Home on the Lake AND Snowmobile / ATV Trails

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Entire home

East facing sliding doors to watch the sunrise over the lake

Over an acre of space and 165 feet of frontage for outdoor activities

Sliding doors exit to the deck and overlook the lake

TV equipped with Netflix, a Chromecast, and a DVD player

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Hayward, WI

Nelson Lake

1 min walk

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital

14 min drive

American Birkebeiner Trail

17 min drive

Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)

13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Come enjoy Meraki Bay! A 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on popular Nelson Lake.
The home was completely updated in 2021.
Situated on a large 1 1/2 acre lot, the home boasts 165 feet of footage in a quiet bay on the Southeast side of the 2700-acre lake. The large yard has room for outdoor sports, grilling, or a campfire. The private dock allows you to fish without leaving home or dock your boat for your stay. Nelson Lake is known for bass, walleye, and pan fish. It also great for pontooning and water skiing. We have purchased 2 brand new Old Town Fishing Kayaks which are available to rent during your stay. There are multiple resorts located right on the lake to boat up or drive up for dining or drinks.
The living room and kitchen boast beautiful views of the lake. This is a great place to start your morning with coffee and end your evening with a gorgeous view of the stars.
The home is designed for 4 adults, but could sleep up to 6. (4 Adults & 2 Children/teenagers)
Bedroom 1 has a queen-sized bed.
Bedroom 2 has a queen-sized bed and twin bunk beds.
Bathroom 1 has a toilet, sink, and shower / tub combo.
Bathroom 2 has a toilet and sink and is located in Bedroom 2.
The home has a fridge, stove, microwave, coffee pot, and tv (with Netflix and a Chromecast). Additional kitchen appliances like a blender and crockpot are also included. It is climate-controlled with a furnace and central air conditioning. The living room and dining room both open up to a wrap-around porch.
The home is located directly on Snowmobile Trail 4 and Snowmobile / ATV Trail 19. It is less than 3 miles from thousands of acres of Sawyer County land.
While there is plenty to do right at the home, it is also close to several destinations including 6.2 miles from Hayward, 6.9 miles to Seely, 14 miles from Cable, and 30 miles from Spooner.
Close to lakes, trails, resorts, recreation, shopping, the casino, and festivals. Notable nearby attractions include the Birkebeiner trail and the Chippewa Flowage.

Property manager

George Eliopoulos

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

4 adults 2 children max.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Garbage shall be placed in republic containers and taken to where drive meets road on Thursday evenings. $150.00 Charge if not done.

Renter will forfeit $1000.00 security deposit for any pet not agreed to by owner and $150.00 per night charge per person for unapproved guests.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Park Theater and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at American Birkebeiner Trail and HookStone Winery. Tremblays Sweet Shop and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Hayward, WI

What's nearby

Nelson Lake - 1 min walk
Hayward Lake - 12 min drive
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 14 min drive
American Birkebeiner Trail - 17 min drive
Round Lake - 23 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Louie’s Bar and Bites - ‬13 min drive
‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Coop's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the Lake AND Snowmobile / ATV Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home on the Lake AND Snowmobile / ATV Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the Lake AND Snowmobile / ATV Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home on the Lake AND Snowmobile / ATV Trails located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Hayward is on a lake, steps from Nelson Lake and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Tremblays Sweet Shop and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TJ A.

6 Feb 2024

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

Great Place - Awesome Owner

My nine year old son is a fishing fanatic, so for Christmas his gift was a father/son ice fishing trip. This home has everything an entire family could ever want for an awesome up north getaway or long weekend. The owner was more than accomodating and was extremely helpful in helping us have an awesome trip. Next trip up north this will be the first place we look to stay. Thank you George! You helped make our trip a success!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

17 Sept 2023

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

Cabin review.

Very clean. Very good communication.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

27 July 2023

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

Great place

Absolutely a perfect stay. Had everything anybody could want to enjoy a Wisconsin vacation. Right on the atv trail on the front side and lake out the back door, couldn’t ask for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

18 June 2023

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

Amazing family getaway! Exactly what we needed!

George was great to work with. Went out of his way to give us all the details about his beautiful cabin! We had a great week relaxing and fishing. Deer wandered through the yard multiple times throughout the day and we could hear loons calling from the lake. Very quiet neighborhood too. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

1 Mar 2023

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

George is great!

Such a nice host. Great communication. Cute place. Location was great. Thanks George for the great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great place!!!

This place is very nice, clean, quiet and beautiful!!!! I would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

15 Aug 2022

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

Enjoyed our time

Our family of four really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for us to do some side by side riding as well as get some fishing in. George was even able to work with us on a last minute schedule change. Will be looking into making the trip again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laurence G.

