Our group of 9 adults and 4 babies and toddlers just had our yearly winter gathering for the second time at the sandalwood retreat and it was just as fabulous as last year. The rooms are diverse but fantastic and offer all the comforts you could want- pack and plays fit in the closet, ensuits in three of them, comfortable beds, extra linens and they are all super quiet, even when there's a ruckus in the livingroom. The annex over the garage was a great spot for the childless among us to retreat but also a wonderful play area for the kids. We cooked several delicious meals in the large, beautiful kitchen and enjoyed all the games and play spaces in the basement. We do dream of visiting again in the summer to enjoy the outdoor spaces more but the house is so large that we never felt cooped up. Our hosts were wonderful to work with and responded quickly to any questions. We would absolutely stay here again!

It was a great stay! Super clean. Large/open space great for the 17 of us! Screened in deck was our favorite place for dinner and morning coffee. Would definitely stay here again.

Perfect location for our family! We brought our boat for the first time - the lift worked great - seemed like it could fit a lot of boats. Lake was great - lots to explore, and it wasn't small. The house was loaded with toys and games any kind of group would work here:). We had a great time!

We enjoyed the opportunity to be together in a home that gave all family members the space and flexibility to enjoy each other’s presence as well as time to be apart and respectful of each person’s feelings or needs. Family dinners were especially enjoyed because of the space allowed for comfortable gatherings of 12 people (4families). The nightly fires in the yard overlooking the lake were especially enjoyable.

Our family has enjoyed a week in the Hayward lakes area for over 10 years. This was our 3rd stay on Round Lake — a favorite. Sandlewood Retreat is by far the nicest property we have ever rented TJ & Kendall are very attentive hosts. We’re already booked for next year

This house is perfect for a week getaway up north. We comfortably had 12 people for the week. Plenty of space to relax and enjoy family time. Great communication with owner too! Highly recommend this property.

We had the best week, probably my favorite VRBO of all time! The house is SO cool, stylish, spacious and perfect for a big group. We had 18 people and we all had our own space but also the house has great gathering spaces. The screened in porch is great with a table and a lounge area, we loved the fire pit and chairs, we had so much fun playing in the basement and countless hours jumping off the pier into the crystal clear lake. Leading up to our stay and a couple questions to Thomas while we were there, he was fantastic. I honestly don’t think I ever waited more than 5 minutes for an answer from him! The house is clean, the property is gorgeous and we enjoyed so many beautiful sunsets! Highly recommend!

The property is fantastic. The layout of the house was well designed for our party of extended family, plenty of space for all of us to hang out together, or be away from each other when needed. The screened porch was one of our favorite places to relax. Games in the basement provided great entertainment when we had too much lake time. Round Lake is a beautiful, clear lake, our family enjoyed jumping off the dock and swimming when we needed a break from the boat. I highly recommend this property.

We’ve stayed at many properties through VRBO and this one was top notch. The property managers were very proactive and responsive in communicating before and during arrival. Boating, fishing, swimming, beautiful sunsets and lots to do inside when the weather didn’t cooperate with the game room, open living area and spacious screen porch. We couldn’t ask for more and hope to return in the future.

Beautiful well stocked retreat for a large family. Great location. Great views. Perfect location. Couldn’t ask for more.

Words from my 10 year old! Of course, she said that last year too! This was our 2nd year staying at this house. Since a devastating cancer diagnosis, our mutigenerational family made an effort for the last two summers to get everytone together. At the same time:) That is hard to do with busy schedules but worth the effort. This property has been a blessing to us. It has provided respite and a well needed break for our family. It has provided opportunities for joyful memories to be made. Could any other place do that?-probably. But this house is perfect for us. It provides space and activities for kids and quiet spots when the adults need to take a break!:). The screen porch is genius, the firepit is a great gathering place. The boat lift- awesome addition! The house is impeccably cared for and clean, modern, well designed, and well stocked. We appreciated the two full- sized refridgerators, the plethora of pots and pans and the dual washer/dryers! The property is on a crystal clear lake, near great mountain biking trails and in a quiet neighborhood. June fishing was better than usual for us once we found the right spot. Lots of rock bass, some large smally's and good-sized largemouth bass. We also rented a logrolling log for the week (you can pick up in Hayward) (Keylogrolling.com) and that was a highlight and hours of fun every day for our family. Truly, there is something for everyone at this property- and plenty of space for a large group.

Very please with the communication and the upkeep and cleanliness of the property. The space above the garage was a wonderful haven for the teenagers and the common areas had ample space for gathering. The screen porch was excellent for morning coffee and the fire pit space was great for sunsets and s’mores. We will definitely be back!

This is an amazing property with wonderful hosts! They surely went out of their way to ensure the comfort of my family and I. Our group of over a dozen loved how spacious this property was, the great amenities, lake (the boat lift was awesome! Thankful for that.), continuous wifi connection, and so much more. We loved the deck and screened porch. Great spot to watch the sunrise! Everyone very much enjoyed the recreation/entertainment area and offerings in the bottom level. This kept us all busy when we were indoors. The space above the garage was also fantastic. All the spaces were amazing! We were there over the Memorial Day weekend. The hosts were always available and responded quickly. We very much appreciated their thoughtfulness in the comfort and care of their guests, and their kindness and generosity to opening up such personal space to my family and I. Thank you so very much! May L.

