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Charming Wausau Cottage: On-Site Lake Access!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Wausau, WI
- Place, Wausau Dog Park5 min drive
- Place, Granite Peak Ski Area6 min drive
- Place, Aspirus Wausau Hospital7 min drive
- Airport, Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Charming Wausau Cottage: On-Site Lake Access!
Excitement awaits at this nautically-themed Wausau cottage! Located directly on the Wisconsin River, this 3-bed, 2-bath lakefront vacation rental is the ideal destination for a friends getaway. In the summer, spend your days swimming and boating. In the winter, take the short drive to Rib Mountain State Park for cross-country skiing and other snowy fun. A full kitchen, complimentary toiletries, and in-unit laundry guarantee a stress-free stay, so gather your closest friends and head on over!
-- THE PROPERTY --
1,700 Sq Ft | Lakefront Property | Deck | In-Unit Laundry | Seasonal Dock (Pontoons, Fishing & Waterski Boats Permitted)
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Living room, dining table, Smart TV, nautical decor
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central heating & A/C, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board
FAQ: 1 step to enter, bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor, unfenced lake access, 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
PARKS: DC Everest County Park - boat dock & landing (1 block), Isle of Ferns Park (1.1 miles), Marathon County Park (1.9 miles), Wausau Whitewater Park (2.0 miles)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Monk Botanical Gardens (3.6 miles), Granite Peak Ski Area (3.9 miles), Doepke Recreation Area (5.5 miles), Rib Mountain State Park (6.2 miles), Nine Mile Forest Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing (9.7 miles)
SEE & DO: Yawkey House Museum (2.6 miles), Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (2.9 miles), State Park Speedway (4.8 miles), UWSP Museum of Natural History (33.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Central Wisconsin Airport (14.4 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 1 step to access, with all bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor
- NOTE: This property may be unsuitable for children due to the unfenced lake area
- NOTE: The dock is only available from May 20-September 20. It can accommodate pontoons, fishing boats, and waterski boats
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front entrance and driveway, a Ring motion camera over the garage door facing the driveway, and an exterior security camera facing the backyard area. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices or when the video doorbell button is pressed
-- THE PROPERTY --
1,700 Sq Ft | Lakefront Property | Deck | In-Unit Laundry | Seasonal Dock (Pontoons, Fishing & Waterski Boats Permitted)
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Living room, dining table, Smart TV, nautical decor
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, central heating & A/C, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board
FAQ: 1 step to enter, bedrooms & bathrooms on 1st floor, unfenced lake access, 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
PARKS: DC Everest County Park - boat dock & landing (1 block), Isle of Ferns Park (1.1 miles), Marathon County Park (1.9 miles), Wausau Whitewater Park (2.0 miles)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Monk Botanical Gardens (3.6 miles), Granite Peak Ski Area (3.9 miles), Doepke Recreation Area (5.5 miles), Rib Mountain State Park (6.2 miles), Nine Mile Forest Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing (9.7 miles)
SEE & DO: Yawkey House Museum (2.6 miles), Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (2.9 miles), State Park Speedway (4.8 miles), UWSP Museum of Natural History (33.4 miles)
AIRPORT: Central Wisconsin Airport (14.4 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 1 step to access, with all bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor
- NOTE: This property may be unsuitable for children due to the unfenced lake area
- NOTE: The dock is only available from May 20-September 20. It can accommodate pontoons, fishing boats, and waterski boats
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front entrance and driveway, a Ring motion camera over the garage door facing the driveway, and an exterior security camera facing the backyard area. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices or when the video doorbell button is pressed
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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Important information
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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
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About the area
Wausau
Located in Wausau, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ol' Western Village and Cedar Creek Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paff Woods Preserve and Rib Mountain State Park. Memorial Park and Yellow Banks Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Wausau, WI
What's nearby
- Wausau Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
- Rib Mountain State Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Granite Peak Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
- Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Eagles Club - 3 min walk
- Olive Garden - 8 min drive
- Kohlman & Lee's Grocery - 4 min drive
- Kin And Kind - 7 min drive
- Burger King - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
18 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth B.
9 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake property for family visit
Elisabeth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashley K.
29 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay for a ski weekend
Ashley K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
19 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakehouse
Matt B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brooke P.
16 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
Brooke P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julia W.
26 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls' trip
Julia W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie L.
18 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skiing weekend with friends
Stephanie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie L.
23 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful
Katie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
4 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place
Chris G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen P.
30 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Kristen P.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Becky K.
6 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski trip
Becky K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Derek H.
20 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Derek H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
joe s.
29 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing weekend, perfect VRBO and location.
joe s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian H.
22 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Wausau
Brian H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bethany S.
26 Jul, 2023
Fantastic home right on Lake Wausau - lots of space, comfortable amenities, everything you need!
Bethany S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erin
10 May, 2024
Sunsets ♥️
Erin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Karen P.
5 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Annual Family Reunion
Karen P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian and Laura L.
11 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NIce Location
Brian and Laura L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James O.
1 Mar, 2026
James O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Corey S.
19 Jan, 2026
Corey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SARA P.
24 Sept, 2025
SARA P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
27 Apr, 2025
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