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Cottage in the Woods - SxS/ATV/Snowmobile Trails Hunters Fat tire bikers Welcome

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior
Interior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Merrillan, WI
  • Lake Arbutus
    3 min drive
  • Levis Mound Trailhead
    9 min drive
  • Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area
    10 min drive
  • Marshfield, WI (MFI-Marshfield Municipal)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Merrillan

Located in Merrillan, this vacation home is on a lake, a 3-minute drive from Lake Arbutus and 9 minutes from Levis Mound Trailhead. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arbutus - 3 min drive
  • Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area - 10 min drive
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls - 14 min drive
  • Wazee Lake Recreation Area - 17 min drive
  • Jackson Correctional Institution - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mug - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Northwoods Resort - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Castle Hill Supper Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Arbutus Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Merrillan Cafe - ‬12 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.

Cottage in the Woods - SxS/ATV/Snowmobile Trails Hunters Fat tire bikers Welcome

Welcome to the Cottage in the Woods. This beautiful all one level home in the heart of Hatfield with a modern rustic charm. The house includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, an open Living Area with a fireplace and a game room. Master Bedroom has a luxurious private bath and each bedroom is uniquely designed. Property has access right from the driveway to the ATV/SnowMobile trails and just a short mile to Lake Arbutus for beach and fishing fun!

The space
You and your family, guests or group will have a great time here! Its a wooden wonderland, where the deer often walk across the lawn behind the house. The house sits quietly among the forested area only 10 miles off Interstate I-94. The house is located in the heart of Hatfield, where you can buy supplies, rent boats, snow
Mobile, ATV’s and jet skis. Check Webbs

Just 20 minutes away is the larger town of Black River Falls ( population 15,000). Black River Falls has many shopping areas.

You and your family, guests, and group will have a great time here. It is an unbelievable place in summer and fall, as well as year round! The fall foliage is breathtaking and the lake has amazing fishing opportunities. The winter months it is a winter wonderland. Enjoy the ATV trails most of the year and even snowmobiling through the winter months. The trails are closed October 15- December 15th for hunting, and March 15-May 15 for Spring thaw. However during these times there is hiking, snowshoeing, ice fishing, hunting. Try you luck at the local Ho-Chunk Casino. Also try your ski skills at the Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area. Another popular area is Wazee Lake recreation area, known for its fresh water diving and underwater forest. East Fork Black River Natural Forest area, known for over 100 miles of trails and sightseeing. This is the perfect place to get away year round and to just unplug! Hatfield has 5 different bars/restaurants, and several markets on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. The best pizza in the area is found at The Mug, which also hosts Taco Tuesday with taco pizza and taco bar. The Stones Throw has the best Friday fish fry for miles!

Lake Arbutus which is a mile away, has a dock and boat ramp. The beachy park also offers grills, tables and shelters. The 160’ shoreline has a 30 -foot sand and pebble beach, and swimming is great as the lake bed is pebbles and sand.

200,000 acres of wilderness just waiting to be explored!

Please use caution and common sense when swimming, boating, or using the house and grounds. Children should always be supervised, and wear flotation devices when swimming or boating. Be responsible and enjoy Wisconsin!

Guest access
You will have access to the whole house and garage for keeping machines warmer!

Other things to note
We have a queen futon sofa in living room and 3 airbeds available.

We also have a double futon sofa and a single futon chair in the game room/4 seasons room
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 keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Shey Bauer

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2356 sq ft (219 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

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
Note from host: IF a large family thats fine
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

Property is also known as

Cottage in Woods

Cottage in the Woods - SxS/ATV/Snowmobile Trails Hunters Fat tire bikers Welcome Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tera B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dao V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bow hunting
Excellent host. Great place and large enough to host a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We very much enjoyed our stay at Cottage in the Woods. The home was beautiful and comfortable. The cottage had everything we needed and more. It was decorated beautifully with animal mounts and antiques, and up-to-date appliances. It was very clean. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and around the firepit. It was a perfect location for getting to trails right from the cottage. We were able to use the garage for our side-by-sides which we really appreciated. Good trails to ride on, and the trees had some color. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We won't hesitate to rent this nice home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
This is our second time staying at this home. We have an annual UTV trip and this house has it all! Great location close to the trails and the house is equipped with everything you need! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Side by Side Family Trip
Had a great week, weather was beautiful, the house was very nice, clean and the owners were great to work with. very nice area and the trails were great. would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
They have everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D., Winona

