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Amazing Waterfront Cabin on Placid Lake

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Placid Lake Cabin
Kitchen/Main Room
Cook... and they will come.
What’s for supper?
Facing Lakefront
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Placid
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, American Birkebeiner Trail
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Waterfront Cabin on Placid Lake

This quality, comfortable lake cabin is located nine miles from Hayward and is tastefully decorated with a Northwood's theme and has wonderful lake views. Knotty pine walls and ceilings throughout the interior create a wonderful 'Up North' experience. This excellent family all-season getaway or retreat cabin is just what your looking for.

The main level is an open floor plan that includes a great room and dining area adjacent to a very functional kitchen. The kitchen is filled with modern cooking utensils, updated appliances, dishwasher, microwave, and cupboard. The large counter island accommodates extra seating for five. The main room has chalet windows with a great panoramic view of the lake and firepit area. The newly replaced deck with see-through view also provides comfortable outdoor seating including a view of the lake and fire area. The main level has two bedrooms (queen beds) and a full bath. A large deck complete with a gas grill overlooks the lake and dock area. An attached 10x10 screened in porch is furnished with adirondack chairs creating a relaxing area to enjoy.

The lower-level family room has two double futons and a single chair/ futon sleeper, a woodburning stove, flat screenTV/DVD player, bar/sink area, and an under counter refrigerator. The lower level also includes a third bedroom furnished with a full log bed and a log bunk bed, a second full bath, and a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer. Lower level is a walkout to a large cement patio, picnic table, swing and a fire pit generously stocked with ample firewood. The wide and gradual steps to the lake provides access to a large, private dock and a sandy-bottomed swimming area.

This cabin is located on Placid Lake with boat access to Burns, Tiger Cat, McClaine, Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. Placid Lake is a 162 acre lake located in Sawyer County. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern and Walleye. Placid Lake is a clean, clear lake. Whether you have a pontoon, fishing boat, ski boat, canoe or kayak, all can be used to navigate these waters as you enjoy the natural beauty of the land and wildlife.

You will be conveniently located just minutes from several golf courses, a casino, restaurants, attractions, area events, and festivals. The cabin is a recreational paradise with many lakes nearby and snowmobile, ATV, hiking, cross-country skiing, and biking trails. Bird-watching can often be combined with a leisurely paddle on the lake. Experienced fishing guides are also available. It is a Harley Davidson rider's destination and makes a great base camp for all the great riding in the area. The cabin is located 3 hours by car from Minneapolis/St.Paul and 7 hours from Chicago. For more information.

NOTE: THIS HOME IS LICENSED AND HAS A NO VIOLATION INSPECTION RATING BY THE COUNTY FOR RENTAL USE.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
The Maximum occupancy of the cabin is 6 people. When initially booked, the number of guests MUST be the same as the number of occupants during stay.
Violation of RULE 1 will be grounds for reservation cancelation prior to or during the stay.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Totagatic Wildlife Area and Lake Placid, while Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Round Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Placid - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Clear Lake - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sevenwinds Casino - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powell’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Twin Lakes Tap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blackiron Bar and Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tavern At White Stag Farm - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Waterfront Cabin on Placid Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Waterfront Cabin on Placid Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Waterfront Cabin on Placid Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Waterfront Cabin on Placid Lake located?

This family-friendly Hayward cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Placid, Round Lake and Tiger Cat Flowage. Burns Lake and Clear Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Hayward 2025 Family Vacation

We were 7 of us staying at the Lake Placid - lake home. Everything was perfect! This was the absolute best place qw have ever stayed on a fishing vacation. Everyone had plenty of space and the home had absolutely everything we needed! The property owners live right next door and were also great.We hopefully will be able to enjoy their place again some day!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Lake Placid family retreat

Everything was top notch, such a beautiful cabin and great location. Can not say anything negative about this place. We are booked for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Placid lake

Very clean and beautiful property, had great family time. Great fishing with northern and large mouth bass. Great communication with property owners, could not ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

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

Lovely location and home

This house has it all and is right on Lake Placid, a peaceful beautiful lake. Rent a boat and take a ride to explore the other lakes or not, grab a chair and sit on the pier to enjoy the sounds of the loons and watch the sky. The house is very comfortable, spotless and has everything for a vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j p.

