Cabin

Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 91600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Barnes, WI

Place, Island Lake
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Turtle Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Blue Lake
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach

Welcome to our lake home on Island Lake in Barnes, Wisconsin. Island Lake is approximately 60 acres and roughly 50 feet deep. The lake is large enough for skiing and tubing, but small enough that it doesn't have heavy boat traffic. A very gentle walk to the lake leads to a zero entry beach with sugar sand and crystal clear water.

The cabin is clean and cozy with all the amenities of home. It has 3 levels- Upstairs has a queen bed, single bed, and half-bath. The main floor has a queen bed and full bed along with a full bathroom. Downstairs has two twin beds, a sofa and a third full bathroom. There are additional inflatable sleep mattresses. While the cabin sleeps 8 comfortably, there is certainly room for more, especially if there are kids and/or guests don’t mind staying in tighter quarters.

The cabin includes a fully stocked kitchen, linens, bath towels and air conditioning. Our guests are set up with initial start up paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels & kleenex. Guests are asked to provide their own beach towels, additional paper products and disposable dining products (paper plates, cups, napkins, etc). There is a Keurig, coffee pot, blender, & crockpots for use.

A lakeside deck with a table and chairs awaits you for coffee, cocktails or a card game. There is a bon fire pit near the lake, a paddle boat, canoe, and three kayaks ready for your use, and wildlife galore. Recreational boating activities are permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. so that everyone is able to enjoy the lake.

Whether you stay at the cabin or venture out, you'll find lots of activities to enjoy! It's the perfect distance from Hayward, WI -- just 30ish miles for necessities, dining and entertainment, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of a cabin nestled in the peaceful Northern Wisconsin woods. Great ATV, snowmobile and cross country ski trails are accessible from the home.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Check out 11:00 a.m. Please close & lock all windows. Turn off all lights. Turn off ceiling fan Lake chairs cushions onto the pontoon or put on chair covers at the end of stay.

You DO NOT need to strip the sheets from the beds. Cleaner prefers to do this… Towels, washcloths etc can all be piled downstairs by the washer. Please remove all the food you brought with.

All garbage and recycling bagged & taken to the outdoor can. Lock the back door, the front door will lock as you close it. Reduce ALL 4 thermostats to 55 degrees. During winter season

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Start up paper products (toilet paper, p towels & kleenex) Bed linens, bath & beach towels provided. Renter provides own disposable (p plates, cups)

A supply of firewood included in your rental rate is found in the appropriate location near the fire pit by the lake.

A washer and dryer are available for guest use. We do ask that guests provide their own detergent.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Solon Springs

Located in Solon Springs, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pigeon Lake Field Station and Island Lake. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

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Barnes, WI

What's nearby

Breakfast Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Island Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Turtle Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Tomahawk Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Blue Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barnes Trading Post - ‬14 min drive
‪Decoy Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪Doorns Inn - ‬19 min drive
‪Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille - ‬15 min drive
‪Windsor's - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach located?

Situated in Solon Springs, this beach cabin is steps away from Island Lake and Breakfast Lake. Ole Lake and Turtle Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne V.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Great place

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

20 Feb, 2025

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

NorthWoods

Second time I’ve stayed at this property owners are amazing located on a very nice lake close to a lot of things

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

5 Jul, 2025

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

Perfect getaway!

This was the absolute perfect place for us to bring our 7-person family group together. The property was absolutely beautiful and pristine. The location is perfect, and while we left occasionally to visit nearby family, there were more than enough activities available at the cabin to keep everybody happy and occupied. The communication from the property owner was amazing! Aside from the information listed on the VRBO listing, there was detailed information inside the home so nothing was a mystery. Mike also checked in on us to make sure that there was nothing else we needed, making our stay absolutely perfect. Great fishing, too! An added bonus for our family was that the neighbors have dogs and we got to interact with them outside. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Trout fishing trip

The cabin and owners were hands down amazing. Definitely be staying here again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

10 Mar, 2025

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

Snowmobile Club Trip

The property was exactly how it was advised and property owers replied to any questions properly.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

5 Sept, 2023

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

SxS Trip

Wonderful place to stay. Close to everything you need to enjoy the Northwoods.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

20 Feb, 2023

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

Snowmobiling getaway

Great little cozy cabin! Enjoyed our stay and owner was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

Beautiful lake rental!! Everything was clean, tons of room, so much fun in the water, relaxing! Would 100% stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

28 Jun, 2023

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

Marathon weekend

Property was nice and lake amenities were great. All had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastic!

