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Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.

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View from the lake (4 kayaks available for use during your stay)
View from the deck
Nelson Lake
Happy Hour on the deck!
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Chippewa
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom # 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.

Relaxing vacation home located seven miles from downtown Hayward. Great fishing lake located on a quiet road.
Two story walkout with expansive views of the lake from both levels. Two bedrooms and a bath upstairs and two bedrooms and a bath down allows for optional privacy for larger groups. The deck on the second level offers spectacular views of the lake and surrounding area.
Four kayaks and a canoe are available for use. Gas grill with full kitchen. Pets welcome.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Maximum two dogs (sorry, no cats)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Wheelchair accessible

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1826833vb
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

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is on a lake. Hayward Golf Club and HookStone Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hayward Lake - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Hayward Information Center - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Round Lake - 20 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Lake Chippewa - 60 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Backroads Coffee & Tea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Nelson Lake Retreat: beautiful views of the lake both inside and out. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Nelson Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Smith Lake and Totagatic Wildlife Area. Eytcheson Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful setting
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great location, wonderful to be able to bring our dogs
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

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

Great family week

Our family had a wonderful and stress free vacation. Great location and nice dock to fish from. Very clean and well-maintained property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Nelson Lake Retreat

Beautiful! We will be trying to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DAVE B.

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

Annual family gathering

We want to get our kids and grandkids together once a year and this is how we do it. Swimming...fishing and relaxing near water. This was a really nice venue to do that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Birke Trip

Excellent vacation home very close to Hayward for all Birke activities! Pet friendly and also fully equipped kitchen for home cooked meals, staying home with our pet was important to us!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great place

We had a wonderful week at the cabin. Layout was great for our family. Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Great family togetherness

We very much enjoyed our time at this lake home- especially nice since we had young kids and a dog
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Friends get away

Very nice place with plenty of room for everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Very relaxing!

It was very quiet and relaxing. The cabin was very clean, nice and cool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Nice house

Very nice stay. We enjoyed the kayaks and boat dock. The house was clean and had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

June vacation

We enjoyed our stay at this home on Nelson Lake. The place was ready on time, clean and furnished with all the necessities and more for our stay. The cabin was as advertised and we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pepa M.

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

Birki house

Grate location and place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great space

Clean, and well maintained space. Wonderful stay on Nelson lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, very clean. The dock set up is challenging to maneuver boats in and out. Communication with owner was slow. Overall a great rental, would go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Cabin Week

We love this property. It’s perfect for our kids and grandkids to enjoy. We appreciate that we can also bring our dogs with us. They love swimming in the lake. We look forward to staying there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne & Michelle D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

The location was beautiful but the house was not real clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

End of summer vacation

The property was very nice, the lake is very nice, unfortunately the fish were not biting, but we still had a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Nice and relaxing

We had a great time! Close to many small towns for shopping, great fishing, boating, kayaking, nice places to eat at, lots of wildlife and beautiful views. Make sure to bring bottled water high iron in the water, bring extra bath towels, washcloths and hand towels (not enough),and hand soap for kitchen. Overall great place and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

A great spot on a very nice lake

This was as advertised. A peaceful and very nice lake home. We loved the location and enjoyed what both the lake and Hayward had to offer. So many positives with this vacation spot. What would even make it better is the addition of a washer/dryer and water softener with iron filter. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

The property was clean. The dock on the water was wobbly. The deck and steps outside needed stain. I didn’t think we met Amy. A woman and her son were cleaning up to 4pm check in time and I’m not sure it was Amy Didn’t identify her self and said sh would be back tomorrow to bring another water canister. The rest of week was good!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Kay M.

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

Family reunion

We were there 3 years ago it looked the same. Had a Kerig now that was nice . didn’t have any issues My sisters rented a few doors down an aunt and sister in law rented a couple of miles away. It worked out well. Use to be a restaurant/bar at the end that was nice but was changed to a private resort ( we knew that ahead of time) missed that. Added a dog at the last minute but was not a problem! Overall it was a good time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sept stay

Property was set up very nicely. Beds were very comfortable. Lacked hand towels in bathrooms. No outside garbage cans. In a week you acquire a fair amount of trash. Saw neighbor and offered to pay him to allow us to add to his trash cans since we were uncomfortable leaving it on the porch as suggested. The bedroom carpets all had significant amount of pet stains on them. The oven and stove could use a good cleaning as well. Be aware that the water is maybe safe to drink but I wouldn’t. It was quite brown. Be sure to bring drinking water with you. The location was fabulous. The pier was nice as well
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

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

90th birthday for mumsy

Beautiful 4 bedroom home and location (2 bdrms up/2bedrms down with fully exposed walkout basement, gorgeous views, adorable decor, privacy (dead end road), peaceful, accomodating host/manager met all of our needs (a beautiful cooler/water filter system) and the manager filled twice with bottled H20, and took the garbage! Nice private dock, yard and fire pit! Really, no complaints! The only concern was a swimming beach access on the property. With several people with disabilities, we could not swim or wade from our shore (boulders for erosion control with steep bank). Would have loved and really missed a small beach (my whole family are part fish! lol). However, a few miles down the road toward Hayward was a gorgeous public boat landing and beach! The only hassle was loading/unloading all of our gear. All in all...a great vacation!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

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

Great for multiple families

The photos don't do this cabin justice! Everything was better than expected. Beds were comfortable, however the kids would have preferred bunks (4 girls, 2 per room). Plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked, including a crockpot, high end blender, roasting pan, etc. Nice gas grill as well. Per other reviews, the iron is very noticeable in the water, however they did provide drinking water and the smell was not as bad as you would expect. As for outside, we enjoyed the use of the kayaks, put a few of our own hammocks up in the trees and spent as much time as possible relaxing. The lake was too weedy for our kids near the shore/dock, but we brought our own boat and rented a pontoon from a nearby resort so we spent every day cruising the expansive lake and beaching on Big Island for swimming fun. We loved how close we were to town, trails for our ATV (plenty of parking for trailers) and how close we were to resorts for a quick stop via water or ATV. Amy was easy to work with, great at communication, and very welcoming. We loved our stay and would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Van Dunk

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Our family spent many summers on Nelson Lake, and our memories are numerous. When the opportunity opened up to spend more time on this beautiful fishing lake for generations to come, our family took it. We have no regrets and love how much the kids love coming and continue to make beautiful memories for themselves.

What makes this property unique

If you want to relax and get away from the stress in your life, this place will allow you to do that. We love coming here without an agenda and filling the time with whatever comes up. Everything is here, nothing to bring but your own essentials.

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