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On The Lake & In The Woods! 2wooded acres- 2canoes, 2kayaks + Sandy bottom 4swim

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Two spacious decks and a firepit overlooking the lake!
Upper firepit -- more chairs available:)
Upper deck and grill.
Double dock!  Woods & Lake.  Tree-lined frontage yet sand bottom swim area!
Entry to miles of scenic&natural interconnecting waterways straight across lake!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hayward, WI
  • Tiger Cat Flowage
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Round Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Callahan Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On The Lake & In The Woods! 2wooded acres- 2canoes, 2kayaks + Sandy bottom 4swim

Discover our 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront retreat near Hayward, perfect for relaxation and adventure. Cozy fireplaces, expansive decks, and stunning waterfront views create an ideal backdrop. Exciting winter activities like ice fishing and direct access to Tiger Cat Lake & its snowmobile trail! ! Explore the Tiger Cat Chain of Lakes, a 1300-acre haven for fishing and wildlife adventures.

Indoors, a comfortable living area with a fireplace and wraparound couch provides a great space for shared meals and memorable moments. The king master bedroom offers a separate shower & oversized tub, while the Tiger & Bear guest bedrooms have their own unique charm. Downstairs, a family movie & game room contains a gas fireplace, 2sofas and a futon, TV for movies, a foosball table and sliding doors to oversized deck with views of lake picnic tables and swings. Enjoy the outdoor firepit from this deck!

The lower-level queen bunk room, adds a fun touch to your stay. The well-equipped kitchen flows into the dining area, making meal preparation easy. Water sports enthusiasts will appreciate that noodles, a float mat, canoes& kayaks, are provided.

Ample parking for 8 visitors is available due to a large turnaround driveway— with space for trailers. Explore soft adventures, great restaurants, and downtown Hayward just 15 minutes away. Nestled on the outskirts of the Chequamegon National Forest, our property is the perfect retreat for relaxation or adventure, promising a memorable stay.

Hipp's Hideaway is an ideal four season destination for all types of getaways. It's a fantastic retreat for all seasons, offering DIRECT access to snowmobile trail #18 and proximity to Birkie XC Ski/Mountain Bike Trails and ATV/UTV trails. In addition, we are located right on the Fall Color Tour #1. If you're a cycling enthusiast, you'll appreciate the smooth hilly road biking routes in our neighborhood.

Adventures Await at Hipp's Hideaway

Hipp's Hideaway offers something for everyone, from relaxation to "soft" adventures. In addition to swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, road biking, hiking, golfing (both ball and disc), cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing, there's also excellent shopping, dining, antiquing, wineries, and more nearby. We're right on Fall Color Tour #1, and you can bring your boat or rent one easily thanks to the conveniently close boat landing with a swimming hole and rope swing.

Lake Home Details

Our cedar-sided, two-level lake home features an upper level with a wraparound deck, a great room with a fireplace, a master bedroom and bath, and a guest bedroom. The lower level, closer to the lake, boasts a large family/TV/game room, a bedroom with queen bunk beds, a laundry room, and a spacious bathroom. Plus, there's a pullout futon in the lower-level rec room.

Venture out onto the clear waters with our three canoes and two kayaks, and explore the interconnected waterways of the Tiger Cat Chain of Lakes. This 1300-acre chain, rich in history from the old logging days, promises great fishing, wildlife watching, and canoe/kayaking adventures. Enjoy short walking trails through the woods on our property or explore offshoots down the local roads. We're also close to Birkie trails, offering miles of groomed grassy trails through rolling hills. Our location offers direct access to trails that connect 100's of miles throughout the Hayward area between lake trails and hill trails.

Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment

There's no shortage of entertainment options at Hipp's Hideaway. Challenge your friends and family to a game of basketball with our driveway hoop (bring a basketball), or enjoy yard games stored in the shed. Stay connected with our free internet! (Speeds may vary.) Indoors, you'll find foosball, a wide selection of board games, and 100’s of DVDs for your entertainment.

Check-in is at 4 pm, and check-out is at 11 am.

Please follow lakes boating/fishing rules. Get fishing license! No wake zone after hours and near shoreline. For more information, additional pictures, videos, and guest reviews, please visit our personal website at hippshideaway dot com.

Property manager

Shawn Hipp
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Park Theater and National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wildwood Marshes Golf Course and HookStone Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Tremblays Sweet Shop, or check out an event or a game at Lumberjack Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Tiger Cat Flowage - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Round Lake - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Callahan Lake - 23 min drive - 13.5 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 28 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lost Land Lake - 33 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dock - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Props Landing Waterfront Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Hook Saloon and Smokehouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Nest Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lost Land Lake Lodge - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On The Lake & In The Woods! 2wooded acres- 2canoes, 2kayaks + Sandy bottom 4swim pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On The Lake & In The Woods! 2wooded acres- 2canoes, 2kayaks + Sandy bottom 4swim?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On The Lake & In The Woods! 2wooded acres- 2canoes, 2kayaks + Sandy bottom 4swim?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On The Lake & In The Woods! 2wooded acres- 2canoes, 2kayaks + Sandy bottom 4swim located?

Located in Hayward, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Tiger Cat Flowage, Burns Lake and Clear Lake. Lake Placid is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

R&R in the North Woods

Great place to kick back and enjoy all Hayward, Wisconsin has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

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

Winter serenity

Our group enjoyed the peace and serenity with no one else around. Watching the deer as they made their way through in the evening. The fire place was our zen zone in the evening. It was the perfect environment for our meditations, conversation and time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

F F.

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

Great Location

Great Location and Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

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

Our stay at Happs Hideaway!

It was beautiful! Such a quiet peaceful retreat in the woods! Very well stocked kitchen and lots of games and movies and books!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great stay at Hipp’s. Very quiet lake, with good fishing. Caught small and large mouth bass, pan fish and pike (32”) too. Enjoyed the canoe with nice backrests on a fun lake to explore. Very nice area, quiet at night.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia L.

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

Relaxing stay in the woods

Great family stay. Perfect to rest and rejuvenate at a quiet place in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

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

Great property!

Really enjoyed our time at this house! Especially the outdoor areas with the multiple fire pits, dock, and boats!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great getaway

Was a nice place to stay. Everything we needed was right there or a short ride into Hayward. Fishing was great and parking for the boat right on site made life easy.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Great Place

Very nice, thought we would be a little more secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Sussex

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

great place on flowage for fishing and R&R

great cabin (house) with nice up north decor with good access to lots of water for fishing and exploring on the tiger cat flowage. we had a great time here for our annual 5 guys & 5 night fishing outing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Hipp’s is a nice quiet place to stay. Great calm lake to fish and canoe. Nice deck to spend time with friends and family. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Our stay was very relaxing, great fishing, and lots of fun for the kids.

Location of this home is private with great views of the lake. We had all kinds of options for having fun in the water with our own sandy swimming area. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Ski getaway

Hipp’s Hideaway was tremendously clean and filled with all the amenities we needed for a great Birkie weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey H.

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

Great getaway! We’ve been back two years now!

Great quiet lake and property with awesome swimming area for 6-11 year olds. We also rented a pontoon and enjoyed exploring the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Beautiful Lake

Swimming was great even in August - nice deck
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family Vacation

Things went well, house was as anticipated.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Beautiful place.

Large, spacious cabin with more than enough room for us. Clean, well taken care of and decorated...not sure what more anyone could ask for in a vacation rental. Gorgeous deck too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Everything was as we expected!

We had a wonderful stay at Hipps Hideaway! We spent most of our time fishing, and swimming by the dock. The cabin was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Perfect 40th Birthday!

From start to finish, the communication with Shawn was excellent. The place was perfect to celebrate my 40th birthday with my family and some friends. It's isolated, the lake is quiet, perfect setup for adult time on the deck at night, and a huge bonus was the Northern Lights and meteor shower. A quick drive to Hayward provides access to some nice restaurants and a nice Main Street, and we really enjoyed a quick 9 holes over at Big Fish Golf Course. Any time someone has asked how the trip went, there is only one word needed: AWESOME!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Mary F.

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

Great Lake Property

This is a our second stay at Hipp's Hideaway. We like the house, the lake for swimming and kayaking, the nice nearby roads for biking, and proximity to Hayward area attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse V.

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

Great property and location!

This property was perfect for a group of snowmobilers! Perfect location and close to the trails. The house was very clean and plenty of room for us and our gear. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Peaceful

Great place to relax and spend time on the lake. Awesome lower level with tons of games and videos. Lots of wildlife, beautiful kayaking location and plenty of things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Most relaxing vacation in years!

Hipp’s Hideaway was just what we were looking for in a vacation spot.! The fishing was better than we had hoped. It was close enough to town that our college age kids went in to check out the Hayward Flea Market, Main Street shops, and the Farmer’s Market. We look forward to a repeat stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great cabin on a beautiful lake

This cabin accommodated all of our needs. Loved going out on the water in the canoes/kayaks and paddle boat! Just outside of Hayward which is a quaint little town! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette C.

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

Great experience in the Northwoods!

Perfect landing spot to enjoy the great outdoors in Hayward area. Just far enough from town for seclusion and close enough for activities. Took full advantage of the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Hipp

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My husband and I bought Hipp's Hideaway for rental purposes in 2001. We had been in the rental business for 18 years in St. Paul, MN, and thought we'd try something more 'fun'. We were able to get in on the building process add many of the finishing touches ourselves. As we were seasoned vacaton renters, we were able to keep the needs of renters in mind. Our goal was ... and is.. to make you feel like it is YOUR place during your stay......

We selected Hayward as a great rental area, then looked at 31 properties. We were always drawn back to Tiger Cat Cove. Yes, it was strong in all the basic 'investment oriented' things... large wooded lot, good frontage, good sized lakehome, but also had an amazing serenity piece that the others didn't. Our guestbook at the cabin can attest to this as well... come check us out!

SHAWN JOHNSON-HIPP (female)...
I get mistaken for a male all the time -- but it is less traumatic now than in 7th grade when I was assigned to the boys locker room for my PE class :) ....

Why they chose this property

We were determined to invest in an area that would welcome us AND our guests, and Hayward fit the bill. There are tons of things to do right at the cabin, nearby, or in town. Great dining options abound. The superior water clarity into the fall, the sand bottom frontage, and the varied woods surrounding the property kept drawing us back. PLUS, as I emphasized above -- it had that special feel ~~~ that serenity piece. Grab a local wine, sit on the dock and listen to the loon calls.

What makes this property unique

Well paved backroads for walks and biking. Fun chain of lakes to explore +++ great fishing. Cabin comes with 2 canoes, a single AND a double kayak and a paddleboat. Rent a SUP or a pontoon or bring your own boat. U shaped dock great for tying up your boat.

Free evening concerts featuring the loons, accompanied by the bull frogs. Crickets will chime in as well. Occasional taps are played at sunset by a local vet who lives on the lake.
Suggested finale is to finish off your concert experience watching the dance & crackle of a lakeside campfire and take in the visual array of the evening stars and moon against the pitch black sky... Bring your flashlight it gets pitch black dark if there isn't a full moon ! Upper firepit has been added for those lazy nights...

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