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In The Woods A wooded retreat within the city.

Holiday home in Eau Claire with kitchen

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Eau Claire, WI
  • Place, Pablo Center at the Confluence
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Carson Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In The Woods A wooded retreat within the city.

A country like oasis conveniently situated on 10 wooded acres. Guests can relax and enjoy the area or explore the downtown area only 5 mins away. The local bike and walking trail is merely around the corner. Just a few minute drive to Mayo and Oak Leaf hospitals.

We provide a clean, well appointed house with comfortable furniture throughout each room. We have a no pets policy inside and outside respecting our guests with allergies.

Kitchen
Make a delicious meal in the fully-stocked kitchen. i.e. a slow cooker, mixer, blender, dutch oven, pots pans and more!
If coffee or tea is your thing we have a Keurig, traditional coffee maker, coffee grinder and tea pot. We are happy to supply an assortment of k-pods, coffee and tea!

Living Room
We provide a comfortable cozy living room suitable for 5 individuals. A cozy area where our guests may enjoy high speed internet (WiFi), Smart TV, Satellite, Blu-ray DVD player, a good book and interesting conversation.

Bedrooms
Sleep soundly in one of two queen beds with cozy down comforters (seasonal), king size pillows and high end linens. The third bedroom/office has a twin XL bed with a desk and comfortable chair.

Bathroom
A separate area for the shower and toilet from the vanity.
We supply high end bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, and bar soap. The first aid kit is located in the linen closet.

Basement
Laundry includes fragrant free laundry detergent, dryer sheets and fabric softener.
Large movie library and a selection of games to compliment the games located in the living room.
Folding lawn chairs and throws suitable for use outside.

Children
Parents please review all photos to make sure our small house appears suitable and safe for children. With no dedicated play area for children we ask parents to agree the space is safe and suitable for their children. Children are to be supervised inside and outside at all times. We are only licensed for 5 including children.

Yard and Property
No portable grills or fire pits.
Yard and surrounding property must be clear of all food scraps, cans or garbage at all times.
Smokers are to smoke outside discarding butts in the sand pail. Do not bring in partially smoked cigarettes etc inside.
We recommend turning on the exterior light if arriving after dark.
Hiking is allowed being respectful of the area.
We do not allow tents, trailers, campers or any other outdoor living structures.

Security
For everyone's protection, exterior-only video monitoring is in place clearly posted on the property.

Emergency
In any emergency situation i.e. power outage, water, etc
CALL first all numbers are posted. Text if not answered. Safety is priority!
Fire extinguisher is located under the kitchen sink.
First Aid kit is in linen closet bottom shelf.
Flashlight in coat closet top shelf.
Guests assume all responsibility for any property damage, accidents, injuries, and loss of personal property during their stay.

Guest access
Key pad located on front door.
Guests have access to the entire house. There is convenient parking for two vehicles in the driveway.

Acknowledgment
All guests are to acknowledge reading and accepting the house rules & check out polices. Rules and policies are posted inside for our guests reference.

We reserve the right to ask if in acceptance of the house rules. Our apologies due to past reservations the house rules may change as needed.

House Rules and Policies;
The house rules, emergency contact information, wifi access etc are posted inside.
For everyone’s safety out-door only security cameras on premises 24/7 clearly posted on property.
We have a NO tolerance policy for false reservations, parties, gatherings, reunions, or any other social arrangements of any kind. No exceptions.
If this is unclear please contact us via the platform.
Fees may be applied up to $100 per night. With the finding of a false reservation the booking guest may be asked to cancel the reservation and exit the property.

NOT ALLOWED; re-arranging of furniture or adding furniture to suit guests needs.
Guests are in agreement that the areas are to be used as intended.
The sofa is not a bed. This would indicate our place is not a good fit.

Guests staying one night during booking must be noted and counted as a guest.
Children to be supervised 100% inside and outside for their safety.
We are ONLY licensed for 5 guests this includes children.

No food in the bedrooms. Extra cleaning charges may apply due to stained or replacement of linens.
Visiting guests are welcome, but limited.
NO pets inside or outside.

Air conditioning running...windows closed please.
Air conditioning is not to be set below 69 degrees to avoid the A coil freezing.
Access

NO SPEEDING
Please don’t run over our neighbors who enjoy the street with leisurely walks, kids on bikes, mom’s with strollers and deer just hanging out.

CHECK OUT BEFORE 11:00
Do not strip beds or ball up blankets. Leave neat and tidy
Do not wipe down appliances.
RINSE dishes and load dishwasher. Housekeeping to starts cycle.
Towels and kitchen linens place in laundry basket in basement.
Remove recycling and garbage using side door to back of house.
Close all windows and drapes.
Please do not linger in the driveway as housekeeping requires access.

It is our goal to make sure our place along with the area is a perfect fit for our guests. However, if not we encourage you to consider other great listings.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents send host confirmation rules acceptable
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Events

No events allowed
Gatherings can/will result in a $100 fine.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only butts not allowed in house garbage
Guest must send confirmation of reading and accepting the house rules and check out policy written within the description.
Not permitted inside; bikes, large coolers, sun roofs, extra furniture, holiday decor, etc. No smoking, incense or vaping inside house.
No grills, No fire pits no parties, no gatherings. Limited visiting guests. Children not to be left on the property unsupervised.

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
Note from host: Gatherings can/will result in a $100 fine.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eau Claire

Located in Eau Claire, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Half Moon Beach and Carson Park, while Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum and Grand Little Theater are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider The Sonnentag and Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eau Claire, WI

What's nearby

  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mayo Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Carson Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪3rd & Vine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪2nd & Maple - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lukassie’s Beer Mansion - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Woods A wooded retreat within the city. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In The Woods A wooded retreat within the city.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Woods A wooded retreat within the city.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In The Woods A wooded retreat within the city. located?

Located in West Riverside, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Waldemer Ager House, Half Moon Beach and Downtown Farmers Market. Mayo Hospital and Mayo Clinic Health System are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 124 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Excellent place to stay!

The property is in a great location. It was very clean and organized. The host was very responsive and easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry B.

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

Perfect peaceful stay

Very quiet! Loved the wild life and the comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

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

Quiet and Cute!

Our family was looking for a quiet, peaceful place to stay for a few days and we found it with this wooded retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wonderful ! And great location

Stayed for Oktoberfest the home and accommodation’s are Excellent!! The host’s are wonderful as well and have supplied you with everything you could possibly need throughout the home very thoughtfully set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Always a pleasure!

This is our fourth time staying, and it has been wonderful each time! Feels like a home away from home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Great wooded retreat!

Very clean, tastefully decorated and very secluded even though you are basically in town. Saw turkey and deer wondering around. The hosts were quite friendly and easily reachable if you needed them for any reason. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Nice hideaway

Nice quiet location tucked into the woods with deer and turkey sightings out the window. Place was clean and provided all the necessary amenities. Plenty of room to relax and enjoy and also not far from stores, restaurants, parks, and city life.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karren K.

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

Wonderful home

We were so happy with the home. It was very well decorated. It was so clean and comfortable. We felt right at home. We'd definitely use it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Wonderful place

This is a lovely home on a beautiful property. It felt very secluded while still in a neighborhood. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, and I was able to cook! The hosts are very communicative and do a great job overall. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

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

Top notch

A coworker and I spent 3 nights for a work trip. Great location in the woods right in town. Very clean, comfortable house. Met and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M., Marinette, WI

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

Girls Weekend

As soon as we arrived we stumbled upon 8 deer in our backyard! This location is close to town but private enough to enjoy yourselves peacefully. The home is beautiful and cozy! The property managers are thoughtful and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Charming

The house was clean and decorated nicely. Lots of woods surrounding the house. Newly remodeled! Enjoyed hot tea and coffe in the morning provided by the owner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Lovely home in the woods in the city!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Paul and Anita's lovely home! It has been beautifully renovated and is very comfortable. And immaculately clean and organized! We had fun watching deer in the mornings and turkeys in the afternoons. The location of the home is great. We biked with our young kiddos downtown easily. Overall a great trip to Eau Claire, made all the more nice by such a comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

"in the woods" - but close to everything

We really enjoyed your house for our visit. it felt like an isolated / out of the way property, but we could get everywhere we needed within 15 min. House was very clean, furnishings & appliances were in very good condition. We REALLY appreciated the "extras" - coffee, soap, coffee, paper towels, trash bags & coffee -etc. Also got to see: 1 deer, 1 grey fox, 1 dobson fly (creepy, but cool) and 6 turkeys. Enjoyed our stay very much - we would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

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

Highly Recommend

This home is so cozy and comfortable. Very clean and neat, which we really appreciated. The area is very central to both Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire so getting to and from area destinations was a breeze. As avid wildlife enthusiasts we really enjoyed watching all of the deer making their way around the property. So fun! Paul and Anita are very easy to communicate with and we couldn't have asked for better hosts. We would recommend this home to anyone looking for a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al and Carol C.

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

Wooded retreat

This is our second time staying here. Each time it has been impeccably clean and well-suited for our needs. The kitchen includes all necessary appliances along with coffee for the coffee makers. Bedrooms have very comfortable mattresses. The setting is gorgeous with abundant wildlife. We frequently saw deer and turkeys during our two night stay. The outside of the home may not be inspiring but once inside it is great. Paul and Anita are very easy to work with and accommodating to special requests. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Comfy cottage

This property was perfect for our family's situation. I came with my husband, teen son, adult daughter and her boyfriend. The bed setup was perfect and everything was just the right size for us. I loved the kitchen, especially when I had to spend the whole day cooking for my family reunion there. Having access to laundry was great for our week stay. Everything was organized so nicely and so clean. I couldn't believe we had so much woods surrounding us in the middle of Eau Claire! And to top it all off, there was a family of 7 deer that greeted us the 1st day and a turkey with her chicks in the front yard every morning! Just awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay overall and very clean and updated spaces. Bed was comfortable, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is secure and completely in a wooded area . Very beautiful propery. It was a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The rental is very well appointed and maintained. The owners have thought of everything and we were comfortable there. I reserved months in advance to stay for around a week and then extended my rental to stay 12 days. We were visiting family. At the time of extending they insisted the other person in my party who wanted to join us for the first portion of the trip (my brother) not reserve for the additional days and said I had to extend my reservation to the 12 days. No problem. We had 4-5 people in our party at all times per the rules, which I explained to them. The owners were very difficult to deal with - told me multiple times that they were “very concerned” about me staying at the property, were rude in their communications on the app, called me at 5:40 in the morning when my brother arrived in the rental the night before I did and accused me of strangers being in their home, sent me messages and left notes on the property stating that the neighbors would be watching me. Mind you, I’m an almost 50 year old mom of two teens who drives a gray minivan and owns my own almost million dollar home - I have no idea why or how I was such a problem. We had one maintenance issue - they messaged me a 7am that they would arrive at 7:30am that day. A bit abrupt when you’re on vacation. They woke up my kids when they came in. Great rental, but my interactions with the owners totally ruined it for me. No idea how they have all 5 star reviews.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Peaceful escape

Simply put, it's a peaceful escape. Clean, quiet, serene, and a much needed quiet escape. Second time we have stayed here, and we are definitely glad we did again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Wonderful property

My family and I stayed here for the weekend of my daughter’s wedding. The home and location worked perfectly: only 6 minutes from the church and 10 minutes from the reception venue. Plenty of space for my family of five. I am labeled as a “clean freak” by my family and friends, and even I was blown away at how immaculate the house was! Whenever I need to come up to Eau Claire for an extended stay, Paul and Anita’s property will be my go-to!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane F.

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

Family Easter in the woods

This is an incredible location. Be aware the house is on an unpaved road. No problem for us but not sure in inclement weather. The house is in the woods and we saw deer and wild turkeys throughout the days and evening, so drive slowly. The interior of the house was comfortable and well appointed with everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Friends wedding

Great location. They had everything we needed. Close to everything, but quiet and secluded. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Cozy quaint home

We enjoyed our stay at Paul and Anita’s little woods getaway. The home has everything you could need with lots of thoughtful touches. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Anita

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Why they chose this property

A place to share with those needing time to unwind, relax, enjoy nature, or heal after an out patient procedure. Minutes away from downtown Eau Claire.

What makes this property unique

A little bit of country in the middle of the city.

Languages:

English