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Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking

Family-friendly vacation home in Wausau with a water park

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Step into this beautifully updated 1880 home in the East Hill Residential Historic District, offering a warm & welcoming space with plenty of charm. Unwind on the front porch, cook up a storm in the well-appointed kitchen or catch your favorite show on one of two large 4K TVs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10165 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking

Built in 1880 & recently updated, our home is a warm & welcoming house with a huge well-appointed kitchen. It was listed on the National & State Register of Historic Places by the Secretary of the Interior in 2022.

Located in the beautiful East Hill Residential Historic District, our home is close to Granite Peak ski area, about a mile from downtown Wausau & less than a half mile from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. We are also close to Sylvan Hill, loads of dining options & so much more

Highlighted features:
- 2 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 Twin Beds & a comfy Queen Sleeper Sofa in living room
- 1Gig Fiber Internet (WIFI speeds will be slower, but still screaming fast!)
- 65" 4k Roku TV in the living room
- 55" 4k TV with Roku in the upstairs King bedroom
- Huge beautifully updated & well stocked Kitchen with Gas Stove & Dishwasher
- Large dining table with seating for 8
- Front Porch with seating & table
- Washer & Dryer in the basement - available for guest use
- Desk in upstairs King bedroom for remote work
- 1+ Garage - available for guest use
- Gas Grill - stored in garage, but please use outside
- Minutes away from Lamb's Fresh Market, 6th Street Filling Station, Hiawatha Sports Bar, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum & more. About a mile to downtown Wausau, The Grand Theater & the 400 Block

With 4 Bedrooms plus a comfy Queen Sleeper Sofa in the main living room, our place sleeps 8 comfortably and up to 10 people.

Guest access:
Your group will have full access to the house and garage, excluding the locked storage space in the basement and the unconditioned attic space. Both the front & rear entrances have smart locks for your convenience.

As an FYI, the barn doors on the main floor king bedroom and the half bath do not have latches or locks.

As our home is over 145 years old, some floors are uneven. Our driveway is also quite narrow.

Wisconsin Listing ID MSCH-D29MMU

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,776 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
1. Leave any used beds unmade so cleaners can quickly & easily see what needs to be cleaned 2. Start load of towels 3. Take all trash & recycling out 4. Load dishwasher & start it 5. Turn lights off
6. Put garage door opener back if you took it out 7. Close & lock windows & doors
Finally, if you could shoot us a quick note via the app when you're out of the house, we'd appreciate it. It helps our cleaners know the house is ready for them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

WYND Sentry monitors noise and detects smoking/vaping. Noise over 85dB for 10+ mins (diesel truck) or smoking/vaping trigger it.
Be sure park all cars fully in the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk. If cars don't fit, park around the corner. Parking isn't allowed on 10th St.
Stolen towels: $10 each. Smoking indoors: $250. Late checkout: $75. Excessive cleaning (soiled rugs, dirty dishes left out, pet hair, etc.): $150

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

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Wausau, WI

What's nearby

  • Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marathon County Historical Museums - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glass & Grain House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Red Eye Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪WOW Family Entertainment Center - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Timekeeper Distillery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪6th Street Filling Station - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home w/ 2 King Beds & FAST Wifi Near Dwntn & Granite Peak Skiing/Hiking located?

This family-friendly Wausau vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Marathon County Historical Museums. Wisconsin River and Paff Woods Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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