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Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9148.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Barnes, WI
- Island Lake3 min walk
- Turtle Lake3 min drive
- Blue Lake9 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.
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.
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.
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
Restaurants
- Barnes Trading Post - 14 min drive
- Decoy Inn - 16 min drive
- Doorns Inn - 19 min drive
- Windsor's - 23 min drive
- Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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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