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Shalom Retreat.

Family-friendly stay with water park in Birnamwood

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Interior
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Birnamwood, WI
  • Place, Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Ho-Chunk Gaming
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Granite Peak Ski Area
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Birnamwood

On lake.Stay at this Birnamwood cottage and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Dells of the Eau Claire County Park and 16 miles (25 km) of Ho-Chunk Gaming. Museum of the Wittenberg Area Historical Society is within 16 miles (25 km) and Maple Hills Golf Course is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dells of the Eau Claire County Park - 21 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming - 30 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Rib Mountain State Park - 41 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Granite Peak Ski Area - 44 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 47 min drive - 54.6 km

Restaurants

  • Hatley Hangout
  • Chet & Emil's
  • Melody Mill Tavern
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Little Rock - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Shalom Retreat.

Enjoy a stay in the cottage in the big woods! The lane leading to it winds a half mile back from the road. This place will be a highlight because of everything from the spacious yard surrounded with woods, kitchen fully stocked with dishes, open, cozy living room and cute bedrooms. It is a family friendly place including a Foosball table, board games and toys. Also has a picnic table and backyard fire pit (firewood included) or you can choose to grill your favorites on the covered back porch. This cottage is only 30 minutes from Granite Peak, Rib Mountain, Wausau, and Cedar Rapids. It’s in a friendly, small neighborhood. Ice Age trail access points are within a couple miles. Only 7 miles away from Birnamwood, which includes a gas station, Dollar General, and Chet and Emil's which has a restuarant and bowling. Chet and Emil's have made Birnamwood famous for their broasted chicken. Only a 12 minute drive from Norrie Lake and Mayflower Lake which provides boating, fishing and swimming options. The Plover River (a trout stocked river) winds thru the woods behind the house in the DNR land. Also including a spring fed pond. Or enjoy the Mountain Bay biking trail which is only 7 miles from Shalom Retreat. The Eau Claire Dells Park is only 6 miles away where you can hike, swim, and enjoy the outdoors. For a winter activity, visit Sylvan Hill in Wausau for some great family snow tubing! Also Granite Peak for snowboarding and skiing! For fun, local places to enjoy your time at, check out my guidebook at: https://abnb.me/hjdJ5cg2gsb

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets must stay off furniture and carpet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking indoors

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
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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Shalom Vrbo
Shalom Retreat
Shalom Retreat. Cottage
Shalom Retreat. Birnamwood
Shalom Retreat. Cottage Birnamwood

Shalom Retreat. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
I get together with a group of old friends who all live far apart now every fall, and we've been staying here for the last few years. It's always clean, well maintained, and comfortable. It's the perfect spot for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Waunakee, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a pretty little spot in the woods. We enjoyed a ladies vacation here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet location very peaceful. Clean and had all your basics covered. Nice having laundry on site. WiFi was really good given the remote location. Overall nice little spot. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th weekend

Great, secluded setting and comfortable, well equipped place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable & well-stocked

The property is private and beautiful. We loved all the soft blankets and the coffee bar. We found everything that we needed in the kitchen and enjoyed the back yard. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Thank you for providing everything that we needed and more! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and spacious

This property is stocked with everything you need. It is cozy and spacious with lots of room for our family of five. Kids loved all the toys and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikola Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway Space

This home was even cuter in person than in the pictures! It was very easy to check in/check out and there was enough space for our family of 5. The kids liked having their own rooms and played with some of the board games. They also had fun exploring the woods. It was very close to the location where we went skiing, so it was an easy commute to and from.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy house

Bit out of the way but great place. Host responded really quickly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

January Ski Trip

This property was great for a decent sized group. The only issue is that it is far from town, but the drive to Granite peak isn’t too bad. Overall, a great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot, nice and quiet

Very nice, quiet, and outfitted with all the necessities for a quick family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Faith S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

600 club Bowling Tournament

2nd visit to Shalom Retreat. Was as wonderful this time as last. Hostess is efficient and prompt at dealing with minor issues that arise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We spent one night here after attending the Birds in Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau (great show!). We didn't arrive until well after dark, but it was relatively easy to find if you pay attention to the house signs. Easy to access, well stocked, comfortable beds, big kitchen table, coffee in the morning. Everything was great - we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

Every year a group of my friends rent this place to spend a weekend playing board games and D&D, and it's always well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature Getaway

Extended family all joined together to celebrate birthdays, and just get away. We loved the big yard, picking fresh raspberries for our breakfast, the fire pit, excellent coffee bar, and more. Having the dog stay with us was- major bonus-as he was thrilled to have his “pack” all under one roof. The host was great at communication, and even let us stay a couple extra hours to get one more hike and fishing trip in. We appreciated the ample supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, etc).we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area

A lot of family time and great memories
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Wonderful property, for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful retreat near hiking trails

We loved this property. We had 5 adults and 2 kids, 7 and 10 years old. One of the adults and the 2 kids hung out at the house while 4 of us hiked many miles of the Ice Age Trail. The kids joined us for a few miles at the Dells of the Eau Claire and then went back to the property to play and hang out. We had a fire in the fire ring, played croquet, and ladder golf. The house was immaculate. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

Everything at the Shalom Retreat was as advertised or better! Communication with our host was terrific, and we would definitely stay here again if we needed a place in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

We’ll be back!

This is a perfect location for our group to stay every year for the Wisconsin Deer hunt. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

This house was perfect for our group of 6 women. We would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We're a group of friends that now live all over the state, and every fall we get together for a weekend to hang out and play board games. We've stayed here a couple of times, and it's been great whenever we have.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelene R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Very clean and comfortable. AC worked great on hot days. Lovely, peaceful yard to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023