Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake
Nordic modern cabin on beautiful Silverthorn Lake in Seeley, located perfectly between Hayward and Cable for all your adventures. Towering pine trees shade a level grass and pine needle covered lot on clear spring-fed Silverthorn Lake. The lake is a quiet-sports lake and is perfect for swimming, paddling and fishing. Canoe and kayak included.
The cabin provides over 1300 square feet of newly renovated, Nordic inspired-design, open space luxury and comfort in a wilderness setting. The all encompassing massive windows bring the outdoors in. Giant covered deck, feet away from the lake, provides a great place to enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The coveted Norwegian cast iron Jotul stove provides warmth and comfort throughout the main living area. Perfect on those crisp cool mornings. A large private dock and a fire pit with sitting area offer a great place to hang-out with family and friends and listen to the loons and trumpeter swans.
The Seeley area is a quiet sports mecca for mountain bikers, fat bikers, XC skiers, snowshoers, hikers, paddlers, fisherman and other outdoor sports enthusiasts. The famous Birkebeiner ski trails and CAMBA mountain bike trails are only a couple of miles away from the cabin and offer world class terrain that is meticulously mapped and maintained. There is indoor storage for bikes, canoes and other sports equipment with both a garage and a barn on the property.
Birkebeiner XC Ski Trails The 100+ kilometer Birkie trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from beginners to elite athletes. There is typically xc skiing from December into March. Skiing on the Birkie trails requires a pass from December through March, use of the trail April through November does not require a pass.
CAMBA Mountain Bike Trails and Winter Fat Bike Trails The CAMBA off-road mountain bike trail system consists of over 300 miles of marked and mapped trails. The CAMBA system has become recognized as the Singletrack Capital of the Midwest, with the most extensive system of interconnected singletrack east of the Mississippi. In addition, there are over 50 miles of CAMBA mountain bike trails groomed for winter fat biking.
Silverthorn Lake & Park Easily walk or paddle to Silverthorn Lake Park located a third of a mile from the cabin and enjoy Silverthorn Lake’s sandy beach and clean, clear water. The park is a favorite spot for families to bring small children to swim and play. There is a large open air pavilion, playground equipment, picnic areas, pickleball courts, basketball court and sand volleyball courts. Silverthorn Lake is a “quiet lake” with no motorized activity allowed.
Namekagon River Only two blocks away from the cabin is the famous Namekagon River, part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The Namekagon River is a great place to paddle or cast a fly to wild trout. Not to mention, the perfect destination for an after meal walk.
Hayward Lakes Area The Hayward Lakes Area boasts an old-fashioned, friendly small-town atmosphere while offering the finest amenities to make it a four-season vacation destination. No matter what draws you to the Hayward area, a variety of sports and outdoor activities, excellent dining, comfortable accommodations, distinctively different shopping or an unhurried pace, Hayward has it.
National and County Forests The Chequamegon National Forest and Sawyer County Forest are close to the cabin and offer over one million acres of great wilderness experience with many beautiful lakes and rivers within their boundaries for camping, fishing and paddling.
Amenities 1300 square foot cabin 300 square foot covered porch overlooking the lake - seating for six Large private dock Memory foam mattresses Breakfast nook for 6 Refrigerator with ice maker Beach towels, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths Walk in tile shower Weber gas grill Fire pit with outdoor chairs Picnic table WIFI Excellent cell phone coverage (Verizon cell tower in Seeley) 60" TV in upstairs family room and master bedroom Bluetooth enabled sound bar and sub woofer in main living area Norwegian cast iron Jotul stove
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Animals are not allowed in Big Sisu. If you're looking for a place for your dog to stay, Little Sisu, located next door, does allow dogs.
No smoking anywhere on the property, inside or outside. We ask smokers not rent the property. Unfortunately smoke smell transfers to soft surfaces.
