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The Nest, a spacious, secluded pet-friendly retreat!

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A wooden deck with snow accumulation, surrounded by trees and a fence.
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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A log cabin with a green garage door, a covered porch, and a snow-covered roof.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a dark wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Barnes, WI
  • Place, Upper Eau Claire Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bony Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

The Nest, a spacious, secluded pet-friendly retreat!

Welcome to The Nest, one side of a Duplex and your Northwoods adventure basecamp on 6+ wooded acres. Located <1/4 mile from trail systems with hundreds of miles for snowmobiling, UTVing, cross-country skiing, hiking and fishing in the Eau Claire Lakes Chain. Features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, washer/dryer, smart TVs (75" living room), heated garage for gear storage. Pet-friendly. 1 hour to Duluth, 3 to Minneapolis. Do not charge per person. If interested in the other side, it is called The Hive.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Heated single car garage attached

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave beds - we'll take care of!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5006328vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Solon Springs

Located in Solon Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pigeon Lake Field Station and Totagatic Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cable Natural History Museum and Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area.
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Barnes, WI

What's nearby

  • Upper Eau Claire Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bony Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nelson Lake - 19 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Round Lake - 39 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Lake Namakagon - 43 min drive - 64.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnes Trading Post - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Windsor's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Y Go By - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Koffee Kup - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest, a spacious, secluded pet-friendly retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Nest, a spacious, secluded pet-friendly retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest, a spacious, secluded pet-friendly retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nest, a spacious, secluded pet-friendly retreat! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Upper Eau Claire Lake, Birch Lake and Bony Lake. Robinson Lake and Pickerel Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 3 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026
Thank you Jeff!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So clean and neat. This location has everything you need! It was great to have our family in the Hive next door too!Close to Jim’s Bait Shop and Lakes and the local restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all the place was beautiful! The host responded quickly to any questions I had. I unfortunately did a late check in and had entered the code on a wrong keypad but the host had helped right away! It’s a pet friendly home and they also provide blankets and a bed for pets. They have a TV in both rooms! We plan to book in the future possibly with more family and friends! Also they can recommend places to visit, moved from Cali, it was a nice place to explore! Thank you Lea for the warm welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Lea D Culliton

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Originally from Madison, I met my husband at UW 35 years ago. His family vacationed on Middle Eau Claire Lake and we’ve been bringing our children here for over 30 years. We purchased a “cabin” in 2002 and moved up here permanently in 2022.
Barnes is known for its beautiful clear lakes, friendly people (seriously friendly), golfing, pickleball, and tons of great entertainment. We have live music everywhere at our great bars, taverns and supper clubs. No matter what the time of year there’s always something going on.

Why they chose this property

Whether you want to visit for peace and quiet or you want adventures, this is the place. Located on over 6 acres you’ll see wildlife and very few cars. We are a block away from the ATV/Snowmobile trails and 25 minutes to Hayward for the Lumberjack festival or the infamous Birkie.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Set amongst the woods but yet just off Hwy 27. We are one of the only places you can have a Heated Garage! Great perk in the winter to bring in your ice fishing gear, snowmobile gear, skis or snowshoes to thaw out. At over 1,500 sq. ft, the duplex is spacious and inviting. Dogs? We love them. We even have a bed for them!
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