Chalet

Fire pit! Hot tub! Game room! Kayaks!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Indoor spa tub
Lake
Comfortable seating in front of a cozy fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Wautoma, WI
  • Nordic Mountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Long Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Crystal River
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

#1 Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Game Room

1 Double Futon

Lower Level Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fire pit! Hot tub! Game room! Kayaks!

Talihaven – With three living rooms, six bedrooms, and three bathrooms, you can bring the whole family together comfortably. Two gorgeous stone fireplaces and a cathedral ceiling bring the wow and a fabulous game room delivers the fun. The extensive coffee bar makes liking people possible.

Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee from the extensively appointed coffee bar. Step out onto the deck and let the serene and peaceful visuals of the lake do their magic; feel the tensions you arrived with slip away. If you’re lucky, a bald eagle may perch on one of our lakeshore trees right before your very eyes.

Your group will love this property; kayaking, boating, fishing and other water activities right from the house. Nearby you'll find biking, skiing, snow tubing, archery, hiking, and golfing.

The game room boasts a 12' McClure shuffleboard table, skeeball, a ping pong table, an oversize Connect 4, and ring toss, and we have corn hole for playing outside on the lawn. Plus Legos, playing cards, puzzles, and board games are available, too.

The lower level has a large 65" Roku TV.

Summertime Water Toys: Five kayaks, two canoes and a pedal boat are included.

Talihaven is a large home that can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests; located in Central Wisconsin within easy driving distance from Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Green Bay.

The house has a well-equipped kitchen with new appliances, two beautiful, massive stone fireplaces that we have converted to gas to make it easy and safe to enjoy having a fire, multiple seating areas, 2 large 4K Roku TVs for streaming, a DVD player, and WIFI. We have a spacious deck off the main level and a patio off the lower level, both of which overlook the water. A lovely 5-6 person hot tub is situated on the lower patio and overlooks the firepit and lake. The house is situated on a dead-end road on a wooded lot with direct lake access and 103’ feet of shoreline.

Primary Bedroom: King bed | Bedrooms 2 – 6: Queen Beds | Game Room: Queen Futon
* all bedrooms are on the main level, game room is on the lower level
** beds in 2, 3, and 4 have mattress toppers for added softness

Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms with a total of 5 shower stalls (no tubs)

Charge your electric vehicle: we have two NEMA 14-50 outlets, one at the house and the other at the garage, for charging your electric vehicle or powering your RV.

Recreation:

Just 2 miles away is Nordic Mountain Ski Hill. This ski resort offers runs for the whole family while encompassing a wonderful family atmosphere! Nordic Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing for all ages. Cross-country ski trails are available at Nordic Mountain and in Mr. Morris County Park. In the off season, Nordic Mountain has FREE biking trails that cover almost every inch of their 104 acres!

We’re 1.1 miles from a state snowmobile trail.

With 96 lakes in the area, fishing in plentiful. The local marinas can outfit you with license, bait and tackle. Pontoon and speed boat rentals are available locally. Two boat launches service Mt. Morris Lake.

We are 1.4 miles from Mt Morris Hills in Waushara County. The largest park in the Waushara County Park system. There are over 4 miles of hiking and cross country ski trails and a shelter house with electricity and running water. There are also tennis courts, volleyball courts and playground equipment.

The town maintains a 3.2-acre park on the north shore of Mount Morris Millpond. The park is located on CTH G a short distance east of the entrance road to Mt. Morris County Park. Facilities at the town park include a boat launch, swimming beach, restrooms, picnic facilities and a shelter.

There are multiple challenging golf courses nearby: Waushara Country Club, a lovely 27-hole course open to the public is just 16 minutes away, and Two Oaks North, a wonderful 18-hole course, is 15 minutes from the house.

Try Archery Golf at North Fond du Lac Archery Club, just 8 minutes away.

The Lake:
Mt. Morris Lakes System is a flowage lake that is part of a five lake chain covering 172 acres located in Waushara County. The five lakes are known from north to south as Lake Alsfon (A), Lake Russel (B), Lake Hannah (C), Lake Morris (D), and Emerald Lake, (E), accessed by a channel under the foot bridge. We're on Lake Hannah (C). It has a maximum depth of 40 feet. There are two public boat landings. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike. The lake's water is moderately clear. No wake before 10am and after 5pm - perfect for motor sports during the day and fishing or kayaking in the morning or evening.

Drive Times:
Madison: 1 ½ hrs
Milwaukee: 2 hrs
Oshkosh: < 1 hr
Green Bay: 1 ½ hrs
Chicago and Twin Cities: 4 hrs
Wisconsin Dells: 1 hr

Check-in time: 4:00 pm
Check-out time: 10:00 am
This is a large house and our cleaners need time between guests to clean.

