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Reviews of Lakeside cabin with Hot Tub and full kitchen! Sleeps up to 12 people.

Lakeside cabin with Hot Tub and full kitchen! Sleeps up to 12 people.
Tomah, WI

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tomah JP’s Gone Wild Pool
We were happy that the owner continued to plow the driveway during the huge snowstorm. We had to be out on the road by 7:30 AM on Saturday and the plow guy got us done early. Beds were very comfortable. The unit has definitely seen some ware. Kitchen island face is coming apart. One of the fallout of a sleepers when in couch form Is very broken down to the point where you sink into the couch. The table and chairs are very rickety. The hot tub was so nice on these cold days! Thank you for a great stay we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas
Thank you! Will def stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great location for a large group. There are 4 cabins available on this property. Our group rented Serenity, Haven, & Paradise. I stayed in the Paradise cabin which has the best view of the lake. Some nearby places to go/things to do that I recommend: St. Mary's Distillery in Cashton, Titanic Canoe Rental in Ontario, Murray's on Main for dinner in Tomah. The cabin was comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. Molter's grocery store is less than 10 min away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

John E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Only 4 Spoons, No Sundries, and many Mice
It's hard to tell from the VRBO listing, but this property requires you bring some of what I would consider "expected sundry items", including dish towels, dish rags, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, miscellaneous spices, etc. These aren't critical things, but they are relatively standard at many of the rentals I've stayed at before. The VRBO listing doesn't do a good job of making this clear, but the property owner is quick to draw this to your attention so you can cancel if you want (kudos to the property owner for being prompt with this communication as well). What is annoying is that the home only has 4 spoons though it sleeps 12... so bring spoons if you do book this property. The lack of stars and the lack of a recommendation really come down to the cleanliness of the home. When we arrived, we noticed a few mice droppings throughout; mainly in corners and under things like the microwave. Looking at prior reviews, we noticed others had mentioned mice, but hoped the property owner was aware of the problem and addressing it. Much to our dismay, after the first night at the house, we had some food raided by mice and found mouse droppings all throughout the kitchen area. I gave the property owner a call and while he was understanding, he did not make any concessions to compensate us for the compromised food nor did he indicate any effort would be made to address the rodent issue. I understand the house is in the country, but there are things you can do to knock down and outright eliminate rodent problems. I know because I have had mice in my home and I also live next to acres upon acres of corn fields so it's not an impossible task. We ended up getting a few mouse traps and caught a couple of mice over the next two nights. A few things to know, the internet is what is available in the country, so don't expect to stream movies, but it's more than sufficient to check emails from time-to-time. The property is actually on a beautiful private lake, the property manager is actually a very nice person as is the property owner. I actually feel somewhat bad for leaving a poor review, but there is a minimum standard of effort to maintain a clean property I expect. I can understand if there's a newly discovered rodent problem, but the complete apathy toward the known rodent situation from the property owner is the reason I can't recommend this rental to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari B., Pleasant Hill, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Secluded Location
This was a perfect location for our bike ride on the Elroy-Sparta trail! The cabin had everything that we needed and it was very peaceful to be able to have a campfire near the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lucas S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Location but Needs Updating
This was a nice location and had no issues other than with cleanliness. I think what happens is the place is cleaned to some degree after a stay but is then left in that state until the next guests arrive. There is a mouse problem that needs to be looked at as the bedding had holes and tears that would indicate mice. Also, found some baby mice within the bed and mice poop within the bathtub. It’s honestly a nice place to stay at but since it’s so far in the country it needs to be double checked before a stay if there’s a gap in bookings. Overall, I would still recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

