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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Gym

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Schofield, WI

Arts Block/Grand Theatre7 min drive
Rib Mountain State Park8 min drive
Granite Peak Ski Area10 min drive
Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)14 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Such a fun a relaxing stay with a great view.

Jeff J.

Mar 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Home w/ hot tub, game room, sauna on Lake Wausau near Granite Peak

Welcome to Blue Heron Lake Home, located on Lake Wausau. Perfect location for both winter and summer fun! In winter; snowshoe or snowmobile right from the backyard! In summer; boat & kayak around the lake!

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch style home located on Lake Wausau in Schofield is just minutes from downtown Wausau and the Granite Peak Ski Hill. This home can accommodate up to 10 people making it perfect for a family or group of friends. Three bedrooms upstairs can sleep a total of 8 people - one king size bed, one queen size bed, and two sets of twin bunk beds. Upstairs living area has large south-facing windows, letting in lots of sunshine and warmth in the Winter afternoons. The 2-car heated garage is also great in Winter! There is room for 2 additional cars in the driveway.

Lower level of the home is set up for entertaining! Xbox One, Playstation 4, ROM-based Atari and Sega Genesis with all of your old school classics available on two 50" Smart TVs. Foosball table! Board games, puzzles, video games and lending library all included! Large wet bar with full size refrigerator, wine cooler, kegerator, and it's own 50" Smart TV. Large dining area with table that can seat 6 right next to the bar. The adjoining lower level living room has a wood burning fireplace and 75" Smart TV for cozy nights indoors. Lower level couch is a sofa sleeper that can accommodate two additional guests, for a total of 10!

Yoga and a session in the lower-level sauna are the perfect way to start the day.

Heading outside, there is a large deck off the main level overlooking the lake - perfect for sipping coffee in the mornings. The large lower level patio has a table and chairs and a gas grill for outdoor dining. Go down a few stairs and you'll find a large brick patio and fireplace just feet from the lakeshore! Have a boat? No worries, tie up to one of two private docks! Great for fishing too! Included with rental is use of two kayaks and two canoes to go explore the lake. (Please note: Due to low water flow in the area, swimming is not advisable due to weeds, but there is a perfect swimming beach at the park one block away)

Blazing fast Wi-Fi included along with Netflix included on all Smart TV's.

Lockbox for 24-hour check-in available.

Kitchen is fully stocked for all cooking needs including a pizza maker, blender, pots & pans, Crock-Pot, air fryer, Insta-Pot, Waffle maker, Kuerig, 12-cup coffee maker and French press.

Washer and Dryer available for use as well as an iron and ironing board.

Linens, shampoos and soaps are all included.

Summer Notes: We offer a 22’ pontoon for rent to our guests. There is a per day fee for the pontoon in addition to your nightly rental. Please message us for further details.

First time in the area? Looking to find a new place? Don’t fret! We have put together a fantastic local guide to help you pick out some unique experiences and food venues. Being locals, we’ve even worked with some local businesses to include gift certificates and coupons to make your time in the Wausau area even more enjoyable!

Please take a look at the Guide to Wausau that we put together to help guide you as you choose your vacation destination:
https://tinyurl.com/guidetowausau

Property manager

Brittany Vaile

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

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

About the area

Schofield

Located in Schofield, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe and Granite Peak Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rib Mountain State Park and Wisconsin River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sylvan Tubing Hill or State Park Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Schofield, WI

What's nearby

Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 7 min drive
Rib Mountain State Park - 8 min drive
Granite Peak Ski Area - 10 min drive
State Park Speedway - 12 min drive
Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 13 min drive

Getting around

Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Pizza Ranch - ‬4 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home w/ hot tub, game room, sauna on Lake Wausau near Granite Peak pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home w/ hot tub, game room, sauna on Lake Wausau near Granite Peak?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home w/ hot tub, game room, sauna on Lake Wausau near Granite Peak?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home w/ hot tub, game room, sauna on Lake Wausau near Granite Peak located?

This family-friendly Schofield holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Arts Block/Grand Theatre and Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center. Rib Mountain State Park and Wisconsin River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J., Sioux Narrows, Ontario

11 Mar 2024

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

Amazing view hidden away in town

Such a fun a relaxing stay with a great view.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mande C.

24 Dec 2023

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

Family Ski Trip

Had a great time. Nicely stocked property with all the things you could need. Tons of fun for the family!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon H.

11 Sept 2023

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

Annual Golf Trip

For the 19th year our group of guys got together for our annual golf trip which was in Stevens Point this year. We choose to be 30 minutes away from SP because of this property. A wonderful mix of ‘close enough’ but feels like you’re out on the edge of the lake by yourself. The home is well kept, well appointed and includes all the things a group of 30 and 40yr olds trying to relive the good ole days could want and then some (we all have younger kids and agreed this is a great place for families as well). The owners were easy to work with and quick to respond to a few questions we had. Great place, will be on our ‘run it back’ list for future trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacie P.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great family vacation

The house was the perfect location for our family with lots of restaurants and playgrounds close by. We also did the boat rental and had so much fun exploring the waterways and finding sandbars for swimming. We were shocked no mosquitoes in the evenings! Property was clean with lots of fun amenities for us including sauna and hot tub. And the kids enjoyed all the toys! Lovely vacation home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

