6 Miles to Downtown Hayward! Full Recreation 500 Acre Lake; Quintessential Cabin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is 6 Miles to Downtown Hayward! Full Recreation 500 Acre Lake; Quintessential Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

Q: Where is 6 Miles to Downtown Hayward! Full Recreation 500 Acre Lake; Quintessential Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lac Courte Oreilles, Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation Park, and Schoolhouse Lake. Ring Lake and Grindstone Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Aug 20, 2024

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Week in Hayward

Spent a week with our college kids and our dog and had a great time. The cottage was cozy and very comfortable and close to town and John was a great host.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Aug 20, 2024

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Nice Cabin

Everything about the stay was consistent with the description and there were no surprises. Nice quiet lake perfect for relaxing on a pontoon boat. Cabin was comfortable and looked exactly like the photos.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Jul 3, 2024

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Great place to stay

Lovely cabin with great views of Lake Windigo. Perfect spot for weeklong getaway with family and friends. We enjoyed fishing, water activities, exploring the local Hayward attractions, and a little quiet time. Host was very responsive to any questions/concerns and made sure we had an enjoyable week. Would definitely return again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Aug 14, 2022

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Great week on the lake

Beautiful view of the lake from the cabin. Cabin was well stocked. The pontoon boat rental was a bonus. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Sep 27, 2023

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Great family getaway

We stayed at this cabin with our newborn and 3 kids under 7 and it was perfect! The bunk room and the outdoor playhouse provided hours of entertainment for the kids. The fast response from the owner on questions and needs was amazing. The kitchen was well stocked and the view was fantastic! Even with almost nonstop rain, we had a great time and would definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac L.

Sep 14, 2020

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An ideal home away from home

My family and I had the privilege to spend a week at this "honey hole" of a cabin and the past reviews were spot-on. Every aspect of the property exceeded our expectations. Our stay was extremely relaxing and yet it seemed like we were always doing something. The cabin was clean, spacious and very close to town. We are already looking into booking it again next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Jul 25, 2023

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A Gem in the Northwoods!

Beautiful property with all the amenities and more! The cabin is very close to the lake. The lake is very quiet and very sparsely populated. If your looking for the full “Up North” experience, this is it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Aug 4, 2019

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Great View

Nice lake with great views - enjoyed the peace and quiet of the lake/neighborhood also. Pictures are accurate as to cabin appearance. Thanks for use of the paddleboards.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

May 26, 2024

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Cabin Review - Windigo Lake

Great property! The views of the lake from the deck, primary bedroom, and upstairs living area are truly amazing. John is a wonderful host and quickly communicated when needed. Being close to both the Hayward and Stone Lake areas is another perk. The two bathrooms are newly renovated, and the bathtub downstairs was great for our infant. Finally, the cabin is pet-friendly and had plenty of room for our dog to run around and swim in the lake. We would definitely return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Jul 30, 2024

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Relaxation at its best!

We stayed with four adults and a baby and had a wonderful time. The best feature of the place is the great room. Windows on all sides over-looking the lake. It was a wonderful place to hang out with the baby. While the place doesn't have A/C there were plenty of fans and the lake breeze to keep things cool. The beds are super comfy. In fact, all the furniture was very comfortable! The lake is nice and shallow - easy to get in and out, even for old people. John is an excellent host offering us any assistance as needed. Great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen and Eugene R., Wauwatosa Wisconsin

Jul 11, 2023

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Relaxing trip on beautiful Lake Windigo

Our family group, consisting of eight adults and one dog, found the perfect place to gather for the week of July 4. John’s spacious cabin had the perfect setting on Lake Windigo with great lake views and access. We rented the pontoon for the week, and it was great for both fishing and exploring the lake. The cabin is well maintained and supplied with whatever you’d need, particularly in the kitchen. The WiFi was efficient, should you need it. Highly recommended if you are vacationing in the Hayward, WI area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R., Cogate

Sep 18, 2023

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Fat Tire 2023

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce B.

