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Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space

Merrimac vacation home with kitchen

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A rustic interior with exposed beams, a stone fireplace, and a staircase leading to a second floor.
A spacious, rustic interior with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a mix of wooden and concrete flooring.
A rustic bar area with stools, a brick wall, and a concrete floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble countertop, and a central island with a chalkboard.
A rustic interior with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and a long table with potted plants.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Merrimac, WI
  • Place, Lake Wisconsin
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merrimac Ferry Dock
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wayside Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Merrimac

On lake.You'll be steps from Memorial Park and a 5-minute walk from Glacial Lake Wisconsin. Lake Wisconsin and Merrimac Ferry Dock are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Memorial Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Wisconsin - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merrimac Ferry Dock - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wayside Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Steenbock Preserve - 10 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 22 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Tavern Pizza Co. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lucky's on the Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fitz's On The Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Ferry X-ing Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space

Historic Home steps from Lake Wisconsin, just up the road from the infamous Merrimac Ferry and close to Devil's Lake, Devil's Head, Cascade, Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells!

Historic home charm with updates make this home a comfortable space for your group.

You also get access to a huge, charming and rustic Schoolhouse and Blacksmith shop party area for an additional $150 fee (see club). This open area is great for anything from bridal showers to family gatherings, and can even be a place to park your sleds if you're traveling to snowmobile.

Inside the house: Full kitchen w/island and formal dining area. Flex room right off dining (think: games, oversized couch, additional table, etc). Spacious living room easily invites relaxation and quality time. Nicely appointed Queen ML bedroom off the living with it's own access outside.

The second level of the house features 3 bedrooms/2 full baths. Each bedroom has a king beds. Two of the rooms have tv's. Views of Lake Wisconsin can be found from two of the rooms. Additionally, one rooms has a futon style seating available.

3rd level: Group room. Great view of Lake Wisconsin. This room is bunk house style with 5 twin beds and one television with Blu-ray and Wii gaming systems. This area also has its own heating/cooling.

We welcome guests with their own specialized code to get in available through their stay. We will communicate prior to your stay and provide information. THere is a welcome binder available on site for most of your questions and requests. Prior to your stay, look for a text or email thru platform with your code for access to the property. This code is only usable from check in time to check out time during the duration of your stay.

Merrimac (Colsac) Ferry is a free ferry ride from one side of Lake WI to the other (seasonal). Fun ice cream shops available on each side. Just a couple houses from the lakeside Memorial Park with docks, fishing, shelter, horseshoes and play equipment. Across the street from a softball diamond/park and church. Two doors down find a restaurant/bar with good hometown feel. Firepit onsite for making additional memories. Just a quick ride from so many other great outdoor areas: Devil's Lake, Devil's Head Skiing and Tubing, Cascade Mountain, Ice Age Trails and Rec areas, Durward's Glen, Parfrey's Glen, Ringling Bros Circus and shopping Downtown Baraboo and plenty of other great restaurants and bars close by!

Some of the best pizza at H's Place in Merrimac, so come, and let someone else deliver to you their famous Chicago Style deep dish. So much space and a great place to get away from it all.

ABOUT THE PARTY SPACE You also get access to a huge, newly renovated w/old world charm Schoolhouse and Blacksmith shop party area for an additional fee. This open area is great for anything from bridal showers to family gatherings and can even be a place to park your sleds if you're traveling to snowmobile.

Conveniences: There are basic spices, coffee (reg & decaf), powdered flavored creamer, sugar, teas, paper towel, garbage bags dish/hand/laundry soaps provided. The bathrooms all have shampoo/conditioner/bodywash/hand soap & toilet paper. If guest leave products behind we leave out for your use.

HEATING/COOLING:
If you are staying during a time in which you need to use the heat, please note that the main and second level of the house use the thermostat in the dining room. However, in the upper (3rd) level, it has its own heating (baseboard) and cooling (In room) A/C. There is a switch by the window ac to turn it from either heating or cooling. In addition, the baseboard temp is located near the AC unit as well (it runs all the baseboard heating on the 3rd level)

Cleaning:
We want you to enjoy your vacation. We will do the cleaning. We just ask that you load the dishwasher & run it with soap provided and you take all garbage out of the house to the dumpster provided in parking area. We appreciate this as it helps prevent odors and ants.
If you move furniture around, we ask that you put it back to its original spot. This saves time for our cleaners. They greatly appreciate it.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We just ask that any towels used are thrown into the tubs.
Any beds slept in do NOT need to be made.
Please make sure to take out the trash (to the dumpster) and lock up, ensuring all windows are also closed. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parking in driveway and on street (subject to regs) available. However, shared drive w/neighbor, so please don't block the entry/exit.
Being a vacation rental property, there isn't 24 hour maint staff so prior to settling in please inspect the house and report any issues you may see.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional pet fee and agreement required

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.6 mi (45-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi (15-min drive) from Okee Beach and 8.4 mi (19-min drive) from South Shore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space to downtown Merrimac?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Merrimac.

Historic Home Near Wi Dells, Baraboo, Lake Wi & Golf. Event/party/reunion space Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for a family weekend. Lots of room to spread out, and a large living room area for us to spend time together. Kids, parents and grandparents -14 of us our first weekend stay in December. The house was nicely decorated for Christmas too (wonderful added bonus!!)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ric b.

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

great place for a lot of family

Nice old house in Merrimac....just a short walk to Lake Wisconsin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nice comfortable

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley R.

