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Scandinavian-style 4 BR Lake Home in North Wisconsin Woods

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath chalet-style home on Sand Lake
View from the great room. Lake views and fireplace!
The modern kitchen has all the amenities.
Living room has a wood burning fireplace and great views of the woods and lake
View from the great room fireplace up to the loft.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stone Lake, WI
  • Place, Sand Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lac Courte Oreilles
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pearce Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Scandinavian Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Loft

1 Queen Bed

The Moose Room

1 Queen Bed

Topher's Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Scandinavian-style 4 BR Lake Home in North Wisconsin Woods

Please note: From June through August, we rent on a Saturday-to-Saturday weekly basis only. The rest of the year we have a 3-night stay minimum.

Main floor:
- 3 Bedrooms - 2 w/ queen beds, 1 w/two twin beds
- 1 full bath
- modern, fully equipped kitchen
- dining/living area w/ floor to ceiling windows & wood burning fireplace
- large deck overlooking lake w/ gas grill & outdoor dining area

Loft:
- 1 Bedroom w/queen bed
- 3/4 bath
- reading nook

Lower floor:
- TV / Game room with 54" LCD Smart TV (usable with your Netflix subscription)
- 3 season screened porch with game table, futon sofa and swing chairs
- potbelly gas stove

Dock
Swim platform
Lakeside fire pit (with flagstone seating patio and Adirondack chairs)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
DOGS ONLY! Our Property Mgr VERY allergic to cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
June 7, 2025 through Aug 23, 2025, we rent our home on a weekly basis with check-in Saturday 4pm, check-out Saturday 10am. Otherwise 3-night min.
We require guests to remove trash & recycling to dump (2 miles from home). We provide 50g bags; fee is $6/page. Recycling free. More info @ house.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stone Lake

Located in Stone Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lumberjack Bowl and HookStone Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Stone Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Lower Holly Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sand Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Whitefish Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pearce Lake - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whistle Punk - ‬6 min drive
  • Beechmoor
  • ‪Stone Lake Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pine Ridge Resort - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fireside - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scandinavian-style 4 BR Lake Home in North Wisconsin Woods pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Scandinavian-style 4 BR Lake Home in North Wisconsin Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scandinavian-style 4 BR Lake Home in North Wisconsin Woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scandinavian-style 4 BR Lake Home in North Wisconsin Woods located?

This family-friendly Stone Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Sand Lake and Mud Lake. Lower Holly Lake and Upper Holly Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

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

Absolute Perfection

My sisters, aunt and I had such a wonderful stay. The property had everything that we needed. We love to cook and were very appreciative of the well equipped kitchen! It was a perfect time of year too with all the leaves changing, we wish we had more time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia D.

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

The perfect escape

We really enjoyed our stay in Stone Lake. The owners were responsive and gracious. The cabin was clean and accommodating. We’re looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Two family getaway

We spent a wonderful week with 4 adults and 4 children ages 14 to 7. The house was wonderful with beautiful views out to the lake. We spent most of our week enjoying paddling, swimming, fishing and bird watching. A wonderful getaway for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Winter Wonderland

Everything we wanted. A quiet, relaxing. peaceful stay after with great weather. Could not ask for a better accommodation. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Great Place!

Our first time staying here at this home (but we have stayed on this lake before). It was a little smaller than what we usually get, but it worked out just fine. Appreciated how nice and clean it was. Owners very nice to work with & responded quickly to questions. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Cute place, super clean lake!

We had a lovely time during our stay. Heidi was a great host!! The home was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The appliances (stove, grill, washer/dryer) appeared to be new and really nice quality. Lots of natural light coming in through the windows. Tap water was good (no weird smell, taste or color). The lake water was clean and great for swimming. The bottom was a little rocky (bring swim shoes) BUT the rocks kept the weeds away, which was wonderful. Overall this was a great choice!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Second Visit Just As Good

This was our second visit to this Stone Lake cabin and we were as satisfied as we were last year. The attention to guest safety, comfort and entertainment has not wavered. The gates on the deck kept the toddlers off the stairs to the lake and the driveway. The cleaning procedure considering the issues of COVID 19 were well thought out and articulated. There are plenty of supplies to keep the house running smoothly. There are games and books for entertainment if the lake isn't enough fun . Peter and Heide responded quickly to my questions and checked in with us to make sure we were well situated for our visit. I highly recommend this property for a northern Wisconsin vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

