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Winter begins...Snowmobile, Ice fish, cross country ski right from our door

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Birchwood, WI

Lake Chetac1 min walk
Lac Courte Oreilles32 min drive
Devil's Kettle Trailhead38 min drive
Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)90 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is our 4th wintertime stay at this great cabin and enjoyed it as always. We love the view of the lake and the penin...

Maren O.

Mar 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower level Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Main level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main level Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upper Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower level Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!

Available year-round: Stay in this chalet-style home with gorgeous views, level frontage with 575’ of water front on Chetac Lake in beautiful Birchwood, WI. With all the amenities of home, this chalet features: Stone fireplace, three season porch, large deck for relaxing and entertaining. Enjoy our private peninsula with incredible panoramic views and lakeshore galore,plus 2 docks for your use. Enjoy the sunset and roast marshmallows around the outdoor fire pit.

Stay here for the American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race, Cable is just 40 mi away (North on State Hwy 48) The world comes to the Cable & Hayward Areas for the Birkie & Kortelopet cross country ski races.

4-bedroom/3-bath:
First floor - Bathroom w/tub/shower; Bedroom 1: Queen bed; Bedroom 2: Twin over Full with a trundle twin; Pull-out, sofa queen bed; enjoy all amenities included in this brand new kitchen & appliances; spend the evening in front of the stone fireplace.

Loft/Bedroom 3: 2 Queen size beds, plus bathroom w/shower and walk-in closet.

Lower level/walkout: Bedroom 4: Queen size bed; 3rd bathroom; laundry room; Rec-room: Pool table, Foosball table, wet bar, large TV to watch your favorite DVDs.

Lake Chetac is a 2400 acre lake located in Sawyer County. It has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The public boat landing is less than a mile away. Known for superior fishing - includes Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. You can fish right from the shore or ice fish in the winter.

Once the ice is off the lake, in the Spring, we will have 2 docks: 1 on each shore of the peninsula. The public boat landing is less than a mile away by road and you can see it from our shoreline, a few hundred yards away.

Pontoon & boat rental, just across the lake from our home at the Fred Thomas Resort or from Ri-shell’s Echo Bay Resort.

Watersports are #1 on everyone's list. Our lake has room for all water sports: swimming, water-skiing, sailing, pontooning, canoeing, paddleboats, kayaks or wave runners.

Close to recreational trails for ATV/UTV, snowmobiling, biking and hiking. The Tuscobia Trail is the main off road/ATV trail. Running for about 65 miles, it is well marked and easily accessible. In addition, The Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a thousand-mile footpath entirely within Wisconsin is nearby to hike some of the state's most beautiful natural areas. For biking, the Chequamegon National Forest offers endless hours of trails.

Golf is one of our best-kept secrets. The area offers an array of golf courses ranging from Championship to Executive. Tagalong, an 18-hole course patterned after St. Andrews in Scotland is challenging and fun. There are no less than 7 other courses within a short drive. If you enjoy golfing, bring the clubs along.

WINTER: "Bring on the Snow!" is a cheer echoed by all as the last leaf of autumn hits the ground. When the snow flies and our lake freezes over is when the true outdoor adventurer comes alive.

The thrill of snowmobiling can be found on hundreds of miles of local trails that are part of the largest network of snowmobiling trails in the Midwest. County and community clubs ensure a smooth ride by their dedication to grooming, signage and trail maintenance.

Step into your cross country skis and off you go out our backdoor or across the lake. Looking for picturesque cross country trails, then try Nordic Woods, Beaver Brook, Ice Age Trail, or the famed Birkebeiner Trail.

If you think fishing is over once the boats are off the lake, think again. Get your tipups, jig poles and ice shanty ready for some real fishing fun.

Visit historic Stout Island: Stout Island has been captivating visitors for nearly 150 years. By landing on these historic shores, you’re joining a long list of adventure-seekers.

Please check out our other vacation properties as well:
• Big Lake Chetac Chalet (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/4710035ha
• Northwoods Get Away (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/7867251ha
• Fish Haven on Moose Lake (Hayward) www.VRBO.com/9139278ha
• Lake Namakagon Paradise Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/9204403ha
• Lake Namakagon Sunrise Cove (Cable) www.VRBO.com/2081264
• Crystal Clear Sandy Shores on Crystal Lake (Cable) www.VRBO.com/3006496

Property manager

John & Amy Stalter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Enjoy views of beautiful long lake from this comfy livingroom

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke outdoors

You can use the canoe and 2 kayaks at your own risk. Stalter Properties LLC is not responsible for any risk taken or injury to guests.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Christie Mountain and Devil's Kettle Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Chetac and Lac Courte Oreilles. Travelling with kids? Consider Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park, or check out an event or a game at Rice Lake Curling Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

Lake Chetac - 1 min walk
Lac Courte Oreilles - 32 min drive
Devil's Kettle Trailhead - 38 min drive
Round Lake - 56 min drive
Lake Chippewa - 68 min drive

Getting around

Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pauls Pizza Den - ‬18 min drive
‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬17 min drive
‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Chit Chat Bar, Grill, and Resort - ‬19 min drive
‪Bear Tracks Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Birchwood Lake Cabin; Awesome Fishing & Sunsets, plus game room! located?

