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Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI

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A wooden deck with a glass-top table and chairs, surrounded by a black railing.
A pathway leading to a dock with boats, surrounded by dense trees and a grassy area.
A living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
Large kitchen with seating for four at island counter
A two-story building with a stone retaining wall, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Place, Lake Chetac
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Queen Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Log Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Round Lake - 38 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Nelson Lake - 39 min drive - 54.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsmans Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mama Roppe's Railside - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Romano's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Helsing's Bar - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI located?

This family-friendly Birchwood holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Chetac and Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Grutt Island and Little Sissbagama Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd year booking this property, and our stay was great as always. The addition of the electrical hookup and water down by the pier came in very handy with our boats. House was clean and has everything we needed for the week. We even found a couple of kitchen gadgets that will now be ordered to have at home! Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Hello! Thank you so much for your kind review and repeated business! We are so thrilled we can continue to provide a great space for your family to enjoy year after year. Glad to hear that some of the updates we made suited your needs and that you found the other amenities to your liking as well. We hope to be able to have future opportunities to host you and your family at the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with plenty of room for six adults and six children. The place had a lot to offer for everyone. The kitchen has plenty of appliances, the extra refrigerator in the garage sure came in handy. Alicia was available with any questions or concerns we had, super nice! I highly recommend this place for a family get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Hi there- Thanks so much for your positive review of your time at out lake home! We're so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time at Big Chetac Lake. It's also nice to know that you felt there was enough room for your group, that you enjoyed the available ammenities, and that you would recommend our place to others. We hope to have a chance to host you again for another fun family get away! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spacious home, new gas grill, large dining table for family meals, kitchen was well equipped, beds were comfortable. It was like living from home, except you have a lake in your backyard. Alicia was in constant communication whenever we had a question. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
Hello, Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We're so happy to hear you and your family had an awesome time at the lake and also had such great fishing ;) We're glad you felt right at home and enjoyed your stay. Thanks for being such great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week on Chetek lake. Wonderful cabin located on the north (quiet) side of the lake. There was plenty of room for all (four children and six adults) to spread out or to eat a family dinner together. We loved the large deck facing the lake and the private setting. The nicely appointed interior was enjoyed by all. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Hello John, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at the lake! The quiet side of the lake is indeed very peaceful and we're happy you could enjoy the outdoors and have plenty of room for your family. We're excited to learn that you will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, and our visit to Lake Chetak. The property was beautiful and very spacious. Lots of places to do your own thing, or play games or whatever. Pool table, pac man in basement. loved playing crochet in the yard. Fire pit was nice, grill, and all of the outdoor seating. Rented the pontoon and that was nice as well. They have kayaks but we actually didn't use them. Overall, a very good experience and would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
Hello, Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at our lake home. We're so happy to hear you had enough room for everyone and enjoyed the ammenities available. Thanks for being such great guests! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week at Birchwood Haven. Alicia and Erik were great hosts. They were quick to respond to any questions we had.The property was awesome. We had plenty of room for our group of 11. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you might need including an ice maker, air fryer, and numerous dishes and pots and pans.The kids loved the game room on the lower level.We rented their pontoon boat for the week. We had endless hours of fun swimming, fishing and sightseeing on the water. One of the highlights while on the pontoon was seeing a bear swimming across the lake.We would highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hello! It sounds like you and your family had a great week with many memorable experiences at Big Chetac Lake. Thank you so much for your feedback regarding our lake home, and thank you for choosing to stay at our place for your summer lake vacation. It was such a pleasure hosting your family. We're so glad to hear that you felt comfortable and had plenty of room for your group. Also great to hear that you all could enjoy the beautiful lake and witness some of the extraordinary wildlife in the area ;) We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your family again in the future! ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A memorable summer getaway

We were very happy to stay at this beautiful home for our annual family summer kick-off week. The home was perfect for our growing family! Thank you to our hosts for providing us a comfortable and lovely get-away.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you at our place again in the future. Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time on our family vacation week at this home! The home was perfect for 3 families and was as advertised. We also very much enjoyed the lake and Birchwood area. Lots to do for the adults and children. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Dan, thanks so much for your kind review. We are so happy your group enjoyed the time at the lake and in Birchwood. We would love to host you again in the future. ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Perfect home for our family of twelve. Lake is beautiful. Game room was fun for a rainy afternoon. Communications with owners were excellent. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at our lakehome. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the lake and could even find a way to enjoy a rainy day! We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your family again in the future. ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birkie Weekend

A beautiful winter location and property. Spacious, inviting and comfortable home. Friendly, helpful and responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Hello Dawn, Thank you so much for choosing us for your winter fun and for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2925

This is our 9 th summer family vacation with our grown sons and their families. This home served all our needs and is gorgeous and spacious. It had all the kitchen equipment, games, and outdoor gear that we needed. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Hello Lynn, Thank you for the feedback regarding your stay with us. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at the lake and that our place met your family's needs. We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your family again in the future. ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birke Base Camp

Great location and set-up to use as a base camp for the American Birkebeiner. 30 min to Hayward and 1hr to Trailhead in Cable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2024
Hello Jason, Thank you so much for the kind review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us during the American Birkebeiner. We look forward to having you back again soon! Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great large family vacation

Big house, well appointed, very nice. Everything was in great shape, the large amount of supplies/equipment/entertainment provided was great. Pretty much anything we needed, or could need was there. The lake is great, the location on the lake is great. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Peter, thank you for your feedback and kind words. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your time at the lake. Would love to have your family back in the future. :) ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation 2024

Great home. Great location. Enough space for 10 adults and 3 little ones. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities on site. Our family could be together but had own space when wanting. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thanks so much for your kind review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your time at the lake and felt you had plenty of room for your large group. We would love to have the opportunity to host your family again in the future. :) ~Alicia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation home!

