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Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward.

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a black sink, a window with a view, and a sign above the window reading "WILDERNESS WALK".
A living room with a green sofa, a white armchair, a round coffee table, and a cowhide rug.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a carpeted floor.
A small house with a white door, two windows, and a porch with a white picket fence.
A dining area with a wooden table and two chairs, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled in Hayward, approximately 2 miles from stores, restaurants , bars and fun things to do in Hayward.
This delightful newly renovated house offers a cozy retreat for guests. With 2 bedrooms featuring a queen bed and another with 2 twin beds. This house provides a well-equipped kitchen and everything you need ensuring a comfortable stay.
Enjoy amenities like AC, WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, making your vacation hassle-free. The backyard is joined with the Widerness Walk and is abundant with nature. A true up north experience . Located a few miles from town this home is close to all Hayward has to offer. You’re sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at our place.

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward.

Nestled in Hayward, approximately 2 miles from stores, restaurants , bars and fun things to do in Hayward.
This delightful newly renovated house offers a cozy retreat for guests. With 2 bedrooms featuring a queen bed and another with 2 twin beds. This house provides a well-equipped kitchen and everything you need ensuring a comfortable stay.
Enjoy amenities like AC, WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, making your vacation hassle-free. The backyard is joined with the Widerness Walk and is abundant with nature. A true up north experience . Located a few miles from town this home is close to all Hayward has to offer. You’re sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at our place.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please enter through back door and please take your shoes off..

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4131664vb
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 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

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kissick Swamp Wildlife Area and Totagatic Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hayward Lake - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Nelson Lake - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Round Lake - 13 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild River Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Somewhere Else Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming “Deer Haven Cottage ” 2-bedroom house , extra amenities, in Hayward. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hayward Lake and Sawyer County Historical Museum. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Lumberjack Bowl are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for family, friends or anything really. The host was amazing. You will love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect sisters wknd was an added bonus seeing all the deer out back:)Relaxing place! We will be back.Thank you for sharing your cute home with us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, close to Hayward. Host was kind and a great communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very good; clean, neat and organized.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable,very clean, host easy to deal with.we will stay again if in the area.liked the decor inside and in the yard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house perfect location for a friend weekend. Easy and clean spot to spend the night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was warm and clean was very nice to have a washer and dryer. Host was very helpful with getting the driveway plowed and shoveling the sidewalk so we had easy access to the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay for a mtb race! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. House was lovely. Very comfortable, very clean, very organized. Wish we were able to stay for a longer time but only had 2 nights and had to get back to California. Will definitely book again when we can get back to visit our niece again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, neat with newer and updated appointments. Very convenient to town. The deer at the neighboring nature center are fun to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Cottage

Clean, charming, well equipped and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you Patrick! I’m very happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and enjoy anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, comfortable and updated. Close to town for dinning and shopping. On a major highway so some road noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

The deer haven retreat is an amazing spot for a vacation. The cabin/house has everything you need. It is just far enough away from town to be quiet and close enough to not be inconvenient to run for anything you need. The wilderness park next door was great to watch the deer at different times of day! Definitely will stay again and do recommend for anyone looking for a great and affordable place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you so much for the wonderful review! Thank you for treating the cottage as if it was your own and hope to see you back! You are more than welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, cozy and the location was perfect for us. To top off the trip the deer were the perfect addition to the house. Jill was a great host and she responded promptly. Thanks for giving us a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
So glad you had a great time and were able to enjoy the deer friends! Thank you for treating the home as if it were your own and Hope to see you back soon.!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect; not too far from anything. Well stocked with everything you could possibly need! Definitely would stay again. *Request no air fresheners if you are scent-sensitive
Perfect deer viewing spot with grampa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thank you for the review and glad you had a great time! I appreciate the letter you left, and that your grandchildren were able to enjoy the deer in the backyard. Hope to see you back in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightfully welcome to Hayward, Wisconsin. House was warm, clean and very welcoming. Having available access to washer and dryer was wonderful. Jill was quick to respond to questions. It is a quant quiet location and the deer in the back area were fun to watch. Am so glad we found it. Delightful place to stay while visiting family. Thank you, Jill.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you so very much for the review! i’m so happy that you had a wonderful time . I’m glad that the deer were there to greet you and you enjoyed spending time with them. Thank you for treating the house as it as if it was your own and I hope you felt right at home while you were here, especially during the holidays. Please come back and visit anytime! Would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy

Very cute place. We only slept overnight and left the next morning so we unfortunately didn't just hang out. It's a small and cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Stay!

What a fabulous weekend! The cabin was perfect for our party of four adults - lots of space for everyone with comfortable beds. Great location close to town. Everything we needed and immaculate! The highlight of our stay was definitely the backyard friends. Several does had fawns and we enjoyed watching them from the bench and table in the back yard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
So happy that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the place! Glad you were able to spend time with the deer friends as well as with their little ones. They usually spend most of the day in my backyard. Thank you so much for treating the cottage like your own home and I really appreciate the great review. Hope to see you back at Deer Haven Cottage again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Very nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thank you Craig! Hope you had a great time and hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was excellent. It was cute, clean & comfortable. The only drawback was that it was close to a busy road. The noise from the traffic was not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this was a newly remodeled 2 bedroom house. All the appliances were new and included a washer and dryer. The location was good about 3 miles fhom Hayward, which has many restaurants and nice shopping. the house had everything you need. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place to stay in Hayward

Property is a newly remodeled small home bordering a wilerness "zoo". The backyard gives you large access to the white tale deer which is very nice. Everything you would need is located in the home and outside for a fun trip. You are within walking distance to a bar and grill also. Located just outside the city of Hayward. The only things that we didn’t like: bathroom is very tiny and the tap water smells and tastes of what I assume is sulpher. Owner does leave an unopened gallon of bottled water in the fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your review. I’m glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for mentioning the water. I haven’t had any complaints so far, but I will definitely check it out and consider a water softener in the future . It is a newly purchased property, and the past owners never needed a water softener but I will continue to monitor for one in the future. It is well water , completely safe and drinkable, some people love it and others don’t so I always like to leave a gallon of water in case people prefer not to drink it. Thank you for taking care of the place as if it was your own and Hope to have you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Little Cottage with Unique Perks

We were the first to stay here (new VRBO listing) and we loved it! Jill is highly responsive to needs. She is an experienced traveler who knows what you need in a rental. She even left a gift basket and welcome note. The kitchen was very well stocked with cookware/bakeware, including some pieces you wouldn't expect to find in a rental (blender? Keurig?) Home has a full bath, HVAC system, TVs, and board games. Back yard has both a grill and a fire pit. It is large and shares its back fence with a deer park (part of a zoo). There is a bench with pillows set up near the fence so you can enjoy a private moment with deer while you read a book or relax. One thing to note: this home is on a rural highway, so there will be light traffic noise in the front (smaller) bedroom with the twin beds. I have a low tolerance for noise, but I slept in one of the twin beds and was fine with the windows closed. TLDR: Comfortable home, responsive owner, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay and Thank you for the wonderful review! I will be adding additional fun things to the home in the very near future! I hope to see all of you back again soon! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet place we loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jill

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I travel often for work and have stayed in many different places. I wanted to create a place that my guests would have all the amenities they needed to create memories and feel like this was their home away from home!

Why they chose this property

The area is very quiet and the back yard is shared with the Wilderness Walk. There are deer and wildlife to enjoy all day long.
If you want a few drinks or an amazing meal there is a bar that is walkable from this home.

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