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Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5.

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living room side of great room, with high vaulted ceiling and natural oak wall.
Living room with upper windows shown.
View of kitchen area... note 2 ceiling fans in this main room.
Oak farm table and kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Auburn, WI
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sampson Townhall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rock Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5.

Relax in our 600 sq ft remodeled cabin in the Indian head region of Northern Wisconsin. This rustic-modern cabin has a 15' x 23' foot great room with a 15' ceiling and lots of windows overlooking Axehandle Lake. The kitchen is equipped with a full-sized stove, refrigerator, and microwave hood, and fully stocked kitchen ware. The quaint 12' x 14' bedroom has a queen sized bed, along with a twin over full bunk bed that can accommodate up to 5 individuals. The bathroom has a 36" shower, vintage sink vanity, and washer and dryer. If you enjoy an architectural look, with high ceilings, a mixture of oak and galvanized metal siding, and fresh white trim, then this is the place for you. The best part of the cottage is the 9' x 14' screened porch to enjoy the outdoors, listening to the wind whistling in the tall pine trees and looking over the lake below. AC has been added for cooling on those hot days as well!

Non-motorized boats are available (canoe, 2 kayaks, and row boat) to explore the 86 acre lake that is clear and great for fishing or swimming. Life jackets and paddles/oars are provided. Or just sit down on the new dock and fish off shore if you prefer using our vintage aluminum, webbed lawn chairs. In the evening relax by the fire pit, roasting s'mores, or inside playing games, watching movies (flat-screen Google TV with limited channels, DVD, and ability to link to your streaming services) or doing puzzles for a remote but relaxing vacation away from the everyday grind. Wifi is available. Note, we have it furnished and decorated as our vacation get-a-way, so not just the bare rental minimums you might find elsewhere! We are happy to share our family retreat with you. Note - no smoking allowed!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note: not childproofed for very young kids.
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Events

No events allowed
This is a cozy cottage, not good for large parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Pets must be leashed, attended to at all times.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the cottage or screened porch.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Shut all windows and turn off fans/ AC.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time from 10 pm to 8 am.

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
Note from host: This is a cozy cottage, not good for large parties
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Auburn

Located in New Auburn, this cabin is on the waterfront. Sunset View Golf Course and Sioux Creek Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chippewa Moraine Ice Age National Scientific Reserve and Ohmart Wetlands State Natural Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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New Auburn, WI

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sampson Townhall - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Rock Lake - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Lake Chetek - 18 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Max’s on the Lake - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Backwoods Bar & Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Quart House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kings Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Henry's at Lured Inn - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic-Modern 1BR Lakeside Cottage for up to 5. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Loon Lake, Sampson Townhall and Bass Lake. Salisbury Lake and Rusk Townhall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, comfortable cottage! We had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, the cabin has everything we needed. It was the perfect size and the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gorgeous spot right on the lake. The property has all the amenities you will need! We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Frey family! We hand a wonderful stay as always! Beautiful and peaceful cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget N.

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

Peaceful Place

We had a lovely stay on a quiet lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

william h.

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

fantastic stay

House was just as described. Beautiful lake. Very quiet. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Great cabin!

Our 5th trip up and they get better and better! The new dock is wonderful and we spent a lot of time watching the otter, fox, eagle, loon, and many different birds. Always clean, comfortable, and enjoyable. A great cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tressa W.

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

The cabin was perfect, even if weather wasn't.

Little precipatory, but it was such a nice place to stay and the owner was great with communication. Everyone enjoyed the cottage and view! Thank you again!

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Family reunion on the lake

My husband and I have a cabin on Axehandle lake and we were grateful to be able to rent the Frey family cabin for my mother and three of her siblings to stay for a week! Everyone had a wonderful time and they were very comfortable in the lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Great cabin on a lake

Super comfy cabin on a beautiful, quiet lake near New Auburn, WI. The cabin is well appointed, has everything you would need, and is always clean. This is our 3rd trip up and we are scheduled to go back in October. A true gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Loved our stay!

This rental is AMAZING! So clean, stocked and adorable. Felt like a home away from home. It is in a great location, on a quiet lake. So many spaces to enjoy: the fire-pit, the screen porch, the boats/lake/dock, the picnic table, etc... Laura is great at communicating. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We love, love, loved to our stay at this cabin! It was quiet, the lake was beautiful, and the place is super cute. The only change I would make is dumping the lockbox for a keypad on the door. It was a little tricky getting in but once we got it, it was fine. You can see the loving care that has been invested in this property. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Great time at Axe Handle Lake

My wife and I (along with our dog) stayed at the cottage in May 2023, and we really enjoyed our time! The kitchen had all we needed, and we spent a fair amount of time in the screened in porch (especially with all of the mosquitos outside). We also made it out onto the lake in their canoe. There was a bit of a snafu during check-in (we received the wrong code to the key lockbox), but the owner corrected that for us right away. We both recommend this property and would come again (though maybe not in mosquito season).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect - cozy, comfortable, and well appointed. The weather was wonderful and time on the dock was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful, cozy, cabin on a quiet lake in the woods. This is the third time we’ve stayed here, and we have never been disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private and so peaceful. Great place to unwind and get back into nature. The canoeing and kayaking was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and location. Well thought out design and layout. We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our time at this cozy cottage in the woods. We spent most our time outdoors - it’s the perfect setting for kayaking, paddle boarding, camp fires and simply relaxing by the water. The cottage is very clean, well-appointed, and exactly as the listing describes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

libertad W.

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

Beautiful cabin stay

My daughter and I had the best time here. Very comfortable cabin with great amenities. The lake was just steps away. Communication was fantastic. Very clean and fully stocked. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and sunning on the dock. Great days spent slowing down and making memories. Thanks again for opening up your family lake house for others to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Second stay and planning more!

Everything is "as advertised" with this property. Lake is great for fishing and water sports (Kayaking, etc). The new AC units were a huge plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Open but cozy at the same time. If we weren't in or on the water, we were enjoying time in the screen porch. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fifth visit with my sister and eighth overall. Love this cabin and lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents really enjoyed their stay, peaceful and relaxing for them both.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Sister Fun!

Beautiful cabin, well stocked, very clean. We LOVED the dock and stairs down to the lake. No splinters and very well lit! The beds were comfy and the porch was amazing! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget N.

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

Beautiful Spot!

We had a lovely time! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laura Frey-Law

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My mother, two brothers, sister, and I own this cottage that was built by my father's parents by hand in ~ 1951. After my father passed away in 2014, we decided to remodel this little 1 room cottage into something we could cherish and honor his and my grandparents' memories with. We have spent many weekends doing some of the work our selves (but had most of it done professionally!) and refinished several pieces of furniture to re-use in this space. We heard so many stories about the times my dad spent up here with his parents as a teenager, have memories of our own spending time up here in the past, and hope to create new ones going forward. We hope to share this respite with others to generate their own memories and find a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life!

Why they chose this property

This cottage was originally built by my grandparents as a 1 room cabin in the early 1950's, without water or electricity. We have relocated the original structure back ~50' and added the great room addition, along with modern amenities to bring our family cottage into the current millennium.

It is conveniently located about 30 min north of Eau Claire, WI and is just 15 min from the cute resort town of Chetek, WI. Plenty of places to visit in the area, but we admit, we most enjoy just relaxing at the lake!

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the rustic modern decor, with sliding barn doors, oak farm table and oak ship-lap accent walls milled locally from the trees harvested when the cottage was relocated. Numerous antique and vintage items from my grandparents' home have been re-purposed and used to enhance the natural and timeless beauty of this little gem in the woods.

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