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Beautiful view of the Chippewa River and deck from the living room window.

Main living room with a cozy wood burning Fireplace.

Large gathering area with additional sleeper sofa and views of the water.

Come sneak a peak at the game going on or watch a movie on a rainy day.

Fully equipped, large kitchen. Large island with seating for 4.

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9.2

Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Jim Falls, WI

Lake Wissota State Park11 min drive
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds19 min drive
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company20 min drive
Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)32 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Our family really enjoyed our extended weekend. The brick paved firepit area was a big hit for us as was the short stair...

Cindy J.

Aug 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Lower Level Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Gathering Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Updated- Boat, fish, bike at The Lodge on Lake Wissota

Waterfront home, on the Chippewa River, that can fit the whole family with a main house and garage turned into an attached, private, fully furnished studio with full kitchen and gorgeous view. All located on a dead end road with views of the Chippewa River. Perfect location allows guests full access to Lake Wissota. Take your boat to the many eateries and sand bar beaches along the 60 miles of shoreline and then tie your boat on our dock at the end of the day. Fish off the dock, enjoy the patio outside or make a fire. 3 blocks away from bike or snowmobile trails. So many options.

Main house: this space has three bedrooms located in the basement; two of the large bedrooms feature king beds and a third bedroom has a bunk bed with a queen on bottom and twin on top. The lower level walk-out family room has a fireplace, 2 pull out couch beds and a convenient patio door walk out to the water and outdoor fire pit. The upstairs offers a large living room with an additional pull out couch bed. Full kitchen with large island and new appliances, plenty of space to do any cooking and gathering. Enjoy a cup of coffee or drink at the drink bar with a seating area that has views of the Chippewa River. On a rainy day, enjoy the big screen TVs, wood burning fireplaces and cozy living room.
Studio: in addition to the main house, there is an attached studio apartment. This studio apartment offers a queen bed, pull out couch, full screen TV, full kitchen and bathroom. Come and enjoy some family time but also have your own space for a little more quiet and relaxation.
This house is the perfect weekend getaway, week long family vacation or an extended stay to work remote. Even bring the well behaved dog. So much to do for everyone whether you want to be active or enjoy a nice drink and relax. Discounts given for 7 plus days and deep discount for 28 plus day stays.

Things to do:
Wissota State Park: Whether you want to go for a hike or relax on the sandy beach, Wissota State Park should be on your vacation to-do list. Only a 10 minute drive and it offers a large, family-friendly sandy swimming and picnic area, located on historic Lake Wissota, and is set in a beautiful northern wooded area for walking and hiking. Plenty to do for the whole family.

Old Abe Trail: If biking is your thing to do, you are only 3 blocks away (less than a 2 minute bike ride) from the Old Abe Trail. This trail offers 28 miles of beautiful (bike or snowmobile trail) riding along the river and landscapes of the Chippewa Valley. Old Abe Trail links up to over 70 miles of trails throughout the Chippewa Valley. You can spend your whole vacation on your bikes or snowmobiles and visit many of the quaint eateries and historic sites in the area.

Leinie Lodge: Located less than 20 minutes away is the historic Leinie Lodge. Leinenkugel brewery was founded in 1867 and has been a huge part of history for Chippewa Falls. Go enjoy a refreshing beer out on their patio or take a tour and learn about the history of Leinenkugel. Also, make sure to check out their website for any events they have going on throughout the year.

Property manager

Julie and Wayne

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children need to be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

House broken, pick up messes.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please pay special attention to information in guest book located on-site to make your stay comfortable.

New well is drilled 300' in solid rock- has a slow infiltration rate at 11 gphr. Renters agree to conserve water to allow well to refill between use.

Pets: must be approved of by host, must be house broken and not left unattended. If excessive cleaning is needed, an addition fee may be charged.

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

Jim Falls

Located in Jim Falls, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Heyde Center for the Arts and Cook-Rutledge Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds and Irvine Park. Children’s Museum of Eau Claire and Antique Emporium are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating.

Jim Falls, WI

What's nearby

Lake Wissota State Park - 11 min drive
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds - 19 min drive
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company - 20 min drive
Irvine Park - 21 min drive
Riverfront Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Edge Pub And Eatery On Lake Wissota - ‬11 min drive
‪Dam Shot Saloon - ‬17 min walk
‪Old Abe's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Old Barn Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Lake Wissota Golf & Events - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated- Boat, fish, bike at The Lodge on Lake Wissota pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Updated- Boat, fish, bike at The Lodge on Lake Wissota?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated- Boat, fish, bike at The Lodge on Lake Wissota?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Updated- Boat, fish, bike at The Lodge on Lake Wissota located?

Located in the heart of Jim Falls, this golf holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Lake Wissota State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ojibwa Golf Course and Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology and Heyde Center for the Arts are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

1 July 2024

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

Beautiful Location

The house and scenery were beautiful. We had a wonderful time fishing the local Lake, rivers, and creeks. Chippewa Falls is a short drive to find restaurants, ice cream, movie theater, and tackle shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

1 July 2024

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

Great home and area

Beautifully and thoughtfully renovated home on the river. Special little touches made it feel like home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

17 Aug 2023

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

Well-appointed home

Our family really enjoyed our extended weekend. The brick paved firepit area was a big hit for us as was the short stairs down to the dock making getting in the boats super easy. The home is very well equipped with towels, bedding, cookware and service ware. The appliances were all beautiful. The only cons I would have to mention are the bedrooms are all downstairs on basement level and the homes' location is pretty much as far upriver as you can go by boat so the ride down to the actual lake takes some time, but the scenery makes the trip well worth it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Columbus

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time and the house was perfect for our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred B.

