Of the handful of VRBO's we have tried this was by far the best we have ever experienced. The home is beautiful, and perfect for a romantic weekend for 2, or even a larger party (like ours) with 6 kids and 4 adults. It is located only 15 min from fantastic dining and entertainment, yet very private and secluded, overlooking the picturesque Wisconsin River.

 

The 5 star accommodations don’t stop with the location. EVERYTHING from slippers to an InstaPot are provided with your stay. That included bedding, towels, pillows, firewood, and even coffee!!!

 

And the amazing aspects of this property carry over to the owners. From their fast responses before and during our stay, to their dedication to going above and beyond with gifts for our children, Darin and Sarah were the most proactive and kindest hosts you could ever hope for.

 

Bottom line, the 5K Chalet will host our family again, and should host yours as well.

We had so much fun I ran out of time to write in the visitor journal. My husband, myself, our kids and grandkids from Illinois came up for Grandma Whoopies birthday (husband's Mom). We picked Mom up from her home in Minocqua and brought her back for a weekend dedicated to celebrating her. 

 

We played games, watched classic movies, played music, shared many stories, and ate, ate, ate lots of food! We enjoyed the outdoor bonfire on Saturday. I personally LOVED the swing! Our grandkids had great fun in their own “space” downstairs. They even finished a whole puzzle!  Everyone felt comfortable and at home. We agree to do this again and look forward to coming back in summer. And bring our pontoon. 

 

Thank you Sarah and Darin “5K’s Chalet” for your incredible attention to detail and making our stay so perfect.

With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this was the perfect vacation home for our family of 7 adults and 4 children. The great room was plenty large to gather for meals and conversation. It had every amenity you could possibly need from a canoe, and kayaks to a fully equipped kitchen and grill to games for the kids and a great fire pit area. 

 

It's location was only 15 minutes from a great beach/park area in Rhinelander. But what really separates this rental from other properties was it’s cleanliness and responsiveness of the owners. 

 

Sarah even contacted us to see if we were all ok after a bad thunderstorm moved through the area one day. Everyone had a great time and we hope to be back.

We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing winter weekend in the north woods. Check in was a breeze even though we showed up late due to an unplanned trip to ER! 

 

Sarah was quick to respond when we let her know, the hosts smoked their own meats as a hobby and left us an amazing brisket that we enjoyed for dinner. The house was very clean and had every amenity you could ever need- we especially enjoyed the cozy throws and essential oil diffuser. The fireplace was great and the large dining area would be great for a larger group (we were only three but enjoyed the space!) The bathrooms were all fantastic- the house has well water but plenty of bottled water and a filtered pitcher in the fridge were provided. 

 

My daughter loved finding mints on her pillows! So many lovely little touches at the beautiful cabin and the scenery was spectacular. We rented cross country skis from Mel's in town and explored the country roads and the river's edge. We are looking forward to staying again! Thanks Sarah and Darin!

A beautiful, riverside oasis! Our getaway vacation with 4 moms and 4 kids was fantastic! The house is very large and perfectly furnished, appointed and stocked. We loved being "off the beaten path" and this place was perfect; no city noise or traffic, lots of wildlife, including birdsong, chirping and bullfrogs. I can't say enough about how beautiful the view is from the house to the river. 

 

We started each day with yoga on the deck, and ended around the campfire, where the stargazing was breathtaking. Darin & Sarah were ideal hosts, stocking the house with everything we could need, from kitchen essentials to personal items in the bathrooms. We never had to look far for something to do, they also provided games, puzzles, movies, books, coloring and Foosball inside; kayaks, canoe, lawn jarts, fishing rods and more outside. There was so much room in/out for everyone to either hang out together or sneak off for some alone time. Checking in was effortless and checking out was easy. 

 

The hosts were quick to respond, and gave us complete privacy. I loved every minute of it and will definitely consider this place in our future travel plans.

My family had a wonderful vacation in Rhinelander. The house was extremely clean, well-stocked with everything we could possibly need, and comfortable for our group of 12 people. 

 

The property was very quiet and secluded. The river was great for fishing, kayaking, and floating. We also enjoyed the fire pit almost every night for s'mores and star gazing. 

 

Darin and Sarah responded quickly to our questions and were overall wonderful hosts who went above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and fun stay.