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Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Home has a great northwoods aesthetic
Great cabin painted in classic "national forest brown" and surrounded by trees
bedroom 1 has a queen and Pendleton bed spread
welcome to your front yard for the week
the firepit is lit in summer!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Spider Lake Townhall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiger Cat Flowage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!

Built as a winter or summer escape for a couple or small family, this beautiful four season cabin is a great way to experience the Northwoods of Wisconsin and Hayward area. The home is very private and has great access to the lake, and nearby trails.

The cabin sits on 3.5 acres with 350 feet of frontage on Upper Twin Lake, making for a very private experience. The surroundings and views are very natural. The house itself is of the classic Northwoods archetype: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood fireplace, and ample kitchen, living, porch, and deck space. The kitchen has all the essentials, the bedrooms are cozy, and the fireplace (high-efficiency) will keep you warm at night.

We've made the outside space as enjoyable as possible with a fire pit (firewood provided), picnic area, and dock for your boat. There is a large swim raft 70 yards from dock (take the canoe) in 10-13 feet of spring fed water.

The home is located on the northeastern tip of Upper Twin Lake. The lake is noted for it's great musky and bass fishing, and clear, spring-fed waters. It is also big and deep enough for water skiing and tubing. Upper Twin connects to Lower Twin and the Tiger Cat Flowage, so there is a lot of water to explore. Bird watching is exceptional. Expect to see ducks, geese, swans, and sandhill cranes in the marshy bay in front of the cabin throughout the year. A family of otters doing cute otter things makes an appearance from time to time!

If you are looking to relax in private with your loved ones, this place exudes family time. Whether it is canoeing on the lake, boating to the Blackiron Bar for a burger, catching some fresh fish for dinner, biking the forest roads, or reading on the porch, you will be able to relax undisturbed in this unique Northwoods retreat.

Winter is a very special time here. Whether it is a snowshoe down the shore of the lake, ice fishing, an XC ski session on the famous Birkie trail (5 minutes away), or a weekend of snowmobiling...winter is a great! Try visiting in winter...you will be glad you did!

With the famous resort town of Hayward just 12 miles away you can choose from a variety of world class attractions, restaurants, and shops. There are also several bars, restaurants, and supper clubs within a 3 mile radius.

Please note that in peak summer I may only allow Sunday and Thursday turnovers, so stays will have to be 3 or 4 days or any combination thereof. Additional check-in/check-out restrictions may be in place for holidays or events. Saturday check-ins and check-outs are never allowed so as not to break up weekends. If you are unable to book the dates you want, please feel free to message me. Special allowances can be made in certain scenarios.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee is per pet, will bill you for 2nd pet
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
You can smoke outside only

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kissick Swamp Wildlife Area and Totagatic Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wayside Wanderings Natural Play Area and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mount Telemark Village Competition Stadium or Lumberjack Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake Townhall - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Tiger Cat Flowage - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Round Lake - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ole Lake - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Sevenwinds Casino - 13 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powell’s - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Dock - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Twin Lakes Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blackiron Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tavern At White Stag Farm - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very Private Cabin on Upper Twin Lake...Great Views...Close to Trails! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Spider Lake Townhall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and Round Lake. Lake Placid and Burns Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time we love the place. It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy fall get away for my husband and I, especially appreciated being able to bring our pup along! Absolutely adored the sun room/ 4 season porch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful area
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and beautiful property! Very close to local amenities but quiet and private. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Check in process and host were excellent. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped, fantastic stove, comfortable furniture, awesome view, quiet and peaceful! If I had an oil well I would twist the arm of Cassidy to sell!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is soul-restoring!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property to relax and enjoy the view and observe wildlife. We had beautiful fall weather. Our dog loved the quiet lot to roam freely. Perfect lake for paddling.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and had everything we needed. The host left a lot of helpful info about shopping, dining, hiking, etc. The weather was not the best and we could not enjoy the lake, but the scenery is beautiful. The only issue we had was though it is "pet friendly" there are a lot of rules that were a little restrictive when it comes to pets.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atsuko T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far the best cabin we’ve stayed in - very clean, necessities stocked, perfect view and access to the lake. Woke to the song of the loons, watched the eagles fish and the otters swim from the porch. Oh and the fishing wasn’t bad either! Highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxing vacation. A big thanks to hosts for sharing a little piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Loved the sunroom

Clean, had all the things for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at this little gem! Very tidy and comfortable. Had a visit from a friendly doe each evening. Cabin well equipped with everything we needed. Bonsey (dog) loooved surveying his vacation kingdom from the little dock!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location

Nice property in a great location. Problem is there was no air conditioning and with the extensive heat at the beginning of our stay and the bad air quality due to the Canadian fires we were not able to enjoy the cabin as we would have liked. We ended up leaving one night early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne A.

