Title: Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake - 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 cabin # Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake Beachfront cabin for sun and fun ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141500/34141410/985fecd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141500/34141410/6bb27e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141500/34141410/bc5eb3c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141500/34141410/2016a8e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141500/34141410/1ee807eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene log cabin retreat in northern Wisconsin, where the beauty of Leader Lake awaits. Unwind in the master suite with a king-size bed and sunken spa tub, or gather around the fieldstone gas fireplace in the main living room. Enjoy water activities on the pontoon, canoe & paddle boat included with your stay. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake This is a non-smoking cabin. Please note that the use of the pontoon, canoe & paddle boat is included with your stay at no extra cost. Summary: Beds: 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, and a bunk bed, Plenty of room for a blow-up mattress. Bath: 1 up 1 down Kitchen: Everything you need, Gas Stove, 2 Charcoal grills outside Charcoal Kitchen Table, Unique Wooden Bar, Updated Tv's connected to the Internet, New Bathroom with Washer and Dryer (2024) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Getaway from it all and enjoy the vacation you and your family have been thinking about throughout the long cold mid-western winter in this all private, beautiful log cabin that has two bedrooms on the main floor and a second story addition which includes a master suite that would envy that of almost any luxury hotel. The two bedrooms downstairs could sleep 5 comfortably as one has a queen bed and the other has bunk beds consisting of a double on the bottom and a twin on top and a full bath that separates the two rooms, it also includes stackable washer & dryer. We added a queen bed upstairs to help accommodate more guests both beds have a door between them and are private. The master suite has a king-size bed, standing closet, 3/4 bath including a sunken spa tub with jet ports, sink & toilet. Enjoy an unbeatable view from the master suite through an entire wall of glass that overlooks Leader Lake. If you get a little chilly at night click the fieldstone fireplace remote to get as comfy as you want or to simply enjoy the ambiance of this beautiful room with your partner. Feel the deep padded carpet beneath your feet when you take in the surroundings of this beautiful lake property from the master suite. There is also a loft upstairs separated from the master by sliding glass doors this room now has a bed in it as well as room for an air mattress to sleep more people if needed. The main family living room has a large fieldstone gas fireplace, ceiling fan, couch, card table, and chairs to rest, talk amongst yourselves, or watch your favorite movies on the 65 inch Samsung smart tv. If your party needs more room for sleeping bags this living area would be a great place for up to as many as 3-4 sleeping bags. The kitchen has also remodeled (2012) to include a chef's gas stove/oven, refrigerator with water/ice, large dining table, buddy bar type serving table, a lot of natural light, and beautiful resurfaced and polyurethaned log walls and woodwork. No need to bring any of your kitchen from home as this kitchen has everything you will need when you make some of your favorite dishes from home or when you prepare your freshly caught walleye, northern, small & largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills or sunfish. Throughout the day & evening, everyone can sit and enjoy the sites & sounds of nature from the enormous screened in front porch which measures approximately 7' x 30'. The porch also has an extra refrigerator/freezer. Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to the lake's loons singing their song or at night on the porch you can sit by the light of the moon & the stars or turn on the porch lights. Just outside the porch is a charcoal grill for your use. You can also start a fire on the beach at night just a few feet from the large dock and surround it with your favorite campfire chairs for everyone's favorites... smores. If you're not out on the five-person pontoon, on the water in the paddle boat, canoe or fishing from the aluminum dock then why not take a nice relaxing sauna from the log cabin sauna, located just steps beyond the main cabin. The outside was left original aside from a few new nails or screws but wanted to leave the exterior with its original charm that can not be duplicated. The inside is a different story. There is a separate shower room just before entering the sauna, with new cedar-lined walls and ceiling, benches, and stove. After the sauna run if you dare to the lake for an immediate cool down in the warm water of Leader Lake. Enjoy the 290' of sandy beach frontage, explore the property while there and pick your own blueberries (if in season), fish, swim, take a leisurely hike over the 15 acres and if you brought your ATV's or utv's ride the sandy trails that are all around the area and most of all... Enjoy yourselves and each other in the deep woods of northern Wisconsin and make the most of your hard-earned, well-deserved vacation. And if you read all of this thank you, please don't hesitate to contact us with questions. We truly love this area and have an additional cabin on the same lake as well as a campground with a bar and restaurant just down the road. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming 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 - Unit size: 3,500 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93470000/93469500/93469406/0ee88ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious lakefront cabin on beautiful sand bottom Leader Lake. 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We appreciate guest that do there best to leave the place as they found it. We typically only have 3 hours to turn it around. Anything helps ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $50 per pet Cleaning Fee ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children need to be supervised at all times. