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Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck

Summary:

Balsam House



The Space:

When it's time to treat yourself to a well-deserved vacation away from home, there is no better retreat than this private, two-story getaway perched in the hills above downtown Baraboo! This splendid retreat feels secluded, yet it's close to several attractions. You are within easy walking distance of downtown’s many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, as well as Circus World, the Baraboo Riverwalk, and Ochsner Park Zoo. By car, you are within a short drive of many fantastic year-round attractions, including Devil's Lake, Wisconsin Dells, Lake Wisconsin, International Crane Foundation, skiing at Cascade Mountain, and Devil’s Head Resort. This adorable hillside cottage has charming architecture and a view of downtown Baraboo and the bluffs. The beautifully decorated living area provides you with a fantastic spot to unwind and create everlasting memories with your loved ones. Wind down on the designer sofas and stream movies and shows on the smart TV using your own accounts. When mealtime comes, you will be thrilled with the well-appointed chef's kitchen and stylish dining set designed by Blu Dot. The kitchen has gorgeous green cabinets throughout and all stainless steel appliances that will make cooking a breeze, including a cute coffee area. Outside, a tree-lined view deck offers a wonderful spot to sip your morning coffee or enjoy an evening drink while taking in the scenery. There is also a hot tub next to an outdoor dining patio with a view of downtown Baraboo and the bluffs. Sleeping arrangements include two bedrooms on the main floor and two bedrooms on the upper floor. Things to Know As of April 2025, there is a built-in AC system using mini-splits with wall units in each bedroom as well as common areas. The fireplace is not available for guest use. This property is managed by VueStay Vacations

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5246237vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Baraboo

Located in Baraboo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah's Ark Waterpark. Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and Ochsner Zoo are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Baraboo, WI

What's nearby

  • Al. Ringling Mansion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Al. Ringling Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ochsner Zoo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Circus World Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 19 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bella Vita - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck on 14 July 2026 start from NZ$532, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck located?

Located in the heart of Baraboo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center, Al. Ringling Mansion and Al. Ringling Theatre. Ochsner Zoo and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is super cute and so nicely decorated. You can tell the owners know what people need for a comfortable stay. They had everything we could need and the management service was very accommodating when we had a small issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home plenty of room very clean enjoy our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Lovely home, close to Devils Lake

Lovely Home, Great Location, room enough for the whole family
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Great house for a short getaway

The house is beautiful and cute and clean. The hot tub is a very nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cory H.

This was an amazing house.

House was in a good area, there was plenty of towels and other items for us to use.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Charming New Remodel

The house was absolutely charming. It was newly remodeled and everything was in great condition. Dishes, knives, and silverware was also new. Loved the location, plus the outdoor privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Perfect for the holiday!

The house had everything our family needed. We loved to be able to walk to charming downtown Baraboo. We would absolutely rent this house again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo G.

Easley peasey

The home was exactly what was pictured on website. Clean, organized, and nothing extra was needed to have a pleasurable stay. There was enough towels for a family of 7 and amenities to be able to comfortably return the property to its original condition when we had to leave. 10/10 would consider to rent again for next summer. Homely
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Great home

Awesome home with lots of character. House was clean and accommodated to our family of four with no issues. Great host with top notch customer service. Close to downtown Baraboo and restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a very nice property. Pictures were exactly how the place showed up. The only bummer was the garbage disposal wasn’t working and we had to fix it as the troubleshoot options didn’t work. There was also no body wash or shampoo in the downstairs bathroom. But everything else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home and that it matched the pictures well. We are sorry to learn about the trouble you experienced with the garbage disposal. We appreciate you trying the troubleshooting steps, and we apologize for any inconvenience this caused during your stay. We will be sure to notify our local team so they can address this promptly. Thank you also for letting us know about the missing body wash and shampoo in the downstairs bathroom. We strive to provide all essential amenities, and your feedback helps us improve for future guests. We’re glad that, overall, you had a good experience, and we hope to welcome you back to a flawless stay next time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Charming Home

The house was perfect for our family of five when we stayed in Baraboo for a wedding. The location is close to town, but very peaceful and quiet. We found everything we needed, including great coffee, a TV for streaming, and plenty of big fluffy towels. We had a great experience, and would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heather H.

