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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Brett's on the Lake

Bring your Boat! Celebrated local builders designed this house which sits on a spacious waterfront lot overlooking the picturesque view of Lake Eau Galle. The house has central air conditioning. Unwind by the firepit and watch the sun disappear. This is the place to dream, relax and enjoy the joys of nature. The fish are waiting to be caught! There is a rowboat and 3 paddle boats available to enjoy the scenic lake surroundings. Purchase your Wisconsin fishing license online .

Located approximately 75 miles (1.5 hours) Southeast of Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota.



The following is a list of area attractions:

Eau Galle Bar & Grill (0.2 miles) - family friendly with seating available.

Eau Galle Sportsmans Park (0.3 miles) - next to Eau Galle Lake and the Dam - has shelter with picnic tables and charcoal park grills - best place by a Dam Site!

Pine View Park (less than a mile by boat)(2 miles by car) - Eau Galle, Wisconsin - has picnic area with shelters, picnic tables, charcoal park grills with a beach / designated swimming area.

Eau Galle Cheese Factory & Gift Store (4 miles) - Eau Galle, Wisconsin - fresh cheese samples available and has purchase by the scoop ice cream cones!

Ryan's Sport Shop (7 miles) - Durand, WI - has fishing gear and bait for fishing

Corral Bar & Riverside Grill (7 miles) - Durand, WI - must see Mural / Lithograph if room is not occupied by an event

Nelson Cheese Factory restaurant (23 miles) - Nelson, Wisconsin - excellent reuben sandwiches

Buena Vista Park (34 miles) - Alma, WI - great view of the bluffs and Mississippi River.

National Eagle Center (26 miles) - Wabasha, Minnesota - All age groups will marvel at this destination - be sure to participate in a daily classroom program.

Lark Toys (33 miles) - Kellogg, MN - Top 10 coolest toy stores in the world - has mini golf, carousel, toys, workshop, bookstore, memory lane, curiosity shoppe, treats, cafe, llamas.

The Stone Barn (21 miles) - Nelson, WI - Weekend-only destination for wood-fired pizza served in a rustic barn overlooking fields & forest

Lake Pepin - view the lake from Pepin, Wisconsin (25 miles) or Lake City, Minnesota (39 miles)

Vino in the Valley (16 miles) - Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Red Wing Museum (42 miles) - 315 Main Street - Red Wing, Minnesota - must see worlds largest boot!

Crystal Cave (20 miles) - Spring Valley, WI - Wisconsin's Longest Cave!

Devil's Punch Bowl - (14 miles) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

Broadway Bowl bowling alley (19 miles) - Menomonie, WI

Lucette Brewery restaurant (17 miles) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts (17 miles) - Menomonie, WI

Wilson Place Mansion (18 miles)- Menomonie, WI

Wakanda Park (19 miles) - Menomonie, Wisconsin - outdoor swimming pool, Dunn County Historical Society Museum and wild animal game farm with buffalo, elk & whitetail deer.

Action City & Metropolis Resort (38 miles) - Eau Claire, WI

Childrens Museum of Eau Claire (35 miles) - Eau Claire, WI

Treasure Island Casino (54 miles) - Welch, MN - has a bowling alley

St. Croix Casino (58 miles) - Turtle Lake, WI

Feed My Starving Children (68 miles) - Eagan, MN

Minnesota Zoo (68 miles) - Apple Valley, MN

Como Zoo (69 miles) - St. Paul, MN

Mall of America (72 miles) - Bloomington, MN

Guthrie Theater (74 miles) - Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Institute of Art (75 miles) - Minneapolis, MN

Chanhassen Dinner Theaters (85 miles) - Chanhassen, MN

Valley Fair Amusement Park (86 miles) - Shakopee, MN


AIRPORTS:
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (CVRA) (39 miles) - Eau Claire, WI

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (73 miles) - St. Paul, MN

Rochester International Airport (RST) (80 miles) - Rochester, MN

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (284 miles) - Milwaukee, WI

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (336 miles) - Chicago, IL


TRAIN STATIONS:
Empire Builder Amtrak Station (40 miles) - Red Wing, MN

Union Depot Amtrak Station (64 miles) - St. Paul, MN

Winona Amtrak Station (65 miles) - Winona, MN


BUS STATIONS:
Greyhound Bus Station (28 miles) - Eau Claire, WI

Greyhound Bus Station (14 miles) - Menomonie, WI

Property manager

Brett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking / Vaping

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets Allowed - No Exceptions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: No parties / events / gatherings
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brett's Lake Apartment Eau Galle
Brett's Lake Apartment
Brett's Lake Eau Galle
Apartment Brett's on the Lake Eau Galle
Eau Galle Brett's on the Lake Apartment
Apartment Brett's on the Lake
Brett's on the Lake Eau Galle
Brett's Lake
Brett's Lake Eau Galle

About the neighborhood

Map
Eau Galle, WI

What's nearby

  • Eau Galle Cheese Factory Shop - 7 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout - 26 min drive
  • Lake Pepin - 41 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 51 min drive
  • Chaos Waterpark - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Corral Bar & Riverside Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roostertail Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Perkz Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brett's on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brett's on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brett's on the Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brett's on the Lake located?

Located on a lake, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Eau Galle is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eau Galle Cheese Factory Shop and Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Wakanda Water Park and Chippewa Valley Golf Club are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Brett's on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful few days at this rental. The rental listed is found as detailed in the description. The walk down to the water is steep but has a nice view from the top of the hill and house. During our stay we fished from the pier, used the paddle boats and row boat provided. The lake is not super busy and relatively quiet. Hung out by the fire pit and enjoyed relaxing. The kids and adults enjoyed playing the yard games provided. We went to a few breweries and cheese places that are close. Overall this rental is nice with good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori c.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful view
There was plenty of everything in the house. The town has a bar and church so if looking for night life this is not for you. If you want to sit and relax this is the place. The host put out paddleboats for us, and responded right away. He is updating things which will be good for future guests. We were all comfortable, never saw any neighbors. the walk to the lake is a steep hill, but we old ladies managed. He has a couple chickens and ducks which were fun to see. They were NOT noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Quiet location. Was easy to work with. Had everything we needed and more. Took the row boat out for adventure and even did some fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We really enjoyed our stay here! We went out on the canoe in the morning and it was so quiet and peaceful out there. The lake did get busier later in the afternoon with jet skiers and water skiers, people fishing etc. The ducks and chickens on the property were a nice surprise:) My son loved that. We will recommend this property to our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

catherine g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brett’s on the Lake
Brett’s home overlooks a pretty lake in a small village. The yard and view are wonderful. Brett provides lots of camp chairs, made for relaxing and soaking in the view. The kitchen and common areas are spacious. There are 1.5 baths and a washer and dryer, which we appreciated. Furnishings are casual, making it a great place for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overwhelming positive experience!
Our family enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed fishing from the shore and from the paddle boats. The neighborhood was quiet. I was really impressed with all of the extras like bags chairs, flotation vests, fire wood, soaps, paper products, and even coffee, tea, and hot chocolate! Great communication with the host! Wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake getaway
We enjoyed ourselves, beautiful view of lake. Downside was the hill to the lake and lifting the boat and paddle boat over rocks to get into the water. Stairs down the hill and to have a smooth flat area on the shore to pull the boat into the water would be a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We love Wisconsin! We had a short stay but enjoyed every minute. The property is spotless and has everything you might need. There’s a very picturesque view of the lake. The surrounding areas are all rolling hills, a rather gorgeous site. The town is very tiny but does offer 1 restaurant. It was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R., Madison