ATV's, UTV's or snowmobiles are not allowed to be used on the property.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Hayward
Located in Hayward, this cabin is on the waterfront. HookStone Winery and Hayward Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Totagatic Wildlife Area and Kissick Swamp Wildlife Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mount Telemark Village Competition Stadium or Lumberjack Bowl. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area - 8 min drive - 12.9 km
Cable Natural History Museum - 8 min drive - 14.0 km
Nelson Lake - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
Hayward Lake - 12 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 108 min drive
Restaurants
Sawmill Saloon - 16 min walk
Blackiron Bar and Grill - 13 min drive
Wayside Inn - 5 min drive
Revelle's Resort - 13 min drive
Wheel Inn - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake on 27 Aug 2026 start from £190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cable Town Park, American Birkebeiner Trail and The Book House. Forest Lodge Library and Cable Natural History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Such a beautiful cabin with a spectacular view of the lake. Very clean and updated. Thank you for sharing your home with us and we hope to come back again.
Great house and location. Very clean and comfortable. Loved the backyard fire pit next to the lake. Would love to rent it next year but it’s difficult with a full house and 1 bathroom, the house needs a 1/2 bath.
Beautiful, clean, and comfortable home. Enjoyed evenings on the back porch watching the quiet lake. Great home base for a mountain biking weekend - easy access to the highway to head to Cable or Hayward. We'll be back!
If you are looking for a convenient quiet place with beautiful views this place is for you. The newly remodeled cabin has a Scandinavian feel and is clean and comfortable.
Perfect stay. Absolutely everything we needed in the house. So cute, great design, very clean and just enough space. Lake was so peaceful. No motorized boats and not very big- make it a little oasis. Owner/Jesse super responsive to questions. Will definitely be back!
It was a nice place to stay, fairly recently remodeled. Comfortable and quiet. Having a canoe available was nice. Good utensils and a nice deck to sit on. The only thing it lacks was a dishwasher, but we washed by hand and it wasn't bad.
The property was beautiful! The home is clean, stylish and modern. While it was just my husband and me for this trip, a larger family would be comfortable in the space.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Big Sisu! It was the perfect location for us to the Birkie Trailhead and a great place to relax after skiing. The cabin is spacious, well-appointed and just lovely. We appreciated the quiet neighborhood, beautiful snowy lake views, and amazing fireplace. The host is very kind and communicative. Thumbs up from the entire family who would love to stay for future ski trips!
This is the second time visiting Big Sisu. I've stayed in Little Sisu twice also. Both are great places to stay. Very quiet and private. There was a slight fly problem that didn't impact my visit. The owner gave me a heads-up about the issue. I had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend it.
My daughter and I stayed in Big Sisu while visiting my son and his family. We fixed our traditional Christmas dinner and invited local friends to join us. The facility was perfect for our purpose. My granddaughter especially enjoyed the ping pong table. Coming back in March.
If you're into big lake power sports, large gatherings, loud, late night bone fires, this is NOT the place for you.
If you enjoy clean water, undisturbed shorelines, respectful neighbors, loons on the water, canoeing, good fishing (almost bigger than we wanted to catch in a canoe), reading books, lake swimming, clean, worry free accommodations, this IS the place for you.
Although you don't get a basket of goodies upon check in (that you don't eat anyways), we felt this property was priced appropriately, had all of the necessary amenities (+Wi-Fi) and the host was as attentive as we required.
Plenty of food choices and things to do in Hayward (grocery, restaurants, shopping, etc.) in the event you want to come out of hiding... at some point :)
This was our second opportunity to stay at Big Sisu and it did not disappoint. Warm, cozy, spacious, and chock full of amenities. Great home base for all our skiing activities. I wish I could live here.
Keri O.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
About the host
Hosted by Jesse Izquierdo
Hello from the Izquierdo family. We're an adventurous family that, when not traveling, reside in the Twin Cities. With two busy outdoorsy kids, we look for every opportunity to set off on adventures and expose our kids to the natural world. We've always loved the Cable Hayward area for the endless recreational opportunities and are so lucky to call it our second home. We're so excited to be able to provide our family and other families the opportunity to access the wonders of the North Woods.
Why they chose this property
Silverthorn Lake is a unique treasure in its close proximity to all the world class trails (3 miles to OO Trailhead & 9 miles to Birkie Trailhead) and being equidistance to Hayward (10 miles) and Cable (7 miles), while still having quality lake access. If you're looking for quick access to world class trails, spring fed water for swimming and easy access to town amenities, this is your spot!
No one goes on vacation wanting to spend more time in a car. Silverthorn Lake is all about having more time to play and relax!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests