The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature.

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A view from a room with a glass door to a deck, overlooking a lake and a parked vehicle.
A wooden cabin bathroom with a sink, mirror, and wooden cabinets.
A log cabin with a green roof, a front porch, and a garage.
A compact cabin with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a laundry area.
A wooden cabin interior with a glass-top dining table, wooden chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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New Auburn, WI
  • Place, Sand Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Chetek
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

New Auburn

Located in New Auburn, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chippewa County Forest and Ohmart Wetlands State Natural Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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New Auburn, WI

What's nearby

  • Sand Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fireside Lakes - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Chetek - 27 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company - 41 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Lake Wissota State Park - 46 min drive - 72.4 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backwoods Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Max’s on the Lake - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alluring Acres - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Retreat - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Diamond - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature.?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature. on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$893, 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 The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature.?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The lodge on Sand Lake. Your place to unwind and enjoy nature. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Sand Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Island Lake and Chippewa County Forest. Fireside Lakes is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Johnathan was great to work with, the house was clean and very accommodating. Was great that we could bring our dogs with us! The rental of his pontoon was best! Definitely would return, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for our family vacation. Beautiful views of the lake, great fishing, wonderful cabin, lots of lake activities (kayaks, paddleboards, canoe), well kept, quiet property. The boat rental option was a major bonus. Jonathan was very responsive and easy to work with. We even added an extra day because we had such a great time. We would definitely like to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you for the great review! You and the family are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great for our weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family wedding

The stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thank you so much 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time starying at this rental. This time for a funeral and temps below zero. Jonathan was great at helping us stay warm and cozy in the bitter cold and always available to answer any questions we had. Exceiptional host. This rental is very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hope to make this an annual trip, our stay was truly nothing short of perfect and only left us with wishing we would have booked a longer stay. Jonathon was truly the best host! Extremely friendly, accommodating, flexible with check-in and check-out since no guests were before or after us, and very responsive! Also, Sand Lake is gorgeous, my in-laws have been coming here their whole life. This stay allowed them to reminisce in the true serenity of the north woods on a lake that shimmers like glass!
Water is truly so calm it looks like a mirror almost all the time!
Sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures and description of the property are exactly what you get. Place was comfortable, the loft with extra bed was cozy with a pretty view. Jonathan was very easy to communicate with and quick to answer questions. Loved the speaker system which was set to a great country station that was on so all we had to do is turn the little knobs around the house. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property is not represented truthfully; as it is not “0n” the lake as another drive and rental hose is in between. The photo from the balcony is misleading as it does not show the “other” house There were less priced same quality rentals in area.Air cond. is only on 2d floor, not the main. Electric dealing fans had 1” dust on each blade - need cleaned. This is evidence shown they had not been working long time. Nor were the lights! Needed bannister for safety going up stairs. Overall the house is nice, but to meet Vrbo requirements needs work to improve it and advertise better representation of what it really is. The owner responded well to communication to fix the electrical issues. Kitchen was nice. Garage stuffed with owners items and doors would not open. A five rating on a ten scale. Have had better stay accommodations for less price in the area. Live n learn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Family Time

Property was great, met all our needs, clean and comfortable and furnished nicely. Having our own dock was wonderful, loved the lake. Host was very responsive and great communicator. Garage area a bonus. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you so much Ava for the lovely review! So nice to meet you and your family and you are welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us!

This property was exactly as described. It worked perfect for our family. Our daughters and partners shared the loft with a baby too. The location on Sand Lake is just what we wanted and we were comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you so much! See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

I can’t say enough good things about this cabin. The location is excellent, the inside is more perfect than pictures can describe. The surround sound all over the cabin and the garage was a huge bonus. So many activities to do without having to leave. The water was crystal clear. The owner was always willing to answer questions in a very timely fashion. A We will be renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionally clean

Very clean property! Super easy check in and Jonathon was super easy to work with. Loved the flexible check in time! Pet friendly was a huge perk and there is plenty of yard space for a fire, bags game, or just relaxing. The property shares a dock/beach area with a second cabin located directly on the water . There is plenty of space for multiple families at the water. the lower property does have the best access, but the upper property has a great view and excellent deck to enjoy a book on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here to visit family in the area. Great accommodations, excellent communication, very easy check-in, great location, and so appreciated being able to bring our dog. We do plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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