We celebrated my husbands 50th birthday. The house was awesome. We had 21 people in our group and had plenty of room. The game room was awesome and really enjoyed the fire pit and yard.

I would put different coffee cups in the unit. They cannot go in the microwave. Also, it would be nice to have a hair dryer.

Great spot for a weekend get away

Our group of 10 friends (+3 babies added this year) decided to begin an annual tradition to allow us the opportunity to spend quality time together as we span over two states. Our visit to Hayward was our first attempt! From the first guest walking in to the last, everyone instantly loved the Sandalwood Retreat. The bedrooms were very comfortable and quiet with large closets (big enough for a pack and play) extra linens and pillows, and lots of storage space. We especially appreciated how everything was high quality and functional like the custom blinds in each room, comfortable seating in the living and dining rooms, and the kitchen pots, pans, utensils and appliances. It was an absolute blast to take full advantage of the game room in the basement, guest suite, bath tub, and easy access to the (frozen) lake! We loved sledding and adventuring with the kiddos on Round Lake! We all left in agreement that the Sandalwood Resort would be an annual repeat. The location, amenities, ease of communication with the host, and price will make us repeat customers for sure. We cannot wait to stay here again!

Really enjoyed the cabin. Lots of space on the main level and in the basement. The Rooms above the garage were a nice getaway for some people. One of the nicest places I've stayed and my friends want to come back again after such an enjoyable time!

This house is absolutely beautiful. The larger areas are great for family and friends to spend time together. The house is very spacious. We rented Thursday to Sunday and it was such an easy process and the owners are so easy to communicate with.

We had a wonderful time for our intimate family gathering. Recommend for all size groups. Enough room for everyone to have their own space.

Everything was as advertised. Fantastic property.

Couldn’t have better things to say about this location. Beautiful inside and out!

I can't praise this property enough. I typically do a lake house weekend with ~15 friends, and this has definitely been our favorite place to stay so far! Great location, quiet lake and very good amenities. The house was very clean and the hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. I feel the pictures don't do enough justice to how pretty and well kept this place is. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place for a medium sized group gathering. The only heads up I would give is to take a look at the number of beds and the split properly. The hosts will happily clarify on how many bed spots there are if need be!

Amazing property. Convenient, clean and plenty to do! Perfect for kids and adults. We will def be back!

Our family of 12 had a wonderful week (1st week of Aug '22) at the Sandalwood Retreat. The home is just beautiful (better than pics). Plenty of room for our group. Sleeping arrangements are plentiful. The family room for gathering is massive. We were most impressed with the screened in porch that spans the entire back of the home facing the lake (my favorite part of the house). A small amount of steps down to the dock and you're off to enjoy Round Lake. We partied on a few different sandbars and enjoyed Powell's on Sunday for live music and some craziness. Decent sized fish were caught during the week ranging from panfish to a 30'' pike. The lake is clear and easy to navigate (large enough to not get bored). Proximity to Hayward is a bonus (groceries, golf, supper clubs, pizza, go-carts). We rented our pontoon from the local marina which was convenient and efficient. A few trips back to the marina to fill up on gas sure beats hauling down gas cans to the pier. The small neighborhood where the home is located has sparsely traveled roads that made for good morning runs/walks. We've been traveling to Northern Wisconsin as a group for 14 years and have only revisited the same home once. We were so impressed with this home/lake that we booked for next year already. You can't go wrong with this rental. The owner and manager were great to work with and responsive if needed. Thanks for the wonderful memories made at your home.

Everything was great

The Sandalwood Retreat is a fantastic place to stay with a large group and is better than the pics on VRBO advertise. We had 9 adults and 6 kids ranging in age from 7 to 15 and never felt crowded. Beds and space for all. The common spaces were great for hanging out, particularly the screened in porch and firepit. The kids had a blast in the basement playing the games. Round Lake is a beautiful clear lake and swimming right off pier was perfect. The pier was also a great place to watch sunsets and some surprise northern lights. Beyond being located on Round Lake the location was super convenient. We were within 15 minutes of golf, lumberjack show, and several tasty restaurants with outdoor space to let the kids play while waiting for food. Communication with the owners and Jeff, the property manager, was easy. Jeff was very responsive to questions prior to our visit as well as when we had an empty propane tank for the grill, bringing a replacement and back-up in less than 30 minutes. Overall, we had an amazing time at Sandalwood and Round Lake and would consider ourselves lucky to spend future family weeks in the Northwoods here.

This property is first class all the way, the hosts thought of everything and is very well supplied. It even included a multi-game video machine that the kids absolutely loved. Temperature control and internet was very good and rooms beds and showers were all very nice. Kitchen was well equipped. The property is located on certainly one of the nicest lakes in Wisconsin. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are looking for a week next year when we can rebook. Thank you