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous House - Fantastic Location
This was our 6th year coming up with a group of 3 families. This house was laid out perfectly and the owners were fantastic to work with. They checked in with us half way through the stay and we have zero complaints! I was concerned with the Arbutus rentals right next door of being overrun with people, but it was a very quiet area and trail access for ATV/UTV rides was perfect. We already have 2025 booked!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Rochester, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the Woods
The house was well stocked, clean and a perfect layout for our family. We really enjoyed all aspects of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Spring,Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
We were in town for a Sporting Clay tournament and I wished I could have taken more advantage of what this home offered. This was a warm welcoming home, not just any generic vacation rental. We would not change a thing! The taxidermy animals were one of the highlights of the stay! The host was amazing and we really appreciate them opening their home to travelers. It was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dirty side by side
Great place to stay lots of room for utvs and trucks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun visit
This house is exactly as advertised - really nice place with lots to do inside and nearby. We had a great time. The owners made everything very easy and answered all of our questions. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
We highly recommend this property for any family or friend gathering. Our family of 6 adults and 3 young grandchildren met there for a few nights before Christmas. A perfect midway location between our homes in WI and MN. It was very clean, cozy and fully outfitted for everything we needed. The game room was such a great amenity that I never imagined would be so much fun. The huge assortment of taxidermy mounts was an added activity to identify and research more about these animals. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deer hunting group
We really enjoyed staying their great place to stay all of us enjoyed the house and look forward to next year
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay
We were totally happy with everything about our stay. Maybe could use a lamp in the back bedroom, otherwise it’s just a bright light. Place is better than we expected!! We will be staying again!! Hopefully I can stay with my grandkids next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Side by Side Week
Tastefully decorated. Activities and games available at the cottage was outstanding! You will not find a more equipped kitchen with many extras provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TODD B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot
Was a very warm weekend but had a great stay and a beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay for family off-roading trip
We had an awesome time off-roading. This home is beautiful and amazing to place to stay. Shay & Sarah were wonderful hosts and were quick to respond if we had a question. We will definitely be back! Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
We were amazed at all that was included in our rental. My daughters and their husbands particularly enjoyed the stand-up paddle board. My granddaughters used the sand toys and looked forward to nightly fires in the firepit. Every possible appliance was provided and the game room was a real hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a fantastic stay here! It is a great location, spacious, clean, and well stocked. Great outdoor space as well. Couldn’t ask for anything more for my family and I!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adults only week away
Loved our stay. Beautiful cottage with all the comforts of home and then some. Beautiful lake just needed to catch some fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Peaceful Getaway.
We have been coming to Hatfield area for the past 4 years! The lake is beautiful and the Cottage in the woods is a beautiful home that has plenty of room for our family and some friends that come to celebrate our son every year. This is our 2nd stay and Shey and Sarah are always right there whenever we reach out to them. We always seem to have rainy days when we are there but no worries since the house is furnished with a fantastic game room and board games. This year we had a trouble game show down. My 6 year old grandson thinks it is great when he beats the adults! The fire pit area is amazing and there is plenty of seating and is great to sit around while you drink your morning coffee! This year besides the kayaks there was a few new additions like a paddle board! My adult children loved that! We love the cottage and will be back for sure next year! Thank you for another wonderful year in Hatfield! Barb
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2023 side by side trip
Wonderful property had everything we wanted and more. Will definitely be staying in the future so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Fort Dodge, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
10 out of 10
Sarah and Shey were amazing to work with. We did have trouble getting in, but Sarah was on top of it 100% we were in super fast. The location was amazing! We had 5 couples staying to ride UTV trails. We had a BLAST! The house was equipped with everything you would need and more. Our only disappointment was that it wasn't available for the time we planned to come back to the trails. BUT Sarah sent me the link to their other property on a whole new trail system we have yet to explore. They were so amazing, we will definitely stay in their rentals over and over again! Thank you so much Shey and Sarah we appreciate the work you put into your beautiful space and how responsive you were to our messages.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa L., West Salem

Liked: Cleanliness
The week end of the New Year Eve
Beautiful cabin. We did enjoyed so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property! Excellent hosts!
This was our second time staying here. This property has such a cozy, cabin feeling! We loved celebrating our holiday here. Very clean and nicely decorated. The game room is a nice plus! We hope to be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022