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Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayaks / Fishing Row Boat!

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Fabulous fall colors! Private, waterfront cabin in Barron County Forest!
Enjoy coffee/drinks with wonderful lake views from screened back deck / firepit!
Private location with tranquil lake views with large backyard!
Northern lights from 5.10.24! Imagine seeing this sky in the northwoods!
22' pontoon rental (if available). 2 kayaks / 2 SUPs, rowboat, pedal boat free!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Birchwood, WI
  • Devil's Kettle Trailhead
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Lake Chetac
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Tagalong Golf & Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Master en suite

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayaks / Fishing Row Boat!

Cozy Bear Cabin is a 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,500 sq foot lakefront cabin that sits on 1-acre of private forestland offering year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast! The secluded drive through the rolling Blue Hills of the Barron County Forest offers a true “up-north” feeling as you arrive at the cabin.

Enjoy beautiful Hemlock Lake views from the backyard, evenings relaxing in the large screened-in porch, grilling on the deck, and making s’mores around the campfire!

This family-friendly cabin is located on secluded Hemlock Lake, part of the Red Cedar chain of lakes. The cabin is nestled in a private bay which offers relaxing lake views with crystal-clear, calm waters perfect for kayaking, pedal boating and fantastic fishing! Hemlock connects to the larger Red Cedar and Balsam Lakes for combined 30 miles of shoreline to explore and plenty of area for watersports activities!

The space
This 1,500 sq foot lakefront cabin sits on a private acre of forestland offering year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast! The secluded drive through the rolling Blue Hills of the Barron County Forest offers a true “up-north” feeling as you arrive at the cabin.

Enjoy beautiful lake views from the backyard, evenings relaxing in the large screened-in porch, grilling on the deck, and making s’mores around the campfire!

We provide 2 kayaks, a 5-person pedal boat, and a 16-foot aluminum rowboat all free for our guests starting in Spring of 2022!

Master Bedroom: Queen Bed and master bathroom with soaking tub and stand-up shower
Bedroom #2: Queen Bed and Twin Bed
Bedroom #3: Bunk Room with Twin over Full Bunk and a Twin over Twin Bunk
Additional Sleeping in Living Room: pull out couch and futon
Second Bathroom (full bathtub + stand-up shower combo): Located next to Bedrooms 2 & 3
(We also have 1 pack-n-play and 1 highchair for the little ones)

The living room has space to comfortably seat the whole family to gather around the electric fireplace and the smart TV. The fully equipped kitchen offers modern appliances and all the cooking utensils needed, space for 10 people to sit, plus a Keurig coffee pot and single-serve coffee maker (paper coffee filters and some K-cups included), new toaster, and a Ninja blender for margaritas and smoothies.

* Year-round activities! *

Summer months offer some of the best boating, watersports, fishing, hiking, biking, and golfing in the Northwoods! All three of the lakes have crystal-clear waters and provide great fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish! Boat to various bars and restaurants on Red Cedar Lake. Plenty of open water to navigate in your boat with about 2,500 acres and 30 miles of shoreline to explore. Enjoy kayaking, pedal-boating, or taking the rowboat for a lap around the lake! Plus the 18-hole Tagalong Golf Course (located along the Red Cedar Lake shoreline) is only 7 miles from the cabin! Also, a great location for hiking with the Ice Age Hiking Trailhead being located only 3 miles from the cabin. Take your mountain bike a few miles north to the endless CAMBA off-road bike trails around the Hayward area.

The winter months provide incredible ice fishing (Hemlock Lake is a hidden gem). Plus, hop on your snowmobile and cruise down the back yard across the lake and you have access to over 250 miles of the best snowmobile trails in the Midwest! Snow shoeing and cross-country skiing on the lake, and Christie Mountain Ski Resort is only 15 miles from our cabin where you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing!

We look forward to sharing our cabin with you!

Guest access:
- We have a touchscreen keypad lock for contact-less guest entry.
- Parking is large enough for 3 or 4 vehicles.

Other things to note:
- New Dock with huge fishing platform, and two built-in benches, being installed Spring of 2024! Enjoy morning coffee or evening drinks on the dock with relaxing water views! We always see bald eagles soaring and diving for fish from the dock :)

- New log-cabin style King bed in the master bedroom!

- New log-cabin style dining room table and chairs, and log-style bedside tables, screened-in porch patio furniture!

- You are welcome to bring your own boat and/or jet ski and tie up at our dock during your stay.

- Propane is provided for the gas grill.

- Please bring your own firewood.

- Cabin is located ATV / UTV friendly road. Hop on your 4-wheeler and go explore!

- Cellular service is poor at the cabin. We have Wi-Fi for email, messaging, FaceTime, and we have a landline in case of emergencies.

- Shoreline at the end of the dock is murky and not great for swimming or jet skis. Because of the lily pads and water vegetation, it can be very difficult to get a jet ski (or jet propulsion boat) to the dock because the jet ski can get clogged up with lily pads / seaweed. Boats with propellers do not have this issue as they can power through the lily pads and seaweed by moving slow through the waters near the dock.

