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Waterfront cabin, sleeps 13, year round fishing on Chippewa Flowage in Hayward

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Kitchen, living room and dinning room over look the waterfront
Natural light floods into the main living area
Our attempt at a panoramic photo -- looking into living room, kitchen area
Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, gas stove and 10 foot island
Full sized refrigerator in kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Callahan Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Round Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Lake Chippewa
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 2: Hallway

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3: Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4: Back Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5: Back Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (off master bedroom)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront cabin, sleeps 13, year round fishing on Chippewa Flowage in Hayward

Bonus note: This property (sleeps 13) can be rented on its own or in combination with the neighboring property, 1 bedroom with loft (sleeps 4-6): Secondary property listing: Property ID: 4351949

Escape to the Hayward Waterfront Cabin, a fully furnished haven on the legendary Chippewa Flowage. This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat is perfect for multi-family getaways or groups of friends. Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with 2 full-size refrigerators, on-site laundry, and 3 cozy indoor living areas. Step outside onto the deck and patio overlooking a sprawling private backyard that leads right to the waterfront of the Chippewa Flowage. Unwind, reconnect, and dream big in this idyllic Wisconsin escape.


Tucked back just off Moonshine Lake, Dream Big Bay offers guests:

- [Available for rent] 11 person pontoon boat, 1 splash/lilly pad
- 210 feet of private water frontage (no wake zone directly in front of cabin)
- Excellent year round fishing: off the dock, in the bay just in front of the cabin or anywhere on the Chippewa Flowage
- Walk-in swimming for all swim levels, plus tree swing
- 3 private docks, with power
- Large backyard for relaxing or entertainment
- Rental includes 2 kayaks, 1 canoe and 1 row boat

Inside the cabin, enjoy:
- 5 bedrooms, sleeps 13
- 3 full bathrooms, 2 stand-up showers, 1 tub/shower
- Extended view of waterfront with the open floor concept kitchen and living room space, with 10 foot island for additional seating
- Fully furnished kitchen, with pizza oven, crockpot and coffee maker
- 2 full sized refrigerators, with mini fridge
- Back of the cabin, bonus living room, with TV
- 300 sq foot additional porch
- On-site laundry (free of charge)
- NO additional per person fee with 13 overnight guests

NEED MORE ROOM? This is our second property listed in VRBO. Conveniently located next door, check our our A-Frame cabin at VRBO ID: 4351949

Strict House Rules
-No Smoking
-No Pets (we have family allergies)

SUMMER FUN - Things to do during your stay at Dream Big Bay:

Fishing: Lake Chippewa, also known as Chippewa Flowage, is home to the world record muskellunge. Anglers enjoy walleye, large and smallmouth bass, northern pike, perch, crappie, bluegill and muskellunge. The average max depth of the Chippewa Flowage is around 30' but just outside Dream Big Bay is Moonshine Lake that is 90' deep. We recommend checking out Chippewa Flowage (dot com) under the Fishing Report section for up-to-date fishing report.

Boating/Tubing/Skiing: Come summer and late fall, on the water is where you'll want to be for all day water fun! The Chippewa Flowage, is 15,300-acres with about 200 undeveloped islands. One of our favorite things to do is boat out and find the "perfect" sandy beach island and set up camp for the day. While some enjoy beach fun, others are out tubing and skiing for hours!

Nearby Resorts, Restaurants: By boat OR by land, there are several resorts and restaurants nearby. R&R Bayview is our favorite breakfast spot. Treeland Resort is one of our kids favorites to boat over for pizza and ice cream. And before you head out for a late day or evening cruise, stop over The Landing for their bountiful bloody mary (or beverage of choice).

Explore Hayward: Hayward Wisconsin is a scenic 25-minute drive from Dream Big Bay. Hayward is home to the American Birkebeiner Trail, Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (home of the world-record muskellunge - 69-pound, 11-ounce), Lumberjack Show, Wilderness Walk Zoo and Hayward is dubbed the Golf Capital of Wisconsin with nine courses.

