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Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayward Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 SIUTE

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

BEDROOM #1 MASTER SUITE

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore!

This is a lovely, custom home that has won the ASID Design Contest and featured in Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine. Designed to feel like a cozy Hampton’s Cottage, with lake views from every room.

Large adjacent screened gazebo for additional outdoor living. 5 bedrooms with 4 full baths. (3 bedrooms have their own sink in their room) Kitchen with marble island, breakfast area and a hearth stove surround (stove, refrigerator, microwave, trash compactor) 2 wood burning fireplaces and a gas fireplace. The two-story dining room with a dormer is perched above a panoramic view of beautiful Nelson Lake. Vaulted ceilings, charming dormers and a lovely skylight add unusual detail.

This serene private setting offers 400’ of private lakeshore. Wonderful fire pit next to the lake, a picnic table, perennial gardens all along shore pathways with a bench to enjoy those magnificent sunsets while listening to the call of the loons in the distance. Terrace and deck with a barbecue. Central air and heat throughout.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
SUPERVISED 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
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING
February Birke Ski event-- minimum 5 nights rental

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park. Cable Natural History Museum and Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hayward Lake - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Round Lake - 21 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! ?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$582, 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 Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Award Winning Home On Nelson Lake ~ 400 Feet Of Private Lakeshore! located?

Located in the heart of Hayward, this holiday home is steps from Nelson Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eytcheson Park and Smith Lake. Little Round Lake and Hayward Area Memorial Hospital 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. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri A.

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

Nelson Lake vaca

House was beautiful and comfortable. The lake location and sand beach were the best parts. Perfect for our young grandkids to fish, play and swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tony k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous lake home family loved itCouldn't have had a nicer birthday .Even had a chef serve a 5 course meal .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Donna M.

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

2nd annual fishing and get away.

Beautiful place, perfect location, peaceful and serene. The owners were more than helpful with any need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Mark and Donna were wonderful! Thank you for coming!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

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

Family Getaway

We loved this property! Wonderful lake view, beautiful house with many rooms and decorated wonderfully! Enough bathrooms for all too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Wonderful stay

We had an excellent vacation at this property. The house is beautiful and the location is perfect! We had a couple of glitches but they were solved very quick. We all really enjoyed our stay and would do it again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2020
Thank you Patrick! I am soo happy you enjoyed our lovely spot and left it so nice! come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Family gathering

Great house for a large family. Large yard for backyard games. Great fire pit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Donna M.

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

Award winning home on Nelson lake

This is the second time we have stayed in this home. What a great setting! Easy access to the lake with a boat dock. Great place for fishing or kayaking. The owner is very friendly and addressed any need we had in a timely manner. Thanks again for a lovely place to spend with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol C.

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

Not Your Typical Lake Property

Very comfortable property. Plenty of room for 10 people of all ages. Bring your own "stuff" to play with, as this property requires it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen and David R.

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

Amazing home amid gorgeous Fall colors

This home is so beautiful and spacious, just as pictured in the photos. The beds were comfortable and the fire pit by the lake was a wonderful place for us all to gather after hiking and mountain biking. The kitchen is very well equipped and we enjoyed a birthday tea party in the gazebo. We hope to return some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
And you were the best guests! Thank you for coming! You are always so welcomed! Sande
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Had a great time at Nelson Lake!

We really enjoyed our time at Nelson Lake, the house was beautiful and suited the needs of our multigenerational family perfectly. We brought our boat and kayaks and had a great time on the water as well as relaxing by the campfire. There was plenty of space to be together and also to spend time alone. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you had such a wonderful time, Scott! Yes! With 400' of lakeshore and 5 bedrooms there is room for everyone to enjoy the awesome setting on our private point!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Lake living at it’s finest!

