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

Family-friendly holiday home in Baraboo with a fitness centre

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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.

Family-friendly holiday home in Baraboo with a fitness centre
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Laura and Mark Hamdan-Krause

Languages

English

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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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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.

Pets

Pets not 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
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

Map
Baraboo, WI

What's nearby

  • Circus World Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ho-Chunk Casino - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 13 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Devil's Lake - 14 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balanced Rock Winery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

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.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mystery Weekend Stay

Great location within walking distance to downtown. House clean and plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Spacious and clean place, would gladly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples get away

The Rookery served us well during vacation to Baraboo. Close to many local attractions, including walking distance brewery and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski trip

Great location and very family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very nice place with easy access to all the attractions in the Dells.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a very nice time. The house was in a great location and very clean:
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home and location

Great for walking every where around town. Beds comfortable Clean as well Would recommend to everyone
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great town

We love this house! This was our second time staying here and it's in even better condition than before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Cheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stacy P., Middleton, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for Girls’ Weekend

Clean, spacious, and perfect for a get together with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Archie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

HARVEY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at the Rookery

Clean and tidy. Comfortable like grandmas house. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra D., Waukesha

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get Away with Friends

We enjoyed the large living room, dining area, and the outside table and chairs. All agreed that the living room furniture and kitchen refrigerator, cupboards, and drawers need cleaning as well as basic maintenance. The location was great even though it was on a busy street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion 2022

We traveled to Lake Delton for a family reunion and a group of us stayed at The Rookery. I cannot say enough about how wonderful the accommodations were. The house is absolutely beautiful with so much character and plenty of space for our group of 9 adults. The interior of the home is beautifully furnished and very comfortable throughout. The exterior is lovely with lots of mature trees, shade, pretty landscaping and plenty of sitting space. The house was very clean, well stocked, and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The location was perfect for our occasion. We highly recommend The Rookery. Thank you so much Mark and Laura for the use of your property…we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gracious Home, Central Location

Our family felt completely at home in the Rookery. The house was lovingly renovated and well-maintained in a style consistent with its history. The decor featured both modern and Victorian elements and was always eye-catching. And herons appeared as statues, paintings, and murals. The children in our family ranged from 14 to 8 and were entranced with the house and yard and explored every inch. The location was ideal for walking to restaurants, to shops on the square, and even to Circus World Museum. We had a wonderful stay in Baraboo and the Rookery is a peaceful, interesting place to begin and end each day. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

BHAVIN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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