We invite you to come and stay at our newly renovated 2BR home on the northwest side of Wausau. The house is located in a safe quiet neighborhood close to everything: 7 minutes drive to Granite Peak, 5 minutes to downtown, and 5 minutes to Aspirus Hospital. Coffee shops, bars, restaurants and convenience stores are all within easy walking distance. High speed internet/wifi. Huge 75” SmartTV with surround sound for enjoying the big game or watching your favorite show. New super comfortable beds and furniture throughout the house. Brand new kitchen, bathroom and hardwood floors. Garage with plenty of space to park your car, store ski gear, bikes, kayaks, etc. Pet friendly with a large, securely fenced in yard with ample room for your furry friend to run around and play outside. Stainless steel fire pit in backyard with firewood available for free. Blackout blinds in both bedrooms for visiting night shift workers.
Property manager
Kristen Miller
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be crated if left alone in the house.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
All dogs must be crated if left unattended inside the house. Excessive dog hair on furniture or bedding as per the cleaner will result in a $50 fee.
Guests must be over the age of 21 to participate in the wine exchange.
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
Wausau
Wausau is home to this holiday home. Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe and Granite Peak Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ol' Western Village and Cedar Creek Mall. Memorial Park and Yellow Banks Park are also worth visiting.
Wausau, WI
What's nearby
Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Rib Mountain State Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Sylvan Tubing Hill - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Granite Peak Ski Area - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Briq's Soft Serve - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Cottage 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 Birch Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Birch Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Birch Cottage located?
Situated in Wausau, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wisconsin River, Marathon County Historical Museums and Westwood Conference Center. Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Your house is amazing, neat, comfortable, homie, and really really cool! We loved our stay and will be back next time we’re in Wausau or when we go skiing at Granite Peak (which was also awesome and very close to the Cottage!).Thank you, Cheers, and Happy New Year!The Jalinske Family
My husband was having surgery at the Aspirus hospital near by. I needed a place to stay in the evenings so I could get some rest. This was a really nice home and I felt so comfortable here.
This was the perfect place to stay for our little family! It was very clean and the fenced in backyard was perfect for our pup. The neighborhood was very quiet and close to everything.
I kinda don’t want to even tell about this home because we want it available for our next trip lol. It is the cutest little house with amazing neighbors. The fenced yard was perfect. We loved the entire experience. The host was great, we will attempt to book this home everytime we are in the area.
Back for another stay for work. Ongoing improvements are great, now there is a charcoal BBQ and nice outdoor furniture for chilling in the sun. I’ll be back in a few weeks!
Repeat guest at this great location. I regularly visit Wausau for work and this is much more comfortable than staying in a hotel. Great neighborhood and the house has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard.
An excellent place to stay and highly recommended! Everything was perfect for us; the communication with hosts, convenience, price, pet friendly and super clean. Located in a safe and quiet neighborhood. Lots of extras was certainly a nice touch. Walking distance to Westsider Lounge was a big plus for us! We will def be coming back again. Thank you!
This property in very good location. Clean and cozy house with garage. Our pet enjoyed fenced backyard. Definitely will stay again. Host was very responsive even though they were abroad. Highly recommend it.
This house is in a convenient area, handy to everything Wausau has to offer, like Sam's Pizza! Close to the highways, groceries and downtown restaurants and attractions. It even comes with your own bunnies in the yard. The washer and dryer,
Large fridge in the garage and huge tv make this suitable for long stays. The best!!
downtown.
Loved our stay, the home is beautiful and fit our family of 4 + 2 dogs very comfortably. The listing does not do it justice. The hosts made the check in process super easy and their communication was excellent. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again, thanks K & H.
Visited this amazing place in March. Close to the mountain (7-minute drive). Cozy and clean. You will find there everything you need for a comfortable stay and much more. Highly recommended. Hope to stay at this house next ski season too.
This is a lovely home, exceptionally clean and updated, the beds are comfy, the kitchen is lovely and functional, and the yard is perfect for dogs. We were able to comfortably sleep a family of four and cook family meals. The hosts were very communicative and it was easy to check in. We cameto ski at Granite Peak and it was close. Loved the recomendations for Biggby Coffe and dinner at Red Eye Brewing. Great stay!
I stayed for two weeks for business. Super nice and comfortable place to stay. Much nicer than staying at my regular hotel. I’d say the photos under represent how nice it is. Ping Pong table in the basement is a nice touch! Loved the record player and ability to use my phone with the bluetooth surround system for music. Will definitely stay again.
The amenities of the house spoke to us, fenced yard for a dog, recently renovated, and nice residential area. The house is only 5 minutes from downtown and easy access to Hwy 51. We loved the hardwood floors and the many updated interior design features/fixtures. We will book this place the next time we visit family in Wausau.
Located less than 10 minutes to Granite Peak, the Birch Cottage was the perfect home base for our weekend ski getaway. Hans and Kristen’s home had everything you could want and more in a rental, plus the cutest Scandi decor. The hosts were extremely responsive and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend their place and will definitely rebook on future trips! Thank you Kristen and Hans!
Highly recommend! So many thoughtful amenities in this newly renovated, Scandinavian themed home. Exceptional comfortable bed, huge TV, baseboard heat, all equal COMFORT! And don't forget the large garage - no scraping your car off. But best of all, this very quiet neighborhood is close to I-39 (south), highway 29 (east and west) and 51 North. Easy navigation everywhere!
The stay, host, communication and property were truly amazing! The experience was comfortable and welcoming and we honestly felt right at home. We visit Wausau, WI. 2-3 times a year and will be requesting this home every time!!
Thank you and will book again soon!
P.S. If you ever sell, we want first look, lol….
Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. It was exactly as described in the listing. The fenced yard was wonderful since I was traveling with pets. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. The neighbor was very friendly. Besides the easy to use home temperature control, the bedrooms had their own controls and remote fans. Very nice. If you like to cook, the stove is amazing. And the TV is huge. The property manager was great at answering all my questions, accommodating and readily available. Would definitely stay here again.
Jamie W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kristen Miller
I am from Vermont originally but came to Wisconsin with my husband for work. I am brand new to hosting on VRBO but I hope to learn along the way!
Why they chose this property
The west side of Wausau is a beautiful and safe tree lined neighborhood with a classic 1950s American feel. The homes are generally quite small and the neighborhood feels more spacious in that way. I enjoy watching the neighborhood kids walk to school in the mornings and returning in the afternoons. Fall and summer are beautiful with great big maple trees turning every shade of red, orange and yellow. There is almost no through traffic on the street where the house is located which is especially nice. There are a couple of restaurants within easy walking distance, and everything else in Wausau is a short drive away.
What makes this property unique
I tried to renovate and furnish this space to make it very comfortable for travelers, including making sure that there are real blackout blinds for night shift workers who may be in town for Aspirus Hospital and our other big employers. The two car garage is available to guests to park your vehicle and store ski equipment, bikes, kayaks, etc. There is also a big pile of stacked wood available for cozy fires around the fire pit in the back yard. The kitchen is set up for any level of cooking you are interested in doing, since I love cooking. There is a small fridge/freezer in the kitchen to make the kitchen feel more spacious, and a large full-sized fridge/freezer in the garage if you need to keep large items cold, or for stocking frosty beverages. The yard is quite big and fully fenced in since the previous owner had dogs. I imagine this will be a great space for your dog to run around and play. The fire pit is also a great spot to hang out and have a cold beer at the end of the day. For inside comfort, the couch and living room chairs are high quality and very comfortable. The beds also have super comfy mattresses.
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