The home and property was everything our family could have asked for. Three generations spent a week enjoying this beautiful home and location on Nelson Lake. Whether you are on the deck, the terrace, in the gazebo, the kitchen, dining room or living room the lake views are spectacular. The home is spacious and had everything we needed to settle in for a relaxing week. The grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed fishing and boating from the pier along with nightly bonfires in the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you dear ,Nancy! I hope you can come again! Check the calendar for next year! Everyone who has been there this summer has already booked for next year! I hope you can find something that will work! The fall and holidays are wonderful too! God Bless! Sande
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house

The house, property, and location on the lake was great. The only downfall was that the house was not cleaned well at all. There were crumbs, hair, and dust throughout the house. We had to spend a few hours of our time to clean ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Hi Todd, I am so sorry about this report! Our normal cleaning people were on vacation for 1 week and it is unfortunate that you experienced the result! We have never gotten any reviews less than 5 stars. I am happy you will be returning next year! Enjoy this lovely Day, Sande
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a cool property!

My family and I really enjoyed this lake hone. Super spacious and functional. Lots of room to spread out which is important if you have a larger group. The yard is also very family friendly as it’s well maintained and mostly level which is great for the kids to play on. Nice strong dock to fish off of or tie a boat to. Really nice fire pit which we really wish we would have used but didn’t. We have rented several cabins over the years and this is one of the nicer ones we’ve stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Thank you sweet Dan! Come again!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Holli B.

Outstanding Property

We have rented this lake home both last summer and this winter and both have been equally wonderful. So much space for our entire family, huge yard to play yard games. Our favorite in the summer was the gazebo. Loved sitting out there playing games and doing puzzles. We have been renting cabins every year for 8 years, usually trying a new place every year. This one is so remarkable we are booked again for summer 2017. A few improvements would be garbage service. There is no garbage service at this property, and Wi-Fi is always an added bonus which this also doesn't offer.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
The garbage is disposed of by the cleaning people at the end of each week. WIFI HAS BEEN ADDED
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane C.

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

Best Sunsets

One of the best locations on Nelson Lake. Beautiful house and enjoyed the screened gazebo. The lake was clean and nice shallow sandy area for the little one. Nice pier but the water too shallow for us to be able to dock our large boat. Fortunately, the boat launch is nearby. The location is also close to get to the atv trails. Parking good as we had both a boat and atv. The house was supplied with everything that we needed. It was a bit difficult getting in touch with the property manager as we had poor cell reception with our service and she was out of town which she did make us aware of. She was most helpful before our arrival. Upon our arrival there was a musty smell in the house. It aggravated those of us with allergies. After running dehumidifier and air conditioning it cleared up. Would be absolutely perfect if the carpeting would either be replaced or deep cleaned and the mattresses on the main floor in dire need of replacement. Still, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

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

A place to gather family

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful home! We have additional family on this lake, so it was awesome to find a home to rent on the same lake, that would accommodate us. It was a bit of a family reunion, and over the week we ranged in age from 3-78! The house accommodated us all! Nestled on a beautiful lot, the home is right on the water. The large kitchen and great deck allowed us to grill and enjoy meals together. We enjoyed the spacious lawn, playing outdoor games, watching the Olympics, playing many card games, and just being together in a very comfortable atmosphere. Our kids and grandkids love to waterski, wakeboard, tube, swim, etc., so a big portion of our week was spent on the water. Some also fished and enjoyed some success with that! :) We mostly ate at the house, but enjoyed the "real bakery" in town for some morning treats, and the trip down Main Street was a fun one. The coffee shop and grocery options are quite good. We had a couple of issues throughout our stay and the host was responsive in getting those sorted out. The outdoor gazebo was a wonderful spot to enjoy the outdoors and avoid the bugs! lol There are several beautiful arrangements and art pieces in the home, some of which we gently put in a closet for the week so that they were not a temptation to the little ones! We would definitely come back if the opportunity arises!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Terrific get away in a beautiful home and beautiful location

We had a wonderful two week stay. We hosted doctoral students from 4 states the first weekend. Then we had brothers and in-laws for a few days followed by adult grandchildren. Everyone appreciated having a spacious and scenic location to gather.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Nelson Lake House

We enjoyed staying here. The gazebo was our favorite spot to hang out any time of the day. Very peaceful. My suggestion for the main level of house is to remove some of the chandeliers and replace with ceiling fans. It was a hot week up there and the AC was running non stop…hard to keep this level cool. Especially at night for sleeping. Ceiling fans would help tremendously to circulate the air. The master bedroom upstairs should have some type of window coverings by bed and sink area. Sun comes up at 5:00am and it’s shining right in the bedroom. All in all we enjoyed ourselves sooooo much!!!! Wendy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willliam M.

