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Shalom Retreat.

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Birnamwood, WI
  • Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Granite Peak Ski Area
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Wausau, WI (AUW-Wausau Downtown)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shalom Retreat.

Enjoy a stay in the cottage in the big woods! The lane leading to it winds a half mile back from the road. This place will be a highlight because of everything from the spacious yard surrounded with woods, kitchen fully stocked with dishes, open, cozy living room and cute bedrooms. It is a family friendly place including a Foosball table, board games and toys. Also has a picnic table and backyard fire pit (firewood included) or you can choose to grill your favorites on the covered back porch. This cottage is only 30 minutes from Granite Peak, Rib Mountain, Wausau, and Cedar Rapids. It’s in a friendly, small neighborhood. Ice Age trail access points are within a couple miles. Only 7 miles away from Birnamwood, which includes a gas station, Dollar General, and Chet and Emil's which has a restuarant and bowling. Chet and Emil's have made Birnamwood famous for their broasted chicken. Only a 12 minute drive from Norrie Lake and Mayflower Lake which provides boating, fishing and swimming options. The Plover River (a trout stocked river) winds thru the woods behind the house in the DNR land. Also including a spring fed pond. Or enjoy the Mountain Bay biking trail which is only 7 miles from Shalom Retreat. The Eau Claire Dells Park is only 6 miles away where you can hike, swim, and enjoy the outdoors. For a winter activity, visit Sylvan Hill in Wausau for some great family snow tubing! Also Granite Peak for snowboarding and skiing! For fun, local places to enjoy your time at, check out my guidebook at: https://abnb.me/hjdJ5cg2gsb

Property manager

Beulah Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets must stay off furniture and carpet.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking indoors

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Birnamwood

Located in Birnamwood, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center and Langlade County Fairgrounds are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Ol' Western Village and Cedar Creek Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Williams Park, or check out an event or a game at Sylvan Tubing Hill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Birnamwood, WI

What's nearby

  • Dells of the Eau Claire County Park - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Rib Mountain State Park - 32 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 33 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Granite Peak Ski Area - 34 min drive - 41.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Emma Kait's Coffeehaus - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Melody Mill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Gentlemens Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trucks Place Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Bay Winery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shalom Retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Shalom Retreat. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shalom Retreat. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shalom Retreat. located?

This family-friendly Birnamwood cottage is located on a river, 7 mi (11.3 km) from Dells of the Eau Claire County Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Ho-Chunk Gaming and Museum of the Wittenberg Area Historical Society. Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center and Langlade County Fairgrounds are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great spot, nice and quiet

Very nice, quiet, and outfitted with all the necessities for a quick family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nell M.

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

Cozy and spacious

This property is stocked with everything you need. It is cozy and spacious with lots of room for our family of five. Kids loved all the toys and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

January Ski Trip

This property was great for a decent sized group. The only issue is that it is far from town, but the drive to Granite peak isn’t too bad. Overall, a great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

A great place to stay

Every year a group of my friends rent this place to spend a weekend playing board games and D&D, and it's always well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae T.

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

Cozy house

Bit out of the way but great place. Host responded really quickly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel N.

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

Beautiful area

A lot of family time and great memories
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HWolsdorf

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

Great Stay!

This place is an easy 5 star! Everything comes as advertised and owner is very helpful! Great overnight stay that we would come back to if in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

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

Great Place!

Everything at the Shalom Retreat was as advertised or better! Communication with our host was terrific, and we would definitely stay here again if we needed a place in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makela G.

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

Relaxing

Wonderful property, for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Lovely Getaway Space

This home was even cuter in person than in the pictures! It was very easy to check in/check out and there was enough space for our family of 5. The kids liked having their own rooms and played with some of the board games. They also had fun exploring the woods. It was very close to the location where we went skiing, so it was an easy commute to and from.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great place

We spent one night here after attending the Birds in Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau (great show!). We didn't arrive until well after dark, but it was relatively easy to find if you pay attention to the house signs. Easy to access, well stocked, comfortable beds, big kitchen table, coffee in the morning. Everything was great - we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia V.

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

We’ll be back!

