[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area! Vacation home in Wheeler with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101761000/101760926/ec889048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101761000/101760926/735e10d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101761000/101760926/cbb2109c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101761000/101760926/421a28e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101761000/101760926/b61a16ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to ZenFrieda, a serene retreat surrounded by woods and rolling hills. Discover cozy nooks for reading, pockets for napping, and soothing sounds of nature. Take advantage of outdoor activities like hiking or biking nearby trails or unwind in the sauna and outdoor bathtub. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area! Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. ZenFrieda is a quiet sanctuary surrounded by woods, rolling hills and meadow. As you make your way along the wildflower-lined drive and cross the little bridge and creek, the property opens itself to you. Here you will find nooks to read in and pockets to nap in. You will hear nature- and very little else. There are outdoor activities and indoor spaces that kids will love. The sauna and outdoor bathtub complete the Zen you will find here. A long private driveway that passes over Otter Creek opens up to reveal the property tucked against the trees. Zen Frieda is the barn shaped guest house 30 ft from the main home. The main home is periodically occupied by the welcoming owner and family. In the future it will be available to other guests as well. On the first floor you will find the fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, and living room with Smart TV and local channels. Upstairs holds the one bedroom with comfortable queen bed. In the open upstairs living space there is a queen sized pull out sofa and a small desk. The small low ceiling loft is most suitable for kids and has a queen mattress and access by ladder stairs. A small balcony with sliding patio doors offers a lovely view of the outdoor surroundings and an upper back deck has a small sitting area with a more wooded view. It is heated with infloor heat with adjustable thermostat and cooled with an upstairs AC unit and multiple ceiling fans. The guest house and the decks and patio are your own private space at all times. The electric sauna with Huum heater, outdoor shower, tub and outdoor sitting space with raised firepit located on the deck behind the main house are open for you to enjoy for yourself or share if others are occupying the main home. The outdoor shower is not available for use during freezing months but the tub is. The maximum temp in the sauna is 190F. All kitchen cooking items are provided along with paper towels, dish towels, soap, coffee, filters, tea, oil, some spices, foil, etc. Full bathroom with towels and soaps provided. All linens, blankets and pillows are provided. You will have access to the full guest house, the decks and patios surrounding it along with the sauna, outdoor shower, and bathtub located behind the main house and outdoor swinging bed. You are welcome to explore and utilize the large yard. Plenty of room for boats or other trailers. If someone is staying at the main house the sauna area, swing bed and yard would be a shared space. ZenFrieda is located in a quiet rural setting though not too far from town. The beautiful wooded hills in the area make for an enjoyable drive just getting there. Within 10-20 miles are the towns of Wheeler, Colfax, Boyceville, Ridgeland and Menomonie. Eau Claire is 45 miles away. The closest interstate access is in Menomonie 20 miles away. The Twin Cities are about a 1.5 hour drive. Depending in your carrier, cell service may be limited but Wi-Fi is available. The Otter Creek Wildlife Area borders the property on 3 sides and is open to the public for exploring in whatever way you would like. The Red Cedar and Hay Rivers are within 5 miles for a local float or paddle down a quiet waterway. Lakes Tainter and Menomin are within 10-20 miles and are popular for fishing, boating, or pontooning. Hoffman Hills State Recreation area, 20 miles south, offers enjoyable trails for hiking, snowshoeing or skiing. The Red Cedar State Trail starting in Menomonie can be utlilized for biking, walking, skiing or snowshoeing. Snowmobile and ATV trails are within a few miles. The property is a great location to stay for visiting friends and family in the area, working away from home, or taking a quiet vacation. I am always available by phone or email. I can be available in person if needed. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sledding nearby - Water skiing 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92730000/92724500/92724439/7b3cf28f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa on the Red Cedar River Menomonie - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews CA $132 CA $280 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=92724439&PinnedHotelID=92724439&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104050000/104049700/104049603/563d7217.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful private Tainter Lake Retreat in Western WI. 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Wheeler - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=119017942&PinnedHotelID=119017942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Rules Review the rental agreement before booking. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.110855,-91.85153&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DqjrG%60wroP%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%3FS%40W%40SBW%40S%40UBWBSBU%40UBSDUBUDSBUDSDUDSDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQHSFQFQHQHQFQHOHSHOHOJOHOJOHOJOJMJOJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILKLIJILINILILILENGLILENGLENELENELCNENCLCNCNCNANALCN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLFNFLFLFLFNHLHLHJHLHLJLHLJJJLJJJLLJJJLLLHLJLLNHLJNHNJNHNJNHNHNHRHNHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRFPDRFRFRDRDRDRDRDTDRBTDRBTDTBRBT%40TBRBV%40TBR%40V%40R%40V%3FR%40V%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FVARAV%3FTATATATCTARCVCTARCTCTERCTETCRERETERETEPERGRGRERGPGRGPIRGPGRIPGNIPIPIPINIPKLIPKLIPKLILMNKLILMLKLKJMLKJMJKJMJMJMHMHKJMFMJOFMFMHMDOFMFOFMDMFOBODMBODODM%40ODO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOEMAOEOEMCOEMCOGMEOGMEMIOEMGMIMGOKMGKKMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMMKKKMMMIMKMKOKMKMIQKMIQKMIQIOIQIQGQIOIQGSGQISGQGSGQESGSESGSEQEUESEUESCSEUCUESCUAUCSCUCWASAUCUAUAU%3FUAW%3FSAW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CNC4gPheRXgIFSHVC9MLIloAsGg=) Wheeler, WI #### What's nearby - University of Wisconsin-Stout - 38 min drive - 38.7 km - Lake Chetek - 49 min drive - 60.1 km - Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company - 52 min drive - 66.9 km - Carson Park - 60 min drive - 68.9 km - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 61 min drive - 70.0 km #### Getting around - Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Too Mixed Up - ‬8 min drive - ‪Otter Creek Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Roadhouse 25 - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wheel-Er Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪Last Call Bar - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area! located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Cottage Winery and Vineyard, Menomonie Country Club, and Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum. Wakanda Water Park and Lakeside Park are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to ZenFrieda. Escape to the country and enjoy our sauna/cold tub area! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth G. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and private Always happy to find a place that welcomes dogs. ##### Elizabeth G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### adorable a close to horse show perfect place for rest and relaxation. thankful the wifi extends beyond the property’s doors as there is no cell service at all! will definitely stay again ##### Karen K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim F. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet escape We were in the area for a local horse event and chose this vrbo for its proximity to its location. We were so impressed by the home! It is tucked away in a quiet area of the woods. The peace and serenity were immediately felt. It was so clean and well stocked for cooking. We enjoyed the sauna and the beautiful outdoor spaces.Equally quaint and elegant! Can’t wait to go back!! ##### Kim F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin O. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little hide a way. This property is in a wonderful forested property. Beautifully mowed when we arrived. So very inviting. The bed is so comfortable. Linens and towels are soft and lush. I just wish I had more time to spend using the outdoor amenities. I can't wait to come back for another stay! ##### Erin O. 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