Feb 26, 2023

Liked: Communication, location

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Birkie 2023

Although this property is close to Hayward, it had some limitations for winter guests. We had fun anyway.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Dec 1, 2020

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Lovely Cabin Escape in the Northwoods

My family and I rented this cabin over Thanksgiving weekend for a "quarantine Thanksgiving" with just the 4 of us. The cabin provided us a much-needed cozy getaway. We hiked on a beautiful trail nearby, played board games, and watched movies. The kitchen was well-equipped for making all of our meals. We had plenty of room to spread out but spent most of our time in the comfy living room overlooking the lake. We enjoyed some gorgeous sunsets! I'm sure it's even more wonderful in the warmer months. John was fantastic and communicated with us before arrival. He went out of his way to make sure the cabin was ready for us. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Jun 29, 2022

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Wonderful Family Getaway

Our family just spent a fabulous week at the Knapek’s cabin. The view and location can’t be beat. Windigo Lake is beautiful and quiet. Our kids had a great time swimming off the dock and the lily pad. We also rented the pontoon boat just for a day and had a great time exploring the lake. Highly recommend taking advantage of the boat rental - it was one of rue highlights of our week. The cabin was very comfortable for our family of 5 with plenty of room to spread out inside - two full bathrooms definitely a plus! The outside space was great. We grilled and ate outside most nights. My husband and I both have family nearby and enjoyed entertaining a couple of nights at the cabin. John and Chris met us at the cabin when we arrived and were so kind to our family. One of our boys had a bit of sunburn and John brought over some aloe for him. They were nearby if we needed anything and really made us feel at home. We are already talking about returning next year. A really special place to make memories and relax as a family. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Jun 18, 2023

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The Family That Plays Together, Stays Together!

John met us in the driveway to give us a brief tour and orientation, enthusiastic about the idyllic Lake Windigo just feet away from the front of the cabin. The Wisconsin woods and water provide a perfect setting for this beautiful cabin. The kitchen is always the heart of the home, and this kitchen has a huge fridge and a great coffee maker, flanked on both ends by large tables for morning coffee, board games, and meals. We loved watching the hummingbirds visit the feeder outside the kitchen window as we gathered in that space. Among their eclectic cabin collection of books, there’s a book about the Wisconsin Supper Clubs, and we went to experience one of those during our week, and it was an experience! We loved the Lake, and the canoe, paddle boards, kayaks, and floating lily pad were all available for our use. We swam in the clear, cool waters and explored the lake in canoes and kayaks. There are turtles to see, loons, geese, and ducks on the lake, and other wildlife. There’s lots of comfortable outside seating on the large deck and down by the lake where we talked and laughed together. Our multigenerational family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and all the opportunities to play and relax. We had an age range of 18 to 82, and everyone was comfortable there. John was friendly and attentive without being intrusive, a commendable balance in a host. We are already planning our return trip for 2024 and have every confidence that it will be another wonderful week at Windigo!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mindy z.

Aug 9, 2023

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Easiest Lake Vacay EVER!

This cabin (and owner) exceeded our expectations. John was very communicative through the entire process. Directions were easy to follow and spot on. I was wondering how it would be with the owner staying next door but John was welcoming, helpful and non-intrusive. He came in because he was having tv trouble and on his way out took it upon himself to grab two bags of recycling we had sitting by the door disposing it for us! When I saw it was missing I thought, "that couldn't have been MY kids taking out trash without being asked!" Nope, it was John😊 The cabin had so many beautiful sitting areas with room for everyone. Even under the deck was a nice little swing for two. The view from the whole cabin was spectacular. The fishing was fantastic right off the dock. The water and floating pad were perfect for the kids and dogs to play. There was a little playhouse in the yard that my grandchildren adored and lots of quality toys for them to play with inside and out. It was clear and shallow enough to let the kids and dogs play for hours. There was lots of wildlife to view on the lake. Listening to the Loons was emotive and beautiful. We took advantage of the pontoon rental and enjoyed every minute. The boat is very roomy with accommodating seating. Our family of 9 would definitely recommend this wonderful cabin with the well stocked kitchen ANYDAY!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Jul 25, 2016

Our annual family northwoods getaway

John and Chris' cabin and property was the perfect setting for a memorable family vacation with three generations. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! Greeted warmly by John, who gave us a mini-tour of the cabin when we arrived, we instantly were drawn lakeside. The property truly is special - a cabin with tons of character, built close to the water on a beautiful bay with neighboring cabins, yet with a feeling of real seclusion and privacy. Between the dock, hammock, deck (great for morning coffee!) and *fabulous* family room with floor-to-ceiling screened windows, there are several options to enjoy the view, rain or shine. The fishing was rewarding - tons of nice-sized pan fish right off the dock - and we enjoyed kayaking and canoeing as well. (Plenty to explore on the lake if you're up for it!) We also enjoyed the loon couple that visited daily and serenaded us with that hauntingly beautiful call every night - the quintessential northwoods experience! Biking and hiking were a big part of our week - plenty of places to do both - and the town of Hayward is worth visiting. The cabin itself has a super layout with great common areas (did I mention the family room?) and plenty of private spaces, an open kitchen that's fun to work in and offers a nice view of the lake, and a thoughtfully and beautifully remodeled walk-out. We've stayed in many VRBOs and this layout was definitely one of our favorites. Finally, Chris and John couldn't have been more attentive. They happened to be staying above the garage on the property the week we rented, and were available anytime to answer questions, etc. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Jul 16, 2022