The lake and property were great! Friendly neighbors.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stoney C.

29 Jan, 2023

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

Great location Great place.

Great spot on the lake. Close to the snowmobile trails and ice fishing was great infront of the cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

10 Dec, 2024

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

Hunting weekend

Mike is an exceptional host as always! He checks in before and during to check on how everything is going for us! We love his place. So much room for all of us! Everything you need is there! Thank you for letting us stay during our hunt! We wil definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

21 Nov, 2023

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

Cabin life

We had the best time staying at this cabin in Barnes! There is plenty of space to spread out and the place has everything you need! The hosts were amazing at getting back to us and making sure we had everything we needed! Loved our stay and would defintely come back to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Winter ice fishing weekend

Property worked well for a group of fishermen!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Great Cabin

Lake is beautiful and the tree turning are amazing. Great place to rest our heads at night.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

B J.

29 May, 2023

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

Just what we needed

Great place away from the "rat race". Very peaceful. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

2 Mar, 2023

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

Lovely rental!

We enjoyed our stay at this rental! It had everything we needed for our long weekend. Beautiful property and excellent communication with the owners! Would love to see it again in the summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilio A.

21 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Family Friendly Northwoods Cabin

This was our families second time at the cabin. It was the perfect location for our families to get away to the had all of the amenities that we needed. Great fishing, perfect beach front for our little ones to go swimming, great dock, great outdoor space! I’m really thankful for the owners of this perfect little getaway. It really did have everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and we would love to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skip L.

8 Jun, 2023

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

Northwoods Getaway

Great place to go relax and enjoy the great Northwoods! Mike and Jen are wonderful hosts! Property is well maintained and exactly as advertised. We would definitely book this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther R.

27 May, 2024

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

Cozy and peaceful Retreat

I recently stayed at this charming cabin for a weekend getaway, and it exceeded all my expectations. The location is perfect. The interior is cozy, with comfortable living area, a well-equipped kitchen, The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep after a day of exploring the nearby trails. The hosts were also fantastic, providing clear instructions and being available for any questions we had. Overall, this cabin is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of a daily life.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

23 Jan, 2023

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

Snowmobile Weekend

We stayed for a long weekend of snowmobiling, both the cabin and trails were excellent. Very clean cabin and great communication. Appreciate it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY T.

8 Oct, 2023

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

Applefest weekend

The property was fantastic! It had everything that you could ask for. Pretty setting!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

23 Jan, 2023

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

Fine time

Comfortable and clean. All good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin I.

4 Jul, 2024

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

Relaxation and Family Fun

We enjoyed many campfires by the lake. Wonderful seating areas by the fire pit and beach . It was so nice to have a good selection of family board games and yard games. Such a peaceful location! The kids loved using the kayaks that were supplied! Beautiful clear water and sandy beach area were great for swimming and jumping off dock. Would definitely come back for another relaxing get away! This cabin fit our two families comfortably and had everything we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy H.

17 Oct, 2022

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

Another great Girl’s Weekend

The weather was drizzly, with morning snow, but we had tons of fun watching scary movies and playing games. We love this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Jenny Ballard

We began hosting via VRBO in 2018 and have enjoyed sharing the northwoods experience with countless visitors since. From 2006 through 2016 we rented via VRBO from the same owners every year and always appreciated their willingness to share their cabin and provide our two young daughters an opportunity they would not otherwise have had. When we decided to purchase a cabin in 2017, sharing the experience (or "giving back") was always part of our plan. We truly enjoy trying to be as communicative and supportive as the host-family we worked with was for us.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Barnes area for a number of reasons. The primarily sandy soil results in many pine trees (we love the smell), limits mosquitos, and we found a spring-fed lake with crystal clear water.
We chose the cabin for a variety of reasons as well. It has the older "cabin" feel, faces primarily south (long sun), and has a gentle slope to the water, which we will particularly appreciate as we get older.

What makes this property unique

Our property is ideal for families with children for the reasons shared. It isn't for everyone, however. The steps in the cabin are rather steep. An addition was added to the cabin that results in steps going to and from the living and kitchen areas.
The location is very ideal as there are numerous restaurants nearby, we are less than 1/2 mile from snowmobile trails, a short distance to places like Hayward, Ashland, and Duluth. Yet, while at the cabin, one feels like they are truly in northwoods.