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Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!

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Big Lake Chetac Chalet
Exterior
Relax in the screened in porch area
Relax and grill out on the deck
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Place, Lake Chetac
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayward Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Lower level Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Main level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main level Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upper Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower level Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!

**Escape to Your Northwoods Getaway on Big Lake Chetac – Birchwood, Wisconsin**

Whether you’re here for the American Birkebeiner, a fishing weekend, a summer lake vacation, ATV/UTV trip or a snowy escape—this home is your perfect Northwoods basecamp. Create lasting memories in a peaceful setting surrounded by water, woods, and the beauty of every season.

Available year-round, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath chalet-style retreat offers everything you need for a relaxing or adventure-filled getaway. Nestled on a private peninsula with **575 feet of level lakefront**, the property offers **panoramic views of Big Lake Chetac**, two private docks, and endless ways to connect with nature—or simply unwind in comfort.

Inside the Chalet:
Enjoy cozy mornings by the **stone fireplace**, lazy afternoons in the **three-season porch**, and unforgettable evenings on the **large lakeview deck**, perfect for grilling, gathering, or gazing at the stars. The home features:

**Main Floor**: Fully stocked kitchen has modern appliances, full bath (tub/shower), Bedroom 1 (Queen), Bedroom 2 (Twin over Full + trundle), and a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
**Loft**: Two Queen beds, walk-in closet, and private bathroom with shower.
**Lower Level**: Bedroom w/Queen, full bath, laundry room, and a **fun-filled rec room** with pool table, foosball, wet bar, and big-screen TV for movie nights.

Outdoor Amenities:
Wake up to still waters and spend your day on the lake or shoreline:

* Private firepit for roasting marshmallows and storytelling under the stars
* Two docks - perfect for fishing, docking your boat, or just soaking up the sun
* Direct lake access for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, or pontooning
* Pontoon and boat rentals nearby at Fred Thomas Resort or Ri-shell’s Echo Bay Resort

Big Lake Chetac Highlights:
At over 2,400 acres, Chetac Lake is a **fisherman’s paradise**, home to walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish. Whether casting from the dock or ice fishing in winter, there's always a bite waiting.

Winter Wonderland:
Once the snow falls, the fun only grows:

* Hundreds of miles of **snowmobile trails** connect you to one of the Midwest's largest networks
* Cross-country skiing right out the back door, or on nearby trails like Nordic Woods or the iconic **Birkebeiner Trail**—Cable is only 40 miles away
* Ice fishing, snowshoeing, and winter hiking make it a true cold-weather adventure

Trail & Golf Access:
For those who crave more action:

* "Tuscobia Trail" is just minutes away for ATV/UTV adventures. The Tuscobia Trail is the main off-road trail. Running for about 65 miles, it is well marked and easily accessible.
* "Chequamegon National Forest" and the "Ice Age Trail" offer miles of scenic biking and hiking
* Hit the links at "Tagalong" (modeled after St. Andrews!) or choose from - 7+ nearby golf courses.

Day Trips & Local Gems:
* Visit **historic Stout Island**, rich in history and charm
* Explore nearby Birchwood and Hayward for shopping, dining, and local events

Please check out our other Northwoods Vacation Get-Aways:
• Big Lake Chetac Chalet (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/4710035ha
• Northwoods Get Away (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/7867251ha
• Fish Haven on Moose Lake (Hayward) www.VRBO.com/9139278ha
• Lake Namakagon Paradise Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/9204403ha
• Lake Namakagon Sunrise Cove (Cable) www.VRBO.com/2081264
• Crystal Lake Crystal Clear Sandy Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/3006496
**NEW** Garden Lake (Namakagon) Escape (Cable) - www.VRBO.com/4806822

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outdoors

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We are unable to get trash pick up: so please take to the dumpster at 2426 County Rd F, Birchwood 54817 (across the lake)
Clean the grill & dump the grease trap
Turn the: Heat down to 65 degrees (Winter) or Air up to 74 degrees (Summer)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
You can use the canoe and 2 kayaks at your own risk. Stalter Properties LLC is not responsible for any risk taken or injury to guests.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Log Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Hayward Lake - 47 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Round Lake - 55 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Nelson Lake - 56 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama Roppe's Railside - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Bluegill Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ed's Coffee & Trading Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room! on 14 May 2026 start from AU$640, 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 Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room! located?