- However, the lake water is crystal-clear and provides excellent swimming locations once you take out the boat and drop anchor in deeper water, or pull up to sandy shorelines all over the 3-lake chain.

- Due to health allergies, no pets allowed.

- Ring Doorbell camera located on the front door of the cabin. That is the only recording / video device on the property.

Property manager

Dan and Emily Bunt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We offer a pack-n-play and high chair.
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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
- Must be 25 years old to book - Be respectful of neighbors - Quiet hours 10:00 pm – 7:00 am - No Pets - No Parties - No Smoking

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

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this cabin is on the waterfront. Tagalong Golf & Resort and Christie Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Hills Felsenmeer State Natural Area and Hemlock Lake. 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

  • Red Cedar Lake - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Devil's Kettle Trailhead - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Lake Chetac - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Tagalong Golf & Resort - 20 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Blue Hills Felsenmeer State Natural Area - 39 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Stout's Island Lodge & Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Pauls Pizza Den - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shannon's Trailside - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayaks / Fishing Row Boat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayaks / Fishing Row Boat! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayaks / Fishing Row Boat! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cabin w Screened Deck! Pontoon Rental! 2 Kayaks / Fishing Row Boat! located?

This family-friendly Birchwood cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Hemlock Lake and Long Island. Bradys Island and Robarge Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Paul L.

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

Family Gathering

Spent a couple of days with family. The place exceeded our expectations. Very clean, kitchen had everything we needed and the porch looked nice but to cold to test it out. Easy check in. Would highly recommend and we will rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Lake Retreat

Quiet lake, well maintain and equipped lake home. Great vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A fun stay!

The house was very clean and prepared when we arrived! Owners were very helpful ahead of check in. Amenities at the property were great as well. Would recommend for a peaceful stay away 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

Nice Property

The house was very clean and spacious, and supplies (cookware, kitchen items, towels, etc.) were plentiful. The location was quiet and relaxing - the screened in porch was the best! We had a very nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Madison, WI, USA

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

Long weekend away

This is a very quiet, peaceful home on the water. All amenities as described, plenty of room, and very clean. We loved the screened in porch and being right on the water. Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Very nice and private

My family enjoyed our stay at this cabin on the lake. It had everything we needed for our stay, including board games for the rainy days, which unfortunately was most of our week. We really enjoyed spending time on the screened in porch when it was too rainy to actually be outside. You need to go down several stairs in order to reach the lake, but the brand new stairs and railings made it a little easier and safer. The new pier is also really nice and sturdy. Beautiful areas surrounding the cabin, we saw many animals on our drives to and from town, one day we even saw a bear! Rental was very clean and roomy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff Z.

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

Beautiful house on an amazing chain of lakes!

Overall, the property is beautiful, inside and out. The house is on a super quiet corner of an already quiet lake, yet linked to two other very different lakes, providing lots of options to explore. The dark sky made star gazing awesome! The house is modern and comfortably appointed. Dan and Emily were very responsive and communicative via VRBO messaging. Although definitely not show stoppers, and maybe non-issues for some families, the WiFi is super slow, and the area around the dock has a lot of weeds. Our family of five had an amazing time, and thoroughly enjoyed our week in the house and on the lake!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S., Kenyon

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

Cozy bear

Great lay out, clean, lots of kitchen items available. Main bathroom hand towels and wash cloths were left in dryer and not in bathroom. Found them on the 3rd day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Amazing Place!

This Northwoods retreat was perfect! We had a group of 10 including 4 kids under 5. 😅 We enjoyed the large kitchen, serenity, the screened in porch, new dock and steps down. We caught some fish and a snapping turtle off the dock. The paddle boat was a hit and we rented a boat two of the days so we could explore. We saw 17 deer and 6 fawns and 4 turkeys one evening coming back from Birchwood. The property was clean and well organized. We didn't need to bring anything besides clothes and food. They have thought of everything! Kid toys, hi-chair, pack n play, fire pit chairs, cooler etc. We were pleasantly surprised with the cute s'mores kit they provided too! The owners were responsive to our questions and provided clear, prompt communication. We will definitely be planning another visit to Cozy Bear next year! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan and Emily Bunt

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Hi! - We're Dan and Emily and we love the Northwoods of Wisconsin and want to share this special area of the state! Our cabin is located just south of Hayward Lakes Area in a rather remote location called the “Blue Hills” in the Barron County Forest (only 2 hours from the Twin Cities). Nearby is the extensive Ice Age Hiking Trail, miles of ATV & snowmobile trails, fun Mount Christy Ski Hill, and thousands of acres of fresh-water lakes and forest land to explore! All seasons are beautiful in the Northwoods of WI! We hope you enjoy your time here as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We love how private and secluded this location is for our cabin! The cabin is located in a very quiet bay on Hemlock Lake and provides the best of relaxation on the peaceful bay while still being connected to Red Cedar lake for water sports and boating to bars and restaurants!

Languages:

English

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