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Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Merrillan

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, toilet paper
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Merrillan, WI

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About the neighborhood

Merrillan

In Merrillan .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area and 9 miles (15 km) of Levis Mound Trailhead. Lake Arbutus and Silver Mound are within 12 miles (20 km).
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Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Hill Supper Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Humbird - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Merrillan Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Double Barrel Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mooch’s Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System

3 bedrooms (9 beds), 2 full baths, Full kitchen, Wet bar, Washer & dryer, Huge fire pit, Volleyball net, Wifi, Tornado Foosball table, Dart board, video games. The open concept layout features a spacious living room with a wet bar, fireplace, smart tv and foosball table which is open to the dining room and fully stocked kitchen for all your gathering needs. Or take the group outside to explore the 8 acres, the deck or fire pit area for bonfires and stories. The large gravel driveway connects to a circle turn around with plenty of parking for everyone, including trucks and trailers.

Direct access to the ATV/UTV and Snowmobile trails from the property! Located right in the middle of the Jackson & Clark County ATV and Snowmobile trail system. Many local recreational activities including the ATV/UTV trails, kayaking & canoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, skiing at Bruce Mound, boating at Lake Arbutus, and relaxing, exploring, or scuba diving at Wazee Lake Recreation Area. Short drive to 10 different Black River Landings, Lake Arbutus, Wazee Lake County Park (no motor lake with great beach, beautiful cliffs and nature trails) and multiple creeks with Class I to Class III rapids.

Licensed rental property by the State of Wisconsin and Jackson County.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must be approved by Controlled Chaos LLC

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System?

No, there is no casino at this cabin, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System to downtown Merrillan?

This cabin is 1.4 mi away from Merrillan.

Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dustin D.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a second time staying at Controlled Chaos with friends. The house is great for our time spent with friends. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex M., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A fine little spot for the atv/utv crowd. Easily accessible to and from trail systems. Large spaces for folks trailering machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crysta R.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the location. Rode in to breakfast every morning. Everything was great. Thanks for sharing Chaos with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute amazing place to stay!!! I can’t think of one negative thing to say. The amount of items that were provided is outstanding!! The lawn was not recently mowed but if your going to complain about that just pack up and go home!!! We actually preferred that since we were there side by siding and drove on the designated area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary Z.

Good facility great for a weekend trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN F.

Liked: Cleanliness

fun place

Stayed here with family for a local Wedding at Garden Valley Gatherings in Ala Center, Lots of room and private setting. Would definitely rent again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

UTV Fun!

We have 2 families of 4 with kids ages 15, 13, 12 & 8. The kids had a blast, lots of fun stuff to do. Sadly it was super hot with a heat advisory so we didn’t enjoy the large yard or fire pit :( swimming at Doc’s was a must. We will be back, we normally stay closer to Hatfield but enjoyed the change of scenery. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual ATV Trip

This location was perfect for our annual ATV trip. Convenient access to the trails. House had plenty of space. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cooper K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a guys weekend

The house is perfect for getting together. Bedrooms are nice and very nice having two bathrooms. Pleny of seating in the living room and at dining table. Outside space is great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tj T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Controlled Chaos

Awesome home with a lot of activities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

CCBC

Great place. We'd definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik C., Waunakee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for guys retreat

Stayed three nights with a group of four friends. Hit the trails and played poker. Perfect location, layout and facilities for this! Newly built/renovated with all the accoutrements. Do yourself a favor and buy a frozen Jan’s pizza from a local place and cook it up in the on-prem pizza cooker. You won’t be disappointed! Highly recommend and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Riders

Nice location for riding ATV's for a group of friends ranging in age from 73-39. Liked fire ring and sat out all four nights around a fire. Thanks for sharing your house with us, and enjoyed the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jozef Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Atv group

Been coming here for years. Always a great time and owner keeps it up to date and well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worst VRBO Ever

We arrived at Controlled Chaos and the first thing I see is the lawn had not been cut at all this year. The grass was so tall and the yard so wet it was unusable. When we first walked in we really liked the décor, but very quickly realized the property had not been cleaned. I don't mean it was not cleaned well........It had not been cleaned at all. Every bedroom reeked of body odor and one was so bad we just kept the door shut and didn't use it. There were used Q-tips on the floor in virtually every room, I won't go into detail on what my wife and our friends found on the bedding, suffice it to say the bedding had not been laundered. We found a dirty sock in a bunched up sheet at the foot of the bed, vomit in both bathrooms. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. The ladies cleaned and washed the linens for our beds so we could at least sleep in relative comfort, but the other beds stunk all weekend. Apparently a "workgroup" was in the house for two weeks prior. I reached out to the host after our stay to see if we could come to some kind or equitable resolution. Initially the communication was very responsive and he did offer to waive the booking fee and a free night stay with another booking of course. We should have been offered a full refund and a free "give me another chance" weekend. but when that was mentioned he ghosted me. In fairness, I wanted to give him a chance to make it right before I gave a bad review, but I guess money wins. Do not stay here!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tj T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Controlled Chaos

We had a great time during our stay. The house had everything we needed and was located just outside Black River Falls. We were up there for opening weekend of deer season. Would highly recommend if you like the outdoors this place is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend ride

Clean and located perfect for trail ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Perfect place for a group to stay! We rode side by sides then came back for pizzas and a campfire at night! Highly suggest staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trail cabin

We went as a group of adults to ride the ATV trail system. It is a great location right in the middle of the trails. We were able ti ride north one day and then south the next. Very spacious house with lots of seating and great space to stretch out and relax. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mitch G.

Memorial Weekend

Overall it was a nice place to stay. Good driveway for trailers and ease of getting around. Excellent location. Inside of place was nice and comfortable. Outside could use some improvements. The outside appearance could turn people away from how nice the place actually is. We will book again in future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023