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Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing!

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Two spacious decks and a firepit overlooking the lake!
Upper firepit -- more chairs available:)
Upper deck and grill.
Double dock!  Woods & Lake.  Tree-lined frontage yet sand bottom swim area!
Entry to miles of scenic&natural interconnecting waterways straight across lake!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Round Lake
  • Callahan Lake
  • Tiger Cat Flowage
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing!

Welcome to Hipp's Hideaway On Tiger Cat Cove -- a stunning lakefront 3-bedroom 3-bath vacation home on 2 wooded acres near Hayward, Wisconsin.

HERE ARE 5 REASONS to rent this place -- and 3 REASON you shouldn't !
COME................................ due to our:
1) LOCATION: 13 minutes from the action Hayward... Secluded feel (QUIET, can't see neighbors from our decks, ) 2 variously wooded acres to explore... great place to walk or bike from... close to boat ramp! Great views of island from cabin & decks.
2) TIGER CAT LAKE: Great fishing, canoeing/kayaking or pontoon exploration! Swimmable sand bottom shoreline -- natural setting with CLEAR water year 'round. Part of the 1300 acre Tiger Cat Flowage -- a chain of 6 lakes you can canoe/kayak and boat to: Burns, Placid are closest, plus smaller boats can get under bridge to Upper & Lower Twin + McClain. Great fun in exploring the chain. (We call it the Wisconsin Everglades!) Lots of wildlife -- and very little invasive species or algae issues !
3) THE HOUSE: 2100 square feet indoors on two levels.... Upper level is even with driveway with large family room with dining table and fully stocked eat in kitchen all in one area... There are 2 bedrooms on main level. The master suite has a king log bed with an oversized bathtub and seperate shower in bathroom, while the queen guestroom has easy access to the common area bathroom across the hall. The family room/kitchen/dining area spills out into the upper deck with great island views and a grilling area. There is natural fireplace in the upper family room and a gas fireplace in the lower family room. The lower level boasts a QUEEN bunkbed, another bathroom with shower, a laundry room leading to the game/movie room with a bar area. Views continue on the 20x40 walkout deck with a swing, picnic table, and room for your bean bag game ! The lower deck spills down to the a firepit area and steps to the lake. Lakeside there is another firepit and dockside sitting area -- and a double dock for your boating/swimming pleasure.
4) THE AREA ==> Close to Birkie Trails (XC Ski, Snowshoe, ATV, Snowmobile, etc!) plus all the tourist action in Hayward, Cable, & Stone Lake. Great restaurants abound as well!
5) THE AMMENITIES==> AC, Fireplaces both real and gas, Internet, Washer/Dryer. Large turn-around driveway / good parking. Easy access to boat ramp and Snowmobile Trail 14 and 18. (ATV trails nearby -- with gravel road access).

DON'T COME IF==>
1) You can't do steps (unless you just want to chill in northwoods from upper deck!) We have 63 meandering (not steep!) steps to lake. See photos and decide for yourself! We are not handicapped accessible, but there are only 5 steps to upper deck and upper level of house -- and we have been able to host physically challenged individuals if they can work around those parameters :)
2) You have more than 8 people or want to party. It's a quiet cove -- need to blend in so you can hear the loon and frog concerts at night ! Plus we have a friendly agreement with our neighbors and want to keep it that way . . .
3) You have animals. Due to allergies and neighbor agreements we cannot allow even small cute well behaved ones, sorry.

IF THIS FITS what you are looking for -- give us a holler !

Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this property has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.

Property manager

Shawn Hipp
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave beds unmade. Pick up after yourself & go!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

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 activities can be experienced at Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and HookStone Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, or check out an event or a game at Lumberjack Bowl. 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

  • Tiger Cat Flowage - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Lake Placid - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sevenwinds Casino - 25 min drive - 17.7 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 34 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Lost Land Lake - 39 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dock - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Props Landing Waterfront Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Hook Saloon and Smokehouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Nest Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lost Land Lake Lodge - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Get To The Lake! Canoes & kayaks included. Sand bottom swimming + good fishing! located?

Located in Hayward, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Tiger Cat Flowage, Burns Lake and Clear Lake. Lake Placid is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn A.

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

Amazing Stay!

Hipp’s Hideaway was everything we could ever want in a vacation home. Spacious and clean bedrooms, the COMFIEST pillows, great views of the lake, and your own private dock for a boat. The only recommendation I have would be a TV in the main bedroom, but that’s just my preference. :)This was our 12th trip to Hayward and it wasn’t even over before we were planning our next one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

R&R in the North Woods

Great place to kick back and enjoy all Hayward, Wisconsin has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

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

Winter serenity

Our group enjoyed the peace and serenity with no one else around. Watching the deer as they made their way through in the evening. The fire place was our zen zone in the evening. It was the perfect environment for our meditations, conversation and time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

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

Our stay at Happs Hideaway!

It was beautiful! Such a quiet peaceful retreat in the woods! Very well stocked kitchen and lots of games and movies and books!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia L.

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

Relaxing stay in the woods

Great family stay. Perfect to rest and rejuvenate at a quiet place in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

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

Great property!

Really enjoyed our time at this house! Especially the outdoor areas with the multiple fire pits, dock, and boats!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Great Place

Very nice, thought we would be a little more secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Our stay was very relaxing, great fishing, and lots of fun for the kids.

