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NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort

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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16311 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort

Come experience the turning of the leaves, fresh cranberry scones from Backwoods Coffee in Hayward, a campfire overlooking the peaceful McClain lake, or an ATV ride on beautiful fall trails. Indoors you'll find a wood burning fireplace, full coffee bar, 2 spacious King suites, 4 total bedrooms, and 3 baths. Don't forget to soak in all the vibrant colors from the luxurious hot tub. This is the place you've been looking for-come for the ultimate family fall getaway!

*The bathrooms on the first floor are newly renovated. The basement bathroom of the lake house has not been renovated, but is functional and a full bathroom.

RUNNERS/MOUNTAIN BIKERS:

Head out the door, down the peaceful lake road, and explore the nearby trails via the Gravel Pit Road trailhead/CAMBA MTN BIKE trail (.5 miles away) which leads to over 300 miles of mountain bike, ATV, and running trails.

FISHING INFO:

Discover excellent fishing opportunities on the Tiger Cat Flowage, known for its Class A musky waters. Catch musky, perch, and bluegill or try your luck fishing from our new dock for bass and panfish! A book with more detailed fishing information and maps is available in the Lake House.

SWIMMING INFO:

While swimming in McClain may not be ideal due to its mucky bottom, guests can enjoy a comfortable dip by attaching our provided lily pad to the end of the dock. For a change of scenery, swim off a pontoon or visit the island in the nearby lake for a fun beach experience. Re-create the beach-like fun for young children with our boat-themed sandbox, safely located away from the water.

BOATING INFO:

On McClain Lake there is a peaceful boating atmosphere due to a no-wake rule. However, if you still want to experience full rec activities, there is a navigable channel to Upper Twin Lake which is full rec from 10AM-5PM everyday.

While enjoying your day, make sure to stop by the Black Iron Grill, located 4 minutes away at the boat launch, where you can have a delicious meal right from your boat. If you would like to rent a pontoon, Hayward Power Sports at the same launch is your go-to place. They have everything you need for a great day on the water.

Once you've booked your trip, we'll send you an email with a discount code for 10% off your equipment rental (includes ATVs, snowmobiles, and pontoons). If you decide to bring your own boat, you will be pleased to know that there is plenty of parking available and a roundabout at the end of the drive to make maneuvering your boat a breeze. The resort has 2 docks for mooring boats so you can easily head out on the water without any hassle. Pack your gear and head out to enjoy a day filled with adventure and excitement on the lake!

ATV/UTV/SNOWMOBILERS:

The CAMBA bike trailhead is the closest trail access right at the end of Hildreth Road.

All town roads are ATV routes unless marked. Please use caution and drive slowly on our road so that we don't lose the privilege to drive on our road and because there are lots of neighbors who walk on the roads daily.
Snowmobiles may wish to access trails from the lake.

PARKING/DRIVEWAY:

Summer parking for 6+ cars and winter parking for 5 cars is provided. During winter, our neighbor's drive provides added convenience as our driveway is steep. 4WD is highly recommended during winter months.

DOG POLICY:

This property welcomes dogs. Any dogs on the property should be well-behaved, sociable, and not prone to excessive barking. Dogs must be registered with the host by signing a dog agreement. A maximum of 3 are permitted, and a $100 fee per dog will be charged for additional cleaning.

FAQ's
-What is included in my stay at Acorn Shores Resort?

The price of your stay at Acorn Shores Resort includes access to two separate buildings on the same lot. In addition to the comfortable and spacious bedrooms, you will have access to all the resort's amenities and facilities, including 2 full coffee bars, indoor wood burning fireplace (with firewood included), 2 outdoor fire pits,2 kayaks, a canoe, grill, spacious decks with plenty of outdoor seating, and more. Whether you're looking to relax, entertain, or explore, Acorn Shores has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.

-Can I bring a long trailer?

Yes, ample parking for both trailers and vehicles is available, and there is a round-about for turning trailers around.

-What do you do to prevent bugs?

While there may be few harmless insects that get through our defenses and into the house, both homes are regularly treated to minimize the presence of spiders, mosquitoes, ticks, and other insects.

-What is the depth like at the end of the dock?

The depth at the end of our dock is approximately 4 ft and suitable for boaters who wish to dock their boats. The length of the dock is currently 16 ft.

Is the grill gas or charcoal?

Our grill is a combination of charcoal and smoker, perfect for preparing delicious and succulent smoked meals for the entire family. Our goal is to keep vacation simple and stress-free for Mom! :-)

How close are the neighbors?

Our neighbors are 150 ft away and are retirees. Our homes are separated by a forested area. The no-wake rule on McClain Lake creates a peaceful and quiet environment. For more recreational boating activities, access the other lakes on the Tiger Cat chain through the navigable channel to Upper Twin.

-Can we get an early check-in/late check-out?

Early check-ins and late check-outs are available upon request and subject to availability. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and ensure a seamless and stress-free arrival and departure experience. Early check-ins before 3 PM may incur additional charges, based on availability.

-I have a group of 10 people or less, is this property for me?

If you have 10 people or less, just renting the lake house may be a better fit for your group. To see that listing, please visit https://www.vrbo.com/2630501.

OTHER THINGS TO DO:
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is just 10 minutes away and offers a wide range of activities. Families and wildlife enthusiasts will love a visit to the Wilderness Walk Zoo, located just 15 minutes from the property. You can also enjoy the many offerings of downtown Hayward, including the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Scheer's Lumberjack Show, both just 15 minutes away. And for a great brunch, the Robin's Nest Cafe is just 10 minutes away and one of our family's favorite spots!

