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Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing!
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft
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Hayward, WI
- Place, Tiger Cat Flowage3 min walk
- Place, Clear Lake2 min drive
- Place, Burns Lake2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing!
Welcome to Hipp's Hideaway On Tiger Cat Cove -- a stunning lakefront 3-bedroom 3-bath vacation home on 2 wooded acres near Hayward, Wisconsin.
HERE ARE 5 REASONS to rent this place -- and 3 REASON you shouldn't !
COME................................ due to our:
1) LOCATION: 13 minutes from the action Hayward... Secluded feel (QUIET, can't see neighbors from our decks, ) 2 variously wooded acres to explore... great place to walk or bike from... close to boat ramp! Great views of island from cabin & decks.
2) TIGER CAT LAKE: Great fishing, canoeing/kayaking or pontoon exploration! Swimmable sand bottom shoreline -- natural setting with CLEAR water year 'round. Part of the 1300 acre Tiger Cat Flowage -- a chain of 6 lakes you can canoe/kayak and boat to: Burns, Placid are closest, plus smaller boats can get under bridge to Upper & Lower Twin + McClain. Great fun in exploring the chain. (We call it the Wisconsin Everglades!) Lots of wildlife -- and very little invasive species or algae issues !
3) THE HOUSE: 2100 square feet indoors on two levels.... Upper level is even with driveway with large family room with dining table and fully stocked eat in kitchen all in one area... There are 2 bedrooms on main level. The master suite has a king log bed with an oversized bathtub and seperate shower in bathroom, while the queen guestroom has easy access to the common area bathroom across the hall. The family room/kitchen/dining area spills out into the upper deck with great island views and a grilling area. There is natural fireplace in the upper family room and a gas fireplace in the lower family room. The lower level boasts a QUEEN bunkbed, another bathroom with shower, a laundry room leading to the game/movie room with a bar area. Views continue on the 20x40 walkout deck with a swing, picnic table, and room for your bean bag game ! The lower deck spills down to the a firepit area and steps to the lake. Lakeside there is another firepit and dockside sitting area -- and a double dock for your boating/swimming pleasure.
4) THE AREA ==> Close to Birkie Trails (XC Ski, Snowshoe, ATV, Snowmobile, etc!) plus all the tourist action in Hayward, Cable, & Stone Lake. Great restaurants abound as well!
5) THE AMMENITIES==> AC, Fireplaces both real and gas, Internet, Washer/Dryer. Large turn-around driveway / good parking. Easy access to boat ramp and Snowmobile Trail 14 and 18. (ATV trails nearby -- with gravel road access).
DON'T COME IF==>
1) You can't do steps (unless you just want to chill in northwoods from upper deck!) We have 63 meandering (not steep!) steps to lake. See photos and decide for yourself! We are not handicapped accessible, but there are only 5 steps to upper deck and upper level of house -- and we have been able to host physically challenged individuals if they can work around those parameters :)
2) You have more than 8 people or want to party. It's a quiet cove -- need to blend in so you can hear the loon and frog concerts at night ! Plus we have a friendly agreement with our neighbors and want to keep it that way . . .
3) You have animals. Due to allergies and neighbor agreements we cannot allow even small cute well behaved ones, sorry.
IF THIS FITS what you are looking for -- give us a holler !
Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this property has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.
HERE ARE 5 REASONS to rent this place -- and 3 REASON you shouldn't !
COME................................ due to our:
1) LOCATION: 13 minutes from the action Hayward... Secluded feel (QUIET, can't see neighbors from our decks, ) 2 variously wooded acres to explore... great place to walk or bike from... close to boat ramp! Great views of island from cabin & decks.
2) TIGER CAT LAKE: Great fishing, canoeing/kayaking or pontoon exploration! Swimmable sand bottom shoreline -- natural setting with CLEAR water year 'round. Part of the 1300 acre Tiger Cat Flowage -- a chain of 6 lakes you can canoe/kayak and boat to: Burns, Placid are closest, plus smaller boats can get under bridge to Upper & Lower Twin + McClain. Great fun in exploring the chain. (We call it the Wisconsin Everglades!) Lots of wildlife -- and very little invasive species or algae issues !
3) THE HOUSE: 2100 square feet indoors on two levels.... Upper level is even with driveway with large family room with dining table and fully stocked eat in kitchen all in one area... There are 2 bedrooms on main level. The master suite has a king log bed with an oversized bathtub and seperate shower in bathroom, while the queen guestroom has easy access to the common area bathroom across the hall. The family room/kitchen/dining area spills out into the upper deck with great island views and a grilling area. There is natural fireplace in the upper family room and a gas fireplace in the lower family room. The lower level boasts a QUEEN bunkbed, another bathroom with shower, a laundry room leading to the game/movie room with a bar area. Views continue on the 20x40 walkout deck with a swing, picnic table, and room for your bean bag game ! The lower deck spills down to the a firepit area and steps to the lake. Lakeside there is another firepit and dockside sitting area -- and a double dock for your boating/swimming pleasure.
4) THE AREA ==> Close to Birkie Trails (XC Ski, Snowshoe, ATV, Snowmobile, etc!) plus all the tourist action in Hayward, Cable, & Stone Lake. Great restaurants abound as well!
