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Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fitness facility
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down!

This home is a skier's paradise. The home is at the base of Rib Mountain State Park. Very short drive to the top of Granite Peak where you can park and ski down. Ride the chair lifts back to the top when you are done for the day and drive home to warm up by the indoor fireplace, or for the brave ones, by the outdoor firepit.

Rib Mountain Log home near state park featuring updated open concept kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, kitchen island with granite snack bar. Awesome screened porch overlooking backyard fire pit for enjoying the amazing fully treed lot. Lots of wild life make their way through the backyard. Main level boasts 3 bedrooms and bathroom. The lower level has a spacious family room with fireplace and huge lower level bedroom! Attached two car garage and finished 30x30 heated detached garage is excellent for a private room for the children to play and or game room. We do have extra Queen size air mattresses that can be used in this building, however, there it must be noted that there is no running water in the extra building. The building is set up with poker tables, a bar area, scooter for kids to ride and lounge area. There are two separate rooms in the building that can be used for extra sleeping arrangements or play area. Hardwood floors and new carpeting through out the home.

There is a locker area for all your outdoor gear/ski equipment/fishing equipment etc. There are also extra skis and boots for your little ones to use while you are visiting.

The house is a 4 bedroom house (plus much more if you count the detached 3 room furnished building in the backyard. 2 full bathrooms and beautiful kitchen, all of which have been newly remodeled.

Although country feel, in a State Park, you are blocks from area restaurants, grocery stores, movie theater and shopping center. Grab your fishing pole and fish the many area lakes Wausau has to offer.

Property manager

Jennifer and Kevin Lieske

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets can be approved with an additional deposit.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 9
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

On Granite Peak/rib Mountain! Ski Fish Bike so Much More!

About the neighborhood

Map
Wausau, WI

What's nearby

  • Granite Peak Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rib Mountain State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Nine Mile Forest Recreational Area Ski and Snowshoe Trails - 15 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Mosinee, WI (CWA-Central Wisconsin) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wausau Mine Company - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down! located?

This family-friendly Wausau vacation home is located in the mountains, just steps from Granite Peak Ski Area and Rib Mountain State Park. Doepke Recreation Area and Flax Lane Tot Lot are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Rib Mountain State Park! Ski Granite Peak! Drive to top of hill and ski down! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Accommodated a lot of people for ski weeks d
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family gathering
We were in town for a family function and this home became the perfect gathering space for our small group who were staying around town. There is a lot of sleeping space and room to spread out for those who were staying at the house. The bunk room was a kiddo favorite. The outdoor space and play set were great for everyone to be outside and have something they could enjoy. The hosts were very responsive to questions or issues that arose. We would recommend this property to others looking for a space for a large number to stay and be able to have others over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Team
Our team stayed here for a tournament. It was a nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

LeAnne R., Freeport

Disliked: Cleanliness
Snowboard and ski weekend
I was a little disappointed the drive up ski down isn’t a lie, however everyone better be able to do expert runs. That is the only access to the ski down part. Granite Peak doesn’t disappoint, excellent resort. This house served its purpose for us and kids however a few things we address with the host already. I hate giving bad reviews but it needs a update furniture and decor. I’m sure it’s difficult to keep up on this kind of stuff. But it does make a better impression. Host was very nice !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
Great hosts, friendly safe neighborhood, convenient to stores but set in beautiful Rib Mountain State Park. Loved hiking and biking here. Younger kids enjoyed trampoline park, swimming pools, tennis, disc golf, ultimate, mini golf. The cabin was very well stocked with every kitchen item you could possibly want and it also has with lots of comfortable beds. All the cousins shared the basement while adults were upstairs in the bedrooms.We also went to a Wausau Woodchucks game which was super fun. We will definitely be back! Go Woodchucks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location!
The locaton was very quiet and beautiful nature scene. Walking distance to trails and hikes. Short drive to the groceries. The owners were very fast at communicating and everyone enjoyed themselves! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

jaque b.

Suggestions
Jennifer, Thank you for the upgrade to the home with the pool. I do not know if you visit it often but it needs some TLC There are a ton of burnt out bulbs, an ant problem in the pool area and generally it needs to be gone through and have maintainence. Your location and site was amazing. It was however not very neat, clean or organized for use. Also, I would recommend instructions for tv use and internet. There were none on site, and all the batteries for the remotes were near dead which caused a lot of issues with the use of the tvs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Evanston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Gathering Spot for Departmental Ski Trip
I organized a departmental ski trip for other PhD students in my department and another department. We had 20 attendees total; we drove up from Evanston (4hrs) in six cars. We had no issues sleeping everyone. There are only two bathrooms, which can be a limiting factor if everyone expects to shower. Most of our group downhill skied on Saturday at Granite Peak. We fortunately came immediately after the first snow storm of the season; it was good quality skiing, even compared to western US skiing. I took folks in my carpool to cross-country ski on Sunday at the Nine Mile Forest Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing compound. This compound was clean and serene - certainly worth the entrance fee. Jennifer was a responsive, kind, and organized host. The house is well-designed for large groups: we made tacos on Saturday evening with an enormous variety of meats (5) and toppings (~15). The kitchen was well-stocked and we could prepare our meal without issue. The large island allowed a large number of people to cut and prepare food in parallel; it was a lot of fun but also efficient. The couch area is also quite large and allowed us to transition into a game night easily. Overall, I highly recommend this location for a large gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have asked for a better experience
From booking thru checkin/checkout, this was a great experience. Hosts were super responsive to any questions even with it being a holiday week. The house was exactly as advertised, spacious with plenty of room for our family and their friends. The ski-room was very convenient for storing our ski gear overnight. The location was incredible. Loved being able to just drop the kids off at the top of the mountain vs having to go around Rib and finding parking (just make sure your skiiers are aware the slopes from the top parking lot are not exactly beginner friendly. Fine for most of our group, but we did still have a few that were more comfortable making the trip down to the base and staying on greens). Super convenient either way. Most of all wanted to commend the hosts, I've stayed at many properties with this large group and it was great to have a homeowner so quickly responsive to the variety of questions that always popup. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us, we look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home for a large group
Amazing spacious home for a large group. It provided a fire pit that we could relax and enjoy. Rooms provide a great deal space and sleeping quarters for everyone to sleep comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was well stocked and had lots of space. The bonus room was awesome for our group of kids!
We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski cabin
We enjoyed a weekend at the house in early Feb 2022. We had 5 kids with us and there was plenty of room for them to sleep and hang out downstairs. The kitchen was clean and well stocked. The mudroom was a wonderful place to keep our gear between trips to the mountain. Easy drive up the mountain to hop out and ski down. Will definitely use this house again. Hosts were very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Away At Granite
Great spot to stay after skiing at Granite Peak. The house is spacious and the 30x30 garage was nice to have! The property is exactly as it is advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Trip
We stayed here for a ski trip and loved the house. The ski lockers/mud room at the entrance kept the house clean and the house was equipped with an unbelievable amount of appliances for every type of cook. The layout of the house was also really great for a large group of people. Additionally, the mountain is a very short and easy drive from the house, which was super convenient. Furthermore, Jennifer was very responsive and kind throughout the entire process and stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cadence L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back!
Some friends and I took a weekend ski trip to granite peak. We really couldn’t have picked a more convenient location. Granite peak took about 7minutes to get to. Shopping and tons of restaurants were less than 5minutes. House was clean and exactly as described. I would definitely recommend, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Cuong D., Champlin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected
Downstair Bathroom no locks. Only two bathroom shouldn't be able to be listed for 12 plus people. Two gas grill, super dirty. Big grill all broken, gas tank empty (have to refill one at kwik trip). Owner tell us to open the garage door manually ..upon closing it fall off its track. Can't close the darn garage for the whole time we were there. Wasp nest at the fire pit area, once we use the saw to cut the wood for it. The storm sting my friend three time. Have to buy wasp killer spray to get rid off it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kira H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend getaway
Great place for a laid back birthday celebration weekend with friends. Made use of the backyard and extra garage space to play games and hang out. Kitchen was updated and great to use, and all of the different sleeping places accommodated everyone great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway with the Boys
This was a perfect spot for our get together: Comfortable beds, space for lawn games, back garage to hangout in at night, nice kitchen to prep meals. This place had everything we could have wanted and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Alicia V.

Good place for a big party
Overall, everyone in my group enjoy our stay. We love the space and thought the place was a lovely home. The kids enjoyed game boards that was provided. Nothing much to complain about beside the fact that the oven, grill, popcorn, and cotton candy machine was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski weekend
Fantastic location and set up for a ski vacation. We had 3 families with young skiing kids and the place was great. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Renita B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ski Vacation
Overall, the stay was great. The house was very nice and clean. I misread the description and thought it was ski in/ ski out. However, it is very close to the hill (not walkable.) We have 4 families. So, it would have been nice to have 1 more adult room, but the kids room was great. The coffee machine was great. The kids loved the cotton candy machine and hoverboards. It was nice for them to have their own space in the back building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021