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Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.

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3-star vacation home with kitchen in Hayward

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Place, Nelson Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, American Birkebeiner Trail
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hayward

On lake.You'll find Nelson Lake and Totagatic Wildlife Area within a 15-minute walk of this Hayward vacation home. Also, Smith Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Eytcheson Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hayward Information Center - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Hayward Lake - 14 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 26 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza Parloure - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Louie's Bar And Bites - ‬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.

Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.

OPEN YEAR ROUND ***OPEN FOR 2027 BIRKIE*** (message for special rates)

***PLEASE DISREGARD ANY REVIEWS PRIOR TO 2025 AS THEY PERTAIN TO A SMALLER CABIN WE USE TO OWN***

JUNE-JULY-AUGUST WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY (Saturday-Saturday check-in 3pm/check-out 11 am)

A Northern Wisconsin family vacation destination. This beautiful waterfront cabin is located on Nelson Lake in Hayward, WI. We offer year round lakeside vacations & family adventures.

We provide vacation lodging in a beautiful comfortable northwoods lakeside cabin which is perfect for your next family getaway or couples retreat. We are privately owned and are less than 3 hours from the Twin Cities metro area. We are located just 7 miles from the town of Hayward, Wisconsin.

We are located on Nelson Lake which has over 3000 acres of shoreline, half of which is undeveloped and we are surrounded by national forests. The fish in the lake are always biting and include, walleye, northern, crappie, bass, bluegills & perch. Fishing off our dock is awesome & popular too.

The cabin offers a wood fire pit, deck, patio bar chairs, lounge chairs with outdoor propane fire pit, access to fish cleaning house, WIFI, ROKU, gas grill, air conditioning and is only 10ft. from lake with a private beach!

Amenities

3 Bedroom
1 bath
Air conditioned


Daily Rate: $300 Peak Season (winter $230)

Weekly Rate: $2,100 Peak Season
Rate based on 7 persons

******5% DISCOUNT ON WEEK RENTALS FOR SENIORS AND VETERANS******

Activities

At White Manor you may enjoy many on and off water activities. There are nearby trails for hiking, biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Enjoy a care-free relaxing vacation in the northwoods of Wisconsin.

The Hayward Area of Northern Wisconsin is a wonderful place and popular vacation destination and attraction for families and individuals looking for a relaxing place with just the right amount of recreation, shopping, dining, and lodging.

Things to do:

Boating
Fishing / Ice Fishing
Swimming (private sandy beach on premise -one of the best beaches on Nelson Lake)
Kayaking/Paddle boarding
Birding
Snowmobiling
Wildlife Watching (we are only a few blocks from a wildlife sanctuary that houses 120 species of birds), more than any other place in the state.

Area Attractions / Activities

Enjoy Nelson Lake!
Trails Nearby for summer hiking, biking (Smith Lake -- starting at Eytcheson Park)
Trails nearby for winter XC skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling
ATV trails nearby at Smith Lake (starting at Eytcheson Park -- few miles from resort)
Fishing on other area lakes
Visit Fishing Hall of Fame
Go Shopping & Dine in Hayward
Mini-golf
Golf in the Golf Capital of WI (Hayward/Cable)
Wilderness Walk (animal park)
Hayward Amusement Center
Lumberjack Shows
Bowling
Casino

We are located 30 miles from the Brule River. People come from all over the world to fish these pristine waters. Kayak, tube or fish the Namekagon river, one of, if not the cleanest river in the northern section of the US.

Area Festivals in Hayward, WI

American Birkebeiner (Birkie)
Musky Festival In Hayward, WI
Nelson Lake Resort Association Fishing Events
Honor the Earth Pow Wow
2 different Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on Nelson Lake, July 3rd & July 4th.
Lumberjack World Championships
Sawyer County Fair
Cranberry Festival
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
Hayward Area Fall Festival
SnoXcross Nationals -- Hayward, WI

Hayward Area Annual Events

Hayward is a popular fishing destination because of the many lakes in the area. Hayward is home to the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame contained within the 200-foot (61 m) long tribute to the Musky. You can climb up into the mouth of the fish, a fiberglass sculpture, and look over the town, as well as Lake Hayward. During the Christmas season, Santa Claus can often be found looking over the town from the musky's mouth.

