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Birch Cottage

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Cozy and comfortable living room
Kitchen and dining area
Living room
Living room with 72” Smart TV and surround sound
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wausau, WI
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Granite Peak Ski Area
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wausau, WI (AUW-Wausau Downtown)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birch Cottage

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
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be crated if left alone in the house.
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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.
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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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regan C.

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

Loved it!!

My friends and I loved staying here!! The property was clean, organized, and
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Getaway

We stayed for 2 nights. We had a medical appointment and went to a musical at the grand theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed J.

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

Birch Cottage is Awesome!!!

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Auntie weekend

Great house and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Adorable home!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time in Wausau. The property was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raynaldo R.

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

Family stay in May

Perfect spot for family of 3 and a papillon. We will definitely stay again next we're in Wausau. Very cozy and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

Comforts of home

This place is great! Well organized and super clean! We felt right at home in this cozy, quiet spot. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Perfect Little House

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wausau cottage

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans E.

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

Great place

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!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans E.

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

Work trip

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alex S.

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

Great place, will come again next year

Great place,! Owner is amazing. It was very hard to find a place that allows cats.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

A Sweet Little Place!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina B.

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

Wonderful stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne Sippl C.

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

Just like old times in Wausau

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.
Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Great home, very clean, updated & welcoming

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z., Deerfield, IL

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

Spring skiing at Granite Peak

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

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

Excellent Home Rental!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans E.

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

Better than advertised

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.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

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

Family Gathering

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

The Cutest Scandi Ski Home

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Super comfortable - location, location location!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick A.

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

A Diamond Found

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….
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Five star review

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Miller

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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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