Cozy Lakefront Retreat with Game Room, Outdoor Living and Dock in Wisconsin

Pet-Friendly Lakeside Cabin w/ Fishing Boat & Kayaks | O'Connell Cabin Co

At O'Connell Cabin Co's Cattail Cabin on Lower Holly Lake, your fishing boat with trolling motor waits at the dock, and the downstairs game room is built for family fun. Sleeps 8 (6 adults). Up to 2 dogs, $150 flat; no cats.



A few things to know first:



-Parking is limited to 4 vehicles. The driveway is the only place to park, and it is not very big.

-We welcome up to 2 dogs. The pet fee is $150, and we ask that you declare pets on your reservation.

-If you are thinking of bringing your own boat, ATV, or snowmobile, get in touch so we can talk logistics. The road in is tight, and so is the driveway.



What makes Cattail Cabin different:



-Sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a finished walk-out basement. About 2,000 square feet. The third bedroom is an open loft — great for kids.

-A fishing boat with trolling motor is included, plus 2 kayaks, a canoe, a pedal boat, and a lily pad. On a quiet midweek day, Lower Holly Lake can feel like it is yours.

-The walk-out basement is the game room: ping pong and an arcade setup for rainy afternoons or late nights.

-A gas fireplace on the main floor, a screened-in porch, and a large deck looking out over 48-acre Lower Holly Lake.

-Full kitchen with a center island and a dining table that seats 8.



Location and the outdoors:



Cattail Cabin is about 10 minutes from the town of Stone Lake — pubs, antique shops, a micro-brew/coffee house, and a wine bar. Hayward is about 20 minutes north for food, shopping, and year-round events. The cabin sits on a snowmobile and ATV route, and the lake is a quiet spot for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing for Northern Pike and panfish. The CAMBA trail system is a drive away if you want bigger mountain-bike mileage.



Also included: firewood for the fire pit, a Blackstone gas griddle, high-speed internet, Smart HDTVs, a king bed in the master, laundry, and a collection of books and games.



Cattail Cabin is the O’Connell Cabin Co. stay for families who want the boat, the games, and a smaller group on Lower Holly Lake.

My wife Sarah and I are from Eau Claire (about an hour and a half south of our cabin) which is where we live too. We have 2 teenage kids at home, so like a lot of families, we are busy keeping up with sports, school activities, and everything in between. We identify with everyone out there who feels the need to get away every once in a while.

The first time we saw this cabin in-person, it was still under construction, however we knew right away that it was something special. When you're inside the cabin, you still feel connected to the outdoors. Even though the building is brand-new, the cabin interior has that classic rustic feel. It's cozy yet at the same time, provides all the space you and your family need to spread out and enjoy yourselves. We absolutely love this cabin and our hope is that you will love it too.

We love the northwoods! We chose to buy this home because we stayed at a handful of cabin rentals nearby in years past and fell in love with this area. It didn’t take long before we dreamed of owning our own cabin someday.

Tourism is a big industry in this neck of the woods, so if you're coming to this area for the tourist attractions, our cabin is ideally located nearby. Hayward, as mentioned, is only 15 minutes to the north and is well-known for it's food, shopping, year-round events, festivals, and tourist attractions.



The nearest town however, is Stone Lake, which is only a 5-minute drive straight west from the cabin. My wife and I love Stone Lake. It's smaller and quieter than Hayward (which is more of our style) however there are still many neat places to check out! If you have time, drive into town, park your car and walk around for a bit. With the pubs, antique stores, micro-brew/coffee house, and wine bar, there's plenty to do!