Big Sisu - Newly Remodeled Nordic Hideaway on Silverthorn Lake

Hayward, Wisconsin
$291 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nordic modern cabin on beautiful Silverthorn Lake in Seeley, located perfectly between Hayward and Cable for all your adventures. Towering pine trees shade a level grass and pine needle covered lot on clear spring-fed Silverthorn Lake. The lake is a quiet-sports lake and is perfect for swimming, paddling and fishing. Canoe and kayak included.

The cabin provides over 1300 square feet of newly renovated, Nordic inspired-design, open space luxury and comfort in a wilderness setting. Theall encompassing massive windows bring the outdoors in. Giant covered deck, feet away from the lake, provides a great place to enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The coveted Norwegian cast iron Jotul stove provides warmth and comfort throughout the main living area. Perfect on those crisp cool mornings. A large private dock and a fire pit with sitting area offer a great place to hang-out with family and friends and listen to the loons and trumpeter swans.

The Seeley area is a quiet sports mecca for mountain bikers, fat bikers, XC skiers, snowshoers, hikers, paddlers, fisherman and other outdoor sports enthusiasts. The famous Birkebeiner ski trails and CAMBA mountain bike trails are only a couple of miles away from the cabin and offer world class terrain that is meticulously mapped and maintained. There is indoor storage for bikes, canoes and other sports equipment with both a garage and a barn on the property.

Birkebeiner XC Ski Trails
The 100+ kilometer Birkie trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers, from beginners to elite athletes. There is typically xc skiing from December into March. Skiing on the Birkie trails requires a pass from December through March, use of the trail April through November does not require a pass.

CAMBA Mountain Bike Trails and Winter Fat Bike Trails
The CAMBA off-road mountain bike trail system consists of over 300 miles of marked and mapped trails. The CAMBA system has become recognized as the Singletrack Capital of the Midwest, with the most extensive system of interconnected singletrack east of the Mississippi. In addition, there are over 50 miles of CAMBA mountain bike trails groomed for winter fat biking.

Silverthorn Lake & Park
Easily walk or paddle to Silverthorn Lake Park located a third of a mile from the cabin and enjoy Silverthorn Lake’s sandy beach and clean, clear water. The park is a favorite spot for families to bring small children to swim and play. There is a large open air pavilion, playground equipment, picnic areas, pickleball courts, basketball court and sand volleyball courts. Silverthorn Lake is a “quiet lake” with no motorized activity allowed.

Namekagon River
Only two blocks away from the cabin is the famous Namekagon River, part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The Namekagon River is a great place to paddle or cast a fly to wild trout. Not to mention, the perfect destination for an after meal walk.

Hayward Lakes Area
The Hayward Lakes Area boasts an old-fashioned, friendly small-town atmosphere while offering the finest amenities to make it a four-season vacation destination. No matter what draws you to the Hayward area, a variety of sports and outdoor activities, excellent dining, comfortable accommodations, distinctively different shopping or an unhurried pace, Hayward has it.

National and County Forests
The Chequamegon National Forest and Sawyer County Forest are close to the cabin and offer over one million acres of great wilderness experience with many beautiful lakes and rivers within their boundaries for camping, fishing and paddling.

Amenities
1300 square foot cabin
300 square foot covered porch overlooking the lake - seating for six
Large private dock
Memory foam mattresses
Breakfast nook for 6
Refrigerator with ice maker
Beach towels, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths
Walk in tile shower
Weber gas grill
Fire pit with outdoor chairs
Picnic table
WIFI
Excellent cell phone coverage (Verizon cell tower in Seeley)
60 TV in upstairs family room and master bedroom
Bluetooth enabled sound bar and sub woofer in main living area
Norwegian cast iron Jotul stove

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jason

    Submitted Dec 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Wonderful stay - very peaceful. Terrific communication with the host.

  • Maureen S.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    Extremely comfortable, cozy place to stay. We had an excellent time!

  • Keri O.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    This was our second opportunity to stay at Big Sisu and it did not disappoint. Warm, cozy, spacious, and chock full of amenities. Great home base for all our skiing activities. I wish I could live here.

  • Timothy B.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2025

    Everything was in great condition and worked as designed. Great location.

  • Molly B.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Wonderful cabin! Close to many hiking trails and outdoor activities. The cabin was cozy and very clean. Would stay there again!

  • Shellie S.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Such a beautiful cabin with a spectacular view of the lake. Very clean and updated. Thank you for sharing your home with us and we hope to come back again.

  • Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Beautiful and peaceful location House is awesome

  • Nick P.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Great communication on the hosts’ part. Clean cabin with a great view. Close to all things Wisconsin!

  • Erin J.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Beautiful and relaxing.

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Perfect stay. Absolutely everything we needed in the house. So cute, great design, very clean and just enough space. Lake was so peaceful. No motorized boats and not very big- make it a little oasis. Owner/Jesse super responsive to questions. Will definitely be back!

  • Michelle A.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Beautiful and peaceful property to connect with loved ones and play with our grandchildren on the lake.

  • Joylynn G.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Beautiful, clean, and comfortable home. Enjoyed evenings on the back porch watching the quiet lake. Great home base for a mountain biking weekend - easy access to the highway to head to Cable or Hayward. We'll be back!

  • Sven K.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Great house and location. Very clean and comfortable. Loved the backyard fire pit next to the lake. Would love to rent it next year but it’s difficult with a full house and 1 bathroom, the house needs a 1/2 bath.

  • Dave N.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    It was a nice place to stay, fairly recently remodeled. Comfortable and quiet. Having a canoe available was nice. Good utensils and a nice deck to sit on. The only thing it lacks was a dishwasher, but we washed by hand and it wasn't bad.

  • Timothy B.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    This is the second time visiting Big Sisu. I've stayed in Little Sisu twice also. Both are great places to stay. Very quiet and private. There was a slight fly problem that didn't impact my visit. The owner gave me a heads-up about the issue. I had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend it.

  • Keri O.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Big Sisu! It was the perfect location for us to the Birkie Trailhead and a great place to relax after skiing. The cabin is spacious, well-appointed and just lovely. We appreciated the quiet neighborhood, beautiful snowy lake views, and amazing fireplace. The host is very kind and communicative. Thumbs up from the entire family who would love to stay for future ski trips!

  • Timothy B.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    My daughter and I stayed in Big Sisu while visiting my son and his family. We fixed our traditional Christmas dinner and invited local friends to join us. The facility was perfect for our purpose. My granddaughter especially enjoyed the ping pong table. Coming back in March.

  • Joe B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    If you're into big lake power sports, large gatherings, loud, late night bone fires, this is NOT the place for you. If you enjoy clean water, undisturbed shorelines, respectful neighbors, loons on the water, canoeing, good fishing (almost bigger than we wanted to catch in a canoe), reading books, lake swimming, clean, worry free accommodations, this IS the place for you. Although you don't get a basket of goodies upon check in (that you don't eat anyways), we felt this property was priced appropriately, had all of the necessary amenities (+Wi-Fi) and the host was as attentive as we required. Plenty of food choices and things to do in Hayward (grocery, restaurants, shopping, etc.) in the event you want to come out of hiding... at some point :)

  • Marilynn G.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    If you are looking for a convenient quiet place with beautiful views this place is for you. The newly remodeled cabin has a Scandinavian feel and is clean and comfortable.

  • tina m.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Lovely home!! Very clean and everything we needed. Wished we could of stayed longer. We will be staying here again!! Thank you:)

  • Christine H.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    The property was beautiful! The home is clean, stylish and modern. While it was just my husband and me for this trip, a larger family would be comfortable in the space.

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$291+
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