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A True Northwood's Cabin Experience!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Birchwood, WI

Lake Chetac
‪1 min walk‬
Lost Lake
Little Sissbagama Lake
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A True Northwood's Cabin Experience!

Our cabin is nestled on the east side of Big Lake Chetac offering beautiful views of the lake and fantastic sunsets. Big Lake Chetac is known for its fishing and water recreation. Enjoy coffee in the morning in the screen porch and a bonfire at night in the firepit next to the lake. The cabin has two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, living room with pull-out couch and gas-burning fireplace, family room with wood-burning stove, a/c, furnace, and a fully-equipped kitchen. We have DirecTV, a DVD player with a good collection of movies, as well as books and games for your entertainment at those times when you can drag yourself away from the water. We now have wifi!! You will find a charcoal and gas grill outside. We have a dock for your boat or for great fishing. We are located 25 miles north of Rice Lake and 20 minutes south of the famous tourist destination of Hayward, WI. There are ATV trails just down the road and two nearby boat landings. This is a cozy cabin for a family or couple getaway. We also have a pontoon with a 40 hp engine for rent. Inquire if interested in renting the pontoon.

Property manager

Ryan and Mary Herman

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Need to be leashed when outdoors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Knowledge and respect for boating regulations and shoreline protection.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this cabin is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

Lake Chetac - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Little Sissbagama Lake - 18 min drive - 10.4 km
Edgewater Town Hall - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
Balsam Lake - 26 min drive - 19.4 km
Spider Lake - 34 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬17 min drive
‪Chit Chat Bar, Grill, and Resort - ‬8 min drive
‪Pine Ridge - ‬18 min drive
‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬28 min drive
‪Sportsman's Lodge Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Chetac and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Grutt Island and Edgewater Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

24 Jun 2025

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

Our second year in a row and love it ! Would dream of having a place like it. Wonderful relaxing.

Looking for a getaway with my lovely wife and a short stay with family. Games and fishing and sleeping in !

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert a.

13 Aug 2023

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

Pet friendly cabin

Great location, comfortable, pontoon makes being at lake perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jordan f.

20 Jul 2022

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

Nice cabin on the lake.

Enjoyed our stay. Pontoon was a must without much else to do other than relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

7 Aug 2023

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

Amazing view of lake. Super clean. Wonderful screened in porch. Will stay here again

Wonderful

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantel M.

8 Aug 2024

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

A wonderful little cabin!

Despite the fact that i ended up on crutches 2 days before our trip, it was a wonderful stay and we enjoyed every minute of it. The pontoon was awesome and we spent a great deal of time on the water. The cabin was clean and cozy. Would definitely return!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

4 Sept 2021

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

Phenomenal

We loved our time at this perfect little cabin and will definitely be back

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Kankakee, IL

13 Nov 2018

Super cute and quaint!

We loved this property! The views of the lake were amazing! I was impressed with how clean and comfortable the cabin was. The icing on top of the cake was that we had our dog with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

13 Jul 2024

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

Great time

Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing and stress free. Caught more fish than we could possibly keep. We ended up catching and releasing most. We would highly recommend this cabin if you want a peaceful and relaxing getaway. Can’t forget the wildlife. Bald eagles above and deer everywhere.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig t.

25 Jun 2024

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

Nice cabin

Nice location on the lake .was cold and rainy most of the week, so gas fireplace was great We rented the pontoon, but because of the weather didn't use it much. Fishing was tuff but we had good luck off the dock. We caught bluegill , bass ,perch, crappie and northern pike from the dock

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

15 Jun 2024

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

Clean, quiet, well set up cabin

Very clean and has everything you need! Loved the screen porch so much we are going to add one to our home. The whole place has a nice open feel. Nice grill and appliances. Was a quiet week on the lake which was exactly what we wanted. Fishing was enough to keep you interested but could have been better.,. Beds were comfortable. Awesome place would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your cabin Ryan and Mary!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sissy H.