Downtown Hayward is filled with shops, dinning, coffee shops and more! Enjoy a day in town and while you are there, a be sure to check out: Backroads Coffee, Firehouse Bakery and Deli, Coop’s Pizza, Treemblay’s Sweet Shop (your kids will LOVE Treemblay’s) or Hayward Mercantile Company.

SUMMER June - August:

-Saturday check in/out only
Saturday Check in: 4:00 PM
Saturday Check out: 9:00 AM

-7 night minimum
- $310 cleaning fee


FALL/WINTER -- September - May:

$310 cleaning fee
-Weekend checkout only (Sat, Sun)
-4 night minimum

No Smoking
No Pets

Kitchen items provided: Set of standard kitchenware, coffee pot, and medium crock pot.

Bedrooms:
Master bedroom: Queen bed, full bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Bunkbed, Twin over Full
Bedroom 5: Bunkbed, Twin over Full, and Twin bed

Additional Amenities
Gas fireplace
2-TV
Wifi
Waterfront view
Dining table (6)

Outdoor Fun
Deck, 2 patio sets
Patio
Charcoal grill (charcoal not provided)
Gas grill (propane provided)
Fire pit (firewood available for purchase)
210 ft of private water frontage, 3 docks
2-kayaks
1-row boat
1-canoe

1 - splash pad / water lilly pad (available for rent)

Please read -- GUEST SHOULD BRING -- Towels (kitchen, bath & hand), paper products (toilet paper, paper towel, tissue, etc), dish & hand soap, toiletries, coffee & filters (coffee maker provided), ice, food/snacks/condiments, seasoning/spices, fish cleaning supplies (including bags or tupperware for storing), charcoal (if necessary), firewood (or available for purchase), laundry soap, life jackets, boat tie offs streaming service log-ins (2 Smart TVs). We recommend bringing Thermacell Mosquito Repeller(s).

PROVIDED: Bedding, pillows, dishwasher detergent, kitchenware, coffee maker, pizza oven, 2 patio sets (seats 8), kayaks, washer and dryer (no cost)

FALL / WINTER FUN

Ice Fishing: Dream Big Bay is a waterfront cabin with endless ice fishing opportunities. You can fish just steps away from the cabin, further out in the bay, over in Moonshine Lake or the entire Chippewa Flowage. We recommend checking out Chippewa Flowage (dot com) under the Fishing Report section for up-to-date fishing report.

Snowmobile Trails: Our cabin is located on the Chippewa Flowage so when conditions are safe, you have full access for riding by ice or by trails. We have a large driveway for trailer parking. See an area trail map in the photo collection. Our cabin is located off Hwy CC, we are in between the stars marked 108 and 59. You can also visit Hayward Lakes (dot com) for trail information.

Cross-Country Skiing: The Hayward area has almost 125 miles of cross-country ski trails. Home of the Birkebeiner Trail or go for a more relaxed pace through nature trails. For details on trail information you can visit Hayward Lakes (dot com) and look under their TRAILS section.

Down Hill Skiing: Christie Mountain, located in Bruce, is about a 50 minute drive from our cabin. Visit Christie Mountain (dot com) for more information.

Extended Stay: Open to extended rental over December - April timeframe. Please message us to discuss.

Fall / Winter / Early Spring Hayward Area Fun: Hayward is jammed packed with events and activities. For up to date calendar of events, you can visit Hayward Area Chamber (dot com). Or message us and we can provide you with event listings and/or ideas.

