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Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Home has a great northwoods aesthetic
Great cabin painted in classic "national forest brown" and surrounded by trees
bedroom 1 has a queen and Pendleton bed spread
welcome to your front yard for the week
the firepit is lit in summer!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Round Lake
  • Place, American Birkebeiner Trail
  • Place, Lost Land Lake

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!

Built as a winter or summer escape for a couple or small family, this beautiful four season cabin is a great way to experience the Northwoods of Wisconsin and Hayward area. The home is very private and has great access to the lake, and nearby trails.

The cabin sits on 3.5 acres with 350 feet of frontage on Upper Twin Lake, making for a very private experience. The surroundings and views are very natural. The house itself is of the classic Northwoods archetype: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood fireplace, and ample kitchen, living, porch, and deck space. The kitchen has all the essentials, the bedrooms are cozy, and the fireplace (high-efficiency) will keep you warm at night.

We've made the outside space as enjoyable as possible with a fire pit (firewood provided), picnic area, and dock for your boat. There is a large swim raft 70 yards from dock (take the canoe) in 10-13 feet of spring fed water.

The home is located on the northeastern tip of Upper Twin Lake. The lake is noted for it's great musky and bass fishing, and clear, spring-fed waters. It is also big and deep enough for water skiing and tubing. Upper Twin connects to Lower Twin and the Tiger Cat Flowage, so there is a lot of water to explore. Bird watching is exceptional. Expect to see ducks, geese, swans, and sandhill cranes in the marshy bay in front of the cabin throughout the year. A family of otters doing cute otter things makes an appearance from time to time!

If you are looking to relax in private with your loved ones, this place exudes family time. Whether it is canoeing on the lake, boating to the Blackiron Bar for a burger, catching some fresh fish for dinner, biking the forest roads, or reading on the porch, you will be able to relax undisturbed in this unique Northwoods retreat.

Winter is a very special time here. Whether it is a snowshoe down the shore of the lake, ice fishing, an XC ski session on the famous Birkie trail (5 minutes away), or a weekend of snowmobiling...winter is a great! Try visiting in winter...you will be glad you did!

With the famous resort town of Hayward just 12 miles away you can choose from a variety of world class attractions, restaurants, and shops. There are also several bars, restaurants, and supper clubs within a 3 mile radius.

Please note that in peak summer I may only allow Sunday and Thursday turnovers, so stays will have to be 3 or 4 days or any combination thereof. Additional check-in/check-out restrictions may be in place for holidays or events. Saturday check-ins and check-outs are never allowed so as not to break up weekends. If you are unable to book the dates you want, please feel free to message me. Special allowances can be made in certain scenarios.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is per pet, will bill you for 2nd pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You can smoke outside only

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and HookStone Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Cable Natural History Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park 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

  • Spider Lake Townhall - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Round Lake - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Lost Land Lake - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Nelson Lake - 22 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powell’s - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Twin Lakes Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blackiron Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tavern At White Stag Farm - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Spider Lake Townhall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and Round Lake. Lake Placid and Burns Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 210 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy fall get away for my husband and I, especially appreciated being able to bring our pup along! Absolutely adored the sun room/ 4 season porch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is soul-restoring!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped, fantastic stove, comfortable furniture, awesome view, quiet and peaceful! If I had an oil well I would twist the arm of Cassidy to sell!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location

Nice property in a great location. Problem is there was no air conditioning and with the extensive heat at the beginning of our stay and the bad air quality due to the Canadian fires we were not able to enjoy the cabin as we would have liked. We ended up leaving one night early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne A.

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

Upper Twin Lake Cabin

This northwoods cabin was nice. Check-in was super simple. The inside of the cabin was very tidy. The main reason we chose this cabin was for the enclosed porch with views of the lake. Downside, only two windows had screens which limited the lake breezes. Kayaking was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

Private, cozy cabin

Clean, quiet, private cabin with comfy beds and a nice view of the lake. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Wonderful spot

Comfortable accommodations, helpful host, and great view and access to the lake. We loved our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

It was a great getaway yet still nearby easy shopping

The cabin was great with a lovely view of nature while still being within reasonable distamce to easy shopping locations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Perfect for outdoor lovers

Perfect location for canoeing, hiking, solitude and the beauty of loon calls. Great availability of dining establishments. It's a little slice of heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matty H.

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

Great view, lovely cabin!

Beautiful view of the lake, bring your binoculars for bird watching. Lovely cabin. Nearby restaurant Tavern at White Stag Farm did a great job too. Thank you, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Great Getaway

This cabin was a great escape from reality. The scenery and cabin itself were awesome and it was a very relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Upper Twin Cabin

Cabin was exactly as expected. Clean and comfortable. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

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

Relaxing, peaceful weekend

Beautiful views of the lake. Clean, spacious cabin. Quiet, private lot. Perfect spot to relax and unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

Tranquility and calm

A beautiful relaxing couple days. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Cozy Anniversary Getaway

We had a fantastic time in this cozy cabin for an relaxing anniversary getaway. Close enough to town to easily stock up on supplies, but far enough from the highway that you can feel totally disconnected from the outside world. The view of the lake out the back wall of windows is fabulous. And the place was well stocked with firewood and board games and puzzles for cozy nights in. It was exactly the kind of relaxing getaway we were hoping for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Q.

