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Whispering Pines Hideaway overlooking peaceful Lake Gurno!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Hayward, WI
  • Lac Courte Oreilles
    3 min walk
  • Grindstone Lake
    5 min drive
  • Sevenwinds Casino
    11 min drive
  • Hayward, WI (HYR-Sawyer County)
    16 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Hayward

Located in Hayward, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lac Courte Oreilles and 5 minutes from Grindstone Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Whitefish Lake and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Sevenwinds Casino.

What's nearby

  • Lac Courte Oreilles - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grindstone Lake - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Sevenwinds Casino - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Round Lake - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • American Birkebeiner Trail - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sevenwinds Casino, Lodge & Conference Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D J's Dock - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Props Landing Waterfront Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Trailways Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Lake Oasis - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whispering Pines Hideaway overlooking peaceful Lake Gurno!


The Whispering Pine's Hideaway is the perfect place to be for any getaway.
Welcome to Hayward, one of Wisconsin’s best vacation spots. This area has it all! . Fishing, golfing, ATV trail-riding, dining, shopping. In winter: snowmobiling, ice fishing, fat-tire biking, and of course, miles of cross country ski trails. Enjoy the sunrise and your morning coffee from the lakeside patio, or end your day with a campfire and smores overlooking the small peaceful Gurno lake, while listening to the call of the loons.

This is a very comfortable and complete lake home. A fully stocked kitchen provides the tools you’ll need for preparing just about anything. The open living/dining area has great views of the lake, as does the master bedroom. The Master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom provide enough sleeping space for guests up to 2 adults and 2 children one bunk bed with a double on bottom and a single bed on top . And an twin bed The spacious bathroom includes a stand up shower and a large, jetted soaking tub. We provide high-speed WIFI internet, and a smart TV with access to network channels. Netflix is provided for your enjoyment. A large wall AC unit in the master bedroom cools the entire cabin in the summer and a gas fireplace makes for a little extra warmth in winter. You'll also have access to on-site laundry room and enough garage space for one car, or a couple snowmobiles.
The Space:
Our home enjoys beautiful lake views and 100 feet of private frontage on Gurno Lake, a small, quiet lake, without a developed boat launch, and consequently, very little fishing pressure. On most days you’ll probably see more loons and eagles than people. We have provided life jackets, a three person canoe and two kayaks are the best way to explore the lake, and fish for walleye, largemouth, or crappies. We have great swimming as well there is a ladder off the dock to get in and out of the water.
Other things to note:
(4th of July 2023 booking will be Friday thru Tuesday ) Summer schedule check out is 9:00am due to the busy season ad allowing time for cleaning.
.If you would like to visit a public beach, we have a list of area beaches in the cabin.
The Neighborhood:
This is a quiet neighborhood and a lake that has no public access. We have many guests who enjoy the peacefulness our lake provides. Others get their big-water fix by trailering their boats a short distance to the nearby world-class lakes which surround us, including Round Lake, Lac Courte Oreilles (of world record Musky fame), the Chippewa Flowage, Sand lake and Grindstone which provide access to boat launch.
Getting Around: We're a short drive from the village of Hayward, and its many shops, restaurants, bars and essentials-markets, including a large grocery store (Market Place) and a Walmart. (GPS can lead you too Whispering Pines Court, make sure you are googling Whispering Pines Trail.) There are some fun activities to do around the Hayward area, Mini Golf, Horseback riding a movie theater in town and a petting zoo. ATV and snowmobile trails are easily accessed from our property, and can take you all over northwest . In the winter months you can take Highway 27 to Christie Mountain to go skiing or snow boarding about an hour away as well.
If you want to travel a bit further up north take Highway 77 towards Superior. Our favorite go to , Amnicon Falls Park for a nice picnic and hiking to see the five waterfalls Right before that is or Big Manitou Falls in Patterson Park. Duluth or Bayfield is about 1.5 hours drive from there for a more adventurous outing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and sledding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David and Lonnie Frock

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a pack and play available

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

Whispering Pines Hideaway overlooking peaceful Lake Gurno! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
This place has anything you could need. Cabinet and drawers are labeled so you can easily find what you need. The knives are even sharp. The backyard is beautiful and the view is incredible. I even got to hear the Loons!!! If I'm ever up in the area again, this would be my go-to house. Thank you for your attention to detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Absolutely love this property! Everything you could think of was provided. Great communication with the host. I definitely would recommend this property to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northwoods Retreat
We truly enjoyed our three night stay at Whispering Pines Hideaway! The home has "Up North Charm" and everything we needed for our stay. The highlight for us was canoeing on Lake Gurno. We took our fishing poles with us but the best fishing was off the dock! Lots of little fish that were fun to catch. Adding to the fun were bald eagle sightings and hearing the loons calling. Hayward is a short drive away and has lots of shops and restaurants. The downtown is great with lots of sweet treats to try. We had an amazing walleye dinner at Powell's on Friday night...delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie A., Waunakee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet cabin!
Very nice cabin on a quiet lake. We enjoyed the kayaks. The owner was really easy to work with as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky R., La Crosse, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent girls get away!
I can't say enough about about this wonderful home right on the lake. My friends and I had a fantastic "girls getaway"! Everything was so well organized so we never had to search for anything. David and Lonnie are great hosts with quick responses to any questions we had while there. They even went out of their way to mail a sweatshirt back to my friend who forgot it. This has been my best vrbo experience! I would definitely recommend this cabin again and again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, as always!
We have stayed at Whispering Pines Hideaway a number of times and it is a delight every time. The house is cozy, well-stocked and well-cared for, the lake is quiet and perfect, and of course we always have fun going into town for shops and dining. Our kids have made a boatload of memories here, and they talk about it all year, anticipating our next stay. Highly recommend a relaxing stay at Whispering Pines Hideaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of paradise!
Beautiful peaceful location yet close to Hayward and the biking trails. Lonnie thought of everything and more! Kayaks, canoe and the house has everything you need. My favorite was sitting on the dock with morning coffee and finishing the evening watching the Eagles and loon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent, quiet getaway
Very positive experience and was exactly what we were expecting and looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend
Great place to stay for our family Memorial Day trip. Close enough to Hayward, and the property has everything you need to relax and have fun. Private dock plus a little beach on the property to build sand castles etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Great weekend with our 3 kids. They loved playing in backyard, having daytime bonfires and going out on the lake. A very peaceful area with a well stocked home that will have everything that you need. We even caught some fall fish! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
What a delightful cottage. It was well maintained, very clean, well setup and stocked with just about every kitchen appliances/cookware needed. Beautifully decorated. The hosts are very friendly, inviting, and very responsive to any questions. What a lovely place to relax and enjoy time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F., Grew up in the midwest.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home
Very warm and comfortable home. Home had everything you would need/want for your stay. Laid out well, labels to easily locate items in the house, welcome book provided good information on specifics related to the property. VERY clean and organized. There was a basket full of brochures on area attractions for eating/shopping/recreation etc. for all seasons. Would be a great place to stay for all 4 seasons!! Very much enjoyed our stay and would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan H., MUSCODA, WI (a small Village outside of Muscoda)

