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Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!

Family-friendly cottage in Merrimac with a water park

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Kitchen
Kitchen-fully stocked-coffee pot,microwave, dishwasher, utensils and dishware
Dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Devil's Head Ski Resort
  • Place, Cascade Mountain Ski Area
  • Place, Devil's Lake
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

queen room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

spacious

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!

Our private cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, microwave, dishwasher, washer & dryer, 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed,the other a queen, 2 pull out sofa beds, one full size and 1 queen, 1 air mattress, 1 full bath with tub and shower, all linens provided, free WIFI, 2 electric fireplaces with 2 Roku flat screen tvs, central air, heat, coffee pot, pots and pans, dishware and linens, fire pit, charcoal grill, front porch swing, and an indoor/outdoor kennel for your canine family member, situated on 20 acres with trails, on a dead end road. Tired of the rat race of the city life? You will love the peaceful, serene location. Conveniently located 5 miles from Devil's Head Ski & Golf Resort, 5 miles to Cascade Mountain, 20 miles to Wisconsin Dells,so many attractions nearby-Devils Lake State Park, Circus World Museum,Ho Chunk Casino,Waterparks, The Outlet Center with shopping galore, to name a few. Pack up your family and vacation here, in your own private home! Please note: there is a $75 fee per pet, per stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
I’m sorry, no cats ,due to allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no fireworks or parties
A one time pet fee of $75 per pet will be charged per stay

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Merrimac

Located in Merrimac, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Devil's Lake and Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ochsner Zoo and Glenview Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Happy Hollow Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Merrimac, WI

What's nearby

  • Devil's Head Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Devil's Lake - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 27 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Ho-Chunk Casino - 29 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 20 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Iron Skillet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hooker's Resort - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!! located?

This family-friendly Merrimac cottage is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Glacial Lake Wisconsin, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wisconsin River and Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area. Memorial Park and Rozno's Meadow Trail Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Beautiful country and scenery and place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Respite

Roomy house with a lovely porch, big yard, trails through the acreage, and a wonderful fire pit. We enjoyed this quiet, country home and the nearby hiking trails and Dells boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We have been coming to this cottage for years now. Never disappointed, Always feel so welcomed and like our home away from home. Love the area and having a place like this to enjoy after exploring the area makes our visits so much more enjoyable. Great Hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice getaway

Wendy was welcoming and the property was spacious and clean. Had everything we needed. We would love to come visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, quiet getaway

This was our second year staying at Rustic View Cottage and we had another amazing time. Thanks to Wendy for the great communication and for sharing your beautiful cottage with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway, but close to everything

We had a great "long weekend" visit to the property. Found the peace and quiet / nature we were looking for! Ample room - never felt cramped, all the expected amenities in good working order. Everything was meticulously clean and organized - wish we could have stayed longer. Within about 20-30 minutes from the MANY sights and activities Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells has to offer (which is a LOT!). We highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed relaxing stay

This home and property is absolutely beautiful. We had a wonderful time relaxing at the property with our 4yo and 2 dogs between hikes. I love how dog-friendly the space is, our dogs didn't want to leave! We definitely plan to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

otto k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

My wife and I spent our honeymoon at this place and it couldn't have been better. The inside was nice and comfortable and roomy and the outside was great for walks during the day and using the firepit in the late afternoon evening. We will be back for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Property was very clean and comfortable and nicely decorated. property was a little farther away from our activities than I thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area-very nice cottage

We came for three nights the beginning of October. The cottage was in a beautiful, quiet, location surrounded by bluffs in their fall colors. It was super clean and the beds so comfy! Lots of space inside and out. Great fire pit, huge covered porch to sit and have coffee. Close to Devils Lake State Park, and fun shopping in Baraboo. Wendy the host was a gem to work with. You won’t be disappointed if you chose to stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Duane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rustic

Cabin was fine but dark, few lights and many of the windows were covered by an addition. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Tranquility

My husband, dog and I stayed at the Rustic View Cabin May 1-8, 2024. We absolutely loved it. The "cabin" was more a lovely, appointed home. It was quiet and peaceful. The interior was nicely decorated, and the kitchen had everything a cook could want. Our city dog loved the fenced in yard (so many new country smells), and on those occasions when we left to go out to dinner, he was safe and comfortable in the indoor kennel. We hope to visit this lovely haven again! Thanks to Wendy for keeping this "cabin" so clean, warm and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary & Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First trip with young dog

