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Spectacular Garden Chalet close to Rib Mountain

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Exterior
Beautiful landscaping
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living Room and Windows

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wausau, WI
  • Sylvan Tubing Hill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wausau, WI (AUW-Wausau Downtown)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 King Bed

Kids bedroom upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder Room upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Garden Chalet close to Rib Mountain

Spring is here! The Peonies will be out first couple of weeks of June! This is a perfect time to go!

You get your own trails in the woods for hiking plus a nice quiet vacation away from the noise and the hullabaloo of the city. Enjoy the crisp air and the stars! You can actually see the milky way and entire constellations. Bring your telescope if you have one!

There is even a swimming pond with crisp cool spring fed water for those that love to swim!

You will also a stocked kitchen with new appliances, granite counter tops, dishes, pots and pans, silverware and everything you need to cook. There is a fire ring on the lawn for an evening fire. There is also a Weber charcoal grill on the patio so you can enjoy a cookout – even in winter. Just bring food!

This beautiful 4 bedroom house will become the favorite vacation spot for the whole family. The house is spacious and cozy at the same time and sleeps up to 6 adults and 2 kids comfortably.

Granite Peak on Rib Mountain State Park is the perfect place for skiing and hiking and only 10 minutes away. You also have some great fishing and hunting opportunities very close to the property.

And if you do decide to use the kitchen, there is a full size dining table so you can enjoy a nice dinner with your entire family - either indoors or outdoors!

This is a really special home to celebrate any kind of a family meal! The spacious kitchen will accommodate almost anything you want to serve to friends and family!

Wausau has plenty of supper clubs and some outstanding contemporary restaurants, steakhouses, fish fries and many many other options within minutes of the house!

The house has high speed Wi-Fi Internet access INCLUDED so you can always be in touch throughout your stay. Stay for the entire week and you can even get some work done while your family enjoys the spectacular scenery, grounds and trails. There is a desk that is provided in the master bedroom.

Property manager

Doris and Sanjiv
Premier Host

Languages

English, German
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in the house allowed.
No loud music makers allowed outdoors at any time of day or night. Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am.
No fireworks allowed anywhere on the property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wausau

Located in Wausau, this holiday home is in the city centre. Ol' Western Village and Cedar Creek Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paff Woods Preserve and Rudolph Environmental Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Yellow Banks Park, or check out an event or a game at Sylvan Tubing Hill. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Wausau, WI

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Tubing Hill - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rib Mountain State Park - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Granite Peak Ski Area - 19 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Briq's Soft Serve - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪WOW Family Entertainment Center - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Garden Chalet close to Rib Mountain pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Garden Chalet close to Rib Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Garden Chalet close to Rib Mountain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Garden Chalet close to Rib Mountain located?

Located in the city centre, this Wausau holiday home offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wisconsin River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Yellow Banks Park and Memorial Park. Marathon County Historical Museums and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Roomy and Comfortable

Great place for a family ski vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jbeyers

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful stay at this house! The property is absolutely beautiful and well maintained! The house is very spacious and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Fun Ski Weekend!

We recently stayed at Spectacular Garden Chalet for a weekend ski trip and had a fantastic time. The chalet was exactly as described: clean, and well-equipped. The kitchen was perfect for cooking meals after a long day on the slopes, and the living room was spacious enough for our group to relax and unwind by the fire. The basement offered a fun foosball table as well! Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierce C.

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

Great Place!

Loved the property and house, great space.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Wausau Trip

Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family reunion

Loved the place as soon as we pulled into the driveway. The grounds were gorgeous and watching the wildlife play in the yard was an added bonus. We played games and did crafts with our grandchildren and just reconnected with them. Highly recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

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

Great Property

We came to ski for the weekend and loved staying at the Garden Chalet. It was spotless, kitchen had everything you need, plenty of space, comfortable beds. Will definitely come back when it’s warmer to take advantage of the gorgeous backyard and the trails!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Great getaway

We stayed here to ski at Granite Peak. Since it was woodsie we went snowshoeing too. It was a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

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

Beautiful property

The communication with the owner was prompt. The owner gave very explicit directions prior to arrival. The location is beautiful and so is the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jbeyers, South Riding, Virginia

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

Perfect place to getaway

This house is simply amazing! The house is tucked away in the woods with total privacy. The landscaping is nice and gives it a relaxing vibe. The inside is well-maintained, very spacious and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone traveling to the area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Great Location

Our recent stay met or exceeded our expectations in every way. The property is private and remote with plenty of outdoor space. The interior was very spacious and was equipped with everything necessary to enjoy your stay. I would highly recommend this property to anyone that wants to get away from it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joh R.

