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Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video library
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities

Welcome to our lake home on Island Lake in Barnes, Wisconsin. Island Lake is approximately 60 acres and roughly 50 feet deep. The lake is large enough for skiing and tubing, but small enough that it doesn't have heavy boat traffic. A very gentle walk to the lake leads to a zero entry beach with sugar sand and crystal clear water.

The cabin is very clean and cozy with all the amenities of home. It has 3 levels with a queen bed, single bed, and half-bath upstairs, a main floor queen bed and full bathroom, and a downstairs room with two twin beds, a sleeper sofa and a third full bathroom. There is an additional single bed that serves as a relaxing area on the main floor and space for an air mattress. While the cabin sleeps 8 comfortably, there is certainly room for more, especially if there are kids and/or guests don’t mind staying in tighter quarters.

The cabin includes a fully stocked kitchen, linens, bath towels and ceiling fans. Air conditioning was added in June of 2021. Our guests are set up with initial start up paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels & kleenex. Guests are asked to provide their own beach towels, additional paper products and disposable dining products (paper plates, cups, napkins, etc).

A lakeside deck with a table and chairs awaits you for coffee, cocktails or a card game. There is a bon fire pit near the lake as well as an adjacent deck right near the water, a paddle boat, canoe, and three kayaks ready for your use, and wildlife galore. Recreational boating activities are permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. so that everyone is able to enjoy the lake.

Whether you stay at the cabin or venture out, you'll find so many activities to enjoy! It's the perfect distance from Hayward, WI -- just 25 miles for necessities, dining and entertainment, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of a cabin nestled in the peaceful Northern Wisconsin woods. Great ATV, snowmobile and cross country ski trails are accessible from the home.

Property manager

Michael and Jenny Ballard

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Property grounds

Wisconsin Northwoods cabin on beautiful Island Lake

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 7 reviews
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barnes, WI

What's nearby

  • Breakfast Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Turtle Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tomahawk Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Blue Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kelly Lake - 19 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnes Trading Post Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Steakhouse & Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Windsor - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Doorn's Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Sportsman Saloon - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Solon Springs cabin is just steps from Island Lake and Breakfast Lake. Ole Lake and Turtle Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Northwoods lake home ideally located for many winter activities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Snowmobile Club Trip

The property was exactly how it was advised and property owers replied to any questions properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Trout fishing trip

The cabin and owners were hands down amazing. Definitely be staying here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

SxS Trip

Wonderful place to stay. Close to everything you need to enjoy the Northwoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stoney C.

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

Great location Great place.

Great spot on the lake. Close to the snowmobile trails and ice fishing was great infront of the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stoney C.

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

Great spot great location!

Great lakes to fish in the area. Great layout of the house to hang out with friends and watch some football! Our yearly spot to atay for the guys ice fishing weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Marathon weekend

Property was nice and lake amenities were great. All had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Winter ice fishing weekend

Property worked well for a group of fishermen!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Cabin life

We had the best time staying at this cabin in Barnes! There is plenty of space to spread out and the place has everything you need! The hosts were amazing at getting back to us and making sure we had everything we needed! Loved our stay and would defintely come back to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GARY T.

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

Applefest weekend

The property was fantastic! It had everything that you could ask for. Pretty setting!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skip L.

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

Northwoods Getaway

Great place to go relax and enjoy the great Northwoods! Mike and Jen are wonderful hosts! Property is well maintained and exactly as advertised. We would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Lovely rental!

We enjoyed our stay at this rental! It had everything we needed for our long weekend. Beautiful property and excellent communication with the owners! Would love to see it again in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin I.

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

Relaxation and Family Fun

We enjoyed many campfires by the lake. Wonderful seating areas by the fire pit and beach . It was so nice to have a good selection of family board games and yard games. Such a peaceful location! The kids loved using the kayaks that were supplied! Beautiful clear water and sandy beach area were great for swimming and jumping off dock. Would definitely come back for another relaxing get away! This cabin fit our two families comfortably and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

B J.

