#3 is a quaint, affordable cabin on the shores of Birch Lk, 1 Boat Slip Included

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Birchwood, WI

Birch Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Bennett Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Lake Chetac
‪3 min drive‬
Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Quaint, cozy 2 bedroom cabin just steps from the shore of beautiful Birch Lake in Birchwood, Wisconsin in a small family owned resort.

This updated modern cabin comes equipped with microwave, coffee maker, color TV with cable, Weber grill, and picnic table. We supply bed linens, paper products, hand and dish soap.

Access to Big/Little Birch Lake AND the 2200 acre Lake Chetac is just a few steps from your cabin. A fun, affordable "UpNorth" place to relax. Grab your fishing pole and fish our renowned lakes! Both lakes have an abundance of fish which include bluegills, crappies, perch, northern pike, walleye, and bass. Cabin rental gets you a free place to dock your boat during your stay.

Don't have a boat? No problem, you can rent one of our new fishing pontoons! We also have a fully appointed fish house to clean your catch of the day.

If golfing, hiking or horseback riding is more your thing, we have that in the area as well. Bring your towels and get ready for pure R&R.
*(Rates are for 2 adults and 2 children under 17. Additional fees will be applied for extra adult guests.)

Property manager

Rick and Shelly Pietrek

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$30 per dog per stay, limit 2. Sorry, no cats.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only!

We only rent this cabin weekly, Sat. to Sat., from 6/15 through 8/17. All dates before 6/15 and after 8/17 can be rented nightly upon our approval.

Pets are not allowed to be left unattended in the cabins at anytime.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this cabin is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Benson Creek State Wildlife Management Area and Hauer Springs State Wildlife Management Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Tagalong Golf & Resort. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Birchwood, WI

What's nearby

Birch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bennett Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Lake Chetac - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Edgewater Town Hall - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
Spider Lake - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ed's Pit Stop - ‬4 min drive
‪The Birchwood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Stout's Island Lodge & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
‪Chit Chat Bar, Grill, and Resort - ‬10 min drive
‪Spider Lake Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is #3 is a quaint, affordable cabin on the shores of Birch Lk, 1 Boat Slip Included pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at #3 is a quaint, affordable cabin on the shores of Birch Lk, 1 Boat Slip Included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #3 is a quaint, affordable cabin on the shores of Birch Lk, 1 Boat Slip Included?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is #3 is a quaint, affordable cabin on the shores of Birch Lk, 1 Boat Slip Included located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Birch Lake and Bennett Lake. Lake Chetac and Balsam Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

29 May, 2024

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

Memorial Weekend Getaway

The resort on Birchwood reminded me of the vintage lakeside resort that I remember from my youth. The cabins were immaculate and cozy. We enjoyed our time immensely and look forward to returning again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

4 Sept, 2024

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

Very nice northern cabins

Cabin was very nice, clean and cozy. Love the view of the Lake from cabin. Met the property owners very nice couple and enjoy talking to them. Hooe to come back bext year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

24 Sept, 2024

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

Cabin 3 Get-away

We stayed 5 nights in mid-September and had a fabulous time. The cabin was VERY clean and the location on the lake was great. We caught SO MANY fish off the docks! Our host(s) were very friendly and helpful, and the lake is beautiful. This was a relaxing and fun get-away. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

29 Aug, 2022

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

nice weekend

very quiet, nice to be right on the water. everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

31 Aug, 2023

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

Modern Cabin

Enjoyed the modern quant clean cabin. Will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dan I.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Extremely nice place

We had a short but great time at the cabin. The Mangagment was extremely kind with us even after my dog was barking the entire afternoon. Calling us and very considerate to us. I would enjoy staying again at this cabin. Thanks hank you Shelly for everything and understanding.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

12 Aug, 2020

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

Relaxing Getaway

We loved the ease of our stay. Our boat rental was gassed up and on the dock when we arrived. Nice owners on site to answer any questions. He even recommended a great local radio station. Will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

2 Jun, 2023

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

Great Experience!!

Excellent location in the Birchwood area and on the lake. Small older resort cabin, well maintained, and very clean inside and out. Very nicely decorated and supplied well with useable, essential items. Rick and Shelly were wonderful hosts. My wife was extremely excited about the cleanliness. Boat launch and dock slip worked great for our pontoon. Just a wonderful stay. A return trip is in the future. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tammy W.

8 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Not at all what we ec

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Liz F.

6 Jun, 2022

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

A great long weekend on the lake

I only met Rick who was incredibly helpful and informative. We had lots of fun exploring the lake and fishing. The cabin was cute and cozy with both bedrooms overlooking the lake. Very clean. We ate at a few different nearby restaurants….very good. The cabins are part of a trailer park which took a little away from the ambience (that’s only reason it’s a 4 rather than a 5 overall rating) That being said they sit right on the lake, and each cabin has its own dock. A bargain for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

3 Oct, 2021

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

Charming cozy cabin

We had a very nice time at Cabin #3. It is small and cozy cabin just right for the two of us and our dog. The cabin was very clean. The owners were super nice. The fishing for pan fish was good. It was perfect for our early fall getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

10 Jul, 2021

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

Fabulous Vacation Spot!

What a great time at Echo Bay! Rick and Shelly are wonderful hosts! The cabin was very clean and comfortable and the location could be have been more gorgeous! The fishing was fantastic and the lake was so clean and clear we could watch the fish come to our hooks! The town boasts a couple of great bars and Cafe's as well! A great place to relax and get away from the rat race! We will definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

LeRoy E.

