Multi-generational Lakeside Cabin on 2,700 Acre Nelson Lake in Hayward

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Welcome to Willie’s on Nelson - enjoy the lake toys and sand area

NEW 56' dock with swim ladder - can tie up to two boats

Gradual slope makes for an easy walk to the lake without stairs

Overview
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Hayward, WI

Nelson Lake

1 min walk

Hayward Area Memorial Hospital

8 min drive

Hayward Golf Club

11 min drive

Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)

13 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Welcome to Willie's on Nelson, a 4 bedroom/3 bath lakeside cabin on picturesque Nelson Lake. Willie's is located directly on hundreds of miles of snowmobile & ATV trails, & only 10 mins. to downtown Hayward which puts you right in the action. Bring your own boat or rent from one of several boat rentals right on the lake. There is plenty of parking for vehicles/trailers.

Nelson Lake is 2,700 acres with over 33 miles of shoreline to explore. It is home to several bar/restaurants and plenty of wildlife. The cabin is fully equipped including games, movies and child equipment so all you have to do is just show up & relax.

INTERIOR AMENITIES
4 bedrooms and 3 full baths | 2,300 sq. ft. cabin with upper-level living room & large lower-level walk-out rec room | Full kitchen w/ dishwasher + kitchen utensils | Large upper-level washer & dryer | Wood-burning fireplace | Central air conditioning & forced air heating | Free Wi-Fi | Table tennis + full library of movies & games

EXTERIOR AMENITIES
120 ft. of rocky/sandy shoreline | 56' private dock (May - mid-Oct./can tie up boat) | Lakeside fire pit with grill and picnic table for lakeside meals | Small sandy beach area on shore + sand toys | 18' Aqua Lilypad water float | Gas grill | Expansive deck with lounge and dining areas

WILLIE'S FLEET
2 adult kayaks | 2 youth kayaks | 1 canoe | 1 paddleboat

AREA ATTRACTIONS - ALL 15 MINS. OR LESS!
-Nelson Lake with 6 bars/restaurants, sand bars, public beach, boat rental and more!
-ATV/UTV trials
-Main Street shopping
-Supper Clubs
-Fred Scheer Lumberjack Shows
-Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
-Wilderness Walk
-Hiking and mountain biking trails
-Birkebeiner Trail
-Wineries and breweries
-Hayward Golf Club
-Antique stores

WINTER RENTALS
Willie's is located directly on hundreds of miles of snowmobile (#19) and ATV (#4) trails. There is plenty of parking for vehicles and trailers (travel trailers prohibited). We provide snowshoes and sleds for winter fun! There is also an indoor utility room that can be used to wax skis. Wood is provided to enjoy the cozy warmth and crackle of the woodburning fireplace in the upper level living room. Early check-ins and late check-outs can most often be accommodated Nov. - April.

***PLEASE NOTE****
-Absolutely no fish boils
-Fish guts cannot be disposed of anywhere on the property, including sink or trash
-Limit of 8 guests unless pre-approved - this is NOT the property to sneak in unaccounted for guests
-Limit of 2 boats on dock
-Summer Rentals: We spray for mosquitos and pest control may arrive during your stay. The lawn has to be avoided for approximately an hour after it's sprayed

Property manager

Andrea

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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View from the lake (4 kayaks available for use during your stay)

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no fish boils and renters must dispose any fish guts on their own, offsite.

NO SMOKING INDOORS OR PETS. Evidence of either will result in a fine. We have guests with pet allergies and need to respect their health concerns.

NO EXTRA GUESTS, campers, overnight trailer, tents, etc.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this cabin is on the waterfront. Nelson Lake and Shues Pond Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tremblays Sweet Shop and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park, or check out an event or a game at Lumberjack Bowl.

