Experience the ultimate family getaway at River House, overlooking Lake Tainter in Colfax, Wisconsin. With its spacious open-concept design and cozy fireplace, this property offers a relaxing retreat for up to 10 guests. Enjoy great views of the surrounding wildlife and river from large windows throughout the house or unwind on a covered patio.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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About this property
Amazing River House with covered patio! Sleeps 10-14. Kayaks,Fireplace,Games.
Unwind with the entire family in our stunning newer built River House, perfectly situated overlooking the channel of Lake Tainter in Colfax, Wisconsin. This spacious property comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests with its 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, and 3.5 baths. The main floor features an open-concept design with a cozy fireplace, a recreational room, and a covered patio. Large windows throughout the house provide great views of the surrounding wildlife and the river. Kayaks are complimentary for guest use and shared with our other property. We just ask that they’re returned after use so everyone can enjoy them.
For larger groups, you can also reserve our charming small cabin for an additional fee. It sleeps 4 guests with a queen bed and a full-size bed. While the cabin doesn’t have plumbing, it does offer electricity and is within walking distance of the River House. We are located about 10 miles off interstate I-94. Little over an hour away from St. Paul/Minneapolis (MSP Airport, Mall of America). Wood bury ,MN (Wood bury outlet malls) 45 mins away. Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls are also about 45 minutes away. 15 minutes from down town Menomonie.
Cottage Winery, Lucette Brewery , Golf courses, Red cedar Speedway, WoodWind Park, Hoffman Hills State Recreation, Valley Pasture Pumpkin Patch, Govin Farm and more family entertainment less than 15 mins away from this amazing property!!!
There are nearby restaurants that are accessible by water or land. Jake's Supper Club, Pioneer Grill & Saloon and Elk Point Resort are easy access by boat or vehicle. Jake's has three decks and a fabulous Tiki bar over looking the lake with live bands every weekend in the summer months. Pioneer Bar & Grill is walking distance from Jake's Supper Club, in a country setting with great entertainment! Elk Point Resort has Great food and fun atmosphere!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazing River House with covered patio! Sleeps 10-14. Kayaks,Fireplace,Games. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Amazing River House with covered patio! Sleeps 10-14. Kayaks,Fireplace,Games. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Amazing River House with covered patio! Sleeps 10-14. Kayaks,Fireplace,Games. ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Amazing River House with covered patio! Sleeps 10-14. Kayaks,Fireplace,Games. located?
Situated in Tainter Lake, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Cottage Winery and Vineyard, Colfax Railroad Museum, and Menomonie Country Club. Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum and Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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It was such a perfect weekend! The VRBO was just as described! Our daughter was married over the weekend so it was such a wonderful place to gather with immediate family and relax in between the wedding festivities!!
We loved our time at this beautiful home on the river. The fire pit was definitely a highlight. The home was clean and there was plenty of room for our group. The game room was great for the kids. Everything was kept in good order.
We stayed with the bridal party the night before the wedding. All the wedding planning and anticipation of hoping for an amazing wedding the next day this house added calmness, beauty and relaxation to help all us have the best wedding day. So much room for the girls to get ready for rehearsal and morning of wedding. It was PERFECT!
Sadly we came into town from upstate New York for a funeral, but this house and its location were just perfect! Our extended family had a place to meet after the funeral where we found a space that was inviting and relaxing. We laughed, we hugged, and we shared memories. The time spent with family was wonderful. This is such a beautiful well maintained house nestled in the perfect location. Thank you so much for allowing us the use of your beautiful home!!
The property was as advertised. Clean, modern, and swallowed up our whole crew with ease. Great fire pit and great covered outdoor seating area. The host was responsive to our questions and requests.
We spent a week and enjoyed the house on Tainter Lake while spending time with family and friends. This was a second time using the rental and will be back. The location is close to Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Menomonie. We kayaked, made smores, played games and saw local sites. Great property for 3 generations to enjoy!
Our family spends a weekly summer vacation together, at different VRBO locations. This location was a wonderful place to enjoy fishing, bonfires, and nature walks together. The location was very easy to find and was conveniently located near Menomonie, which provided several outdoor activities for our family as well.
The property is beautiful inside and out, and well cared for. The property had all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay for our family.
The pictures do not do this place justice! There was plenty of room for all of us 9 women on our girls trip to celebrate our friends birthday! We kept saying how nice it was to have so many bathrooms available for us to get ready. The "extra" room downstairs was an added bonus for us to have some extra hangout space. Great location as well!
We loved our stay. Location was great for us. Close to Jake’s supper club for fine dining and then the Pioneer and Elk River Resort for bar/grill type food. Great for large or multiple families. Plenty of bathrooms and hot water was never a problem! Kitchen has pretty much everything we needed. Outdoor area is awesome. Covered gazebo is beautiful and nice fire pit for nightly fires. Chairs provided! We will definitely be back yearly when our extended family gets together!
We spent nearly a week in West Central Wisconsin and had a great time. We ranged in age from 6 months to 73 years old, 3 generations. The River House gave us plenty of room for everyone, the home was very clean and well-appointed. The kayaks were fun, and we visited Crystal Cave, the Children’s Museum and Chippewa Falls. We visited from OK, KS and MO. Definitely will look for this home again, since we visit nearly every June for a family reunion.
Rox V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
rebecca b.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
The property is in a beautiful location, and worked well for our family. There were a few inconveniences; the grill could have had utensils, the patio, grill, and oven could have been clean. The bunk beds in one the rooms is not sturdy, it sways back and forth,.so we couldn't use the top bed. The recliner couch was broken, and the beds were a bit small and lumpy. The pictures in the profile are a little misleading regarding the bedroom space because the "loft room" is a separate little shack; not actually in the house.We loved all of the large windows with amazing views. Having the use of the kayaks was a amazing!
We had a great stay! The house and outdoor property were beautiful and we had plenty of room for our party of 10! Our host was wonderful to work with. We would definitely stay again!
We had a wonderful weekend hosting family and friends during our student’s graduation weekend. The house was warm and inviting, allowing plenty of space for both togetherness and privacy.
Owner was very accommodating, and communication was quick. We would definitely stay again.
Pictures do not do this place justice! It was wonderful for our girls weekend! Maintenance person and property manager were responsive and very helpful. Plenty of places to sleep and plenty or bathrooms. Will rent again.
Our family stayed here for a wedding in the area. The house has plenty of space for people to spread out and visit. Having 3 full bathrooms helped get 10 people ready quickly to go to the wedding. The kitchen is well stocked. And she provides plenty of paper products for your use while there. Jessica sent a list of suggested things to bring which was helpful.
The property is lovely and overlooks the river just as it opens into Lake Tainter. It's a short walk to the dock where there are kayaks available. The kitchen is well-stocked, the outdoor patio and fire pit are lovely, and the check out list is just a few things one would normally do anyway (close and lock windows, strip beds) rather than a long list that makes you wonder why you paid a cleaning fee. ;-) They're very easy to work with and anything we needed was very quickly answered. Don't hesitate...unless it's when we'd like to stay again!