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful and Relaxing Experience
The cabin was a lovely place to kick back and just hang out together. One issue we found was that being in our mid-80s, we were not able to enjoy the water as we had anticipated. It was partly because the weather was either very very warm or rainy and cool. The bigger issue was that getting the canoe down the steep bank was not an easy task for the four of us. It would have been helpful to have a wench at the top of the bank to aid in the effort. We didn't try to take the kayaks down but probably would have made the effort if the weather had been a little more moderate. That said, we enjoyed our experience and can commend it to others. It would be a marvelous place to take children because younger people could easily manage the canoe and kayaks and there are many water toys for all to enjoy. We didn't have a campfire, again weather related but there is a marvelous campfire ring surrounded with good seating. Wood and marshmallow sticks are right there handy to us. This is a nice option in VRBO. The hosts were outstanding. We had such fine communication together.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
The property was very clean and inviting. The hosts were on top of everything and quick to respond to any questions. As someone else commented, we saw more loons and eagles than people. We caught some nice largemouth bass right off the dock. The only (small) issue was, the stairs to the lake were a little challenging for two older people with bad knees. Other than that, I highly recommend Whispering Pines Hideaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Beautiful property on a beautiful lake! Good fishing and relaxing aplenty. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Get Away!
Such a beautiful cabin on a fish filled lake! We caught a bunch of pan fish and bass out on the lake too. Some good size ones are out there! Loons came in a few nights, and there’s nothing more up north than hearing Loons out on the lake! In a great location surrounded by all the various lakes for us to bass fish. The kitchen is well stocked and labeled which we loved! No blind searching for something. David and Loni are amazing hosts and great with communicating! We highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
The place is lovely, clean and fully stocked with everything you need. The owners were very communicative too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing gataway
Great and secluded getaway! This place had everything we needed. We enjoyed the fires at night and fishing off the dock! Caught many bluegills. The owners were responsive!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Whispering Pines
This was our second time staying at WP and was absolutely perfect! We’ll stocked kitchen, beautiful and tranquil lake. Comfortable beds! We’re going to return, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Northwoods location
The home was nice and clean. The property is located on a small lake that was nice to swim, fish and kayak in. The well stocked kitchen and a gas grill allowed us to eat our meals there. It is a peaceful location and Hayward is only a a 15 minute drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake views
The cabin on Gurno Lake was perfect for our family. It is very private, beautiful setting in the woods, right on the lake. We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and sitting on the dock watching the bald eagles perched overhead. We took the canoe out on the lake and we were the only ones out there. It's a very quiet and serene place. The cabin has all the amenities one may need. The kitchen is the most well-stocked I have ever seen for a rental. The beds were very comfortable. The hosts were very hospitable and easy to communicate with. They left popcorn and a s'mores kit for us which was so kind. Hayward is a short 15-20 minute drive with lots of fun shops and restaurants. I highly recommend this place and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront beauty
Beautiful cabin lots of room quiet and peaceful. Close to the powwow. Close to Hayward for sights and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
UTV/ATV Adventure
Great place to stay away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clark O.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Good As It Gets
The Whispering Pines Hideaway lived up to the reviews and then some. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. The pictures do not do justice to how beautiful this lakeside home is. Very clean, beautifully decorated, spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, etc. and the secluded and serene setting was 5-star to be sure. We loved Lake Gurno and caught lots of fish (big bass and bluegill and even a walleye while fishing for bass) out of the host’s very nice 3-person canoe. Eagles and loons galore and with no public access we were often the only ones on the entire lake! Be sure to take the canoe through the small channel to the north where you’ll find more fish and even more beauty/seclusion. We were also treated to a visit from a deer right out the back door and the fire pit overlooking the lake was also a treat. Communication with the hosts was great and having access to one side of the garage was especially nice for unpacking and packing. Just can’t say enough good things about our experience. Sure hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
We were blown away by how nice this property is! The house was set up with all the amenities we needed, everything was clearly labeled and easy to find. The lake is stunning amd quiet and we saw lots of wildlife. Its a short drive to area attractions and restaurants. We absolutely loved staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023