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Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat!

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A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake surrounded by autumn trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a bench and chairs.
A wooden staircase surrounded by dense greenery, leading to a higher elevation.
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, wooden beams, and string lights. There are several red chairs and a metal table.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Place, Hemlock Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Chetek
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Lac Courte Oreilles
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master en suite

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tagalong Golf & Resort and Christie Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Hills Felsenmeer State Natural Area and Hemlock Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including power boating, birdwatching and wildlife walks.
Map
Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Hemlock Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Chetek - 43 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 44 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Grindstone Lake - 52 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Hayward Lake - 57 min drive - 76.2 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary's Bluegill Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Den Tap House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery & Coffee House - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat! on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$1,207, 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 Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayak & SUPs + Row Boat! located?

This family-friendly Birchwood cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Hemlock Lake and Long Island. Bradys Island and Robarge Island are also within 2 miles (3 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. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you, Mandy! Welcome back anytime! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly what we needed for our annual fishing trip. The place was very clean and well stocked. This was easily the best interaction I’ve had with a host. They were very quick to respond to the numerous questions we ended up coming up with. Would definitely look into this place again if we head back up that way!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host are so friendly. They thought of everything even a s’mores kit. The cabin is so private . Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view of the Lake, comfortable beds, and great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Thank you very much, Jason! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property, it was close to our Ice Age hiking. We really enjoyed all the different birds on the lake. The lake water was really low so the use of the boats was limited. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thank you for choosing Cozy Bear Cabin for your hiking trip, Diane! Glad you all enjoyed your stay! And happy to report, the lake water level is back to normal after the rain we received last week. All good for boating!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location ,Beautiful house and amenities I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few updates needed. Screened porch doors are in need of repair. Deck hand railings need sanding. Guest shower needs attention. Otherwise it was very well laid out and stocked with everything we forgot to bring. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you for the feedback, Randy. Each of these items have been repaired / replaced, and we appreciate you letting us know. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Cozy Bear Cabin! It was extremely clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thank you, Caroline! Welcome back anytime! 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family Vacation

Lovely lake, good accommodations. Activities appropriate for each age in our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you, Sue! Welcome back anytime! 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Retreat

Quiet lake, well maintain and equipped lake home. Great vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fun stay!

The house was very clean and prepared when we arrived! Owners were very helpful ahead of check in. Amenities at the property were great as well. Would recommend for a peaceful stay away 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

The house was very clean and spacious, and supplies (cookware, kitchen items, towels, etc.) were plentiful. The location was quiet and relaxing - the screened in porch was the best! We had a very nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Thank you, Sue! We also love the screened in porch! It was a pleasure hosting your group. Please come back and visit again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend away

This is a very quiet, peaceful home on the water. All amenities as described, plenty of room, and very clean. We loved the screened in porch and being right on the water. Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you, Emily! We also love the screened-in back porch and the water access! Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Please come back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

Spent a couple of days with family. The place exceeded our expectations. Very clean, kitchen had everything we needed and the porch looked nice but to cold to test it out. Easy check in. Would highly recommend and we will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Bear gave us everything we needed to spend a week doing things we love! Our first family trip in 16 years, we needed somewhere we could spread out as 5 adults. We even had enough room to welcome extended family for a night on their excursion from Maryland to North Dakota. The kitchen was perfect for someone who loves to cook and cuts no corners even when away from home. We made many lovely meals and the grill was an excellent companion.The fishing was great - location, location, location! We are familiar with the lakes but being tucked in to the far east corner of Hemlock was like having our own little paradise. Eagles, owls, hawks, loons of course. Never a dull moment. Oh, and the stars. Not a single night went by that we didn’t see a shooting star.The kayaks and rowboat were certainly appreciated for a quick trip into the cove when we didn’t want to take out our pontoon.Slept so good I’m still waking up wondering where I am, back at home!Hosts were graciously communicative, responsive, helpful and personable. Thanks for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
THANK YOU so much for the wonderful review, Stephanie!! We loved hosting you all, and welcome your family back anytime!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy bear

Great lay out, clean, lots of kitchen items available. Main bathroom hand towels and wash cloths were left in dryer and not in bathroom. Found them on the 3rd day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and private

My family enjoyed our stay at this cabin on the lake. It had everything we needed for our stay, including board games for the rainy days, which unfortunately was most of our week. We really enjoyed spending time on the screened in porch when it was too rainy to actually be outside. You need to go down several stairs in order to reach the lake, but the brand new stairs and railings made it a little easier and safer. The new pier is also really nice and sturdy. Beautiful areas surrounding the cabin, we saw many animals on our drives to and from town, one day we even saw a bear! Rental was very clean and roomy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review, Gina! Welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful house on an amazing chain of lakes!

Overall, the property is beautiful, inside and out. The house is on a super quiet corner of an already quiet lake, yet linked to two other very different lakes, providing lots of options to explore. The dark sky made star gazing awesome! The house is modern and comfortably appointed. Dan and Emily were very responsive and communicative via VRBO messaging. Although definitely not show stoppers, and maybe non-issues for some families, the WiFi is super slow, and the area around the dock has a lot of weeds. Our family of five had an amazing time, and thoroughly enjoyed our week in the house and on the lake!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay for 6 days/5 nights at Cozy Bear Cabin was wonderful. The house is roomy, exceptionally clean, and equipped with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The property is well cared for, offering a stress-free and relaxing environment.The location is quiet and serene, ideal for anyone looking to unwind. The screened porch quickly became our favorite hangout—it’s perfect for morning coffee or evening chats. Down by the water, the bench seating on the dock provided the perfect view to end each day.The variety of wildlife in the area was a bonus-deer with fawns, wild turkey with poults, black bear with cubs, mink, muskrats, turtles, waterfowl, cranes, birds of prey, and countless songbirds.If you want to explore beyond the property, there are several charming nearby communities that offer dining and shopping options. We enjoyed the paddleboards provided and rented a pontoon to explore Red Cedar, Balsam, and Hemlock Lakes—highly recommended.This home offers a perfect mix of comfort, tranquility, and adventure. We would gladly return.Communication with Dan and Emily was seamless.
Morning view from dock
Evening view from dock
Stairway to dock, lit at night
Fawn on shoreline
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

This Northwoods retreat was perfect! We had a group of 10 including 4 kids under 5. 😅 We enjoyed the large kitchen, serenity, the screened in porch, new dock and steps down. We caught some fish and a snapping turtle off the dock. The paddle boat was a hit and we rented a boat two of the days so we could explore. We saw 17 deer and 6 fawns and 4 turkeys one evening coming back from Birchwood. The property was clean and well organized. We didn't need to bring anything besides clothes and food. They have thought of everything! Kid toys, hi-chair, pack n play, fire pit chairs, cooler etc. We were pleasantly surprised with the cute s'mores kit they provided too! The owners were responsive to our questions and provided clear, prompt communication. We will definitely be planning another visit to Cozy Bear next year! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2026
Thanks for staying with us, Curt! Welcome back anytime!
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