30 July 2023

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

Work

Was hardly there. Very comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louise O.

23 July 2023

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

Sprinkler came on too often and got the outside patio wet, chairs, wood and other things left out

The property was nice. The door between the small rental and ours was not locked. Fortunately no one stayed for the weekend

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheila B.

18 Aug 2022

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

No water supply

We had 8 women at the property and ran out of water every day by noon and people couldn’t shower, wash hands or do dishes. We had to get water from the lake to force flushing of toilets.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

16 July 2022

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

Perfect downtime retreat

A perfect setting for our (adult) family's week of downtime. Clean home with plenty of gathering spaces for reading and game playing. We all enjoyed relaxing right on the river. We prepared almost all of our meals, and the kitchen was great! The owner and property manager were extremely responsive to a minor issue we experienced.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael S.

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great home and location

We had a group of 10 and the home fit well for all. We had 6 teenagers and four adults. The two king rooms worked well for the adults. The kids loved the dock to fish from and the fire pit to sit around. We loved the extra beverage fridge which was very helpful. Home had all conveniences including extra paper towel, garbage bags, tp and laundry detergent. This was awesome and we wish we had known as we wouldn’t have hauled everything with or bought at store on our way in. We had two issues with our stay one was check in. When we arrived at the property the code for the box was not accurate. We immediately emailed the contact and tried the phone number for contact. The phone number was also wrong and went to a telemarketing firm (which has resulted in numerous scam calls since). We were able to track down the owner through an internet search and he called back. One other issue was the phone service was not good, we were however able to get connected to the wifi when standing by the front door so that we could make a call. The other item not mentioned in the description is that the garage os converted into another unit that was rented out to another couple. We were aware there was another unit but we didn’t know how that set up was as pictures were not included. We sort of assumed it might have been a detached unit. It was a bit awkward hearing conversations and TV from our bedrooms when it was not from our group. Overall it was not a huge issue and we really enjoyed the stay and would recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

1 July 2022

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

Great space

Nice experience

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

TAMERA K.

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice large area to gather for family

3 hideaways are exactly that. Sleep is okay for small children. Bunk bed and 2 kings. Would have preferred more beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

7 Aug 2021

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

Angler’s Dream

Our father-son fishing reunion was a big hit at this property! The fishing pier/dock was great for catfish and smallmouth bass. The yard served up some mean bocce ball matches. The Old Abe Trail was a short walk away. The kitchen was outfitted with everything we needed to make dinner for 11 each night. The owners were immediately accessible with the one minor, self-inflicted issue we encountered. This is a beautiful property, in a great location. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jill H.

31 July 2021

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

Family trip

Nice dock area and space outside to stretch out. Had some concern with water pressure but owner quickly responded and was able to help.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

17 July 2021

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

Great for our family vacation

The VRBO was a great home base for our vacation. We enjoyed the bike trail and the kids kayaked and swam right from the dock. Wayne and Julie were fantastic hosts!! We highly recommend this place. We did a lot of little day trips and then enjoyed the coziness and the amenities of the VRBO in the evening.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

5 July 2021

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

Wonderful space

The perfect spot to gather with extended family! The living spaces are large and easily accommodated our family of 12 people. Sleeping spaces on the lower level were comfortable and clean and as expected. We also loved the outdoor space and yard games provided. Lake Wissota was a beautiful place to spend the weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew R.

27 June 2021

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

Large Group Gathering

This was a good spot/site for larger groups - comfortably accommodated 10 during all weather conditions. Owners were super accessible as needed. Great boat access, but not good for swimming or wading near the shoreline

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

27 June 2021

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

Great location for family trip

We had a great extended weekend trip here in the early (but hot!) summer. Plenty of room for two families to share the space. We loved the outside backyard area. It was a little closer to neighbors than we'd realized - definitely more in a neighborhood than in the woods, but it was fine. We drove to the close state park for swimming, and went on the bike trail. Lovely!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Judi W.

6 June 2021

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

Updated clean and comfortable

The property was nicely updated and stocked with necessities. Really enjoyed the quiet mornings by the river in the swing. The doc was not conducive to boarding and off boarding a kayak without getting in the water. Very close and convenient to a beautiful bike riding trail.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

3 June 2021

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

Great place by the water

This was the perfect spot for me and my extended family to spend Memorial Day weekend. Great kitchen space for meals, fun dock to fish from and launch kayaks. Also took advantage of the paved bike trail nearby. Fun!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA G.

10 May 2021

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

Relaxing Weekend

The property was spacious & clean. Had all the kitchen supplies needed to cook our meals. Able to enjoy a bonfire while grandchildren tried catching fish on the river off the dock. Relaxed & enjoyed the time with family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julie and Wayne

Hello, we are Julie and Wayne and have lived in this area our whole lives. We also live on Lake Wissota and believe this to be the BEST area to live and play. There is so much recreation right out our back door. We love the Chippewa Valley. We are excited to share this beautiful area with our guests.

Why they chose this property

We just love the solitude of this property. The quiet neighbors are super nice. This place has it all. Keep your boat at the dock and ready for when the fish are biting, and/or bring your bikes to explore the miles and miles of trails dedicated to your hiking/biking/snowmobiling fun through Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire. Located in the quaint town of Jim Falls, WI only 18 minutes from Leinies Lodge in Chippewa Falls.