The Willow by Acorn Shores is where s’mores never run out, the coffee’s always strong, and the hot tub has a view of the lake
At The Willow, we believe in easy mornings, unplugged afternoons, and cozy nights by the fire. Whether you're out on the trails, floating on the lake, or curled up in the bunk room for movie night — this is your place to reconnect and relax
✨ Why Guests Love It
🛁 Private hot tub with lake views 🛏️ Two king suites with en-suite access 🧸 Family friendly-pack n play, high chair, kids dishes, and child friendly lighting 🐶 Dog friendly – dog beds, bowls, and clean floors 🔥 Firepit with Adirondack seating for 8 🛶 Private dock, kayaks, paddleboard, lily pad 📺 5 Smart TVs and Starlink WiFi 🌡️ Central heat + AC 🚗 EV charger and trailer parking (shared) 🥘 Fully stocked kitchen + coffee bar: drip, Keurig, French press, Instapot with rice and slow cook functions, etc. 🎮 Board games, retro game console, cornhole, and hammock swing
🛏️ Sleeps 10 Comfortably Main Floor 🛌 King Suite 1: King bed, Smart TV, en-suite bath 🛌 Bedroom 2: Two twin beds, ceiling fan
Lower Level 🛌 King Suite 2: King bed, Smart TV, desk, patio doors to lake view, en-suite access 🧸 Bunk Room: 2 twin beds, Smart TV, toys, retro game console
🛋️ Living Room: Twin sized pull-out and additional fold out twin
🛁 Newly renovated bathrooms (2 of 3) 🧺 Extra-large washer and dryer
🌲 Outdoor Fun 🎣 Fish right off the dock or venture into Upper Twin Lake (Class A musky waters) 🚤 Public boat landing 4 min away 🛶 McClain Lake is perfect for floating – lily pad, kayaks, and paddleboard provided 🚧 No-wake lake with channel to Upper Twin (wake allowed 11 am–5 pm) 🍽️ Pull your boat up to dinner at Black Iron Grill 🏕️ Trails start just 0.5 miles away – direct CAMBA access
🚙 ATV, Snowmobile, and Trailer Friendly 🛻 All town roads are ATV/UTV routes unless marked 📍 Trailhead at the end of the road 🚛 Parking for 6+ vehicles in summer, 5 in winter ❄️ Steep driveway – 4WD recommended in winter and spring thaw New Winter 2025-2026-Trailer parking pad at the top of the driveway 🔌 Level 2 EV charger (shared) 🍳 Blackstone gas griddle (shared with neighboring cottage)
💵 $100 per dog (mandatory fee) 🐶 Dog beds and bowls provided 📝 Dogs must be older than 2 years at the time of check in and fully house trained
Once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive a quick form via Happy Guest, our secure guest portal:
🆔 ID verification ✍️ Rental agreement signature 🔐 $1500 refundable hold OR 🛡️ Optional $49 damage waiver
No apps, no logins – just easy vacation planning. You'll also receive access to our local guide with favorite spots, hiking trails, food recs, and everything you need for a smooth stay
📅 Open Dates May 8th - 10th (Mother's Day weekend) May 15th - 17th May 29th - 31st June 8th - 11th July 10th - 12th
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Smoking and vaping are NOT allowed and our policie
Guests must sign a rental agreement and may choose from a $1500 hold or a one time $49 damage waiver prior to check-in.
NO smoking, NO guests or pets without permission. Unregistered guests and pets will be charged $50/night each.
Quiet hours are in effect 10PM to 7AM. Wakes are not allowed on our lake but are allowed on Upper Twin Lake between 11AM-5PM everyday.
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Property # 2630501vb
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 chalet is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kissick Swamp Wildlife Area and Totagatic Wildlife Area, while Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, or check out an event or a game at Lumberjack Bowl. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Is Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV?
As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV on 2 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,088, 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 Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lake Cabin · Hot Tub · Fire Pit · EV located?
Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this chalet in Hayward is situated on a lake, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Round Lake, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Tiger Cat Flowage and Lake Placid are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My husband and our four children had a wonderful stay at Acorn Shores! The hosts were incredibly informative and very responsive to any questions we had! We enjoyed use of the canoe, kayaks, and hot tub. The amenities were perfect and we'd highly recommend this property for your next vacation get away. Thanks again for a great stay!
We stayed Friday to Sunday for a girls weekend away. It was the perfect house and location, super clean, and the hosts were wonderful and responsive!! We would definitely stay here again, would love to do it in the summer next time!!
The location was great as well as the property. They had everything we needed and more. Excellent communication with the owners!
Andrew B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you Andrew! We are so glad you enjoyed the Hayward area, and we hope you had time to grab some ice cream at West's Dairy, it is the highlight of many of our summer memories! Come again anytime!
This home is a great location for gatherings. It has 4 comfortable bedrooms and large open accommodating common spaces. Even though it rained almost our entire time the living spaces kept us having fun together at the large tables and great room style TV viewing room. We would have loved to have used the kayaks and canoe. Next time!
Elisabeth Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Hey Elizabeth! YES! Definitely come again another time when you can enjoy the kayaks and canoe!
We had a great time! Quiet area with a few homes close by, but otherwise very private. Great amenities. We paddleboarded and kayaked every day. Plenty of space for a large family to stay, cook meals, enjoy the outdoors.
John W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Hey John, so glad you guys enjoyed the paddleboard and kayaks, and the location and space for family! Come again anytime!
We had such a great time for our ladies weekend! Loved the place, was so clean on arrival and the hosts did a great job communicating with us. Beds were comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! We felt right at home.
Bridget H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us Bridget! Come again anytime!
Beautiful accommodations with updated bathrooms and kitchen. The hosts are attentive and helpful should you need anything. The lake is perfect for kayaking with little or no motor boat traffic. We had an excellent long weekend with our two boys.