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

Convenient base for ski weekend

Plenty of sleeping options for kids.Close to Devils Head.Many restaurants within a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location & close to Devils Head. The house had plenty of space to separate but also big family room & dining room to all be together! Nice little details made it comfortable like plenty of nightlights & cozy blankets. The host took very long or not at all to respond. There was no main light in dining room so we couldn’t use the table after dark and the whole house had a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big house great for family gatherings

Big old house that had plenty of room for all our extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan P.

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

Perfect location for our trip to Devil’s Lake!

I loved the vibe of this house. So much character and nicely updated. We loved walking to the ferry, the ice cream stand, and taking a ride across the lake. It was the perfect stay for our weekend trip to Baraboo and Devil’s Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great house and location

The house was as described, clean and comfortable. The location right by the lake and ferry was great. There were 10 in our group and we had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robb S.

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

A good place for a group of 13.

Our family gets together every summer near Devil's Lake. This was convenient to DL and also Parfrey's Glen. The party house would have been great if the weather hadn't been so hot. It still was a nice addition. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends & Family Getaway

Spacious house, able to spread out with our group of 8. 3 bathrooms were nice to have. Nice big yard to set up badminton, short walk to playground and fishing along the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Weekend Family getaway

Comfortable accommodations for 8 adults & 9 grandkids. Quiet neighborhood, enjoyed a backyard campfire. Easy drive to the Dells, Devils Lake, Baraboo. Catholic Church right across the street!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

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

Friends get together

Several families gathered to enjoy the weekend together, plenty of space indoors and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cassie L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is a gorgeous property but we found it to be very messy, the tables were dirty, the 3rd floor was very musty/mildew smelling, the floors were not clean, even the fridge was dirty. This was all very disappointing as this was my first time using VRBO and first time staying at this property and just felt gross staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The host did not initially have our reservation so Was not able to checkin as they did not have the door coded and place had not been cleaned and ready for us. Eventually contacted her and she told us where the keys were (never did have the code in the door for our stay). Someone did come and clean and do laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tricia G.

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

Well stocked, comfortable home perfect for a group

Nice historical home with plenty of room and very well stocked! Kitchen had everything we needed from cooking oil to spices to coffee filters plus small appliances- even a waffle maker! There were plenty of towels and extra linens also. Would definitely stay again! Only issue was the door code not being set but once we reached the host it was resolved quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

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

Great spot for a boys trip

There is more than enough beds for a group of 10 to have their own beds. The town is nice and quiet and it’s a 30 second walk to the nearest bar. We never felt on top of each other and were really comfortable in the house. I would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Family Christmas weekend

Fourteen of us came from out of town for an extended family Christmas in Lodi. The space was perfect for us all. Our 6 grandkids enjoyed spending time together over the weekend in their "community bedroom" and all adults had their own private space. We had plenty of space to spend time together in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Everything was clean and cozy. Christmas decor was a nice touch! House was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

family ski trip

The property was fine, comfortable and pleasant. There was a lack of communication with the host. Access code was not corrected.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was great. Surprisingly quiet for such an old house. Spacious and clean. Things had been rearranged on the main floor (den and dining room swapped) which was different from the photos on here and disrupted our planned sleeping arrangements. Otherwise the house was comfortable and cute. The dumpster was almost full when we got there so we didn't know what to go with all our trash. We rented the event space and it seemed like it hadn't been cleaned in over a year. Spider webs were everywhere and there was an unfinished construction project left behind in the space. We cleaned everything ourselves to prepare for our event, so I guess this might not be a problem for the next renters (you're welcome!)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eileen K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location

Cleaner was still cleaning when we arrived. Very poor response time from owner, if any response at all with questions or concerns. The event space only had a few tables and chairs and still had trash from whenever it was used before. Front door knob fell off, kitchen faucet is broken and the upstairs bathroom blew a breaker so no electricity in that bathroom. Otherwise the beds were comfy the house is beautiful and conveniently located for our event.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brett L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, home is adequately updated, and the kids had a blast having their own space in the attic. A dedicated A/C window unit for that room was also a nice touch. The reason for the poor rating is because of a large hornets nest that was remarked in a previous review and was still present by the time of our arrival. The nest was by the backdoor and nestled somewhere behind the siding. We had dozens of dead hornets fall into the interior back entryway after spraying into the hole(s) they were entering from the outside. Other hornets found their way inside (presumably from the same holes the dead ones fell from), and had one made its way upstairs to a bedroom where our baby was sleeping -- thankfully I found it before we put her down for bed.The owner was responsive and sent someone to caulk the holes after I messaged her during our stay. I'm certain the issue will be taken care of now and we'll be the last to have seen it. That said, I was disappointed we had to deal with the issue. My poor mother-in-law was stung 4-5 times outside while sweeping their path. We kept everyone away from that area as much as we could.Overall, we had a pleasant time but the hornets weren't
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected

1st impression: what did I rent? The exterior of the house needs a paint job. Walking in the front door there was an overwhelming musty smell. Entering into the house the musty smell was less but still present. The inside of the house is beautiful. Old woodwork that you just don't see very often. Spacious and perfect for our large family. Back door there is a beehive in the walls from what we could tell. You could hear the humming of the bees when you stand in the back hall. We thankfully only had one bee sting. We rented the extra room so we could all eat together as a family however the "climate control" must only apply to the winter as there were heaters present but nothing for summer. It was hot and we could not use the space. The 2nd floor shower leaked into the first floor living room which thankfully we caught right away but it did bring us down to two showers and no tub for the littles to bathe in. I messaged the agent on Friday and Saturday to ask about where the garbage can was and to inform of the water leak and did not get a response until Sunday afternoon. We have stayed at many VRBO properties and have never had such a poor experience. The saving grace was the excellent water pressure and comfortable beds. At least we slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Missy S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lots of space

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tara H.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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