Location of this home is private with great views of the lake. We had all kinds of options for having fun in the water with our own sandy swimming area. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Sussex

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

great place on flowage for fishing and R&R

great cabin (house) with nice up north decor with good access to lots of water for fishing and exploring on the tiger cat flowage. we had a great time here for our annual 5 guys & 5 night fishing outing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Ski getaway

Hipp’s Hideaway was tremendously clean and filled with all the amenities we needed for a great Birkie weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

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

Great getaway! We’ve been back two years now!

Great quiet lake and property with awesome swimming area for 6-11 year olds. We also rented a pontoon and enjoyed exploring the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Beautiful Lake

Swimming was great even in August - nice deck
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Beautiful place.

Large, spacious cabin with more than enough room for us. Clean, well taken care of and decorated...not sure what more anyone could ask for in a vacation rental. Gorgeous deck too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Everything was as we expected!

We had a wonderful stay at Hipps Hideaway! We spent most of our time fishing, and swimming by the dock. The cabin was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Mary F.

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

Great Lake Property

This is a our second stay at Hipp's Hideaway. We like the house, the lake for swimming and kayaking, the nice nearby roads for biking, and proximity to Hayward area attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse V.

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

Great property and location!

This property was perfect for a group of snowmobilers! Perfect location and close to the trails. The house was very clean and plenty of room for us and our gear. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey S.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Great place to relax and spend time on the lake. Awesome lower level with tons of games and videos. Lots of wildlife, beautiful kayaking location and plenty of things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Most relaxing vacation in years!

Hipp’s Hideaway was just what we were looking for in a vacation spot.! The fishing was better than we had hoped. It was close enough to town that our college age kids went in to check out the Hayward Flea Market, Main Street shops, and the Farmer’s Market. We look forward to a repeat stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great cabin on a beautiful lake

This cabin accommodated all of our needs. Loved going out on the water in the canoes/kayaks and paddle boat! Just outside of Hayward which is a quaint little town! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette C.

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

Great experience in the Northwoods!

Perfect landing spot to enjoy the great outdoors in Hayward area. Just far enough from town for seclusion and close enough for activities. Took full advantage of the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Perfect 40th Birthday!

From start to finish, the communication with Shawn was excellent. The place was perfect to celebrate my 40th birthday with my family and some friends. It's isolated, the lake is quiet, perfect setup for adult time on the deck at night, and a huge bonus was the Northern Lights and meteor shower. A quick drive to Hayward provides access to some nice restaurants and a nice Main Street, and we really enjoyed a quick 9 holes over at Big Fish Golf Course. Any time someone has asked how the trip went, there is only one word needed: AWESOME!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great Summer Fun At Hipp’s Hideaway

Property was as advertised. Really enjoyed our time. Home was spacious and in good condition. Lake was beautiful. Had fun Kayaking/canoeing the flowage in all directions. The swim mat was a lot of fun as well.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Tiger Cat 2021

Excellent vacation on the lake. Highly recommended. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Z.

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

Great place for everyone!

We had a great time at this property. The owners were in constant communication with us, and checked in to make sure things were going well. Loved the location, the lake, using the paddle boat, canoe, and kayak. Well stocked and comfortable. We hope to be back again this summer! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

A Great Escape

A party of 4 adults loved the home and location on a calm bay. The home is well equipped with basic supplies. Plenty of beds and bathrooms. The only drawback was not having live TV.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Hipp

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My husband and I bought Hipp's Hideaway for rental purposes in 2001. We had been in the rental business for 18 years in St. Paul, MN, and thought we'd try something more 'fun'. We were able to get in on the building process add many of the finishing touches ourselves. As we were seasoned vacaton renters, we were able to keep the needs of renters in mind. Our goal was ... and is.. to make you feel like it is YOUR place during your stay......

We selected Hayward as a great rental area, then looked at 31 properties. We were always drawn back to Tiger Cat Cove. Yes, it was strong in all the basic 'investment oriented' things... large wooded lot, good frontage, good sized lakehome, but also had an amazing serenity piece that the others didn't. Our guestbook at the cabin can attest to this as well... come check us out!

SHAWN JOHNSON-HIPP (female)...
I get mistaken for a male all the time -- but it is less traumatic now than in 7th grade when I was assigned to the boys locker room for my PE class :) ....

Why they chose this property

We were determined to invest in an area that would welcome us AND our guests, and Hayward fit the bill. There are tons of things to do right at the cabin, nearby, or in town. Great dining options abound. The superior water clarity into the fall, the sand bottom frontage, and the varied woods surrounding the property kept drawing us back. PLUS, as I emphasized above -- it had that special feel ~~~ that serenity piece. Grab a local wine, sit on the dock and listen to the loon calls.

What makes this property unique

Well paved backroads for walks and biking. Fun chain of lakes to explore +++ great fishing. Cabin comes with 2 canoes, a single AND a double kayak and a paddleboat. Rent a SUP or a pontoon or bring your own boat. U shaped dock great for tying up your boat.

Free evening concerts featuring the loons, accompanied by the bull frogs. Crickets will chime in as well. Occasional taps are played at sunset by a local vet who lives on the lake.
Suggested finale is to finish off your concert experience watching the dance & crackle of a lakeside campfire and take in the visual array of the evening stars and moon against the pitch black sky... Bring your flashlight it gets pitch black dark if there isn't a full moon ! Upper firepit has been added for those lazy nights...

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