Check out our secondary property listing, VRBO ID: 4351949
- 1 bedroom, with loft area, sleeps 4-6 total
- Located next door to the Main Cabin

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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
NO GARBAGE DISPOSAL. No grease, food debris, coffe
SENSITIVE SEPTIC. Only natural waste and toilet paper
No pets (we have family allergies) and no smoking

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

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and Barker Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ojibwa State Park and Glover Lake. 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

  • Callahan Lake - 21 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Round Lake - 29 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Sevenwinds Casino - 36 min drive - 31.4 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 49 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Lake Chippewa - 55 min drive - 43.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sisko's Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪R & R Bayview Resort & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Robin's Nest - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chippewa Inn Supper Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Deer Run Bar - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cabin, sleeps 13, year round fishing on Chippewa Flowage in Hayward pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cabin, sleeps 13, year round fishing on Chippewa Flowage in Hayward?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cabin, sleeps 13, year round fishing on Chippewa Flowage in Hayward?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cabin, sleeps 13, year round fishing on Chippewa Flowage in Hayward located?

Located in the heart of Hayward, this cabin is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Glover Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pine Island Lake and Hunter Townhall. Callahan Lake and Chequamegon National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about our stay!! Plenty to do, even when raining/chilly outside! Beautiful views, three docks allowed for more spread out fishing for our group which was perfect! Excellent communication from the owners of the property and very responsive- guided us on a much easier option for our rental boat which saved us a TON of grief. Would highly recommend Dream Big Bay and hope to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Chippewa hideout

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing space. Clean. Well furnished in every room. Spacious. Host was absolutely wonderful. Great outside space and little beach are for kiddos. Definitely check it out. Very private and peaceful. The entire family loved it!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is new and well thought out. Everything was clean. Kitchen is well stocked. Parking was awesome. Fit the 4 trucks with boat trailers easily. Owner was very quick to respond back. Quite and peaceful bay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark and Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful! The only draw back was the “rule sheet” sent out 3 days prior to our arrival. This definitely should be upgraded….for instance….VRBO says check out is at 10am, “rules” say 9:00 am sharp…..and at the bottom 10:00am. The rules threaten to fine 150.00 for every 15 min. Late departure …amongst other “fines” for things like the time it takes their cleaning crew to clean… Anything over 3 hours and you forfeit your damage deposit!…(this is in addition to late check out fees. Or “fines”). We loved the place and the area but each of us felt a bit stressed by the “tone” of the rules.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Great location and very helpful host.

Great set up for a guys fishing trip. Fishing was slow due to a cold front that move in for the week. The house set up and three boat dock in a quiet cove was great to have for the week. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra S.

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

Quick stay for a quick getaway

House was great, plenty of space. Nice place to get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady M.

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

Icy getaway

Wonderful property. Great location and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Family Ice Fishing Trip

This property was well laid out to accommodate our family needs. Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Bachelor Party

Property layout was fantastic! Perfect place for a fishing getaway. Located in a peaceful bay off the flowage with easy access. The boat launch down the road was extremely convenient for launching.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean s.

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

Family reunion

Everything was perfect. Kids loved the beach and fishing was great. Over all 5 star review. Would definetly return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul w.

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

Eveything as advertise

We had a great time. Cabin was clean and grounds great.Swimming was very nice. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 5 children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Nice lakefront cabin

We really enjoyed our stay, especially the lake views and open layout of the main living/dining/kitchen area. Plenty of beds & baths for our group. The three bedrooms at the back of the house were pretty chilly, I think because of the location of the thermostat near the living room with fireplace. Overall, a great place for a vacation getaway,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

fun

The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. The kids even caught their first fish off the pier. The water was perfect and we all enjoyed floating, kayaking, and canoeing. The small downside was the distance to "town" but we did know that when making our reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

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

Lake

The highlite of the trip for us was watching the grandkids on the rope swing and the lily pad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Great Stay on a Beautiful Lake!

Overall, this was a wonderful property for my friends and I for the weekend. The lake was lovely to spend time on, the cabin was new, clean and beautiful! It is a bit of a drive from Hayward proper, which allows for seclusion from the busier parts of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise f.