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

Perfection

Girl's weekend for Cran Fest. Property is so charming and nicely decorated. Host was available for any questions and provided us with kindling for a fire, helped with water toys and gave us local area suggestions. We would reserve again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

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

Excellent

This was our 7th year staying at Doug & Gloria's cabin for our annual family gathering (6 adults&4 kiddos). Every year the cabin is very clean, well-stocked, and well-maintained. Doug & Gloria provide excellent communication and are extremely accommodating. They live next to property. They go above and beyond in every aspect of host. This wouldn't be our 7th year if it wasn't a great place with kind and caring hosts. Looking forward to year 8!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love, love, love this place! Fantastic views, beautiful lake and setting, superb hosts. We will be back. Everything you could possibly want.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catoline c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at Doug and Gloria’s cabin five years and it surely does not disappoint! Everything you could ever need you will find in this cabin plus the paddle boat and kayaks! Sitting on the dock watching and listening to loons is so relaxing. Our family loves this cabin and have reserved for 2026 already! If interested, book quickly. The cabin books up quickly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bence J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost perfect. Clean, well-stocked, and well maintained. Friendly and readily available hosts, not that we lacked anything other than a couple of restaurant recommendations. An absolutely wonderful retreat that afforded our extended family the opportunity to both play together and relax on our own when we so desired. It was our second visit in two years and we'll try to make it again if we can just our schedules to line up one more time. None of us are a fan of the seven hour trek (hence the aforementioned "almost,") but it's a very small price to pay for wonderfully relaxed environment we were able to escape into. Doug and Gloria, thank you!
Round Lake sunrise
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

ANOTHER GREAT STAY

RENTED THIS PROPERTY SEVERAL TIMES, AND EACH TIME IT HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE. THIS TIME THE SAME. DOUG AND GLORIA ARE GREAT HOSTS.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way! Comfortable, clean cabin with perfect view of trees and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Greatvstay

Cabin was wonderful and had everything we needed plus some. Plenty of space, dock was good for fishing and pontoon I rented on lake. Would absolutely stay again and communication with host was great. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brook M.

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

Family trip 2025

We had an Amazing time at Doug and Gloria's Cabin over Memorial weekend. The cabin was very nice and felt just like home. The kids enjoyed playing pool, fishing, taking the paddle and Kayaks out on the water. We also enjoyed going to town and doing activities and shopping. We would love to come back to the cabin again. Doug and Gloria are wonderful people and liked talking with them.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Family trip

We had a great family getaway despite the cold temperatures. Our family had a great time. Our adult sons had a great time golfing, fishing and playing pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Outstanding!

This was our second stay at Placid Lake. Doug and Gloria are outstanding hosts, extremely friendly and welcoming. The house is amazing, clean and well stocked with all of your basic needs. Lake Placid is crystal clear water. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing, waterfront getaway in the Hayward area. Thank you for a great week Doug and Gloria!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Serene

Visiting with family and we had a wonderful time. Everything was spotless and comfortable and every need anticipated, Not only is the home beautiful and well appointed, but the setting is picturesque and very peaceful. The hosts are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

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

5 Star Rating

Absolutely nothing negative to say regarding this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful cabin and loved the screened in porch. Overall, would come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catoline c.

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

Amazing Place!

This was our third visit to Doug and Gloria's amazing cabin. The cabin is so inviting it is truly hard to leave. You will find everything you could ever need here, plus the water toys. Our 2025 visit was booked before we left in 2024 as it books up fast!! Doug and Gloria are great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

The best!

Perfect cabin. Perfect view. Perfect hosts. We've rented other cabins and this one is the best by far.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

ANOTHER GREAT VACATION

Have stayed here for over eight years straight. Home looks like new. Always making improvements each year. Doug and Gloria go out of their way to make sure everything goes smooth. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Peaceful and beautiful in every way.

Such a welcoming property and amazing hosts ... for a week of reconnection ,,, for a friendship of three couples that spans so many years and so many miles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L., Minneapolis, MN

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

Amazing place!!

We had the most wonderful stay at Doug and Gloria's place. They were awesome in their communication, flexibility and helpfulness. The cabin itself is absolutely beautiful. The view of the lake was amazing, we were able to get out on the kayaks and paddleboat, Every detail is thought through, clean, spacious and comfortable. We loved the pool table too! Definitely will get back here soon and hope to stay longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This was a GREAT vrbo experience. Doug and Gloria were attentive and kind hosts and their cabin is outstanding in every respect. Clean, well located, and the lake is beauty. We sure hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great Trip

The owners, Doug and Gloria are committed to the comfort of your experience. They're the best! They answered any questions and gave us great recommendations on places to go in the area. The cottage was very clean and well stocked. Lake Placid is crystal clear water. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you Doug and Gloria for a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Doug and Gloria Muchow

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Enjoy meeting people and fulfilling renters needs!

Why they chose this property


Geared for family activities and convenient to everything Hayward has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Excellent kayaking and very good lake for pontoons.

Languages:

English

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