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Pet Friendly Spacious Home near Rib Mountain, Tubing Hill, & Downtown!

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Welcome to Wausau!
Viewing the driveway and front lawn. A much more spacious yard is located to the left. The driveway stretches to Park Ave, great for trailers.
A king bedroom upstairs next to the bathroom. There is a TV here with Spectrum TV. Our guests RAVE about our plush mattresses and comforters!
Our home is conveniently located in a quieter neighborhood, but still very close to all that Wausau has to offer. Sylvan Hill (a snow tubing hill) is within 3 minutes.
The front porch spans the width of the home. There is a dining set that seats 4, and a very spacious side yard for games.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

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Wausau, WI
  • Popular LocationArts Block/Grand Theatre5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAspirus Wausau Hospital10 min drive
  • AirportWausau, WI (AUW-Wausau Downtown)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGranite Peak Ski Area13 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pet Friendly Spacious Home near Rib Mountain, Tubing Hill, & Downtown!

Summary: Grab your skis and hit the slopes! Our family-friendly home is located 14 minutes away from the Midwest’s LARGEST ski resort with over 60 runs on breathtaking Rib Mountain! Sylvan Hill offers a safer alternative with a snow tubing hill just 3 minutes from the home. Enjoy endless shopping in Wausau’s wide variety of shopping centers located throughout the city. Relish in the excellent fishing the Wisconsin River has to offer. Your most memorable family getaway is waiting!

Highlighted Amenities:
- We are pet friendly! A $30/night pet fee will be added.
- Fire pit with benches
- Snowmobile trails within riding distance
- Multiple living spaces ideal for groups
- Front deck overlooking yard
- Well-equipped kitchen with updated appliances
- Spacious living room with 60" 4K TV with Spectrum TV
- Fast WiFi! We have a 500mbps internet package from Spectrum providing fast internet for streaming, gaming, or working remotely
- Laundry room available to use
- Desk area for working remotely
- 2+ car garage free to use
- Charcoal grill (Please bring charcoal!)
- Down the road from Kwik Trip & Lambs grocery store
- 5 minute drive to downtown Wausau
- 12-14 minute drive to Rib Mountain/Granite Peak Ski Resort
- 3 minute drive to Sylvan Hill Tubing Park & hiking trails

Our home:
The 2800 sqft. home has 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with all bedrooms located upstairs. These bedrooms have the coziest duvets, pillows, and mattresses so you can wake up well rested. Unwind on the covered front porch while enjoying your morning coffee or afternoon drink with friends and family. Watch the big game around the 60” 4K TV in the living room, or catch up with family in the cozy family room. The outfitted kitchen has nearly every tool you need to cook for the entire family to enjoy in the dining room adjacent to the kitchen. After a long day of skiing or fishing, hang up all your gear in our breezeway. Laundry machines are available for a mid-stay load of laundry. The 2 car garage is open for you to park your car out of the rain or snow. Exiting the driveway with a trailer is a breeze since our driveway exits on E. Wausau Ave to the north, and on Park Ave to the south.

What you will have access to:
You will have access to the main house on the property, and the 2-car attached garage. The breezeway located next to the garage has a smart lock that opens to the home. This smart lock contains the entry code provided in the check-in instructions to give access to the home. There is a spacious yard to the east of the home for yard games. Please respect our neighbors and stay within our property. This triplex has two friendly long-term renters in the rear building on the property. Their building is off limits to guests. They are friendly people who work full-time in Wausau. These tenants have their own parking spots.

Our contact with you:
Get a true taste of the city with our local recommendations! We are dedicated to providing an exceptional five-star stay that is personalized to the area. Ask us about exciting attractions and renowned dining spots. We are only a phone call away if there are any questions or issues with your stay.

The area & things to do:
Wausau is in the heart of Wisconsin's breathtaking landscape. Every season offers a delightful setting for all that Wausau has to offer for your getaway. Select from a variety of restaurants, shopping options, and attractions throughout the city in our guidebook provided.

Only a six-minute drive away, Downtown Wausau offers a wide selection of shopping, dining, and local events. The Wausau Woodchucks baseball stadium is three minutes away and has baseball games throughout the summer. A family-owned grocery store and a Kwik Trip is within a mile of the home.

Rib Mountain is 14 minutes away and has the largest ski resort in the Midwest with over 60 runs. This ski resort has modern ski lifts and facilities for the best winter sports experience. During the summer and fall, you can explore the many trails and overlooks around Rib Mountain. There is no better spot to look out over Wisconsin. In the fall, Rib Mountain offers ski lift rides for to see the best of the fall color.

Sylvan Hill Park is a local county park located only 3 minutes from the home. Sylvan Hill has a snow tubing hill with hill tows, miles of hiking and cross-country skiing, and mountain biking.

Parking & neighborhood: The house is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood with neighbors on either side of the property. There is a spacious yard to the left of the driveway. Ample parking allows for multiple families to come enjoy the area. You may use the 2 car garage for parking. The driveway stretches from E. Wausau Ave to Park Ave. So if you bring a trailer, you can pull straight through without backing out of the driveway.

Transportation options:
Uber and Lyft are available in Wausau as well as the Metro Ride bus system and local taxi cabs. Electric scooter companies typically have services. The snowmobile trail is within riding distance.

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW), Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL), and Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) are all local airports and have Uber/Lyft available.