This family-friendly Birchwood cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Chetac, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Lac Courte Oreilles and Schoolhouse Lake. Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Maggie H.

25 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

3 bedrooms + open loft

This is a 3 bedroom cabin with an open loft (not 4 or 5 bedrooms as the listing states). It is clear the cabin has been used a great deal. The couches are saggy from the use and could probably be replaced (we had trouble getting out of the downstairs couch). And the beds are very uncomfortable/springy so if you have a bad back or hip pain I would not recommend this cabin. It is right on the lake with a steep hill incline to go back and forth from the deck. The road is not paved so bring your truck when it's been raining as your vehicle will get muddy. We were able to rent a pontoon one day so that was fun. And we caught lots of fish right off the dock. And depending on your phone service you won't get voicemail or be able to make calls from the property so plan ahead and make calls when in Birchwood. The kids had a blast for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

24 June 2024

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

Lovely Lakefront Life

I have no issues to report with the house - a lovely 3 level with 3 full bathrooms, two major living areas including a large basement level with a foosball and pool table, a blackstone-style grill on the deck, and lovely outdoor space. Important things to know for future visitors (which is called out in their pamphlet) - the freezer cannot be hooked up to the water line so make sure you bring your own ice. Also while there are some pantry staples they mostly are limited to some salt, black pepper, garlic salt, a half bag of flour, and a thing of vegetable oil. Most food places are 15+ minutes from the house, so just be intentional when planning your trips and you'll be fine! Trash does not get picked up so you will need to pack it out. Otherwise all rules are reasonable and no crazy cleaning requests. House was stocked with plenty of towels, beds and couches were comfortable. Easy to have a good time with people you love in any weather. If there is ever cause to get together in that area again would absolutely stay here a second time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

19 June 2024

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

The perfect getaway

This was our second stay in this lovely home, and it was a fantastic week! The house is well stocked with kitchen items, from a crock pot to coffee maker… we appreciate how well stocked it is. The location on the lake is prime, as you have two docks, and the sunset views are just stunning from the deck. Utilized the kayaks and caught a good amount of Northern right off the point!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete H.

28 May 2024

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

Wonderful Cabin!

This house is the perfect location, excellent amenities, outstanding communication with the owner, couldn't be happier with everything for our family reunion weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

17 May 2024

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

Guys getaway

We had a blast, cabin was great as expected, and the fishing was great! I would recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maren O.

1 Mar 2024

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

Cozy Northwoods cabin

This is our 4th wintertime stay at this great cabin and enjoyed it as always. We love the view of the lake and the peninsula the cabin is on--our kids had a great time playing outdoors.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

28 Jan 2024

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

Family Christmas get away.

Wonderful time by all

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris G.

21 Nov 2023

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

Deer hunt 2023

We enjoyed the property. The cabin was really nice and the basement with the pool table and foosball was a big hit . Wonderful views while sipping coffee in the morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard J., RAMSEY

2 Oct 2023

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

Location

A beautiful house and awesome location. Six adults and 3 little kids. Everything went great with plenty of space. Would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jean G.

30 Sept 2023

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

Family Reunion

This was a lovely place for our family to get together. With brothers and sisters from Alaska, Illinois and Wisconsin, we really appreciated the amenities this property had to offer, and the beautiful setting we had for a gathering place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Luann B.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

family get together

House was great. Don`t let the kids foam ball go under cabinets unless you want to clean up a pile of dirt, grill was dirty. Called about fireplace not working and the grill got a song and dance story

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

18 Sept 2023

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

Place was clean and up to date.

Every thing was clean and up to date. All appliances work and are modern. Home looks fairly new. Having 2 docks was a big plus for us. Having no garbage service didnt seem like a big deal at first but 7 people make alot of trash fast. It was kind of a pain. We were also woken up twice buy gun shots. I live in rural Illinois and am used to hereing shooting out on the farm but these were odd times. First time was around 11pm and the second time was the next morning around 530am. Overall we'd definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

10 Sept 2023

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

Family Getaway

This property is exactly as described. Beautiful home and property fo us to enjoy for a long weekend with our family. Plenty of room, everyone had their own room, the 3 bathrooms were definitely a plus. Plenty of amenities that made you feel like you were home. The view of the lake was breathtaking. If you have older adults staying, the only issue we had would be the walk to the dock as it was hard for our parents; it is a very steep hill and uneven. Also, lots of stairs. It was no issue for everyone else. We would highly recommend this property, thank you for helping make it a memorable get together for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

3 Sept 2023

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

Great cabin stay

Wonderful set up for 10 adults and 2 young kids - we enjoyed all that the cabin had to offer! We rented a pontoon and enjoyed bonfires each night. Detailed information from host was appreciated - we would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin B.

24 Aug 2023

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

Family fun

Great week. Great to see the 5 first cousins having fun together. Fishing was really fun with some really nice size large mouth bass.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

15 Aug 2023

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

Great Stay

My family and I enjoyed this cabin very much! Everything was as pictured, and exceeded expectations. Beds were comfortable, there were plenty of extra throw blankets for cuddling up for a movie on a rainy day. The docks were well maintained and the little table and chairs were perfect for hanging out on the dock. The cabin was well appointed and there was nothing we wished we had but didn’t. One mention is that the grill is actually a flat top. We loved it but would’ve planned a little differently if we had known.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

10 Aug 2023

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

Family Vacation

This is our 2nd year staying here and we really enjoy it! We love having the 2 docks for our families boats. We used the basement for movie nights and the kayaks for some mom time away :). Plenty of yard for yard games and deck space for playing cards. It has worked well for our family so we booked next years vacation already.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L., Prairie du Sac, Wi/USA

30 July 2023

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

Family Time is Best at the Lake!

There is never a dull time when family of all ages spend time together at the lake. We had an awesome time visiting, catching up, fishing, swimming, playing games, watching movies, walking, kayaking and gathering for meals and more….all together! And, we were so fortunate to have such a nice place to make those memories! Tho it’s hard to say goodbye after such a heart warming stay, we all look forward to our 3rd stay next year at the same location! Thank you so much to John and Amy, our hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie C.

29 July 2023

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

Perfect northern WI getaway

We loved this place! It was so quiet & private, surrounded by nature. The lake itself was peaceful too, just the occasional fishing boats cruising by. We especially loved taking the kayaks & canoe out around the nearby islands. It was a very special place to get our family together for our annual family reunion.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

22 July 2023

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property. Just as advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kendra M.

20 July 2023

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

Great cabin for family trip!

The cabin and property were great. The lake was awesome with lots of water to explore- we rented a pontoon and loved our time on the lake and at the sand bars. We wished the area by the docks was better for swimming, but that isn’t always controllable. There is no beach or good shallow water for littles on the property, which was the only downside for our group. The two docks, kayaks, game room, fire pit, local pontoon rental, and ample yard space kept us all busy and entertained! Many reviews complained about the garage situation- though it is a bit of a hassle, it is doable. We would highly recommend this cabin for other groups/ families!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

12 July 2023

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

Beautilful Sunset

Enjoyed our stay. Every year we try to go somewhere different and had a hard decision to make not to come back we enjoyed it so much. We had a very strong storm come and with the games downstairs had plenty to keep us busy. Note to the next renters the bathroom shower cold and hot water supply lines are backwards. You don’t need to take a cold shower, but was 2 days later when we figured it out. Bathroom drain upstairs drained very slow. Was not a big deal we were on vacation and had plenty of time. I would recommend this for anyone with a boat the ability to dock on either point of the shore was huge for the storm that came through. Thank You for letting us stay at your home and enjoy the Beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Mazomanie

16 June 2023

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

Good Times

We had a great time staying in your beautiful Home! The grandkids learned a lot about fishing and wildlife. While us adults settled down for story telling around the fire pit. We also played several games of pool which has been years since I have done that. All in all, it was a wonderful time. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

10 June 2023

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

Home away from home!

Perfect for our little fishing trip. Caught most of our fish right in the bay didn’t have to travel much by boat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

1 June 2023

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

Great Lake. Great Place

Our stay here was great. Having two boat docks worked well for us as our party had two boats.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Amy Stalter

John & Amy live in Wisconsin and love the Northwoods and beautiful lakes! Amy grew up in Wisconsin, John is from Iowa and both love the outdoors and this location. Everything we love is here: Fishing, Gorgeous ATV & Snowmobile trails, fishing, hiking, photography...everything outdoors. Our mission is to bring friends & families together to make amazing memories. I guess that is why we decided to share this vacation experience with others.

Please check out our other Northwoods Vacation Get-Aways:
• Big Lake Chetac Chalet (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/4710035ha
• Northwoods Get Away (Birchwood) www.VRBO.com/7867251ha
• Fish Haven on Moose Lake (Hayward) www.VRBO.com/9139278ha
• Lake Namakagon Paradise Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/9204403ha
• Crystal Lake Crystal Clear Sandy Shores (Cable) www.VRBO.com/3006496
• Lake Namakagon Sunrise Cove (Cable) www.VRBO.com/2081264

Why they chose this property

The draw to this property is the availability of all the activities and trails available for ATVs, snowmobiles, hiking and biking, plus the chance to just relax by the lake and watch the beautiful sunsets.

This property offers year-round fun for every season.

What makes this property unique

Panoramic views from each corner of the deck on this private peninsula location. This is one of the best spots on Lake Chetac, with awesome fishing, plus gorgeous sunsets!

We really hope you love this place as much as we do!