From the moment we arrived at Cabin Hovestol, we felt right at home. We were even welcomed by an elk bugling in the distance nearby. We have been going on vacations in the woods for over 40 years and have never encountered a cleaner, more comfortable and more value added property than this one. The owner was congenial and responsive. The kitchen was bright, airy and well equipped and we enjoyed several meals at the charming old dining room table with a view of the lake. The bed was very comfortable and we could have left our pillows at home. The cabin was tastefully decorated, uncluttered and a good use of space. It was fascinating reading about the Hovestol family and history of the cabin. We sampled some of the area establishments, such as the Bierstube for drinks, sandwiches and a fantastic view at Garmisch Resort on Lake Namakagon, watched the Packer game at Ransomâs in Clam Lake and shopped in Hayward on a rainy day. We would have liked to try the pizza or broasted chicken at the newly renovated Chippewa Outpost in Clam Lake but ran out of time. We fished for bluegills and crappies, photographed a flock of swans, searched for elk and enjoyed a fire in the wood stove on those chilly fall days. All in all, everything about Cabin Hovestol far exceeded our expectations. We wanted for nothing and considered it a privilege to stay here.