30 July 2023

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

Family vacation at the lake

Had a great time! Swam and fished. Kayaked and rented a pontoon. Was a great home!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheri R., Reeseville, wi

14 July 2023

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

Needs some improvements

The overall scheduling and check-in was smooth. Upon arrival we noticed lots of garbage left from the previous guests. We also noticed the patio door downstairs never locked and we had to use a bar to secure it which I didn't feel secure at all. The master bed was very uncomfortable and caused severe back pain. We also had an issue of ants. Night 1 the ants were all over the lower level and bar. We notfied the owner and they were out that same day and she said it was from the previous guest. After rain the 3rd night the ants were much worse. I notified the owner again and some of my family left early because of this. There is also a huge gap in the flooring I would stub my toe on and injured myself. There is no immediate fix so I didn't notify the owner as you can see they were updating the floors but left a 1 inch gap in a high traffic area. After day 1 we noticed our socks were black from the floors even tho it was just cleaned. The toilet downstairs isn't secure and rocks as you attempt to stand up. The hot tub was good but not hot only luke warm. As I said room for improvement. Fishing was fun and the location was good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

george g.

8 June 2023

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

Wisconsin Wonderland Trip

For the second straight Summer vacation in Wisconsin and the Hosts did not disappoint. The house was beautiful and located in an easy to access location on the lake. The property was fully stocked with everything we would need and much more. The hosts provided everything needed for entertainment and relaxation. Some highlights of the trip were the excellent fishing from the dock and kayaks as well as the abundance of wildlife. We encountered deer, black squirrels, a groundhog, eagles as well as other birds, and plenty of frogs and turtles. After long days on the lake the hot tub and basement video games were a great end to the day. Thank you Brittany and Bart for the great trip to your beautiful home, The Glotzbachs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane G.

9 Jan 2023

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

Perfect place for our family.

We had a wonderful time enjoying our evenings together at the house after a long day of skiing at nearby Granite Peak! The extra supplies at the house came in handy. The basement was a fantastic gathering space for us and created lasting memories. Hoping to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

25 Sept 2022

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

Lake View with Amazing Basement

The basement for entertaining is great and the lake view is a nice touch. We had a great stay and would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget F.

3 Sept 2022

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

Tons of Amenities and Thoughtful Touches

Appreciative that the listing was very accurate. So many options available to keep your family entertained - whether outside or in (we got rained out over the weekend and took advantage of the many games). Many thoughtful touches throughout, from helpful guides and information to supplies or items you might have forgotten.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary J.

26 June 2022

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

Excellent

Clean, great location, great amenities. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

24 Mar 2022

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

Perfect Ski Trip

Great house, plenty of amenities! Property owners were great to deal with, very accommodating! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory M.

13 Feb 2022

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

Stay was perfect

The house was well stocked and just as described in the online listing. Will certainly stay here again in the future when we decide to come up for skiing again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

3 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing week

It was a great week spent on the lake. The views were wonderful, one night we had a thunder storm. The house is large and accommodated several guests no problem. On a quiet street with a large park 1 block away. Large, clean garage easily accommodated our car. Kitchen and bathrooms were very well stocked.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

18 Aug 2021

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

Excellent experience!

Exactly as expected. Bart was super nice. The house was perfect for a family getaway. We were all very happy with our weekend. Thanks so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leisa H.

6 Aug 2021

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

Great Family Get-a-way

This property was perfect for our family to gather and create memories! The house had everything we needed with spacious, open areas inside and out. The view of the lake from the house was spectacular! We enjoyed time together on the lake in the pontoon, fishing, kayaking, and relaxing in the hot tub. There were corn hole competitions, resting in the hammock, and roasting marshmallows around the campfire near the water. There is something for everyone to enjoy! Bart and Brittany added those "little touches" that made our stay a truly special experience and responded to any questions very timely. I highly recommend them and this location!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Libby T.

18 July 2021

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

Great get away spot for rest and relaxation!

This home is beautiful and has great access to the lake. Plenty of amenities to keep you busy, and the perfect backyard for relaxing and kicking back. The house has everything you will need and has been updated throughout. Kayaks, canoe, bicycles, and a pontoon rental if you choose to use it. Thank you for sharing your space with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brittany Vaile

Aloha! My partner Bart and I are a local Wausau couple who enjoy traveling to new destinations and experiencing new adventures. We have stayed in many homes and had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in memorable experiences with different people, cultures, and locations. Throughout our travels, we have seen what it takes to make a house feel like home. We are excited to now offer that opportunity to others by becoming hosts and can't wait to welcome you to our northwoods vacation home. We want to ensure you have the chance to make great memories just as we have!

Why they chose this property

We love this property because it has it all. Whether you are looking for a weekend of entertainment with the downstairs bar, gaming systems, and foosball table or a relaxing weekend on the kayaks, hammock, hot tub and view of the sunrise; you will not be disappointed.

What makes this property unique

Private lake property with two docks, south facing exposure with exceptional views, game room, sauna, bar, and hot tub are wonderful add-ons to your stay. Or, maybe a private fire pit feet from the lake to enjoy stories and S'mores?!