You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A True Northwood's Cabin Experience!
Our cabin is nestled on the east side of Big Lake Chetac offering beautiful views of the lake and fantastic sunsets. Big Lake Chetac is known for its fishing and water recreation. Enjoy coffee in the morning in the screen porch and a bonfire at night in the firepit next to the lake. The cabin has two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, living room with pull-out couch and gas-burning fireplace, family room with wood-burning stove, a/c, furnace, and a fully-equipped kitchen. We have DirecTV, a DVD player with a good collection of movies, as well as books and games for your entertainment at those times when you can drag yourself away from the water. We now have wifi!! You will find a charcoal and gas grill outside. We have a dock for your boat or for great fishing. We are located 25 miles north of Rice Lake and 20 minutes south of the famous tourist destination of Hayward, WI. There are ATV trails just down the road and two nearby boat landings. This is a cozy cabin for a family or couple getaway. We also have a pontoon with a 40 hp engine for rent. Inquire if interested in renting the pontoon.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Lake Chetac. The cabin offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace and patio
Steps from Lake Chetac and 6 minutes by car from Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area
A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Birchwood cabin is smoke free.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the cabin: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: non smoking only
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Knowledge and respect for boating regulations and shoreline protection.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Need to be leashed when outdoors
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
True Northwood's Cabin Experience Birchwood
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A True Northwood's Cabin Experience! Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views! Perfect place for a relaxing week.
Kelly W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn C.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying here and was as quiet and relaxing as the last time! Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!
Dawn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mollie B.
12 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on the Lake
This is a cutely decorated cabin on the lake. We had a wonderful, relaxing week! Spent a lot of time on the pontoon fishing. Enjoyed time on the screened in porch overlooking the lake. Loved watching the eagles!
Mollie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corey H.
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A location for a great getaway
Cabin was perfect for our father-son fishing trip. All the necessary amenities were provided. Rent the pontoon, it’s worth it.
Corey H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Very relaxing and peaceful. A great week to unplug and recharge. The fishing was incredible.Enjoyed our time on the water.
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Curtis S.
24 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our second year in a row and love it ! Would dream of having a place like it. Wonderful relaxing.
Looking for a getaway with my lovely wife and a short stay with family. Games and fishing and sleeping in !
Curtis S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah N.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat the lake views!
Lovely setting, comfortable cabin, great communication from hosts! Loved the screened in porch and sunsets were phenomenal. We have stayed at many rental properties over the years, and this was one of the only ones I didn’t feel like we needed to clean the kitchen/dishes and disinfect surfaces before settling in. Our two small dogs loved the place and watching the chipmunks. We rented the pontoon and enjoyed cruising, fishing, and channeling to Birch Lake. Didn’t have much luck fishing. Everything was as described on the listing so we knew it wasn’t going to be fancy. I was glad we read reviews to prepare us for the small shower. Yet, the main cabin and porch was charming and more spacious than expected. We fell in love with the lake and Birchwood. Hope to make it back!
Sarah N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chantel M., BRODHEAD, WI
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful little cabin!
Despite the fact that i ended up on crutches 2 days before our trip, it was a wonderful stay and we enjoyed every minute of it. The pontoon was awesome and we spent a great deal of time on the water. The cabin was clean and cozy. Would definitely return!
Chantel M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terri B.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing and stress free.
Caught more fish than we could possibly keep. We ended up catching and releasing most.
We would highly recommend this cabin if you want a peaceful and relaxing getaway.
Can’t forget the wildlife. Bald eagles above and deer everywhere.
Terri B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
craig t.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Nice location on the lake .was cold and rainy most of the week, so gas fireplace was great
We rented the pontoon, but because of the weather didn't use it much. Fishing was tuff but we had good luck off the dock. We caught bluegill , bass ,perch, crappie and northern pike from the dock
craig t.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Curtis S.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin getaway
My wife and I loved our stay along with our dog. It was a peaceful relaxing cabin on a terrific lake. Lots of fish caught and everything available with the stay.
