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

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a calm lake with a dock and trees in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a black leather sofa with blue cushions, wooden paneling on the ceiling, and a kitchen area in the background.
A living room with a leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a large window.
A rustic cabin with a large porch, a chimney, and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 9•3 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Barnes, WI
  • Place, Breakfast Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs room

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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
Number of living rooms
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 in the master and single bed off the dining room 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. We offer parking at our shed driveway across the street for extra vehicles, trailers and more (see photo).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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:
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

Property # 1244374vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
  • Ole Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • George Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Turtle Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Robinson Lake Resort And Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Georgia's Bar-N-Grill - ‬15 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

As of 22 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$943, 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 Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Jenny Ballard

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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.

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