Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort

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A stone pathway leading to a lake with trees on either side and a building in the background.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A rustic kitchen with a central island, wooden bar stools, and green cabinets.
A two-story wooden house with a stone foundation, a stone pathway leading to the front door, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lac Courte Oreilles

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Lac Courte Oreilles
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grindstone Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main level lakeside

1 Double Bed

Main level middle bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper level lakeside bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper level twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master bedroom bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area and Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hayward Lake - 15 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Round Lake - 20 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Nelson Lake - 24 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Somewhere Else Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trail's End Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beechmoor - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Punk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stone Lake Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,518, 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 Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Story Book Vintage Northwoods Lodge Loaded With Charm & Comfort located?

Located in Hayward, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, steps from Lac Courte Oreilles and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Schoolhouse Lake. Grindstone Lake and Ring Lake 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. 158 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was beautiful, the cabin was cozy and inviting and the layout was perfect for a group. The hosts were very helpful. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2026
Thank you so much, Julie! We look forward to hosting your group again😊 Joan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is even more charming than the photos! Beautiful home, comfortable amenities, property is steps from the lake, feels private and is nice and close to town. We want to come back in the summer when we can get out on the lake!! Fabulous spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2026
Thanks, Marita! Hopefully we will see you next summer😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here. The house, property, dock, and lake made this a great stay. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Nick, Thanks so much for your kind words! You were a great renter and left the cabin in wonderful shape. We would love for you to rent from us again! Joan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Runamuck Roost. Ample space for our 3 couples and 4 children. Very well-equipped kitchen. Beyond the control of our hosts, the water in the lake was low (so we hade more sand beach!), too low to launch our deep-V boat, but Runamuck Rides was very cooperative in renting us a pontoon boat, so all turned out well. Runamuck Roost gets a big Thumbs Up from us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property! Everything was more than expected, clean, charming and enough space to host the entire family! Every detail was thought about and we didn’t need to bring a thing as they had everything from spices in the drawer, coffee in the cupboard, soap and shampoo in the bathrooms to firewood for campfires and sticks to roast marshmallows on. Oh and can we talk about sunsets on the lake? Breathtaking!! Joan was a delight to work with and quick to respond to all my questions. Such a relaxing and refreshing stay, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words! You were great renters and we appreciate that. I totally agree - sunsets across the lake can’t be beat! Thanks again, Joan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is amazing! The hosts were wonderful! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here. It is tastefully decorated and so cozy. The lot is great for yard games and watching sunsets. The beach is great for kids, sandy and no weeds for swimming. Unfortunately, the lake was so low that we were unable to dock our boats, which made for inconvenient fishing-having to launch our boat each time we wanted to go out. In addition to not being able to fish as much as we would have liked, this was particularly frustrating because the driveway makes it difficult to back in and out of with a trailer. There is a canoe for guests to use, however we would love to see some additional water toys like kayaks or paddle boards.The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals for the whole family. We spent every night in the screened in porch enjoying cards, games and the cool, lake breeze. Overall, this a really great place to stay. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen. Great space for family gathering. Bedroom were a great size. Lake view was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay; the cabin is very beautiful and cozy, well-built and well cared for, skillfully decorated, and with a lovely lake view. Our bed and linens were very comfortable, Because the house was so solidly built, noise does not travel much within the house, and the all-wood floors do not creak at all. If the weather cooperates (we were there after Labor Day and it was a little cool/rainy), the screened porch is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the view etc. The kitchen is very well equipped with virtually anything a cook might want. The hosts were very kind and immediately responsive to a couple of issues that arose. One bonus was that after a few days of bathing with the water in the house, everyone's hair was unusually soft and shiny -- I would love to know what's in that water!The lake itself was very pretty to look at, and quiet when we were there (again, after Labor Day), although it's basically a big 'bowl' with not that much for kayakers to to explore, which we like to do, and the water was a little murky. We very much enjoyed the sunset views from the fire pit, and the included firewood. The one downside for us was that there is a small lumber processing facility right next door, cutting logs into firewood. We could hear the chain saws intermittently (fortunately not all day or every day), but when running the noise was significant. There was also construction noise from the lot on the other side of the house, but I assume that was temporary.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Home was very nice

Home was nicely appointed and very comfortable. We had a nice relaxing vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Glad you liked our home. Please come back again and visit us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific week

The perfect property with a gradual sandy beach…..and a quaint well equipped “cabin”. Just lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family lake vacation!

Everything about this property is just perfect. Our family has an annual lake vacation we look forward to and this is the ideal place. We love the cozy feel, being able to cook for a large group and plenty of room to relax and visit. We are already lookng forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
So glad you enjoyed our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Property

Great property. Everything provided
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

Awesome, checked every box, just what we were looking for!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2021
Wow! So happy you loved our home. Thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic and peaceful

We had a wonderful time here, loved the up north cabin experience with all the amenities of home. Beautiful place to stay that nicely accommodated our family of nine and our Golden Retriever. Durphee Lake was clear, warm and great for swimming. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2020
We are glad you enjoyed our home. It’s not just a cabin or a lake home. It’s a great chapter in our family’s history and now it’s a chapter In your families! Please come back and visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer GetAway

In this COVID-19, we all NEEDED a change of scenery and it was just what the doctor ordered. Amazing sunrises, sunsets...and incredible sunny memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2020
Wow. Mission accomplished. Fun and relaxation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice 5 bedroom place

All the bells and whistles, everything you need for a great family getaway. Small quiet lake with room to play or fish. Great communication with Runamuck, Primarily with Joan who was very patient with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time at the lake at this beautiful location. The house was well stocked, which made it easy to settle in. It was easy to communicate with the owners, and they graciously accommodated a last minute pontoon rental request. The house was lovely and the property felt private so was a great place to relax and create new family memories. We would love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars – Perfect Family Getaway!We had a wonderful stay at this property! There was plenty of space for the whole family to spread out and relax. The home was very clean, bright, and spacious with adorable decor—loved the cute comforters and linens, which made it feel extra cozy and welcoming.The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, which made cooking super convenient. The kids had a blast swimming in the lake and playing on the beach. While the fishing was a bit slow at times, we still managed to catch a few bass, northerns, and crappies.Overall, a great spot for a relaxing family getaway. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Simply put “Excellent” first impression let you know you made the right choice”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
How very nice of you to say so. We appreciate that you chose Runamuk Roost for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous well detailed cottage

The home is spotless and perfectly appointed. Two rooms are cozy but have great storage with dressers and closets! Kitchen is spacious and great place to gather. Screened porch is a complete bonus and picturesque. Lake is amazing and clean. Weed free entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Rental

We had a wonderful week with great fishing, beautiful clear water, and an abundance of nature. The log cabin lake home was so clean and spacious. After renting other properties for our yearly family gathering each summer for the last 25 years, this was by far the nicest home we have ever enjoyed! We will definitely be returning next year. Thank you, Joan, for all your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and defintily gives you the cabin/cottage feel. Great sand beach for the kids to play. Water is a little under waist deep at the end of the dock which is very nice for new swimmers. Lake is quiet and clean. Interior furnishings and decor was very well done. Comfortable beds and the perfect place for rest and relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Fall Getaway Cabin

Perfect property for a few friends to spend an extended fall getaway. Close to Hayward, quiet location right on the lake. The cabin had perfect sized rooms for us to gather, play games, cook etc. Loved the gas fireplace and living room area! Had a small issue with the furnace, but Joan and Jim responded right away and had someone come quickly to resolve it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2020
Thanks for the nice review. Sorry that the furnance conked out. It was 18 years old and wr ended up replacing it.
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