Hilltop Hideaway- Cozy Updated Waterfront Retreat on Tiger Cat Chain of Lakes

Hayward, Wisconsin
$262 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Hilltop Hideaway- Hayward WI
Escape to the serene beauty of Hilltop Hideaway, a waterfront cabin nestled on the tranquil shores of Placid Lake in the picturesque Tiger Cat Chain of Lakes in Hayward WI.

Fully renovated cozy lakefront cabin with all the amenities and huge detached rec room, sleeps 8 and all sitting on ~2 wooded acres to spread out.

This cabin is located on Placid Lake which is a fully recreational 162 acre lake located in Sawyer County.
Placid Lake is a clean, clear, and quiet lake perfect for a pontoon, fishing boat, ski boat, canoe or kayak. Placid lake is also part of the 819 acre Tiger Cat Chain of 6 lakes which has boat access throughout to Burns, Tiger Cat, McClaine, Upper and Lower Twin Lakes.
Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern and Walleye. Experienced fishing guides can be recommended. Bird-watching is plentiful on the Tiger Cat and can often be combined with a leisurely paddle on the lake.

The cabin comes stocked with 2 canoes and 4 kayaks for use and there is a beautiful sandbar just around the bay with easy kayak access from the private dock for swimming or just hanging out for the afternoon. Adult and child sized lifejackets provided for safety. Bring your own motored boat or pontoon or rent one right on the lake and avoid trailering and loading/unloading. Contact us for rental details once you book.

The cabin:
This cozy lake cabin has knotty pine walls and ceilings throughout the interior to create a wonderful northwoods experience.
The fully remodeled kitchen is filled with all new cooking utensils, updated appliances and also includes a convenient microwave and toaster oven for those quick snacks,
Newly remodeled bathroom complete with stackable washer dryer for your convenience.
Ample sleeping for 8- Master bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has a full bed and a twin over full bunk. Livingroom has a twin over twin trundle. Detached rec room has a 4 bunk system perfect for the kids and teens! All beds have brand new mattresses and linens in 2023.
A large deck off the cabin is complete with table, seating for 6, umbrella, and a Blackstone flat top gas grill always stocked with propane.
Fully finished bright and airy detached rec room with huge table for your whole family, and cozy loveseat /couch area, 4 bunk system for sleeping our lounging, and 2 TVs. Game room is stocked with games and is perfect for large groups to enjoy board games, cards, dice shaking, foosball, conversation or a meal and is heated for year round use.
Large fire pit with ample seating and generously stocked with firewood is the perfect place to take in the breathtaking sunsets over the lake.
All 3 TVs have Roku systems for easy guest login to securely connect all of your favorite apps, Starlink satellite internet, and Ring security system will have you feeing all the comforts and security of home.

The great outdoors:
World famous Birkie trail is just minutes from the cabin. Mountain Bike/Fat bike, Nordic Ski, walk, run, and snowshoe, attend all the events at the world famous Birkie trails. http://Birkie.com
Catch Snowmobile trail 18 directly from the property and run up the full Tiger Cat chain to 77 where the trail connects with 5 others to span all of Sawyer county.
ATV trails follow the same mapping across Sawyer county as snowmobile trails, ATV access just minutes away.
CAMBA MTB single track mountain bike trail system,
Brand new Seeley Nordic Ski Center.

Things to do in the area: If the lake isn't enough!!
This cabin is conveniently located nine miles from downtown Hayward for an afternoon spent exploring Wilderness Walk Zoo, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, many unique Gift Stores, Candy Stores, a Bakery, Craft Shops, Wineries, Bars and Restaurants, area events, and festivals year round. - and that's just in Hayward.
You will be conveniently located just minutes from several golf courses and casinos.
If you feel like going out but avoiding the crowds of downtown, it is less than a 5 min drive from the cabin to the Tavern at White Stag Farm, which is a delicious upscale supper club, Twin Lakes Tap, and Powells on Round Lake.
Hayward makes a great base camp for bikers looking to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the Northwoods.
Joyful Journey Alpacas, LLC makes for a fun afternoon.

The cabin is located 3 hours by car from Minneapolis/St.Paul and 7 hours from Chicago or 1.5hrs from Duluth International Airport.

We are more than happy to provide you with information on the area before your trip begins, and we will email you with information on the cabin before your arrival. We hope you enjoy your stay!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shawn S.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    Everything was great. Would like to stay here during future snowmobile trips to Hayward area.

  • Michael L.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Very quiet location

  • Dani R.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Amazing stay! Beautiful property full of fun activity and relaxing!

