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A two-story house with a balcony, a dock extending into a body of water, and a 'For Sale' sign. - Papa's Place (Chetek)
A cabin with a large window overlooking a lake and a dock. - Papa's Place (Chetek)
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, and a blue sofa. Large windows offer views of a frozen lake and forest. - Papa's Place (Chetek)
A gravel driveway leading to a garage with a white door, surrounded by trees and a lake view. - Papa's Place (Chetek)
A two-story house with a covered porch and a stone foundation. - Papa's Place (Chetek)
Papa's Place provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Papa's Place

  • Welcome to Papa's Place!

    Our comfortable 2 bedroom, 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 a book, throw your lines out, or watch the Hydroflites 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, and a couple blocks north is the public swim beach. The downtown area has antique stores, restaurants, bars, pubs and more, as well as a grocery store to get yourself stocked for your stay.



    There are plenty of fun places to boat to for lunch or a drink. Some of our favorite are Red's Grill and Bar (really good pizza), Pokegama Lakeside Cantina for upscale Mexican, or Gilligan's for a lively atmosphere. And they all have live music pretty often too! Our favorite is probably Phills Bar and Grill. A very casual place with a surprisingly amazing menu.



    We do not take dogs for allergy reasons, but there are local boarding kennels for your furry family members. Including Cozy Critter Kennel.



    We truly hope you enjoy Papa's Place in Chetek as much as we do.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Chetek, this vacation 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. Visit our Chetek travel guide
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Chetek, WI

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into calm water with a forested shoreline in the background.
    Lake Chetek
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a cityscape with buildings in the background.
    City Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chetek Area Museum
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Potato Lake
    20 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    36 min drive - 36.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • Lakeside Cantina
    6 min drive
  • Red's Eating and Drinking Establishment
    10 min walk
  • Fostbites Pub
    19 min walk
  • Gilligans
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Papa's Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Papa's Place located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Chetek and City Beach. Chetek Area Museum and Prairie Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Papa's Place Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a girls wknd. Easy walking distance to shops. Clean property and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome View of the Lake! Host was great and informative. Great Relaxing Place To Stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, clean, host communication good
Looking straight out from the home on Lake Chetek
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is amazing. There were three of us here for an ice fishing weekend. The place had everything we needed. And when I say it is right on the water, I mean it is right on the water. We had a great time. And we caught some really nice fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space with great lake views!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a beautiful place to go and spend time. This was our second year in a row at papa’s place. Had another great time! We went out fishing 5 days for a couple of hours each day and caught 15-20 crappies every time. Also a few bass and a couple of perch. Went golfing and played pickleball. Enjoyed our time. Thank you Karen and Collin!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and private you don't have to bring much because it is all thar. Everything is there except for food. Fish not biting be cause of the weather cool and windy.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This lake house is in a great location. There are parks nearby, easy lake access and downtown is only a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place! Great location, right on lake in quiet neighborhood. Well stocked. Especially enjoyed waking up to sunrise view from bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week with the kiddos. Papa’s place worked out perfect for us with an excellent location. Karen was also very helpful and responsive with any questions or anything we needed. We will be booking Papas Place on the regular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Nice spot. Had fun
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023