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Rocky Glen Condo - forest nest on Baraboo bluff

Pardon smudges...Parfrey's Glen and Devil's Head Resort immediate neighbors..:)

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Merrimac, WI

Devil's Head Ski Resort
‪11 min walk‬
Devil's Lake State Park
Devil's Lake
‪19 min drive‬
Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Comfy ONE

1 Queen Bed

Comfy TWO

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Rocky Glen Condo - forest nest on Baraboo bluff

One bit of change advised me by Vrbo:
Vrbo now collects from you the Wisconsin State and Sauk County and Town of Merrimac tax of 12.5%.
The taxes are on the room rate only...per night.
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Unit 4 is perched amongst a canopy of oak and birch trees - coffee on the balcony in the company of leaves and branches over 2-stories from the ground! Unit 4 is one of eight condominiums in a building nestled amongst a mature birch/oak forest with glimpses over the Lake Wisconsin valley. Casual, whimsical, bright furnishing. Italian ceramic floor in bath. New step-in rainfall shower. Woodburning stove insert in the original, beautiful, stone fireplace. Small firepit outside for quiet summer/fall eves; or hearty-folks roasting s'mores in winter.
Lovely, oiled-teakwood laminate floors LR and Hall - new faux-wood laminate in kitchen and bedrooms. You may find yourself resting on a pillowcase embroidered by my Cornish grandmother; or snuggled under a quilt made of squares of men's suit material; or find pencil drawings sent from the trenches of WWI from grandpa Pengelly (Tom) to grandma Pengelly (Olivia) in Cornwall.
Poke about...little surprises all over.
AND...and whole bass fiddle case of books presiding over the living room!

Wildlife sightings - deer, turkey, raccoon, owl, and birds of all sorts fly over or walk through these remarkable surrounds. Marvelous earthrise and earthsets. I think the trees up here talk.

Parfrey's Glen official entrance is a 20-minute walk away. Devil's Lake is a 10-minute ride. Devil's Head Ski/Golf Resort is 200 yards down Bluff Road. Quaint Merrimac FREE ferry (seasonal). Cascade Mountain Ski/Snowboarding or Wollersheim Winery/Sauk City - 20-minute ride. Attraction notebook available in unit.

There are several new distilleries under construction in Baraboo...and Vintage Brewery is up and going in nearby Sauk City/Prairie du Sac area.

Plenty of QUIET. Noise restriction after 11p. You could write your book here! Remarkable views. Friendly condo neighbors.

Keywords: Condominium - Rocky Glen is about 300 yards up Bluff Road and on the opposite side of the entrance to Devil's Head Ski and Golf Resort

Property manager

Lesleigh

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

NO cats. $20 flat fee per well-trained dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Never never never never

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please put dishes in dishwasher. Tabs under the sink.

Please put used bed and bathroom linens on the shower floor...

Just return the house key to the cupboard knob left of the fridge...no need to lock the place before departing.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We allow 2-4 hours between guests for proper cleaning/disinfecting. My hope is to meet you upon arrival -will be masked/fully vaccinated.

Noise restriction after 10p. There are several resident families amongst our 8 condos...the condo underneath #4 has owner visits once or so a month.

NO NO NO NO SMOKING EVER! Even on the balcony - smoke travels. Find spots closer to the forest surrounding us.

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: 12

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Merrimac

Located in Merrimac, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Al. Ringling Theatre and Aldo Leopold Foundation are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Devil's Lake and Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area. Glenview Park and Ochsner Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Merrimac, WI

What's nearby

Glacial Lake Wisconsin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Devil's Head Ski Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Devil's Lake - 19 min drive - 12.4 km
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 34 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

Portage Station - 21 min drive
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Log Cabin Family Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Balanced Rock Winery - ‬16 min drive
‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬28 min drive
‪Thunderbird Lanes - ‬17 min drive
‪Fitz's On The Lake - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Glen Condo - forest nest on Baraboo bluff pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-out at Rocky Glen Condo - forest nest on Baraboo bluff?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rocky Glen Condo - forest nest on Baraboo bluff located?

Located in the heart of Merrimac, this golf condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Glacial Lake Wisconsin and Devil's Head Ski Resort. The Glacier Golf Course & The Prairie Glen Golf Course and Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Niki Z.

24 Jan, 2025

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

Ski Trip

Beautiful place! Loved everything about it! Excellent hostess!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

23 Jan, 2025

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

Great Stay

Perfect place to ski for the weekend. I was able to work at the apt without an issue as well. Very comfy and cozy place. Host is incredibly nice as well. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl S.

18 Sept, 2024

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

End of summer get-away

This was a lovely place to stay. So close to many things to do in the area yet nice and quiet here. The host was very helpful and provided suggestions for things to do in the area as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

huckfinn711

6 Aug, 2024

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

Great Time

Great location, awesome spot, loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

22 Apr, 2024

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

good second stay

This is our second time staying here, and it was great again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn C.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Lovely location...unique condo!

Unique condo in a beautiful location

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

28 Jul, 2023

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

GREAT STAY!

Everything at this property was just perfect for us and the host could not have been more pleasant, attentive, and thoughtful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

17 Apr, 2023

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

Spring Getaway!

Always enjoy my stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Cozy place in the woods.

We stayed one night. We had everything we needed.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hari m.

19 May, 2024

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

Amazing Trip

Overall we had an amazing trip. The host was super friendly and the place was fantastic. She had thought of everything needed to make it a comfortable stay. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Lovely, relaxing place to stay!

Lovely condo so close to some of WI's most beautiful state parks and trails! The condo was fully stocked and beautifully decorated. This place was the perfect home away from home! Lesleigh was a wonderful host! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

30 Nov, 2021

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

Beautiful property

We enjoyed our stay. The condo is clean and comfortable. The location is great for nearby hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Fantasic, cozy condo!

If you are looking for a private, unique and very clean condo, this is the place for you. My family had a wonderful time. Coffee on the balcony, comfortable beds and cozy furniture. We highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Tree house stay

I loved staying at Rocky Glen. The condo had everything you need, including a well stocked kitchen. It was like staying in a treehouse. Lesleigh was a wonderful host and I enjoyed all the family history in the condo.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

6 Aug, 2021

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

Spacious & comfortable

We enjoyed our 3 night stay immensely. It was just secluded enough, yet convenient to everything we planned to do. Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

10 Aug, 2022

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

Peaceful getaway

Very cozy and peaceful stay. Close to hiking and other outdoor fun.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

8 Dec, 2022

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

Wonderful stay, everything perfect

Extremely comfortable and cozy, we absolutely loved staying here and hope to return one day. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

20 Apr, 2022

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

Great place.

Great place to stay! Nice and quite. Owner was great to work with and very helpful. If in the area again, would book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

21 May, 2023

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

Lovely, spacious, relaxing

A lovely property, a lovely host, and we ended up with a perfect weekend. Definitely a place to which I’d return!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

28 Jul, 2023

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

Great hideaway with a friendly host

We were so grateful to find this place. Probably the most well-supplied kitchen I've seen.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

26 Jun, 2024

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

Treetop Condo

We enjoyed our stay and loved the open feeling of being in the treetops. Beautiful home. Charming host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

18 Jan, 2023

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

Great location with natural setting

Lovely get-away with kind host. Cozy home with everything you could desire in kitchen, nice linens and towels. Right next to the slopes, you can't beat the location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

11 Aug, 2020

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

Great Condo

Great condo, wonderful location, clean and interesting place to stay. Owner is very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

yvette j.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Great place

Very nice, beautiful area, nice patio. The beds and couches and chairs were very comfy. Visiting for my brothers wedding, close to Devils lake state park and baraboo.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyne K.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Pictures are not doing it justice

The house is much cuter than the pictures - that's kind of rare! Lots of details in the decors and designs - many interesting little things you can explore and look at. Very roomy for a 4-people stay. Super quiet and cozy. Very closed to Devils' Lake which was why we were there!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lesleigh

Me comfy in the living room - fireplace blazing nearby and watching something wonderful on PBS...probably the Dicken's series...what teriffic tear-jerkers!

Why they chose this property

How could I NOT have fallen in love with this place!? (I didn't mean to...it was a first project for me/my chef brother.) Although not a skiier or golfer, I AM a walker and I just step out the door and I'm nearly in the woods...AND stepping out on the balcony puts you eye--level with tree tops. Only squirrels, cranes, turkey vultures, racoons, and lovely little birds get a better view.

What makes this property unique

Peace - to watch the trees 'converse' with each other - the neverending changes framed by each window to the forest - the very occasional concert (Los Lobos a several several years ago) or fireworks from Devil's Head Resort on New Year's Eve - sitting around the firepit on a summer or fall evening - the water from a quartzite well in the basement (it bypasses the water softening system otherwise required for the building) - staying up the nights male owls joust in the air above our parking lot (I always think of the Quiddich field from Harry Potter.)