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Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River!

Hayward vacation home with kitchen

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a dining table, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden accents, a kitchen in the background, and a map on the wall.
A staircase with wooden handrails and a glass door leading outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101348 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Pacwawong Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cable Natural History Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hayward

In Hayward .At this Hayward vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Pacwawong Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of American Birkebeiner Trail. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Nelson Lake and Cable Town Park.

What's nearby

  • Pacwawong Lake - 2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Nelson Lake - 9 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Cable Natural History Museum - 9 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Hayward Lake - 12 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Hayward Information Center - 12 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Lakes Tap - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sawmill Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tall Pines Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Revelle's Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blackiron Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River!

You'll get more than your typical Sunday service when you book this renovated church vacation rental! The 1940s pews have been replaced with a fully updated interior complete with 2 bedrooms + loft, 1.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a cozy living space brimming with the comforts of home. Outdoor lovers will fall in love with all there is to do in the Hayward and Cable area including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, and fishing at Silverthorn Lake Park just a few blocks away.

-- THE PROPERTY --

All-Seasons Retreat | Kayak, Bike, Canoe, Fish, Ski | Original Church Touches | ~10 Mi to Town

Discover the best of northern Wisconsin when you book this unique retreat for your next small-town getaway — offering easy access to all things that outdoor lovers will love!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Full Mattress, 2 Twin Mattresses

OUTDOOR LIVING: Indoor basement bike storage/shop area, wooded views, deck, charcoal grill, ski wax bench, fire pit (wood not provided), open yard, cemetery on-site, Namekagon River access (steps away), snowmobile & ATV trail access
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, original wood flooring, ceiling fans, board games, books
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, bar seating, microwave, drip coffee maker, toaster, tea kettle, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
FAQ: Step-free entry, wheelchair ramp, 1st-floor bedroom & bathroom, pet fee (paid pre-trip, max 2)
PARKING: Driveway (8 vehicles), RV/snowmobile/ATV trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

HAYWARD: Tremblay's Sweet Shop (9.9 miles), Out of the Woods Winery (10.0 miles), Main Street Hayward (10.1 miles), Angry Minnow Brewery (10.2 miles), Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame (10.4 miles), shops, restaurants, bars, local events
CABLE: Sawmill Saloon (0.1 miles), Mooselips Java Joint (0.2 miles), The Portage (7.3 miles), The Rivers Eatery @ The Ideal Market (7.4 miles), Velō Cafe (7.5 miles), Brick House Cafe & Catering (7.5 miles), Cable Natural History Museum (7.5 miles)
OUTDOORS: Namekagon River (on-site), Silverthorn Lake Park - swimming beach & pickle ball courts (1.1 miles), Seely Ski Trailhead - dog friendly (1.3 miles), Birkie Ridge Trailhead (2.6 miles), Highway OO Trailhead (3.4 miles), Gravel Pit Trailhead (7.2 miles), Hayward City Beach (10.7 miles), Big Fish Golf Club (10.8 miles), Birkie Trail (11.3 miles), Kissick Alkaline Bog Lake (12.6 miles), Round Lake (17.5 miles), mountain & gravel biking, cross-country skiing, fat biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, fishing, snowmobiling, ATVing, hiking
CASINOS: Sevenwinds Casino, Lodge & Conference Center (9.9 miles), Grindstone Creek Casino (13.5 miles), St. Croix Casino Hertel (53.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Sawyer County Airport (9.3 miles), Duluth International Airport (80.4 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $20 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property sleeps 4 guests in 2 beds and 2 guests on the sleeper sofa, with room for 10 total by using the full mattress and the 2 twin mattresses

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Unit size: 1,348 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

467360

Frequently asked questions

How close is Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! to the airport?

This vacation home is 89.2 mi (103-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Sevenwinds Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! to downtown Hayward?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Seeley.

Renovated Historic Church Along Namekagon River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Leonardo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and unit for outdoor enthusiasts. Had a great stay at the old church!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Good location. Very clean and homelike. We also loved the fact that we could bring our fur baby with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun space! Kitchen was well equipped, fun space for the kids to sleep up in the loft, everything was comfortable and clean. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Wonderful old church

Place was great! Lots of room, very well kept!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Beautiful space

Such a cool place to stay! Great bike trails too. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Evalina

chapel stay

It was perfect. It had everything we needed. The kids loved the loft. Ginger was great, we accidentally locked ourselves out and she was quick to respond. It was very quiet and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

GARTNER FAMILY 2025 UTV TRIP

This little renovated church is just the cutest place! We enjoyed our stay at the church!! Had all the amenities we needed. Would highly recommend to anyone to stay at the chuch!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

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

Fatbike outing

Yearly get away, perfect location for what we're doing. We'll be staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Great Weekend

We had a great weekend at the chapel! It’s an awesome location, and perfect set up to go enjoy the outdoors
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim a.

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

Awesome place. Very impressive. Would definitely stay there again

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winderful. We'll be back next summer
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

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

Memorial Weekend Away

Perfect communal space for siblings, cousins, in-laws to eat food, play games, laugh and enjoy access to the amazing trail system in the area. Can’t wait to come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carr Lane Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
all fine
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane L.

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

Amazing trip

My family absolutely loves staying at the Chapel. This was a return trip for us and we plan to stay at this property every summer. Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tresa M.

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

Great first experience!

Loved the refurbished church, located near the river for our first fishing experience in a river. Location was close to many restaurants and Jack’s canoe/kayaking(another first)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Awesome Place!!

It was exactly as described. Very clean and super easy to check in and out of. Will revisit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn and Michelle S.

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

Fantastic location and awesome downstairs wax set up

Perfect for any skier or biker
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Birkie Fever

We stayed here for the Birkie events. Awesome location, clean, easy check in, everything we needed! Pretty sure this property used to be Riverbrook ski shop and is iconic!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J.

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

Great spot for activities

Great home base to start bicycling for all different types of terrain. The place had large open gathering room to relax and enjoy everyone's company.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dane L.

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

Fantastic experience

Really enjoyed the property. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

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

New year’s celebration

It was super quaint! Had 2 families and the kids loved sharing the loft! Wonderful location near snowmobile trails and skiing. Did tons of outdoor stuff and kids want to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey H.

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

Church crushes!

This was our second stay at this property and we love it. Kids love the mattresses in the loft and hang there. Two bedrooms for adults, although wish there were larger beds. Great location for all of our adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda C.

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

Unique

Very unique property. Easy check in and out, clear instructions with the management. Good location close to Hayward and Cable. The house had what we needed for a quick trip. Right next to a good restaurant, fish fry was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023