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Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly

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A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a small cabin by a lake surrounded by dense foliage.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small staircase, and a door leading to the entrance.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A wooden shelf with a collection of folded t-shirts and a framed picture.
A rustic wooden dock extending into a lake, surrounded by dense foliage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Chetek, WI
  • Place, Prairie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Chetek
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly

Come and stay at the newly constructed, beautiful CU Lodge weekly/monthly rental on Prairie Lake near Chetek. Get ready to enjoy an abundance of water sports, swimming, canoeing, and relaxing on the dock, grilling on the deck and most of all fishing on the Chetek Chain of Lakes. This chain of lakes has 3,797 acres and 66 miles of lakeshore with beautiful sunsets and sunrises, a variety of wild life, frequently including an eagle soaring and many other scenic attractions. Fish on this chain of lakes include: Northern pike, walleye, bluegill, crappie, sunfish, large and small mouth bass.


The Chetek area offers many attractions such as: restaurants hiking trails, ATV trails, museums, parks, stockcar races, shopping, golf, and a very festive 4th of July Liberty Fest celebration. Twice a week during the summer you can be awed by the nationally known Chetek Hydro flights water ski team ski show.


If you are a winter outdoor enthusiast, you will enjoy snowmobiling, snow shoeing, skiing and the ever popular ice fishing (with ice shack available.) You will also have access to thousands of acres of public hunting land just ready for you to bag a trophy! Guide services are also available upon request.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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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
2 Dog Max. No Cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no fish cleaning in the cabin at any time and put fish remains in the fish freezer-not in the garbage cans

Important information

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Property # 846467vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

About the area

Chetek

Located in Chetek, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rockman's Woods and Blue Hills Felsenmeer State Natural Area, while Chetek Area Museum and Barron County Historical Society Pioneer Village Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Chetek, WI

What's nearby

  • Prairie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Chetek - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Chetek Area Museum - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Potato Lake - 25 min drive - 32.7 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 31 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fostbites Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Cantina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪6 Four Accord - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red's Eating and Drinking Establishment - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Prairie Lake Lodge - Family Friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Prairie Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Chetek and Chetek Area Museum. City Beach and Barron County Historical Society Pioneer Village Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake and property! lots of fun stuff to do in the area.Will definitely return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was so clean and weak supplied. Owners were great to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This property was listed as a single story house. It has 18 steps to get down to the living room, whichAppears to be the basement. This is also where the second bathroom is located and laundry. So there is only kitchen table and chairs on the main level for furniture to sit. Also one TV, which is down the 18 steps to the lower level. The floors were clean. But you could see were someone else had slept on the bed. The bedding Was not clean. So we washed the sheets before using them and purchased a new mattress pad atWalmart in Rice Lake to put on the bed so we could use it because the one on the bed was soiled.Some dishes in the cupboards were put away dirty. The view was beautiful. But there are 40 steep steps to go down to fish. I did message the host about the fact that it was advertised as a one level. Didn’t get anywhere on that. This was a getaway for our anniversary. I did contact Vrbo. So hopefully this changes. I wouldn’t want this to happen to anyone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great getaway

Peaceful, great accommodations, easy access to shopping and sight seeing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners are very friendly and the house was tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed a few days at this cabin over father's day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Janell and Kevin were very kind hosts, they live next door to the cabin and you share a driveway, but would never know they were there. Kevin even let us borrow 3 of his fishing poles. We had 7 adults and 2 dogs and none of us felt cramped, more than enough room for all of us. The cabin was extremely well stocked as well. We also brought our boat and we were able to park the trailer at the property, along with 4 cars. The deck was large, and again all 7 of us plus 2 dogs did not feel crammed. Its nice to sit and look at the lake from the deck, as well as the fire pit, which was stocked with plenty of wood for us to use. The pier was nice to dock our boat to, and sat for the entire week. You can swim off the pier, however, there is no way to get out of the water without access to a ladder or plank on your boat. The shore line is wooded and the bottom is rocky. There is a small island across the lake that is more sandy and shallow for swimming or just hanging out. We also had access to the hose which was nice for washing off the boat and paddleboards. Chetek is a cute little town with tons to do and see, Rice Lake is just 15 minutes away if you need something bigger. The only thing we wished is that we had more space down by the water and had access to get in and out along the shoreline.... we made it work, not a deal breaker at all. We would definitely come again, and would recommend staying at this beautiful cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2026
I would highly recommend renting to this group to anyone!! For such a big group, and having two dogs, they left the cabin in very nice condition when they left! That was awesome!! Only time we heard them was their laughter and having a great time! It was nice to hear them enjoying the cabin so much! No issues with them whatsoever and were super renters!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay! Check in went very well. They didn’t have guests before or after us, so they offered early check in and late check out. We would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

We spent 6 nights relaxing in this quaint cabin. We had fun visiting fun shops, cooking on the fire, and taking in the scenery on our boat rides. We had a very nice getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and location. Cabin is clean and beds comfortable. Owners have excellent communication and are very responsive to any questions. Loved that the cabin has two full bathrooms with a washer and dryer. Loved the dock and deck. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake spot

Perfect lake access, comfortable place with great balcony, nice basement area. Loved the fire pit out back by the lake and the front yard for lawn games. Air conditioning worked perfectly during a very hot July 4th weekend. Hosts were above and beyond friendly and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommended

This is a very nice property and location with plenty of room to spread out. The cabin was spotless. In addition, communication with the owner was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

It was a wonderful experience! Right on the lake. It was a very relaxing time. Plenty of space for us and all the cooking utensils and supplies we needed. Very accommodating with our dogs. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Super renters! Responsible with their dogs, no issues whatsoever! Would definitely rent to them again!! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay here. Communication with owners was 5*s. The home is bright and airy. Very nice and we had such a great time. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for home to vaca in Chetek. We had a perfect vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
What wonderful guests! Would highly recommend them to others!! 5/5!! Left the cabin in great shape!!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Will b back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away….. in the Chetek Cameron area.

Clean and quiet, easy to pick up after yourself! We had thunderstorms come through and you couldn’t really hear them inside the house. Definitely would recommend this to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Great renters! Left the property very clean and we had no issues whatsoever! Would love to rent to them again anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great little cabin up north

This is a very nice updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin in Chetek along the water. Very clean. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, glassware, very nice pans and a large refrigerator/freezer. The kitchen knives provided were the best I have seen in all the places we have stayed. Great fire pit which we enjoyed every night of our 9 night stay. Loved the deck overlooking the water. Sunny in the mornings and shady all afternoon. The owner is VERY responsive on any question or issue you may have. We were very happy with our stay here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for leaving the cabin in such great condition when you left! I appreciate that! Would happily rent to you in the future!! Janell :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing vacation

The cabin is beautiful. We found the kitchen to be short a few necessary things for us that cook. A set of kitchen knives, a roasting pan, microwavable containers, and sauce pans with lids that are big enough to cook veggies in would be great. The basement tends to be cold. Parents with very young children need to bring a pack and play for the child to sleep in. And be prepared for lots of steps!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

Quiet location on a wooded lot with the owners next door. It's a cute cabin and looked presentable until we actually started to make ourselves at home. Then the cleanliness was an issue for us. For example the base of the upstairs toilet was covered in dirt, there were what appeared to be toothpaste spots on the backsplash,there was grease on the microwave and the side of the refrigerator, the drawers which held utensils and pots and pans had food particles in them, and the interior of the dishwasher had food in it.. We took it upon ourselves to clean these items so that we would be more comfortable using them. The owners were easy to reach out to and great with communication. With a thorough cleaning, this would be a fantastic place. Wonderful, peaceful location close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Lakehouse in Chetek with Great Hosts

This was a great place to stay for the weekend. We booked this place for a fishing trip on the chain of lakes in Chetek. The communication from Janell and Kevin was great, and they were very helpful throughout the entire trip. There was even a point where I needed to repair my trailer, and they let me borrow a few tools which I was appreciated very much. They are some of the best hosts Ive experienced with VRBO.They have a dock right down on the water which made it super easy for fishing as we left the boat on the water the entire time without having to trailer it each day. There are a few steps to get down to the dock as the property is higher up on a hill from the water, but didnt bother us at all. The house was very cozy, and had plenty of room for the 3 of us. Both the beds and futons were suprisingly comfortable. We had no issues with space around the property both in and out. The house is located about 10-15 minutes north of Chetek, and 20-25 minutes south of Rice Lake, so while its outside of town, it is conveniently located between both areas in case you need to run to the store, get food, etc.To top all of this, the weather and fishing was perfect and we caught tons of fish (bass), so that really added to our expierence!Overall, this was a great property and definitely plan on staying here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Clean, cozy, private and relaxing! Loved that it was dog friendly our dog had the best time running around! Responsive and friendly host! Would highly recommend to any one especially for the 4th of July!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We decided to make a last minute trip to see family and we’re able to book this cabin. It was beautiful! Very clean, great access to the lake and the owners were very nice. Definitely would stay here again. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the area we wanted see. Chetek and Rice lake and Cameron. The Pioneer Village was awesome. The deck overlooking the lake was great. Janell and family are great hosts. The only reason , slightly lower on cleaning was dog hair on pillows in lower area. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.Thanks you much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2026
Excellent renters!! Left the cabin very clean and tidy!! No issues whatsoever!! Would highly recommend them as renters for any property!!

About the host

Hosted by Kevin and Janell Groskreutz

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Our family has been vacationing at the Chetek chain of lakes for 30 years and have made so many memories that we decided to move and make the area our home. We love the great outdoors and what to share our enthusiasm with you and your family and friends. www.cootsunlimited.com

Why they chose this property

This private lodge is newly constructed in 2016. You'll enjoy the similar amenities as home such as internet access, modern living conveniences, yet are able to get lost in the tranquility to relax and have fun.

What makes this property unique

Guide services - fishing and hunting, and direct access to ATV and Snowmobile trails.
Large deck faces the lake.

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