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99 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 ## 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%7C46.19834%2C-91.86738&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-i0pKKUKe0LV105kl0B-_0MGpFc=) Gordon, WI #### What's nearby - Whitefish Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Pickerel Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km - Minong Flowage - 14 min drive - 6.9 km - Snipe Lake - 15 min drive - 7.6 km - Crystal Lake - 17 min drive - 10.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Circle Pines - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bootleggers - ‬20 min drive - ‪Seaman's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Northshore Resort - ‬29 min drive - ‪The Lookout - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake located? > Nestled on the beach, this Gordon cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Leader Lake, Pickerel Lake, and Whitefish Lake. Apple Lake and Minong Flowage are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Log Cabin with Pontoon, Beautiful Spring Fed Sand Bottom Leader Lake Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ### 8.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra G. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time in Gordon! Highly recommended a stay here. Pristine lake, beautiful cabin and Thomas is so friendly and helpful. ##### Alexandra G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brian h. Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay a very nice updated cabin on a clean lake with a nice beach and sauna. ##### brian h. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah P. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gordon Cabin The cabin is very cute, huge, certainly can accommodate many people. Beautiful windows, views upstairs etc. The upstairs bedroom is unique, but fun. The pontoon boat ran well, and it was nice to have a canoe, the lake is stunning so clear! The kitchen had all the amenities needed, and the beds were very comfortable. The small living room was very cozy. The screened porch was a beautiful space for morning, coffee, and playing games at night. However, when we arrived, we did have to clean it. There was dust and spiderwebs all around the old furniture in the corner as well as the main table. We were excited to use the sauna, but unfortunately it had not been locked up and was very dirty, likely from animals using it as shelter. Honestly, the cabin will be beautiful when complete, but it’s very apparent that it is still being renovated and perhaps maybe not quite ready for guests without an explanation that it is under renovation.Did certainly enjoy our our stay… ##### Deborah P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill w. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent getaway Owner was accommodating for supplies. ##### Bill w. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin H. Oct 6, 2017 #### Quiet family friendly cabin Kids enjoyed swimming during the day and fishing off the dock at dusk, along with pontoon cruises during the evening. Would love to come back some day! ##### Justin H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantel M. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake, beautiful cabin We enjoyed this cabin and Leader lake so much. Clarity of the lake is incredible. Perfect for swimming. Nice private location. Owner was very responsive. Would definitely return! ##### Chantel M. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie W. Jul 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect and quiet vacation spot for the whole family Place was clean and well-stocked with everything that we needed (and forgot). Beds were unbelievable comfortable, great supply of all linens, two refrigerators (NICE!), airy large porch for meals and games, beautiful lake, great pontoon for our use. We could go on and on. We have stayed at many vacation rentals and this place was awesome. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL WEEK!! ##### Stephanie W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Al G. Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful secluded family getaway We spent a relaxing week with our family at the Paine cabin. We had seven adults and never felt crowded. We spent the most time on the screen porch and enjoyed the cool breeze. Having deer, eagles, and loons to watch added to the relaxed atmosphere. The sand beach, crystal clear water, and pontoon were much appreciated. The well-stocked kitchen and large charcoal grill made meal prep easy. We are looking at future dates for a return trip! ##### Al G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cabin getaway We booked this rental for our adult and teen children to join us for a week. Everyone had a wonderful time. The beach and lake are beautiful and clean. Everyone loved having the canoe, paddle boat, pontoon and floating dock to use. The fishing was great, even right off the dock. The cabin was very clean and accommodating, we had everything we needed for the whole week. It was nice to bring our dogs and have the huge front porch for them. The owner checked in a couple times to see if we needed anything which was nice. The upstairs bedroom does have a wall-less bathroom which was interesting but a beautiful view from all sides. We would love to come stay again and miss the tranquility already. ##### Michelle C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Patrick & Amanda L. Jun 26, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Made the best out of a bad start We were pretty disappointed with the property when we arrived. Grass had not been cut (we stayed mid June), garbage and lawn tools were all over the yard, the screen porch was VERY dirty (pine needles piled up on the ledge and half of the screens were so filthy you couldn't see through). We were told the people who stayed before us had left out food so mice had gotten in, but there is a serious mouse problem and, from what we saw, no exterminator was there recently to fix holes or anything like that. There were no fire/smoke alarms (the brackets were all there but no alarms). There was no A/C, which we knew about, but not every room had a fan nor could a window be opened. Our room had a window, but the screen wasn't even the correct size for the window. The host did call someone to help us with some of these issues, and we greatly appreciated Tyler's help and working with us. We wished all of this had been taken care of BEFORE our stay!The positives