NOTES:
• WI-FI speed is 30Mbps. There is no cable or satellite TV.
• For the EV Traveler we have free charging using the NEMA 14-50 (RV type 50 amp) outlets located on the house and on the garage. You need to have a mobile charger to connect to the outlet!
• Spiral stairs have baby gates for safety.
• Bath towels, beach towels, pillows, and bed linens are provided.
• For those with littles, we have toddler plates, flatware, and cups, a Pack ‘n Play and a highchair.
• Board games, playing cards, and books are available for your use.
• Guests have access to the entire home, except for the locked owner's closet on the lower level.
• Washer and dryer available for guest use.
• Guests enter the home via the side door, using a customized code for the electronic keypad.
• The driveway is paved. It has a 10 degree incline that is short but steep. If you’re not up to the challenge of negotiating the hill, you can park by the garage. We have a large sled by the house that is great for transporting things up and down the hill during the winter months.
• There are three steps to the entrance.
• We have USB outlets in the kitchen, attached to the bedroom headboards, and on the ends of the recliner controllers for your charging needs.
• Amenities are not guaranteed.
• Host is readily available via phone for questions or issues.

I welcome and encourage LGBT+Ally guests and individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity to be themselves with no anxiety or fear of judgment as I foster a hosting environment of respect and inclusivity.

Property manager

Cheryl Hewitt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are receptacles for cigarette butts.
Disabling the security cameras violates your rental agreement & will result in termination of your stay.
No glitter, confetti, or helium-filled balloons with strings allowed.
No filming for commercial use without written consent from owner.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wautoma

Located in Wautoma, this chalet is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nordic Mountain and Lunch Creek Vineyard & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Long Lake and Lake Poygan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wautoma, WI

What's nearby

  • Nordic Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Long Lake - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Crystal River - 37 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Hartman Creek State Park - 40 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 54 min drive - 54.7 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lakeshore Family Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fire pit! Hot tub! Game room! Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fire pit! Hot tub! Game room! Kayaks! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fire pit! Hot tub! Game room! Kayaks! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fire pit! Hot tub! Game room! Kayaks! located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this chalet in Wautoma is situated on a lake, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Nordic Mountain, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose and Chippy's Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Perfect getaway!

This was a perfect place for a family get-away weekend. Beautiful view and plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cambri O.

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

Perfect house for a big family!

We were in town for a NYE wedding and this house was perfect for multiple families of all ages! The game room was a huge hit with the younger kids and the fireplace was so so cozy. The host was very responsive and easy to get ahold of.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great place!

It was a great place! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Wonderful lake experience!

We loved our stay. There were plenty of comfortable beds, towels and everything else we needed. The lake view was unbeatable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trista D.

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

Fabulous Girls Weekend!

Everything was as expected and we would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linzie M.

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

Great Stay - Quiet area

We were there for relaxation and fun. Great Area - used the Kayaks on the Lake and there is an Amish Community close. Enjoyed our time on the deck with a heater at night. Great place for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

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

Getaway weekend

The property is well taken care of, and very clean. Lots of fun games to play with areas to relax. Great morning views of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Awesome

Great location cleanllines was awesome pperfect accommodations would recommend to anyone. Give it five stars
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Fantastic place and location

Really nice place and very well stocked. Owner was friendly. We had a rainy weekend so the game room and outside hot tub were key to our trip. Will hopefully be back some day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Relaxing stay in Wautoma

Even though it rained most of the time it was a beautiful home and very clean so was fine to be stuck in the house playing games and relaxing. Lots of fun things for the kids to do inside the house. The lake was too weedy right off the dock to swim, but we rented a pontoon and swam in the middle of the lake instead and at the public beach. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Magical rental

This was one of the BEST rentals I’ve ever stayed in. The house was unreal. Magical. And so perfect for our group. We didn’t want to leave. The host was phenom was well. Just a great Greta experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana J.

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

Lovely and on the Lake

This place is very nice. It has 5 almost identical bedrooms with one larger bedroom. A group of friends and I stayed here for a long weekend in February. The views were really nice and the kitchen was mostly stocked. Could use a non stick pan and sponge, we bought salt and pepper and left it there. Make sure to turn on the baseboard heat in the bedrooms or you will be cold. Cheryl was quick getting back to me throughout the trip. The couches and chairs were comfy and the overall feel was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

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

Family weekend at the lake

The interior of the house was very clean and space was great. Well stocked with everything you need. Unfortunately the seating on the upper deck was soaked and we could not use. The paddle boat and kayaks were filled with water and dirt. Had to clean them all out. We rented a pontoon and it could be tied to house dock which was nice. It is not a swimmable area by dock. Overall, we enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We truly liked the house

Our fault, but we missed the fact that this is not a swimming lake. With a 3 and 9 year old, frontage was not the best. We did find a solution. Swam in emerald lake abd visited Big Silver. It was a great solution. House was so fun. The house was great. We used the games and game room a lit. Kitchen very well equipped. Deck was great for fun and meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawna V.

