[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shalom Retreat. Family-friendly cottage in Birnamwood with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66475500/66475417/815a55e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66475500/66475417/cefdd3ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66475500/66475417/30c1d8a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66475500/66475417/bc069e66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66475500/66475417/bebc35c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a secluded cottage nestled in the woods, with a spacious yard perfect for picnics and bonfires. The cozy living room and fully-stocked kitchen make it an ideal family-friendly retreat, complete with Foosball table, board games, and toys. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shalom Retreat. Enjoy a stay in the cottage in the big woods! The lane leading to it winds a half mile back from the road. This place will be a highlight because of everything from the spacious yard surrounded with woods, kitchen fully stocked with dishes, open, cozy living room and cute bedrooms. It is a family friendly place including a Foosball table, board games and toys. Also has a picnic table and backyard fire pit (firewood included) or you can choose to grill your favorites on the covered back porch. This cottage is only 30 minutes from Granite Peak, Rib Mountain, Wausau, and Cedar Rapids. It’s in a friendly, small neighborhood. Ice Age trail access points are within a couple miles. Only 7 miles away from Birnamwood, which includes a gas station, Dollar General, and Chet and Emil's which has a restuarant and bowling. Chet and Emil's have made Birnamwood famous for their broasted chicken. Only a 12 minute drive from Norrie Lake and Mayflower Lake which provides boating, fishing and swimming options. The Plover River (a trout stocked river) winds thru the woods behind the house in the DNR land. Also including a spring fed pond. Or enjoy the Mountain Bay biking trail which is only 7 miles from Shalom Retreat. The Eau Claire Dells Park is only 6 miles away where you can hike, swim, and enjoy the outdoors. For a winter activity, visit Sylvan Hill in Wausau for some great family snow tubing! Also Granite Peak for snowboarding and skiing! For fun, local places to enjoy your time at, check out my guidebook at: https://abnb.me/hjdJ5cg2gsb ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: No smoking indoors ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Ski lift privileges - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83470000/83467600/83467502/773de49f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spruce Haven Birnamwood - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 37 reviews CA $223 CA $435 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=83467502&PinnedHotelID=83467502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109600000/109596200/109596200/8e51df18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Lakefront Cabin Sleeps up to 14. 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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 Shalom Vrbo Shalom Retreat Shalom Retreat. Cottage Shalom Retreat. Birnamwood Shalom Retreat. Cottage Birnamwood ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.96326%2C-89.28880&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ou9-V5QNdKKBHFxMtfQymoOSyg8=) Birnamwood, WI #### What's nearby - Ho-Chunk Gaming - 31 min drive - 23.8 km - Rib Mountain State Park - 48 min drive - 46.5 km - Granite Peak Ski Area - 51 min drive - 50.4 km - Arts Block/Grand Theatre - 53 min drive - 35.1 km - Aspirus Wausau Hospital - 54 min drive - 54.6 km #### Restaurants - Hatley Hangout - Chet & Emil's - ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive - Wildlife Bar - Melody Mill Tavern ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shalom Retreat. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Shalom Retreat. ? > As of Oct 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shalom Retreat. on Oct 9, 2025 start from CA $257.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Birnamwood-Hotels-Shalom-Vrbo.h66475417.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Shalom Retreat. ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shalom Retreat. ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shalom Retreat. located? > This family-friendly Birnamwood cottage is located on a river, 7 mi (11.3 km) from Dells of the Eau Claire County Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Ho-Chunk Gaming and Museum of the Wittenberg Area Historical Society. Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center and Langlade County Fairgrounds are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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