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic lake view
The house is very spacious, with 2 nice-sized queen bedrooms, and a 3rd for kids. Plus, the living room, (with a world-class lake view and fun bird feeders) can sleep 3 more adults. All that stuff you think you might need? Leave it at home. Camp chairs and life jackets galore. A smorgasboard of coffee. The hill is a bit steep down to the pier. Overall, wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We spent 3 nights at the property with our two teenage boys and really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and everything was as advertised in the listing. In addition, Brett was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake stay
Brett's property was just what we needed for a weekend away with our family. The house had all the things we needed to make ourselves at home (we forgot our shampoo!) and lots of extras. There is a washer and dryer available as well. The view from the living room is breathtaking, and we loved watching the birds at the bird feeders throughout the day. We also saw bald eagles all around the lake. We fished off of the small pier as well as took the canoe and rowboat out on the lake. He also has life jackets, paddles, folding chairs, etc. available. Brett was VERY responsive to questions and requests, and we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get together!
Brett's was perfect for our group of six, plenty of room to spread out and the lake and view were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful view and access to the lake!
Clean and simple. Plenty of space for a group. Brett was very quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend at Brett's on the Lake
Great house in a quiet village. Brett was very responsive and had the place set up for us on arrival. The boating and the view of the lake were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt right at home!
The property was perfect for our father's day getaway weekend! Felt like we were at home. The house was very clean, neat, organized and had all the essentials we needed. We enjoyed the view and our time out on the lake . The property manager quickly responded if we had questions and was very polite. Definitely looking forward to booking another stay and will recommend to family and friends!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Brett’s
The house was very clean, welcoming and comfortable. Brett was friendly and very responsive to questions. Definitely recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Jun-Li W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on lake
The location is great, right at the lake edge and short driving distance to some nice trails. Brett has boats that are super-easy to take onto the lake - and, maybe because it was cold though - the lake is very quiet and it doesn't appear like there are a lot of lakefront properties with motor boats/jetskis/etc if you prefer more peace. Brett keeps it stocked with firewood, etc. and was very responsive. The photos are very accurate, and the kids really enjoyed the open kitchen-living-dining space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
The check in process was very easy. The house was clean and had a beautiful view of the lake. We found plenty to do in the area and overall had a great time. The owner checked in to make sure everything was in good order
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We stayed at Brett’s place for a family get together and it was great. Everything we could have asked for - beautiful view, dock with canoes and paddle boats, fire pit, grill. The house was immaculate and stocked with what we needed. The bedrooms did get stuffy at night but it was also a humid weekend. We would definitely stay again and will recommend. Thanks for being a great host and for the maple syrup!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family & Friends Getaway
We had a wonderful time here! The house was clean, with great space from everyone. The kitchen had all we needed and more! Many great things were stocked. There were hand sanitizers and wipes throughout the living room and kitchen. The Wifi and cellular reception were great, which you don't always find in a small rural community. The lake so peaceful and fun for the kids. Brett had paddle boats, canoes, and a rowboat which the kids loved. He also gave us a tour around the lake on his pontoon! If you are looking for a family-friendly hideaway this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Lake get-away from the pandemic
The pictures are spot-on because the lake is really just like that - this house has to have the best view on this lake. The kids loved the paddle boats and were eager to get in the canoe and paddle around with me. The fish were awesome even though they were not really biting for us. The lake was quiet - a couple speedboats on the weekend but really very quiet. What's not pictured: 2 bald eagles flying over the lake. Hummingbirds and a rich assortment of local birds at the well-stuffed bird feeders outside the picture window. It's very clean inside -- so I've stayed a few places that were more of a fishing lodge but this place is very clean - great for my toddler to run around. Pricey maybe but to my eye very worth it to visit a quiet lake in northern Wisconsin.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Thanks Brett for a wonderful weekend. Your place was more than we expected. Beautiful view of the lake and the extra plus was the use of the boats. Everything was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and hospitality!
We choose this place as a nice getaway for our 12 yr old, 1 of her friends and our 6 yr old boy. We are glad we selected this place and will be back! Upon arrival, the home and lawn were remarkably clean. The view to the lake was right there when you walk in! Brett was a great host, attentive but he did not bother at all. He was a great resource for the questions we had and even took us on a boat ride around the lake! As an avid fisherman, I was pleased with the success we had fishing from the dock and even more success in the rowboat that was included! All safety and cleanliness matters were well addressed and the home is equipped with everything you need. We will absolutely be recommending this spot to our friends in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Tammy C.

Nice enough
Upon arriving for our 5 day stay, the lawn hadn’t been mowed in a week. Towels and linens were threadbare, so was glad I brought my own. The couches were covered in bedsheets, which was odd. The unit had one air conditioner in the house which was in the dining room - on the opposite ends of the bedrooms. Having the washer dryer available was nice. There is a 30 foot steep slope from the top yard to the dock and no steps. Was hard to enjoy the yard with the long grass and without tipping towards the lake. Could definitely use some new beds in the bigger bedrooms. The lakeshore wasn’t exactly swimmable for the kids. No ladder to get on the dock, had to walk over slippery rocks to get in/out the water. The lake is a glorified retention pond so after it rained the dock was under water and the water was so brown you couldn’t fish. It definitely didn’t feel like the effort was put in to spruce this property up at all. Also, the owner stopped by twice, unannounced (the whole point of going there was to have a social distance vacation) next time, just send a text that you will be on property on whatever days to fill the feeders and water the plants. I guess this is a fine place to stay if you just need a stopover and not some place that I would assume had all of the amenities of a lake house.

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Very nice lake house. The view is amazing. Has everything that you could want for entertainment. Very convenient location. Would recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020