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Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin.

Beach lodge in Hayward

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Big Chip Lodge offers authentic Northwoods charm with nature surrounding this lakeside getaway. The dock is just 50 feet away, and resort bars and restaurants are within walking distance. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, golfing on-site, and exploring the lake by kayak or boat.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
WI, Hayward

What's nearby

  • Callahan Lake - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Round Lake - 31 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Lake Chippewa - 33 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Lost Land Lake - 39 min drive - 31.7 km
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 51 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪snyders y-pine - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sisko's Resort - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Hook Saloon and Smokehouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Woodhaven Resort - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin.

Lodge by the lake
Golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin.. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and boating at this lodge. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and snow sports gear
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and water sports equipment
Room features
All guestrooms at Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin. offer thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and soap
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Note from host: Please smoke outside only and clean up butts.
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

A 25% deposit is required plus VRBO fee within 7 days by credit card to reserve the listing.
The remaining balance is due 15 days before your arrival date.
Renters agree to be totally responsible for swimming, canoeing, boating, biking and play activities. The lodge owners will be held harmless.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please keep leashed when outdoors. Thanks.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside only and clean up butts.

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin.?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin. located?

Located in Hayward, this beachfront lodge is in the city center and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chequamegon National Forest, Little Cranberry Lake, and Two Axe Lake. Callahan Lake and Barker Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Big Chip Lodge. Awesome view. Dock 50' away. Authentic Historical Wisconsin. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and unique lodge

The lodge is in a great location and is a great option for large groups. The bar has a wonderful view and fishing is great right off the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great stay at Big Chip
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

christine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Polar Picnic

Was a prefect location to do some outdoor adventures. Easy access to the lake for some ice fishing fun. Plenty of parking for family to come and go while visiting.Enough run for the group without running into each other.Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The bar was perfect

Overall experience was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year at the chip lodge. we liked it so much the first year that we had to come back. the first year we showed up there was maybe 15 people and the house easily accommodated us. its a rustic vibe. things are old and perhaps that is the charm and what we like about it. the highlight for us is definitely the slow cruises on the pontoon boat as we explored the lake. The kitchen is huge and designed to feed a lot of people. Gary is a nice guy. He lives right next door which is helpful if you have any questions about the lake, boats, lures, fishing, and everything else. The view from the large deck is exceptional. Enjoy your stay here. I'd recommend this place for any large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Times

The property was great and had no issues!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on a wonderful lake

Building is old but it had everything we needed for cooking, fishing, tubing, and relaxing. Access to the bar was a hit with the kids. Owner was easy to work with and a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a guys weekend

It's an old resort lodge. You know what you're getting into. I mean, there's a bar in the place. It's a ton of fun. Just book it already.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

2nd year renting. Nice new patio door, great deck, excellent fire pit and the fishing was really good, we already have it rented for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Timmy Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament

The property could definitely use updates and some deep cleaning. Lady bugs (the biting ones) were a big problem!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ice fishing

Rustic lodge with a nice view of Moore’s bay. Having your own bar is great, spent most of our time off the ice hangin at the bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L., Minneapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View.

We had a good time. Gary was super friendly and responsive. The bar was a great hanging olace for our family and friends. Thanks Gary!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ron S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great fishing destination

Great location on a great big body of water that provided great fishing (once getting really good tips from Gary and local bait store) Really good conveniences on site like piers, firewood live minnows, fish cleaning house! The cabin is old school and very rustic. The bar is cool as is the deck. Gary the owner was extremely nice and friendly. All the fishing conveniences you could ask for! We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Gary, the owner, is great to work with and very accommodating. The building is old and very rustic. It needs some work. It’s a fisherman's cabin. I took my sons and grandsons there for a long fishing weekend, for that it was good. I’m not sure my wife would have liked it, but for us it worked out well. It’s like walking into an early 1900’s lodge. We had to bring our own towels, which I would have preferred to not have done. Outside of the cabin is a car port that is filled with stuff and junk all over the place, that you look at when you walk outside. The dock is old and looks like it is going to collapse. If you’re looking for a fishing cabin that accommodates 10 people it will work for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Concetta H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

View was amazing. Cabin was interesting. We had a awesome time. The 15 seat bar is actually in your cabin. Not an active bar anymore but very cool. No bars in walking distance that were open. It was early November so i am sure most resort bars close down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place for an Up North Vacation

The lodge/cabin was everything you would want for an old Northwoods Wisconsin feel. So much history on the walls and on the bar. The bar had an amazing view of the lake, as did the deck and the fire pit. It might be a little on the rustic side for some, but it was perfect for us and exactly what one should expect from an old Northwoods cabin. The place was very room and had everything one would need for a big group and the easy access to the piers were great for keeping my boat close. Gary is an amazing host as well. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. It was great to hear more from him about the property and the area. We would love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

George R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beds and Bugs

There were 8 beds for 8 guys. That was the good part. Everyone said the beds came with the place, many, many years ago and should be replaced immediately. Flies and Asian Beetles and stinging wasps were very annoying. Had to walk around with a fly swatter constantly. I guess you get what you pay for.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Chip Lodge

We had a great time at the Big Chip Lodge. It was very roomy for two families. Gary was very responsive and helpful in making suggestions in and around the area. We were able to rent a boat and dock it right outside the lodge making daily boat rides perfect. The kids loved fishing on the dock, going for a canoe ride and running around, while the adults enjoyed playing bags in the back yard in the early evening. The bar is great for hanging out at the end of the day....we all had a great time playing cards at night. The cell and internet service isn’t the best, but being somewhat disconnected was a nice break to enjoy being on vacay with friends and family. Thanks for a great time Gary!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Lynda T.

needs a lot of cleaning and TLC

Bathrooms, kitchen, bedding were clean. rodent in kitchen got into bread and bagged stuff. dead bat in bedroom, spiders and cobwebs, shower in bad shape. Great bar and deck, lots of room. lawn needed mowing and trimming to keep skeeters down. Smelled like bats. Great place for men to go fishing and hanging out- women and children, not so much.

10/10 Excellent

jake r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thanks

Gary was a great host and the lodge worked great for our fishing group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Gary is a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flowage trip

Perfect property, perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect retreat

We spent 7 glorious days at Skillys Big Chip Lodge and loved every minute of our stay. The lodge would be great for a family/group getaway but we found it was also perfect for just the two of us. Vintage & rustic chic - fish right off the dock & fall colors. Great host
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic North Woods historic cabin

Just stayed at the Big Chip escape. Pictures don't do justice to the unique and nostalgic cabin with the best view of the lake of any cabin on the Chip. Gary was hospitable and available whenever we had a question. The cabin itself is a unique North Woods experience with all of the features that a group from 5-14 would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024