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Serene Lake House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sunset at the lake.
Lake view from deck
Grandfather clock
Entry way.
Coffee bar with sink

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayward Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, American Birkebeiner Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Lake House

Secluded home on Nelson lake, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The house is situated on a dead end road near a boat launch, that makes putting your boat in the lake a breeze. Beautiful views of the lake from the deck or the dock. Brand new fully remodeled living room, floors and modern kitchen, November 2023. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, newly remodeld March 2023. A fire pit in the front yard as well as a fish cleaning station. Large back yard for your leashed pets to play. Internet and television are one of the amenities as well as an electric fireplace. Washing machine and dryer for wet beach towels is in the basement. Air conditioning in the 3 upstairs bedrooms which makes sleeping comfortable and cozy. Fishing from the dock is very good.A gentle slope into the water, great for kids!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: limit 2 total
The dog next door is aggressive be careful!!!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As to the aggressive dog she has an invisible fence and usually will not cross, but if your Dog goes into her yard she will attack. Leash your dog

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Totagatic Wildlife Area and Kissick Swamp Wildlife Area, while Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hayward Lake - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Round Lake - 20 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serene Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Lake House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Lake House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Nelson Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eytcheson Park and Smith Lake. Little Round Lake and American Birkebeiner Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

julie r.

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

Summer getaway with friends and family

The property was great, especially loved the deck. We did a lot of kayaking and fishing. All the kids had a great time and so did the adults. My only complaint is we could have used more toilet paper and the propane tank on the grill was empty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mindy z.

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

Family Vaca

Clean property accurately described. Beautiful location 10 min from Hayward.The house has everything we could've needed and is layed out nicely with master bedroom on first floor and 3 bedrooms upstairs. Very convenient with 3 bathrooms. We had a "dog reactive" shepherd with us so I was worried about the neighbor dog. We had no issues. We kept ours on leash and drove just down the driveway to the boat landing to park and walk our dog since the aggressive neighbor pup has access to easement. Not a deal breaker. We enjoyed our stay. Kayaks or canoe would be nice to explore the quiet little bay. Next time we will bring or rent them. Great Place!Thank you SO MUCH for allowing dogs
Rented double-decker pontoon from Runamuck
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Amazing exprience

We were so pleased with our stay, that we will be booking again for next year. I felt that Todd and Jodi have undersold the cabin on VRBO. It went above and beyond to meet the expectations of our family. We had more than enough space (including an additional fridge in the basement-which we loved), located on a private bay wich was perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding, but yet easy access to the big lake for pontooning. We needed a crock pot and Jodi ran one over. I highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Family Vacation with Kids and Grandkids!

Perfect spot, beautiful place! It was just as pictured. Unfortunately, our only issue was some chilly weather! But the grandkids still had a blast . We saw a bear, deer, loons, beavers, and a huge turtle! I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet, beautiful bay with easy access to Nelson Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P., Madison area

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

Comfortable space for our group of six!

We had a very comfortable stay at Serene Lake House. We appreciated Todd's attentiveness to our concerns and questions. (Following Todd's advice, we had no issues with the pup next door but we were vigilant about keeping our dog leashed when outside and our dog stayed within the rental yard.) The Master suite is wonderful! and there was plenty of room for us all (four adults and two young children) to crash and relax after a day on the lake. Not too far from Hayward which was an added perk. Todd was very accommodating and quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gloria S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The house and lake access suited our family of 8 very well. The house was clean and well stocked for our stay. We loved being able to have our small dog at the house but note that you must cross the neighbor’s property to get to the public road and the neighbor has a dog that limited our ability walk out to the road with our dog. Thankfully the neighbor has an electric fence so their dog did not come over to our rental property. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Slice of heaven

Wonderful vacation spot for our adult children and grandchildren. Cabin had more than enough room for 8 adults and 4 children. Cabin had everything we needed and exceeded expectations. Located at the end of a dead end road and was quiet and peaceful. The bay provided hours of calm & protected kayaking for the kids. Dock easily accommodated our pontoon and fishing boat. Lots of fun tubing and fishing. Nearby bike parks and mountain biking enjoyed by kids and adults. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice Lake

