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Nestled on Little St. Germain Lake's South Bay, Birch Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a private pier and row boat. The sandy lake frontage is perfect for swimming, while the open living/dining room and kitchen take in the western view of amazing sunsets.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stepaway Vacation Rentals- Birch Hideaway

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at the Birch Cottage. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom sleeps 4 and cottage sits on the South Bay of historic Little St. Germain Lake. It comes with a private pier and row boat . The lake frontage is sandy and great for swimming!
The Birch cottage offers a stunning western view to take in the amazing sunsets! Sit on the deck and take it all in!
The cabin was built in the 1950's and still hosts the original hardwood floors and knotty pine walls and ceilings.

The cottage offers an open concept living/dining room and kitchen that overlooks the South bay of Little Saint Germain Lake. Both of the bedrooms have full beds .The living room offers sleeping accommodations with a full-sized futon sleeper sofa.

On Little St. Germain Lake, fishing for the mighty musky is a challenge to the best of the fishermen. Once you tie into one you are hooked for good. The lake also abounds with walleye, small and largemouth bass, northern, bluegill, crappies and perch. RESERVE THIS BEAUTIFUL RUSTIC CABIN AT STEPAWAY VACATION RENTALS!

Please ask about our pontoon rentals!!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Stepaway Vacation Rentals- Birch Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stepaway Vacation Rentals- Birch Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stepaway Vacation Rentals- Birch Hideaway?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Stepaway Vacation Rentals- Birch Hideaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Little Saint Germain Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Elmer's Fun Park and Wisconsin River. Little Mamie Lake and Little Pickerel Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property and the wonderful view of lake. Cabin was the perfect size for my husband and I. Our dog enjoyed himself as well. We will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was as advertised on VRBO! The interior was clean and brought that true up-north feeling to our vacation! The property and Lake frontage was wonderful! Like all up-north cabins , there were a few quirky amenities, which only add to the cabin experience! Overall an excellent time on our vacation!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great Getaway

Wonderful cozy rustic cabin in a quiet spot. Reminds me of resorts we went to as kids but with air conditioning? Sandy shoreline was great for swimming. Abundant bluegills. Great place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo F.

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

Nice getaway

The cabin is well maintained, at great location and the rental management staff held a good communication. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, not too bad. Occasionally there was a horrible raw sewage smell from the kitchen, but since we spent most of our time outside, it didn't affect us too much. The cabin is quite small, but the view of the lake is lovely. Only thing better would be an option to rent a motor for the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

kimberly j.

Dog friendly get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great relaxing stay. Make sure you use the dock to left of property and you are all good to go! And bring your own towels:)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

Northwoods Perfection!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was adorable and exactly what we like when we stay in the northwoods - rustic charm with modern amenities. Little St Germain is a beautiful lake and the South Bay, which is what the cabin is on, was perfect for our swimming needs. We would have loved a little more pier space to lie/lounge on! It’s a truly lovely place that we most definitely will be returning to.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

al m.

Family fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Step away was was over the top with help to repair the power at the pier and replace a defective coffee maker. concerns were fixed with in a couple of hours. Best ever
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jack V.

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

Wet Kitchen Floor

Every day we had to wipe water off the floor in the kitchen. It came from the area between the refrigerator and the stove.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcella R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Just an ok stay

The location on the lake was beautiful! We caught a lot of fish right off the dock. The cabin itself was a letdown. It was very tight for a family of 4. The kitchen is super small and almost impossible to cook a meal in it and serve. The floor is slanted so we had to watch our step. There were a lot of ants throughout. The cabins are very close! We could see in the neighbors bathroom from the kitchen. There is no privacy outside. You can hear the neighbors conversations and dogs barking. The fire pit is a tiny metal pit, could not cook on it. The worst part was the raw sewage smell outside. It made it almost unbearable to sit outside if the wind was right. The 9am checkout is a little early. We had to wake up very early to get the car packed and clean up. The area is great and there is a lot to do but with a family the cabin was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Dan S.

Great view

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: While the cabin itself was nice and the view was great, there were a few significant issues. The interior of the cabin was infested with ants, especially the kitchen and bathroom despite the presence of ant traps and us adding even more. My wife was awakened one night with ants crawling on her. There was also a pervasive odor of raw sewage from the outside that penetrated inside the cabin. As bad as these things were, the worst thing was discovering that the water reservoir on the coffee maker was caked in mildew after we had already drank a few pots of bad tasting coffee. There’s also additional maintenance issues in the bathroom.