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Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!

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Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Place, Lake Chetac
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Chippewa
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!

Welcome to the Northwoods! Our very clean, newly updated vacation home overlooks the beautiful Big Lake Chetac, north of Birchwood the "Bluegill Capitol." Relax and enjoy the lake views, the surrounding natural beauty of the forest and our abundant wild life.
Big Lake Chetac and Little Birch Lake (connected by a channel) are known for a variety of fish including walleye, northern pike, bass, perch, crappie and Bluegill. Hundreds of miles of ATV and hiking trails (including the Tuscobia Trail) can be accessed in town and there is always a specialty boutique, craft shop to explore or a festival to attend (Hayward Fall Fair, the Birkebeiner, etc.) Please view the following link for more ideas:
https://www.birchwoodwi.com/99-things-to-do
Our home has lake views from every room except the bathrooms! The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized refrigerator, gas range/oven, microwave, dishes and silverware (toddler place settings and cups available), pots, pans, baking dishes, etc. Other equipment available is a blender, coffee maker (kcup or pot), food processor, toaster, crock pot, large roasting pans and an air fryer for your convenience. 4 burner Weber grill also available for use.
The house is over 2,000 square feet to accommodate 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 family rooms. 3 bedrooms featuring king size beds, 1 full bath with tub/shower (knotty pine walls and beautiful tiled shower), kitchen and family room are located on the first floor. There are sliding glass doors that open to the deck and a breathtaking view from the family room!
On the lower level, you will find the 4th bedroom with 2 queen beds, a family room with plenty of space for gathering, playing games and/or ping pong, watching TV and enjoying lake views. The second bath is on this level as well and is recently remodeled. Sliding doors lead to the patio and then just a few steps down to the dock. Bring your own boat (plenty of room for trailer parking and lake access nearby) or fishing boats and pontoons available for rent from nearby resorts. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit for a relaxing lakeside campfire.
Separate fish cleaning house complete with sink, counter/cleaning area and freezer (seasonal). Lake access in winter, UTV and snowmobile can ride directly onto the ice.
For our youngest guests we provide a high chair and pack 'n play.
We are licensed by and compliant with all Sawyer County and State of Wisconsin laws and ordinances relating to Tourist Rooming Homes.

New in 2024:
All new furniture on first floor! Including sofas, kitchen table and chairs with hidden leaves, bed frames and mattresses.
All rooms painted.
Kitchen cabinets painted and new handles.
New mattresses and bed frames also for queen beds on lower level.
All new sheets and quilts.
New dishes, silverware, coffee maker, grill, stemless martini glasses, shatterproof wine glasses and pots and pans.
House generator for safety during power outages. Camera doorbell for your safety.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and used dishes and place in drying rack
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Tagalong Golf & Resort.
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Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 18 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Round Lake - 39 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Nelson Lake - 40 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Lake Chippewa - 56 min drive - 66.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mama Roppe's Railside - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pine Ridge Resort - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Bluegill Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ed's Coffee & Trading Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$823, 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 Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! located?

This family-friendly Birchwood holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Chetac and Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Little Sissbagama Lake and Birch Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUANN B.

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

Family vacation

House is very clean, kitchen has everything you need and nice view of lake. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Everything was very clean and the beds were really comfortable. The basement was the perfect space for the kids to run around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time this weekend. The cabin was excellent, very clean and inviting. The view was spectacular. The kids (and grown-ups) had fun fishing, tubing and playing ping pong. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor H.

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

Great Location

Great location on the lake just outside Birchwood. East 25-30 min drive to Hayward, Rice Lake, and other locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect setup for what we needed. Erica was very accommodating and has a great eye for decor. She was able to address ALL cabin necessities. Loved that she had so many game options for little and big including croquet and ping pong. We will definitely try to make it back again next year!
Full moon off the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Lake stay

Our two families enjoyed are few days in the home. Fit 10 easily, w/plenty of room for all. Kitchen set up worked well for eating with larger group. Location was great if we needed/wanted to run to town. Was able to rent boat nearby and jet ski in town. Everyone enjoyed their time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Make a little Birdhouse in your soul.

Our birdhouse stay was wonderful. The house fit 10 people perfectly. Our group was very comfortable in all of the beds. Teenagers, and young adults especially enjoyed the ping-pong table. I would highly recommend this rental for anybody looking for rest and relaxation on a lake. The host was very easy to connect with and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

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

Nature galore

We loved staying at the Bird house. We saw many bald eagles, otters, and ducks. Campfires every night. Plenty of room for all the people. The most well stocked kitchen with anything you could need. We rented a pontoon from a recommendation by Erica and couldn't have been happier. Would highly recommend if you like a perfect kitchen and excellent views of a great lake. Erica was always available too and so easy to communicate with before, during, and after our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about Erica and this property! It was exactly as described, incredibly clean, and had absolutely EVERYTHING we needed (and didn’t know we needed). Erica was incredibly responsive and was an excellent host!It was myself, husband, our two boys (21 and 13) and my parents. There was plenty of room for everyone. We historically stayed at one of the lake resorts, but found we had outgrew the space. We all had a fantastic time and there was plenty of room for all to have our own space. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

Three couples out fishing

Erika was excellent at communication and her home is very clean and well kept. We had everything we needed. The king size beds were very comfortable. Fans were provided and extra bedding for warmth if needed. (we had a chilly weekend so that was needed for us) The view off the deck is so pretty. We saw loons and eagles. We caught many fish. (brought our own boat) We used the fire pit. We did not utilize the lower level much, except the bathroom but I can see if you had kids how it would be a great place for them to hang out. We used the grill as well and that worked out great!! We would come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Awesome weekend getaway!

Our summer fishing group consists of 8 college friends who have been getting together for over 30 years. It’s not easy to find accommodations for that many guys, but The Bird House had more than enough room. Erica was very accommodating! The cabin is Tastefully decorated with a beautiful location and constant eagle fly overs made this stay as relaxing as it could be. The onsite fish house and separate garage freezer for fish just adds to the experience. Not to mention the kayaks that were available for daily use. Only draw back is the dock can only handle 2 boats comfortably, but with a little ingenuity we made it work for three. This is our second stay and will definitely be back! Thanks Erica!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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