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Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck

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You can look forward to a water park, a garden and a hot tub at Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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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‚ and the 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 Devils 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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests must be 25 years of age. Any guest under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entirety of the stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Baraboo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Devil's Lake State Park and popular attractions include Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah's Ark Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and Ochsner Zoo. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Baraboo travel guide
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Baraboo, WI

What's nearby

  • Al. Ringling Mansion
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Al. Ringling Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ochsner Zoo
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Circus World Museum
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kwik Trip
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive
  • Wendy's
    4 min drive
  • Balanced Rock Winery
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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 centre of Baraboo, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center, Al. Ringling Theatre and Al. Ringling Mansion. Ochsner Zoo and Circus World Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Dog-friendly downtown home with hot tub & deck Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home, close to Devils Lake

Lovely Home, Great Location, room enough for the whole family
From a partner site

8/10 Good

This was an amazing house.

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

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!!!