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

Breathtaking views!

We decided last minute to get away for a quick, midweek relaxation trip. We now wish we’d booked this cabin for a week! Check-in was a breeze, the cabin was spotless, and the western facing view of the lake was gorgeous at every hour of the day. The cabin is set back on a picturesque, tree-framed road with little to no traffic. We enjoyed morning walks with our coffee, and late nights around the campfire with our cocktails. (All firewood was provided!) We just can’t say enough great things about this place! Thanks for a great stay - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Nature lover’s paradise

Absolutely loved our stay at this comfortable cabin. The porch is fantastic and in early May was a great place to listen to the deafening sounds of the spring peepers and eerie loon calls at night. There is a canoe for paddling around (which we did) and the fire pit was a great way to cap off the days. Nearby Birkie trails were convenient for hiking. Would love to stay here again if/when I find myself back in the Hayward area. Thanks Cassidy for sharing your property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Summer shutdown trip 2023

The cabin was very clean ..looked exactly as the pictures online..The host always Replied back to my email questions…. The only Negative thingI can say about the stay is that the depth of the water by the dock and how weedy the water was to get out into the bigger part of the lake.. But overall I would definitely stay at this Cabin again…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

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

Better than we could’ve imagined

This was the BEST get away for our anniversary, not just us but for our doggies. It’s extremely rare we’re able to take them anywhere , and if we do the places usually aren’t the cleanest and/or well kept. This cabin was beautiful. We felt right at home immediately, especially our dogs. If the days after us weren’t booked we would’ve 100% extended our stay. The price is extremely reasonable, directions are very easy to follow. Cassidy really worked with us through some family emergencies. It’s clear she’s very on top of things with the cabin, we are 100% planning on booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

janean m.

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

Great- even in the shoulder season

No snow, and too early and cold for outdoor activities, but we still had a great time! The ice was just starting to melt and both geese and swans graced us with their presence. The fireplace was wonderful. We actually didn't eat out at all and found cooking there to be fine. One thing I didn't see in the description or reviews is that the porch is independently heated, so you can use it year round. (forgive me if I'm wrong about that). The porch is beautiful! It's about 10-15" out of Hayward, so just a short trip to town. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

gary s.

Not a good trip

Where do I start ! The cabin was not very well clean cob webs everywhere in side and out as though the cabin had not been cleaned thoroughly for a while.The outside fire pit was the pits the logs and bench had mold all over them the two chairs on the porch were unable to set in as they were not in good condition .There was no faucet outside to put out the fire so you had to walk down to lake to get water to put out fire.The hill down to the dock was terrible hard to climb no steps.The dock was in such bad shape with trip and falls that I fell had to go to the hospital to be checked out very badly bruised inside and out.Cassidy didn't even ask me how I was just that he had a no refund policy. We left after only 4 days because I was in too much pain to stay any longer.This is one place we will not recommend to anyone. Leona Schick
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and beautiful property! Very close to local amenities but quiet and private. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Check in process and host were excellent. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property to relax and enjoy the view and observe wildlife. We had beautiful fall weather. Our dog loved the quiet lot to roam freely. Perfect lake for paddling.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful area
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and had everything we needed. The host left a lot of helpful info about shopping, dining, hiking, etc. The weather was not the best and we could not enjoy the lake, but the scenery is beautiful. The only issue we had was though it is "pet friendly" there are a lot of rules that were a little restrictive when it comes to pets.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cassidy Scheer

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I grew up in Hayward and love everything about the area and Northwoods experience. I fish the lakes and rivers for muskies, ski the Birkie, and have even won a few titles at the Lumberjack World Championships held in Hayward every July.

I bought this cabin in 2015 knowing that it would be a great place to get away on weekends and holidays. We also knew that it would be a great vacation rental as it is on a great lake in a great area. I work in the real estate industry as a developer/salesperson/investor, and have been renting other homes on VRBO for 10 years now, so I know what it takes to give guests the experience they are looking for.

I would love to share the cabin with you! Feel free to call or email me with any questions.

Why they chose this property

It is a classic cabin on a classic lake, but with an updated aesthetic. You can do it all here: boat, fish, bike, ski, swim, or just relax. The location is great, 11 miles east on 77 from Hayward, so you are close enough to town to have fun there, but far enough away to have some peace and quiet. Twin Lake is a great lake - clear, lots of fish, but not too many people with big boats pushing up wakes. It is the perfect mix of wilderness and fun. For winter time fun, the Birkie and Mukwanago ski trails are nearby as are several snowmobile trails.

What makes this property unique

The home is on a 5 acre lot, so it is very private. Other houses are a significant distance away. It is also newly remodeled and furnished as of spring 2016.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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