We enjoyed our time at this cabin, especially the deck and the lake. However, there are several improvements that would’ve made our stay much more comfortable, especially when considering the price point of the property: 1) The address listed on VRBO is incorrect. 2) The kitchen was not well equipped with necessities; more utensils and serving bowls would be helpful and only 1 kitchen towel and dishcloth. With no dishwasher, more are needed. 3) It was very disappointing to have to supply our own paper towels and toilet paper. 4) No curtains for privacy in the downstairs bath or the master bath. We hung towels by thumbtacks to cover the windows. 5) The master bedroom with the bathroom; It would be better if a there was a curtain, wall, or any sort of separation of the toilet and shower from the bedroom space. 6) There were no dressers or closet in the master bedroom, and one of the upstairs bedrooms; this meant living out of suitcases and having to pile clothes on top of the nightstands and floor. 7) The owner sent a message saying a gift basket would be arriving on our third day. It never came. 8) There was some odd wiring, which required the basement lights to remain turned on all night, for the upstairs A/C and bedroom lights to work. 9) No A/C in master bedroom, this wasn’t mentioned in the property listing. Again, considering the price point of this property, the amenities should have been closer to what one would expect for that price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlin B.

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

Quiet and Secluded

The home worked out great for our 4 families to get together. The house was very clean. Bedrooms upstairs were comfortable with individual air conditioning units. Large deck and gas grill. Gentle slope to the water and sandy area in the water was great for the dogs and kids to play in. We really liked the "No Wake" area we were in. We also appreciated allowing dogs and being able to book less than a 7 day stay. You won't be disappointed staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean S.

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

Vacation

The lawn needed mowing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Peaceful

Felt like our week was a total upgrade from everyday life
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Wonderful Winter Vacation Stay

This house and location was wonderful to stay at. Excellent location near Hayward. Easy to go out the back door and play on the lake. House was cozy and warm. Easy for 3 to 4 couples to stay at. Kitchen was well stocked with kitchen utensils, including lots of plates and cups. Wonderful hosts who where always available to answer our questions. We are looking forward to our next stay with Todd and Jodi. Thank you Todd and Jodi for all the work you put into this house. Is shows and we love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great location, comfortable for a large group, very clean, good parking area. ,

It was a great place for our group. We were there for my son's wedding at our new inlaws' summer home, which is located on Neilson Lake zo it was convenient. Beautiful view from a gorgeous deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Atascadero, Ca, USA

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

Lake cabin

Great location near Hayward. Helpful host. Hard to find house initially since address is listed wrong on VRBO. Arrival directions would be useful to know to go all the way to end of the road. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Loved it!

Great lakeside home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., St. Paul

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

Perfect Lake Home

We had a wonderful time. The property is perfect for a lake vacation. Plenty of space for a family or group. The 4 bedrooms gave us each a place to call our own. We spent a lot of time on the beautiful Lake Nelson. But it was so nice to come back to a cabin with air conditioning on to clean up relax and get ready for the next activity. We will choose this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lana E.

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

Lovely retreat

So much space and the view was absolutely amazing. We loved being so close to the water. The cabin had everything we needed. Great time was had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Hayward vacation

We were there 4 nights and had a wonderful time. House was clean and very accommodating for us. Each family was able to sleep together in same room. Loved being on the lake with a boat landing and a dock. Able to fish and had a great pontoon ride on the lake. Only down fall was there was no grill. Also other rentals had a notebook to have rules in and we could leave comments. Over all, it was a great,quite place. Was able to pontoon to near Bars and Grills for a bite. Would definitely come back.9 out 10 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

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

Back to the lake

Spending time in the north woods on Nelson Lake over Memorial weekend was a great way to start summer in Wisconsin. The property was perfect for a long weekend getaway with the Labradors. The location was ideal, only one close neighbor and a large deck that overlooks the lake to enjoy the sunsets. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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