Vacation in Baraboo

Nice house with nice sitting area outside. House was clean beds were comfortable. There is no central air, but there are window units in all the windows.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Beautiful Home

Such a wonderful home right up the street from downtown Baraboo. It was great for my wife and I, our toddler, my parents, and our pup! Plenty of common space for hanging out, including a beautiful porch. The walk into town is super quick, but it is a bit of a steep uphill coming home. Also easy access to Devil's Lake. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Matt, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have another chance to host you for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

Charming and cozy home

This home is beautiful inside and out. The leaves were just starting to change, which made it even prettier. It’s close to everything, but tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. The house sits high on a hill and the views were amazing. The neighborhood it’s nestled in is very nice and I always felt safe. Highly recommend this house as a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Sister Weekend

Perfect for the 7 sisters to bond for the weekend Only drawback was initially finding our way into it and then when our pizza delivery person also had a difficulty finding us. Otherwise nice location for walking to the downtown area for shopping , food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday

Coffee and things in the fridge were expired. Corners and under furniture did not seem cleaned for a while. Needed a warning about turning on the heat in upstairs bedrooms as the central heat did not seem to bring heat into the upstairs bedrooms. (Doors were closed when we arrived making it so so cold)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the maintenance and cleanliness issues you had. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect, and when issues occur, we make every effort to resolve them quickly and efficiently. Our local operations manager is aware of all your concerns, and we will follow up to ensure that all your concerns will be resolved. Our team will also ensure that additional care is taken when cleaning the home between reservations. We hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Melina M.

Not a comfortable house!

The house a big disappointment. There is a big bug/critter problem all around and no proper “partial A/C” units in the rooms. I took this house because I needed to make sure it was a comfortable house as I had a family trip planned with my in-laws who are elderly, disabled and have other conditions. I specifically asked questions to the representative from Vacasa to make sure they would accommodate my guests but it was far far from comfortable. We all woke up with bug bites especially my kids upstairs and the AC units DO NOT work as they should! It was a vacation we were all looking forward to that ended badly and I will never book through Vacasa!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2024
We highly appreciate your review, Melina. We have brought your feedback to the local operations manager to look into the concerns regarding upkeep. Steps have been taken to make the necessary improvements, such as ensuring there are no bugs in the home and that the AC units are working properly. We value your feedback and hope to exceed your expectations in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not quite what I was expecting.

This place has a great location in relation to Wisconsin Dells. However, upon arrival we were greeted with cobwebs, dust on the fans, dirt on the floor, filthy air-filters on the air conditioner units, stained and slimy shower curtain, spiders in the upstairs bathroom and a sign by the sink that stated if we wanted our plates, cups and silverware to be sanitary we needed to wash anything before we used it. For the price we paid for a weeks stay this place was beyond pathetic. Oh, and don't forget that they didn't make it a priority to let you know that this place DOES NOT come with a washer or dryer on the property. How inconvenient is that for a family of 6, coin operated in the listing means "go find a launder mat down the street." We were not given enough TP, paper towels or Kleenex. We mentioned all this and they sent out a cleaning lady who stayed for 5 minutes and complained the whole time she was there. The hot tub area was covered with bird droppings, leaves, weeds and dirt was everywhere. We wanted our kids to be able to use this area so it was up to us to sweep, clean and hose down the entire area before use. All I can say is that for the cleaning fee we were charged we felt cheated. So, needless to say our expectations were NOT met at this property. Word to the wise-look at all reviews and all the small print before booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay. We sincerely apologize for the numerous issues you encountered during your visit. This is certainly not the standard of cleanliness and service we strive to provide. We are sorry to hear about the cobwebs, dust, and dirt you found upon arrival, as well as the condition of the air filters and shower curtain. Additionally, the presence of spiders and the sign by the sink are unacceptable. We understand how frustrating it must have been to deal with these issues, especially after a long journey. We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of a washer and dryer in our home. We understand that this is particularly challenging for a family of six. We will ensure that our listings are clearer in the future to prevent such misunderstandings. We are also disappointed to hear about the condition of the hot tub area and the inadequate response from our housekeeping team. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will address this with our team to prevent it from happening again. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to our home in the future.

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