Booking Questions
We will try our best to accommodate all your needs when you stay at The White House in Wisconsin Rapids. Call or email with your changes and depending on what is needed, we can work with you.
We accept most major credit cards. No personal checks are accepted.
You can reach out to us via email at whitehouse@goodnessproprties.com. Or, you can call our property manager, Alison Graf at (715) 204-9734.
If you cancel 24 hours before arrival, you will not be refunded any money. If you cancel 7 days prior, you will receive a partial refund of 50% of each night booked.
Please send us an email right away and we will contact you to take next steps. You can email us at whitehouse@goodnessproperties.com.
Questions About Wisconsin Rapids
Yes it’s true! The city is a consolidation of the two early towns of Grand Rapids and Centralia, the former lying on the east side of the Wisconsin River, the latter on the west. The consolidation was effected in the spring of 1900 and the city subsequently bore the name of Grand Rapids until 1920, when its name was changed because freight and mail intended for it was frequently sent by mistake to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Prior to the Wisconsin River being dammed, this area held a treacherous stretch of water, which descended 45 feet as it passed through the community. The American Indians called the area “Ahdawagam”, meaning “Two-sided Rapids” as the rapids here was divided in two by a great boulder. After the river was dammed, the increase in water level covered most of the rocks and boulders and therefore, rapids, in the area.
Although the route is in place year-round, the best time to drive the Cranberry Highway is during the fall harvest season which is late-September through late-October. Depending on the time of day and what beds are currently producing, visitors may see harvesting from the roadside. However, we recommend a guided tour for visitors to ensure a true cranberry experience.
The Menominee, Ojibwe, and Ho-Chunk peoples are among the original inhabitants of Wisconsin Rapids. American Indian people are heterogeneous and their histories differ based on tribal affiliation. If you would like to learn more about tribal lands and their people, click here.
Golf in Wisconsin Rapids
Top courses include:
Bull’s Eye Country Club – a historic private club with a challenging layout along the Wisconsin River.
The Ridges Golf Course – a scenic, championship-style public course with a strong local reputation.
Tri-City Golf Course – an approachable 27-hole public facility great for all skill levels.
Lake Arrowhead Golf Course (Rome, WI) – featuring two 18-hole championship courses: The Pines and The Lakes.
SentryWorld (Stevens Point, WI) – world-class, nationally ranked, and home of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Famous for its “flower hole.”
Absolutely. SentryWorld is considered one of the best golf courses in the Midwest, offering immaculate conditions, a top-notch practice facility, and exceptional dining. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Wisconsin Rapids.
Yes. Tri-City Golf Course and several smaller 9-hole courses are ideal for beginners, families, or those looking for a more casual round.
Yes. Courses like The Ridges, Bull’s Eye Country Club, Lake Arrowhead, and SentryWorld all have excellent practice areas.