenButterfly garden for your enjoyment as well as plenty of yard for yard games.
- Boat4 person paddle boat and aluminum fishing boat with oars included in any peak season rental, life jackets provided in closet of cabin
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal Grill and grill tools include skewers
- Lanai / GazeboGazebo has electricity, center lighting as well as white icicle Christmas lights around the outer perimeter.
- Tennispublic tennis court between public boat landing and airport
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- museums
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- botanical garden
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- sledding
- walking
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- antiquing
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
- shopping
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- freshwater fishing
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- water skiing
- roller blading
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- hunting
- fly fishing
- tennis
- hiking
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- rafting
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- water tubing
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- snowmobiling
- snorkeling/diving
Notes
- Over 200 feet of dock! Water depth at the end is 48 inches. Feel free to bring your own boat with bumpers to tie up to the dock. We do warn everyone to watch the weather for storms, as they approach quickly. If a storm approaches the option is to use earth anchor (provided) to hold boat in the water during a storm (holds our 4,000 lb boat and allows it enough bounce to not take on water from waves), or best option is to trailer it to prevent damage. Storms are so strong as to overturn a boat lift with a boat in it, as well as detach docks which could damage your boat. Those who are not familiar with Shell Lake do not realize the white caps and storm possibilities on a lake so large. If no storms are in the area you can leave your boat tied up to the dock all week. Dock runs entire length from beach to end of dock which is important as some people don't purchase enough dock so you must walk 100 feet in water to get on their dock or are unable to drive boat up to dock (too shallow water)
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: Noon
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
20 Reviews
Love the cabin and especially the beach!!
We had an amazing stay at the cabin! The cabin is small but clean and the beach and the lake are amazing! Thanks Winston and Mindy!
Great Cabin ! Close to the Lake!
The cabin was very clean and comfortable. It was a easy two block walk to town to enjoy the small town atmosphere. Would definitely rent again. Easy place to relax in.
Great place to get away!
Economical place to stay on a beautiful lake. Owners are friendly and very helpful. Would recommend to others. Our 3rd year in a row staying.
Amazing beach & quaint cabin
We cannot say enough good things about this cabin! The beach and lake are PERFECT for small kids as it’s shallow & sandy. When we were searching for a place to rent the beach/lake was #1 priority for me and this did not disappoint. The cabin is small but exactly what we needed. Comfortably fit 3 adults and one infant. The king size bed was amazingly comfortable. If I could have stolen it I would have. We found all of our needs met. Our only complaint was that the paddle boat didn’t work but that didn’t really effect our stay as we brought our own kayaks. We will absolutely be renting again next summer.
Enjoy the view
What a peaceful place to get away and relax in this cozy cottage! We were here in the late fall so couldn’t enjoy the lake and outdoor activities, but we very much enjoyed to wonderful view out the big picture window in the living room. We did lots of cooking while there and found everything we needed, including, frosted beer glasses in freezer, just waiting for us!
All in all, a very comfy place to stay (plus we enjoyed the many DVD movies...). Owner was very accommodating in letting us stay longer than checkout since we couldn’t check in ‘til later. We really appreciated that!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! So often we don't take the time to get away from life and craft, scrapbook, relax, ect. I'm glad you had the chance to do so, and to enjoy those little details like frozen mugs for drinks :) Happy Holidays!!!
Nice cabin right on the lake
We enjoyed our stay in this cabin. It's right on the lake and the view out the sitting room window is really nice. It was clean and comfortable and the owners are very friendly.
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Annual Sailboat Regatta is beautiful! Held 5 times every summer on Shell Lake. Tube the Namekagon River, ATV/Snowmobiling trails adjacent to property. Rodeo in Spooner 2nd weekend in July. Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward every July/August. Audubon Society nearby with trails. When you are 'up north' you find there is a festival of some kind every weekend almost all summer long! Antiques, wine, and sightseeing galore!
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Contact owner also if something comes up and you need to cancel. We will make every attempt to re-rent it on your behalf, but your deposit or more may not be refunded if we are unable to find a renter for your stay.