We very much appreciated our time and would love to be back !
Curtis S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn C.
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, well set up cabin
Very clean and has everything you need! Loved the screen porch so much we are going to add one to our home. The whole place has a nice open feel. Nice grill and appliances. Was a quiet week on the lake which was exactly what we wanted. Fishing was enough to keep you interested but could have been better.,. Beds were comfortable. Awesome place would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your cabin Ryan and Mary!
Dawn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Ken S., Streator, IL USA
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway with a great view of lake
Definite rustic cabin, with great view of lake from deck, kitchen nice to work in with use of grill is handy. Used the pontoon that was available but fishing was not very good while there. Downfall for us was the availability of any wi-fi or phone use which we needed, and the size of bathroom/shower is very small. We rode our ATV a lot on the local trails which was great fun.
Ken S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sissy H.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We truly enjoyed our week on Lake Chetak. The location was very quiet and very peaceful and the Eagles were absolutely gorgeous. When we were not touring the lake on the Pontoon, we spent most of our time relaxing on the very peaceful screened porch or enjoying a nice bonfire. My only wish is that the cabin had Wifi. That said, we plan on returning.
Sissy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
robert a., North Mankato, Minnesota
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly cabin
Great location, comfortable, pontoon makes being at lake perfect.
robert a.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M., Congerville Illinois
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view of lake. Super clean. Wonderful screened in porch. Will stay here again
Wonderful
Kimberly M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rick M.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the campfire!
Nice peaceful setting
Good access to lake
The fish cleaning station was a plus.
Cozy bedroom.
Kitchen and eating area very workable.
Loved Lake Chetac.
Thanks for the pleasant stay.
Rick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Krista S.
13 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This cabin was just what we wanted as a family! This property checked all of our boxes. It was great that we could rent a boat and have our four legged family member join us. We had perfect weather with beautiful sunsets. We had great fishing off the dock. The screened in porch was so nice to enjoy all day long. Our dog Lily lived her best life that week at the cabin.
Krista S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in peaceful surroundings
We had a wonderful and relaxing week. Loved the screened porch patio and enjoyed breakfast and dinner overlooking the lake.
Loved the eagles.
The only downside is the size of the shower, so tiny.
Loved the pontoon, worth every penny.
Thanks Mary & Ryan
Amanda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
jordan f.
20 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin on the lake.
Enjoyed our stay. Pontoon was a must without much else to do other than relax.
jordan f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrea M.
4 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal
We loved our time at this perfect little cabin and will definitely be back
Andrea M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dawn E., JANESVILLE
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
We spent a week with the in-laws. Our days were filled with breakfast on the screen porch, fishing from the pier, pontooning and evening fires. The bathroom was a little small, the lighting a little dark, but we enjoyed every minute of it.
Dawn E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Richard D., ROCHESTER
10 Aug 2021
Cabin with a great screened porch
If you are planning to just look out at the lake and enjoy nature then this cabin will work well. We saw deer every day. Eagles landed in the trees out front every day. The sunset from the porch is incredible. If you are planning a fishing trip, then this cabin will probably work just fine.
If you want to enjoy the sunshine and the water then you may be disappointed. For the most part, the only sunshine is on the side of the hill, a small portion of the deck or the very end the dock. The lake in front of this cabin is green and weedy. To swim, or for any water sports, you need to go to the center of the lake.
Also, carefully consider that you are paying for a cabin with no cell phone coverage and no Internet. Not sure why the cabin does not have Internet since some of the neighboring cabins do.
Richard D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lois W.
5 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Easy
Lois W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
17 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cozy!
I wanted a place to stay over New Years and my requirements were a cabin on a lake and a fireplace, this cabin had both plus a wood burning stove. Snow was expected so I asked if I could check in early and the owners mot only allowed that, they had the fireplace and stove going so when I walked in, I was greeted with a toasty and cozy cabin. The cabin is about 15 minutes outside of Birchwood and it is a beautiful drive. I would love to come back in summer and use the screened in porch and deck.