22 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful Getaway

We truly enjoyed our week on Lake Chetak. The location was very quiet and very peaceful and the Eagles were absolutely gorgeous. When we were not touring the lake on the Pontoon, we spent most of our time relaxing on the very peaceful screened porch or enjoying a nice bonfire. My only wish is that the cabin had Wifi. That said, we plan on returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

20 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful property in peaceful surroundings

We had a wonderful and relaxing week. Loved the screened porch patio and enjoyed breakfast and dinner overlooking the lake. Loved the eagles. The only downside is the size of the shower, so tiny. Loved the pontoon, worth every penny. Thanks Mary & Ryan

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ken S., Streator, IL USA

18 Sept 2023

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

Nice getaway with a great view of lake

Definite rustic cabin, with great view of lake from deck, kitchen nice to work in with use of grill is handy. Used the pontoon that was available but fishing was not very good while there. Downfall for us was the availability of any wi-fi or phone use which we needed, and the size of bathroom/shower is very small. We rode our ATV a lot on the local trails which was great fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

13 Jul 2020

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

Great place on fabulous lake

The property setting is beautifully situated overlooking the lake. The cabin is roomy enough and nicely equipped. The screened in porch is a fabulous place to enjoy morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. The deck is a nice size and is the perfect spot to watch the sun set. A fish cleaning station with running water is awesome for cleaning the beautiful pan fish caught on Big Lake Chetac. The lake is fabulous with lots of room to have some fun and play, relax, or go fishing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S., Amboy, IL

28 Jun 2020

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

Family Vacation

My husband, 2 year old son, dog and I stayed 7 days here. Our intention was finding a cabin in Northern Wisconsin to return to yearly. Upon pulling up we knew this was the place. From the wall of windows over looking the lake, the quaint space, the screened in porch and all the way to the amazing dock and boat. This cabin had everything. It was perfect for our family to grow and still continue returning too, but small enough to be close together and create memories. The owners answered every question we had. We also have a SXS and the road in front of the cabin leads to trails to access near by restaurants, bars, and towns. Birchwood is such a beautiful quaint town, as well. The restaurants were delicious and the grocery store had everything we needed. Will definitely be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

22 Oct 2020

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

Awesome cabin!

The owners have an awesome cabin and property and keep it up meticulously! So clean! Nice personal touches. They really do a great job offering a nice vacation experience here. This was our second time staying here. Great layout, plenty of space for 2-4 (or possibly more) people, and pets allowed so we got to bring our little doggie! Nice two decks - one enclosed and one open. Both are handy to have access to, you can choose which one you want depending on the temperature! Saw deer in the yard right outside the cabin - very cool! Loved having the gas fireplace since we don't have one where we live... and it was very cold outside while we were there, so the "quaintness" and "warmth" were much appreciated! Thank you for an awesome stay! We definitely recommend this terrific cabin!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

17 Sept 2015

Everything I hoped for ... and more

I've been looking for a new north woods "getaway" ever since the last rental cabin I used to go for the past 6 years was sold and became a residence. My choices are limited since I always like bringing my 2 dogs, one of which is a Golden Retriever who loves the water. Well, I took a brief little 2-day vacation to kind of "test drive" this cabin up near Birchwood and it was everything I had hope for and then some. Plenty of room, lots of great atmosphere, very quiet, nice and private, extremely clean and all the comforts of home - but still with a little roughing-it feel of a log cabin. Fishing off the dock was incredible. In maybe 3-4 total hours of fishing, I caught 6 nice small mouth bass, 2 perch and some bluegill by just casting 20-25 feet away from the dock. I am really looking forward to coming back next summer, renting the great pontoon boat they have there and really exploring what appears to be a fish-rich lake. One of the best parts of the whole trip was that my entire time there I was NOT bothered at all by any mosquitoes or biting flies (which is usually one the drawbacks of any north woods vacation). I was even out at night using my telescope and never got bothered at all by any bugs. I can't wait to come up next summer.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

17 Aug 2024

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

Can’t beat the lake views!

