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Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach

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View of cabin from lake-side.
View from deck
View from lake-side deck.
Deck with adjoining fire pit
Gin-clear water with sandy beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Barnes, WI
  • Place, Breakfast Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs room

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach

Welcome to our lake home on Island Lake in Barnes, Wisconsin. Island Lake is approximately 60 acres and roughly 50 feet deep. The lake is large enough for skiing and tubing, but small enough that it doesn't have heavy boat traffic. A very gentle walk to the lake leads to a zero entry beach with sugar sand and crystal clear water.

The cabin is clean and cozy with all the amenities of home. It has 3 levels- Upstairs has a queen bed, single bed, and half-bath. The main floor has a queen bed in the master and single bed off the dining room along with a full bathroom. Downstairs has two twin beds, a sofa and a third full bathroom. There are additional inflatable sleep mattresses. While the cabin sleeps 8 comfortably, there is certainly room for more, especially if there are kids and/or guests don’t mind staying in tighter quarters.

The cabin includes a fully stocked kitchen, linens, bath towels and air conditioning. Our guests are set up with initial start up paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels & kleenex. Guests are asked to provide their own beach towels, additional paper products and disposable dining products (paper plates, cups, napkins, etc). There is a Keurig, coffee pot, blender, & crockpots for use.

A lakeside deck with a table and chairs awaits you for coffee, cocktails or a card game. There is a bon fire pit near the lake, a paddle boat, canoe, and three kayaks ready for your use, and wildlife galore. Recreational boating activities are permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. so that everyone is able to enjoy the lake.

Whether you stay at the cabin or venture out, you'll find lots of activities to enjoy! It's the perfect distance from Hayward, WI -- just 30ish miles for necessities, dining and entertainment, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of a cabin nestled in the peaceful Northern Wisconsin woods. Great ATV, snowmobile and cross country ski trails are accessible from the home. We offer parking at our shed driveway across the street for extra vehicles, trailers and more (see photo).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out 11:00 a.m. Please close & lock all windows. Turn off all lights. Turn off ceiling fan Lake chairs cushions onto the pontoon or put on chair covers at the end of stay.
You DO NOT need to strip the sheets from the beds. Cleaner prefers to do this… Towels, washcloths etc can all be piled downstairs by the washer. Please remove all the food you brought with.
All garbage and recycling bagged & taken to the outdoor can. Lock the back door, the front door will lock as you close it. Reduce ALL 4 thermostats to 55 degrees. During winter season
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Start up paper products (toilet paper, p towels & kleenex) Bed linens, bath & beach towels provided. Renter provides own disposable (p plates, cups)
A supply of firewood included in your rental rate is found in the appropriate location near the fire pit by the lake.
A washer and dryer are available for guest use. We do ask that guests provide their own detergent.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Solon Springs

Located in Solon Springs, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pigeon Lake Field Station and Island Lake. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Barnes, WI

What's nearby

  • Breakfast Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Island Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ole Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • George Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Turtle Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Track’s - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Decoy Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barnes Trading Post - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doorns Inn - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$787, 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 Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods lake home with gentle slope to clear lake with sandy beach located?

Situated in Solon Springs, this beach cabin is steps away from Island Lake and Breakfast Lake. Ole Lake and Turtle Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great. We had an excellent time .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area very nice trails to ride. Place is nice with the lake view. Host is great to work with. Thank you for the very nice week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne V.

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

Great place

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stoney C.

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

Great location Great place.

Great spot on the lake. Close to the snowmobile trails and ice fishing was great infront of the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

SxS Trip

Wonderful place to stay. Close to everything you need to enjoy the Northwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Trout fishing trip

The cabin and owners were hands down amazing. Definitely be staying here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Snowmobiling getaway

Great little cozy cabin! Enjoyed our stay and owner was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

NorthWoods

Second time I’ve stayed at this property owners are amazing located on a very nice lake close to a lot of things
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

Beautiful lake rental!! Everything was clean, tons of room, so much fun in the water, relaxing! Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Great Cabin

Lake is beautiful and the tree turning are amazing. Great place to rest our heads at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Marathon weekend

Property was nice and lake amenities were great. All had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Snowmobile Club Trip

The property was exactly how it was advised and property owers replied to any questions properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

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

Fantastic!

The lake and property were great! Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stoney C.

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

Great spot great location!

Great lakes to fish in the area. Great layout of the house to hang out with friends and watch some football! Our yearly spot to atay for the guys ice fishing weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skip L.

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

Northwoods Getaway

Great place to go relax and enjoy the great Northwoods! Mike and Jen are wonderful hosts! Property is well maintained and exactly as advertised. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Lovely rental!

We enjoyed our stay at this rental! It had everything we needed for our long weekend. Beautiful property and excellent communication with the owners! Would love to see it again in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GARY T.

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

Applefest weekend

The property was fantastic! It had everything that you could ask for. Pretty setting!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Cabin life

We had the best time staying at this cabin in Barnes! There is plenty of space to spread out and the place has everything you need! The hosts were amazing at getting back to us and making sure we had everything we needed! Loved our stay and would defintely come back to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Winter ice fishing weekend

Property worked well for a group of fishermen!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B J.

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

Just what we needed

Great place away from the "rat race". Very peaceful. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Snowmobile Weekend

We stayed for a long weekend of snowmobiling, both the cabin and trails were excellent. Very clean cabin and great communication. Appreciate it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilio A.

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

Perfect Family Friendly Northwoods Cabin

This was our families second time at the cabin. It was the perfect location for our families to get away to the had all of the amenities that we needed. Great fishing, perfect beach front for our little ones to go swimming, great dock, great outdoor space! I’m really thankful for the owners of this perfect little getaway. It really did have everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and we would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Hunting weekend

Mike is an exceptional host as always! He checks in before and during to check on how everything is going for us! We love his place. So much room for all of us! Everything you need is there! Thank you for letting us stay during our hunt! We wil definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther R.

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

Cozy and peaceful Retreat

I recently stayed at this charming cabin for a weekend getaway, and it exceeded all my expectations. The location is perfect. The interior is cozy, with comfortable living area, a well-equipped kitchen, The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep after a day of exploring the nearby trails. The hosts were also fantastic, providing clear instructions and being available for any questions we had. Overall, this cabin is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of a daily life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Perfect getaway!

This was the absolute perfect place for us to bring our 7-person family group together. The property was absolutely beautiful and pristine. The location is perfect, and while we left occasionally to visit nearby family, there were more than enough activities available at the cabin to keep everybody happy and occupied. The communication from the property owner was amazing! Aside from the information listed on the VRBO listing, there was detailed information inside the home so nothing was a mystery. Mike also checked in on us to make sure that there was nothing else we needed, making our stay absolutely perfect. Great fishing, too! An added bonus for our family was that the neighbors have dogs and we got to interact with them outside. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Jenny Ballard

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We began hosting via VRBO in 2018 and have enjoyed sharing the northwoods experience with countless visitors since. From 2006 through 2016 we rented via VRBO from the same owners every year and always appreciated their willingness to share their cabin and provide our two young daughters an opportunity they would not otherwise have had. When we decided to purchase a cabin in 2017, sharing the experience (or "giving back") was always part of our plan. We truly enjoy trying to be as communicative and supportive as the host-family we worked with was for us.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Barnes area for a number of reasons. The primarily sandy soil results in many pine trees (we love the smell), limits mosquitos, and we found a spring-fed lake with crystal clear water.
We chose the cabin for a variety of reasons as well. It has the older "cabin" feel, faces primarily south (long sun), and has a gentle slope to the water, which we will particularly appreciate as we get older.

What makes this property unique

Our property is ideal for families with children for the reasons shared. It isn't for everyone, however. The steps in the cabin are rather steep. An addition was added to the cabin that results in steps going to and from the living and kitchen areas.
The location is very ideal as there are numerous restaurants nearby, we are less than 1/2 mile from snowmobile trails, a short distance to places like Hayward, Ashland, and Duluth. Yet, while at the cabin, one feels like they are truly in northwoods.

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