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Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort

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A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa set, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A snowy forest scene with a wooden deck and a metal railing.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, a chandelier, a painting, a potted plant, and a cabinet.
Room
A wooden entertainment center with a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Merrill, WI
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Merrill Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Council Grounds State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 (Main level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Upstairs)

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 (Main level)

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

Bathroom 2 (Downstairs)

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

Bathroom 3 (Upstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort

NEW KITCHEN COMING SOON (Remodel will be completed before Summer 2027)

LOCATION:
-Waterfront property on the Wisconsin River
-15 minutes from Granite Peak Ski Resort
-15 minutes from Wausau, WI
-10 minutes from Merrill, WI

INTERNET & TVs:
-High speed internet (Starlink)
-Smart TVs in both living rooms and two bedrooms

BOATING:
-2 kayaks and 1 three-person canoe available for guests
-There is NO dock at the property
-You CANNOT navigate the river with a fishing boat (paddles only)

FISHING:
-Wisconsin River is rated A1 for musky fishing
-Guests have caught 40" musky from the backyard

GAMES:
-Corn hole
-Ping pong table, air hockey table, and foosball
-Board games

FIREPIT:
-Large firepit area near the rivers edge
-Lawn chairs are provided
-Firewood NOT provided

GRILL:
-Gas grill (propane provided)

BEDROOMS:
-5 bedrooms (4 queen beds and 4 twin beds)
-2 bedrooms on 2nd floor and 1 bedroom in basement
-Sheets, bedding, and pillows are provided

BATHROOMS:
-2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
-Bath towels and wash clothes provided
-Shampoo and body wash provided
-Toilet paper provided

KITCHEN:
-Pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups, and utensils provided
-Keurig and regular coffee maker

LAUNDRY:
-Washer and dryer in the property (detergent provided)

PARKING:
-Enough parking for about 8 vehicles

POLICIES:
1. No smoking
2. No events, parties, or large gatherings that exceed 12 people
3. No campfires when fire danger is HIGH. Check Wisconsin DNR website.
4. Maximum of 2 dogs allowed and they must remain within the property lines
5. Must be 21 years old to book
6. Check in after 4 PM and check out before 11 AM
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3833143vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Merrill

Located in Merrill, this chalet is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Council Grounds State Park and Paff Woods Preserve, while Marathon County Historical Museums and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Merrill, WI

What's nearby

  • Riverside Park - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Merrill Golf Club - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Council Grounds State Park - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Sylvan Tubing Hill - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Prairie Dells Scenic Area - 15 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Rays Coffee House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Queenie And Ron's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chip's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront - Kayaks - Game room - 15 min to Granite Peak Ski Resort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is steps from Wisconsin River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital and Merrill Golf Club. Riverside Park and Sylvan Tubing Hill are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The home and yard were spacious and well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding! What a perfect wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the property. I would love to have you back in the future! Layne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the lake access and fire pit area. The house had a lot of room to spread out. A great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at the River Chalet. It was just what we expected. The pictures were very accurate. This is a very spacious house with a dining room with a table that seats 12 people. This was a highlight for my wife to eat dinner every night with our children and grandchildren. It has a main level living room and a walkout finished basement with a family room and game room. One of my grandsons caught a 40”musky, his first and a smallmouth bass just out from the house. The yard was large with plenty of room for yard games. Every night ended with relaxing around a fire. This was a very fun filled and relaxing stay. I would recommend this for anyone looking to rent a house. We like to visit new places, but I could see us staying here again. For anyone looking for a VRBO, book the River Chalet. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Layne for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely riverside

The house was superclean and comfortable. We loved the river access and views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Portia, Thank you so much for staying at the River Chalet and the great review! I am thrilled you enjoyed the house and the views! Layne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

We love the place and the location. Layne was a wonderful host. Beautiful backyard and will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant house on a very pretty portion of the Wisconsin river. Layne was pleasant and responded promptly whenever we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this property. We love its proximity to Merrill. The large size also works well for our extended families. Lots of bedrooms with lots of sleeping arrangement options. We enjoyed a relaxing fire with s'mores on the banks of the river. A beautiful way to end our day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

25th Family and Ski Trip

Everyone enjoyed the lodging. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy different activities. Very easy host to work with. We think it would be a nice vacation in Summer, so that might be our next get together to replace the winter vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Mary, Thank you so much for staying at the River Chalet and the five star review! We are thrilled your family enjoyed it. We would be happy to host your family again anytime! Layne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family gathering

Worked great for us with bedrooms on three levels with three different living/family rooms. Kayaks and canoe were fun for a quick spin on the river. Paddle upstream first so the current carries you back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation rental

We truly enjoyed our stay at the River Chalet. Since everything in the listing was accurate, there were no unpleasant surprises. We slept well, we cooked with ease, we fished, played in and on the river, appreciated the "furnished" campfire site and loved the new deck. 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister's weekend

Great place to all the sisters (6) stay for the weekend. Multiple living rooms were appreciated as was the large table for meals and games. Not an easy access to river, would be hard to use canoes, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying at the River Chalet! Sorry the weather wasn't better during your stay. Would be happy to have you and your sisters back anytime! Layne
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful place.

