Cabin

The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play!

Beachfront cabin for sun and fun

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Washburn County Historical Museum
  • Place, Shell Lake Arts Center
  • Place, The Potter's Shed

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play!

It's all in the details...Nostalgic beach decor throughout this 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin on the beach fully furnished for your next getaway! Yes it really is just outside your window! King size plush pillow top bed in one room over looking the beach and 2 single beds in the other. Living room windows (and bedroom window) overlook the lake with clean beach about 2 feet beyond the window. Brand new windows throughout entire cabin. Lake breezes fill the cabin when you open up the windows. Central air and gas furnace, bathroom includes toilet/sink/shower and contains all towels. Full kitchen with blender, electric skillet, toaster, microwave, coffee pot, refrigerator, oven/stove, pots/pans and dishes. Iron and ironing board provided. Seating for 4 in kitchen, as well as additional dining room table with 4 chairs. Home away from home. Twelve foot gazebo has electricity so you can stay up in the evening enjoying the breeze and playing games without the bugs. (Table and 8 chairs in gazebo). Fire pit also on property with plenty of fire wood. Over 200 feet of dock for your enjoyment all summer long! WIFI available if you choose, or else unplug and get away!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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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
City of Shell Lake requires homeowners to keep a log of names, birthdates, addresses, and phone numbers for all adults occupying short terms rentals.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shell Lake

Located in Shell Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Butternut Lake and Trego Lake, while Shell Lake Arts Center and The Potter's Shed are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shell Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Washburn County Historical Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shell Lake Arts Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Potter's Shed - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 46 min drive - 56.9 km
  • St. Croix Casino Danbury - 58 min drive - 76.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alley Cats Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tracks Bar and Family Dining - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverstreet Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wake Setters - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The beach is calling...right outside your window... come relax and play! located?

Located in Shell Lake, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Shell Lake Arts Center, and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from The Potter's Shed. Spooner Golf Club and Butternut Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach was the most fantastic I have seen in Minnesota or Wisconsin!!!! Our cabin was very clean and the sheets on the king size be were heavenly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and beautiful location. Close to downtown and perfect for the size of our family. Everything was comfortable and just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little cabin right on the lake and easy walking distance to town. Great place for kids. Awesome owner too, super kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a nice quaint little cabin on the lake, with a great beach for younger children. Shallow water for a long ways out into the lake. Definitely not a secluded area but plenty of lawn and a nice sized private beach to relax on. The hosts were very responsive and friendly and I have no doubts that if something were to need attention they would do anything in their power to resolve it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

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

Cabin by shell lake very good

Cabin was clean . Firepit was nice . We brought our boat and docked it next to cabin . Communication with owner Mindy was excellent .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little spot in Shell Lake is so perfect. The beach is unbelievably clean and Shell Lake water is the clearest water. Mindy’s place is so conveniently placed on the bike trail to jump on the bike trail to head the short walk into town to get ice cream, dinner or play at the park at the public beach (we have two littles). We had dinner in the gazebo every night just because it was cute. The beds were comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed to make dinner at home every night. Overall 5/5 stay. You can’t beat the beach property she has. That was the winning detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

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

Lake vacation

Mindy's place is perfect for a very small group. Great location and communication from host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

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

Sweet cabin on the lake

Stayed a few days in this small but clean cabin. No better view and host is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great location

The lake was beautiful sunrises and sunsets the house is small and outdated
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Meridith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and property were good. Very nice beach views and nice beach. Want to note for others that the living room ceiling ceiling fan is low. People who are 6’ 4” or taller might bump their heads on the ceiling fan. Other reviews also noted that the property felt private, but it didn’t really feel super private to us - there are lots of close neighbors and you’ll see neighbors in their yards and hanging out on their beachfront. This was not a problem, just a note if you don’t want to be around others during your vacation. Lastly, the internet modem/router needs to be updated, and it was hard to stream entertainment on our laptop.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn C.

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

Relaxing and quiet retreat.

Enjoyed great water and beach location. Owner very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Great spot

This place was great! We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

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

Just what we needed

Small and great location for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena B.

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

Girls Weekend

Adorable property! Perfect location! Owner answered all questions in every prompt timing! Excellent experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Beautiful lake setting!