In addition to fishing, Hayward is also a hot spot for deer hunting, golfing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and road & mountain biking. Hayward is the site of numerous festivals and events. Since 1983 the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival is the largest gathering of off-road mountain bike riders in the world, and is the largest mass start mountain bike race in the United States.

The Lumberjack World Championship games include: log rolling, chopping, sawing, and chainsaw events. Hayward hosts the American Birkebeiner cross-country skiing race which are the largest races of their type in the country.

A new event added in the spring of 2011, is a kayak event called the Banderdinker.

Hayward/Cable is the golf capital of Wisconsin there are over thirteen golf courses to choose from, from beginners to more challenging.

Snowmobiling & Area MAP -- Snowmobiling in Northern Wisconsin on over 350 of groomed trails.

American Birkebeiner- Largest Cross Country Ski Race in North America

Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce -- Chamber of Commerce

Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau -- Visitor's center in Hayward, WI

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE ONLY!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTSIDE ONLY!

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 deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. to the airport?

This vacation home is 81.1 mi (103-min drive) away from the Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Sevenwinds Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. to downtown Hayward?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Hayward.

Hayward, Wisconsin Waterfront Cabin located on Nelson Lake, Pontoon available. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were clean. The cabin was wonderful. The lake was quiet, but we went in October after the seasonal rush.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

keli w.

Liked: Cleanliness
House and property well appointed and was as advertised. Owner very responsive to all questions and needs. Rent the pontoon boat if you can. That made the week for us! You do need to bring your own bath and beach towels. The bedroom with King bed is a bit challenging as the bed extends the entire room leaving just narrow pathway on one side to get to closet. Overall a great place on a nice lake. Fishing was decent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place on Nelson Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice but could be cleaner

The atmosphere was very welcoming and lake like which was very nice. Didn't like there was cameras at front and patio doors, completely invading our privacy and it was a little strange there was family pictures everywhere. One of the bedroom pictures showed online was one that was locked and couldn't use for some reason. The room not pictured that we used had an odor like dog smell to it or maybe it was because the carpet had gotten wet day b4. The pantry carpet was wet along one side of wall and some spots farther out towards door(seen in pics). There were visible mouse traps with fresh peanut butter on them in 2 bedrooms and laundry room. Spider webs throughtout the house. We had to kill spiders constantly. The one sofa didn't recline for some reason and when i went to open the back to check if it waa unplugged a bunch of food crumbs fell out and then when my husband sat in the other that reclined there was candy underneath his seat. U could see all the food crumbs under the couches if u layed at eye level with floor. There were holes in the ceilings where vents should've been. I mean I guess we expected it to be alot cleaner considering it was someones actual lake home and not just a rental property.
Visibly mouse trap in 1 bedroom
Visible mouse trap in another room closet
Visible mouse traps in laundry room
Water along wall and spots in front of pantry door
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ellen f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cold

Drove 5+ hours to stay in a cabin with inadequate heating. Spent one night, (reserved 4) got up in the morning, packed and drove 5+ hours home. The pictures give the impression of privacy, but properties are very close to each other. Road/drive runs between cabin and lake. Received no response from voicemail left with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Cozy

The cabin was clean and everything was as advertised. I realized as we were coming into the area that I had not seen any outside photos of the cabin. It might be helpful to add a few. The area is beautiful and full of outdoor activity options very close by. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Our family has a wonderful stay. The property is in a great location close to downtown and in a quiet area. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin with a cute little screen porch

Easy check in and quick response. Was great to have our own dock. Relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property on lake.

