Sunset on the Bay | Vacation rental on Nelson | Lakefront | Private Dock

Hayward, Wisconsin
$334 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Sunset on the Bay is a 3-bedroom vacation rental on Nelson Lake only minutes from Hayward, Wisconsin. With a beautiful westerly lake view of one of the Hayward, Wisconsin Area's most popular lakes, this comfortable vacation home lives up to its name!

A terraced landscaping and wooded setting welcomes you upon arrival. The single-story home sits naturally at the top of a gentle hill tucked into a quiet bay overlooking Nelson Lake. The layout of the home with all its modern amenities allows plenty of opportunities to soak up this Northwood's view while staying connected with the outside world (or not). The grassy lakeside yard has a campfire ring with a natural scenic vista of a largely undeveloped shoreline. There is also a deck, screened in porch and private dock from which to take in the picturesque Northwood's lake scene, too.

Inside you'll find a comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath vacation home with an open living room, kitchen and dining area. The sliding patio doors in the living room frame the lake view as well as open onto the lakeside deck. There is a wood burning stove to keep you cozy as well as Satellite TV, DVD player and DSL Internet to keep you connected.

The kitchen with all the essentials has an electric stove, oven, full size refrigerator/freezer, drip coffeemaker, toaster and microwave. There is a dining room table and kitchen island with stools offering plenty of counter space for meal preparation and enjoyment.

There is a carpeted bedroom off the living room with a log framed full bed. A second bedroom also has a full-sized bed while the third bedroom enjoys a beautiful view of the lake with a queen-sized bed and full bath. All three of the bedrooms have ceiling fans and there is a sofa sleeper futon in the living room.



Nelson Lake is 2,500 acres in size with a maximum depth of 33 feet, 31 miles of shoreline and 16 islands. Long a favorite of Hayward, Wisconsin fishermen, Nelson Lake has 4 public landings and is a destination for year-round water enthusiasts looking to fish, kayak, canoe or pontoon a beautiful Northern Wisconsin lake.


*We have been working with the Department of Health and have new cleaning standards and procedures for all our Beds. On each bed we will provide sheets, pillow and pillowcase and blankets. You will need to bring your own towels and any soaps.
*The dryer has been repaired*

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Mike G.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Better cleaning would be better. New pans.

  • Bob S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Great locationUnhappy with inaccurate listing as listing says there is a Washer/Dryer. True there is, but the dryer is broke with a note that says do not use, belt broke. Listing also states dishwasher, which there isn’t. Ceiling Fans in Master Bedroom and 3 season porch do not work. An abundance of nails and screws in backyard towards firepit; we all had to make we had shoes on when outside

  • Eileen C.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a long weekend on Nelson lake with our grown children, their spouses and our granddaughter. The cabin was clean and well-kept. The view is great.we went to Tally Ho for dinner one evening—also a great experience wi the delicious food.

  • Lori G.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location and pretty setting. Unfortunately this does not make up for the poor upkeep. Several screens are ducted taped to the window or missing completely. When windows with screens were open, cabin filled with bugs at night. Ceiling fan in primary bedroom did not work. Without AC pretty miserable. Host delivered 2 fans and towels. (first time we stayed at VRBO w/out towels). Deck is bowed creating a tripping hazard. Primary mattress needs to be replaced. Great potential, but would not stay here until maintenance issues were addressed.

  • Julie B.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    All the rooms were very nice! the kitchen could use some better cookware. One frying pan needed to be thrown away. So maybe bring your own if you like to cook. There was a thick layer of dust/dirt an inch thick on the ceiling fan in living room, the bedroom too,. So we could not use it, and a few other things that needed attention. Other than that it was just perfect for a winter stay! I would stay again.

  • Katie C.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    The cabin was clean and spacious. The location was great! We took a couple of day trips to the South shore of Lake Superior. Nelson Lake was fun to explore. The cabin is aptly named, we had numerous amazing sunsets. 4 stars on cleanliness as it would have been nice if the deck was swept off since we spent a lot of time out there.

  • Preston J.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2023

    Stayed Jun 16, 2023

    Place is nice and hidden in the woods. Really enjoyed the stay. The lake is very scenic with lots of wildlife to watch

  • Finn J.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2022

    Stayed Aug 3, 2022

    Beautiful spot. I would recommend bringing own seasoning for cooking. The dryer did not dry clothes. It was a great place to be with family .

  • john h.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good time on Nelson Lake (Sunset on the Bay)but hopefully a few things will get fixed such as screen door and the dryer didn't heat. In prior review there was comment on screen door and it still wasn't fixed. I wish they would have better silver ware such as knifes. These items didn't hurt our experience but upkeep could be a little better.

  • Donald L.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2022

    Stayed Jul 13, 2022

    OK but expected a little better

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