Hayward, WI

What's nearby

Nelson Lake - 1 min walk
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital - 8 min drive
Hayward Lake - 10 min drive
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 12 min drive
American Birkebeiner Trail - 23 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Louie’s Bar and Bites - ‬10 min drive
‪El Tequila Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Coop's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Multi-generational Lakeside Cabin on 2,700 Acre Nelson Lake in Hayward pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Multi-generational Lakeside Cabin on 2,700 Acre Nelson Lake in Hayward ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi-generational Lakeside Cabin on 2,700 Acre Nelson Lake in Hayward ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Multi-generational Lakeside Cabin on 2,700 Acre Nelson Lake in Hayward located?

This family-friendly Hayward cabin is located on the waterfront, steps from Nelson Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tremblays Sweet Shop and Shues Pond Park. Hayward Lake and Hayward Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

22 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful Property

Everything about our stay exceeded expectations. House is lovely and close to the water with stunning views of the lake. The lake and surrounding area was so quiet all you could hear was the wind and the birds…including loons. Owners were helpful and easy to reach. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

31 July 2024

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

Making Memories

From the moment we came across Andrea's home on VRBO, we knew this was the right place for our family vacation. Andrea's property is a dream come true for families looking to visit the north woods. There was literally not one thing that we wished we had while we were there; from baby monitors, cribs, board games, video games, ping-pong and foosball, this place has everything. What makes it even better, is that Andrea is wonderful to work with. Everything about this property is top notch. We highly recommend Willie's on Nelson for a great family vacation. You will be pleased!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

1 July 2024

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

Great week!

The property is great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

6 Mar 2024

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

Awesome Place

Willies on Nelson Lake is the best. Clean, cozy, well stocked, comfortable beds, beautiful location, gorgeous sunrises. Close to town. We were there to side x side. Close to trails. Our host Andrea was the best. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommend. One of the guests had their truck breakdown. She provided local service information and let us stay an extra night.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

28 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

What a beautiful and spacious cabin in an idyllic spot! It was perfectly set up for our two families, and we appreciated that it was well stocked with kid-friendly dishes and equipment. Looking forward to staying here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., La Crescent, MN

22 Jan 2024

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

Cozy Winter Getaway on the Lake

This cabin was perfect for our Winter get away! The wood fireplace kept us cozy, the kitchen is well appointed and great to cook in, bedrooms are spacious as well. The deck and full windows overlooking the lake is beautiful and let in lots of winter sunshine. Perfect setting on the lake and close to the trails for XC Skiing and snowshoeing. Fun to watch the snowmobiles go out on the lake. Great for couples, or a group of friends, lots of space to hang out together. Very well taken care of and super clean. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Sept 2023

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

Up North must

Amazing home and views! What a great place to stay and its location was even better-close to anything you could ever want to do! The suggested places to stop and eat were spot on. Definitely will stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda P.

21 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful cabin

This property was so beautiful. We loved our stay here. The property was very clean and we appreciated how well stocked everything was. We would highly recommend this property!! LOVED IT!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loriann L.

12 Sept 2023

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

Amazing week

The home is beautiful, with an amazing view of the water. The owners have thought of everything. Home is well stocked, just need to bring your clothes and plan to relax.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

22 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic

Great place for a family vacation. All your needs were provided in their lovely cabin as well as the outdoor things to have fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

19 Aug 2023

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

Creating family memories

This property has thought about everything one needs for the lake place. From kids toys to canoe and kayaks, there is plenty of fun to be had. It even had a safety gate on the deck that could be pulled across the opening to the stairs for our toddler to safely hang out on the deck with the adults. The lakefront, dock and fire pit area are awesome as we had many fires and s’mores. Creating family memories are precious and priceless and this was the place for that. Will definitely return!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

9 Aug 2023

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

Willies on Nelson Lake

Best place we have ever stayed in our 15 years of Hayward vacations. The home was spotless and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need. The view from the house is breathtaking. Perfect layout for our family to be together. The exterior was well maintained. Easy access to the lake. Beautiful yard. The new dock with a swim ladder is a big plus. The outdoor furniture was clean and comfortable. The lake was quiet, just a few fishing boats. We saw deer, loons, and even a pair of otters. Great location for swimming, kayaking or just floating off the dock. Simply THE best. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

30 July 2023

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyed our stay on Nelson Lake. House was very clean, had all the necessary amenities for our weeks stay. Our granddaughter loved the sand box next to the lake the adults enjoyed the ping pong table, kayaks, bean bag game, and fire pit right on the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

18 July 2023

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

Wonderful Willies's on Nelson

Our family had a wonderful stay at Willies! The lake home is beautiful; it had everything we needed and more! House is clean and supplies are extremely well stocked - absolutely nothing was lacking. The kid's toys, life jackets and lake toys were great to have for the children in our family. The property is well thought out for maximum comfort and enjoyment. This visit was our second time staying at Willies and it will not be our last! Andrea, what can I say but THANK YOU for your communication, thoughtfulness and allowing us to stay in your fabulous home. Andrea is exceptional to work with - we appreciate all you did to make our stay memorable. Thank you. Jill Gmeinder

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

7 July 2023

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

Fantastic Place

It was absolutely wonderful and the amenities offered was great. Will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn N.

1 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

It was impossible to be bored at this house. We had family members ranging from age 1 - 50. We were looking for a house where we could swim right off the dock. This house was perfect for that! Along with being able to swim, we used the hammock, lily pad, kayaks, paddle boat, and canoe. We were able to catch many fish right off the dock! Inside there was a ping pong table, cards, and a room full of board games, kids’ toys, and yard games. The host was easy to work with and we were even left a gift basket. The house was clean inside and out. We couldn’t have imagined a better location for our family vacation this year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

26 June 2023

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Year #2 at Willies

Great home for family vacations! Host is easily available for contact - but none needed due to everything being just as listed! Beautiful lakefront and large fishing lake- great swimming for the kids! Thank you again for sharing your home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

20 June 2023

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

R-10 Families

We loved everything about this property! From the moment we arrived we felt at home. The house was stocked with everything we could want. We spent a lot of time on the deck and the kids loved the ping pong table! We had a wonderful time and plan to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

10 June 2023

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

It’s a wow property

Property owners have an amazing attention to the smallest of details. I can’t think of anything they need to improve!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

3 Mar 2023

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

Can't beat it!

Already planning our 3rd trip back next year. Yup, that's how great this place is!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

21 Feb 2023

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

Excellent

This property worked great for our snowmobile trip…

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

14 Feb 2023

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

Annual Ladies Snowmobile Trip

This is the second year in a row staying at this property and it did not disappoint! Our host Andrea continues to impress us with responsiveness, attention to detail and ensuring we have a great stay. The property has everything you need to stay in, but it’s also located on the snowmobile trail so great for us to ride directly out of the property. We had 8 ladies and had plenty of space. Thanks for another great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

8 Jan 2023

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

Winter getaway

Loved the atmosphere, decorations, ease of kitchen, basement, and cleanliness. Will come back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

21 Dec 2022

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

Excellent customer service

A bad winter storm caused widespread power outage in the area. Andrea kept me informed about the situation. After she realized it was not coming back on in time for our stay, she offered me several options. I decided to cancel this trip and was fully refunded. We have stayed here before and will return again. Not only is it a stellar property, but their customer service is second to none.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

24 Oct 2022

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

Everything was great.

House and location were great. All as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrea

Hi, we are Rick and Andrea. Thanks for stopping by! We are native to the Twin Cities, however try to escape the city and head to the northwoods as much as possible. We started this operation because we were drawn to the idea of creating a place for family and friends to make memories. Hearing our guests' feedback about the laughter and joy their Willie's vacation brought them warms our hearts and will never get old. We care so much about making your stay as comfortable and accommodating as possible, so you can take it from there and enjoy a memorable vacation. We hope you'll be our guest - cheers!

Why they chose this property

We describe ourselves as people who love "the scene" but who also like to get in and out of "the scene" very quickly. This property is perfect for that. We are located in a quiet bay across from a mostly uninhabited Big Island which provides the serene sense of peace you're looking for in the Northwoods. When more activity is desired, a 10 minute drive to town for dinner, shopping and fun is a perfect way to spend the day.