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Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System

Family-friendly cabin in Merrillan

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Escape to this rural retreat, where a spacious living room with a wet bar and fireplace sets the tone for unforgettable gatherings. With an open concept layout, fully stocked kitchen, and huge fire pit area for bonfires and stories outside on 8 acres of land. Enjoy direct access to ATV/UTV trails from the property or explore nearby attractions like Wazee Lake Recreation Area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System

3 bedrooms (9 beds), 2 full baths, Full kitchen, Wet bar, Washer & dryer, Huge fire pit, Volleyball net, Wifi, Tornado Foosball table, Dart board, video games. The open concept layout features a spacious living room with a wet bar, fireplace, smart tv and foosball table which is open to the dining room and fully stocked kitchen for all your gathering needs. Or take the group outside to explore the 8 acres, the deck or fire pit area for bonfires and stories. The large gravel driveway connects to a circle turn around with plenty of parking for everyone, including trucks and trailers.

Direct access to the ATV/UTV and Snowmobile trails from the property! Located right in the middle of the Jackson & Clark County ATV and Snowmobile trail system. Many local recreational activities including the ATV/UTV trails, kayaking & canoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, skiing at Bruce Mound, boating at Lake Arbutus, and relaxing, exploring, or scuba diving at Wazee Lake Recreation Area. Short drive to 10 different Black River Landings, Lake Arbutus, Wazee Lake County Park (no motor lake with great beach, beautiful cliffs and nature trails) and multiple creeks with Class I to Class III rapids.

Licensed rental property by the State of Wisconsin and Jackson County.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Must be approved by Controlled Chaos LLC

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 neighborhood

Located in Merrillan, this cabin is in a rural area. Jackson County Historical Society Museum and 1897 Clark County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area and Sand Creek Brewery. Traveling with kids? Consider Jackson County Fair Grounds, or check out an event or a game at Milt Lunda Memorial Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Lake Arbutus - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Levis Mound Trailhead - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Jackson Correctional Institution - 29 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls - 31 min drive - 20.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Castle Hill Supper Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Humbird - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Merrillan Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mooch’s Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Doc’s Corner Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System located?

This family-friendly Merrillan cabin is located in a rural location, 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Levis Mound Trailhead and Lake Arbutus. Silver Mound is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

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Controlled Chaos Basecamp - centered between Jackson & Clark County Trail System Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cooper K.

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

Great place for a guys weekend

The house is perfect for getting together. Bedrooms are nice and very nice having two bathrooms. Pleny of seating in the living room and at dining table. Outside space is great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tj T.

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

Controlled Chaos

Awesome home with a lot of activities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Atv group

Been coming here for years. Always a great time and owner keeps it up to date and well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Rustic Riders

Nice location for riding ATV's for a group of friends ranging in age from 73-39. Liked fire ring and sat out all four nights around a fire. Thanks for sharing your house with us, and enjoyed the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tj T.

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

Controlled Chaos

We had a great time during our stay. The house had everything we needed and was located just outside Black River Falls. We were up there for opening weekend of deer season. Would highly recommend if you like the outdoors this place is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

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

Great place for guys retreat

Stayed three nights with a group of four friends. Hit the trails and played poker. Perfect location, layout and facilities for this! Newly built/renovated with all the accoutrements. Do yourself a favor and buy a frozen Jan’s pizza from a local place and cook it up in the on-prem pizza cooker. You won’t be disappointed! Highly recommend and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good facility great for a weekend trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fine little spot for the atv/utv crowd. Easily accessible to and from trail systems. Large spaces for folks trailering machines.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location. Rode in to breakfast every morning. Everything was great. Thanks for sharing Chaos with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN F.

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

fun place

Stayed here with family for a local Wedding at Garden Valley Gatherings in Ala Center, Lots of room and private setting. Would definitely rent again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

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

Annual ATV Trip

This location was perfect for our annual ATV trip. Convenient access to the trails. House had plenty of space. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute amazing place to stay!!! I can’t think of one negative thing to say. The amount of items that were provided is outstanding!! The lawn was not recently mowed but if your going to complain about that just pack up and go home!!! We actually preferred that since we were there side by siding and drove on the designated area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

UTV Fun!

We have 2 families of 4 with kids ages 15, 13, 12 & 8. The kids had a blast, lots of fun stuff to do. Sadly it was super hot with a heat advisory so we didn’t enjoy the large yard or fire pit :( swimming at Doc’s was a must. We will be back, we normally stay closer to Hatfield but enjoyed the change of scenery. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

CCBC

Great place. We'd definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Weekend getaway

This is my third time staying here and would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away and unwind
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse W.

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

Amazing!

Perfect place for a group to stay! We rode side by sides then came back for pizzas and a campfire at night! Highly suggest staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Weekend ride

Clean and located perfect for trail ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren C.

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

Nice family getaway

We enjoyed our stay, exploring the nearby town of Black River Falls and the excellent hiking trails nearby. The house had plenty of room and fun activities to do, even when it was too chilly and windy to enjoy too much time outside. Would like to come back in the summer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Nice for a group of people

Nice common area. Bathrooms and bedrooms were small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great trail cabin

We went as a group of adults to ride the ATV trail system. It is a great location right in the middle of the trails. We were able ti ride north one day and then south the next. Very spacious house with lots of seating and great space to stretch out and relax. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mitch G.

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

Memorial Weekend

Overall it was a nice place to stay. Good driveway for trailers and ease of getting around. Excellent location. Inside of place was nice and comfortable. Outside could use some improvements. The outside appearance could turn people away from how nice the place actually is. We will book again in future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

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

Controlled Chaos

This home was everything we needed for our deer hunting trip to Black River Falls. When we came in from hunting we played poker, old school video games, foosball tournaments, watched movies, and napped. We also enjoyed some of the local restaurants in town. The area seems to be excellent for riding ATV’s or snowmobiles. I would highly recommend this place for any looking for a fun vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Family Vacation

This property was perfect for our family vacation. It was my first time booking thru VRBO. It was fully stocked with pretty much everything (and more!) that we needed. Having a laundry room and fully stocked kitchen was very nice. And parking--oh my gosh--there was plenty of room for our vehicles and a large trailer without having to maneuver and back up whenever someone wanted to leave. Chris promptly answered all my questions when I booked. Would definitely rent from him again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Todd F.

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

Worst VRBO Ever

We arrived at Controlled Chaos and the first thing I see is the lawn had not been cut at all this year. The grass was so tall and the yard so wet it was unusable. When we first walked in we really liked the décor, but very quickly realized the property had not been cleaned. I don't mean it was not cleaned well........It had not been cleaned at all. Every bedroom reeked of body odor and one was so bad we just kept the door shut and didn't use it. There were used Q-tips on the floor in virtually every room, I won't go into detail on what my wife and our friends found on the bedding, suffice it to say the bedding had not been laundered. We found a dirty sock in a bunched up sheet at the foot of the bed, vomit in both bathrooms. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. The ladies cleaned and washed the linens for our beds so we could at least sleep in relative comfort, but the other beds stunk all weekend. Apparently a "workgroup" was in the house for two weeks prior. I reached out to the host after our stay to see if we could come to some kind or equitable resolution. Initially the communication was very responsive and he did offer to waive the booking fee and a free night stay with another booking of course. We should have been offered a full refund and a free "give me another chance" weekend. but when that was mentioned he ghosted me. In fairness, I wanted to give him a chance to make it right before I gave a bad review, but I guess money wins. Do not stay here!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Perfect

Perfect place for going riding! Stayed here last year and was so happy to get the same place this year. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022