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

Upper Twin Lake Cabin

This northwoods cabin was nice. Check-in was super simple. The inside of the cabin was very tidy. The main reason we chose this cabin was for the enclosed porch with views of the lake. Downside, only two windows had screens which limited the lake breezes. Kayaking was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous site with beautiful views from the cabin’s large front windows. Very comfortable cabin with all the amenities. The marshy area in front of the cabin by the dock had lots of wildlife including otters, mergansers, and loons. Although a bit more difficult, we had to load our kayak from the dock because of the deep mud near the shore made it impossible to step in the water. The kayaking was great on this beautiful quiet lake. Although advertised as a very private cabin on 3.5 acres, there is a rather large cabin quite close to the property which at times during our stay detracted from our privacy and the serenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

4 day getaway

Nice lake property. Plenty of distance from others. Quiet. Well kept. Short drive to Hayward. A
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

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

Magnificent Lake View

It would be difficult to find a cottage with a better lake view than this one. It's our second time here and we love it. Very comfortable in every respect.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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

Awesome property

Everything was very comfortable. It is BYOW(bring your own whisk) but thats it. Movie selection was great too
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur F.

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

Peace and quiet with a great view

Very quiet and peaceful spot/ Cabin is cozy and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Upper Twin Lake Cabin

We have rented this cabin before and have always been very happy with everything about it. Plan to rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Lovely stay at Mellow Marsh

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this property. We have spent over 25 years vacationing in northern MN and WI at resorts and this was our first rental of a private cabin. Beautifully maintained property inside and out. On a quiet marsh that takes you to the lake, so we saw an eagle, loons, ducks, geese, and heron along with all kinds of other wildlife. Clean cabin with a well equipped kitchen and dry wood for the fireplace (rare in our experience). Great to have space between our cabin and neighbors so quiet and private. Very responsive owner. Plan to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

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

Hunting

Was one of the nice's places we've stayed at in the last 10 year's.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim S.

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

Weekend getaway

This place was perfect for what we were looking for with our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

Private, cozy cabin

Clean, quiet, private cabin with comfy beds and a nice view of the lake. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne A.

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

Great cabin getaway, private with a beautiful view.

Really enjoyed the privacy, the rustic and comfortable cabin charm, and the beautiful views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quimby S.

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

Charming cabin on quiet lake

I and a friend had a lovely writers' retreat on this lakeside cabin with a beautiful view and a fireplace. The host responded quickly to our questions, and we felt as comfortable as if we were at home. A beautiful view from the porch and within easy driving distance from the Twin Cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Cassidy Scheer

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I grew up in Hayward and love everything about the area and Northwoods experience. I fish the lakes and rivers for muskies, ski the Birkie, and have even won a few titles at the Lumberjack World Championships held in Hayward every July.

I bought this cabin in 2015 knowing that it would be a great place to get away on weekends and holidays. We also knew that it would be a great vacation rental as it is on a great lake in a great area. I work in the real estate industry as a developer/salesperson/investor, and have been renting other homes on VRBO for 10 years now, so I know what it takes to give guests the experience they are looking for.

I would love to share the cabin with you! Feel free to call or email me with any questions.

Why they chose this property

It is a classic cabin on a classic lake, but with an updated aesthetic. You can do it all here: boat, fish, bike, ski, swim, or just relax. The location is great, 11 miles east on 77 from Hayward, so you are close enough to town to have fun there, but far enough away to have some peace and quiet. Twin Lake is a great lake - clear, lots of fish, but not too many people with big boats pushing up wakes. It is the perfect mix of wilderness and fun. For winter time fun, the Birkie and Mukwanago ski trails are nearby as are several snowmobile trails.

What makes this property unique

The home is on a 5 acre lot, so it is very private. Other houses are a significant distance away. It is also newly remodeled and furnished as of spring 2016.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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