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Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Escape to the serenity of this historic Sawyer County cabin, where modern comforts meet northwoods charm. With a full kitchen, WiFi, and smart TV, you'll feel right at home amidst the original 1898 tongue and groove ceilings. Enjoy private Lake Hayward frontage with canoe and life vests provided.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe!

New for 2021! Stay in one of the oldest homes in Sawyer County with private Lake Hayward frontage in your front yard and the Birkie trail, ATV and snowmobile trails in the backyard! You can hike, bike, ski, or ride the trails directly from the front (road) or back yard (trails). Plenty of parking. Cabin was completely renovated top to bottom in spring/summer of 2021. Enjoy serenity and northwoods feel but also close proximity to Hayward. (2 miles to main street) Canoe & life vests provided.

Cabin features original tongue and groove ceilings from 1898, but also has modern appliances in a full kitchen, wifi and a smart TV.

Three bedrooms are upstairs and the largest one boasts an outdoor porch. Downstairs you will find 2 bathrooms, the kitchen, another bedroom, the laundry room, and a living room with an electric fireplace and a large dining table for eating or games.

Very large yard and 3 acres you have all to yourself. Two docks and canoe for your use. Our lake frontage is not suitable for swimming but you can take the canoe out or just enjoy the lake views and songs of the red-winged blackbirds. Swimming is good at the Lake Hayward Beach, 1.5 miles away. Under 4 miles to Big Fish golf course and Hayward golf club.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

Please remove shoes indoors and do not move furniture other than chairs
Please let us know number of guests at the cabin at least 24 hours before arrival.

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

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

Property is also known as

Backyard Trails Lake Hayward With Kayaks!
Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with canoe! Cabin
Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with canoe! Hayward
Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with canoe! Cabin Hayward

About the neighborhood

Map
Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Hayward Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Nelson Lake - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Tequila Mexican Family Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coop's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hayward Lake, Lumberjack Bowl, and Sawyer County Historical Museum. National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum and Hayward Information Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Backyard Trails and Lake Hayward with Canoe! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Hayward Trip

The home was very nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wasn’t a bad little place

Not a bad little place, thankfully it wasn’t too hot, didn’t have ac throughout the house! Parking was tight with 2 trucks and trailer's. Location was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kesha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of us stayed for the Epic Bike Fest. The location as perfect as we were able to just ride to the start line. We loved this location in general, as it was out of town, but so close to downtown Hayward. Very cute and rustic feeling cabin. Well equipped with all the things as advertised. Amazing back yard and the bedrooms were spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Awesome Place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our two-night stay here. The large home was wonderful, and exactly as the pictures and description indicated. The place worked really well for the three of us, and it was spacious, comfortable, quiet, and clean. Everything we needed during our stay was provided, including a very extensive and useful welcome guide. Communication with Steven was excellent, and check-in/check-out was extremely easy with the key pad. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All phases of check in, daily maintenance, and checking out went perfectly. Property was as described and exceeded expectations: roominess, cleanliness, location, and much outside space for activities including a Mimi family reunion. Only small disappointment was no lake access so it was impossible to use the cabin’s canoe. This cabin is perfect for a large family or group of friends. It is an excellent value.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home was beautiful, meticulously clean, and unusually well arranged. VERY comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great option for outdoor weekend

Easy check-in with clear instruction. Clean, comfortable accommodation. Great option for outdoor weekend in Hayward!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J K.

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

Great place and great location!

We were in the area to ride the ATV trails and this location had perfect access to every place we wanted to go. The house was clean and well maintained. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janell M.

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

Birkie Trail Cabin

The cabin was quaint. It was very clean. Nice location. Steve answered all my questions promptly. I feel the kitchen could use better quality cooking utensils. Also, have some board games, decks of cards for your quest to use. Luckily we brought our own. We all agreed the beds are very uncomfortable. I get placing a rubber mattress pad on the mattresses, but you hear it with every move. We all didn't sleep well mostly because of the mattresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alzada B.

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

Worked out great!

Great landing spot for our time in Hayward competing in a youth hockey tournament.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Amazing property and location

Absolutley loved our stay. Property was clean and very nice. The location was very convienent being close to town, but also seeming secluded at the same time. Property owner was very kind and had great communication. Very nice stay, enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tammie S.

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

ATV Trip with Friends

Great location to go ATVing but with three couples and only one bedroom downstairs and no bathroom upstairs caused a big issue. No air in two of the bedrooms upstairs either.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Great Getaway

Wonderful place for our family for a 3 day getaway. If you enjoy canoeing, biking, this is the place. The Cabin was cute, clean, worked well for our family of 5. Equipped with what we needed for a short stay. Would revisit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Everything was as expected

Everything was as expected. Nice place and recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Family Vaca

My parents and my family got together for an extended weekend in this cabin. Its location is excellent, secluded yet very close to everything. The bugs and weather did not cooperate so we were stuck inside much of the trip. Additional living room seating would have helped but we were hoping to be outside more of the time. Overall, a very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Convenient location

We enjoyed this home for its convenient location to all the activities we came to Hayward for. We found the host quick responses to questions very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Highly Recommend

This cabin was perfect for our friends weekend. Easy access to the lake, where we spent the weekend fishing and canoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Hayward home

Pretty home. Backs up to Hayward Lake. Has access to a canoe and fire pit. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W., Hillsboro USA

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

Location was great!! Clean and comfortable.

Clean and comfortable. Loved the location and big yard. The house was beautiful and fit our family perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary C.

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

Same

Beastly hot and air conditioners and fans did not cool the house enough to sleep very well
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Newly renovated cozy home

This home is so clean and cozy. Great amount if indoor and outdoor space with large driveway. Very close to trails, shops and gas stations but yet quiet country feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L., Chippewa Falls

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

Up North Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The remodel job on this property was impressive. The weather was cool and rainy, but we enjoyed just relaxing in this cozy cabin. The owners made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to visit Hayward.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Robin A., Wyoming MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great property

Very clean Has most of the essentials Disappointed That we weren’t able to get on the ski trail right from the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Hunting weekend

The house was great, and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Hit the trails

Very clean, updated property. Close to downtown, could use a yard light. Quiet location close to trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021