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Cozy River Cottage on the Old Abe!

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cornell, WI
  • Mill Yard Park
    3 min drive
  • Brunet Falls Park
    5 min drive
  • State Park Beach
    11 min drive
  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    40 min drive

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About the area

Cornell

Located in Cornell, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Mill Yard Park and 5 minutes from Brunet Falls Park. .This vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from State Park Beach and 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Pine Point County Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Wissota State Park - 22 min drive
  • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds - 32 min drive
  • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company - 32 min drive
  • Irvine Park - 34 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MoonRidge Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big T's North - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweeney's Y Go By - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Foster's Riverview Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reilly's Crescent Tavern - ‬15 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.

Cozy River Cottage on the Old Abe!

Nestled along the river front sits the coziest escape! All on one level, with great views from every room. River boat landing within 5 miles to the south! Bedroom one features a queen bed, electric fireplace, & a view you can’t wait to wake up to! Bedroom two features two full beds, also perched along the river side for bright, cozy mornings. Open area features electric fireplace, large TV, WiFi, large sofa (that could sleep one), dining table, & desk area. Home includes laundry use, Full bathroom, & Full kitchen featuring: microwave, oven/range, refrigerator, complimentary coffee & hot cocoa. Please make note there is a semi busy State Hwy on west side of property. I bet you’ll forget once you settle in to the close proximity to the river on the east. Within a few miles of Cornell grocery store, Old Abe trail, Brunet Island State Park, which offers hiking, cross country skiing, plus outdoor fun! Close proximity to Lake Holcombe, Jim Falls, Chippewa Falls, & not far from snowmobile trails, & boat landing! Need a get a away? Let “The River Den” be your place!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kristen A Tomczak

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 748 sq ft (69 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: $35 per pet per stay. Max 2. Add fee or inbox host

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Cozy River Cottage on the Old Abe! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jim W.

Riverden stay
River on east side is beautiful. Hwy on west side is loud. Musty smell. Significant mouse problem in the kitchen. Convenient location. Overall a 5 or 6 out of 10
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
We had a great stay at this property. We were in the middle of a 2 week tent camping trip and stayed for 3 nights. Washer and dryer worked well and the place provided all the comforts of home. View was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Awesome time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcome retreat
For us it was a welcome retreat away from family issues
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverden Rocks!
Cute cottage on the river. Very clean and cozy. Kristen made everything very easy, from check in to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

bob r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael L T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
The place was very clean and well stocked. For our dog, it was to close to the busy highway. Busy and traffic was very lound and fast. The main bedroom was okay, bed was not comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Perfect Getaway
Beautiful place and amazing host. Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway on the river
Great weekend with lots of privacy! Loved the views and the fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

CURRAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views
The location of this property is right off a highway along the river and can be easily missed if your are not familiar with the location. The property was gorgeous minus the road kill in the front yard. The view from the back patio area and kitchen windows was absolutely breathtaking. Overall this is a beautiful hidden gem and the property manager was very easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
Clean. Directly on the river. Very close to the road. Some road noise. Clean and lots of games and cards. Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Cottage Fishing Trip
The cottage is right on the water and very clean. Perfect size for 3 adult men to have enough room for a 3 night stay. Has all the amenities we needed including cooking utensils. The directions provided were correct and it was easy to access per the directions. Great place and great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Den
We enjoyed our stay at the river den this last weekend! It was a relaxing, much needed little family getaway. The patio was our favorite hangout spot with the gorgeous view of the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R., Watertown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
ON the River!
The cottage was absolutely adorable, and perfect for an impromptu weekend getaway. I could have spent the entire weekend standing in the kitchen watching the water pass us by. The location was great. Plenty of places to end up within 20 minutes of the place. The only thing that would have made it better would have been staying in the summer to see it without those couple feet of pesky snow :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
I booked this property for a weekend with my family. We had a wedding in Chippewa Falls and it was only a short, beautiful drive to the cabin. The view of the river is breath taking. The only negative we had about this place is the road noise, but we all were so tired it didn’t matter. If you are a light sleeper, it might be too much. The coffee pot takes pods and there is a hair dryer! We forgot both but thankfully there was left over coffee pods so it worked out. Another positive was that there were so many lap blankets! Perfect for staying cozy in the cabin. I would stay here again just to sit and drink my coffee by the river in the mornings. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay with a great view!
We had a short over night stay as we were visiting for a wedding. The house was clean and cozy, very cute decor! Even though the property is located on a busy road, a little traffic noise was worth the beautiful river view. The hostess was great to communicate with from initial booking to checking out. Would definitely recommend, I will stay again if ever in the area,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice riverside getaway.
Clean place. Close to Chippewa Falls. Only a couple of minutes from Cornell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Abe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great manager. Property not quite finished . View lacking.
We had an awkward stay at this property. In that we didn't stay. It was beautifully decorated. The photography makes it look fantastic. But the remodeling work wasn't finished, the finish work was amateur and incomplete. Surprisingly, there was no view to the river, a frosted glass door blocked the view to the River from the living room. Worst of all was the noise of the traffic. It really cannot be understated how intense it is. It was so much that we left, incurred additional expense, and drove 3 hours to a different property instead. The manager and owner is extremely gracious and we can't recommend her high enough! The home was beautifully appointed. She did an absolutely fantastic job on the decor on the interior and on the preparations for creating a vrbo. If the trim work was finished, and wood was not falling off the bathroom wall, and the painting and drywall were done right, I might have been able to stay here. If it wasn't for the noise, my wife might have been able to stay here. In the end it wasn't the right property for us. So if it's the right place for you then by all means rent it. But just be aware. It is charming, just not quite right.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich & Jeanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gather At The River
We had a nice stay at the River Cottage. Sipping coffee on the patio early in the morning was pure bliss! We watched deer play in the water on the other side of the river and shot video to send to our grandchildren. The property was very nice! Nice job Kristen!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Denice "Dee" W., Wisconsin,

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, clean, close to road
We enjoyed our stay very much, especially sitting outside looking at beautiful river. The scerenity was broken by cars and trucks on very close road in front of cottage. It wasn't constant but still jarring. Otherwise, there were games, Wi-Fi streaming tv and cute decore. We used it as a place to take little jaunts to the cute towns around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri j f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home base for a wedding weekend.
We selected this property to allow us to have a home base while attending a wedding in the area with our adult children. The house was exactly as advertised. Loved the outdoor space! Enjoyed sipping beverages on the waterfront both at night and in the morning. The proximity to areas to launch a boat was excellent as we squeezed in some time to fish. The parking with a boat was roomy. Only downfall is the traffic noise, it is quite significant. Just pointing that out as buyer be aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious with a beautiful view
3 full size beds and a couch. Great rustic industrial decor. Smashing view of the river. There is a fire pit, grill, full size kitchen. Just bring your beer and fishing poles. It is a relatively new listing so there's not a lot of amenities that have been left behind by previous guests. Stop at the dollar store and bring your own spices, condiments, tinfoil, plastic wrap and that type of stuff. It's not like staying at the Hilton but that's what makes it great. Oh and the locals are super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veeti P.

Liked: Cleanliness
:)
Overall a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaci R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Needed
The property is perfect. The inside has clean lines and every amenity you would need. It was close enough to where we needed to go but far enough away to give us our own space. The river is a great view to wake up to and it’s really easy to find. We 100% loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022