Lovely setting, comfortable cabin, great communication from hosts! Loved the screened in porch and sunsets were phenomenal. We have stayed at many rental properties over the years, and this was one of the only ones I didn’t feel like we needed to clean the kitchen/dishes and disinfect surfaces before settling in. Our two small dogs loved the place and watching the chipmunks. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed cruising, fishing, and channeling to Birch Lake. Didn’t have much luck fishing. Everything was as described on the listing so we knew it wasn’t going to be fancy. I was glad we read reviews to prepare us for the small shower. Yet, the main cabin and porch was charming and more spacious than expected. We fell in love with the lake and Birchwood. Hope to make it back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

24 Jun 2024

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

Cabin getaway

My wife and I loved our stay along with our dog. It was a peaceful relaxing cabin on a terrific lake. Lots of fish caught and everything available with the stay. We very much appreciated our time and would love to be back !

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

17 Jun 2023

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

Loved the campfire!

Nice peaceful setting Good access to lake The fish cleaning station was a plus. Cozy bedroom. Kitchen and eating area very workable. Loved Lake Chetac. Thanks for the pleasant stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

13 Sept 2022

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

Family Fun

This cabin was just what we wanted as a family! This property checked all of our boxes. It was great that we could rent a boat and have our four legged family member join us. We had perfect weather with beautiful sunsets. We had great fishing off the dock. The screened in porch was so nice to enjoy all day long. Our dog Lily lived her best life that week at the cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E., JANESVILLE

15 Aug 2021

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

Rustic cabin

We spent a week with the in-laws. Our days were filled with breakfast on the screen porch, fishing from the pier, pontooning and evening fires. The bathroom was a little small, the lighting a little dark, but we enjoyed every minute of it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard D., ROCHESTER

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cabin with a great screened porch

If you are planning to just look out at the lake and enjoy nature then this cabin will work well. We saw deer every day. Eagles landed in the trees out front every day. The sunset from the porch is incredible. If you are planning a fishing trip, then this cabin will probably work just fine. If you want to enjoy the sunshine and the water then you may be disappointed. For the most part, the only sunshine is on the side of the hill, a small portion of the deck or the very end the dock. The lake in front of this cabin is green and weedy. To swim, or for any water sports, you need to go to the center of the lake. Also, carefully consider that you are paying for a cabin with no cell phone coverage and no Internet. Not sure why the cabin does not have Internet since some of the neighboring cabins do.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

5 Jun 2021

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

Wonderful

Easy

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

17 Jan 2021

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

Warm and cozy!

I wanted a place to stay over New Years and my requirements were a cabin on a lake and a fireplace, this cabin had both plus a wood burning stove. Snow was expected so I asked if I could check in early and the owners mot only allowed that, they had the fireplace and stove going so when I walked in, I was greeted with a toasty and cozy cabin. The cabin is about 15 minutes outside of Birchwood and it is a beautiful drive. I would love to come back in summer and use the screened in porch and deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Mary Herman

We are elementary school teachers who love the Northwoods lifestyle. We both grew up in Wisconsin and love to be near the water for relaxation and recreation. We love offering our Birchwood cabin for others to enjoy. We have met so many wonderful people from WI, MI, MN, IL, IA and Canada.

Why they chose this property

When looking for a cabin, we wanted a lakeside, west-facing, charming, rustic, cozy cabin experience. We believe we found it. Our cabin is cedar sided, has knotty pine interior, and a large screened-in porch with a magnificent view of the lake. We wanted a recreational but quiet lake and we believe we found that in Big Lake Chetac.

What makes this property unique

We have been told by many people that we have an amazing, screened porch with perfect views of the lake and sunsets. We agree! Our cabin is within 25 minutes of Hayward and Rice Lake.

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Birchwood

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10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Our second year in a row and love it ! Would dream of having a place like it. Wonderful relaxing.

Curtis S.

10/10 Excellent

robert a.

Pet friendly cabin

robert a.

10/10 Excellent

jordan f.

Nice cabin on the lake.

jordan f.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Amazing view of lake. Super clean. Wonderful screened in porch. Will stay here again

Kimberly M.

10/10 Excellent

Chantel M.

A wonderful little cabin!

Chantel M.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Phenomenal

Andrea M.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Kankakee, IL

Super cute and quaint!

Sarah M.

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Great time

Terri B.

10/10 Excellent