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

Little Sand Lodge has its own private wood-fired sauna on the shore of Little Sand Lake. It's yours for the whole stay, and we supply the wood. Build a fire in the pit under the stars (firewood's on us), then come in to warm up by the fireplace.



A few things to know first:



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

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



What makes Little Sand Lodge different:



-Sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with a finished walk-out basement. About 2,000 square feet. The fourth bedroom is an open loft.

-Authentic wood-fired sauna made entirely from reclaimed wood and salvaged materials. The sauna features an Iki wood stove which is one of the best sauna stoves the industry.

-A fishing boat with trolling motor is included, plus 2 adult kayaks, 1 kid kayak, a pedal boat, and a canoe.

-Gas fireplaces on the main floor and in the basement.

-Brand-new appliances in a full kitchen with a center island and a dining table that seats 10.

-Large deck and screened-in porch looking out over Little Sand Lake.

-Walk-out basement with ping pong.



Location and the outdoors:



Little Sand Lodge is about 2 minutes from downtown Stone Lake and about 20 minutes from Hayward. Little Sand Lake is a 79-acre lake for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, including Northern Pike and panfish. The cabin sits on a snowmobile and ATV route, with CAMBA trails a drive away if you want a bigger ride.



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



Little Sand Lodge is the O’Connell Cabin Co. stay for guests who want the newest cabin, a bigger lake, and a boat waiting at the dock.

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.

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 2-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 winery (YES a winery only 2 minutes from our cabin), there's plenty to do!