This is a perfect location for our group to stay every year for the Wisconsin Deer hunt. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Great Place

We're a group of friends that now live all over the state, and every fall we get together for a weekend to hang out and play board games. We've stayed here a couple of times, and it's been great whenever we have.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mousumi C., Chicago, IL

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

loved the cottage

very nice and well supplied apartment - it has everything we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

600 club Bowling Tournament

2nd visit to Shalom Retreat. Was as wonderful this time as last. Hostess is efficient and prompt at dealing with minor issues that arise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls weekend

This house was perfect for our group of 6 women. We would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres V., ILLINOIS

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

Family reunion

This house had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelene R.

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

Family reunion

Very clean and comfortable. AC worked great on hot days. Lovely, peaceful yard to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gina a., River Falls USA

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

Good property

We were in town for an event and we all wanted to stay together and this accommodation was just great Owner was expedient with their responses and it was very clean! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Nature Getaway

Extended family all joined together to celebrate birthdays, and just get away. We loved the big yard, picking fresh raspberries for our breakfast, the fire pit, excellent coffee bar, and more. Having the dog stay with us was- major bonus-as he was thrilled to have his “pack” all under one roof. The host was great at communication, and even let us stay a couple extra hours to get one more hike and fishing trip in. We appreciated the ample supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, etc).we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick R.

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

nice

great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa K.

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

Great getaway

Perfect for my sister and I to meet with our families so we could celebrate a belated Christmas! Plenty of room to gather. Kitchen had everything we needed for dishes and glassware- coffee bar a bonus for coffee and hot chocolate in the morning. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Great spot for a quiet stay

We were in town to visit family and this was a great option for three generations to be under one roof! The yard provided lots of fun for badminton and watching wild life. Plenty of toys for our 11 month old! The house had great amenities and the linens were so soft! Location was great - close to the Eau Claire Dells and just a short drive to Wausau. The host was quick to respond and very kind. We'll definitely be staying here again on our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olgica D.

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

Very nice

Our family stayed there over a weekend. It’s a lovely and clean home. The owners made sure that everything that we could possibly need is there. They also left clear instructions on how to check out. The house is surrounded by beautiful nature. We enjoyed our stay there and would like to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Wonderful retreat near hiking trails

We loved this property. We had 5 adults and 2 kids, 7 and 10 years old. One of the adults and the 2 kids hung out at the house while 4 of us hiked many miles of the Ice Age Trail. The kids joined us for a few miles at the Dells of the Eau Claire and then went back to the property to play and hang out. We had a fire in the fire ring, played croquet, and ladder golf. The house was immaculate. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Beulah Martin

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Why they chose this property

Here is a list of things we provide for your stay!
Kitchen supplies:
 Several sizes of kettles
 Cooking pot and tea kettle
 2- 9×13 glass baking pans
 1- 8×8 glass baking pan
 Two sizes of skillets
 Pizza pans/cookie sheets
 Crock pot
 Popcorn maker
 Cooking utensils
 Toaster
 Serving/mixing bowls
 Electric skillet
 Measuring cups and spoons
 Water pitcher and cups
 cheese/ veggie shredder
 Colander
 Cutting boards/knife set
 Can/jar opener
 Plates/drinking cups/silverware
 Some disposable table wear
 Plastic cups and bowls
 A few common spices
 Salt, pepper, oil
 Keurig with selection of pods, (including hot chocolate pods)
 Sugar and creamer for coffee
 12 cup coffee pot and filters, coffee grinds available
 Coffee mugs
 Dish rags and towels
 Hot pads
 Aluminum foil and plastic wrap


Bedrooms and bathroom:
 First Aid kit
 Extra blankets for each bed, in the closets.
 Box fans
 Bedding for the couch, if you want to sleep an extra person there
 Bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths
 Arm & Hammer body wash/shampoo/conditioner combo in the showers
 Hairdryer
 Ironing board and iron
 A few alarm clocks
 A few nightlights

Indoor games:
 Foosball
 Toys for kids ( blocks, ice cream stand, cars, etc.)
 Blokus, Taboo, Spot it, a puzzle, and more

Outdoor:
 2 patio chairs on covered porch
 Grill and utensils with propane tank provided on covered porch
 Picnic table (a table cloth is in cupboard by oven)
 campfire pit
 Firewood- (after first the 2 free bundles, it is $5 per bundle)
 In the winter a snow shovel is provided, as well as ice melt for walkways
In the shed:
 A few balls, stroller and ride on toy
 Newspaper and lighter for campfire
 4 lawn chairs
 Ladder ball

Languages:

English

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