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Sunset on the Bay 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Nelson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • American Birkebeiner Trail
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Round Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sunset on the Bay 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake

Sunset on the Bay is a 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake only minutes from Hayward, Wisconsin. With a beautiful westerly lake view of one of the Hayward, Wisconsin Area's most popular lakes, this comfortable vacation home lives up to its name!

A terraced landscaping and wooded setting welcomes you upon arrival. The single story home sits naturally at the top of a gentle hill tucked into a quiet bay overlooking Nelson Lake. The layout of the home with all its modern amenities allow plenty of opportunities to soak up this Northwood's view while staying connected with the outside world (or not). The grassy lakeside yard has a campfire ring with a natural scenic vista of a largely undeveloped shoreline. There is also a deck, screened in porch and private dock from which to take in the picturesque Northwood's lake scene, too.

Inside you'll find a comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation home with an open living room, kitchen and dining area. The sliding patio doors in the living room frame the lake view as well as open onto the lakeside deck. There is a wood burning stove to keep you cozy as well as Satellite TV, DVD player and DSL Internet to keep you connected.

The kitchen with all the essentials has an electric stove, oven, full size refrigerator/freezer, coffeemaker, toaster and microwave. There is a dining room table and kitchen island with stools offering plenty of counter space for meal preparation and enjoyment.

There is a carpeted bedroom off the living room with a log framed full bed. A second bedroom also has a full sized bed while the third bedroom enjoys a beautiful view of the lake with a queen sized bed and full bath. All three of the bedrooms have ceiling fans and there is a sofa sleeper futon in the living room.



Nelson Lake is 2,500 acres in size with a maximum depth of 33 feet, 31 miles of shoreline and 16 islands. Long a favorite of Hayward, Wisconsin fishermen, Nelson Lake has 4 public landings and is a destination for year round water enthusiasts looking to fish, kayak, canoe or pontoon a beautiful Northern Wisconsin lake.


*We have been working with the Department of Health and have new cleaning standards and procedures for all our Beds. On each bed we will provide sheets, pillow and pillow case and blankets. You will need to bring your own towels and any soaps.

Property manager

Mike Best
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Amenities

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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Totagatic Wildlife Area and Kissick Swamp Wildlife Area, while Park Theater and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum are cultural highlights. Tremblays Sweet Shop and Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hayward Lake - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Round Lake - 22 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Bar and Bites - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset on the Bay 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset on the Bay 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset on the Bay 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Sunset on the Bay 3 bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Nelson Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Eytcheson Park and Smith Lake. Little Round Lake and American Birkebeiner Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cabin rental

All the rooms were very nice! the kitchen could use some better cookware. One frying pan needed to be thrown away. So maybe bring your own if you like to cook. There was a thick layer of dust/dirt an inch thick on the ceiling fan in living room, the bedroom too,. So we could not use it, and a few other things that needed attention. Other than that it was just perfect for a winter stay! I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Lovely Stay

The cabin was clean and spacious. The location was great! We took a couple of day trips to the South shore of Lake Superior. Nelson Lake was fun to explore. The cabin is aptly named, we had numerous amazing sunsets. 4 stars on cleanliness as it would have been nice if the deck was swept off since we spent a lot of time out there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston J.

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

Nice place

Place is nice and hidden in the woods. Really enjoyed the stay. The lake is very scenic with lots of wildlife to watch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Finn J., West Salem, WI

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

Beautiful spot. I would recommend bringing own seasoning for cooking. The dryer did not dry clothes. It was a great place to be with family .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

john h.

good not great

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good time on Nelson Lake (Sunset on the Bay)but hopefully a few things will get fixed such as screen door and the dryer didn't heat. In prior review there was comment on screen door and it still wasn't fixed. I wish they would have better silver ware such as knifes. These items didn't hurt our experience but upkeep could be a little better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Donald L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

OK but expected a little better

OK but expected a little better
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Christine G.

Liked: Communication, location

Fun stay but Do not rent a boat from property management

Overall my family has enjoyed this area for a few years. We did decide to rent a boat that would be ready for us to use on the premises to make it more convenient when we arrived Unfortunately the boat was not up-to-date and needed an old-fashioned gas mixture that took up much of our family time to mix and Constantly refilling if the tank . This has truly left a bad taste in our mouth and we probably will not be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sunset on the bay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a lot of fun as we always do, fishing was good
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10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Sparta, WI

Summer Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly enjoyed our stay at Sunset Bay. Our family enjoyed the fishing on Nelson Lake and caught enough fish to have a fish fry on our last night. The cabin was clean and we appreciated the side porch to keep our chairs, floaties, etc. There was plenty of room for trailers and parking, which was great! Kari from the property management was outstanding! The only complaint was that the week went by too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jim H., Pardeeville, WI

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Maintenance issues

Interior very clean with the exception of the bathroom sinks which were very slow to drain. Windows of the house and screens looked like they had not been cleaned in quite some time. I spent a couple of hours vacuuming screens trying to get the accumulated dust off. Couple of screens missing and many of them in need of repair. Gutters over porch area were filled with leaves and needles from evergreens making a mess when it rained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Rick F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basic up north cabin

Overall the cabin was okay. Kitchen had plenty pots/pans etc. Need some attention to the patio door/screen as we couldn’t open it (which would have helped get fresh air). The three bedrooms were good size but the master bedroom mattress was difficult to sleep on. Nice size deck however general condition of deck area needs attention to utilize it. Nice size dock to accommodate our boat (but could not swim off dock) Good parking and space for boat trailer on property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Perfect for the family

There was enough room for 5 adults. Loved the openness of the floor plan. Great view of the lake and the boat was ready for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kevin S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Review

Love the area, love the lake. Could use a few improvements on the property/cabin itself. Overall we as a family had a great time in a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne P., Muskego, WI

Fabulous Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I stayed here for a second time. It’s a great location, just far enough away from Hayward that you feel like you’re away, but close enough that you can still access services with driving too far. The fishing was good, lots of pan fish (blue Gill and crappie) and large mouth bass. This section of Nelson Lake is away from the resorts, so it’s very peaceful. The interior of the house was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, pots and pans. A few cooler nights we used the baseboard heaters and it was nice and cozy for sleeping. There were some small items on the exterior (patio door handle, plastic on screened porch windows, etc.) that should have been taken care of, but nothing major. Overall a great spot for a week Up North.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Eric R., St Paul. USA

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

Winter get-away

My wife & I hosted our 2 adult daughters & hubbies for a fun winter weekend at Sunset on the Bay Cabin to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Despite very cold outside temps (low we experienced was -30F) we bundled up & skied some of the Birkie Trail & snowshoed a bit of the CAMBA trails nearby. Well equipped kitchen, good heating system, just a bit leaky door on woodstove that caused us to use more firewood than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P., Muskego, WI

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

Beautiful Spot on Nelson Lake

My husband, daughter and I spent a week here to escape the crazy world. The cabin is located in a beautiful sheltered bay on Nelson Lake. The view of the lake was gorgeous and the house is appropriately named Sunset on the Bay. Everything inside was clean and well maintained. Lots of space and the master bedroom with an en-suite offered great views of the water. The kitchen was nicely stocked with utensils, pots and pans. We caught plenty of panfish, my daughter landed a nice sized large mouth bass and my husband hooked 2 northern, but they got away. We loved watching the eagles flying overhead. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

peaceful getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: always a fun time, house clean, fishing good,
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin F., SHOREVIEW

Great Family Vacation Place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience. The cabin is larger than the pictures make it look. Would have preferred a better beach-front to swim, but that did not take away from the great property and location. Great crappie fishing just outside the bay the home is located on. Deck is a great place for watching sunsets and cooking. I would/will go back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Great place in a beautiful location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this place and hope to stay here again some time. It's convenient to town. Is located in a very quiet area of the lake. Property is for the most part, very well kept and equipped. Only negative is that the patio screen was off the rails and we weren't able to fix it. Had to put it in place and use the door through the screen room to access the deck. But other than that, the place was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

Great weekend get-away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great family time, boating and making s'mores over the campfire. Cabin is private, beautiful lake and has great access to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great place to get away for a week

The rental was just as described. It was very quiet and out of the way with great access to 20 - 30 lakes. If you are planning on bringing your boat make sure that you pack 150' of extension cord because the electrical outlet at the dock does not work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Hayward Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time fishing, eating, and golfing
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8/10 Good

John G.

Our stay at Sunset on the Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was very clean on our arrival. I was impressed that two of the bedrooms had walk-in closets.The two bathrooms were roomy. Overall we had a good stay on a very nice area of the lake.I would suggest that the owner invest in nicer, sturdier outdoor furniture and chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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6/10 Okay

Joan M.

Tranquil Views Moldy Odors

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lake Nelson is beautiful and peaceful with great fishing. The location and layout of the cabin was perfect for a two family getaway, but the cleanliness was wanting. Super strong mold odors in bedroom and entryway and the sofas were reeking of I don’t know what. It did not dissipate with opening windows. The management staff was friendly and I’d use their services again just not for this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Sunset on the Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was an excellent stay. Property is in a great location and in good condition. The refrigerator doesn’t work all that great and there is one loose board right off the deck heading to the dock that needs attention before someone falls. Otherwise it was a great week.

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