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

Winter Getaway

No one could have planned the -30 temperatures when we went, so that meant we were literally holed up inside the house all weekend. But what a perfect house to be stuck in!! The kids played nonstop upstairs in the loft area-running around and playing tag. We all played shuffleboard, skee ball and ping pong. We played tons of family games and just overall had a great weekend of family bonding! Cheryl was so quick to answer and questions we had. I’d definitely recommend this place, and we already talked about heading back again possibly for a warm weather getaway in the future! Great space for big gatherings!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

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

Family 40th birthday celebration

The property is wonderful for a large group because it has three separate and distinct areas of the house! the basement has a game room with ping pong table and a very comfortable couch for sleeping and a big screen TV ! The main level holds the kitchen and the dining room table and couch which becomes the focus of the house; and a third floor that has a TV and sitting area with great views of the lake! It was nice to have that room upstairs to head to when you felt like a little time away from the hubbub of activity!! Fire pit area was great! It’s not located on a lake that you can use for swimming but there’s kayaks and paddleboard if you want to get out on the water and we found the beach right on that lake and it was very close: some folks took kayaks to the beach and some of us drove, it was great😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lily H.

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

Perfect Labor Day Weekend!

We had the best time staying at Talihaven!! The property was beautiful and Cheryl is an amazing host. She was always a message away and even got her hot tub up and running especially for us before we arrived. We didn’t want to leave and hope to return next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Fantastic family lake house

This was the best house we have rented. Cheryl was very responsive and she didn’t miss a thing in the house to help our stay go so smoothly. We had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Our family was celebrating our parents 50th wedding anniversary. It was an amazing time and an amazingly perfect property to very comfortably fit 14 of us! Thanks Cheryl!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed the stay. Communication with Cheryl was excellent! Kayaks & game room were used daily. (Many tournaments went on throughout the weekend). A bit uneven ground to get to the water, could be tougher for seniors and toddlers. Beautiful house, kitchen well stocked and very clean. Thanks Cheryl!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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

Christmas Get Together

Fun time by ALL. Neighbors cutting down trees was unexpected but OK. We wish the indoor hot tub was working.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Judy L.

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

Loved our stay!

Hot tub needed TLC, but we were able to use after a few days of treating. Same for coffee pot. Overall great place and had lots of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Talihaven Wautoma,WI

Highly recommend this beautiful property! The owner has truly put her heart into this home. Everything was well maintained and beautifully decorated. So many extras throughout. We could not have picked a more perfect venue for our annual girls weekend. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA

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

Great summer getaway…

We had a group of 11 staying at the house. The amount of space was perfect. The coffee bar was a fave and the kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed. With Wautoma only about 15 minutes away, we were close to any supplies needed. The teens in our group really enjoyed the game room and hot tub! Plenty of kayaks available for us to use, and we used them often. Communication with owner was only needed a couple of times, and responses came very fast. We really enjoyed the house and would absolutely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darby C.

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

Perfect "up North" getaway!

The house was perfect - clean, well-stocked, amazing amenities, comfy beds/furniture, extra fridge, plenty of room to spare for our extended family. The kids loved the loft and the lower level, the adults enjoyed the view from the huge deck and new firepit. We rented a pontoon from Blackhawk Marine, very easy, they dropped it off and 5 minutes later we were at the house. Kids tubed on the lake to right and floated in the lake to the left, everyone loved the kayaks, the lake was like glass and so peaceful. Most of our meals were at the house(everything we needed was there!)and Wautoma (15 min) has a really nice grocery store, Stoneridge Piggly Wiggly. We enjoyed pizza delivered from Christiano's one night and went to the Moose Inn for old-fashioneds and Friday night fish fry followed by ice cream at the Milty Wilty. We also enjoyed a round of golf at Waushara Country Club, very fun course and juniors were free! The kids tried the beach in the next lake and a hike on the trails by Nordic Mountain with some cool stands of pines. Cheryl is an amazing host, super responsive and made everything easy, highly recommend Talihaven if you are looking for the "Up North" experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Guys Annual Golf Trip.

Had a blast with the boys on our annual golf & fun trip. Everyone liked the set up & cleanliness. Fairly easy to get there from town. They thought of about everything in the place. I personally loved the coffee bar in the morning. Freshly ground from the grinder & several levels of roasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Hewitt

Host profile image
I've grew up in a resort town on a chain of lakes. Having water all around makes me feel restored and balanced.

Why they chose this property

My family and extended circle needed a lot of space to accommodate all of us and when I saw the property, I fell in love with it. It needed a lot of work, because the family that built it lived out of state and hadn't kept things up. It's lovely now, but we have more plans to keep improving it.

What makes this property unique

I really love that the rooms in this house aren't overly huge. The house is 4, 044 sq. ft. but it's not cavernous. It has three living rooms on three different levels with tons of seating options. The upper lounge area has two new leather recliners, a 55" Roku TV, a gigantic LoveSac beanbag, three swings, glider rockers, and an old fashioned rocking chair. The lower level has a Pottery Barn couch that is really long and deep and two huge old leather chairs that just swallow you up and it's all in front of a beautiful stone fireplace. The main level has another fireplace that is the centerpiece of the space. It soars 25' to the roof. I love the gas fireplaces, because they're so simple to use. But what really makes this place fun is the game room. You're going to love it!

Languages:

English

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