Ride right from the front door—Birch Haven is a true Northwoods getaway located directly on ATV/UTV-accessible routes, making it easy to park your trailer, start your engines, and explore miles of scenic trails right from the property. Set on the peaceful shores of Spider Lake in the Chequamegon National Forest, this lakefront log cabin offers the perfect blend of adventure, privacy, and relaxation. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, Birch Haven is tucked into a quiet, secluded setting while still being just minutes from Clam Lake and Mellen for gas, supplies, and dining. You’ll also be within easy driving distance of some of the area’s most popular attractions, including St. Peter’s Dome, Copper Falls State Park, Ashland, Bayfield, Lake Superior, and even Hayward for shopping, family activities, and the Fishing Hall of Fame.
Inside, this charming log home features a warm and inviting layout with beautiful wood finishes throughout. The lakeside dining area offers panoramic views of the outdoors, while the fully equipped kitchen includes everything you need to prepare meals, including a drip coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, oven/range, and full-size refrigerator. The main level includes a bedroom with a stunning log king bed and a full bathroom. Upstairs, the loft offers two twin beds and a half bath. The walkout lower level provides additional space with two bedrooms—one with a queen bed and half bath, and another with a full-size bed, full-size futon, and full bathroom—making it easy for groups and families to spread out comfortably.
Step outside to enjoy the best of lake life with a large yard, sandy shoreline, wraparound deck, fire ring, private dock, and swimming area. A rowboat is included with your stay, and the boat landing is conveniently located just down the road. Spider Lake is known for its peaceful setting and great fishing, including crappies, panfish, and walleye. For your stay, bedding is provided, including sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets. Guests should plan to bring their own towels and personal toiletries.
Whether you’re here to ride, fish, hike, swim, or simply relax and take in the beauty of the Northwoods, Birch Haven offers a comfortable, adventure-ready retreat you’ll want to return to year after year.
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About the area
Mellen
Located in Mellen, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Copper Falls State Park and Chequamegon National Forest. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
How much does it cost to stay at Birch Haven Log Cabin | Lakefront Swimming | Ride-From Trails?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birch Haven Log Cabin | Lakefront Swimming | Ride-From Trails on 12 Sept 2026 start from AU$495, 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 Birch Haven Log Cabin | Lakefront Swimming | Ride-From Trails?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Birch Haven Log Cabin | Lakefront Swimming | Ride-From Trails?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Birch Haven Log Cabin | Lakefront Swimming | Ride-From Trails?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Birch Haven Log Cabin | Lakefront Swimming | Ride-From Trails located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Chequamegon National Forest and Spider Lake. Moquah Lake is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful property with a lovely view of the lake. The cabin was clean, cozy and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. I was impressed with how well appointed the kitchen was. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept very well. Would happily stay again if we are ever in the area..
Sharron M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kirk H.
22 Jan 2026
Great time at Spider Lake!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were only able to be there for a weekend, but had a great time! The cabin was perfect for our crew to use as a base for snowmobiling and very comfortable to relax in the evenings. The only thing that would make it better would be to have a trail spur closer to the cabin.
Kirk H.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Hi,
Thank you for giving us a review! I am glad you had a great time and found the cabin to be very comfortable. It was a pleasure to host you and your group, and we hope to see you back again in the future :)
Very nice, clean, well furnished and everything we needed. Very quiet setting with a great view of the lake.
Steve P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback! We love to hear from our past guests on how things went. I am thrilled you enjoyed the lakefront view and the quiet environment of the property! It was great hosting you and your group! We hope to see you back again soon :)
Liz
Recreational Rental Properties
Fantastic home in the Northwoods. Very clean and all you need for a get away! Fully stocked kitchen with utensils and all cooking needs. Beds and bed rooms are awesome.
The property was in a quiet location with no neighbors. This was awesome because we could only hear wildlife. I loved the lichen with all the pull out drawers and they had everything you would ever need. My girls loved the lift area because they had their own space but could still hear everything going on.
Kanyada R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
SUSAN J.
18 Sept 2024
beautifull
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved staying here. I just wished the check-out time was 11 instead of 9.Too much rushing around in the morning,didn't have time to make breakfast.
SUSAN J.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2024
Thank you for the suggestions and leaving us a review :) It was a pleasure to host you and your group. In the off season we try to be as flexible as possible unless there are back-to-back reservations. If you are ever back in the area and want to stay again you can reach out to us and we may be able to offer more of a flexible check in time :) We hope you have a wonderful rest of the year. Liz RRP
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
28 Nov 2023
Class of 77 grouse hunt
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place in the center of outdoor activities. We are and will continue to be a returning group.
Steve S.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to host you. We look forward to seeing you back again soon :)
Elizabeth
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
28 Oct 2024
Fall hunt
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Annual grouse hunt with life long friends. Great place to gather and catch up with each other. Social space is great.
Steve S.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you for staying at Birch Haven. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to host you. I am thrilled you found everything to be 5 stars! :) We hope you have a wonderful rest of the year :) Liz
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
22 June 2025
Lovely cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful cabin with a northwoods decor.We had a wonderful stay in a spotless home with a nice yard, Weber grill, nice lake view and fishing dock. We would've liked a later checkout time. 9am is too early! How about 10am? We plan to come back next year!
Linda H.
Verified
8/10 Good
Joan B.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Overall well pleased. Pretty quick response when we had a bat flying around in the home. Not all amenities listed that would have been nice to know about. Little frustrated with fact shower door in master bath did not work poorly and we gave up using it the last couple days. Few other maintenance issues. Enjoyed privacy, was clean, etc.
We had a great time at the Birch Haven log cabin despite the colder August weather! The cabin was stocked with any cooking utensil you could ever need and we appreciated hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent being provided! The twin beds in the loft were not comfortable, so that was our only complaint. Unfortunately, my sons who are avid fisherman didn't get a single bite from the dock or out on the lake in the row boat. But that's why they call it fishing and not catching!
Alli H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Adam T.
16 Oct 2025
It’s alright
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
With some TLC this place has potential. The bedding and cleanliness were disappointing, with some of us choosing to sleep in full clothes. The furniture is fairly worn out and some the sheets had spots, no spare sheets were available. The dishes/cookware was a plus. Management did not respond to my email about the properties condition but there were informative emails with entrance details prior to arrival.
Adam T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ginny B.
29 Nov 2023
Beautiful setting for a beautiful cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location. The cabin was spacious and had all the kitchen utensils needed. Every morning we had just a glorious view of the lake. I only wish they had most of the lights on a few major switches rather than having to turn on all the separate light fixtures. A very minor issue. Kitchen lights are tricky to find/ partially on the wallpapered wall behind the fridge and near the bakers rack- FYI. It does list that on the fridge, but I wasn't able to see it due to arriving in the evening and too dark in the kitchen to see it. Maybe a tent card on the island stating that? Otherwise a fantastic place that I would happily return to again. Thank you to the owners, staff and cleaning crew for a lovely stay.
Ginny B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for the detailed review on your experience at our new addition Birch Haven. I am thrilled to see everything was 5 stars! We appreciate your suggestions, and we thank you trusting us with your Northwoods experience :) Elizabeth
Thank you for the 5-star review! I am thrilled you found everything to be 5-stars. If you’re ever in the area again, we are happy to help!
Liz
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