Cute little cabin in the woods

We were a group of eight, including four adults and four teenagers. The owner reached out with check-in details prior to check in, which was appreciated. The kitchen was well equipped and had all the basics for a cooked meal in. The Stone Lake area also has some great bars in town, which are also a nice option for food and drinks. We stayed in the winter and fortunately the weather cooperated as we were able to spend lots of time outdoors. Otherwise, with a group of eight, this cabin could be a tight squeeze. There was a great space downstairs to hang out and watch movies, which helped with space. A couple things to consider are that one of the bedrooms is lofted, and while private, does not allow for people to sleep in if others are awake. Also, there is no garbage service and they ask that you take your garbage to a dump, located nearby. There is a small fee and the dump is only open three days per week. Not a huge issue for us, but could be for others. Overall, the cabin was cute, cozy and very clean. We love the area as it is wooded and relatively quiet for the Hayward area. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lynette W., Chanhassen

Overpriced - Lower Your Expectations

This was not a good rental experience. I have been using VRBO since 2015 (5 rentals) and have always had good experiences – until now – Aug. 2018. As posted by another reviewer that stayed here, the place was not cleaned and ready when we arrived. Also, as listed by another reviewer - we had cob webs and spider webs in all windows and spider webs inside and outside of the sliding doors and dirty screens and windows. There were large spider sacs on the outside of the sliding doors. The main hallway carpet has two large stains and the front of the refrigerator was dirty, etc. The place was not inviting for guest. The manager sent two cleaners – which did help with some of the issues. We were supposed to check in at 4:00 and ended up checking in at 7:00 as it took two cleaners two hours to clean once they arrived. This place was misrepresented because you cannot use the screened in porch because it was leaking due to rain. This also made the downstairs and screened in porch very musty and damp. This is on the owner’s to do list; however not disclosed ahead of time. Very little firewood was there and more was delivered but not until 7:00 pm the third day. Bring your own. My Adult Daughter saw 2 mice in the basement. The owners did have this checked and the exterminators did not find evidence. This is a nice location with potential - too bad my experience wasn't as relaxed as it should have been. There was no discount for the late check in and other issues. The Manager finally told us the owners agreed we could enjoy some free days to make up for the issues. The Owners twice said the days I choose to request were not available and when I asked which days were available they then said it was a misunderstanding. All and all I was not happy with this rental - This was OVERPRICED for what it delivered - not a premium experience. I gave the above information to the Manager and Owners with pictures back in August and hoped it would be good feedback for them. I do not like writing bad reviews. I hope your experience is better than mine, if you do decide to stay here. Lynette
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was very clean, very functional, and had a very nice outdoor area to use. Owners were great with communication and were very helpful and kind even offering for us to check in early since the cleaners were done. Would come back another time. Location was amazing as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It was better than expected. It was very clean and had everything we needed. We had a lot of fun with the ping pong table in the basement. The dock was nice and had a ladder that you could climb right into the clear lake water. We loved using the included kayaks, and when we discovered that one of the paddles was missing, our host immediately had 2 new paddles delivered. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this property for anyone looking for a lakehouse vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, peaceful place with plenty of room for seven of us (three generations).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DIANN B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay - Heidi was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Todd A.

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

Sand Lake Scandinavian style home

The setting and the property were beautiful. The house was well stocked with cooking items and towels. Management was quick to respond to our questions regarding the property. The pier supported our 18ft sport fish boat well. We had a lot of fun on the water.
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Suberb!

We had an awesome time at this property! Owners were so easy to work with and there was great communication. When we got there, everything was exactly as described. It was very clean. The beds were amazing. We were aware of the rocky bottom so we brought water shoes which worked out perfect. The fishing was great and got to see lots of creatures. There was even an otter that swam around every evening. The family agreed we would definitely stay again! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Perfect family vacation

We totally enjoyed our stay at this beautiful place. I can honestly say these owners provided every convenience needed, plus more. A wonderful experience for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie G.

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

Would stay again!