24 May, 2021

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

Great The owner was very kind it was very quiet, fishing was great

fine

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

17 May, 2021

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

Mini Vacation

Rick and Shelly are fantastic. They made our stay very enjoyable. the property was perfect for what we wanted to do and so clean. We didn't get out to fish like we wanted but golfed at the nice courses around Birchwood. If we do a Mini trip again, this is the place for us.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail Q.

4 Oct, 2020

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

A great getaway in the north woods

My adult kids and enjoyed our stay very much. We were right on the lake and enjoyed the water and wildlife (owls, pileated woodpeckers, geese, black squirrels). The cabin is nicely furnished and just comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

1 Oct, 2020

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

Restful and relaxing

We really enjoyed our Fall retreat in this clean little cabin on the lake! Everything was so handy and we had all we needed including the Weber grill, campfire ring, kitchen and nice shower. We enjoyed the Fall colors all around and friendly community when we went on walks with our dog. I look forward to staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

28 Sept, 2020

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

Cute cabin for a peaceful get away

Cute cabin with great friendly hosts..Rick and Shelley care about your stay and take pride in this resort. The location is beautiful and the cabin although older has everything you need for a comfortable enjoyable stay. If your looking for a laid back peaceful stay this is it. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard & Elizabeth Ann T.

25 Sept, 2020

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

Great time at Ri-Shel resort

The cabin was exactly as described- basic but clean and well equipped. The owners were friendly and attentive and the lake and area were a great north woods experience. All in all, it was a memorable vacation at a great price.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

18 Sept, 2020

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

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Entering cabin and we were greeting with soft music and a warm fire burning in the gas fireplace! The owners are great! Their concern was for us to have the best stay. And we had such a good time there! Thank you Rick And Shelley!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Matt V., Eau Claire

10 Sept, 2020

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

Helpful and friendly owners, relaxing visit

Rick and Shelley were both very helpful, friendly, and easy to get ahold of. Our stay was so enjoyable and relaxing. I would recommend staying here to anyone looking for peace and quiet in the northwoods.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

DELLA J.

28 Aug, 2020

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

Decided to take a trip up north where we could enjoy some swimming and boating.

Owners were supper great- rented a pontoon, very nice one at that, extremely affordable, cute clean 2 bedroom cabin,Everything we needed, nice property, dog friendly will go back again with no doubt.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

26 Jun, 2020

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

Peaceful & Quiet

Clean and quiet. Just as described. Would recommend without hesitation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamy J.

12 Jun, 2020

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

Look no further . . .

Charming Cozy Cabins at a very reasonable cost. This is a great place to stay for a relaxing summer getaway. Rick is very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

3 Jun, 2020

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

Great cabin overlooking the lake with a fish cleaning house and a dock for your boat

The owners were great and helpful making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We will definitely be coming back!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

28 May, 2020

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

A wonderful oasis

Rick and Shelly were amazing. Super nice, from the moment we arrived. The cabin was clean and decorated adorable. The view of the lake was beautiful fish turtles and eagles everywhere. We hated to leave. Cabin 3 will be my new home away from home. Thank you Rick and Shelly for making our stay so amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rick and Shelly Pietrek

Rick and Shelly both grew up in small towns, just a few hours from Birchwood. They both experienced the magical midwest summer fun of fishing for pan fish, swimming, floating down lazy, winding rivers, catching firefly's in mason jars and roasting marshmallows over a blazing campfire. Camping at a nearby lakeside KOA is a cherished part of Ricks childhood memories. He had always wanted to own a resort so he could provide families the same special opportunity he had as a child. But fate had a different plan... offers and opportunities led him overseas for close to 20 years. He worked in Antarctica, Greenland, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, and, Afghanistan. Exploring Ireland, England, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand in his free time. Meanwhile, back in the states Shelly was busy raising 2 fabulous kids, running a business, vacationing every year or two in various places around the world while living on both coasts and even some places in between during the same span of the 30 years Rick was overseas. In 2010 Shelly came "home" to Birchwood to help take care of an ailing parent. She and Rick found each other shortly after she moved back. He was on a 3 month break deciding where in the world he wanted to get lost in next. They ended up enjoying the whole summer of 2010 together! Sadly, in September Rick was off overseas once again. They stayed in touch via Skype and email and over the next 7 years maintained a long distant relationship, meeting up in Birchwood two times a year. during Ricks time off. They even managed to sneak away together to Turkey and the Seychelles on two separate occasions. Finally, Rick found a reason to come home for good. In March of 2018 they got married & bought a resort. And now you know the rest of the story!

Both of them love lake living, meeting new people & look forward to running the resort for many years! They are all about helping others build their own beautiful memories.

Why they chose this property

When Echo Bay resort in Birchwood came on the market after 47 years of being owned and operated by one family, they knew this was an opportunity of a lifetime and they were not going to let it get away. Rick could finally realize his dream! This is one of very few small fishing resorts left in the area. They didn't want to see it turned into condos like other resorts on these northern lakes. They wanted another generation of children to experience the "Up North" cabin fun of fishing, swimming, tubing and campfires!

What makes this property unique

We are located on a quiet point with water on both sides of the Resort. Our quaint, cozy, recently remodeled cabins are just steps from the shoreline. Fall asleep with the lake breeze wafting through your cabin while the call of the Loons lull you to sleep.
We offer onsite pontoon rentals for those of you who want to experience the water and all it has to offer. Available for Rent Daily or Weekly.