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Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.

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A two-story house with large windows, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and decorative pillows.
A bald eagle in flight over a body of water with a forested shoreline in the background.
A spacious room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a treadmill.
A kitchen with pink cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden table with a bench.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nelson Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Totagatic Wildlife Area
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Bay Lane
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Park Theater and Sawyer County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hayward Golf Club and HookStone Winery. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Totagatic Wildlife Area - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Bay Lane - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hayward Lake - 10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Round Lake - 20 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Lake Landing - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$769, 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 Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Lake and Totagatic Wildlife Area. Smith Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very comfortable a roomy home. we were there before the docks were in and it rained all weekend lol - will be back in warmer weather though!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place on Nelson Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Quiet Cozy Cabin.

Good value for the stay. Wonderful owners, worth the stay if in the Hayward Area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Nick, we're glad you enjoyed your stay! If you're ever in the area again we'd love to have you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean. The cabin was wonderful. The lake was quiet, but we went in October after the seasonal rush.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Great lake, great time...a lot of fun and looking forward to heading back...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Andrea, so glad you enjoyed your time and look forward to having you guys back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A cozy getaway!

This cozy home away from home is the perfect getaway. The cabin was clean, beautiful, and easy to find. We had everything we could possibly need during our overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Kathrine, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to any future visits with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

Perfect cabin for my familky. 3 bedrroms with room/beds for everyone to sleep. Great lake and good fishing. Love Hayward!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank Pat & Kelly, glad you enjoyed your stay again this year, look forward to having you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin with a cute little screen porch

Easy check in and quick response. Was great to have our own dock. Relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thank you, glad you had an enjoyable relaxing time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Comfy Cottage!

We had another great vacation in Hayward this year. The cottage we stayed in is perfect for our family. It has 3 bedrooms and a cozy living space and kitchen. A/C if you need it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Pat & Kelly, we're glad you had a great time and look forward to your visit again next July!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

great xc ski trail location

Great people, great location. Scenic overlook of Nelson Lake. Less than 30 minute drive to xc ski trailheads in Cable, Hayward, etc. Terrific stay. The bunk beds make the most of the room available, and it's v. warm with the fireplace heating the space. highly recommended for someone looking for a Wisconsin winter vacation. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, we look forward to you staying with us again sometime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
House was clean. Cabin is right up to lake. Now you have to bring your own towels. You will need to vacuum and sweep house before you leave.The address and listing needs to be updated in vrbo.Fire pit was full of junk so didnt use it.One bedroom is loud all night with things running.Had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and property well appointed and was as advertised. Owner very responsive to all questions and needs. Rent the pontoon boat if you can. That made the week for us! You do need to bring your own bath and beach towels. The bedroom with King bed is a bit challenging as the bed extends the entire room leaving just narrow pathway on one side to get to closet. Overall a great place on a nice lake. Fishing was decent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
Thank you, we took your suggestion seriously regarding the bed and downsized it in that bedroom. So happy you enjoyed the time you spent at our beautiful home on Nelson Lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Cozy

The cabin was clean and everything was as advertised. I realized as we were coming into the area that I had not seen any outside photos of the cabin. It might be helpful to add a few. The area is beautiful and full of outdoor activity options very close by. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet Cozy Cabin

Cozy cabin is decorated so cute! Updated bathroom. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have window air conditioners. We left doors open during the day and it cooled the cabin nicely. Cute screened in porch with a bar counter top made a great place to watch sunsets or have your morning coffee. Wifi was great as well as dish TV. Private dock and fireplace. The beach is a short walk (one cabin away) and shared by all resort guests. Fishing was slow due to large rain fall recently. Several bar/restaurants on lake. Owner Peggy was awesome to work with. Answered any questions in a timely manner. We will definitely be going back. Thanks for the great memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Becky, we're glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to having you back anytime!!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice but could be cleaner