5) THE AMMENITIES==> AC, Fireplaces both real and gas, Internet, Washer/Dryer. Large turn-around driveway / good parking. Easy access to boat ramp and Snowmobile Trail 14 and 18. (ATV trails nearby -- with gravel road access).
DON'T COME IF==>
1) You can't do steps (unless you just want to chill in northwoods from upper deck!) We have 63 meandering (not steep!) steps to lake. See photos and decide for yourself! We are not handicapped accessible, but there are only 5 steps to upper deck and upper level of house -- and we have been able to host physically challenged individuals if they can work around those parameters :)
2) You have more than 8 people or want to party. It's a quiet cove -- need to blend in so you can hear the loon and frog concerts at night ! Plus we have a friendly agreement with our neighbors and want to keep it that way . . .
3) You have animals. Due to allergies and neighbor agreements we cannot allow even small cute well behaved ones, sorry.
IF THIS FITS what you are looking for -- give us a holler !
Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this property has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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Children
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Pets
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Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Hayward
Located in Hayward, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and HookStone Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, or check out an event or a game at Lumberjack Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hayward, WI
What's nearby
- Tiger Cat Flowage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Clear Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Burns Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Round Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
- American Birkebeiner Trail - 27 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Powell’s - 17 min drive
- The Dock - 17 min drive
- Twin Lakes Tap - 16 min drive
- Lost Land Lake Lodge - 33 min drive
- Tavern At White Stag Farm - 15 min drive
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9.8
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Reviews
1 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
James B.
1 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
James B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott N.
15 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scott N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie P.
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Randy J.
6 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Randy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kolleen O.
18 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Kolleen O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
j c.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

j c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jon W.
15 Aug, 2025
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Jon W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth S.
26 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
F F.
30 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
F F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
1 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot with gorgeous backyard!




Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
7 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R&R in the North Woods
Jeff H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie J.
30 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, Woodsy Getaway
Leslie J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cecelia L.
30 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in the woods
Cecelia L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlyn A.
14 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Kaitlyn A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
matt k.
25 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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matt k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy H.
25 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time!
Kathy H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Sharon H.
8 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Happs Hideaway!
Sharon H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily K.
23 Oct, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Emily K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
8/10 Good
Jacob K.
24 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great getaway
Jacob K.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela K.
6 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very relaxing, great fishing, and lots of fun for the kids.
Angela K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Travis M.
27 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski getaway
Travis M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Shawn Hipp
My husband and I bought Hipp's Hideaway for rental purposes in 2001. We had been in the rental business for 18 years in St. Paul, MN, and thought we'd try something more 'fun'. We were able to get in on the building process add many of the finishing touches ourselves. As we were seasoned vacaton renters, we were able to keep the needs of renters in mind. Our goal was ... and is.. to make you feel like it is YOUR place during your stay......
We selected Hayward as a great rental area, then looked at 31 properties. We were always drawn back to Tiger Cat Cove. Yes, it was strong in all the basic 'investment oriented' things... large wooded lot, good frontage, good sized lakehome, but also had an amazing serenity piece that the others didn't. Our guestbook at the cabin can attest to this as well... come check us out!
SHAWN JOHNSON-HIPP (female)...
I get mistaken for a male all the time -- but it is less traumatic now than in 7th grade when I was assigned to the boys locker room for my PE class :) ....
We selected Hayward as a great rental area, then looked at 31 properties. We were always drawn back to Tiger Cat Cove. Yes, it was strong in all the basic 'investment oriented' things... large wooded lot, good frontage, good sized lakehome, but also had an amazing serenity piece that the others didn't. Our guestbook at the cabin can attest to this as well... come check us out!
SHAWN JOHNSON-HIPP (female)...
I get mistaken for a male all the time -- but it is less traumatic now than in 7th grade when I was assigned to the boys locker room for my PE class :) ....
Why they chose this property
We were determined to invest in an area that would welcome us AND our guests, and Hayward fit the bill. There are tons of things to do right at the cabin, nearby, or in town. Great dining options abound. The superior water clarity into the fall, the sand bottom frontage, and the varied woods surrounding the property kept drawing us back. PLUS, as I emphasized above -- it had that special feel ~~~ that serenity piece. Grab a local wine, sit on the dock and listen to the loon calls.
What makes this property unique
Well paved backroads for walks and biking. Fun chain of lakes to explore +++ great fishing. Cabin comes with 2 canoes, a single AND a double kayak and a paddleboat. Rent a SUP or a pontoon or bring your own boat. U shaped dock great for tying up your boat.
Free evening concerts featuring the loons, accompanied by the bull frogs. Crickets will chime in as well. Occasional taps are played at sunset by a local vet who lives on the lake.
Suggested finale is to finish off your concert experience watching the dance & crackle of a lakeside campfire and take in the visual array of the evening stars and moon against the pitch black sky... Bring your flashlight it gets pitch black dark if there isn't a full moon ! Upper firepit has been added for those lazy nights...
Free evening concerts featuring the loons, accompanied by the bull frogs. Crickets will chime in as well. Occasional taps are played at sunset by a local vet who lives on the lake.
Suggested finale is to finish off your concert experience watching the dance & crackle of a lakeside campfire and take in the visual array of the evening stars and moon against the pitch black sky... Bring your flashlight it gets pitch black dark if there isn't a full moon ! Upper firepit has been added for those lazy nights...
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