The cabin was great! Only disappointment was the low lake level and inability to really fish from the dock. Perhaps allow boat rental for a couple hours?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Girls Weekend

The view is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Perfect Little Spot

I needed a few days to myself and this was the perfect spot to gather some peace. It had everything I need, was incredibly clean and cozy, and I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Cabin Getaway

Wonderful place to stay. The owner went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The cabin is well stocked with all the essentials and very clean. The lake view was amazing! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Solitude success

Peaceful time right on the lake shore. I enjoyed hearing the sounds of the seagulls and waves through the windows. Short walking distance to the park, a coffee shop, and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Birkie stay

Served us well for attending the Birkie events.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Quiet and quaint

Spent 2 nights in January. Very peaceful and quiet, nobody around. Cabin is small but has everything you need. We really relaxed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Fun time

It was a wonderful week at a Great Lake! Many friends and great memories in Shell Lake and great weather too! It’s always a plus to be in Shell Lake and by the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

June 11th through 18th

Great week at this property! It is just as described, with the exception of some grass growth decreasing beach size. Having your own beach is amazing! Our week was quite windy. We enjoyed the businesses and activities in both Shell Lake and Spooner. We will definitely return to this peaceful retreat!! Thank you Mindy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynn P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great beach; cabin slightly rustic.

I had a good time enjoying the sandy beach and the gazebo. Cabin was kind of musty smelling. Would suggest to owners to invest in better linens/towels for cabin. Shower was very slow to drain. Also I did not appreciate that someone was monitoring my stay and then reporting back to owner who was not on site at the time. I am a single female and it felt alittle creepy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darcey M., East Troy

Great Place!

This place was awesome. The cabin was clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. View from cabin was beautiful along with a gazebo we really enjoyed. Has everything you would want. The host were phenomenal They took family members scuba diving, and fishing . They let our entire family come and visit we were on the beautiful sandy beach everyday enjoying our first annual family get together. Celebrating our parents 6th wedding anniversary. And our father getting through his cancer. Thank to this wonderful family they went above and beyond to take care of us all. I hope others go here to enjoy the beauty and hospitality we did. Thank You!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Mindy Gadke

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Shell Lake has been our family destination for over 60 years! It has been our dream to one day own a cabin, and be able to share it with others so they can make memories and have a similar experience to what we have had growing up. We previously rented cabins, as well as stayed at the public campground. This property is family owned, with our family staying in the main house for a large part of the summer, and periodically throughout the school year (though it could be made available to others if the space is needed).

Why they chose this property

Sixty years ago my grandfather packed up my grandmother and their 4 children to drive north until they found something they loved. When they pulled into town they found a sign for Sandy Beach Resort. That's when he decided that this would be the place. When Sandy Beach Resort came up for sale, he wasn't sure how he could manage a resort in Wisconsin, and run his farm in Iowa. My dad has still carried his dream of one day owning a place on Shell Lake, and found it to be reality this past July. Now not only do we have a place to call home, but we can also share the additional cabin with other families so that they can enjoy it too! The previous owners had searched northwest Wisconsin for a few years to find the perfect vacation home, and this was it. When they decided to sell they wanted someone here who would love it as much as they have. And we do!

What makes this property unique

We purchased this property fully furnished and the previous owners had quite the eye for detail! The beautiful sand castle picture and sea shell/sand dollars/fishing theme definitely reminds you that you are on vacation. It was decorated simply, yet beautifully! Unique pieces perfectly placed throughout. The 12 foot screened in gazebo is lined with white icicle lights for late night board games while the children sleep. Wireless Internet is available should you choose to tap into it, or use this as a getaway and chance to unplug from the rest of the world. My husband has restored the bench next to the cabin so everyone can relax and enjoy the view. The view from the living room is also the view from the master bedroom, so you can roll over and wake up to the sun rising over the lake. Generally you can see 10-12 feet down into the lake, so if you go fish on a rock pile, you can watch the fish and feel them nibbling on your line! That was one highlight when I was little. Our beach is quite shallow, so you can allow your little ones to play in the water in front of you without fear of them getting too deep. To us, this is the perfect home away from home!

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