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Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Lake Wi & Skiing with Party Space!

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Interior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merrimac, WI
  • Glacial Lake Wisconsin
    1 min walk
  • Merrimac Ferry Dock
    8 min walk
  • Wisconsin River
    16 min walk
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    45 min drive

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About the area

Merrimac

Located in Merrimac, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Glacial Lake Wisconsin and Memorial Park. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Merrimac Ferry Dock and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Wisconsin River.

What's nearby

  • Merrimac Ferry Dock - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ice Age Trail Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Devil's Head Ski Resort - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Devil's Lake - 19 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 22 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Tavern Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fitz's On The Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Bar & Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Waddle Inn - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Lake Wi & Skiing with Party Space!

Historic House steps from Lake Wisconsin, just up the road from the infamous Merrimac Ferry!

This amazing property ranks as one of the oldest homes in Merrimac. Newly renovated while keeping the charm and character of yesteryear.

You also get access to a huge, newly renovated w/old world charm Schoolhouse and Blacksmith shop party area for an additional $100 fee (see club). This open area is great for anything from bridal showers to family gatherings, and can even be a place to park your sleds if you're traveling to snowmobile.

Full kitchen w/island and formal dining area. Flex room right off dining (think: games, oversized couch, additional table, etc). Spacious living room easily invites relaxation and camaraderie. Nicely appointed Queen ML bedroom off the living with it's own access outside.

The second level of the house features 3 bedrooms/2 full baths. Each bedroom has king beds. Views of Lake Wisconsin can be found from two of the rooms. Additionally, two rooms have futon style seating available.

Upper level: Club House. Great view of Lake Wisconsin. Likewise, you have some awesome bunk house style arrangements with 5 twin beds and two televisions with BluRay and Wii gaming systems. This area also has it's own heating/cooling.

We welcome guests with their own specialized code to get in available through their stay. We will communicate prior to your stay and provide information and Welcome Binder available on site for most of your questions and requests. Prior to your stay, look for a text or email thru platform with your code for access to the property. This code is only usable from check in time to check out time during the duration of your stay.

Merrimac (Colsac) Ferry is a free ferry ride from one side of Lake WI to the other (seasonal). Fun ice cream shops available on each side. Just a couple houses from the lakeside Memorial Park with docks, fishing, shelter, horseshoes and play equipment. Across the street from a softball diamond/park and church. Two doors down find a restaurant/bar with good hometown feel. Firepit onsite for making additional memories. Just a quick ride from so many other great outdoor areas: Devil's Lake, Devil's Head Skiing and Tubing, Cascade Mountain, , Ice Age Trails and Rec areas, Dwwar's Glen, Parffey's Glen, Ringling Bros Circus in Baraboo, shopping Downtown Baraboo and plenty of other great restaurants and bars close by!

Some of the best pizza at H's Place in Merrimac, so come, and let someone else deliver to you their famous Chicago Style deep dish. So much space and a great place to get away from it all.

ABOUT THE PARTY SPACE You also get access to a huge, newly renovated w/old world charm Schoolhouse and Blacksmith shop party area for an additional fee. This open area is great for anything from bridal showers to family gatherings, and can even be a place to park your sleds if you're traveling to snowmobile.

CONVENIENCES:
We inventory our items and set out what we feel include and understand is needed for a stay the length of yours. If you need additional items and find some onsite, please just leave a note that you used it so we can adjust accordingly. This is so we can adequately supply items such as toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, coffee and other conveniences to our guests and maintain a reasonable rate. Items such as paper plates and condiments are left at a convenience for you, but are not something we normally stock/restock. We appreciate your understanding in this.

HEATING/COOLING:
If you are staying during a time in which you need to use the heat, please note that the main and second level of the house use the thermostat in the dining room. However, in the upper (3rd) level, it has it's own heating (baseboard) and cooling (window ac). There is a switch by the window ac to turn it from either heating or cooling. In addition, the baseboard temp is located near the AC unit as well (it runs all the baseboard heating in the upper level). Please also realize that it may take a bit to warm up/cool down the property. If you are using the heat, please be cognizant and aware of this and prior to leaving during the months of November to May, please turn the temps to 64'. If renting spring/summer please place cooling at 74' prior to vacating. This again, allows us to provide you the opportunity to use the these at your will while here without putting undue items on them like locks and presets.

CLEANING:
Unfortunately, it has to be said, and we mean this in the nicest way possible... If the cleaner comes (after checkout time) and you are here, she will begin cleaning and notify us. At that time if you choose not to leave and stay on you may be charged an additional $50 for an hour for every hour in which you are past the check out time of 11am. Again, we appreciate your understanding and adherence to the policies set forth.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Roxanne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297.3 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Lake Wi & Skiing with Party Space! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our trip to Devil’s Lake!
I loved the vibe of this house. So much character and nicely updated. We loved walking to the ferry, the ice cream stand, and taking a ride across the lake. It was the perfect stay for our weekend trip to Baraboo and Devil’s Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen K.

Great location
Cleaner was still cleaning when we arrived. Very poor response time from owner, if any response at all with questions or concerns. The event space only had a few tables and chairs and still had trash from whenever it was used before. Front door knob fell off, kitchen faucet is broken and the upstairs bathroom blew a breaker so no electricity in that bathroom. Otherwise the beds were comfy the house is beautiful and conveniently located for our event.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Friends & Family Getaway
Spacious house, able to spread out with our group of 8. 3 bathrooms were nice to have. Nice big yard to set up badminton, short walk to playground and fishing along the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Family getaway
Comfortable accommodations for 8 adults & 9 grandkids. Quiet neighborhood, enjoyed a backyard campfire. Easy drive to the Dells, Devils Lake, Baraboo. Catholic Church right across the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Cumming, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
The house was as described, clean and comfortable. The location right by the lake and ferry was great. There were 10 in our group and we had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a boys trip
There is more than enough beds for a group of 10 to have their own beds. The town is nice and quiet and it’s a 30 second walk to the nearest bar. We never felt on top of each other and were really comfortable in the house. I would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel Z.

Big house great for family gatherings
Big old house that had plenty of room for all our extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked, comfortable home perfect for a group
Nice historical home with plenty of room and very well stocked! Kitchen had everything we needed from cooking oil to spices to coffee filters plus small appliances- even a waffle maker! There were plenty of towels and extra linens also. Would definitely stay again! Only issue was the door code not being set but once we reached the host it was resolved quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle H., Freeport, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends get together
Several families gathered to enjoy the weekend together, plenty of space indoors and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ric b.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place for a lot of family
Nice old house in Merrimac....just a short walk to Lake Wisconsin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
family ski trip
The property was fine, comfortable and pleasant. There was a lack of communication with the host. Access code was not corrected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfortable
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023