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Secluded/Pet-friendly home on 3+ acres, close to downtown Hayward/ATV Trails

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Backyard and Firepit
Living Room
Coffee bar
Breakfast bar
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Hayward Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded/Pet-friendly home on 3+ acres, close to downtown Hayward/ATV Trails

Welcome to Animal Kottage! We are located in a secluded area in Hayward, WI on 3.5 pet-friendly acres and only 3 miles from enjoying the downtown atmosphere of this amazing city.
Enjoy your morning coffee on warm summer mornings and take in the evening sunsets while grilling on the back porch. Plenty of room in the manicured yard for outdoor games experience or just enjoying some drinks around the firepit while the kids and dogs play.
Located close to several lakes, shopping, lots of great restaurants as well as ATV and Snowmobile trails.
Watch as deer wander through the property on their way to the Namekagon river just a short walk away or as birds, bunnies, and other wildlife enjoy the quiet and remote location.

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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 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Hayward

Hayward is home to this holiday home. Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at HookStone Winery and Lumberjack Bowl. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park are also worth visiting.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Hayward Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hayward Information Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Nelson Lake - 22 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza Parloure - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded/Pet-friendly home on 3+ acres, close to downtown Hayward/ATV Trails pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Secluded/Pet-friendly home on 3+ acres, close to downtown Hayward/ATV Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded/Pet-friendly home on 3+ acres, close to downtown Hayward/ATV Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded/Pet-friendly home on 3+ acres, close to downtown Hayward/ATV Trails located?

Situated in Hayward, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hayward Lake, Hayward Information Center and Park Theater. Tremblays Sweet Shop and HookStone Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place! Enjoyed our stay! Very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute property, loved the dog decor. Clean and organized, kitchen had good selection of items to cook breakfast. Coffee station was a nice touch. Fire pit was an added bonus. Would recommend to stay if you’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana V.

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

The Perfect Little House

We normally stay elsewhere when we visit Hayward, but after missing out on our usual spot we snagged this gem. Everything was PERFECT. Comfortable beds, plenty of space, and the most “homey” feel. One of our best VRBO experiences yet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and had everything we needed to feel at home. The location was perfect, quiet, yet close to everything. We enjoyed sitting out back with the beautiful wooded surroundings. Trego is a short ride away where we rented canoes and paddled down the Namekagon River. Highly recommend Amimal Kottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for a trail riding vacation. The cottage is super clean, very well stocked and Jordan could not have been more amazing to work with. There were 4 in our group. Great space for cooking, dining, card playing and building memories. We loved having the fire pit. The candy dish and the coffee bar were great and made us feel very welcomed. We had a blast. We will definitely use this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean. Kitchen well equipped. Candy dish was sweet touch. Layout of rooms very nice. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Visit at Animal Kottage

We loved our stay at Animal Kottage. The space was very clean and welcoming. We loved the coffee bar and sitting outside by the firepit. We appreciate that the owners are animal lovers!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hospitality and communication was incredible. The place was so cozy and comfortable and the area is so beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VA B.

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

Lovely visit!

Very good great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

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

Great stay!

The house is in a quiet location with plenty of room, and it was perfect for our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha L.

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

Perfect for what we needed

We came to the area to ride sxs and this house was perfect. It was clean, had all the necessities, and great location. We would for sure book this same place again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Wonderful stay at the Animal Kottage

We had a great time staying at this property. The owners thought of everything you need for an enjoyable stay both for the humans and our 4 legged family member. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi D.

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

Very nice and clean

We had a nice relaxing time. Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an incredible family vacation there as everything you need and all the comfort of Home. Highly recommend for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Wedding weekend!!

The location was close to everything we needed and near everyone else in the wedding party. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Great Stay

We loved our stay in Sawyer County. The house was in a private setting - just outside of Hayward. Very clean and comfortable. We came up to go riding our ATVs. It worked out great to ride from the house every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

2024 Trip

Loved how secluded the property was. The house was very clean and loved that they left treats for our dogs. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Sparkling clean, great location

We loved the privacy and quietness of the property. The yard was great for letting the dogs play and having fires or sitting on deck. Yet it was only a short, easy drive from Hayward. The house itself was very clean, well stocked and we had plenty of room. We enjoyed the complimentary coffee bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

ATV Trip

Property was very clean and was as described. Worked out great for us and can't think of anything that we wished would have been different
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Comfortable place; excellent hosts

We stayed here for a bit of an extended stay this winter. We found this home to be very clean and well-equipped and just as pictured & described. Just a few minutes out of town but feels secluded. Hosts were wonderful to work with. Will be staying here again in a few months.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Quiet Cottage

Great home. Had everything we needed . Jordan was extremely responsive to our needs. Nice welcome basket! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L., Coon rapids,MN

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

Peaceful, quiet, secluded

The property was very private. Beautiful wooded area. Close to town, yet secluded. Home was nice and clean and inviting. Made several bonfires. We enjoyed our time there
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Animal Kottage Vacation July 2023

Great place to stay! Very Clean, very cozy, great coffee bar area. Great area for dogs to run and relax along with us humans. Close to downtown Hayward. The owners are the best easy to reach if you need assistance or to answer questions. Hope to go back in 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb P.

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

Great getaway

This place was awesome! Very private, but also close to town. Had excellent communication with the owner. He went way beyond. making our stay relaxing and enjoyably. Loved the coffee bar and the welcoming basket. Definitely recommend and would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zachary K., Ft. Wayne, Indiana USA

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

Quiet get away near Hayward WI.

We stayed 5 nights while moving across country. The house was comfortable, dog-friendly, in a secluded wooded area but still easy access to town and highway. Hosts resolved a hornet nest problem quickly, and were friendly & responsive throughout our stay. A nice stay in an area that has few vrbo's with enough beds for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jordan

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We are locals of the Hayward area and have always enjoyed the quiet and freedom that the area provides with its many trails for ATVs, snowmobiles, horses, skiing, or hiking. The wildlife is truly amazing, and we see a multitude of it every day, including bear, deer, turkeys, birds, hummingbirds, etc. As dog owners, we love the ability of having plenty of space to allow them to run and play in our yard or take them on hiking trails with us. We want to provide that same opportunity to our guests which is why we are pet-friendly hosts.

Why they chose this property

The house is not located in what we would call a neighborhood. It is on a corner lot with a single "neighbor" about 750 feet away. It is a peaceful and relaxing location that provides guests the opportunity to really enjoy all that the Northwoods has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Situated on 3.5 acres with a large backyard, firepit, and grill the house provides guests with the ability to stretch their legs and minds while their children and dogs play in the yard or wooded areas.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests