In this mid-century family home, The Rookery offers a spacious yet cozy atmosphere. Relax in the gas fireplace-lit living room, read in the master bedroom's cozy chair or explore 4 beautifully designed bedrooms with large closets and chifferobes. Enjoy breakfast in the cheerful nook or unwind on comfortable maple twin beds.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym
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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 amenities
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
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
Laundry facilities
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 centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Gym
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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Turn A/C up to 78 or heat down to 60.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
If caught smoking or having a pet in the house, guests will be charged an additional $400 to have the carpets professionally cleaned.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the house.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Baraboo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near a water park. Some of the area's popular attractions include Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Noah's Ark Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and Ochsner Zoo. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Baraboo travel guide
International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ochsner Zoo
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Circus World Museum
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Wisconsin Dells Station
18 min drive
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
54 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
4 min drive
Culver's
3 min drive
Log Cabin Family Restaurant
3 min drive
Bella Vita
11 min walk
Driftless Glen Distillery
13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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.
What time is check-out at The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Rookery: the Perfect other home when you're away from your own nest. located?
Located in the centre of Baraboo, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Al. Ringling Mansion, Al. Ringling Theatre and International Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center. Ochsner Zoo and Circus World Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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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.
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.
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
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.
This was our second stay at the Rookery. It is perfect for our family of seven. Excellent location for visiting Devils Lake, Parfreys Glen, Pewetts Nest, and the Dells. The owner is very responsive. The only reason I would hesitate to give it a great review is I want it to be available next time we visit the area.
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.
This became like home over our stay of a week. It was a perfect location for walking to the center of town to experience the restaurants and other attractions. For someone who lives a distance from such things it was very welcome!
We had a wonderful time, with lots to do at the Wisconsin Dells. It was nice after a long day to come home and relax. Very accommodating with our large family and the finished basement was a pleasant surprise. We would definitely recommend staying here!