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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit

Adventure Bay

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The beauty of Castle Rock Lake awaits with this lovely and spacious three-level home. Featuring a huge backyard, firepit, and water access, this home has no shortage of outdoor activities. The open layout makes this home perfect for gathering as a group to make cherished memories and the vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows will help you admire the marvelous forest views and nature surrounding you. The lake is just a short walk from the home so be sure to take advantage of the shared docks available for boating, swimming, and fishing. Unwind in the living area and watch your favorite shows on the flatscreen TV, challenge your friends to one of the many board games available, or sit down and read a good book. The expansive deck is another great place to gather since it features an outdoor dining area and a gas grill. Spend a relaxing afternoon in one of the hammocks either taking a nap or admiring the views. The first floor of this secluded getaway is what we'd call a 'fun cave' - there, you'll find a pool table, foosball table, a wet bar, and another living area.

What's nearby:
The hidden gem of Friendship, Wisconsin offers year-round fun in all seasons. Rent a snowmobile, snowshoes, skis, or ice fishing equipment - there’s no wrong way to enjoy the snow. If you’re visiting in the summer, explore the area’s many hiking trails, or take a stroll down Main Street for shopping and dining. Fall visitors should prepare to be awed by the brilliant foliage in Friendship and the surrounding area. You will be just a short distance away from Wisconsin Dells Waterparks as well as amusement parks and events.

Boat Launch on Castle Rock Lake = 0.8 miles
Big Papa's Pontoon Rentals = 4 miles
Moundview Golf Course = 6 miles
Adams, WI = 8.5 miles
Petenwell Lake = 9 miles
Roche-A-Cri State Park = 9 miles
Fawn Creek Winery = 20 miles
Burr Oak Winery = 28 miles
Noah's Ark Water Park = 32 miles
Kalahari Indoor Water Park = 34 miles
Christmas Mountain Village = 34 miles
Broken Bottle Winery = 35 miles
Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells = 37 miles
Devils Lake State Park = 46 miles
Cascade Mountain Ski Area = 48 miles

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
There is a walking path to reach the lake.
Four kayaks are available for guest use under the canopy outside. Also included are four kayak carts so guests can pull them down to the water easier. Six life vests are inside the coat closet by the front door (four one-size-fits-most unisex, one ladies, and one young child vest).

This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Dock details: Two shared piers. One pier has about six to eight slips where guests can park a boat during the entire duration of their stay. The slips are not numbered so they can pick whichever is available. The other pier goes straight out (as opposed to the other one that has multiple "fingers" branching off from the main pier) and it's only a daily use pier. No overnight boat parking on that pier. The daily use dock is mainly for fishing off of and swimming. They can park a boat there too during the day.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3016 sq ft (280 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30265

About the neighborhood

Map
Friendship, WI

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock Lake - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Northern Bay Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Petenwell Lake - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Buckhorn State Park - 32 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Castle Rock County Park - 42 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Family Affair Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Country Skillet - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kubon's Dellwood Pavilion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rank's Tavern - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit located?

This family-friendly Friendship vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wisconsin River and Castle Rock Lake. Friendship Beach and Petenwell Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ihor k.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything is very dirty
everything is very dirty, the bathrooms are dirty, cobwebs and dust everywhere, the kitchen is very dirty, the drawers in the kitchen are dirty, the cutlery is dirty, the kitchen cabinets in the kitchen are dirty, the coffee maker does not work, there are no cutlery (forks, spoons, knives) for 10 people as ordered. Bugs all over the house.It is VERY DIRTY inside the house and outside
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derek E., Minneapolis