This is a very beautiful place to stay. There was plenty of room and activities for everyone. Everything was in clean working order. Check in was simple and easy. The upstairs beds were not the most comfortable for an adult. But highly recommended staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Relaxation

Our family enjoyed our time. Kids were able to fish and play in the river. Kayaks and canoe were great. We had a bonfire one night and enjoyed seeing the bald eagle soaring over the river. The house was adequate for our needs. Could use updating in a few areas, and the kitchen was kind of small, but overall, we were satisfied.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Thanksmas" on the Wisconsin River

Our family of 11 celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas over the Thankgiving holiday. This property was perfect for us. It had plenty of room to spread out and slept eveyone comfortably. The interior was clean, well furnished, and had sufficient amenities to make our stay comfortable. While this is an older proprty, it was evident the owner is doing some updating. The host was very accommodating and even had a Christmas tree set up specifically for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2024
Harry, Thank you so much for staying at the River Chalet and the five star review! We are thrilled your family enjoyed it. We would be happy to host your family again anytime! Layne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and perfect

The riverfront was beautiful. The yard is large and prefect for yard games, relaxing or just enjoying the weather. The firepit is large and off to the side...enough to be out of the way of children, but close enough for supervision and fun. It's the perfect set up. The house has plenty of beds and different living spaces to allow for both gathering together and small groups. The owner was extremely responsive and friendly. Our family has already talked of returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Michelle, Thank you so much for staying at the River Chalet and the great review! We are thrilled your family enjoyed it. We would love to have you back again anytime! Layne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and Relaxing Stay

Very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Although there are neighbors due to everything being so lush and green I never knew they were there. Feels very secluded. The Wisconsin River was mesmerizing and beautiful to look at. I truly enjoyed kayaking for some adventure and exercise while there. I loved using the fire pit for a bonfire for a cozy night in. Layne, the owner was easy to get ahold of for questions about the Vrbo. Everything at the Vrbo home was clean and in good working order. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kayak use was awesome for kids. Poor fishing in Wisconsin River with no bites at all (could be we arent good fishermen!). Absolutely loved the campfire set up with lights! Beautiful setting. We all enjoyed the corn hole. Sleeping for all. The beds were a little noisy and noted as a bit uncomfortable in the four-bed room. The rest were very comfortable. Hame room a plus. Loved ping pong. Air Hockey table wasnt working, but kids just putted the puck around. Would have liked a TV in the seating area off the kitchen, but all good. Kitchen stocked with basic needs. Host was great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything from prior communication and check in was perfect. The owners thought of everything for the home that a guest may want. I am told that everyone's beds very comfortable. The spaces in the home are excellent. The actual kitchen work space is small but manageable. There is a gate to the basement if you bring small kids. We had plenty of towels and supplies which was greatly appreciated. The backyard to the river and fire pit is long and you either have to take stairs or the side of the house it is a little difficult if you have a disability. (I was 2 weeks out from a pelvic fracture.) My family enjoyed kayaking and other outdoor activities. The deck is nice in the morning and you will also have gorgeous sunsets in the evening by the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, relaxing, comfortable, beautiful property and views.

The home is about twenty minutes from the ATV trails. Our multi-family group of 9 had plenty of space in this large home. The home was clean and stocked with everything needed to feel at home. The kids played the games in the basement, read books, played cards, and watched a little TV. The yard was gorgeous and green with nature everywhere. We had several bonfires and made S’mores in the outside ring. We saw rabbits, deer, and many different birds. Loved the fresh smell of pine trees and the river. My son did fish from shore and my daughter loved trying to catch the crayfish. We loved this rental. The rental was listed perfectly and just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group. Lots of room the spread out. Everything was as described. Had a great long wedding weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The location is beautiful and we loved being on the river. The house was very clean, as described, and had window air conditioning units that were much needed during the summer heat! We were grateful that it was dog-friendly and even provided a medium size crate to use. Canoeing and kayaking on the river were highlights of our stay, as well as seeing 2 fawns in the yard multiple times.There were only 2 negatives. First was the poison ivy EVERYWHERE. It's in most of the flower beds, along the stairs up to the back of the house, along the edge of the yard, and the river area. We're highly sensitive and had to be super careful to not accidentally brush against it. Second, beware the second step going down into the dining room. It blends in too much and everyone tripped on it multiple times. Please add a paint strip or trim!!Overall we were super happy with our stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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