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

Beautiful vacation home.

This vacation home is every bit as beautiful as the pictures. We chose this home for our annual fishing and relaxing trip for three senior couples. We found everything to be very clean and the furnishing to be vey comfortable. The bedrooms were spacious as were the bathrooms. We had lots of room on the decks for our coolers and fishing equiptment.The large gazebo was a great place to at, relax and enjoy the colorful sunsets and scenery. The neighbors and caretaker were all friendly and helpful. The large yard was great for parking our vehicles and trailers. The fishing on Nelson Lake and off of the dock was great. Thank You for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family get away

Perfect house for a large group that wants to be together but also needs some space. The outdoor dining was phenomenal as well as the layout of the house. Would love to come again and enjoy a fire in the fireplace on crisp fall days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
Please come again! Fall and winter with some of our favorite times of theire
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol K.

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

August 2021

The home provided lots of options for the family for gathering. We loved the gazebo for meals. The little restaurant across the road had good pizza, the owners were fun. We also rented a pontoon went to where the sand bar is and had a nice lunch near there on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Slice of Heaven

We were looking for a quiet spot to have the whole family come stay if even for a couple days. All 3 of my boys and GF’s / one wife all got to enjoy this place during our weeks stay. Amazing location, large fire area, and the GAZEBO! Everyone agreed that this place was AWESOME!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick N.

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

Wonderful home.

We had a group of 8 for a fishing and golf trip. The home is absolutely beautiful and the location was perfect. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Darci H.

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

Lake Nelson Hayward

Definitely beautiful spacious property for family gatherings with special decoration touches. The Gazebo is a bonus for an outside gathering area. Couple of things to note, there is a resort across the street which caught us by surprise to hear out door music in the evening. Also garbage cans are small and if filled up expectation is to take garbage to the local dump. Be mindful it does costs $6 per container (we had 2) The dock area is well kept and nice sandy Beach area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

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

Beautiful house, beautiful property.

We absolutely loved staying at the house. We had little children with us that love splashing in the water by the dock. We could not have asked for more enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by SANDE RUD

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MY HUSBAND IS A BUILDER AND I AM AN ASID INTERIOR DESIGNER,---- A GREAT TEAM! WE HAVE WON FIRST PLACE WITH THE ASID CONTEST FOR THIS HOME AND HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN MPLS./ST.PAUL MAGAZINE. WE BULIT THIS DREAM HOME TO GATHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO A SECLUDED AND SERENE SPOT WHERE WE COULD RUN AWAY FROM THE BUSY LIFE BACK HOME, TO REST AND PLAY AND BE TOGETHER IN GOD'S AMAZING CREATION. . WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE IT WITH FAMILIES WHO WOULD ENJOY AND PRESERVE IT.

Why they chose this property

WE SEARCHED FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND FINALLY FOUND THIS PERFECT PRVATE POINT, NESTLED WITHIN THE TREES. WITH 400' OF LAKE SHORE, TO BUILD OUR DREAM HOME. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL HAVEN WHERE FAMILY MEMORIES ARE MADE!

What makes this property unique

PRIVACY AND UNIQUE BEAUTY
HUGE AND AWESOME SETTING
ONLY 3 1/2 HOURS FROM MPLS.
MORE ACTIVITIES THAN YOU WOULD HAVE TIME FOR.
LOOK AT THE PHOTOS AND THAT WILL TELL IT ALL!!

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