amy v., St. Paul, Minnesota

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
It was a nice getaway cabin in the woods. Served its purpose and hot tub was a great amenity to have. Our biggest issue was the cleanliness of the house and the ants. Bathrooms were not very clean, bathroom rugs were disgusting and there was dirt on the walls, baseboards and corners. Large black ants infested the kitchen, all over the counters.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shakira M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay.
It’s a great place to stay if you’re just looking for a getaway and plan on staying in majority of your stay. Me and my friends enjoyed ourselves and even found cute pictures to paint and hung them up on the fireplace! we plan to make this a yearly trip to visit our pictures and add the date every year! just wasn’t much to do near by!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had lots of fun in this adorable cabin! The only thing I would say is that it would be nice to note that the only staircase is a narrow, winding one. We had one group member who could not navigate the stairs. We had her sleep downstairs, so the problem was solved, but if more of us had struggled it could have been an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful winter views
Overall we had a wonderful stay with 2 families here. Beautiful winter views, hiking, ice fishing and camp fires! Our biggest disappointment was the hot tub. When we initially opened it, there was a slight odor, and we did not go in it the first day, just let the jets run and see if it would get better, it did. The next day we used the hot tub, still a slight odor. The following day we tried to use the hot tub and when we opened the cover the odor was so bad, we were not able to use the hot tub. After alerting the owners of the odor, they said an odor usually means the water needs to be changed and it would take a day to warm back up. We found this odd because there was a sign on the wall stating the water is changed and disinfected after each stay, considering we used it 1 day. The other thing we didn’t realize when we booked (as stated in other reviews) was there is a spiral staircase which is not very child friendly or big/tall person friendly. Thankfully we did not need to use these often. The kitchen had almost all the necessities to cook meals, but there weren’t any regular drinking cups, consider packing some along with your TP, garbage bags etc. The peaceful environment of this home was a much needed getaway after the holidays and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2023
In all our years this is the first time we ever had an odor from the hot tub. We think they added something to the water. After they left we changed the tub (it was degusting). The filters were totally black. We had to throw them away. They also ripped the molding off one of the windows.

10/10 Excellent

Lucia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We had a great time at the Paradise cabin. Truly the pictures and descriptions don't do the cabin and property justice. My friends and I had a really wonderful time and I recommend this place for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in a beautiful area with dark skies perfect for stargazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet in Tomah, WI
The property was very peaceful and even though other families were at the other 3 locations, we had very little encounters with them. We were disappointed that the water trampoline was not there, which was partially the reason we had booked this location, but it wasn't a major problem. I only had one minor issue and the host responded immediately and listened attentively to what I needed to say.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for the price!
Three of us rented this property for a writing retreat and were pleasantly surprised with all of the amenities for the price point. The hot tub room is one of the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much for this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2023
This guest brought a dog in spite of the fact that it is clearly stated on the web site and their lease agreement that pets are not allowed. One of the beds with covered with thick with dog hair.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to getaway
This place is perfect if you are looking to get away to a peaceful lakeside spot. I loved that you still had pretty much anything you need 10 minute away. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Being in the off season it was very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Super fun weekend in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kristy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty area
Nice little area. Pretty place to stay during a snow storm. Spiral staircase a bit challenging for the older ladies. Overall nice place to stay in and cook and play games with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liridon U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place, would probably visit again!
Friendly/helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great base for our winter tubing getaway. Beautiful location with plenty of space for our family. We loved the hot tub and fireplace. Would like to go back for a stay in the summer so we can enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jessica N.

Fun family getaway
The place is nice, but could use some updating. Fresh paint, new decorations, etc. would go a long way. The hot tub wasn’t working the first night but the owner called the maintenance guy and he showed up to fix it that night. It didn’t work but he came back the next morning and had it fixed within 20 minutes. Great service! We were also offered extra late checkout for the inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views in a quiet spot
Beautiful views in a quiet spot for our family getaway over the holidays! Our boys loved the hot tub. A few items inside the house were a little worse for the wear, and updating the tone of the signs around the house to be more welcoming would be a good change, but overall we had a great time and the house served all of our needs. We even found a fun sledding hill on the property! Terry was super responsive to questions we had, and check-in/out couldn't have been smoother. We enjoyed our time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Comfortable stay with beautiful views
The property was cozy and comfortable, and the views were beautiful. This was an affordable & perfect place to spend a weekend away at.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Rebecca H., Madison, Wisconsin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location - home needs a good cleaning
The house is in a beautiful location and has a gorgeous view. It has a lot of potential but the house needs a good cleaning. There are dead bugs, cobwebs, and so much dust on the fans, vents, etc. The house smelled VERY musty when we arrived on Friday and didn't really improve over the weekend. A good deep cleaning and updating of some of the furniture, along with improving the tone of the many signs placed around the house would turn this into a 5 star review.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

Beautiful country setting
This was a great place for a long relaxing weekend. We loved the hot tub and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

J J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise at Birchlake
We enjoyed a few days at Paradise on Birch Lake. Weather was cold and rainy, but the hot tub and fireplace were great. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, plenty of room for 5 adults. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MEGAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Loved staying at this property. Plenty of room, loved the indoor hottub. Saw maybe 1 mosquito all weekend! Only thing I'd comment on was there was a board loose on the deck when we got there and dishwasher was full. Both weren't big deals, would def stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020