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Wonder-Full Windigo

Beautiful cabin, perfect lake, so much fun! Family of 6 (3 generations) plus our water loving dog….cozy but spacious cabin, very well stocked kitchen, plenty of room for all. Wonderful views of lake inside and out, GORGEOUS huge window views from cozy living room. Comfy places to sit (inside and out) to have coffee and gaze at lake and plan what to do first! Places for all of us to sit inside or out together for meals. Used the BBQ grill several meals and even caught enough fish to have a fish fry dinner. Plenty of room in kitchen, we made all our meals ….and baked muffins, birthday cake, bread and pies. Nice new big fridge and great gas stove/oven. 2 full bathrooms, great water pressure, lots of hot water for us all to take showers at the end of our blissful days. We enjoyed every Single second of our week! We rented the pontoon for the week (awesome) and found some great fishing spots….bluegill, crappie and even a 20 inch bass off the dock!! We swam (Heaven! Warm clear water), fished, kayaked, canoed, had campfires while gazing at lake. Paddled around and saw bullfrogs, turtles, loons, bald eagles. Watched a couple movies in the very comfortable living room on rainy nights. Played cards and Scrabble. Great selection of movies. Went into town (convenient) for an ice cream stop - West Side Dairy….huge scoops and homemade waffle cones. John (the cabin owner) was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. A special place! Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven John!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Sep 18, 2022

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Cozy cabin with breathtaking view of the lake

This is an adorable cabin on a gorgeous lake. If you are looking for a cozy place with gorgeous views that can accommodate a number of guests, this is the place. The owner is super friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is wonderful. I can't wait to visit next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kyong Hwa L., Woodbury, Minnesota

Jul 20, 2022

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Family reunion

We had good time overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Jun 21, 2022

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Perfect place to stay.

Our week at this cabin was great. The cabin was very clean with all kinds of room to maneuver with 8 people staying plus a dog. John was very friendly and helpful with anything we needed. We rented the pontoon which turned out to be a great decision. The lake was very quiet with little to no traffic. Great place to stay, 5 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Oct 27, 2021

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Fall family weekend

Had a great long weekend getaway at John’s cabin. This is a guest cabin on shared property that John stays at so he was there to let us in, walk through the cabin and check in process and to answer any question we had throughout the stay. The cabin is right on the water which is a rare find and makes for great views! Very comfortable. Highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Oct 20, 2021

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Charming and Comfortable Cabin With A Beautiful View

My husband and I stayed here with my parents for 3 nights at the end of September. We were very excited to book this cabin based on the description provided and we were not disappointed. It was exactly as described and the view from the living room and deck were absolutely beautiful. It is a lovely, peaceful cabin perfectly located on a mirror-like lake. The cabin was clean, spacious, well-kept, and comfortable and also a perfect combination of modern and “outdoorsy” feel. It had all the amenities that make you feel at home (kitchen appliances, internet, tv, hair dryer, washer/dryer, etc.). One of the reasons why we picked this cabin was because we thought it would be easy for my parents to navigate in terms of stairs and walking and they had no problem at all. The other reason was for the description of the view and it really does have a picture-perfect view from the family room and the spacious deck. We appreciated the extra touches, like the charming lake décor, comfortable furniture, three season room, extra large wooden table that we could all sit at, and the fire pit with Adirondack chairs – all nice extras that make a vacation that much more enjoyable. Most importantly, the owner, John, was super nice and friendly and made us feel comfortable and welcome. He contacted me immediately upon booking and was attentive and available the entire time and quickly responded to questions I had before arrival. We recommend this rental based on our superb experience and we hope to return next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Oct 2, 2021

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Northern Wisconsin/Hayward Retreat

John’s place has everything your family or friend group could want in a vacation getaway. From the living room window, our group of five enjoyed the stunning lake as it changed color and temperament throughout the day. We ventured daily onto the private lake to canoe and paddle board and bird watch. We alternated our meals inside and out to take in the woods and lake views and fall air. What else? Hiking and biking trails. Comfy beds. Well equipped kitchen. Fire pit. Collection of board games and novels. Pet friendly. Washer/dryer. TVs but we opted for the views out the window. Relaxation mixed with adventure. My definition of up north. We all gave the place 5 stars. Thank you John for sharing your wonderful cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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