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Entrance onto deck from west parking pad

Plenty of seating on deck with hot tub overlooking lake - very private!

Entry area - plenty of space for your coats & shoes

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Gym

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Winter, WI

Lake Chippewa29 min drive
Round Lake36 min drive
Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)53 min drive
Lake Namakagon66 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, nice spaces to mingle and chat! Lovely location summer or winter! Nice large modern kitchen. Communication ...

Kris B.

Feb 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Loft Master Suite

1 King Bed

Lower Level Family Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main floor Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Main floor Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

It's summertime on Hunter Lake! Step out of winter...in Winter, WI!

Our gorgeous lodge nestled in the pines boasts an open floorplan with a beautiful 2-story wall of windows looking out onto a large deck with stunning views of Hunter Lake. This home has 3 bathrooms along with 4 bedrooms to accommodate 11 guests in beds, with additional sleeping for 2 available on large comfy Cordaroy brand beanbag beds in the lower level gathering room. Our large kitchen includes beautiful granite countertops, a breakfast bar with seating for 4 and is fully stocked for your use. The dining area provides seating for 10 and the adjacent screen porch has seating for 8 guests. Plenty of room for your large group! Additionally, there is a 2nd screen porch providing a quiet space of tranquility.
Since you're probably coming to enjoy the great outdoors, here are a few other amenities offered:
A large furnished deck with hot tub, fire pit overlooking the lake, kayaks (4 adult & 1 child) w/paddles & lifejackets and a sledding hill for the winter months. Speaking of winter, bring your snowmobiles to enjoy miles of Sawyer County trails. Garage and heated shop available for your sleds & gear. Our driveway has a large parking pad for your trailer. ATV trails are also nearby and plentiful! A golf course is across the lake, just a 5-minute drive, and the 3-million acre Chequamegon-Nicolet Nat'l Forest offers hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, foraging or hunting. We doubt you'll ever feel like leaving, but just in case, the adorable town of Hayward lies just to our west and is a great place to shop, eat and enjoy the local artisan community. The lumberjack show is a must see and we highly recommend a stop at 3 Fly Sisters Taps & Wine on Main Street!
We think you'll find our lodge to be a perfect spot to gather with family and friends! We are eager to welcome you to Hunter Lake...again & again!

Property manager

Laura Heikes

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Winter

Located in Winter, this lodge is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chequamegon National Forest and Lake Chippewa. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.

Winter, WI

What's nearby

Chequamegon National Forest - 1 min walk
Lake Chippewa - 29 min drive
Round Lake - 36 min drive
Lost Land Lake - 44 min drive
Lake Namakagon - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Julie's Trailside Tavern & Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪Evergreen Inn - ‬19 min drive
‪Trap - ‬17 min drive
‪Dix's Chalet - ‬21 min drive
‪Johansen's Corner - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is It's summertime on Hunter Lake! Step out of winter...in Winter, WI! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at It's summertime on Hunter Lake! Step out of winter...in Winter, WI!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It's summertime on Hunter Lake! Step out of winter...in Winter, WI!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is It's summertime on Hunter Lake! Step out of winter...in Winter, WI! located?

This family-friendly Winter lodge is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chequamegon National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Chippewa and Ojibwa State Park. Callahan Lake and Round Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

26 Feb 2024

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

Lovely ambiance

Comfortable, nice spaces to mingle and chat! Lovely location summer or winter! Nice large modern kitchen. Communication was smooth!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V., DeWitt

6 Sept 2023

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

Great house on quiet lake!

