Outdoor lovers will agree that Wisconsin is one of the best places in the US for a nature escapade. It’s also known as Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthplace, the cheese-making capital, and Harley-Davidson’s hometown. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes filled with lush greenery and several lakes and rivers, including two Great Lakes.
Wisconsin has exciting activities for all four seasons. In the winter, you can ice fish, snowboard, snowshoe, and snowmobile, while spring brings with it opportunities for fishing and rafting. Fall weather is perfect for long drives along the iconic Great River Road. Cabin camping, food trucks, and patio dining are the trend every summer, along with Summerfest, the world’s largest outdoor music festival, which millions attend.
Traveling on a budget? Ditch expensive accommodation and pick a cheap cabin. Check out our list below for the top cheap cabin rentals in Wisconsin, USA, where you’ll enjoy staying all year round.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on June 01, 2024.
1. Delightful lakeside cabin, Iola (from USD 149)
This charming red-and-white cabin is a lakeside property close to a golf course in Iola. It has an exclusive dock and public-use boat landing. You can rent a pontoon and explore or go fishing on the lake.
This self-contained home with rustic country-style interiors is spacious and perfect for a large family on a budget. Kids will love the many toys. Take them out on the lake with the floaties and swim mats available on-site. When you come back, you can grill barbecues, roast smores on the fire pit, and let the kids play in the wide open yard surrounding the cabin. It also has a spacious parking area that can fit up to four campers in case you have additional people to accommodate.
Top guest reviews
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diane is a wonderful host and the place is well stockedthe kitchen is well stocked for cooking and there were very clear instructions from hostRead more reviewsLocation:
what a relaxing place to stay and get away from it allgreat hosts and great location on the lake housediane’s is a great place to get away for a few days and relaxwe spent 5 nights at diane’s place and it was great location is greatnice fully furnished place on the lake with a pontoon and kayaks
2. Creature's Retreat, Prentice (from USD 90)
This rustic country-style cabin in the Northwoods is roomy enough for a large family with pets, yet affordable. It offers a loft with two double beds and two bedrooms with queen-size beds for cozy sleeping space. It has an open living and dining area with a kitchen where you can cook, dine, and relax. Spend quiet mornings and evenings on the covered porch where you can sit back, sip coffee, and relish views of the ponds and wild animals passing by.
A maximum of three dogs are allowed but you must watch them closely or keep them in the kennel. You can take them hiking through the woods or play with them in the yard while roasting s'mores on the fire pit. Settle in at night with a movie using the free Wi-Fi.
Or, if you prefer, you can request a wagon ride from the owner, who lives close by.
3. Flathead Cabin, Omro (from USD 100)
This tiny inexpensive cabin has all the basic necessities you need if you’re a small group planning a trip to Fox River. It offers a bunk bed and a couch for sleeping, and a fully equipped kitchen where you can cook your meals. Want something different? There’s a charcoal grill you can use to cook barbecues. It has cable TV and free Wi-Fi for entertainment while you eat.
It’s 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) away from Oshkosh, if you need to make errand runs, and close to Fox River so you can go fishing or go paddling a boat anytime.
4. Tiki Suite, Merrillan
Tiki Suite is a cute cheap couple’s cabin that’s on Dilly’s camping ground in Hatfield. Perfect for active couples, it’s minutes away from Levi’s Mounds where you can go trail running and mountain biking. If you want to go out on the water, it’s also close to the lake with a dock where you can rent a pontoon.
The cabin is a cozy air-conditioned studio with a huge king-size bed where you can stretch out. Hungry? It has a kitchenette for making coffee and simple meals using a microwave. For something different, you can grill food using the outdoor fire pit or buy some drinks and pizza in the nearby Tiki Bar.
Do note the cabin has no running water. If you need to take a bath or use the toilet, there are private bathrooms and showers nearby for shared use with the other guests.
Merrillan, Wisconsin, United States
128.14 km (79.7 mi) from Ho-Chunk Gaming WittenbergAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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we brought food to grill but lots of places nearby to enjoy for breakfast lunch and dinnerCleanliness:
the cabin is very clean it is exactly what it says it isit's clean cute and has a fire pitvery cabin stay for the weekend very spacious and cleanthe bathrooms and showers are like a 10 second walk away and very cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
a nice park to enjoy a picnic and/or swimming nearby at the lakeit was fun having just a short walk to the tiki barreally cute place solid amenities
5. Private rustic cabin near lakes, Friendship (from USD 85)
This rustic wooden cabin is on a 10-acre (4.05 hectare) lot filled with walking trails and close to the small lakes in the vicinity. This cozy affordable lodging comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a bar counter and dinette for dining. Sharing the open space is the living area with a wood-burning fireplace.
You can relax in the cozy bedrooms and watch DVDs on the flat-screen TV. There is no internet, but you can go trekking or hunting in the woods and fishing in the nearby lakes. You are required to stay for a minimum of two nights in this rental and a minimum of three nights during the holidays.
6. Sunrise Cabin, South Range (from USD 49)
Enjoy the outdoors with your pet in Sunrise Cabin at Camp Amnicon Adventures & Retreats. This rustic budget-friendly cabin is in a woody area 30 minutes from Duluth and 7.6 mi (12.23 km) from Amnicon Falls State Park.
The compact space is cozy for a couple with one small dog. In the open layout are a comfy bed, a seating area for warming up by the fireplace, and a tiny kitchen area with a dinette. There’s an outhouse nearby if you need to relieve yourself.