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

Beautiful House in the Chippewa Flowage

This home is spotless, comfortable and has so many great amenities. Our host Sarah has not missed any details when planning for the comfort of guests. And the fishing was fantastic! We were close to restaurants and the market if we needed anything. All in all it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Muskys Inc tournament

This property was all around amazing. We stayed with the fall colors just coming in and the views were beautiful! Cabin was immaculate and accommodated all eight of us easily. Thank you for the memories and for the hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

L H.

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

North Woods

Great gathering place for our multiple family reunion! The cabin had all amenities needed to be comfortable. Plenty of space indoors and out to visit and enjoy the beautiful water front. Perfect place if you are looking to be right on the water in a secluded, quiet setting. (bit of a hike to town) but worth it!)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G., Jackson, Wisconsin

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

Perfect week at Dream Big Bay!

Dream Big Bay was perfect for our family of ten including kids, parents and grandparents. The home is very comfortable and there was plenty of room to spread out. The beach was sandy and shallow enough for the baby to play and the bigger kids had fun jumping off the dock. The Lilly Pad and kayaks were also a big hit. Wonderful memories were made at Dream Big Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Fabulous property, beautiful location and lovely people

Sarah was very helpful and very accommodating. Super easy to communicate with. The very clean cabin is not only large, it is very well laid out for a family group: we had 9 adults, 1 child, and 1 infant. The large kitchen/ dining area with the fabulous view of the lake, the large outdoor seating areas, the dock and swim area all suited us perfectly. We also appreciated the reliable Wi-Fi, the dishwasher, washing machine, the large refrigerator, the grills and the fish cleaning table, although it could use better lighting. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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

Nice property

We greatly enjoyed this property. The communication was really good with the property manager. The place fit our needs perfectly. Our only complaint would be that the air conditioning couldn't keep up to keep the place cool. It ran almost constantly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Loved Our Stay at The Cabin

Our kids and grandkids were all together in this BEAUTIFUL place with a breathtaking view. There were 12 people and plenty of room for all. Cloudy and sprinkling never stopped the kids from enjoying the kayaks, canoe, rowboat, or water. They tubed, swam, and fished. We had a wonderful time, and everyone said they wanted to do this again. This is a perfect for a family to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Beautiful property

The property is really nice and well maintained. The availability of firewood for purchase was great since we didn't have room to pack any. Sarah was very quick to respond with any questions I had. I will definitely keep this property in mind for future trips. We didn't catch any fish, but it may just have been a tough time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Fishing trip

It was a guys only family fishing trip of 9 guys and and my wife came to cook and take care of us all. We had 4 fishing boats and the piers worked great to tie up. The house is better than the pictures indicate and the location special. The house looks like it was just built or updated with attention to all areas inside and out. If I had a negative it would be the coffee pot since we need/drink a lot of coffee in the morning and the coffee pot was challenging… a new Mr. Coffee would be a good replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Hurley

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Our family has been coming up to the Chippewa Flowage for over 20 years. We recently took the leap and purchased this property and we are thrilled to be permanent homeowners in Hayward Wisconsin. Our absolute favorite place to be!

We are confident you will enjoy the Hayward area and all that the Chippewa Flowage has to offer. From boating, to fishing, to taking a day trip to historic downtown Hayward to sitting on the deck and listening to the loons. We designed the layout of our cabin and the amenities with you & your family in mind. From the 10 foot extended island in the kitchen to the conveniently located hooks throughout the cabin, we hope you relax, have fun and enjoy your time at Dream Big Bay.

Why they chose this property

Open floor concept kitchen / living room - designed for family fun with plenty of space indoors and outdoors
Fully furnished kitchen with 10 foot island for additional seating
2 full size refrigerators
Mini coffee/beverage bar, with mini fridge
Bonus living room, with TV
300 sq ft additional porch

What makes this property unique

Extended view of waterfront
On-site laundry (no cost)
Private dock
210 feet of clear water frontage, private sandy beach

Languages:

English

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