Cabin 1 - Cozy Lakeside Cabin with 1 Boat Slip Included | Cabin in Birchwood

9.8 (40 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Birchwood Cabin | Cabin 1 - Cozy Lakeside Cabin with 1 Boat Slip Included

2 Bedroom Cabin in Birchwood

Long before interstates and smartphones, families from Chicago and Minneapolis packed the car and headed north for cool nights, bluegill suppers, and weeks that moved at the pace of the lake. The Birch–Chetac chain was part of that classic summer migration—first by rail to nearby towns, then by highway—feeding a century-long tradition of simple cabins, shared docks, and neighbors you knew by their boat.
Our little Resort and Campground was part of that golden era—built in the 1950s, when cozy, simple cabins were close to the water, mornings started with a thermos and a tackle box, and time moved at the pace of the waves.
We’ve kept that spirit alive. Cabin 1 is a 500 sq. ft. 2 bedroom that sits just steps from the shoreline, where your coffee seems to tastes so much better gazing over the lake.
Inside, you’ll find extremely clean interiors with thoughtful updates for comfort while the vintage layout and the charm of the lake life remains. You’ll love the expansive lake views, and the easy rhythm of a place that hasn’t forgotten why people come here in the first place.
Like many authentic mid-century cabins, ours carry a few unique quirks. This cabin in particular was built to keep the transition from room to room safe and step-free between rooms. The original owners designed a gentle, 5-inch slope (we measured) in the living/dining area which joins the other rooms to each other. Be assured the kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, and sofa area are all very level—One review called it warped, in which it is not. It was an intentional build. They sure did things differently back in the day and we left it as a gentle reminder of how things were done back in the day!
So, if you do have balance issues or vertigo and are concerned with issues the gradual slope may cause, we have 4 other cabins that are totally level with a charm all of their own.
Our Resort is quiet and quaint, focusing on fishing, relaxing or enjoying the outdoor lake life. Our Resort consists of five cabins total (four right on the water), 4 pontoon rentals, and a small campground where evenings settle into crackling campfires, the hush of the lake and if you’re lucky, the call of the loons too!
If you’re looking for glossy and new, you won’t find it here. If you’re looking for clean, simply updated, historic cabins that are reminiscent of the Northwoods as it was meant to be—simple, cozy, friendly, and right on the water—welcome to Cabin 1.
Please be sure to view our video of the cabin and the views to get a better idea of what we offer and who we are.

Cabin 1 - Cozy Lakeside Cabin with 1 Boat Slip Included is located in Birchwood. Cabin 1 - Cozy Lakeside Cabin with 1 Boat Slip Included provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Cabin features Parking, TV, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cabin 1 - Cozy Lakeside Cabin with 1 Boat Slip Included has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Birchwood has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Birchwood, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) note from host: $30 per stay per dog, no cats. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cathy A.
Aug 13, 2025 01:21:46 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Cabin was very clean and tidy with all the usual amenities. However, I wished we had read previous reviews. The floor in the small cabin is VERY uneven. It dips at least 12" from corner to corner of the small cabin. We have both suffered several concussions and had terrible vertigo. If I had known ahead of time I would have booked something else. It just never entered my mind that it could be that bad of a slant. Hosts were very attentive to our requests for other issues. Perfect spot on the lake!
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