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The Hive, 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 living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has a ceiling fan and a kitchen in the background.
A snow-covered building complex with multiple garages and a fenced area.
A covered porch with stone walls, a wooden floor, two wicker chairs, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

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 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

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

Welcome to The Hive, 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. Minutes from Eau Claire Lakes Chain fishing. Features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, washer/dryer, smart TVs (75" living room), heated garage for gear storage. Pet-friendly with dog bed & dishes provided. 1 hour to Duluth, 3 to Minneapolis. Your perfect mix of adventure & comfort!

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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

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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5057580vb
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 first aid kit
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

Solon Springs is home to this holiday home. 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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Map
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

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 83 min drive

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 Hive, 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 Hive, a spacious secluded, pet-friendly retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Solon Springs, 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. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Played the games there. Easy to enter and to ck out! So pretty with the woods all around. Did some grilling. And had another family member at the nest next door so that made it very fun.The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Even a large crockpot which was very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you Linda! I try my best to anticipate the needs of our guests. Our family enjoys playing board games, card games and dice games so that’s all included. And who doesn’t like a good crockpot meal cooking while they are out all day enjoying the lakes and trails? We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place and lots of room! Plus have plenty of games. And have everything you need, shampoo, dish soap, everything. The host was very quick at responding to questions before we got there. Very helpful. It was a nice perk to be able to park in the garage since it snowed. We wanted to snowmobile but trails were closed. Maybe next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2026
Thank you so much. Let’s hope your luck with the snow changes next year. It was a pleasure conversing with you about our local hangouts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place in the middle of lots of potential places to adventure. The host was fantastic—very communicative and kind. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026

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