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Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking

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Where you'll be staying
Well Appointed Kitchen w/ Fridge/Freezer, Gas Stove/Oven, Microwave & Dishwasher
Coffee bar w/ starter pack of pods, coffee grounds, tea and creamer/sugar
Front Door
King Bedroom w/ 55" TV w/Roku Player & Computer Desk (computer not included)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101776 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wausau, WI
  • Place, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marathon County Historical Museums
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Arts Block/Grand Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking

Built in 1880 & recently updated, our home is a warm & welcoming house with a huge well-appointed kitchen. It was listed on the National & State Register of Historic Places by the Secretary of the Interior in 2022.

Located in the beautiful East Hill Residential Historic District, our home is close to Granite Peak ski area, about a mile from downtown Wausau & less than a half mile from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. We are also close to Sylvan Hill, loads of dining options & so much more

Highlighted features:
- 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 Twin Beds & a comfy Queen Sleeper Sofa in living room
- 1Gig Fiber Internet (WIFI speeds will be slower, but still screaming fast!)
- 65" 4k Roku TV in the living room
- 55" 4k TV with Roku in the upstairs King bedroom
- Huge beautifully updated & well stocked Kitchen with Gas Stove & Dishwasher
- Large dining table with seating for 8
- Front Porch with seating & table
- Washer & Dryer in the basement - available for guest use
- Desk in upstairs King bedroom for remote work
- 1+ Garage - available for guest use
- Gas Grill - stored in garage, but please use outside
- Minutes away from Lamb's Fresh Market, 6th Street Filling Station, Hiawatha Sports Bar, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum & more. About a mile to downtown Wausau, The Grand Theater & the 400 Block

With 4 Bedrooms plus a comfy Queen Sleeper Sofa in the main living room, our place sleeps 8 comfortably and up to 10 people.

Guest access:
Your group will have full access to the house and garage, excluding the locked storage space in the basement and the unconditioned attic space. Both the front & rear entrances have smart locks for your convenience.

As an FYI, the barn doors on the main floor king bedroom and the half bath do not have latches or locks.

As our home is over 145 years old, some floors are uneven. Our driveway is also quite narrow.

Wisconsin Listing ID MSCH-D29MMU
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
1. Leave any used beds unmade so cleaners can quickly & easily see what needs to be cleaned 2. Start load of towels 3. Take all trash & recycling out 4. Load dishwasher & start it 5. Turn lights off
6. Put garage door opener back if you took it out 7. Close & lock windows & doors
Finally, if you could shoot us a quick note via the app when you're out of the house, we'd appreciate it. It helps our cleaners know the house is ready for them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
WYND Sentry monitors noise and detects smoking/vaping. Noise over 85dB for 10+ mins (diesel truck) or smoking/vaping trigger it.
Be sure park all cars fully in the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk. If cars don't fit, park around the corner. Parking isn't allowed on 10th St.
Stolen towels: $10 each. Smoking indoors: $250. Late checkout: $75. Excessive cleaning (soiled rugs, dirty dishes left out, pet hair, etc.): $150

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Wausau

Located in Wausau, this vacation home is near a water park. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Marathon County Historical Museums are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ol' Western Village and Cedar Creek Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Memorial Park and Yellow Banks Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Wausau, WI

What's nearby

  • Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marathon County Historical Museums - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Glass & Grain House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Red Eye Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Pinery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪WOW Family Entertainment Center - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking on Jun 10, 2026 start from $295, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking located?

This family-friendly Wausau vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Marathon County Historical Museums. Wisconsin River and Paff Woods Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Very clean , large bedrooms, up to date kitchen .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great option in Wausau. While the only full bath is upstairs, the main level bedroom was comfortable and there’s a powder room on that level. Very well equipped and labeled. Easy instructions for everything. The garage is a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a convenient location to downtown and Wausau Whitewater Park. Excellent communication with host, including check in and out. The kitchen had everything we needed and a grill. Very comfortable beds. Lovely front porch to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Wasau Historic Hone

Beautifully restored and well kept home with every amenity imaginable. Great location in a quaint, idyllic neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Wausau

Nice property and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Very Pleased

This place met all expectations. It was clean, spacious, full of amenities (with handy instructions), and in a nice neighborhood. Bonus points for being able to walk downtown as well. Gary was a fantastic host who made sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great place to stay

House was very clean and as described in listing. Great place to stay if in town for skiing or other entertainment. 10 minutes from Granite Peak. Communication was good from owner. Always hard to pick a place based on pictures but this listing exceeded our expectations. Ryan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Ski weekend

Historic home was a perfect for our ski weekend. We comfortably housed 7 adults and the property was very clean and well stocked. The location was great with only a short drive to Granite Peak and many fun restaurants and taverns in Wausau. Gary is a responsive host. It snowed a couple inches one of the nights we were there and the driveway was cleared before 8 am the next morning! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena A.

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

Very Nice Home in a Nice Quiet Neighborhood

Nice, well stocked home in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood! Gary was an excellent host, check-in and check-out were both very easy with clear instructions. The home is a great size with nice sized bedrooms, and plenty of seating in both the living and dining rooms. Would definitely stay here again the next time we are in Wausau! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Outstanding

This VRBO is by far the best VRBO experience ever. The house by far exceeded our expectations and was even better than the pictures. The neighborhood was beautiful as well. The lay out of the house allowed 8 of us to stay and never once felt like we were on top of each other. If you are even remotely considering this house, don’t hesitate one moment. This house is more than a 10! And….the beds were top notch comforting. The two king rooms were also a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Cute house in a cute neighborhood

House was very cute and well kept. Loved the big dining room table and lots of kitchen counterspace. Hosts were very helpful.and communicative. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was an old house, but nicely updated. There are some sliding barn doors on the first floor bathroom and bedroom that don't close securely, but it didn't bother us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Wedding weekend

I have never stayed at a better VRBO. The house has everything exactly as marketed. The cleanest house ever. Super responsive host!!! Made our sons wedding weekend easy as we hade a care free weekend. Thank you Gary!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

fabulous

house was great and as described. host was responsive and flexible. definitely stay again if in area. notes: nightlights in bathrooms would be great to see at night without turning on big light. prefer dimmer bedside lights also. flowers in driveway are beautiful! difficult to not damage them getting in and out of vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Above and beyond!

This location was clean and amazing! We had a large group of 6 coming up for a pool tournament. So we have stayed at other rentals in many cities and this is hands down the best! They had more than enough towels, soap, toilet paper, dishes, to accommodate without having to go to the store and get our own! Which we have had to do EVERY TIME. ( It seems the norm to just have the bare minimum for our use.) The host was prompt and precise and pleasant on all interactions. 10/10 !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very welcoming host and helpful. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time here. The house is nicely taken care of. The kitchen is well stocked. We had a blast - would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gary

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We're originally from the Twin Cities, but we've also lived in Northeast Arkansas, the Chicagoland area and now live just South of Green Bay in De Pere. We've had the good fortune to travel to quite a few different countries and a decent amount of the US. We are excited to share our beautiful historic vacation home with visitors to the Central Wisconsin area.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is beautiful and a pleasure to walk around. The greater area is loaded with great food options. Downtown, the Grand Theater and the 400 Block are all about a mile away. The Granite Peak ski area is only about a 12 minute drive.

What makes this property unique

Built in 1880 and recently updated with all the modern amenities, it is a warm and welcoming house with a huge well-appointed kitchen. It is also on the National and State Register of Historic Places.

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