Title: Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983100/105983030/e8a936a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983100/105983030/df46d83b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983100/105983030/1c1d7934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983100/105983030/435ca1ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105983100/105983030/cb2b60bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the shores of Big Lake Chetac, this vacation home offers a serene retreat. With lake views from every room except bathrooms and 2 family rooms to unwind in, this spacious abode features a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances like an air fryer and coffee maker. Enjoy outdoor activities such as ATV trails nearby or simply lounge by the fire pit on chilly evenings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! Welcome to the Northwoods! Our very clean, newly updated vacation home overlooks the beautiful Big Lake Chetac, north of Birchwood the "Bluegill Capitol." Relax and enjoy the lake views, the surrounding natural beauty of the forest and our abundant wild life. Big Lake Chetac and Little Birch Lake (connected by a channel) are known for a variety of fish including walleye, northern pike, bass, perch, crappie and Bluegill. Hundreds of miles of ATV and hiking trails (including the Tuscobia Trail) can be accessed in town and there is always a specialty boutique, craft shop to explore or a festival to attend (Hayward Fall Fair, the Birkebeiner, etc.) Please view the following link for more ideas: https://www.birchwoodwi.com/99-things-to-do Our home has lake views from every room except the bathrooms! The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized refrigerator, gas range/oven, microwave, dishes and silverware (toddler place settings and cups available), pots, pans, baking dishes, etc. Other equipment available is a blender, coffee maker (kcup or pot), food processor, toaster, crock pot, large roasting pans and an air fryer for your convenience. 4 burner Weber grill also available for use. The house is over 2,000 square feet to accommodate 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 family rooms. 3 bedrooms featuring king size beds, 1 full bath with tub/shower (knotty pine walls and beautiful tiled shower), kitchen and family room are located on the first floor. There are sliding glass doors that open to the deck and a breathtaking view from the family room! On the lower level, you will find the 4th bedroom with 2 queen beds, a family room with plenty of space for gathering, playing games and/or ping pong, watching TV and enjoying lake views. The second bath is on this level as well and is recently remodeled. Sliding doors lead to the patio and then just a few steps down to the dock. Bring your own boat (plenty of room for trailer parking and lake access nearby) or fishing boats and pontoons available for rent from nearby resorts. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit for a relaxing lakeside campfire. Separate fish cleaning house complete with sink, counter/cleaning area and freezer (seasonal). Lake access in winter, UTV and snowmobile can ride directly onto the ice. For our youngest guests we provide a high chair and pack 'n play. We are licensed by and compliant with all Sawyer County and State of Wisconsin laws and ordinances relating to Tourist Rooming Homes. New in 2024: All new furniture on first floor! Including sofas, kitchen table and chairs with hidden leaves, bed frames and mattresses. All rooms painted. Kitchen cabinets painted and new handles. New mattresses and bed frames also for queen beds on lower level. All new sheets and quilts. New dishes, silverware, coffee maker, grill, stemless martini glasses, shatterproof wine glasses and pots and pans. House generator for safety during power outages. Camera doorbell for your safety. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Table tennis ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37770000/37768000/37767960/0acc1962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northwoods Get Away! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## 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%7C45.72573%2C-91.49252&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p1OXikyw-atYwB-OPJGDH70jqhQ=) Birchwood, WI #### What's nearby - Lake Chetac - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Little Sissbagama Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km - Balsam Lake - 11 min drive - 12.5 km - Spider Lake - 17 min drive - 19.0 km - Lac Courte Oreilles - 19 min drive - 22.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Mary's Bluegill Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive - ‪BP - ‬10 min drive - ‪Chit Chat Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pine Ridge Resort - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lakefront Northwoods Retreat for Swimming, Fishing & Relaxing at The Bird House! located? > This family-friendly Birchwood vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Chetac and Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area. Little Sissbagama Lake and Birch Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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