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

Just what we needed

Great place away from the "rat race". Very peaceful. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Snowmobile Weekend

We stayed for a long weekend of snowmobiling, both the cabin and trails were excellent. Very clean cabin and great communication. Appreciate it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Wonderful cabin on Island Lake Barnes Wisconsin

Beautiful spot and awesome cabin. Wonderful neighbors that will bend over backwards to help you. The cabin was super clean everything was comfortable. Beautiful deck awesome fire pit. Plenty of firewood. Definitely would stay there again. Everything you would want just like at home. Beds very comfortable. It was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Bicheno Cottage

The perfect location to explore Bicheno. Loved the outlook over Waub’s Bay Beach and we spent lots of time enjoying drinks and nibbles at the private picnic bench. Really comfortable beds and loads of towels which was really appreciated. The open fireplace was gorgeous. A solid well loved cottage with everything you need. The driveway looks spectacular but the foliage does scrape against the car as you drive in- otherwise an easy and perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia T.

Super Clean and Cozy place!

Place was very clean, had everything you would need! Owners were very easy to communicate with. Neighbors were super friendly and made our weekend that much better. We loved it so much we are planning to go back in the summer!! The neighbors dogs did come over but they are super sweet and friendly, so don't be alarmed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect Northwoods Getaway

Four of us spent a long weekend here for my moms 69th birthday. It was a perfect spot to relax, do a little fishing, and it was a great starting point for adventures to Pattison State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, and Superior. The owners responded quickly when I had a question before our arrival and the neighbors were friendly and gave great suggestions for things to do or places to eat when we ventured out. We are dog lovers and enjoyed the visits from the neighbors dogs but the neighbors did emphasize that if we were bothered by the dogs to let them know so they could keep them from visiting. As all of my group has dogs it made the experience more homey and enjoyable for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Best experience!

Mike was always prompt in communication before, during, and after. He made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay the BEST! Neighbors in both sides were amazing! Views are beautiful! Hoping to make it up for the summer! Thank you soooo much for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

Fine time

Comfortable and clean. All good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fun and relaxing for all ages

My family stayed here for a few days in early June. We had all ages starting with an infant at 8 months old all the way til grandparents in their 60's. Everyone loved the cabin and lake. The lake was just as beautiful as described and peaceful. The area is very friendly. People walking along the road would always wave to us. The neighbors checked in with us as well and offered all sorts of help. The property manager also reached out and made sure we were all set and said to call or text anytime. The cabin was completely clean and had plenty of room for everyone and more if we wanted. There were kayaks that we took on the lake, they had life jackets for our use and fishing supplies and much more. They provided so many things for us to do and keep everyone entertained. Such an amazing property and great people. We highly recommend this cabin for an amazing and relaxing vacation!! Loved every minute of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

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

Excellent property with great owners

Mike and Jenny have an amazing property in a great, quiet location. Mike answered my million questions before our trip with no hesitation and communication before and during our stay was answered quickly. We spent 3 nights at their cabin with our 3 pre-teen and teen boys and found the cabin to be a great size for us all to space out when needed. The paddle boat and kayaks were a huge hit with our kids, as was the fire pit located right next to the lake. For the most part, the cabin came with everything we thought we would need. A few things I would suggest, but didn't make our stay any less enjoyable, would be tongs and a can opener for the kitchen. We searched for both and couldn't find either. We made do with what we could find though and it all worked out great! Mike and Jenny have amazing neighbors on both sides, both whom have dogs that were very nice! The Welhavens(they are the neighbors to the right if you are looking at the lake from the cabin) have three dogs (Tucker, Remy and Sassy) and Tucker would come visit us whenever we were outside. Our 12 year old, who is an animal lover, absolutely enjoyed him! Reid Welhaven came over and introduced himself and and let us know about the dogs shortly after we arrived, and gave us some great ideas of things to do in the area and places to check out, which came in handy! We are already considering booking Mike and Jennys cabin for next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

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

NorthWoods

Second time I’ve stayed at this property owners are amazing located on a very nice lake close to a lot of things
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Hunting weekend

Mike is an exceptional host as always! He checks in before and during to check on how everything is going for us! We love his place. So much room for all of us! Everything you need is there! Thank you for letting us stay during our hunt! We wil definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

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

Fantastic!

The lake and property were great! Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024