Frank Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you Frank, so glad you enjoyed a peaceful stay! Please come again anytime!
We booked this location because it was close to the Birkie trail and had a hot tub! We loved the views to the lake. It very comfortably and easily fit 4 adults and 3 young kids. Kitchen was well equipped, beds were comfortable, and the 2 living room areas were great to spread out. The 2 bathrooms upstairs were much more updated while the lower bath had some retro basement vibes but very clean and no complaints! We went sledding out the front of the cabin and it was only 10 minutes drive to one of the Birkie trailheads. The hottub was awesome at night after a day of activities and we appreciated all the unused beach towels as well. We would stay here again!
Audrey J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2025
Thank you so much Audrey! Please come again anytime!
I loved our stay at acorn shores! My family and I vacationed here and everyone enjoyed themselves including our dogs. We enjoyed kayaking and canoeing on the lake. We also loved the outdoor fire and s’mores by the lake watching the sun set! The place was great and we were at one with nature. It was like a cabin in the middle of the woods only upgraded! The locals were so kind. You have to go eat at the Tavern! Great food and such kind people. We also enjoyed our pontoon and fishing boat rental with Hayward power sports! Definitely a great experience!
Luzviminda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thank you Luzviminda! There are certainly some beautiful sunsets on the lake. Come again anytime!
The home was very clean. It had more amenities than any other vacation rental I have stayed in. The kitchen had everything imaginable and the bathrooms were also nicely stocked. The hot tub seemed new and in great condition. The lake is beautiful to look at but it is weedy and mucky (as noted in the listing) so we chose not to swim there. We rented a boat on nearby Round Lake. The host was very accessible and helpful.
Matt P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Matt! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to have you back anytime! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen and the new hot tub!
The lodge is very nice and the hosts are always helping to have a great time.
If there was something missing or not working, the hosts replied quickly.
As it is a huge house the time between checkout and checkin must be big enough to let the staff clean up according to the hosts expectation.
The ice maker in the fridge was shut off by the hosts on purpose.
The foosball was broken, but the hosts immediately took care of it.
The amenities with the boats and the shear is great!
We would always stay there again.
Andreas L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Hey Andreas, thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation of our home as a great place for families! We have removed the broken foosball table and replaced it with an air hockey table! As some do not prefer the local water, we provide ice trays for ice instead of hooking up the fridge. Please come again anytime!
Acorn Shores Resort worked out really well for our family of 8. The 4 bedrooms were well appointed and the 3 baths were great. The kitchen was well equipped, and my wife really liked the ample storage for our food.
The main activity on these annual trips is fishing, with floating on the lake being second. We rented a 24 ft pontoon from Hayward Power Sports. The dock could be a little longer and higher to better accommodate a boat of this size. We almost had to be on shore to get the entry gate by the dock. The fishing on both Lake McClaine and Upper Twin produced a wide variety of fish, but no musky or walleye.
Most everyone enjoyed the hot tub multiple times. If we weren't on the water, we typically sat on the porch to enjoy the lake view through the trees.
We saw that this house is a work-in-process with some trim still to be installed. However, it did not detract from our very enjoyable stay. Acorn Shores is on our short list to visit again.
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you David! You'll be happy to hear that a dock extension is on the list for our fall update! We are glad to hear you would like to come again someday!
10 of us stayed at this property for a boys fishing trip. Cabin is in a great location, not too close to town, but close enough that it’s not a big deal to run in. Lake access is great. House layout and beds were great, although it did seem that some areas were still under construction. Not a big deal. Plenty of room to spread out and definitely enough room to sleep 10.
One thing to keep in mind is that the neighboring cottage (part of the same “resort”), is literally right next door, as in maybe 20 feet. If another group is renting the cottage, you’ll have to share the dock, fire pit, and canoes/kayaks with them. We were lucky that the host was staying next door our weekend - if it had been another group that wanted dock/fire pit access, there definitely is not enough room on the dock to tie up two boats.
We also followed the hosts suggestion and rented from Hayward Power Sports. Excellent service and experience.
Fishing tips: we had the best luck on trolling crank baits for northern/bass in the connected lake, with some small hits on casting spinners on the home lake. Worms and jigs were great for sunfish and crappie as well.
This property is accommodating for any type of stay you’d want to have, and the hosts are great with communication. If I’m in the area, I would certainly consider staying here again.
Justin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Thanks Justin! I will add your fishing advice to our welcome book. Please come again anytime!
We fell in love with this property because of it's unique set up, a large lake house with a another cottage next door where large families can enjoy vacationing together. We also love that the lake is quiet and peaceful and not over-touristed the water is clear and spring-fed, and the fish plentiful.
ACCESS: codes are sent the day of check-in via email. Guests are able to self check-in anytime after 4pm via the electronic deadbolt.
PARKING/DRIVEWAY: In the summer months, we have parking for 6+ cars. In the winter, we have room for 5. We recommend 4WD cars in the winter.
HOT TUB: Be advised that the hot tub may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance. Our goal is to ensure it remains safe and functional for all our guests. While we make every effort to schedule maintenance outside of your stay dates, there may be rare instances where it needs attention during your visit. We appreciate your understanding in this.
CAMERAS: We have cameras on the premises. Doorbell cameras are located at the front doors and monitor the entry and the driveway, and there are others monitoring the driveway, cottage back doors, and wood pile. Cameras are motion activated and record audio and video and are monitored infrequently (typically at time of check-in to make sure you made it in and after check-out, though we reserve the right to check more frequently if we receive notice of rule violations) Your reservation will be terminated immediately if you disable, unplug, tamper with, cover, block or alter the WIFI equipment or security equipment (cameras).
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