Enjoyed a great week at this very clean and well maintained property. Great deck and screened porch to enjoy your surroundings. Absolutely recommend and will be booking again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect spot for a late summer stay

This property was in perfect shape for our visit. We've stayed in a few VRBO properties previously, but this was one of the best. Anything we needed unexpectedly - mending tape, a ruler, an interesting spice - was already in the house. We sat out on the deck on the nice days, and visited local shops and attractions on the one rainy day. The dock and raft were great for our very last chance at a summer swim, and the kayaks were enjoyed. We even had a close encounter with a family of otters who cavorted nearby. The check out time was 10 am, a bit earlier than usual for VRBO sites. The cleaning crew showed up at 10 when we were almost, but not quite in the car. They were willing to start cleaning around us as we loaded the last items, and were very kind. All around, a great, restful spot for a 5 day vacation after Labor Day. Thanks for the lovely spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good property for a family stay

Spent a full week here in August. Found property as shown. Clean, very few bugs, well-stocked with pans & utensils, paper towels, etc., dining table for 8. Everything worked well. Water pressure and taste of water good. Nice furniture in all rooms. Recently remodeled(?) basement w. ping pong, lots of games & books, carpeting. Nice big deck w. outdoor furniture and a gas grill we used twice. Had 2 kayaks we used several times, a firepit and a nice dock we moored at, bringing our boat in from a nearby paved public access launch point. Lake was fairly nice and clean. Internet worked well. Good communications with owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

Family vacation

Absolutely wonderful home! We enjoyed the ping pong table and the outside fire pit. Sand lake is beautiful and easily navigable. Our hosts, Peter and Heidi were always available by phone or text messaging. Nicely located with a short drive to local gas station and about 15 minutes to Hayward. Great family getaway and many memories made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Cabin in the woods

Our 4th year renting this nice cabin that fits our family well. Nice clean lake. Owners very considerate with little extra's,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Good Value / Location

Price was good for being on a lake. Excellent swimming from dock and floating pad. Need water shoes/sandals due to rocks, but it is shallow and easy to swim with clear water. Kids (ages 6, 8 & 9) had a blast. Well stocked with all that one might need for day to day living. Roughly 15-20 minutes away from Hayward. We loved the Stone Lake Pub (excellent service, tasty food and very accommodating of children) that is only a few minutes away. Only downside was a broken refrigerator door, cabinet door and over grown landscaping. None of which deterred our fun or overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

JANE K.

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

Always great

This was our 4th time at this place and for the most part it was again, wonderful. Just a few glitches this time. I'm not sure if the owners live nearby. I feel their staff does not care about their place as they should. The owners were trying to be accomodating, but the property manager and "wood guy" weren't terribly thoughtful. I think if they can get back to their old ways, this property will be top notch again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Madison, WI

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

Birkie week cabin

We’ve stayed here for Birkie Week for the last few years, and as always, we had a great time and the cabin was perfect for our family and friends. We enjoyed using the brand new range and noticed some other updates, like new flooring in the hallway and two of the main floor bedrooms, and new carpet on the stairs to the loft. The garage has a large snowblower that made clearing 10+ of fresh snow easy. We also borrowed the snowshoes to tromp around on the lake. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Up North Comfort

We had a great 2 weeks! The care to make it dog friendly was 1st rate! Dog blankets, dog bowls, gates on the deck to keep the pup contained. The house was perfectly clean! Kitchen supplies for cooking were just right. Everything we needed to create meals. The firewood stacked and dry was a nice touch. The fire ring was awesome and a great place to view sunsets across the lake. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Peter Stark & Heidi Kempcke

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Well, we would have put our own photos in as "owners" but that wouldn't have been exactly true. We're really just life support for Rufus - our only modestly spoiled chocolate lab - and he's really the one who "owns" our life so it seemed more appropriate for him to represent us on VRBO. And, yes, he absolutely loves it here.

Our Sand Lake home was built by Art and Mary Ann Kempcke pretty much from the ground up and has been a part of the family for more than 30 years. It retains much of the feel of a Swedish "stuga" or lake home in accordance with Mary Ann's Swedish ancestry and carries the name "Seeblick" ("Lake View") as a nod to Art's German heritage. When Art and Mary Ann decided to move closer to their grandchildren in the Twin Cities, their daughter Heidi and her husband Peter purchased the house to keep it in the family.

Heidi and Peter live predominantly in Minneapolis, although both are fully engaged professionally - Heidi as a management consultant and Peter as a University professor - and travel a fair bit. When time permits - and the home is available - they spend time here ... Rufus wouldn't have it any other way.

Why they chose this property

Seeblick is a unique combination of rustic and civilized. It provides the opportunity to spend time outdoors in the great northern Wisconsin woods or on/in Sand Lake and then return to a convenient, comfortable and relaxing indoor retreat to recharge and refresh. We love the ability to spend the day out in the woods with Rufus and then enjoy sunset on the deck with a wine and cheese.

What makes this property unique

It's hard not to love the location. Seeblick is perfect for accessing the Birkebeiner trails (winter and summer), any number of forest trails or lakes, great restaurants and, our favorite, great sunsets.

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