Title: Birch Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Birch Cottage ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92600000/92595200/92595120/b2702e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92600000/92595200/92595120/1d0a5dbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92600000/92595200/92595120/b98b60ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92600000/92595200/92595120/06a60c33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92600000/92595200/92595120/9d16322f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Birch Cottage and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace £137 includes taxes & fees 24 Sept - 25 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Birch Cottage We invite you to come and stay at our newly renovated 2BR home on the northwest side of Wausau. The house is located in a safe quiet neighborhood close to everything: 7 minutes drive to Granite Peak, 5 minutes to downtown, and 5 minutes to Aspirus Hospital. Coffee shops, bars, restaurants and convenience stores are all within easy walking distance. High speed internet/wifi. Huge 75” SmartTV with surround sound for enjoying the big game or watching your favorite show. New super comfortable beds and furniture throughout the house. Brand new kitchen, bathroom and hardwood floors. Garage with plenty of space to park your car, store ski gear, bikes, kayaks, etc. Pet friendly with a large, securely fenced in yard with ample room for your furry friend to run around and play outside. Stainless steel fire pit in backyard with firewood available for free. Blackout blinds in both bedrooms for visiting night shift workers. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules All dogs must be crated if left unattended inside the house. Excessive dog hair on furniture or bedding as per the cleaner will result in a $50 fee. Guests must be over the age of 21 to participate in the wine exchange. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: Dogs must be crated if left alone in the house. ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.97433%2C-89.64531&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-sC8_p9e8EgAYyM_SDNqwYvPpPo=) Wausau, WI #### What's nearby - Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Rib Mountain State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles - Granite Peak Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles - Sylvan Tubing Hill - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Glass & Grain House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birch Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Birch Cottage? > As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birch Cottage on 24 Sept 2025 start from £136.93, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wausau-Hotels-NEWLY-RENOVATED-House-Near-Downtown.h92595120.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Birch Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Birch Cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Birch Cottage located? > Situated in Wausau, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wisconsin River, Marathon County Historical Museums and Westwood Conference Center. Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birch Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth H. 24 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We had a great time in Wausau. The property was perfect for our needs. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regan C. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it!! My friends and I loved staying here!! The property was clean, organized, and ##### Regan C. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda J. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location in Wausau. All the amenities you need including a beautiful-private backyard. Very clean. A wine refrigerator, tried one that I will buy again. Such a cool idea! We had everything we needed. Highly recommend this home. ##### Brenda J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne P. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Home In A Quiet Neighborhood A lovely home in a nice, quiet neighborhood. We never watched a 75” tv before, with surround sound. We enjoyed that experience. ##### Corinne P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah J. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Auntie weekend Great house and location ##### Sarah J. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raynaldo R. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay in May Perfect spot for family of 3 and a papillon. We will definitely stay again next we're in Wausau. Very cozy and very clean. ##### Raynaldo R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie M. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Little House This was the perfect place to stay for our little family! It was very clean and the fenced in backyard was perfect for our pup. The neighborhood was very quiet and close to everything. ##### Katie M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed J. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birch Cottage is Awesome!!! Your house is amazing, neat, comfortable, homie, and really really cool! We loved our stay and will be back next time we’re in Wausau or when we go skiing at Granite Peak (which was also awesome and very close to the Cottage!).Thank you, Cheers, and Happy New Year!The Jalinske Family ##### Ed J. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl S. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retreat with modern amenities This is our second stay at the Birch House and we keep discovering new little thoughtfull amenities that made our stay more comfortable. This stay we noticed the fabulous shower head (we will have to install in our own home). Also, the preset cooler temperature at night made for the most restful sleep. Thanks again for sharing your home!!! ##### Cheryl S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy S. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway We stayed for 2 nights. We had a medical appointment and went to a musical at the grand theater. ##### Sandy S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex S. 6 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, will come again next year Great place,! Owner is amazing. It was very hard to find a place that allows cats. ##### Alex S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans E. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work trip Repeat guest at this great location. I regularly visit Wausau for work and this is much more comfortable than staying in a hotel. Great neighborhood and the house has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard. ##### Hans E. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire K. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comforts of home This place is great! Well organized and super clean! We felt right at home in this cozy, quiet spot. Highly recommended! ##### Claire K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki B. 20 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable home! My husband was having surgery at the Aspirus hospital near by. I needed a place to stay in the evenings so I could get some rest. This was a really nice home and I felt so comfortable here. ##### Vicki B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans E. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Back for another stay for work. Ongoing improvements are great, now there is a charcoal BBQ and nice outdoor furniture for chilling in the sun. I’ll be back in a few weeks! ##### Hans E. Stayed 15 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina B. 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay This property in very good location. Clean and cozy house with garage. Our pet enjoyed fenced backyard. Definitely will stay again. Host was very responsive even though they were abroad. Highly recommend it. ##### Marina B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan P. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wausau cottage I kinda don’t want to even tell about this home because we want it available for our next trip lol. It is the cutest little house with amazing neighbors. The fenced yard was perfect. We loved the entire experience. The host was great, we will attempt to book this home everytime we are in the area. ##### Susan P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica T. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home, very clean, updated & welcoming Loved our stay, the home is beautiful and fit our family of 4 + 2 dogs very comfortably. The listing does not do it justice. The hosts made the check in process super easy and their communication was excellent. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again, thanks K & H. ##### Jessica T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph B. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Sweet Little Place! An excellent place to stay and highly recommended! Everything was perfect for us; the communication with hosts, convenience, price, pet friendly and super clean. Located in a safe and quiet neighborhood. Lots of extras was certainly a nice touch. Walking distance to Westsider Lounge was a big plus for us! We will def be coming back again. Thank you! ##### Joseph B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Z., Deerfield, IL 8 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring skiing at Granite Peak Visited this amazing place in March. Close to the mountain (7-minute drive). Cozy and clean. You will find there everything you need for a comfortable stay and much more. Highly recommended. Hope to stay at this house next ski season too. ##### Michael Z. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne Sippl C. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just like old times in Wausau This house is in a convenient area, handy to everything Wausau has to offer, like Sam's Pizza! Close to the highways, groceries and downtown restaurants and attractions. It even comes with your own bunnies in the yard. The washer and dryer, Large fridge in the garage and huge tv make this suitable for long stays. The best!! downtown. ##### Jayne Sippl C. Stayed 26 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria E. 31 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Home Rental! This is a lovely home, exceptionally clean and updated, the beds are comfy, the kitchen is lovely and functional, and the yard is perfect for dogs. We were able to comfortably sleep a family of four and cook family meals. The hosts were very communicative and it was easy to check in. We cameto ski at Granite Peak and it was close. Loved the recomendations for Biggby Coffe and dinner at Red Eye Brewing. Great stay! ##### Victoria E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans E. 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than advertised I stayed for two weeks for business. Super nice and comfortable place to stay. Much nicer than staying at my regular hotel. I’d say the photos under represent how nice it is. Ping Pong table in the basement is a nice touch! Loved the record player and ability to use my phone with the bluetooth surround system for music. Will definitely stay again. ##### Hans E. Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel J. 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering The amenities of the house spoke to us, fenced yard for a dog, recently renovated, and nice residential area. The house is only 5 minutes from downtown and easy access to Hwy 51. We loved the hardwood floors and the many updated interior design features/fixtures. We will book this place the next time we visit family in Wausau. ##### Joel J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley M. 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Cutest Scandi Ski Home Located less than 10 minutes to Granite Peak, the Birch Cottage was the perfect home base for our weekend ski getaway. Hans and Kristen’s home had everything you could want and more in a rental, plus the cutest Scandi decor. The hosts were extremely responsive and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend their place and will definitely rebook on future trips! Thank you Kristen and Hans! ##### Ashley M. 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