- This property has two friendly long-term renters in the separate rear building on the property. Their building is off limits to guests. They are friendly people who work full-time in Wausau. These tenants have their own parking spots.
- A $30/night charge will be added to your booking if you bring a pet. Guest must disclose to the host if they are bringing pets prior to check-in. No pets are allowed on beds or furniture. Please bring a bed for your pet.
- The fireplace in the family room is not operational due to insurance reasons.
- Check in time is 4:00 P.M. on the first day of the booking.
- Check-out time is 11:00 A.M. on the last day of the booking. Please follow the check-out instructions in your guidebook.
- Please refrain from using shoes/boots inside the home. Thank you!
- Please respect our neighbors and stay within our property. The property lines are marked in the photos.
-There are two long-term rentals in the rear building. Please do not enter this building.
-Parking for guests is located directly in front of the breezeway and 2 car garage, and inside the 2 car garage. Please allow space for cars to drive pass for exiting the driveway.
-Do not dispose grease down drains.
-Do not dispose anything but toilet paper in toilets.
- Guests are required to communicate with the host.
-Ensure all fires and grills are extinguished before vacating the property or going to bed.
- Only the number of people are allowed to stay at the lodge as accepted in the original booking.
- Events are not allowed on the property. Feel free to contact Ben for any questions.
- A maximum of 2 pets are allowed to stay at the house. Be sure to bring their own beds and toys. Any damages caused by pets will be charged back to your reservation. An initial $60/night charge will be added to your booking which will count for 2 nights of pet fees if you bring a pet. An additional $30/night will be added for each night past two nights in your booking. Pet fees are $30/night if you bring a pet. Guest must disclose to the host if they are bringing pets prior to check-in.
- Pets are *not* allowed on furniture or the beds.
- No smoking is allowed inside the home. Dispose any butts in a can or bottle.
- Quiet hours are between 9:00 P.M. and 10:00 A.M.. Please respect our neighbors!
- No fires in the fire pit should exceed 4' in height. Do not accelerate fires with gas/oil/etc.
- No parking on the grass.
- Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Please feel free to share any pictures of your stay with us. We may share them to our social media or our listing, with your permission.

Property manager

Ben
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wausau

Located in Wausau, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Marathon County Historical Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arts Block/Grand Theatre and Fromm Bros. Historical Preservation Society. Traveling with kids? Consider Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe, or check out an event or a game at Sylvan Tubing Hill. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wausau, WI

What's nearby

  • Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art - 5 min drive
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 5 min drive
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 10 min drive
  • Rib Mountain State Park - 12 min drive
  • Granite Peak Ski Area - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Culver's - 5 min drive
  • Red Eye Brewing Company - 5 min drive
  • WOW Family Entertainment Center - 5 min drive
  • Bob & Randy's Bar - 4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and cards!
This home has more than just curb appeal. The inside has ceiling beams, beautiful hardwood floors, and character. There were enough bed, all roomy and well appointed. Its location is truly ideal. Ben went out of his way to make sure we had the celebration we came for. 2-70th birthdays! Because our son lives and works in Wausau, we will use this property again. It was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring getaway
Host was very communicative about the overall process. House was clean, bedrooms clean, plenty of parking spots for all visitors. Highly recommend this spot especially for skiers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Ski Weekend Getaway
This property exceeded our expectations. We loved the layout of the house, with two separate living/family areas. We never felt squished because there was always somewhere to hang out. The kitchen was well acquainted with anything you could possibly need. The bedrooms were exactly as shown online. The closets in the home were massive and there was ample storage space. We loved the back entrance room and the garage to store our ski equipment instead of leaving it in our cars. The dining room table was the perfect size for our group, as we enjoy playing cards after a long day of skiing. We had a minor issue with our entrance code and Ben was immediately able to assist us. We would definitely stay in the space again! Wausau is a gem of a Wisconsin town. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering.
Very clean, accommodating place to stay. Especially with large groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G., Birchwood, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Clean home, nice neighborhood, nearby to shopping and restaurants. Plenty of spacious bedrooms with king beds, well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ben

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Our family has been in the rental business for the past 34 years. We are mainly focused on long-term rentals located in Whitewater for UW-W students. I am a full time, second generation property manager for my father's business, HSI Rentals. My goal is to provide a five-star stay for you and your group for every time you choose to stay with us.

HSI Rentals is committed to provide the best experience for all of our residents, whether they are short-term or long-term. When my father attended UW-W in 1989, he saw there was a shortage of quality rentals for college students. Since then, we have grown to be the largest provider of quality student rentals in Whitewater, while providing service that is above and beyond the competition.

We will always do our very best to continue this tradition with our guests. Vacationing should be easy and enjoyable, not a hassle. We want to leave lasting memories with you as you depart. We look forward to serving you, and we hope you enjoy the northwoods charm in Wausau!

Why they chose this property

Our home is much more than just a spot to vacation. It is a getaway that your entire family (furry family members including) can enjoy and remember for years to come. Unwind and shed away all of your day-to-day life here and experience the Wisconsin northwoods!

Wausau has endless options to explore new restaurants, experiences, and stores. Rib Mountain has the largest ski resort in the Midwest, Granite Peak Ski Resort. The Wisconsin River, Eau Claire River, and Big Rib River all flow in to Wausau offering an endless amount of fishing opportunities.

We absolutely love this area and we hope you do too!

What makes this property unique

Our properties stand out from the rest simply because we are a family owned company that cares for each and every guest's experience. We enjoy the ability to serve our guests with outstanding service, all while providing a comfortable and clean place to stay while visiting. Our VRBO's have unique attributes that elevate guest's experiences. We do our very best to provide all necessary features that help with having a stress-free vacation.

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