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Lake side cabin with balcony and 20 ft dock
New 20 foot dock with bench seat.
Well-stocked kitchen includes Microwave, Coffee maker and new appliances.
Open living room with games, books, and Smart TV (no cable). Bring your log-ins!
Beautiful sunroom has table for 4, futon and comfy glider chair

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Chetek, WI
  • Lake Chetek
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • City Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Chetek Area Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rice Lake, WI (RIE-Rice Lake Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Papa's Place

Welcome to Papa's Place! Our comfy 2 bed, 1 bath, lakefront house with a beautiful sunroom. The entire house is yours to feel at home in. It is just steps down to the private dock and grassy lawn. The wrap around patio has a gas BBQ grill and plenty of seating. The balcony overlooks the lake where you can read, throw your line out, or watch the ski show just half block away- which is also where the public boat launch is.
Across the road is a public park with a large playground, a couple blocks north is the public swim beach. The downtown area has antique stores, restaurants, pubs and more, as well as a grocery store to get yourself stocked.
There are plenty of fun places to boat to for lunch or a drink. Some of our favorites are Red's Grill and Bar, Pokegama Lakeside Cantina, or Gilligan's. And they all have live music pretty often too!
We do not take dogs for allergy reasons, but there are local boarding kennels for your furry family members.

Property manager

Karen Yohe
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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Cozy cottage with access to Lake Chetek, perfect for relaxing

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
Cozy cottage with access to Lake Chetek, perfect for relaxing

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Chetek

Located in Chetek, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sioux Creek Golf Course and Sunset View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rockman's Woods and Chippewa Moraine Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.
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Chetek, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Chetek - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chetek Area Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Prairie Lake Townhall - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Potato Lake - 26 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fostbites Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Gilligans - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Joe’s B & B Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa's Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Papa's Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Papa's Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa's Place located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Chetek and City Beach. Chetek Area Museum is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Nice vacation cottage

Host was very helpful and responsive. Everything was clean and organized. My family was very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Great place to stay

Had another fun trip to papas place! Plenty of room for us and easy excess to town and the lake. We love the spot! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

A great place to stay

Great location and we had great weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Papa's Place

Awesome cabin, near great public boat launch, and close to town. Property clean with great view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Fantastic cabin - Great fishing

This fantastic cabin right on the lake has everything you need at your finger tips. You could not get a better view and town is just 5 minutes away. My husband and I were very comfortable and the fishing was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Perfect spot

Great spot with an amazing view! My family enjoyed relaxing at the cabin very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

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

Quaint, Cute, Comfortable!

Papa’s Place was adorable. The perfect size for a family of four. The bath towels were the best we have ever had in a VRBO and the water pressure was amazing! The beds are all nice mattresses and the furniture is clean and comfortable. The dock is really nice and the view is lovely. There is a park right across the street that our kids enjoyed and a beach just up the street! Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Great Escape!

Great place on the lake. Quiet and restful. Enjoyed the full moon over the lake!!! We would return again…enjoyed very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

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

On THE Water

Excellent stay & location. Easy lake access. Very clean & comfortable! Temporary big parking lot right across street was helpful. So much fun watching the Chetek Hydroflites perform & practice from deck & adirondack chairs! Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

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

Great location!

Nice spot. Had fun
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great remote work location

This was an excellent place to stay to work remotely and to visit with family who live in the area. Who wouldn’t enjoy a beautiful lake view from their “office” window. Very quiet neighborhood with everything needed for my stay very close at hand.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Mount Horeb

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

Great

Though it rained the entire week we still had a very nice visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay at Papa’s Place!

Myself and a couple of buddies came up for a guys ice fishing weekend. Papa’s place was the perfect spot for us and the location was great. Owners were awesome and with great communication. Will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura H.

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

Hunting/Fishing Trip

This is the second year we've stayed at Papa's Place. Love the location and property. Have had an ongoing issue with some sort of critters in the walls causing a shortage of sleep. Brought this to the attn. of Karen and she has identified working on the problem. If hunting in the area again, it is likely we would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

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

Clean and relaxing

The property was just like the pictures and is conveniently located. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and dock and the views from inside the home. The home has been updated throughout and worked well for our group of 6. The only issue we had was with the wifi which did not work while we were there. We communicated to the host and she said she would look into it so hopefully it will work for the next guests. Overall, we would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S., Minneapolis, MN

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

Great little cabin!

This is a great little cabin on Lake Chetek near the ski show. The girls loved jumping off the dock and swimming and having smores by the fire. Owner is a great communicator. Close to town. We walked to get coffee and ice cream. Perfect for 3-4 people!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ron L.

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

Great little lake place

Overall we really enjoyed our time at this nice place on the lake. If you want to be close to the lake with terrific views then this place could be for you! We had fun looking out at the lake from inside as well as outside down by the dock. At the time we were there it was extremely quiet, which we liked. It was very clean inside with the only issue being that whoever cleaned it before our arrival left the dirty linen by the front door when we walked in. Otherwise everything looked and felt clean. I seen a previous review by another guest about hearing a critter in the wall. The owners did seem to be implementing a process to eliminate the issue, however we did also hear a little something in the wall a time or two at night, but it wasn't any big deal at all for us. In the end this was a really great, fun place for us to stay. Good memories made!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

2023 Bear Hunt

Everything was great... Super attentive host. Great communication and assistance w/minor problem. We will hopefully be able to utilize this property again. Thank you for the hospitality!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Darwyn M.

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

Disappointed

We were extremely disappointed in the condition of Papa’s Place. Both inside and outside have not been cared for. The cabin was very dirty inside…has not been fully cleaned in a very long time. The view could have been lovely but the windows were dirty and full of bugs. We also had ants in the kitchen. We only used the fridge. The window air conditioner in the living room kept the cabin cool but was loud. There was a musty smell coming from somewhere. The outside area was in disrepair and dirty as well. We sat on the dock one evening to watch the water ski show but otherwise didn’t spend time outside. The wood deck needs painting and some wooden steps approaching the cabin are not safe.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Yohe

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We are avid outdoorsmen with a big emphasis on bass fishing. We both have been fishing, camping, hiking, and exploring since childhood and have had a dream of owning a place on a lake for many years. The pieces finally fell into place and then we found this unique house. Having years of landlord experience behind us, we wanted to pivot into hosting. It has been really fun getting everything set up for our future guests, and look forward to sharing our lakefront retreat with you and yours.

Why they chose this property

Papa's Place is unique in the way that it is tucked into shoreline with great views and space, but only minutes away from all the activity that Chetek offers. The house is 850 sq. ft., but feels open and roomy. The boat launch is in walking distance, so getting set up is easy. Downtown is a few minutes drive, and there are multiple restaurants to choose from. Chetek is charming! Come check us out.

What makes this property unique

The location is fantastic! Centrally located between downtown, the public boat launch, a swim beach, and a public park. Not to forget the lake is right outside our window! You are right in the mix of all that Chetek offers.

Languages:

English

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