We had a great visit at the Rustic View Cottage. The cabin was large, open and had great space for our 10 month old puppy... both inside and the fenced area. The kennel area is stocked with towels and dog brushes, extra water and food bowls and fenced area with a doggie door to an outside covered kennel space. The cottage is on a dead end road, so there isn't much traffic or noise. There is a small park just 1/4 mile down the road that overlooks the Wisconsin River valley and is great for star gazing. There is a large open kitchen with all the cookware and spices you could need. The bathroom and bedrooms are large and there are two separate living rooms with their own TV. We would have had plenty of space if we would have brought the kids. The only downside is solely due to Wisconsin's abundance of mosquitoes. This year has been especially rainy, so everywhere is a mosquito haven. But, the Rustic View Cottage had a supply of OFF and citronella candles available for outside use. It was perfect for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable rooms with a well equipped kitchen and fenced in area for our dog. Loved sitting on the covered porch and hearing owls and coyotes in the distance as night set in. Devils Lake State Park, Wisconsin Dells, The Crane Sanctuary and more are waiting for you to explore in this nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is doggie disneyland !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our furry family and had an excellent stay. The location is wooded, quiet and in a great proximity to hiking (Devils Lake) and biking (Great Sauk Trail). Wendy promptly responded to any questions we had and the cottage was set up well for our extended stay (6 weeks). We spent a lot of time exploring Baraboo, Portage and surrounding area. Lots of good restaurants and take out nearby.
Stayed 49 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Respite

Close to EVERYTHING! Crane foundation is amazing, wildlife park, casino, devils lake! The area is amazing, the vistas, lakes. We took the ferry from Lodi to Merrimac too. Then back to the rustic cottage for peace, nature, serenity at it's best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Privacy

We enjoyed the secluded location and great fire pit. The he house was also clean and well cared for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away spot that is not out of the way, but not in the hustle and bustle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rache'l S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftless Home Away from Home

Celebrating husband's 55th Birthday in our favorite location in our favorite, peaceful and relaxing cottage. Hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

daisy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed getaway

Wendy and Dean were amazing! A snow storm was about to hit that area and Wendy reached out to me letting us know we can come early to avoid it. So thoughtful! They came the next day, but not before asking if we were awake to plow and shovel. We thought that was so considerate. Their pictures really do it no justices. The places was even better than what’s online. We loved that we were able to bring our fur babies too! They had everything for pets! The house smelled great and very clean. We will definitely rebook!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful R&R

We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Communication before/during/after our stay was wonderful and you get the feeling the hosts truly want to take care of you. As soon as we walked inside, we felt welcome and that the place was going to offer the peaceful, serene vibes we were looking for. Highlights were - the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked, the master bed was very comfortable with nice sheets, the bathroom towels were thick and soft (which is often lacking at rentals), water pressure was great, and it was very dog-friendly. We were so "in the country" that at first I didn't believe we were so close to towns with restaurants, shops & bars - but with a 15 minute drive or less, there were all of these things. This property would be perfect for a Fall trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara and Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away From It All

We have stayed here multiple times and always enjoyed it. It is secluded enough that you feel totally removed from the bustle of daily life, yet close enough to Baraboo and Devil's's Lake to have access to good restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities. The kitchen is well stocked, linens and towels provided, as well as wifi, TV and even some DVDs if you want to relax with a movie. We always feel very at home here and if you want to "get away from it all" this cabin fits the bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, peaceful house

We couldn't have had a better stay. The 4 of us attended the Great Dane Club of America National. This year it happened to be in the Dells. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place. The 4 of us really enjoyed the house and the surrounding area view. The house was extremely clean and well care for. I honestly can't think of anything I would have changed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Meyer

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Dean and I live next door on a horse farm. He’s a practicing veterinarian and I’m the horse farm manager. We raise Morgan horses, Labrador Retrievers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. We are family oriented and love our country life full of nature up here!

Why they chose this property

We want you to enjoy the peacefulness and serene beauty of the Baraboo Bluffs. There is so much to do within a short drive!

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