Escape to the Hayward Waterfront Cabin, a fully furnished haven on the legendary Chippewa Flowage. This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat is perfect for multi-family getaways or groups of friends. Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with 2 full-size refrigerators, on-site laundry, and 3 cozy indoor living areas. Step outside onto the deck and patio overlooking a sprawling private backyard that leads right to the waterfront of the Chippewa Flowage. Unwind, reconnect, and dream big in this idyllic Wisconsin escape.
Tucked back just off Moonshine Lake, Dream Big Bay offers guests:
- [Available for rent] 11 person pontoon boat, 1 splash/lilly pad
- 210 feet of private water frontage
- Excellent year round fishing: off the dock, in the bay just in front of the cabin or anywhere on the Chippewa Flowage
- Walk-in swimming for all swim levels, plus tree swing
- 3 private docks, with power
- Large backyard for relaxing or entertainment
- Rental includes 2 kayaks, 1 canoe and 1 row boat
Inside the cabin, enjoy:
- 5 bedrooms, sleeps 13
- 3 full bathrooms, 2 stand-up showers, 1 tub/shower
- Extended view of waterfront with the open floor concept kitchen and living room space, with 10 foot island for additional seating
- Fully furnished kitchen, with pizza oven, crockpot and coffee maker
- 2 full sized refrigerators, with mini fridge
- Back of the cabin, bonus living room, with TV
- 300 sq foot additional porch
- On-site laundry (free of charge)
- NO additional per person fee with 13 overnight guests
NEED MORE ROOM? This is our second property listed in VRBO. Conveniently located next door, check our our A-Frame cabin at VRBO ID: 4351949
Strict House Rules
-No Smoking
-No Pets (we have family allergies)
SUMMER FUN - Things to do during your stay at Dream Big Bay:
Fishing: Lake Chippewa, also known as Chippewa Flowage, is home to the world record muskellunge. Anglers enjoy walleye, large and smallmouth bass, northern pike, perch, crappie, bluegill and muskellunge. The average max depth of the Chippewa Flowage is around 30' but just outside Dream Big Bay is Moonshine Lake that is 90' deep. We recommend checking out Chippewa Flowage (dot com) under the Fishing Report section for up-to-date fishing report.
Boating/Tubing/Skiing: Come summer and late fall, on the water is where you'll want to be for all day water fun! The Chippewa Flowage, is 15,300-acres with about 200 undeveloped islands. One of our favorite things to do is boat out and find the "perfect" sandy beach island and set up camp for the day. While some enjoy beach fun, others are out tubing and skiing for hours!
Nearby Resorts, Restaurants: By boat OR by land, there are several resorts and restaurants nearby. R&R Bayview is our favorite breakfast spot. Treeland Resort is one of our kids favorites to boat over for pizza and ice cream. And before you head out for a late day or evening cruise, stop over The Landing for their bountiful bloody mary (or beverage of choice).
Explore Hayward: Hayward Wisconsin is a scenic 25-minute drive from Dream Big Bay. Hayward is home to the American Birkebeiner Trail, Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame (home of the world-record muskellunge - 69-pound, 11-ounce), Lumberjack Show, Wilderness Walk Zoo and Hayward is dubbed the Golf Capital of Wisconsin with nine courses.
Downtown Hayward is filled with shops, dinning, coffee shops and more! Enjoy a day in town and while you are there, a be sure to check out: Backroads Coffee, Firehouse Bakery and Deli, Coop’s Pizza, Treemblay’s Sweet Shop (your kids will LOVE Treemblay’s) or Hayward Mercantile Company.
SUMMER June - August:
-Saturday check in/out only
Saturday Check in: 4:00 PM
Saturday Check out: 9:00 AM
-7 night minimum
- $310 cleaning fee
FALL/WINTER -- September 2024 - May 2025:
$310 cleaning fee
-Weekend checkout only (Sat, Sun)
-4 night minimum
No Smoking
No Pets
Kitchen items provided: Set of standard kitchenware, coffee pot, and medium crock pot.
Bedrooms:
Master bedroom: Queen bed, full bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Bunkbed, Twin over Full
Bedroom 5: Bunkbed, Twin over Full, and Twin bed
Additional Amenities
Gas fireplace
2-TV
Wifi
Waterfront view
Dining table (6)
Outdoor Fun
Deck, 2 patio sets
Patio
Charcoal grill (charcoal not provided)
Gas grill (propane provided)
Fire pit (firewood available for purchase)
210 ft of private water frontage, 2 docks
2-kayaks
1-row boat
1-canoe
1 - splash pad / water lilly pad (available for rent)
Please read -- GUEST SHOULD BRING -- Towels (kitchen, bath & hand), paper products (toilet paper, paper towel, tissue, etc), dish & hand soap, toiletries, coffee & filters (coffee maker provided), ice, food/snacks/condiments, seasoning/spices, fish cleaning supplies (including bags or tupperware for storing), charcoal (if necessary), firewood (or available for purchase), laundry soap, life jackets, streaming service log-ins (2 Smart TVs). We recommend bringing Thermacell Mosquito Repeller(s).
PROVIDED: Bedding, pillows, dishwasher detergent, kitchenware, coffee maker, pizza oven, 2 patio sets (seats 8), kayaks, washer and dryer (no cost)
FALL / WINTER FUN
Ice Fishing: Dream Big Bay is a waterfront cabin with endless ice fishing opportunities. You can fish just steps away from the cabin, further out in the bay, over in Moonshine Lake or the entire Chippewa Flowage. We recommend checking out Chippewa Flowage (dot com) under the Fishing Report section for up-to-date fishing report.
Snowmobile Trails: Our cabin is located on the Chippewa Flowage so when conditions are safe, you have full access for riding by ice or by trails. We have a large driveway for trailer parking. See an area trail map in the photo collection. Our cabin is located off Hwy CC, we are in between the stars marked 108 and 59. You can also visit Hayward Lakes (dot com) for trail information.
Cross-Country Skiing: The Hayward area has almost 125 miles of cross-country ski trails. Home of the Birkebeiner Trail or go for a more relaxed pace through nature trails. For details on trail information you can visit Hayward Lakes (dot com) and look under their TRAILS section.
Down Hill Skiing: Christie Mountain, located in Bruce, is about a 50 minute drive from our cabin. Visit Christie Mountain (dot com) for more information.
Extended Stay: Open to extended rental over December - April timeframe. Please message us to discuss.
Fall / Winter / Early Spring Hayward Area Fun: Hayward is jammed packed with events and activities. For up to date calendar of events, you can visit Hayward Area Chamber (dot com). Or message us and we can provide you with event listings and/or ideas.
Check out our secondary property listing, VRBO ID: 4351949
- 1 bedroom, with loft area, sleeps 6 total
- Located next door to the Main Cabin