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

Beautiful stay

Our family enjoyed our stay in Wausau! This home is clean and well furnished. The beds were comfortable, there were plenty of fresh towels and the kitchen was well stocked. With the snowy weather during our stay, having access to park in the attached garage was very nice. A card table would be nice for puzzles/games. We love doing puzzles, but this took up the dining table so we had to eat around the puzzle or sit at the kitchen counter. The location is quiet and serene, a perfect getaway spot! Fortunately, it is still conveniently close enough to a local Kwik Trip and grocery store to pick up necessities. All communication with the owners was prompt and courteous. A pleasure staying here and we will plan to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth B.

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

Quiet retreat

Very large yard with gogeous gardens, a cool pond. So quiet and peaceful. Great kitchen/dining for family gathering. Comfortable with 2 king suites, a fun kids room and one more nice queen room. Birding was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wausau Trip

Location and house was good, home layout was a little funky, no TV on main floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy S.

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

Family Friendly Gathering

This was a great property! Everything was sparkling clean. Plenty of space to spread out with a family gathering. Toys and family friendly spaces for children. Just a bit out of town, but we’ll worth the extra 5-8 minutes. Beautiful scenery, quiet and private. Doris was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous

This house and grounds are like a park of natural beauty. The house slept 8 easily with room to spare. Everything was clean, tidy, simple and enough for everyone. Sitting on the deck with coffee, wine in the evening was heaven. Our adult kids played soccer and ran to their hearts content. Thank u Doris and Sanjeev!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chaim T., chicago il

tranquil setting with excellent customer service

we came to the Garden Chalet for a much needed and anticipated family vacation. it was well worth the drive from Chicago. the property is well maintained and really beautiful. not to far away from civilization but just enough to feel a sense of complete privacy and to enjoy the beautiful landscaping and flora of this oasis. Doris was the perfect host, attentive to our needs and she moved quickly to resolve any issue that came up. our experience was very positive and we would definitely recommend the house to anyone, we enjoyed the deck,jaccuzzi, foosball and basketball hoop, thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie A.

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

Peaceful

We loved the ground, it was beautiful. The home was very nice, spacious and worked well for our group. The only thing was the bathrooms, one in the master bedroom had no door. The other 2 bathrooms were very echoey, everyone outside the door can hear your business. So it was hard to find a place with privacy. But other then that, great home, I would stay there again, but I would bring some fans to drowned out the bathroom noises. 😊 Thanks for letting us stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Beautiful getaway

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the gorgeous Garden Chalet property with our daughter and adult grandchildren. The house is spacious and stunning. The grounds are spectacular, standing out amid the natural beauty of the Wisconsin northwoods. The property offers splendid isolation from the chaotic world. Deer and a bounty of birds visited the yard while we were there, along with a hummingbird moth and an incredibly friendly neighborhood cat. It is a bit of a drive for groceries, but Wausau has just about anything you need for your vacation. The owners were very responsive to all our questions about the house. The only negative was the private pond, which appears less than inviting for swimming. However, the abundant wildlife do seem to appreciate the water. Having only one TV worked out, too, enabling us to spend precious time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Great Base for Skiing

Our group of 6 had a wonderful time staying at Doris and Sanjeev’s home. They communicated clearly and promptly in the lead up and throughout our stay, and their home was very comfortable for our apres ski relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B., South Riding, Virginia

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

Amazing stay!!

Everything about this house was great! It's located in a private wooded area only a few minutes from the city. The main floor is nice and open with lots of natural light. The bedrooms are very spacious with comfortable beds. The hosts were great to work with too! I definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Beautiful venue; great for family gathering

Wonderful place to take a break from our hectic lives and spend special family time together. The grounds were meticulously kept and served as a perfect playground for our two grandkids and for a family reunion. The house was spacious and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fran Z.

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

Perfect getaway

First family vacation since Covid hit. It was a relaxing time for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina C.

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

Great escape!

Very nice house, huge space for kids to run and have fun. We really enjoyed our getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doris and Sanjiv

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We enjoy cooking at home and on vacation. Staying at a hotel does not allow for healthy home cooked meals and a vacation home is thus much preferred for all our travels. The house in Wausau allows us to unwind and enjoy nature in the most beautiful and calm surroundings.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the house because it was in such a spectacular location. We fell in love with it since it is such a jewel enveloped in a beautiful landscape.

What makes this property unique

Amazing vistas and gardens with a view of Rib Mountain. Access to hiking and cross country trails in private woods.

Languages:

English, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests