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Papa's Place

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Lake side cabin with balcony and 20 ft dock

Well-stocked kitchen includes Microwave, Coffee maker and new appliances.

Open living room with games, books, and Smart TV (no cable). Bring your log-ins!

Beautiful sunroom has table for 4, futon and comfy glider chair

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Lake view

Explore the area

Chetek, WI

Place, City Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Lake Chetek
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Chetek Area Museum
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Papa's Place

Welcome to Papa's Place!

Our comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 bath, lakefront house with a beautiful sunroom. The entire house is yours to feel at home in. It is just steps down to the private dock and grassy lawn. The wrap around patio has a gas BBQ grill and plenty of seating. The balcony overlooks the lake where you can read a book, throw your lines out, or watch the Hydroflites ski show just half block away- which is also where the public boat launch is.

Across the road is a public park with a large playground, and a couple blocks north is the public swim beach. The downtown area has antique stores, restaurants, bars, pubs and more, as well as a grocery store to get yourself stocked for your stay.

There are plenty of fun places to boat to for lunch or a drink. Some of our favorite are Red's Grill and Bar (really good pizza), Pokegama Lakeside Cantina for upscale Mexican, or Gilligan's for a lively atmosphere. And they all have live music pretty often too! Our favorite is probably Phills Bar and Grill. A very casual place with a surprisingly amazing menu.

We do not take dogs for allergy reasons, but there are local boarding kennels for your furry family members. Including Cozy Critter Kennel.

We truly hope you enjoy Papa's Place in Chetek as much as we do.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Lake view

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

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

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors

Please wash your dishes.

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

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

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

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

About the area

Chetek

Located in Chetek, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sioux Creek Golf Course and Sunset View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rockman's Woods and Chippewa Moraine Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

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Chetek, WI

What's nearby

City Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lake Chetek - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Chetek Area Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Sunset View Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
Prairie Lake Townhall - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whiskey Way - ‬19 min walk
‪Lakeside Cantina - ‬6 min drive
‪Gilligans - ‬6 min drive
‪Fostbites Pub - ‬19 min walk
‪Bob's Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa's Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papa's Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa's Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa's Place located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Chetek and City Beach. Chetek Area Museum is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

9 Sept, 2025

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

Very nice place! Great location, right on lake in quiet neighborhood. Well stocked. Especially enjoyed waking up to sunrise view from bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura W.

12 Aug, 2025

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

Plenty of space with great lake views!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

21 Sept, 2025

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

Yes, Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

8 Jul, 2025

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

Great Location

This lake house is in a great location. There are parks nearby, easy lake access and downtown is only a short drive away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

2 Aug, 2025

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

We had an amazing week with the kiddos. Papa’s place worked out perfect for us with an excellent location. Karen was also very helpful and responsive with any questions or anything we needed. We will be booking Papas Place on the regular.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie N.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Cabin with a great view!

Cabin has a great view of the lake and excellent location for watching the water ski show. Master bed was very comfortable sleeping. Nice boat dock and short walk from the cabin. Nice back patio area for grilling & seating area. Nice bonfire area. Owner very friendly & responds quickly,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Heavenly

Wanted to get away from the big city for a few days and this was the absolute perfect place. The Townsfolk are very friendly and the property is right on the water. The view could not be more perfect. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for some peace.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

2 Oct, 2024

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

A great place to stay

Great location and we had great weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

25 Jan, 2025

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

Nice vacation cottage

Host was very helpful and responsive. Everything was clean and organized. My family was very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

16 May, 2024

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

Papa's Place

Awesome cabin, near great public boat launch, and close to town. Property clean with great view of the lake.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

20 Feb, 2024

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

Perfect spot

Great spot with an amazing view! My family enjoyed relaxing at the cabin very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

25 Apr, 2024

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

Great Escape!

Great place on the lake. Quiet and restful. Enjoyed the full moon over the lake!!! We would return again…enjoyed very much!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

30 Jun, 2024

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

On THE Water

Excellent stay & location. Easy lake access. Very clean & comfortable! Temporary big parking lot right across street was helpful. So much fun watching the Chetek Hydroflites perform & practice from deck & adirondack chairs! Will stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Quaint, Cute, Comfortable!

Papa’s Place was adorable. The perfect size for a family of four. The bath towels were the best we have ever had in a VRBO and the water pressure was amazing! The beds are all nice mattresses and the furniture is clean and comfortable. The dock is really nice and the view is lovely. There is a park right across the street that our kids enjoyed and a beach just up the street! Great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

15 Oct, 2023

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

Great remote work location

This was an excellent place to stay to work remotely and to visit with family who live in the area. Who wouldn’t enjoy a beautiful lake view from their “office” window. Very quiet neighborhood with everything needed for my stay very close at hand.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Mount Horeb

30 Sept, 2023

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

Great

Though it rained the entire week we still had a very nice visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Jan, 2024

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

Great stay at Papa’s Place!

Myself and a couple of buddies came up for a guys ice fishing weekend. Papa’s place was the perfect spot for us and the location was great. Owners were awesome and with great communication. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

7 Jul, 2023

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

Great little cabin!

This is a great little cabin on Lake Chetek near the ski show. The girls loved jumping off the dock and swimming and having smores by the fire. Owner is a great communicator. Close to town. We walked to get coffee and ice cream. Perfect for 3-4 people!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura H.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Hunting/Fishing Trip

This is the second year we've stayed at Papa's Place. Love the location and property. Have had an ongoing issue with some sort of critters in the walls causing a shortage of sleep. Brought this to the attn. of Karen and she has identified working on the problem. If hunting in the area again, it is likely we would book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Clean and relaxing

The property was just like the pictures and is conveniently located. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and dock and the views from inside the home. The home has been updated throughout and worked well for our group of 6. The only issue we had was with the wifi which did not work while we were there. We communicated to the host and she said she would look into it so hopefully it will work for the next guests. Overall, we would definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

17 Sept, 2023

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

2023 Bear Hunt

Everything was great... Super attentive host. Great communication and assistance w/minor problem. We will hopefully be able to utilize this property again. Thank you for the hospitality!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Darwyn M.

29 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We were extremely disappointed in the condition of Papa’s Place. Both inside and outside have not been cared for. The cabin was very dirty inside…has not been fully cleaned in a very long time. The view could have been lovely but the windows were dirty and full of bugs. We also had ants in the kitchen. We only used the fridge. The window air conditioner in the living room kept the cabin cool but was loud. There was a musty smell coming from somewhere. The outside area was in disrepair and dirty as well. We sat on the dock one evening to watch the water ski show but otherwise didn’t spend time outside. The wood deck needs painting and some wooden steps approaching the cabin are not safe.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

15 Aug, 2025

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

Everything was great and the view was beautiful. My only suggestion is to add a mirror to the other bedroom.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

18 Jan, 2025

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

Great place to stay

Had another fun trip to papas place! Plenty of room for us and easy excess to town and the lake. We love the spot! Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ron L.

1 Oct, 2024

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

Great little lake place

Overall we really enjoyed our time at this nice place on the lake. If you want to be close to the lake with terrific views then this place could be for you! We had fun looking out at the lake from inside as well as outside down by the dock. At the time we were there it was extremely quiet, which we liked. It was very clean inside with the only issue being that whoever cleaned it before our arrival left the dirty linen by the front door when we walked in. Otherwise everything looked and felt clean. I seen a previous review by another guest about hearing a critter in the wall. The owners did seem to be implementing a process to eliminate the issue, however we did also hear a little something in the wall a time or two at night, but it wasn't any big deal at all for us. In the end this was a really great, fun place for us to stay. Good memories made!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Yohe

We are avid outdoorsmen with a big emphasis on bass fishing. We both have been fishing, camping, hiking, and exploring since childhood and have had a dream of owning a place on a lake for many years. The pieces finally fell into place and then we found this unique house. Having years of landlord experience behind us, we wanted to pivot into hosting. It has been really fun getting everything set up for our future guests, and look forward to sharing our lakefront retreat with you and yours.

Why they chose this property

Papa's Place is unique in the way that it is tucked into shoreline with great views and space, but only minutes away from all the activity that Chetek offers. The house is 850 sq. ft., but feels open and roomy. The boat launch is in walking distance, so getting set up is easy. Downtown is a few minutes drive, and there are multiple restaurants to choose from. Chetek is charming! Come check us out.

What makes this property unique

The location is fantastic! Centrally located between downtown, the public boat launch, a swim beach, and a public park. Not to forget the lake is right outside our window! You are right in the mix of all that Chetek offers.