On summer days, you can visit the beach of Lake Superior, which is 7.6 miles (12.23 kilometers) away, and Amnicon Falls State Park, which is 12.1 miles (19.47 kilometers) away. During winter, you can walk to the lodge where there are hot showers and a sauna to keep you warm.
7. The Sky apartment, Iron River
This modest one-bedroom rental offers the basic comforts couples need when visiting Buskey Bay Lake in northern Wisconsin. Its rustic country-style interiors are equipped with home-style facilities so you can cook your own meals and have the option to dine indoors or out on the furnished deck. It’s simply furnished but with modern amenities such Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and barbeque facilities.
The cabin gives you easy access to Buskey Bay Lake along with pontoon boat rentals. You can also ask the owner about free boat slips if you bring your own watercraft. Visiting during the winter? Enjoy exploring the snowmobile and ATV trails around the area.
Iron River, Wisconsin, United States
253.42 km (157.5 mi) from Ho-Chunk Gaming WittenbergAccommodates: 2
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cabin was comfortable clean and easy to accessRead more reviewsHost:
kevin is very responsive and helpful
8. Affordable romantic cabin in the woods, La Farge (from USD 75)
This studio-type cabin is on a 30-acre (12.14-hectare) campsite on the side of a hill. It’s surrounded by trees offering lots of shade during the day. Though the cabin has basic facilities, it is spacious enough for a small group. It has a loft for sleeping and you can convert the living room sofa into a bed for additional sleeping space.
It has a wraparound porch where you can relax on Adirondack chairs and admire the forest views. Nature calls? There’s an outhouse nearby.
Do note there is no water or power in the cabin. Warmth is provided by the woodburning fireplace and lights are powered by a battery. You are free to hike the trails, go fishing, and biking. You can rent kayaks and paddle down Kickapoo River.
Top guest reviews
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very cozy and a great way to disconnect play cards take walks and share foodCleanliness:
cabin was cozy warm super clean and surroundings sereneadorable quiet private and cleanthe cabin was clean and private and nestled in naturehowever the cabin appeared very clean and quiet and isaac was very easy to communicate withHost:
an amazing host accommodation and weekend away as usualsuper homely place and super helpful with our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
a wonderful memory that will last a lifetime perfect location things to do nearbywe visited wildcat mountain state park and enjoyed some leisurely hikesperfect place to get off the grid and relaxit was such a cool place with wonderful food can't wait to visit during the spring/summerbest place to relax & get away from it all so quiet & we loved our stay so much
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9. Glacier Hills Rustic Cabin #8, Hubertus
Though compact and cute, this A-frame cabin is cozy for a small family and very budget-friendly. It’s one of the lakeside cabins in Glacier Hills County Park near Friess Lake. You can stretch out on the full-sized bed or on the sofa to watch TV. However, do keep in mind that bedding is not provided, so you’ll have to bring your own.
Glass doors open to a tiny back patio where you can enjoy forest views while playing with your pets. If you need to use the toilet, the water source and portable restrooms are near the cabin and near the hall of the park. Hungry? Feel free to grill or roast food on the fire pit. There’s a mini fridge to keep your drinks cold and a four-seater dining area for eating indoors.
You can go kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding in the nearby lake.
Hubertus, Wisconsin, United States
191.82 km (119.2 mi) from Ho-Chunk Gaming WittenbergAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
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they had a ceiling fan but you really need a strong fan if its over 90 outsidethere is electric so bring a fan in the summerloved having breakfast on the deck listening to the sounds of naturebeds were super comfortablewonderful stay cozy studio cabin with awesome porch view of trees and lakeCleanliness:
beautiful little cabin clean lake and great hiking trailsthe cabin was clean and perfect for a back to nature experience without tent campingHost:
krystal is a great hostvery responsive and helpful hostwe enjoy kayaking and fishing on little freis lake and everyone is so friendlyit was very useful great communication with host krystalRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectincredible cabin at a beautiful locationthe perfect location for me as my bff is a 10 minute walk awayconvenient close to the lake and nice cabineverything went perfectly great place to stay
10. Glacier Hills Rustic Cabin #9, Hubertus (from USD 110)
This classic cheap log cabin is on a campsite in Glacier Hills County Park. During your stay, you have complete access to the rental and free entrance to the park. This can accommodate a large family with its full-sized bed, bunk bed, and sofa bed.
You can stay indoors to sleep, relax, watch TV, or eat. There’s a shaded patio where you can sit back and enjoy the greenery. If you want to combine delicious food and staggering views, have an outdoor picnic on the patio with a lovely view of the lake.
Top guest reviews
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you can expect a clean cabin with electricity fan space heater and mini fridgefridge and space heaters were a nice touch that i wasn't expectingCleanliness:
cabins were clean and spaciousthe cabin is rustic (and very clean) the area is beautiful we had the best time therewe took them for a little “hike” around the property and it was well marked and cleanHost:
krystal was a lovely & responsive hostsophia is an awesome host very accomodating and super flexible i highly recommend this placeRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic cabin in a great locationwe loved the cabin and the locationthe park team were nicegreat location value and communication with samthe park itself has wonderful hiking trails and is situated nearby to lots of other recreational opportunities
Relaxing cabins by the lake
These cabins come in varied sizes offering a variety of amenities. Whether you are a couple, a small group, or a large family, you will find one of these cabins to your liking with the comforts you need for a cozy stay. Feel free to try them all while visiting Wisconsin.
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