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Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts

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A rustic cabin surrounded by a lush forest.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. A kitchen is visible in the background with modern appliances.
A modern cabin with a steep gable roof, large windows, and a covered patio area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Superior

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Herbster, WI
  • Place, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Legendary Waters Casino
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

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About the area

Herbster

Located in Herbster, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area, while Heritage Hall Museum and Big Top Chautauqua are cultural highlights.
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Map
Herbster, WI

What's nearby

  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Meyers Beach - 22 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Legendary Waters Casino - 34 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 40 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 48 min drive - 61.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Siskowit Farmhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pine Cone Ole's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wader's Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cranberry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Shed - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts on 17 November 2026 start from NZ$811, 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 Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hodag House | Magical Cabin & Creature Comforts located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Superior and Bark Bay Slough State Natural Area. Boreal Forest and Port Wing Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and cozy cabin. We enjoyed the quiet of the woods and checked out several of the suggestions from the host about activities and food. We also greatly appreciated the well stocked kitchen for preparing our own meals as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 22 October 2026
Thanks for the five-star rating! Glad you found Hodag House lovely and cozy, and enjoyed the peaceful woods, local recommendations, and well-stocked kitchen. We hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, quiet getaway.

This was a great place for a weekend getaway! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, cozy & quiet, the cabin was clean, furnished well and we had everything we needed. Disappointed that shops and restaurants close by were mostly closed, only open Thursday - Sunday. We will plan better next time. A highlight was the wildlife, deer, turkey, including a visit from a black bear that strolled through the property. A great time, will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thanks for the five-star rating! Glad the cabin was cozy, clean, and had everything you needed. Sorry the nearby shops and restaurants were mostly closed—good note for planning next time. Wonderful to hear about the wildlife visit (that bear must have been a sight!). Hope to welcome you back to Bark Point Ventures—take care until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was wonderful and relaxing! The place was really clean and had everything we needed. Communication was very open and they checked in on us to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was so helpful with the check in experience, events going on in the area, local shops and stores, and all around made our trip feel like a breeze. Thank you! Definitely will return in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just as described. Very private but still convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very communicative, property was clean and very well maintained. Lovely property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin in the Woods

Highly recommend beautiful spot right in the Lakeshore.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern cabin

We enjoyed everything about this cabin on our recent trip to the Apostle Islands. We loved modern touches and the cabin's overall appearance and cleanliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful!

What a beautiful and peaceful stay we had in Hodag House! My family needed a get away and our stay was perfect. The cabin was super clean, had everything that we needed and had very comfortable beds so we slept great. The area is gorgeous and we got in plenty of hiking and kayaking. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Apostle Islands

This property was wonderful! Overlooking Lake Superior was divine and we could even hear the water! (There was a live camera available to watch of the lake too!!!) The hosts were great! Very responsive! Everything we needed and wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!

Wonderful location with so many amenities. Every detail was well thought out and much appreciated. Small perfect space with loads of character. We even did the 200 steps to the lake. Twice!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent

Everything was great, clean, organized and the property manager always aware of what we need thanks you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay. The minor TV issue was resolved very quickly. Erin communicated with us during our stay as well. The house was absolutely ah-mazing. We were surrounded by the breath-taking views of the woods and the lake. Mission "recharge" was accomplished successfully :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation at Hodag House! There was so much to love! We enjoyed the fire pit and the trails to view the lake outside. While spending time indoors we loved playing board games, listening to the record player, watching the lake camera on the TV, and taking a very relaxing bath in the deep tub with the flicker of the candlelight setting on the lights. When we ventured out we stopped at Herbster, Cornucopia, and Meyers Beaches. We walked trails and saw waterfalls at Pattison State Park, Amnicon State Park, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, and Houghton Nature Preserve. We white water rafter near Duluth, saw the aerial lift bridge, fished near Bayfield, and kayaked the sea caves. We mostly cooked in the Hodag House, but also enjoyed wonderful meals at Hoop's Dockside, Blue Wave Sandbar, and El Jefe Superior. In the evenings we enjoyed stopping in for ice cream cones at Elsie Blue General Store.It was absolutely a fantastic week to get away with the family for many adventures, beautiful sights, and plenty of R&R!! Thank you!One very minor downside was that most every drawer, cupboard, and shelf was already full, so it was tricky to find room for our groceries and personal belongings during our weeklong stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2026
Thanks for the five-star rating! Glad Hodag House was a great home base for your week of adventures — love that you enjoyed the fire pit, trails, record player, lake camera, deep tub, and exploring so many parks and local spots. Apologies about the limited drawer and cupboard space — that’s helpful feedback. We’ll review the storage and clear out nonessential items so future guests have more room for groceries and belongings. Hope to welcome you back to Bark Point Ventures—take care until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, modern, and relaxing stay (5 out of 5 stars)!!

We loved the Hodag house! It was incredibly clean and modern with all the necessary amenities (they thought of everything). It's so cozy (perfect for relaxing), yet there is still plenty of space to explore (trails & steps leading to a great view of Lake Superior). It also has a great fire pit. Lastly, my wife and I ran into some car trouble with a very low tire, and the host of Hodag House went way out of her way to help out and make sure our problem was solved. We strongly recommend staying at the Hodag house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we were looking for

My husband and I loved the Hodag house. It was exactly what we were looking for. The location is really close to beautiful hikes. We Kayaked the sea caves. Bayfield is about 30 min away that we went to twice to take a ferry to Madaline Island and a boat tour of the islands. The surroundings are very secluded and quiet. The house is very modern, comfortable and clean. The kitchen has a wonderful gas stove and was stocked with all kinds of pots, pans, plates, silverware, glasses, bowls, spices. A lot of special details was put into the Hodag house. You will love the record player with old records to play while cooking supper. We turned on the tv to watch the live view of the lake. The lighting in the house was fun to figure out as they dim, brighten and change colors. The main bed was very comfortable, and the room has its own air conditioning which was nice on warm nights. We walked the 170 steps in back a few times as it has wonderful views going down. If ever back in this area we will definitely stay at the Hodag house again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing, quiet property. It had everything we needed for our week-long stay. Host communicated in a very timely manner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thanks for the five-star rating! It was a pleasure hosting you—hope to welcome you back to Bark Point Ventures sometime. Take care!
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