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Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. Sleeps 10

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12244.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Menomonie, WI
  • Lake Menomin
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wakanda Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

+1
1 Double Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. Sleeps 10

Getaway with the whole family in our gorgeous Chalet style lake retreat! Or escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy a fun, relaxing, peaceful getaway for business or recreation. This property is at the very end of a private dead end road on a very large 1.4 acre lot. Sleeps 10 guests(8 adults maximum, 10 guests total). 3 bedrooms, large sleeping loft, 8 beds, 2 baths, 2 full kitchens and living rooms and an open concept on main floor with fireplace, very large walk out deck overlooking the lake. Large windows surround the house to enjoy all the wildlife on the river and all around the property. Great for multi family vacations.

You'll love the durable laminate floors, granite countertops, large window views and rustic but modern feel that makes this place so cozy!

**BONUS about this location**
The property is located within a quick on foot stroll to Western Wisconsin's premier supper club, Jake's. Jake's has three decks and a fabulous Tiki bar over looking the lake with live bands every weekend in the summer months. Pioneer Bar & Grill is across the road from Jake's Supper Club, in a country setting with great entertainment!

There are nearby restaurants that are accessible by water or land.
Elk Point Resort is easy access by boat or vehicle. Elk Point Resort has karaoke every Saturday night and put on the BEST firework show every year on July 3rd. Great food and fun atmosphere!

Cottage Winery, Lucette Brewery, Golf courses, Red cedar Speedway, WoodWind Park, Hoffman Hills State Recreation, Devils Punchbowl, Valley Pasture Pumpkin Patch, Govin Farm and more family entertainment less than 15 mins away from this amazing property!!!

Summer months are great for soaking up the sun, boating, kayaking and fishing. Large backyard for games, and peaceful evenings with friends and family roasting marshmallows around the campfire, we have plenty of firewood for you to use.

Winter doesn't mean you have to stay home cooped up! Whether you love to enjoy the snowy outdoors or want to snuggle up in this rustic retreat. Ice fishing, snow shoeing, sledding and snowmobiling are some great winter activities.

Receive 10 % discount for weekly stays!!
Kayaks available for your stay. Pontoon boat rental available for experienced boaters.


Tainter Lake is approximately a 1605 acre lake located in Dunn county. It has a maximum depth of about 37 feet. Depending on the weather in the summer months, the water clarity can be low due to algae growth. Later in the summer months this lake tends to get a bit green. May until early July are the best months to enjoy swimming. Still a great size lake for boating, kayaking and fishing!

Property manager

Teresa Tangen
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Menomonie

Located in Menomonie, this chalet is on the waterfront. Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater and Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wakanda Water Park and Colfax Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Menomonie, WI

What's nearby

  • Cottage Winery and Vineyard - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lake Menomin - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Wakanda Park - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Wakanda Water Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout - 14 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jake's Supper Club - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Elk Point Resort - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. Sleeps 10 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cottage Winery and Vineyard and within 9 miles (15 km) of Menomonie Country Club and Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum. Wakanda Water Park and Lakeside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and clean. Lots of outdoor spaces to relax catch up with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chareen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Very clean! Great communication! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Girls Weekend gone Excellent

We enjoyed every minute, and parking our cars but still not having to cook (because we walked to the local restaurants) was a bonus. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

4th of July celebration

Very clean and well equipped for all of your needs. Enjoyed having Air conditioning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Delander Dolls annual trip

The house was beautiful! We enjoyed a fire in the fire pit and felt at home! Bars/ restaurants were super close. Great place - we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade F.

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

A wonderful family cabin!

The cabin was clean, spacious, and a cozy place to relax! The kitchen and dining space made for a great place to make family meals together. We enjoyed renting the pontoon and cruising around the lake. The property has many different outside gathering spaces that we took full advantage of! We had 10 adults and 2 kids and this cabin fit us all comfortably. We had a wonderful stay- thank you for creating a warm and inviting cabin for families to create memories in!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Very clean, great spot!

A very clean, well maintained and updated property. Right next to Jake's Supper Club. Can't beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

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

Family Time

We all had a great time. Caught some pretty big fish, weather was hot, but not rainy. Pontoon was nice and big for everyone to come aboard. House had lots of room and with 2 kitchens the extra refrigerator was a blessing. Communication with the owners was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Son’s Wedding

What an amazing property. We had enough room for our family and friends to stay at this location to celebrate our son’s wedding. We had plenty of room to cook & prepare the homemade desserts. The 2 kitchens were a huge bonus. Highly recommended for vacation with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Thank u

the property is coming along nicely. The owners couldn’t be nicer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D G.