Quiet, right on lake. Was provided with dock for pontoon. Made access to lake easy. We really enjoyed our stay. nice surroundings, close to Hayward.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy lil ppace

We used the cabin for snowmobiling, we setup for 8 guys but 2 backed out. Thankfully they did, no way we could have slept 8. 5 to 6 is max but for what we used the cabin for it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Katie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

We had a blast on our snowmobile trip! Right off of the trail, tucked in off the road. It was a very cold weekend so we had a bit of trouble figuring out the heaters to keep warm the first night, had it toasty by night 2, though! A little small if we were going to have more people and the couch was ....interesting....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

ALLEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Little Cabin

Nice place owed by a Great Couple. A group of us came up for a snowmobile trip, the trail ran across the lake right in front of the cabin so very easy access to the trail system. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again!

10/10 Excellent

terry b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay. Easy to work with.

Perfect description and so easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cabin

This cabin is very nice and the owners are very responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

adam v.

Liked: Cleanliness

nelson lake cabin

The cabin was great, it is in a great location right on the lake with everything u need and plenty of parking.

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cabin.

We enjoyed our stay, it was a cozy little cabin with a screened in porch that we enjoy our coffee in the mornings. Having our own dock for our boat was nice. Fishing on Nelson lake was awesome, big crappies!! Peggy and Geoff were very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

andrea k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

Great lake, great time...a lot of fun and looking forward to heading back...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kelly C., Pewaukee

Family vacation

Perfect cabin for my familky. 3 bedrroms with room/beds for everyone to sleep. Great lake and good fishing. Love Hayward!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Johanna D.

Cabin

Nice lake, it was nice to have our own dock and fire pit

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Cozy winter getaway!

Rented the cabin with a couple friends and our dogs. Cabin was very comfortable and it was great to bring our furry friends! We rented snow shoes and walked out on the lake. Beds and bedding were very comfortable with lots of extra blankets available. Would rent again in the winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

sandra k.

Mother-daughter, fall color, get away weekend.

We just loved spending the weekend in this cozy cabin. It was so cute and such a nice place to end our day at. The fall colors were spectacular! The owners were wonderful to deal with. We had a great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Minong

Cozy Cabin

Thank you for the use of your cozy cabin. Everything was great and we had a wonderful stay. Owners were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Ken T., Monterey, TN

Needs Maintenance, furniture cleaning and or replacement.

I guess we were expecting too much. 1. Inside of the BBQ was filthy and rusted, and totally unusable. (Needs replacement) 2. Upon arrival the cabin smelled of gas. Discovered the pilot on stove was out, and when using the stove, the burners would not completely light. (leaking more gas, Needs replacement). 3. The toilet was loose at its base (wobbling and seriously requires attention. (Needs Maintenance), Also flushing was sluggish, and set off an alarm. (Reported to owner, septic near capacity) 4. The couch was dirty, smelly, and uncomfortable. Used our own portable chairs to sit on. (Needs replacement) 5. Vacuum cleaner was filthy. (Needs serious cleaning or replacement) In summary this cabin needs attention before we would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Quiet Cozy Cabin

Cozy cabin is decorated so cute! Updated bathroom. 2 of the 3 bedrooms have window air conditioners. We left doors open during the day and it cooled the cabin nicely. Cute screened in porch with a bar counter top made a great place to watch sunsets or have your morning coffee. Wifi was great as well as dish TV. Private dock and fireplace. The beach is a short walk (one cabin away) and shared by all resort guests. Fishing was slow due to large rain fall recently. Several bar/restaurants on lake. Owner Peggy was awesome to work with. Answered any questions in a timely manner. We will definitely be going back. Thanks for the great memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kelly C., Pewaukee

Comfy Cottage!

We had another great vacation in Hayward this year. The cottage we stayed in is perfect for our family. It has 3 bedrooms and a cozy living space and kitchen. A/C if you need it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018