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The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Baraboo, WI
  • Popular LocationCircus World Museum16 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevils Lake8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHo-Chunk Casino9 min drive
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)54 min drive

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Baraboo

City center stay.Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Al. Ringling Mansion and a 5-minute walk from Al. Ringling Theatre. Also, Ochsner Zoo is within half a mile (1 km) and Circus World Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Circus World Museum - 16 min walk
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 5 min drive
  • Devils Lake - 8 min drive
  • Ho-Chunk Casino - 9 min drive
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 18 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Draft City Self-Pour Taproom and Eatery - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Log Cabin Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Culver's - 3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.

The Rookery is a 4-bedroom, mid-century family home. John Turner built it for his growing family in 1949. His business was oil. There is still a Turner Oil Station on Highway 12. Many of the local residents still remember playing in the house as children. It was built with all the modern conveniences of the time, and has a spacious yet cozy feel.
You'll find 4 bedrooms in the upstairs level: The master bedroom is an elegant room with a king-sized 4 poster bed, a cozy chair for reading, a huge closet, and a large chifferobe. The next room is a spacious queen room with a sleigh bed, vanity, large closet, and another beautiful chifferobe. Next is the twin room. It's perfect for kids or for those who prefer their own bed. Facing the back yard, this quiet room has 2 comfortable maple twin beds, and a large closet. The last bedroom is another queen room. It's cozy, quiet, and oh, so comfortable. Facing the east, it overlooks the large back yard, and greets you with a sunny "good morning." There is also a bathroom with tub and shower, vanity, and double sink.
The main floor consists of a large living room with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, cheery breakfast nook, fabulous mid-century kitchen, and a relaxing three-season sunroom. There is a video camera located outdoors.

Property manager

Laura and Mark Hamdan-Krause

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Gym on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

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
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.1 mi (54-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi (8-min drive) from North Shore beach and 6.1 mi (16-min drive) from South Shore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Kids Quest (8-min drive) and Ho-Chunk Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. to downtown Baraboo?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Baraboo.

The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baraboo Mystery Weekend
Loved our stay at The Rookery! Fantastic location within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Quiet and comfortable house with lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Couldnt skii, but the area was fun to explore. House was a great central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

BHAVIN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay close to Devil’s lake state park
We stayed with family for a short trip. Overall, it’s a nice old house. Although it’s on main road, it felt quiet as there was not a lot of traffic. It’s short drive to Devil’s lake state park where we went. We didn’t end up going to WI Dells but it’s close enough. We were able to check in early which was nice. Dining table was big enough to fit us. Living room had plenty of furniture for us to relax and chat. There were enough beds for us. Basement beds are both sofa beds. Wifi worked fine. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. Only drawback was that upstairs bathtub didn’t drain well so water would collect for a bit before draining out. Downstairs bathroom in basement worked fine. Kitchen was functional but small as expected with older houses.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday celebration
Very clean, lots of room and lots of character, a very fun place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, nice, nice.
House was beautiful. Enough room for all of us. There were only 7 adults and 2 children due to a last minute cancellation. Everybody enjoyed the convenience of being together, without being on top of each other. Were able to walk to most places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Archie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Devils Lake / Wisconsin Dells
The house was comfortably large in a small town neighborhood located 10 minutes from Devils Lake and 20 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. It is a beautiful and fun area and we enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We return to this property frequently to enjoy all that Baraboo and Devils Lake has to offer. We love this house and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
This was a very nice place to stay! Tons of room and perfect for a group! It had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
Great place to be with family, visit special spots in Baraboo, walk downtown and to library. We have stayed here before and would definitely come back in the future. Highly recommend this home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for Baraboo Mystery Weekend
We love the Rookery! This was our second time staying there and we will definitely be back again. Just like last time, check in instructions were sent in a timely manner, were very easy to follow and everything went smoothly. Property owners are super helpful and their response time is almost immediate. Everything was very clean and the whole house feels just so comfortable. We were relaxing within minutes of unloading our luggage!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023