This family-friendly Birchwood cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Chetac and Grutt Island. Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Edgewater Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 184 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home, our family had a wonderful time!! Very beautiful and comfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin and perfect size for a girls weekend (7 ladies). House was clean and had everything we needed. Great location around Birchwood and right on the lake. Host was responsive and accommodating. The fireplace was perfect for chilly March days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terese P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful and in a beautiful location too. We had an issue but the owners were very responsive and fixed it in a timely manner. We would love to come back at another time in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic cabin on a beautiful lake. Lots of fun activities for the kids, and some great fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Well furnished and cozy. A lot of games and entertainment options. Located on a nice lake. Close to public access. Family enjoyed ice fishing. Everyone really enjoyed the warmth and coziness of the fireplace while watching a playoff football game.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here! Hope to come back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor R.

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

Lake Chetac retreat

Wonderful stay. Easily accommodated 7 adults and 3 kids. Fishing was good. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is perfect for our 2 families. Plenty of space and wonderful memories made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Memorial Day Stay

This property works great for a two-family stay. The two separate docks make it easy to bring a fishing boat and a pleasure boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

Family Getaway

Our family had a great long weekend fishing at the cabin on Lake Chetac. The house had plenty to keep us busy and Birchwood had some great spots to eat (highly recommend boating to Sportsman’s for a casual bite and some drinks).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

The perfect place for our family

This was our second time staying here & it’s absolutely perfect! The boys love fishing off the docks and the place is perfectly clean, stocked, spacious, & comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete H.

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

Wonderful Cabin!

This house is the perfect location, excellent amenities, outstanding communication with the owner, couldn't be happier with everything for our family reunion weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Nice place and very nice setting

Our family group of 12 enjoyed our stay. The property owner is very responsive and good to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Family Christmas get away.

Wonderful time by all
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great Lake. Great Place

Our stay here was great. Having two boat docks worked well for us as our party had two boats.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

New Year’s Get-a-way

Beautiful cabin, beautiful views, attentive owners, exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

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

Guys getaway

We had a blast, cabin was great as expected, and the fishing was great! I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

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

Comfortable Chalet on the Water

Cozy and conveniently located on Big Lake Chetac. Hope to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin C.

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

Great place

House is clean and check in and check out is very straight forward. Beautiful area. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Great cabin stay

Wonderful set up for 10 adults and 2 young kids - we enjoyed all that the cabin had to offer! We rented a pontoon and enjoyed bonfires each night. Detailed information from host was appreciated - we would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Awesome property

Close to trails - beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maren O.

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

Cozy Northwoods cabin

This is our 4th wintertime stay at this great cabin and enjoyed it as always. We love the view of the lake and the peninsula the cabin is on--our kids had a great time playing outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a great time. The water was a little green for swimming. We went in August, maybe earlier in the summer wouldn't be green. Other than that 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

This was a great place to enjoy looking at the lake and relaxing together with family and friends. Lots of space for 6 of us and enjoyed the quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maren O.

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

Great winter weekend!

This is our third winter visit to this lovely cabin. As always, we had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful space, gorgeous outdoor areas, and proximity to Hayward.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Amy Stalter

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John & Amy live in Wisconsin and love the Northwoods and beautiful lakes! Amy grew up in Wisconsin, John is from Iowa and both love the outdoors and this location. Everything we love is here: Fishing, Gorgeous ATV & Snowmobile trails, fishing, hiking, photography...everything outdoors. Our mission is to bring friends & families together to make amazing memories. I guess that is why we decided to share this vacation experience with others.

Please check out our other Northwoods Vacation Get-Aways:
• Big Lake Chetac Chalet (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/4710035ha
• Northwoods Get Away (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/7867251ha
• Fish Haven on Moose Lake (Hayward) www.VRBO.com/9139278ha
• Lake Namakagon Paradise Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/9204403ha
• Lake Namakagon Sunrise Cove (Cable) www.VRBO.com/2081264
• Crystal Lake Crystal Clear Sandy Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/3006496
**NEW** Garden Lake (Namakagon) Escape (Cable) - www.VRBO.com/4806822

Why they chose this property

The draw to this property is the availability of all the activities and trails available for ATVs, snowmobiles, hiking and biking, plus the chance to just relax by the lake and watch the beautiful sunsets.

This property offers year-round fun for every season.

What makes this property unique

Panoramic views from each corner of the deck on this private peninsula location. This is one of the best spots on Lake Chetac, with awesome fishing, plus gorgeous sunsets!

We really hope you love this place as much as we do!

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