The atmosphere was very welcoming and lake like which was very nice. Didn't like there was cameras at front and patio doors, completely invading our privacy and it was a little strange there was family pictures everywhere. One of the bedroom pictures showed online was one that was locked and couldn't use for some reason. The room not pictured that we used had an odor like dog smell to it or maybe it was because the carpet had gotten wet day b4. The pantry carpet was wet along one side of wall and some spots farther out towards door(seen in pics). There were visible mouse traps with fresh peanut butter on them in 2 bedrooms and laundry room. Spider webs throughtout the house. We had to kill spiders constantly. The one sofa didn't recline for some reason and when i went to open the back to check if it waa unplugged a bunch of food crumbs fell out and then when my husband sat in the other that reclined there was candy underneath his seat. U could see all the food crumbs under the couches if u layed at eye level with floor. There were holes in the ceilings where vents should've been. I mean I guess we expected it to be alot cleaner considering it was someones actual lake home and not just a rental property.
Visibly mouse trap in 1 bedroom
Visible mouse trap in another room closet
Visible mouse traps in laundry room
Water along wall and spots in front of pantry door
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay on Nelson Lake. The house was perfect for 6 adults and 2 young children. Communication with owner was easy and replies were timely. We rented the pontoon and that was awesome! Caught so many fish we lost count! Perfect family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location right on the water and relatively close to town if you forgot something.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time, the cabin was beautiful and pontoon was very nice to be able to rent . We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Cold

Drove 5+ hours to stay in a cabin with inadequate heating. Spent one night, (reserved 4) got up in the morning, packed and drove 5+ hours home. The pictures give the impression of privacy, but properties are very close to each other. Road/drive runs between cabin and lake. Received no response from voicemail left with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2020
Hello Ellen, I'm sorry you felt the cabin had inadequate heating, there are individual electric heaters in each bedroom to support the main heating source which is stated on the check in/out instructions. We personally have lived in this cabin in the winter months with -30 temps and have had no issues with heating. There is no where on the property listing that indicates the cabin is very private, I apologize you felt it was. Be sure to ask these specific questions in the future if it's an important feature you're looking for. The road between the cabin and lake is only a service road to the boat launch and additional parking, not a through road as your review may lead people to believe. YES, I did receive your voicemail about the fact you were leaving early BECAUSE of the weather (snow storm) that was coming plus what we had already received. You had indicated on your message that you didn't anticipate there being snow during your trip when you booked. Your voicemail DID NOT indicate that you wanted me to call back only an FYI that you were heading home. I hope you had a safe trip home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Our family has a wonderful stay. The property is in a great location close to downtown and in a quiet area. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property on lake.

Quiet, right on lake. Was provided with dock for pontoon. Made access to lake easy. We really enjoyed our stay. nice surroundings, close to Hayward.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
Thank you Carla, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy lil ppace

We used the cabin for snowmobiling, we setup for 8 guys but 2 backed out. Thankfully they did, no way we could have slept 8. 5 to 6 is max but for what we used the cabin for it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2020
Thank you Nathan, there are actually enough beds to sleep 8 people, however three of the beds are full size and if unwilling to sleep two per full sized bed, yes max would be 5-6 guys :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great

We had a blast on our snowmobile trip! Right off of the trail, tucked in off the road. It was a very cold weekend so we had a bit of trouble figuring out the heaters to keep warm the first night, had it toasty by night 2, though! A little small if we were going to have more people and the couch was ....interesting....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Katie, glad you enjoyed your trip and had fun snowmobiling. Not sure what difficulty you were having with the electric heaters, wish you would have contacted us about them. We are in the process of ordering a new couch, the space is difficult to find a size that fits and maximizes the seating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Little Cabin

Nice place owed by a Great Couple. A group of us came up for a snowmobile trip, the trail ran across the lake right in front of the cabin so very easy access to the trail system. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay. Easy to work with.

Perfect description and so easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Terry, glad to hear your stay was enjoyable, come back to see us anytime!
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