AVAILABILITY:
June 22nd - 29th
August 17th - 29th
September 6th - 8th
September 13th - 15th

Property manager

Brittney Gradall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 50 lbs per pet
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is NOT allowed and is strictly enforced.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3350 sq ft (311 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 50 lbs per pet
Note from host: See house rules for dog policies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hayward, WI

What's nearby

  • Round Lake - 11 min drive
  • Tiger Cat Flowage - 15 min drive
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 18 min drive
  • Nelson Lake - 28 min drive
  • Lost Land Lake - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sevenwinds Casino, Lodge & Conference Center - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪D J's Dock - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sawmill Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Props Landing Waterfront Grille - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Hook Saloon and Smokehouse - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort located?

Located on a lake, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Hayward is within 6 mi (10 km) of Round Lake and Tiger Cat Flowage and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Chequamegon National Forest and Hayward Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

NEW! Wildwood Escapes-Acorn Shores Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakeside retreat
Our family had a wonderful stay at Acorn shores. The main house is spacious with great common space to hang out as well as comfortable bedrooms. The cottage was roomier than expected and offered extra flexibility in terms of sleeping arrangements. The mattresses are all very comfortable. The property offers lots of privacy and is very quiet. We enjoyed having access to kayaks to explore the lake. The hot tub was very nice to enjoy after a long day. The house was clean, well stocked with nice linens and overall a great place to stay for large groups or families. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great time at this spacious property. The lake is beautiful for kayaking and fishing. Very close to town. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Beautifully decorated house and cottage. Hosts very friendly and responsive to all questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week with family
We rented both the main house and cottage. Lots of space for 12+ people. Beautiful location with activities all around the area. We brought our pontoon and the launch was so close and the lake was so peaceful. We caught lots fish off the dock and out on the lakes. So much fun. Host was wonderful and very responsive with any questions or concerns we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
Great property with every amenity needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly open plan
The property was well stocked with extra touches. The bathrooms all had shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Appreciated the dog treats, coffee and snacks along with ingredients for s’mores. Very clean throughout and very comfortable beds and bedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., St ansgar Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
one last snowmobile trip
Great place to stay, the snow and being able to jump right on the lake was great. if you have a long trailer and lots of snow can make the driveway a little tight. clean place and great owners! would def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter getaway
We had a very enjoyable stay here. Host has excellent communication. Great location to ski trails and town. Lovely view over the lake. It was very clean and had pretty much everything you need. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and area
Great stay! The property was spacious and the larger house with smaller cabin was a great fit for our group. The only downfall was the driveway for trailer parking. Not ideal. Everything else was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Low-key 40th birthday
Excellent communication, accurate amenities. Was a great place to stay in the winter with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delores W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a wonderful family getaway with our adult children and grandchildren. We all had a cozy place to sleep and great spaces to gather this chilly fall weekend. We would highly recommended this cabin and lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acorn shores
We had a great experience here, zero issues. Brittney was easy to contact and very responsive. We also lucked out with peak fall colors and beautiful weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for a big group!
We had a great stay at this property! Unfortunately when check in time came the owner had sent 2 separate emails. One with the Wi-Fi information and other with the access code. The Wi-Fi email went to my spam and I didn’t notice until after the whole trip was over. There is no cell service at the property so we had to drive closer to town to email her for the Wi-Fi info and she was in Africa so we didn’t get the info until the next day. There was no welcome binder on the property with Wi-Fi info or other information. The heat was not working in the cabin building and had no way to get ahold of her. The first night we had to sleep in a pretty cold cabin but there were lots of blankets but the babies had to be in the main lake home for warmth. The next day once we we had Wi-Fi and could exchange emails she sent the maintenance man and he couldn’t figure it out so then she sent out the HVAC guy who came and all he had to do was relight the pilot light. Something I think the maintenance man could have done. After that the place warmed up nicely! A few of our group ended up not making it but there was lots of space for playing and sleeping! The yard was dug up due to a septic issue so it was pretty dirty and messy everywhere but the kids loved digging in the dirt. 40$ for firewood I think is a high price especially since we only got to have 1 fire. We would definitely return the location near Hayward is great for my family and the property has such great space!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor Party Win!
Acorn Shores was a perfect spot for our bachelor party! Property owners were great to work with. Amenities were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cale G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to disconnect and relax
This was my first time to Hayward. I had been told it was beautiful, but WOW! Venue was nothing short of beautiful. Only down side of this place was the access road did not allow ATV/UTV traffic.. but there was an unload point 4 minutes away. Just required some unexpected planning to get rigs from the house to the trails… driveway is steep and tight. Small trailer would be just fine, but I wouldn’t try to take a 30’ enclosed down it. quiet and safe neighborhood. Calm and clean lake to kayak and canoe on. If possible, be sure to take in the sunset from the dock some evening! Inside of house was very clean and functional for our group of 9. Overall, outstanding experience, Andrew and Brittney were awesome to work with! Got the opportunity to briefly meet both of them when we arrived. Very down to earth people. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jared A.

Liked: Cleanliness
UTV trip
House & cottage were as expected, although the remodeling phase in basement bedroom was not noted. Many areas are in an updating phase, but otherwise house fit all of our needs. Very tight to turn around trailers, but there is a connecting drive that we were fortunately able to use upon departure. Dirty dishes is dishwasher when we arrived, clothes dryer still full of linens as well. Floors and deck needed a good sweeping. Expensive cleaning fee and not well cleaned when we arrived. Overall nice property, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acorn Shores exceeded our expectations
Acorn Shores was a perfect fit for a long weekend! Brittney and Andrew were fantastic hosts - quick to respond, attentive to the little details, open to our dog coming on the trip, and very welcoming! We have stayed on the Tiger Cat Flowage three times previously and knew we were going to have a great time kayaking. The house at Acorn Shores was closer to our own home than a cabin. We wouldn’t hesitate to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022