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Mia's Black Dog Lodge, a wonderful Chalet on Big Lake Chetac

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Mia's Black Dog Lodge... everything you need for a great vacation!
Circular drive by home, more parking adjacent to road.
Dock (room for 2 boats), firepit (wood provided), kayaks & room to relax!
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Lake Chetac
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bennett Lake
  • Edgewater Town Hall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft - Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Lower Level - Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Main level Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Level Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mia's Black Dog Lodge, a wonderful Chalet on Big Lake Chetac

All you need for a lakeside vacation! Our large, welcoming chalet is perched on a wooded hillside overlooking Lake Chetac, north of Birchwood. Enjoy stunning lake views, beautiful forests, abundant wildlife and exceptional fishing! A sandy lake bottom at the shoreline makes for great swimming and there's a private dock - bring your boat or rent one nearby if you like. Our private dock can accommodate 2 boats easily. We provide 3 kayaks for guest use. A grassy lawn at the lake's edge provides a place for yard games, evening campfires, and relaxing. Please note: Property does not have a sand beach... it's a step down from the grass lawn into the lake, where bottom is sandy.

Fish house w/water (warm months), electricity, counter, double sink, a freezer and propane heat.

Direct ATV trail access from our home! Winter guests w/ATVs or snowmobiles can access the lake/ice & snowmobile trails from our property.

LOCATION:
We're close to Birchwood, where you'll find well-stocked mini-markets, gas stations, restaurants and stores. Lake Chetac has several 'boat in' restaurants as well. ATV/UTVs and Snowmobiles have direct trail access.

ABOUT THE HOME:
The open kitchen with island is fully equipped with stainless appliances (including a dishwasher) crock pot, coffee maker, blender, teapot, toaster, pots and pans, bakeware, etc. Please note that Wisconsin law prohibits hosts from providing any food or beverage items - even the most basic - so please plan to bring everything you'll need with you. Don't forget your spices. :-)

Two spacious living rooms offer amazing views of Lake Chetac. The main level living room has a gas fireplace and TV with live channel streaming. The 'glass wall' has sliders out to a deck that extends across the entire home. The lower level living room has a flat-screen TV and a 'glass wall' with sliders out to another deck. Here's where you'll access the steps leading down to the lawn and the lake.

There is a full bath on each level. The loft level has a queen bed and two twin beds. On the main level, one bedroom has a king bed and direct access to the deck; the second main level bedroom has two twin beds. The fourth bedroom, with direct access to the lower deck, also has a queen bed. All sleeping areas are spacious, with ceiling fans and generous-sized closets.

We are licensed and compliant with all Sawyer County and State of Wisconsin laws and ordinances relating to Tourist Rooming Homes.

Property manager

Gerri Bara
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates, pack & play & High Chair provided.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
1-2 pre-approved dogs; pet-agreemt & fee required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking within 25 feet of any structure.
Dogs must be preapproved. Fee is $20/night/dog. Pls. request a copy of our Dog Agreement. Dog fees will be charged thru your VRBO account.
Quiet times: 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. House Manual contains additional rules, check-out process, and other important information.
Primary guest must stay at the home throughout entire reservation, emergencies excepted. Guest Information Form required by State of Wisconsin.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this chalet is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Log Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetac - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Birch Lake - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Edgewater Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Little Sissbagama Lake - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Spider Lake - 15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chit Chat Bar, Grill, and Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pauls Pizza Den - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mia's Black Dog Lodge, a wonderful Chalet on Big Lake Chetac pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mia's Black Dog Lodge, a wonderful Chalet on Big Lake Chetac?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mia's Black Dog Lodge, a wonderful Chalet on Big Lake Chetac?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mia's Black Dog Lodge, a wonderful Chalet on Big Lake Chetac located?

This family-friendly Birchwood chalet is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Chetac and Birch Lake. Garbutt Island and Balsam Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merrill H.

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

Late Christmas celebration!

The absolute BEST rental property! Room and privacy for our family and meticulously kept. We will continue to come back yearly. Hosts are wonderful to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful home and great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Perfect

The house was exactly as advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Great Place on the Lake!

Great place! We’ve rented two years now for the Birkie and Mia’s Black Dog Lodge never fails to impress!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Always a great stay

Great!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Great trip

Great place great owners
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa A.

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

A wonderful vacation spot!!

This was our second stay here & it was fabulous! The cleanliness of the home makes it a winner for me, along with the location, and being dog friendly. Bernie and Gerri are wonderful property managers & really take care of their guests. This spot has a special little place in our hearts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory N.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time at the lake house. So very clean. The owners were informative and easily contacted. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Cabin Trip 2024

Second year at this cabin on the lake. Wonderful place with great hosts. Planning again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

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

Northwoods Retreat

The place looked even better than the pictures on VRBO. Located on a dead end road to add to the peaceful seclusion of the property. Of course the fishing on Big Chetac is always great. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginane U.

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

Excellent home

This home is wonderful for a nice long weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Birkie Dream Lodge

We had a blast staying here for the American Birkebeiner 2023. We had racers, ski patrollers and kids staying here. It was the perfect family lodge getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Mia's Black Dog In Birchwood

One of the best VRBO stays we experienced. Everything we needed, clean, and plenty of room. Gerri is an A+++ host. My family had a great time and my grandson caught his first ever fish. It doesn't get any better!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D., Kewanee

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

Cabin in Wisconsin

Great place and great people to deal with. We enjoyed it so much that we have already booked it for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

Another great stay

This was our second stay at this property and we had another great weekend with our family and friends. Geri and Bernie are really nice people and do an outstanding job with this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

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

Amazing view

Great property with great hosts!! Shoreline was perfect for kids to swim and house had lots of space!! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

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

Nice place

The house is clean, well supplied, roomy, and very accommodating for any size group. The owners are very pleasant and responsive to concerns or requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S., Appleton

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

Great vaca!

This was our 3rd year staying here. It’s perfect for our 2 families with plenty of space and things to do. The weather was perfect and the fishing fun. Lots of great memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T., Otsego, MN

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

Beautiful

Beautiful home and great owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexey Z.

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

Awesome cabin, fantastic location!

Spent Christmas weekend with family and friends - it was amazing! Clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

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

Great cabin

We liked the cabin A LOT. Well furnished. Having 3 bathrooms was great. Fishing was ok. Despite sand bottom by shore, water was green and floating weeds so we weren’t in water as much would have liked. Very nice fire pit area. Hayward not too far away for family activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great property on the lake

We had a great family getaway at the end of summer. We enjoyed kayaking and as well as relaxing in the house. A crazy summer storm went through the area and the power was knocked out for several hours. Gerri checked in on us via text after the power went out—that was really thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Friends getaway

Great place, accurate listing, flexible hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N., Bayfield USA

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

Great place for a family vacation

We loved the access to the lake, the comfort of the home, and all the amenities. We would highly recommend this place and hope to be back! It was also nice to have the option to bring our four-legged family member! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Modesty H.

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

Fourth of July week

Great property, very clean, and organized!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gerri Bara

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What makes this property unique

DOG POLICY:
1 or 2 dogs will be considered/approved on an individual basis. Our pet fee is $20 per dog per night and we collect a fully refundable Dog Deposit of $250 per dog, regardless of length of stay. We do have some restrictions so please ask to see our dog agreement before booking your stay.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests