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Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset!

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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees and a body of water.
View from patio of stairway to lower deck, beach and dock/lake.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A cabin with a wooden deck, stairs, and a garage.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Wapogasset Lake
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Amery, WI
  • Place, Wapogasset Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Willow River State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1/Main Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2/Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/Upper

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4/Upper

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5/Upper

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6/Lower

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7/Lower

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1/Main

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2/Main

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3/Upper

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4/Lower

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset!

This wonderful, private Chalet-Style home is the perfect place to gather with your favorite people! Open-concept/very large, comfortable entertaining areas on two of the four levels. 4200 square feet! TONS of room to gather…or sneak off for a nap! The spacious, well-stocked “chef’s” kitchen is a great layout…and has all the essential cookware to prepare great meals without being crowded…or being excluded from the activity on the main level and patio. The wonderful, large dining table and benches seats 16 adults…and seemingly countless kids. It is great for games and puzzles. The adjoining granite kitchen island seats many more…and a covered patio is just outside the dining area. The large covered deck/patio features a propane gas grill, table space up to 18…and lots of deck space. Everyone can eat together! Plenty of service and storage space, too! Indoor and outdoor dining areas offer built-in buffet/bar serving space for your meals and “happy hours,” too! Bedrooms galore…7, in total- on 3 of the 4 levels. 4 bathrooms, all with bathing facilities. 2 TV areas…with cable channels, streaming and DVD use…to curl up for a movie night- or watch a ball game together. There is also lots of indoor and outdoor privacy- with quiet spaces to connect, play board games, try your hand at Hammerschlagen, create crafts, enjoy a book, or just enjoy the solitude. The largest of the decks overlooks the lower level patio area/fire pit area and the private lakefront beach. There is space in the yard and parking areas for most yard games. There is a swing-set/kiddie swing area around in the front yard, opposite the lake. An additional lakeside deck (and sand beach area) await! On the waterfront, a flat sand beach area…and an additional 16x14’ deck rests atop the boat house. It is an ideal spot to soak up some sun, keep an eye on the lake activity, or enjoy a cool beverage as you wind-down your day with an epic lake sunset….or some star-gazing. We provide Adirondack and Beach chairs. Lots of inflatable toys, a Lily pad float, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards and a canoe are available for you to use. A variety of life vests are provided- and required, please. Bring or Rent a boat…Take a dip off the private 40 foot dock, drop a fishing line, put your feet up, hop a boat…or paddle off for an adventure! Shallow graded access is ideal for all ages and swimmers. The lake offers excellent year-round fishing. Lots of “first fish” are caught- right off the dock! We are excited to share our place with you! We know you will love it here…and will long to return!

*Nearby “City of Lakes” Amery has small town charm with all the necessary amenities. Great food, multiple public golf courses, an apple orchard/maple syrup farm, and a great micro-brewery. Putt-putt golf, go-carts, and horseback riding. There are some very good dining options…quaint cafes, a bowling alley, taverns, antique shops, parks…and Apple River tubing and paddling. Multiple wineries, ice cream, coffee and candy shops, as well. On the north end of Lake Wapo- The Waterside Bar and Grill, a newly renovated restaurant/bar, is always a fun outing…It is 15 minutes by boat or car. Excellent food…and Live Music is often performed on the patio area. The Stower Seven Lakes State Trail runs for 30+ miles just to the south of Wapogasset and Bear Trap Lakes, as well! http://amerywisconsin.org/ Check out nearby St Croix Falls, Taylor’s Falls (MN), Dresser and Balsam Lake for more great dining and drink options…and more recreation! Fawn-Doe-Rosa Nature Park, Go-Carting, Nordic Skiing Trails, Putt-Putt golf, Trollhaugen Ski/Recreation area (Dresser, WI) and the Woolly Mountain Bike/Hiking trails, additional wineries and more breweries, berry picking farms…and horseback riding sites are all within a 5-20 minute drive from the house! Our winter guests enjoy the “Miracle at Big Rock” Festival, Late Nov-January, each year. Wild Mountain Ski area is about 20 miles away, as well.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A toddler bed, multiple portable cribs, hi chair.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Max 18 guests and 6 vehicles. Paved parking only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
There is a "Check-Out" list, with instructions for used sheets/towels. Put all trash in our dumpster -and secure lid. Clean all used kitchen items/fire pit utensils. Run d/w, if dishes remain. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
As stated above, we have a strict maximum of 18 guests. Additional guests will incur an additional charge of $75 per person/night. Thank you.
Use of the dock and all waterside toys, floats and vessels is strictly at the risk of each guest. Use of life jackets is REQUIRED. Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3867954vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Note from host: Max 18 guests and 6 vehicles. Paved parking only.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Amery

Located in Amery, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dancing Dragonfly Winery and Trollhaugen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park and Polk County Fairgrounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Amery, WI

What's nearby

  • Wapogasset Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trollhaugen - 21 min drive - 28.0 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake - 23 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Saint Croix River - 25 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Willow River State Park - 42 min drive - 66.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪UW Wanderoos - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizzeria Of Amery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Garden Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amery Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sleepy Deer Chalet! Spacious, Well-Appointed home on Beautiful Lake Wapogasset! located?

This family-friendly Amery holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Wapogasset Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Amery Swimming Beach and Pike Lake. Apple River Flowage 134 and Amery Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great property for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Very glad to hear it, Roger! Let us know if we can host you and your group again! We'll be here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Hi, Kerry! Thank you for the great review! We are excited to host you again in August 2027! 💜
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second summer at this house! We love it here! Our parents are right across the lake and it works so well to be this close to them! We have already booked for next summer as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for the nice review, Tara. We are always happy to host you and your family...and we are happy the house met all your needs! See you all again next summer.! Chris,Tee and Family Sleepy Deer Chalet, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a winter weekend at the Chalet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2026
We are very happy you enjoyed another family gathering here in Amery! We look forward to hopefully hosting you for a 5th visit, Steve! Thank you for taking s minute to review! - Chris and Tee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay! Great layout and beautiful outdoor areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious house with gorgeous views of the lake and a nice kitchen. We really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Thank you for your review, Kylie! We are very happy that the house met your expectations! Please let us know if you’d like to come back in the future! Happy Holidays! - Chris and Tee Sleepy Deer Chalet, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Great spot for 4 families to enjoy a winter weekend away. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
We were happy to host your big group, Lindy! Let us know if you’d like to come back! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly and responded to our questions. The house was very nice... clean and ready for our family. It's a great space.. well laid out and perfect for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2026
Thank you for your review, Dennis! We are glad you, Sue…(and your crew) had such a great time. It is always heart-warming to hear about multi-generational gatherings at the Chalet! We are happy to share it! We look forward to hosting you all again next year! Best- Tee and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! We loved that there were enough beds and baths for our group, and the kitchen was well supplied for cooking meals together. It’s a really beautiful location by the lake too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful family stay from August 20th–23rd! Our group of 8 adults and two young children (3 months and 2 years old) had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy time together. The home was incredibly spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, especially the large kitchen and dining areas, which made preparing and sharing meals together so easy.The lakefront was definitely a highlight. We brought our own inflatable raft, but there were also plenty of kayaks, paddle boards, a canoe, floats, and other water toys available in the boathouse. The private beach and dock were perfect for enjoying the lake, while the decks and fire pit made for relaxing evenings and beautiful sunsets.With seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, everyone had plenty of privacy while still having great gathering spaces. The property was especially family-friendly, and having so much room made traveling with little ones easy and comfortable.We truly enjoyed our time here and would happily return. It was the perfect setting for a memorable family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Hi, Stephanie! Thank you for the review. It sounds like you had an enjoyed the property, so we are a bit puzzled by the 8/10. Please get in touch...and let us know how we might make improvements to better accommodate you, if you plan to return. Thank you for staying at the Sleepy Deer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family weekend getaway

This is our third stay at the property. It is perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Hi, Steve! We hope to host you and your family again in 2026! Let us know if we can help! We have made some nice decor and amenities updates. Cheers to you and your Family! Chris and Tee Sleepy Deer Chalet, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This was a great location for our staff retreat. Lots of space for group meetings, while allowing private time in our rooms. Beautiful location and lovely accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Thank you, Karen. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Chalet! We look forward to hosting your group again! Cheers! -Chris and Tee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice with plenty of space. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide a rating! We are proud to offer this home- and we are very pleased that you had a wonderful stay, Kenneth! We hope to host you again, soon! Our very best- Tee and Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This is a great place for a large family vacation. Plenty to do and the owners are great to work with. The outdoor patio is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

We hope to come back! The house was great and accommodated our large family. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2024
Thank you, Robin! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at the Sleepy Deer Chalet! We hope to host you again! Let us know when you are back in Amery! Best to you! -Chris and Tee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Beautiful location, well cared for home with ample space and amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Our family loved this place! Our parents have a place right across Lake Wapogasset and it worked out great to be that close to them! The house is beautiful and spacious! The outside deck/porch was magnificent to relax and sit in the shade! Easy to check in and contact the hosts!! Overall an amazing place and plan on booking again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Hi, Tara! Thanks you for taking time to leave a review! Our house is a great alternative for extra space for families like yours! Please let us know if we can help get you back on the lake again soon! - Chris and Tee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Murphy Family

House and lake were amazing. Couldn’t have asked for a better home away from home for 18 of our family. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Fantastic news, Patrick! We love to host families for reunions! We are happy that it fit your needs! It was our pleasure! Please consider visiting again…soon! Chris and Tee Sleepy Deer Chalet, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway location

Every year we have a siblings weekend there are 7 siblings so there are 14 of us. This property was perfect for us. Everyone had their own private bedrooms & there was plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Thank you, Rusty! We hope to host you all again! Chris and Tee Sleepy Deer Chalet, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Spacious home with well stocked and easy to use kitchen. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Would recommend and return. Thanks for the great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sleepy Deer Chalet was perfect for our large family to get together and celebrate the holidays! We were able to ice fish and enjoy the snow. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare large family meals and the open concept was the perfect space for to dine and play games together. The bedrooms are spread out so each area feels like it is it's own space if you need some time away from the group as well. Chris was great to work with as well! 10/10 would recommend to anyone look for a great WAPO experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2025
Thank you, Alicia! We are so happy you had a great time! Please let us know when we can host you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake home with plenty of water activities to enjoy.. kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and water toys. Very spacious. Large covered outdoor deck was great with some rainy days. Check in was easy. The hosts were very quick to reply with questions. Lots of parking space. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We are glad you had an enjoyable stay! Please keep us in mind for future lake time! Chris and Tee and Family Sleepy Deer Chalet, LLC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week in Wisconsin

Our stay at the Sleepy Deer Chalet was perfect. Everything was as it was described and very clean. Having direct access to the lake was amazing and we could have housed many more people comfortably. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great long weekend!

Another excellent stay at this property! We had 16 people and beds for everyone to stay comfortably. Big, well stocked kitchen, tables for everyone to eat both inside and outside. Huge patio with roof in case of rain. Comfortable living space for everyone. Many outdoor sitting areas with views of the lake at multiple levels - from the house down to the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Thank you for the review, Paul! We look forward to hosting you and your crew again this year! Cheers! - Chris and Tree
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A-plus property

Lots of room for our family from 3-78 years to spread out as a family. Kitchen was well stocked. Fishing was amazing and kids loved swimming off the dock. Owner responded fast to questions and would highly recommend this property to others, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
We are very happy to share the Sleepy Deer Chalet with you and your family, Lisa. We hope to see you again!

About the host

Hosted by Teresa and Chris Neis

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Hello! We recently purchased this property. It was formerly listed on VRBO as “The Chalet at Wapogasset.” We have made some furnishing and amenity updates, but the property is very much like it has been listed and run for the last 5 years. We were unable to transfer the reviews from the previous owners, but we anticipate continued 5 star reviews. We truly hope you embrace ALL that this lake property has to offer! ENJOY!

Why they chose this property

Lake Wapogasset is a beautiful, premier recreational and fishing lake. It’s close proximity to our home…and to the Twin Cities metro area make it especially appealing for us and our rental visitors. Amery and St Croix Falls are great communities…and offer great recreation and amenities for our guests! Away from the lake- there are bountiful community recreation, dining, shopping and other entertainment options.

What makes this property unique

This property is very spacious! Private beach area and a 32' dock. Our guests love the 3 deck areas, fire pit…and 2 large outdoor patios. It is absolutely perfect for larger groups…yet has excellent privacy and intimate spaces, as well.

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