were the lake. We stayed cool on the humid 90 degree days with swimming in the clear, sandy water. The fishing was great, too, right from the dock. The pontoon boat, although smaller than expected, did work with some minor issues that the host made us aware of upon arriving at our stay.We won't be staying again, the property wasn't even ready for our stay upon arrival! ##### Patrick & Amanda L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Holly C. Jul 19, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Disappointing The cabin needs to be cleaned. It had lots of bugs and cobwebs. The dryer didn’t work until the last few days of our stay. ##### Holly C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Evelyn C., Minneapolis, MN Jun 2, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not as advertised. Beautiful lake and location. Items that did not work: shower in the sauna, oven, burners on stove lite with a huge blast of flame, cloths washer, fireplace in master suite. A lot of ashes in all wood burning items. Dead mouse smell, was the worst in master suite. Dog loved swimming. ##### Evelyn C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim B. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you want in a vacation This place was everything we wanted for our 2023 summer vacation - a nice sized lake home able to accommodate plenty of family on a terrific lake. You had to love the unique and amazing second floor featuring a combined master bedroom and bath with fantastic views of the lake. Property owner Thomas was the best communicator I've encountered in my over 10 years of renting on VRBO. The lake itself was crystal clear, it really does have a clean sandy beach, peaceful, and offered steady fishing to the dedicated fisherman. If you want to have a change of pace there are plenty of things to do in and around the area (Gordon Dam Park, Solon Springs, the Pogo Harbor Inn Bar on county T) but we were just happy to stare at the lake from the full span front porch and wile away the hours until the sun fully set. This place is in a highly wooded area on a lake, and like all properties in these settings, you should come equipped with a good supply of mosquito spray and be prepared to swat a few insect friends that manage to make their way indoors with you. ##### Tim B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julie B., HAYFIELD Aug 3, 2018 #### The property is beautiful,on a pristine lake, but driveway much to be desired We spent a lovely week in a beautiful log cabin on clear Leader Lake. The ad for this cabin had some false advertising however. There was no cable TV, no TV at all, no WiFi which our college grand daughter needed for her summer online classes and assignments that came due, and no cell phone service, except out on the lake. The log cabin is very nice and spacious enough for our family. The kitchen was well supplied with pots,pans ,dishes and utensils. It was very nice to have one refrigerator in the kitchen and one on the spacious front porch.The driveway was horrible, we could not begin to get our enclosed trailer with the atv's down the driveway and I'm sure if you were to drive it in a regular car you would be bottoming out. There are so many issues that need to be addressed to make for a more pleasant stay, such as repair the huge holes in the screened in porch, take care of the mouse and rodent problem, repair the hole in chinking in the living room where the mice frolic. The permit on the pontoon had expired in March, only one paddle for the canoe,80% of the light bulbs did not work and not a single battery for any of the remotes to watch a movie. Like I said, we had a lovely time together as a family with our married children, making do with what we had. It was a beautiful lake to swim, kayak, and fish. The property is very beautiful with the tall,tall pines and the lovely log cabin (home) on a pristine lake.We all enjoyed our stay. ##### Julie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine K. Aug 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Lakeshore The star of this cabin is the lakeshore location; the lake is sandy with clear water and not super busy with boat traffic. The pontoon was a nice bonus, it looks small but is actually a great size for this lake. Definitely take the canoe to inlet to the other lake, you will go through a magical Disneyesque lagoon to another lake that somehow is even sandier. The owner has truly thought of everything you will need to enjoy your time here. Stop loading up your car, trust me this cabin has it all!! Forgot our blue tooth speaker, bam one in the drawer; wouldn't it be nice to wake up and do yoga on the the dock?, bam yoga mat by the beach chairs. Plenty of grills to choose from, husband was obsessed with the pellet grill. I noticed when I booked the cabin, the pictures are from 2015 so I was a little nervous that it would be run down, but no, it is very well maintained and everything was immaculately clean (for a cabin that allows dogs-we did not see one dog hair from a previous guest!). Having a large master suite when hosting friends was amazing-just a place to sit and have coffee and hide away for a minute. I saw other reviews that people complained about taking their trash, I consider this the norm with any cabin...anyway the transfer station in Gordan is free (well, they said they would charge if you were a jerk, so maybe that was the other reviewer's issue?), they were super friendly and it has a small thrift shop area. The WIFI was great, reached all the way to the beach and was able to stream TV and phones no issue (the TV had Disney+ whether that was left by another guest or paid by the owner). This is a great cabin find and would definitely come back! ##### Kristine K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carolyn J. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Nice location, but mouse problem needs addressing This rental looked really nice from the pictures, and it is in a beautiful location. Our biggest problem is that there is a severe rodent problem. We brought groceries and had them on the counter overnight when we first got to the cabin, and the next morning they had been eaten by mice, eaten through sealed bags.... We also had a plate with crumbs left on it in the kitchen overnight, and the next morning it had mouse droppings on it. We threw away the ruined food and sealed the remainder in our suitcases, and didn't leave anything out (after reporting it to the owner, who said in the woods that you couldn't keep them out). Well the rest of the week every morning there were new mouse droppings on the kitchen counters, on the bathroom floor, and on the shelves next to one of the beds. When changing the garbage bag we even found a dead one in the bottom of one of the garbage cans, and even found mouse droppings upstairs (at first we thought they were only on the main floor). I'm sure the mouse problem can hopefully be fixed. I am not a stranger to rural or forested areas, and have gone to many rural Wisconsin rentals and have never had a problem like this (particularly to this degree). Something else just to be aware of is that there are no drapes on any of the windows except in one bedroom on the first floor, even in the bathrooms which don't have privacy windows. The weird upstairs "bathroom" toilet is literally right in front of the window at toilet level. There was at least a curtain rod on the bathroom with the shower, so I was able to put a towel on it to cover the window. It is a really pretty view, especially from upstairs, but there are definitely times you want to be able to have some privacy, like when changing or going to the bathroom at least. ##### Carolyn J. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tony P. Sep 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Some items were in disrepair The place was great except for a few things. The owner had stated he would have a new modem, NOT, no internet or TV, and even no RCA cables that would connect to the DVD player, not that big of a problem for us but your word should be good. He also stated that the boat heat alarm would sound if you idled too long, it sounded if you idled at all. Made the boat unusable for trolling. General condition of boat was poor. The house was very nice and our dog enjoyed being off leash for the entire week. The lake was nice, very clear and fishing was fun mostly off the dock. ##### Tony P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. Aug 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Leader lake vacation Everything was fine except for the shower door. ##### John F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy R. Jun 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Lake, nice property We had a great time. It was a nice retreat on a quiet lake. ##### Amy R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry B. Oct 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and Relaxing Loved the property and woods. So relaxing to watch the deer and black squirrels in the yard. Bass Lake was calm and we used the pontoon almost daily. We loved the location as it was close to drive to sight see in Duluth MN. ##### Jerry B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. Sep 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thomas was a great host and the location was super.We were all suprised by the clarity of the water. We had a great time. The location was great and the cabin had plenty of room. It was very private but still only 30 minutes from downtown Hayward ##### John S. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly V. Aug 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy little oasis:) Fabulous! Great location on a quaint lake. Loved our stay. Only issue for us was the Jack and Jill bathroom that separated the main level bedrooms. We got locked out several times overnight😉Would go again! ##### Holly V. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Adam W. Aug 24, 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly The Good— Rustic, beautiful log cabin with a big yard, nice beach, and pontoon. We especially enjoyed the screened porch and the beach area. This is an excellent location for a family vacation. The Bad— Cleaning was not very thorough prior to our arrival. Some trash was left from the previous renters as well as their food in the refrigerator. There was also a smell of dead animal in one of the bedrooms. One of the globes covering a lightbulb fell out of a hanging light. The property manager accused us of breaking it; however, it just fell out as it was only secured by two screws instead of the standard three or four. They did not charge us for it, however. Despite the additional guest charge, which I was told was for cleaning, you are responsible for hauling your own trash to the dump—bad news if you don’t have a truck. The Ugly— There is something wrong with their septic tank. When we ran water or when it rained, sewage was leaking out of the top of the tank into the yard. The smell was so bad on the first night that three members of our party slept in their cars. They needed open windows in the cabin for air (since there is no AC), and the smell overwhelmed them. Two of them went home the next day. I spoke with the property manager about this. He commented that the sewage smell meant the septic was working—anyone who has ever had a septic system will tell you that the opposite of that is true, and that it presents a safety hazard. He did agree to a partial refund in exchange for a five-star review. However, he never processed my refund, and every effort from me or VRBO has not prompted him to do so. Dealing with this situation has turned this experience into the most negative travel experience I’ve had using VRBO. ##### Adam W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy C. Aug 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As good as advertised! The property was great, as expected, and we had a wonderful time. Thomas was outstanding to communicate with and helped with all our questions. ##### Andy C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily B., West St. Paul Jun 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, Location, Location! We enjoyed our time at beautiful Leader Lake. We found what we were looking for in a pet and kid friendly cabin on a mostly sand bottom lake with a nice dock with decent fishing, great swimming and the pontoon included in the rental. We loved being on the screened in porch over looking the lake. We were about 30 minutes from Hayward, so on the one rainy day, we were able to go do some shopping, go to restaurants, etc. It would have been 5 stars except for a few minor maintenance / house-keeping issues. It really needs to be included in description that all trash needs to be packed out and taken to next town over's dump and the dump is only open on certain days of the week. ##### Emily B. 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