Wonderful house that easily fit 4 couples! Enjoyed sitting on the large deck and enjoying the peaceful surroundings!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

10 Aug 2023

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

Love

Loved the stay! Overall great experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V., Lakeville, Mn. USA

23 July 2023

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

Relaxing

My family had a wonderful time, fishing, watching the wildlife and just relaxing on the beautiful deck. The grandkids loved seeing the turtles by the dock each day. The home was beautiful nestled in the woods. Communication was great! We would recommend this place. Thank you for letting us stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine m., Rochester Mn

9 July 2023

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

Relaxing getaway

We had great family time! Especially enjoyed using the kayaks to explore the lake and 2 rivers. The kitchen, huge dining table and great room was perfect for puzzles, lots of cards, craft activities and great food. Enjoyed the screened porch dining area as well as the nice deck.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

25 June 2023

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

Summer family vacation

Our stay at NeverSummer was relaxing and a time for our family to reconnect. My four kids, spouses and five grandchildren ages 4- 18 enjoyed the private lakeside retreat in the woods. The accommodations were clean and Laura was great to work with. This was our second time at NeverSummer. We love it there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

15 Feb 2023

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

Snowmobile weekend

My family stayed for a snowmobile weekend. The house was great for the 6 of us and our dog. The only negative was the driveway with all the snow they have. Was not able to turn around with our 23 foot enclosed trailer. Had to back on and out.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A., Minneapolis, MN

7 Nov 2022

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a multifamily getaway for a long weekend, just what we needed! Kids were aged 9-13, and they had a great time. It was laid out nicely with one family sleeping in the multi-bed room in the walk out basement, and the other family taking the rooms on the main level and loft. The kitchen was fully ready to handle what we wanted to do. Foosball tournaments, great indoor fireplace, outdoor bonfire. Views of the lake from the deck were great for morning coffee! Excursions included visiting the candy stores & shopping in Hayward, with some good pizza at Coop's. Grocery store in Hayward (Marketplace foods) is what we also used, a nice store. We also spend a morning hiking at hiking at Copper Falls State Park, which was a good hike for us. Lunch on the way pack was at Chippewa in Clam Lake, we didn't want to wait for the pizza (Chicago style takes some time to cook), but the sandwiches were tasty! Our families loved our visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L.

12 Sept 2022

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

Great property and water sports!

This property has such great features, such as the two screened in porches, great kitchen and dining room, and plenty of sleeping options. The selection of 5 kayaks was awesome! A heads up that the paths down the lake are steep and can be slippery when wet. Otherwise this property is a repeat for sure

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin V.

8 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful Getaway

This is a great cabin to hold our annual family get together for Labor Day. The kids had fun paddling around in the kayaks and fishing off of the dock. The large decks and screened porches were wonderful spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery. The host, Stacy, was very responsive and made sure we enjoyed our time. Many wonderful memories were made!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

19 Aug 2022

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

Well Furnished w/ Many Amenities

Owners were extremely proactive in making sure we were well informed throughout our stay. Well furnished home that had plenty of areas for people to find their own space. The napping porch during a day full of rain showers was pure bliss.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbi H.

15 Aug 2022

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peaceful getaway, enchanted garden

Stacy and Mike's home was super comfortable, and had a vibe of hospitality and warmth. It felt like a lot of intention has gone into making this a beautiful place to chill and have fun. We enjoyed sunrise coffee on the expansive deck, kayaking on the river/lake walking the dog under the canopy of pines along the quiet road, grilling on the propane-lit charcoal grill, cooking in the well-equipped kitchen, and swimming at Bluegill lake just a short drive up the road. (Thanks for the tip!) On a couple rainy days, we enjoyed the great game and book selection.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

7 Aug 2022

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

Lovely family getaway!

Beautiful home on a quiet lake. Wonderful attention to detail. We enjoyed every minute!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

3 Aug 2022

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

Never Summer Lodge vacation

Was a lovely home close to our favorite places. Quiet lake. Lots of room. Happy family

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn J.

28 July 2022

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Lovely, clean cabin for making family memories!

We had a group of 6 adults and 3 kids and all loved it! It was such a peaceful and relaxing location! Loved being able to sit on the deck with coffee, go out in the kayaks, feed the turtles, eat in the beautiful screened porch, and relax in the hammock, on the deck, or in the many sitting areas inside the house. Loved all the extra touches that made it feel like a home! And Stacy was so quick to answer any questions we had before and during our stay! Definitely would recommend!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

asitha s.