3 Aug 2022

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

Fishing trip

Overall experience was fine, The place has a nice atmosphere and was clean and newly renovated, lake Nelson presented some good top water fishing this time of year. The place has two docks, one you're able to dock at, The place is located in a very very shallow Bay. The dock was new and did not have any tie downs or buoys - we brought are own, and was difficult to tie in for the evening. Getting to the dock, I did hit a few things and messed my prop up getting into the place despite trimming up. The landlord was a bit demanding about using water and electricity, as well as complaining about previous tenants which really had nothing to do with us. We brought our own water as the tap water was very smelly, The landlord did warn us about these things The day before we checked in. The bedrooms are set up with one having a queen bed and the other having a full bed and two bunk beds, which is tight for three people in one small bedroom, and the bunk beds are weirdly set up away from the wall and the top bunk being very close to the ceiling which gave one of my friends problems the whole weekend, probably fine for kids. I'd say this place would be better for two to three people instead of four for sure. Nelson is a great lake for lg bass and Pike but don't come here for walleyes. There is a bait shop close by called minnow Jim's which is very convenient. They have kayaks available but you have to pay an extra rental fee which I believe should be included when staying here. This place was rented out at a decent price compared to others and I think you get what you pay for, for the most part.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindi S.

26 July 2022

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

Beautiful, private, and quiet

We loved staying at this house on the bay. While there was not a swimming shoreline, a quiet beach is about 10 minutes away for kids to swim. George was very communicative and it was a wonderful, relaxing week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

12 July 2022

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

Nelson Lake

We had such a nice and relaxing stay! The view is gorgeous with plenty of wildlife visitors.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee C., Wisconsin

18 June 2022

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

Meraki Bay- li’l piece of paradise

Owners put attention into every detail- comfortable, well appointed, relaxing retreat with abundant privacy and wildlife. Well- stocked, organized kitchen for cooking, and a great bay for kayaking and lake for boating and fishing. Great communication with owners. Pack your bags!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

28 Oct 2021

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

Long weekend with family

Home was very clean, everything you need is there, no need to pack all the extra some places don’t supply. George made himself very accessible and easy to talk to when needed. Great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cole

19 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was so pretty and updated.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

21 Aug 2021

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

A beautiful site with a wonderful updated cabin. The deer will greet you every morning.

We joined multiple brothers and sisters for a week on the lake. The house was great for relaxation, rest and more. The hosts really do take care of you -- before you arrive; while there; and after you depart.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

11 Aug 2021

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

Meraki Bay

This is a beautiful well maintained property. The owner is very easy to get a hold of. It would be nice if there was a area to swim. Very quiet area

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

1 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful stay at the lake cabin

George is great to communicate with! Beautiful setting. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

28 July 2021

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

Great Place on Lake Nelson in Hayward, WI

Updated cottage in Hayward, WI You can see the owners have put a lot of time and attention into the remodeling and continue to keep it well maintained and very clean. Great location on Lake Nelson with a dock in the bay to tie your boat to or fish from. The fishing from the dock was very fun as there are a ton of fish in that lake. Great location, only a few minutes from downtown Hayward and moments from the water. Very clean well maintained great owners to work with. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melony B.

17 July 2021

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

Summer Fun!

Wonderful place to stay with a huge yard!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

11 July 2021

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

Great place

Great place to stay would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEFF S., Holmen, WI

3 July 2021

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

Quiet, fishing and relaxing trip with family

Great fishing on the lake. Clean, quiet and relaxing week! Great communication with owner. Enjoyed the kayaks and kids had a ball catching huge frogs.

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

16 June 2021

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

Peaceful time away

We had the best time at George & Heidi’s property! It was clean, well maintained and had all the amenities provided! They really took the time to figure out what people might need/want and ensure they had it! From puzzles to a fire pit to kayaks, George and Heidi thought of everything. George is so kind, quick to respond and super fun to chat with! I couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience! We will most definitely be coming back here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

25 Feb 2021

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

Snowmobile Getaway

Beautiful updated cabin! Great view of the lake with easily accessible trail system. The hosts are easy to get in contact with, very accommodating, and very easy to get along with. We look forward to booking with them again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by George Eliopoulos

We are George and Heidi and we are so happy to have you considering Meraki Bay for your stay. Meraki is a Greek word with no exact translation, but it essentially means to love something so much you leave a piece of yourself in it. Meraki is a word we live by in work and in play. We only recently began sharing Meraki Bay with others. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Our location will provide you as much at-home quiet time as you would like with tons of options for fishing, snomobiling, atving, waterplay, kayaking, boating, and exploring. The quiet bay offers privacy while having convenient access to the entertainment and activities that Hayward provides. The lake house is located on 1.5 acres with 165 feet of frontage. It has a private dock.

What makes this property unique

Meraki Bay is only five minutes away from all that the Hayward area has to offer but has the privacy and seclusion of a private property. Drive right from the cabin onto the atv & snomobile trails.