  • Krista K.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    We had a great time at Hilltop Hideaway, perfect base for exploring the Hayward area. Thanks for the use of all the kayaks and canoes-the lake is perfect for padddling! Everything in the cottage was functional and clean.

  • Thomas F.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Cabin was perfect. Had everything we needed for us and the kids. We’ve stayed in a number cabins in similar settings and this was by far the nicest. It’s a cabin that you actually enjoy spending time in, not just a place you put up with because of the location. Had an amazing vacation and caught tons of fish.

  • Beth P.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Convenient to activities in downtown Hayward.

  • Jill F.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Our family of four had a great trip to Hayward. The house was close to town while still being secluded. We enjoyed the kayaks and canoes on the quiet lake. Owners responded quickly to messages. Would stay here again!

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Beautiful property. Very clean and well kept. I would definitely recommend this.

  • Katherine A.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    What a cozy spot to settle into for a ski weekend in northern Wisconsin. Stephanie was incredibly responsive to all inquiries and made sure we were comfortable for our stay. The additional space for kids to gather and create memories is wonderful! Thanks much!

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Very clean, very attractively and recently renovated and decorated, very well-stocked with anything I needed. My primary purpose in staying here was that I have family nearby, but beyond that, it is in a beautiful forested area with lovely lakes all around. The rec room is great for kids--older kids, too! Hayward is a fun little town with all kinds of shopping opportunities and restaurants. All kinds of water sports are literally just a very short walk from the cabin. It's a great place!! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Quiet area surrounded by nature. Plenty of things to do and kayaking on the lake was so peaceful. Thank you and we will be back.

  • Gina G.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    The cabin was exactly what we were looking for to stay for the holiday weekend. Our boys loved the kayaks, lake for swimming, and especially the detached rec room for late nights. We used the black stone grill for meals, the campfire pit was perfect for cooler nights, and the modern amenities were ideal. Awesome little cabin with private lot on quiet wooded road. Very clean cabin! We visited the Apostle Islands, toured downtown Hayward, and shopped for gifts. I definitely recommend this booking and the hosts were wonderful in communicating with us. We will book again!

  • Samantha F.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    My family enjoyed our time at the cabin- my kids especially loved the game room, dock and firepit! It's a quiet lake and quiet neighborhood, which was perfect.

  • Pete H.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    We have 4 kids with my wife and I, and this property was perfect for our family. The kids all slept in the bunk room while my wife and I had the bedroom. Huge game area, fire pit, etc. We left and did everything around Hayward, but really could’ve spent a week there enjoying the property. Will look for the property again on our next visit.

  • Melissa J.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Hilltop Hideaway was a great spot for family to be together. The cabin is quaint and provides all that you need for 8 people. The Blackstone was great to use for our meals. It is a little walk down to the lake and the fire pit, but it provided time to get some extra steps in. The kayaks were great to explore the lake. Appreciated being able to dock our boat right at the cabin. Additional space to play games and hangout was a nice touch for our older children to hang out. Thank you for sharing your sweet cabin.

  • Bryson E.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    The property was very clean and it was a cute little cabin. We had a lot of fun doing all sorts of activities.

  • jodie g.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Nice location in proximity to the places we wanted to go. Cozy cabin for our family to stay at.

  • DeLaina S.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    We loved our stay at this cabin. The cabin was very clean and upscale, yet homey. It is great for a couple or a family. We enjoyed kayaking through the chain of lakes. We also took a day trip to see some waterfalls in the UP. The cabin had a secluded feel which we loved, but was close enough to Hayward to pop over for some shopping. The hosts were very communicative and went above and beyond.

  • Ann S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    My family really enjoyed our stay at Hilltop Hideaway. The cabin has been flawlessly remodeled and updated with the up north feel but has all the modern amenities. The kitchen had everything needed to feed a big family. The teenagers especially enjoyed the game room and made use of the kayaks and canoes. It was also fun to cook on the black stone griddle. I enjoyed watching all the wildlife in the area. Highly recommend a stay at Hilltop Hideaway.

  • Sonya C.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    We loved our stay at this property. The host communicated often and told us to let them know if we needed anything. They provided life jackets with the included kayaks and canoes which was amazing. The game room was also an absolute hit and so nice to have the separate space! We kayaked out to the sandbar on the lake and the water was crystal clear. The house was very clean and well kept, the kitchen was well stocked and there were fans and heaters in the bedrooms, we were very comfortable. We would love to visit again!

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