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Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!

Family-friendly cottage in Merrimac with a water park

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Kitchen
Kitchen-fully stocked-coffee pot,microwave, dishwasher, utensils and dishware
Dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merrimac, WI
  • Place, Devil's Head Ski Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Devil's Lake State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascade Mountain Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family Room

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

queen room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

spacious

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!

Our private cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, microwave, dishwasher, washer & dryer, 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed,the other a queen, 2 pull out sofa beds, one full size and 1 queen, 1 air mattress, 1 full bath with tub and shower, all linens provided, free WIFI, 2 electric fireplaces with 2 Roku flat screen tvs, central air, heat, coffee pot, pots and pans, dishware and linens, fire pit, charcoal grill, front porch swing, and an indoor/outdoor kennel for your canine family member, situated on 20 acres with trails, on a dead end road. Tired of the rat race of the city life? You will love the peaceful, serene location. Conveniently located 5 miles from Devil's Head Ski & Golf Resort, 5 miles to Cascade Mountain, 20 miles to Wisconsin Dells,so many attractions nearby-Devils Lake State Park, Circus World Museum,Ho Chunk Casino,Waterparks, The Outlet Center with shopping galore, to name a few. Pack up your family and vacation here, in your own private home! Please note: there is a $75 fee per pet, per stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
I’m sorry, no cats ,due to allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no fireworks or parties
A one time pet fee of $75 per pet will be charged per stay

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
Property # 1032620vb

About the area

Merrimac

Located in Merrimac, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Al. Ringling Theatre and International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ochsner Zoo and Glenview Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Happy Hollow Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Merrimac, WI

What's nearby

  • Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Devil's Head Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Wisconsin River - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 17 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 20 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Iron Skillet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hooker's Resort - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic View Cottage in beautiful Baraboo Bluffs! Perfect for a private getaway!! located?

This family-friendly Merrimac cottage is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Glacial Lake Wisconsin, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wisconsin River and Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area. Memorial Park and Rozno's Meadow Trail Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D. J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent as usual. The house was immaculate, the host was welcoming, and the surroundings are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is doggie disneyland !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was very welcoming and even brought over her crockpot when she didn't have to.Only negative thing was the wifi and the channels on the TV. So hopefully when we come next time that will be fixed. All in all we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable rooms with a well equipped kitchen and fenced in area for our dog. Loved sitting on the covered porch and hearing owls and coyotes in the distance as night set in. Devils Lake State Park, Wisconsin Dells, The Crane Sanctuary and more are waiting for you to explore in this nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away spot that is not out of the way, but not in the hustle and bustle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our furry family and had an excellent stay. The location is wooded, quiet and in a great proximity to hiking (Devils Lake) and biking (Great Sauk Trail). Wendy promptly responded to any questions we had and the cottage was set up well for our extended stay (6 weeks). We spent a lot of time exploring Baraboo, Portage and surrounding area. Lots of good restaurants and take out nearby.
Stayed 49 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane A.

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

Awesome Privacy

We enjoyed the secluded location and great fire pit. The he house was also clean and well cared for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great Stay

Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

Peaceful Respite

Close to EVERYTHING! Crane foundation is amazing, wildlife park, casino, devils lake! The area is amazing, the vistas, lakes. We took the ferry from Lodi to Merrimac too. Then back to the rustic cottage for peace, nature, serenity at it's best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Nice place to stay

Beautiful country and scenery and place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K., WEST BEND

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

Rustic cabin getaway

This was a great place to stay and the area is beautiful. Our stay purpose was for a relaxing getaway which this place provided for completely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keely B.

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

Great

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

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

Great place

Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Jesse K., DeSoto, USA

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

Wonderful Place

Our family very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean and within 30 minutes of all the activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

An excellent vacation

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and both times were outstanding. We are looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Another fantastic visit

Setting, location, well equipped cabin and hosts have us frequenting here often. The area and location continues to draw us here, time and time again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Quiet Cottage Getaway

A great place to get away from the city, yet close enough to many interesting attractions! We thoroughly enjoyed the house, the overall property, and the location. We hope to come back again someday with our kids and grandchild!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Country Respite

Roomy house with a lovely porch, big yard, trails through the acreage, and a wonderful fire pit. We enjoyed this quiet, country home and the nearby hiking trails and Dells boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

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

Cozy Cottage

We have been coming to this cottage for years now. Never disappointed, Always feel so welcomed and like our home away from home. Love the area and having a place like this to enjoy after exploring the area makes our visits so much more enjoyable. Great Hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

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

A nice getaway

Wendy was welcoming and the property was spacious and clean. Had everything we needed. We would love to come visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cara and Tom L.

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

Get Away From It All

We have stayed here multiple times and always enjoyed it. It is secluded enough that you feel totally removed from the bustle of daily life, yet close enough to Baraboo and Devil's's Lake to have access to good restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities. The kitchen is well stocked, linens and towels provided, as well as wifi, TV and even some DVDs if you want to relax with a movie. We always feel very at home here and if you want to "get away from it all" this cabin fits the bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

rustic wisconsin

My son and I spent 3 days in this lovely cottage. It was large, well furnished and extremely comfortable. I would recommend this vacation place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Nice house in secluded location

We enjoyed our stay in this house. The owner was very accommodating and easy to reach. The built in kennel for our dog was great. Would stay again if ever in the Dells area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Hoffman Estates

Great accommodations. Loved it and very close to both ski locations.

Spacious. Good condition. Awesome forest land surrounding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Clean, comfortable, quiet getaway

This was our second year staying at Rustic View Cottage and we had another amazing time. Thanks to Wendy for the great communication and for sharing your beautiful cottage with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Meyer

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Dean and I live next door on a horse farm. He’s a practicing veterinarian and I’m the horse farm manager. We raise Morgan horses, Labrador Retrievers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. We are family oriented and love our country life full of nature up here!

Why they chose this property

We want you to enjoy the peacefulness and serene beauty of the Baraboo Bluffs. There is so much to do within a short drive!

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