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

Private cabin setting on lake

We had a large group in town for an event. The space was very nice for our needs and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Great family lake house

We enjoyed our stay! The loft was great for my son and his 3 cousins to sleep with each of them in their own beds! The kitchen was well equipped, so we cooked breakfast and dinner! Because the weather wasn’t great we enjoyed staying in and playing board games and card games with the kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila j.

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

Amazing home

This property is just beautiful! The owners were wonderful. I had to ask a few questions and the owners responded in a very timely fashion. Everything was phenomenal
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn S.

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

Family weekend

Visited for UW stout homecoming/ family weekend! Beautiful home on lake with gorgeous views! Will come back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great stay!

My friends and I stayed at this location for a couple nights and it was great! They allowed us to use some of their firewood, which was nice due to the weather. Great driveway for beanbags. Close to restaurant and a bar to walk to. The set up was, great inside as well. We will probably look to stay there again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Perfection

This is my second stay and another 5 star rating. There was a huge storm in the afternoon of check in and a large tree nearly blocked the drive. After a call to home owners, they quickly arrived with a chain saw and drive was clear. Such amazing service!I love this house and it is perfect for our gathering of friends for a horse show weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

A wonderful cabin in the woods

We had a wonderful, relaxing long weekend with family and friends. The cabin was wonderful and exactly as shown. Nicely decorated and beds were very comfortable. We loved the patio with fire pit and my little nephews had fun learning to fish down at the lake. This is a great place for family and friends to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Great Lake spot with amenities!

What a beautiful home and spot on Lake Tainter! The host was great, the home was immaculate, great property to be outdoors, no bugs if you can believe that! Our group will defiantly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

Peaceful house on the lake

My family and I were in town for a wedding and this place was excellent for everyone. There was plenty to keep all ages busy. The family enjoyed the place so much there was a lot of conversations about future vacations at a lake!!! Thanks Teresa!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Neprud’s

We loved EVERYTHING!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annikki H.

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

Good Communication

The owner had great communication prior to with any questions I had to prep for the stay. This communication continued with a quick response time while on the VRBO site as well. Cozy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Lovely spot on the lake, perfect for spending time with family.

House is well equipped with everything you need. Check in was smooth and we really enjoyed having big table in open kitchen & family room as well as the deck to hang out together as a family. We did try to contact owner several times during our stay to inquire about kayaks that are said to be available for you stay. It was one of the reasons we booked this location but we never got a response and there were no kayaks which was the only disappointment we encountered in missing time on the water on a long weekend with lovely weather. We did sit on the dock a lot and would rent the pontoon if we returned. Jake's was great we walked down to eat twice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great house for a large group

We had a great time at this property. Teresa was friendly and easy to work with. The house was spotless and had everything we could possibly need. It has lots of places to gather as a family inside and outside that we enjoyed. It sleeps a lot, so worked great for us. We would definitely go back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Family 4th of July fun getaway:)

We had a fantastic time. Communication before and during our visit was exceptional. The property was very clean and provided everything we needed. We also utilized the pontoon boat. Very beautiful lake. Kids loved the boat rides. Loved having 2 kitchens. There were also to different areas to enjoy a campfire. Highly recommend this property:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great location! Best hosts!

Theresa and her fiancé are clearly putting all their energy into this VRBO rental. They are clearly putting upgrades into the property and the house. Teresa responded to all my questions about my stay with girlfriends within 24 hours. You will love this hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Tangen

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Hello! I live right in Menomonie close to the Retreat if you are needing help during your stay. We have a farm that keeps us very busy but love all of the things Menomonie provides. I also book retreats if you are wanting to have a fun girls weekend away with a purpose. Some retreat ideas you maybe interested in are Crafting/wood sign making, health coaching and healthy living, outdoor activies/hiking, spiritual/yoga, and business retreats.

Why they chose this property

Friends are near, the people and neighbors are wonderful!

What makes this property unique

Right at the end of a dead end road with a private lot surrounded by trees and vegetation makes this location super private. Not to mention the super quick stroll to be at one of Western Wisconsins nicest supper clubs!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests