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A Shore Thing on the Eau Claire River

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
View from the river
Miscellaneous
Upstairs living room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Eau Claire, WI
  • Place, Oakwood Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Chaos Waterpark
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A Shore Thing on the Eau Claire River

Riverfront Retreat on Eau Claire River – Sleeps 8 | Kayaks Provided



Welcome to your perfect riverfront getaway! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on the scenic Eau Claire River, just minutes from Lake Altoona and less than 10 minutes from Eau Claire. With a sandy beach and shallow water ideal for swimming, it’s the perfect spot for families and friends to relax and reconnect.



Property Highlights:

3 bedrooms: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds

Finished basement with cozy living space and bunk bed (perfect for kids!)

Private riverfront with sandy beach

Kayaks provided for guest use

Great for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and small fishing boats

Well-stocked home – includes essentials for cooking and relaxing



Outdoor Adventures & Local Fun:

Paddle down the Eau Claire River from Big Falls Park right to your backyard

Visit local wineries, breweries, and the Leinenkugel’s Brewery & Lodge

Explore a wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions in Eau Claire & Chippewa counties



The Experience:

Set in a quiet riverside neighborhood, the home offers both comfort and convenience. Whether you`re enjoying the view from the beach, exploring the river with the provided kayaks, or settling in for a cozy night inside, you`ll have almost everything you need for a stress-free stay.



We’re Here for You:

Your hosts are available via text or call throughout your stay and are happy to provide personalized recommendations for dining, activities, and more.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Eau Claire

Located in Eau Claire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House and Waldemer Ager House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children’s Museum of Eau Claire and Bravo Salon & Spa. Antique Emporium and Hobbs Municipal Ice Center are also worth visiting.
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Eau Claire, WI

What's nearby

  • Oakwood Mall - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Chaos Waterpark - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Action City - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence - 19 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Shore Thing on the Eau Claire River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A Shore Thing on the Eau Claire River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shore Thing on the Eau Claire River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Thing on the Eau Claire River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum, Downtown Farmers Market and Pablo Center at the Confluence. Children’s Museum of Eau Claire and Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location on the river and surrounded by so many activity options. We had a fabulous weekend picking apples, fishing, enjoying fires by the water and checking out big falls! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Property in good location with views of the river. Bedrooms and bathrooms were decorated well and clean.The only issue was the electric hot water pot was not functioning - replacement recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Winter get away

The home was wonderful! It was clean and cozy, the perfect spot for our family. Hope to rent again and enjoy this beautiful location in the summer months next time! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrith B.

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

Wonderful Spacious Place for Family

This is our third stay at A Shore Thing - each time has been wonderful. Exceptionally clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

EC

Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Beautiful

Perfect location for our annual girls trip, beautiful views, quiet, peaceful. House was really clean & had everything you needed. Perfect sandy beach for playing in the sand or just laying out & enjoying the weather. Couldn’t have ask for a better girls trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

GREAT PLACE

We loved it. Fishing was good right from the beach. The kayaks were fun and the river is not too deep. The house is spectacular and very comfortable! Close location to a tavern for a burger if you don't want to cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

A perfect stay

Everyone in our group was very impressed with this property. It was more spacious than I expected and was clean and comfortable. The beautiful views outside were an added bonus. Every one of the guys made comments to me on how nice the place was.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Fargo USA

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

Relax between games

In town for a competition and while this location was a ways away, this was a great place for the team to make meals and for us relax between games.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Holiday Visit

A Shore Thing was a great getaway for our family during the holiday season. Jaci made sure we had holiday decorations and a warm cozy welcome. We were able to spend time with family and friends as it was close enough to downtown Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. The view was beautiful and the house was clean and perfect for our family of 5. The house was stocked and ready for us to enjoy. We had a wonderful time in the area and can't wait to go back! We will be recommending A Shore Thing to our friends for sure!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Great 2nd stay

Our return visit to this property created even better memories than our first. Such a clean home with all the necessities. Quick response from Grady the owner and a quiet neighborhood with beautiful river out front. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice

Nice and great communication
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Lake house

Terrific
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Perfect Place for Family Getaway

Our family of five was so grateful to find this place for our family getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and it felt like home away from home. This place has an absolutely beautiful view of the water, a sandy beach for kiddos to play at and relax on, a nice large outdoor fire pit, lots of windows to enjoy the view, fully stocked kitchen, thoughtful amenities (including for little kiddos and pets), responsive and kind hosts... this place was wonderful! We enjoyed swimming in the river and all the beautiful nature around and it was very peaceful. The home is close to Eau Claire where we enjoyed the farmers market, ice cream shoppe, coffee shops, parks and more. The home was very clean and beds were comfortable and it was tastefully decorated. We highly recommend this place and would most certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted P.

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

Nice family get together spot, great property managment.

Visiting relatives for the holidays and most of my direct family was there so instead of booking multiple hotel rooms we stayed here. The property has been updated, has a nice kitchen, good bathrooms and lots of gathering spots. Enough room for more family to spend a some time before heading off to bigger gatherings. Being December in Wisconsin, even without the snow, we weren't able to use the outside much so will need to come back so we can explore the river. The location is quiet and hidden but still only a few miles for most places we were going to. The property management was great. They made sure we could find the place and had it ready for us to use. It was decorated nicely for the holidays which made the space very inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

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

Great rental and easy renters

This rental is awesome. We so much enjoyed our stay only wish we would of booked more days to enjoy it. The deck is great for just sitting and watching the birds and squirrels. We were in town for a wedding. Great place to relax on the water. The house is clean and enough room for everyone for there own space. Everything is labeled nicely and the kitchen is very well stocked. We loved the extra touch of s’mores for us to have at the campfire. We loved all the water toys, kayaks and chairs available for by the water. No need to bring those items. We used the gas grill. Michelle always replied to my texts super fast. They definitely have thought of everything for this rental. Keep up the great job and your Vrbo will be a big success. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Perfect for us

We realky liked the shaded yard, swing, access to the river, kayaks, and firepit. Seating, beds, and space inside were perfect for our 3 adult children, our daughter in law, and us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah U.

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

Fabulous view and perfect rental

We love a sure thing. It was immaculate. Very very well kept. Beautiful location on the Eau Claire River. Reasonable rates. We are thrilled and very much recommend. The layout was just right for four sisters and two nephews. All adults with plenty of room to stretch out. The two nephews took kayaks out. Lots of wildlife to see from the beautiful picture Windows. Well stocked kitchen. Did not anything else!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great place

It was cold while
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Loved our stay!

Such a great weekend! We cannot say enough about A Shore Thing. It was even better than advertised!. We were more than pleased with and impressed by the house and the location. It was squeaky clean with a wonderful floor plan for our big group. There was plenty of space for sleeping and for hanging out. The location could not have been more picturesque with the water in the back and the beautiful woods in front. Our host, Jaci, was so easy to work with and very accommodating. We would highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Lovely home on the water

This place is a gem. Lovely inside and out. Great kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

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

Wonderful place on the river

The place was immaculate, spacious enough for our family of 5 (all adults) and the view of the river was beautiful! Everyone enjoyed fishing, boating, paddle boarding and kayaking! Plus lots of fun things to do in the area. I’d highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

This property is awesome! The location, the lay out of the house, and surrounded by nature. Best vrbo we've ever rented. I highly recommend it. It was clean, host was very responsive and we loved relaxing while lounging by the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Amazing Getaway

We came up with our dog to hike and bike. Jaci was spot on with her recommendations for dog friendly trails and activities. The house is amazing so we made sure we were home in the evenings to enjoy the quiet and beautiful view. We loved it and so did our dog. We'll be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Excellent Place

This is our third time staying here! It’s beautiful! Our adult children ran the EC marathon and I enjoyed biking 40+ miles ! Excellent location and property! We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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