Title: Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99280000/99273500/99273484/bb303913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99280000/99273500/99273484/d497e728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99280000/99273500/99273484/440ffa22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99280000/99273500/99273484/fad40f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99280000/99273500/99273484/296fe2af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in beautiful Birchwood, WI, this spacious lake home on Lake Chetac offers a warm welcome with its large 2+ acre yard and waterfront views. With five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, it's perfect for large groups who can enjoy the cozy wood burning fireplaces, game room with pool table and arcade style games, Smart TVs, free WI-FI. Take advantage of outdoor activities like kayaking or fishing from the dock. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI Available year-round: Vacation in this spacious lake home with beautiful views, large 2+ acre yard, and waterfront on Big Chetac Lake in beautiful Birchwood, WI. Nestled in the northwest shore, this property is closely situated to Birchwood, Hayward, Stone Lake, Rice Lake, and Spooner. This cabin retreat has all the comforts of home and more. Great space for large groups with five bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Per the new 2025 Sawyer County Boarding Room Ordinance rules, this lake home currently sleeps up to 14 total guests until 9/1/25. Beginning 9/2/25 and thereafter, occupancy maximum is 12 guests. There are a total of five spacious bedrooms, six queen sized beds, one king sized bed, one pull-out sofa bed, and one futon available for use. Feel right at home with amenities such as: a large fully stocked kitchen (with dishes, pots, pans, and small appliances), and two cozy wood burning fireplaces. Indoor activities available include a game room with a pool table, foosball, video games (PS2), arcade style game (Pacman), DVD and VHS movies. There are board games, puzzles, crafts, cards, wet bar, Smart TVs, and free WI-FI. \*Additional household amenities include: refrigerator, microwave, stovetop/oven, dishwasher, toaster, countertop ice maker, blender, coffee pot, waffle maker, electric frying pan, Kuerig, hair dryers (in each bathroom), washer, dryer, iron, bed linens, and bathroom towels (1 set per guest: 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth) Also available: Children's dishes, Pack 'N Play (2), crib sheets, baby gate, step stools in the two general bathrooms, highchair, and booster seat. There is a second, full-sized refrigerator available for guest use in the garage. There is a sprawling backyard leading down to the lake front with outdoor activity equipment including fishing poles (stored in garage), kayaks, a pedal boat, and outdoor gas grill (spare propane tanks for grill available in garage for guest use). You will enjoy the sunset views from the large two-level deck with plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining, as well as a walk-out basement covered patio. Roasting marshmallows around the large outdoor fire pit is a must! You will also find a dock available for fishing and securing your own boat. Take a walk along the spacious 2+ acre grounds or take advantage of the miles and miles of 4-wheeler/snowmobile trails nearby with some starting right outside your door! Big Chetac Lake is a phenomenal 2400-acre fishing lake located in Sawyer County. It has a maximum depth of 26 feet. This lake is known for excellent fishing with plenty of bluegill, large-mouth bass, northern pike, small-mouth bass, and walleye. You can fish right from the dock or even ice fish in the winter. Big Chetac Lake has plenty of room for all kinds of water sports: swimming, water-skiing, sailing, pontooning, canoeing, paddleboats, kayaks or wave runners. Rent our pontoon for an additional fee, bring your own boat, or rent one nearby and use the public landing and secure to our dock. Enjoy boating and waterskiing on this six-mile lake and venture over to connected Birch Lake if you desire. Lake clarity can vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions. This lake home is close to recreational trails for ATV, snowmobiling, biking and hiking. The Tuscobia Trail is the main off road/ATV trail. It runs about 65 miles and is very well marked. Additionally, The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath entirely within Wisconsin and is nearby to hike some of the state's most beautiful natural areas. For biking, the Chequamegon National Forest offers miles and miles of trails. In the winter, when the snow flies and the lake freezes over, you will find plenty of new adventures! Fabulous snowmobiling can be found on the hundreds of miles of local trails. These trails are part of the largest network of snowmobiling trails in the Midwest. If cross country skiing is your thing, the American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race occurs every year in nearby Cable, WI. Or, you can ​bring your own cross-country skis and go out across the lake. If you're looking for cross country trails, then try Nordic Woods, Beaver Brook, Ice Age Trail, or the famed Birkebeiner Trail. There are MANY options for bars, restaurants, and shopping all nearby. ~POLICIES~ \-Guests responsible for any damages incurred during rental \-NO FIREWORKS of any kind \-Limit of 14 guests total until 9/2/25-then 12 guests total \-No Smoking \-No Pets \-No events, parties, or large gatherings \-Must be at least 25 years old to book \-Additional fees and taxes may apply \-Photo ID may be required upon check-in \-Please observe quiet hours of 11:00pm-7:00am ~Guests required to provide own paper products, soap, laundry soap, beach towels, any additional bath towels, and toiletries ~ADDITIONAL INFORMATION~ \-This property is located in a rural area, so cell phone service and Wi-Fi can sometimes be spotty. it is recommended that guests use WiFi calling if cellular service is spotty. \-This vacation property is a two-level home, so there are interior stairs to the lower-level bedrooms #4 & #5, bathroom #3, lower-level living room, game room, laundry room, etc. ~There are exterior steps leading to the lower portion of the property and lakeshore/dock. ~Primary bedroom #1 has a full bathroom en suite. Remaining four bedrooms share the two additional general full bathrooms located on each level. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,800 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Please bring used sheets and pillow cases to laundry room. King bed sheets should be placed in labeled laundry basket to keep separate from other queen sized bed sheets. Leave bed covers in bedrooms Please bring used towels to laundry basket. Please load and start dishwasher, remove all food and drinks from refrigerator, and take out all trash. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules \*No fireworks of any kind \*Observe quiet hours 11pm-7am \*Provide own paper products (toilet paper, paper towel) and toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.74241%2C-91.46176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WWs-z0kvEzha3MZnH8LMWG1eHDY=) Birchwood, WI #### What's nearby - Lake Chetac - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles - Little Sissbagama Lake - 14 min drive - 5.2 miles - Edgewater Town Hall - 22 min drive - 6.9 miles - Balsam Lake - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles - Big Sissbagama Lake - 23 min drive - 7.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Chit Chat Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pine Ridge Resort - ‬15 min drive - ‪Sportsmans Lodge - ‬17 min drive - ‪Mama Roppe's Railside - ‬18 min drive - ‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI located? > This family-friendly Birchwood holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Chetac and Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Grutt Island and Little Sissbagama Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birchwood Haven-Wooded Lakefront Cabin Retreat on Big Chetac Lake, Birchwood WI Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birkie Weekend A beautiful winter location and property. Spacious, inviting and comfortable home. Friendly, helpful and responsive hosts. ##### Dawn C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan K. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We had a great time on our family vacation week at this home! The home was perfect for 3 families and was as advertised. We also very much enjoyed the lake and Birchwood area. Lots to do for the adults and children. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Dan K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann O. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A memorable summer getaway We were very happy to stay at this beautiful home for our annual family summer kick-off week. The home was perfect for our growing family! Thank you to our hosts for providing us a comfortable and lovely get-away. ##### Ann O. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter H. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great large family vacation Big house, well appointed, very nice. Everything was in great shape, the large amount of supplies/equipment/entertainment provided was great. Pretty much anything we needed, or could need was there. The lake is great, the location on the lake is great. Would rent again. ##### Peter H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H. 29 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birke Base Camp Great location and set-up to use as a base camp for the American Birkebeiner. 30 min to Hayward and 1hr to Trailhead in Cable. ##### Jason H. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daphne J. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation 2024 Great home. Great location. Enough space for 10 adults and 3 little ones. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities on site. Our family could be together but had own space when wanting. Thanks for sharing your home! ##### Daphne J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve G. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! \*Exceptional communication/support from owners\*Clean and well kept\*Very well stocked (especially the kitchen)\*Large - comfortably slept 11 adults & 1 toddler\*Great gathering areas on both levels of the home\*Large two-level deck for hanging out\*Plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and boat trailers\*Great fishing lake (pan fishing in mid June)Just want to emphasized the first point above - I can't say enough positive things about the exceptional communication with the owners - quickly responsive with detailed information. ##### Steve G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee W. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place! Such a cozy and warm home on a beautiful lake! The teens loved their “den” in the basement and had a blast playing pool and Ms. Pac Man. Less than 30 minutes to Hayward. Super quiet lake- very little in the way of other boats and jet skis. The kitchen was super well stocked. We will be back! ##### Renee W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M D. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous home for our extended family! Lots of room for everyone and all our activities. This beautiful spacious home had everything we needed - Our adult daughters and sons in law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law with spouses all had separate Q bedrooms! renting your great pontoon put the cherry on top of our Lake Chetak great week! Thank you!!! ##### M D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan W. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful The property is just as described, and worked perfectly for 6 adults and 2 kids. The kitchen is stocked with pretty much anything you would need, and there were plenty of games/activities for the kids. Adults and kids loved playing Foosball and PacMan in the basement. There was plenty of room at the pier for all of our boats and we were able to take them out every day we were there. Communication was fantastic and any questions we had were answered very quickly. We had a great time. Thank you for the great week! ##### Megan W. 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