25 July 2022

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

Peaceful, Relaxing and filled with comforts

What an extraordinary place for a quiet family gathering. Lots of wonderful touches and amenities to make it a memorable experience. Enjoyed the clam and peaceful lake and gathering around the fire. Stacy is a wonderful host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

21 July 2022

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

Amazing time!!

My family and I couldn’t be happier with our stay at the lodge. The house was amazing and the view and access to the lake couldn’t have been better. We enjoyed much time at the fire pit a loved the use of the kayaks. Finally, perhaps most appreciated, our hosts were always courteous and quick to answer any questions we had about the area. The binder of information they have prepared for their guests’ reference is beyond words. Overall, we rated this our favorite family vacation to date. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Astrid A.

19 July 2022

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

House was wonderful for the most part!

Reception was an issue, but that’s to be expected. If you rely heavily on Wi-Fi like we do, you need to bring an portable Wi-Fi hotspot. A couple of minor things here and there, but overall we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

15 July 2022

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

10/10 experience

The owner was very helpful and kind during our stay! She informed me what to expect with the house and activities to do near by. We got a free coupon book that we used during our stay and got surprised with cinnamon rolls our second to last day! (Which was perfect because we didn’t plan a breakfast for the day we left). Every time I asked a question she answered it as soon and she could. I will definitely stay here again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

6 July 2022

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Terrific family memories were made at this lake house property

The description of the property is accurate and the house is in excellent condition. When I contacted the owner, Stacy, about the shortage of dishwasher pods, a new supply was delivered right away. Stacy was super helpful and always responded to my texts right away. Our family of 9 had plenty of room to spread out, and we especially enjoying the screened in dining area. We also really enjoyed the kayaks and we all paddled daily. We would absolutely come back to this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

25 June 2022

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BEAUTIFUL--home, furnishings view, deck firepit, kayaks--MEMORY MAKER!

All nine of us couldn't have been more pleased! It had been advertised as being in Hayward, it wasn't but Winter was only a 25 minute drive away. The lake by the house wasn't for swimming but a fine lake (Bluegill) was only 5 miles away, we had lots of fun there. We've been on a number of family vacations, this home was by far the most relaxing, fun and lovely accommodations we've ever had! The screened in sitting porch was a favorite--surrounded by plants, two humming bird feeders plus a beautiful view of trees and sky!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

22 June 2022

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

Fabulous place and host!

Had a wonderful time at this great place on Hunter Lake. We were close to mountain biking, the lake and Hayward. The house was perfect for my family, my brother's family and my parents. Stacy (host) was super easy to work with and made our stay that much better with all her ideas and hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

31 Oct 2021

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GREAT

The property was great; clean, wonderfully decorated, beautiful setting and a convenient location.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., Wayzata

14 Oct 2021

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Never Summer Lodge Should be Renamed Every Summer Lodge

Our stay at Never Summer Lodge was the best house rental experience I have every had. The hosts communicated at all the important times and were very accommodating for a couple of our requests. The property has all you need for an escape in the wilderness. Cooking meals was like being at home but with a much better view. The kayaks were convenient and easy to get in and out of the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

6 Sept 2021

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

Tranquil Setting Within a Forested Area and Beautiful Lake Views

A very tranquil setting for the property. A smaller lake that is part of the Chippewa River system. Kayaks were provided with the property to explore the lake area, and fishing off of the dock was offered or use the dock for a boat. Given the drought situation this summer, the lake was a little bit low, but the kayaks were useful for exploring the lake. The home was located in a wooded area on the lake and it was a very quiet, peaceful area. The home accommodated our group of 8 without a problem. A cozy firepit area is provided for Smore's or just to relax, and a deck with two screen porches provided expansive views of the lake. The host was excellent with her communication with me, which I appreciated, and is an important requirement when I recent a property .

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021