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

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A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a door.
A rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island with bar stools, and a red accent wall.
A dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and red walls, and a framed picture on the wall.
A park with trees, a wooden structure, and a grassy area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merrimac, WI
  • Place, Glacial Lake Wisconsin
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Devil's Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Merrimac

Located in Merrimac, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Al. Ringling Theatre and International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ochsner Zoo and Zona Gable Center for the Arts. Glenview Park and Kalahari Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Merrimac, WI

What's nearby

  • Glacial Lake Wisconsin - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Devil's Lake - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 27 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells - 28 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hooker's Resort - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Dante's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Candy's Merrimac Cafe - ‬14 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).

How much is parking at Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Glacial Lake Wisconsin and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area and Devil's Head Ski Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was amazing. The location was just what we wanted, so peaceful and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice quiet place in the country. It was exactly what we were looking for. They had everything we needed to be comfortable just like we were at home. Very pleasant interactions. We saw Deer everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
We hope you’ll come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and private home. Excellent for traveling with dogs. Bed was super comfortable. Close to Devils Lake State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb 2024
Thank you, Matthew, for choosing us. It was a pleasure to host you!! We hope you’ll come back! Dean and Wendy Meyer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us and our pup! Nice and secluded yet still close to Cascade for snowboarding! Clean and comfortable :) Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for dogs and their families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Beautiful country and scenery and place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you for your stay! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent as usual. The house was immaculate, the host was welcoming, and the surroundings are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you Susan! You were so sweet to start the dishwasher and left our cottage as you found it! So happy to have you back and the weather was beautiful!! Always a plus this time of year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic cabin getaway

This was a great place to stay and the area is beautiful. Our stay purpose was for a relaxing getaway which this place provided for completely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2021
Thank you for your kind review and we hope to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to having you back! Thank you for leaving our cottage immaculate!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home and then some. Area is so serene, yet varied activities within a few miles. Host is a wonderful communicator and very accommodating. Large area to walk dogs, build a fire in the Firepit area (wood included as an added bonus) , park area 1 block away, large living space, wonderfully stocked kitchen, extra space for dogs, modern amenities, and so much more. I honestly can’t say enough good things. All neighbors are welcoming while out walking. We had a wonderful time relaxing and recharging. Our sincere Thank You.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We welcome you back anytime! Dean &Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

Our family very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean and within 30 minutes of all the activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent vacation

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and both times were outstanding. We are looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another fantastic visit

Setting, location, well equipped cabin and hosts have us frequenting here often. The area and location continues to draw us here, time and time again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Thank you for being perfect guests time and time again!! Always respectful of our cottage! The fireplace was controlled by the wall switch by the dining table. I will leave a note for everyone in the future. I’m sorry you couldn’t use it. Thank you for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Cottage Getaway

A great place to get away from the city, yet close enough to many interesting attractions! We thoroughly enjoyed the house, the overall property, and the location. We hope to come back again someday with our kids and grandchild!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was very welcoming and even brought over her crockpot when she didn't have to.Only negative thing was the wifi and the channels on the TV. So hopefully when we come next time that will be fixed. All in all we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
Definitely getting better WIFI! Starlink on the way!! Thank you for your kind response!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rustic wisconsin

My son and I spent 3 days in this lovely cottage. It was large, well furnished and extremely comfortable. I would recommend this vacation place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you and hope to have you back! Best Wishes, Wendy
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