We had an amazing vacation at this house! Plenty of room for all of us, 6 adults and 7 children. So much to do each day. Kayaking, pedal boating, lots of fishing and a large yard for kids to run around. We rented the pontoon and spent every day enjoying the lake. Great kitchen and plenty of refrigerator/freezer room(a must with 7 hungry kids)! Communication with the owners was great! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Hi Jackie, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience regarding your stay at our place. We are so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your time at the lake and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again sometime in the future! Safe travels, Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Such a cozy and warm home on a beautiful lake! The teens loved their “den” in the basement and had a blast playing pool and Ms. Pac Man. Less than 30 minutes to Hayward. Super quiet lake- very little in the way of other boats and jet skis. The kitchen was super well stocked. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your time at the lake. We enjoyed having you and would love to host your family again in the future. :) ~Alicia
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

Owners were great to work with, very attentive and responsed quickly. House has plenty of room for large families and nice open concept.Use of Pontoon was very convenient. House has plenty of kitchenware. Water quality is poor at dock. Upper and lower decks are great with plenty of outdoor furniture
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Hello Tammy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the home, pontoon, and outdoor spaces. We appreciate your feedback on the lake water—as you know, the condition can vary depending on the season and weather, and we’re always looking for ways to improve the overall experience. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the futre. ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous home for our extended family! Lots of room for everyone and all our activities.

This beautiful spacious home had everything we needed - Our adult daughters and sons in law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law with spouses all had separate Q bedrooms! renting your great pontoon put the cherry on top of our Lake Chetak great week! Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for the great review of your experience at our lake home. We are so happy that you and your family had plenty of room and everything you needed to enjoy your time at the lake. We also want to thank you for taking great care of our place during your stay. We look forward to having the opportunity to host your family again in the future! ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

*Exceptional communication/support from owners*Clean and well kept*Very well stocked (especially the kitchen)*Large - comfortably slept 11 adults & 1 toddler*Great gathering areas on both levels of the home*Large two-level deck for hanging out*Plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and boat trailers*Great fishing lake (pan fishing in mid June)Just want to emphasized the first point above - I can't say enough positive things about the exceptional communication with the owners - quickly responsive with detailed information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Hello Stephen, Thank you so much for the positive feedback regarding your stay with us. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at the lake and we look forward to having the opportunity to host you again in the future! Enjoy the rest of your summer! Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough about this lovely home! It’s honestly one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at. We were 9 adults and 3 kids, ages 7-11. The way the house is laid out, we never felt we were on top of each other. There were plenty of areas in the home to congregate or to take time out for yourself. We took full advantage of pontoon, 4 kayaks, pedal boat, fishing rods, basketball and much more. In the evening there were plenty of board games, puzzles, pool competitions, Pac-Man, Big Buck Hunter, S’mores and much more. Alicia always responded very quickly when we asked a question. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with plenty of dishes, cutlery, small appliances, kitchen utensils etc… There was also a large, additional refrigerator in the garage which was very handy for our big group. There was ample parking for everyone and then some.The house is 15 min. South of Stone Lake and 15 min.North of Birchwood. Stone Lake has indoor and outdoor pickleball courts and a sweet little grocery store. Hayward is 30 min. north, which is a great Wisconsin small town. We had a fish fry at Trailways on 27 which was excellent! It’s all you can eat and the fish was very lightly breaded. The staff was also very kind.I recommend this house without hesitation 100%.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hello! Thank you so much for your kind review of our lake home. We really appreciate your feedback and that you chose our place for your family's lake vacation. It was a pleasure to host you and your family at our place. We're so happy to hear you all enjoyed your time and felt you had plenty of room and fun things to do inside and out! Love your fish fry review as well :) There are so many great places to enjoy in and around Birchwood as well as Big Chetac Lake! We hope to have the opportunity to host your family again in the future!! ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The property is just as described, and worked perfectly for 6 adults and 2 kids. The kitchen is stocked with pretty much anything you would need, and there were plenty of games/activities for the kids. Adults and kids loved playing Foosball and PacMan in the basement. There was plenty of room at the pier for all of our boats and we were able to take them out every day we were there. Communication was fantastic and any questions we had were answered very quickly. We had a great time. Thank you for the great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Hello Megan, Thank you for your kind review of your stay at the lake. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time and very much appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking such good care of our place while you were here. :) We are hoping we get the opportunity to host you again sometime in the future! Take care, ~Alicia & Erik
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the spacious kitchen, living room, and family room downstairs. The kitchen was well supplied; used the breakfast bar and counter often. Beautiful large dining table. Comfortable beds. Lots of dvds, games, etc. Adult kids loved the pool table. The deck is absolutely gorgeous. So comfortable with a great view! Kayaks and paddle boat were nice touches. This is on the north end of the lake fyi--10-minute boat ride to the sandbar and 20-minute boat ride to the south end of the lake. Not far to Stone Lake or Birchwood for supplies and gas. Owners responsive to any questions or issues. It was a joy to be there for the week and be able to enjoy fishing, the sandbar, and nearby towns for shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Hello Pat, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on your stay at our lake home. We are so happy to hear that you and you family enjoyed your time at the lake and that our lake home met your needs. We love to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and our beautiful lake area! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Enjoy the rest of your summer! ~Alicia & Erik
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