The house worked well for our stay
The house was mostly clean and worked well for what we were going for. The deck and firepit area was great for our group. It is not like the pictures. You can see that maintenance has not been done outside for a while. Just go in knowing that you will have to wash out the kayaks if you want to use them. The deck needs stain, which is not a big deal but not like the pics. The chairs outside worked great but also had not been cleaned. The inside was pretty clean. We enjoyed the little towel people in the house on the beds. The sofa was broken when we arrived, a leg was busted on the end of the sofa. The Horse Shoe pit has broken Horse Shoes, there were some broken decorations inside as well. The dishwasher was throwing an error code because someone turned off the water to the dishwasher. We were able to troubleshoot it. Again, this did not impact our group, but the renter should know that the pictures are maybe what it looked like a few years ago. So set expectations accordingly. The path out to the lake was nice to walk. It goes for quite a ways, which is a great way to get outside. We had plenty of wood for the firepit. We had to find some buckets for putting it out at night. The grill over the fire pit worked great for our group. Our weather was great, so we spent a lot of time on the deck. It is shaded during the day, which was nice. Privacy is everything for this place. We did not have to deal with neighbors. I think this was the biggest benefit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An "up north" experience
Extended family got together for some memory making. The property was clean and updated, adorable towel art in each bedroom, fun bunk bed room and basement game room. Kitchen modest and not equipped for 15 people to eat there 3 times a day (only 9 forks), so we went through a lot of paper goods and washed our plastic silverware. The lake is a .3 mile hike or drive and hike. You really have to enjoy kayaking to go through the effort to take them down to the water. The area around the piers is not ideal for swimming. We drove into town and spent $5 to swim at the county park next to the RV park. The listing said games and toys, but it was more for tweens and older. We are glad we brought a lot of toys and games for our younger crew. The kitchen oven is a bit slow to cook things. unlisted appliances; a griddle, three waffle irons, instapot, a slow cooker, a hand mixer, a pizza oven, cutting boards, numerous pots and pans. Grill needs to be leveled. There was a disconnect between vacasa, VRBO, and properly owner if any communication was made with them. Vacasa answered my question and said firewood was not included, but in fact there was a canopy with a large pile of firewood and a wago to take it down to the fire pit. Vacasas 800 number said a coffee maker would be delivered to the property because there was no coffee pot for the coffee maker (accessories and filters were there) no delivery or follow up, we went to Walmart and bought one. The owner should update listing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Weekend Stay
The home provided plenty of space for our party of 15 in the cool December winter. Had plenty to do within the home from ages 2 to 62! Highly recommended. Only comment is bring socks. Basement floor is chilling.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A weekend with the guys
We had seven middle aged guys under the roof for a weekend. It was a great space. The game room in the basement was really fun and we enjoyed the fire pit as well. It is also really close to several cool WI state parks, so there’s good hiking to be had. The place was clean and the whole check-in and check-out process was easy. We’d definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
No
Bugs all over house. Deck needed staining. Tree fell on two of our cars during windstorm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferman M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay with friends
we had a great stay, cabin was great, no complaints. Kids enjoyed the games and adults enjoyed sitting around campfire.Would definitely recommend this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ali W.

Did not meet expectations — SO MANY BUGS!
My family of 15 stayed here during the middle of May. We were hoping for a fun lakehouse experience with some lake time, hiking, bonfires and fishing. Unfortunately the bugs and especially the ticks in this area were HORRIBLE. We hardly spent any time outside because of this which was a shame because the weather was perfect. We purchased fummers, bug repellant candles, heavy deet repellant, everything, but the mosquitoes would eat us alive. Several family members had ticks embedded in them or crawling on them by just going out on the deck. Ticks were crawling on the couch and on the floor too. Definitely do not recommend coming here during the summer if you want to enjoy the outdoor space at all. The indoor space met our expectations. However the floors were filthy and our socks were black within an hour of checking in. My baby’s hands and feet were dirty from crawling. I reached out to the owners and they offered a cleaning crew to come out but they didn’t. You can tell this house is used just for rentals. No personal touches, not even a guest book. Sleeping spaces on three separate levels were great but also no one slept comfortably because the upstairs was super hot and the downstairs was freezing. They did provide floor fans for upstairs bedroom and some type of heater fireplace for the downstairs but was still not comfortable. Overall the space fit our large group and the downstairs area kept us entertained. We just went at a bad time of the year unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jon M.

Nice accommodations
Plenty of space for 8 people. Fun basement with pool table and other games. Had some issues with the heating, empty propane tanks and some dirty dishes. Slow responses from the property manager but we made the best of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Valders

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing
The house was spacious and beautiful, the surroundings were wonderful, it was quiet and relaxing. Get to unwind and enjoy nature, family loved the house and the game room, and the trail paths and fire pit outside. Recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very clean nice place, lots of room to park, great games and bar space in the basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with lots of options
We had a family get together with adult children. Property had plenty of things to do both inside and out. We had colder weather than expected for the end of March but had a great time in the game room and with board games at the nice large dining table. Nice spacious rooms with plenty of seating. Everyone wants to come back when we can take advantage of the water recreation options too. Only issue we had was having to ask to get check in information the day we were scheduled to be there. Have never had this issue and it made me a little nervous not having the information a little more in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Weekend
The cabin was as excellent as the photos suggested it would be! We had a long weekend with friends, and the cabin had everything we needed to cook and eat meals and entertain ourselves. We especially loved the billiards, foosball, and Pacman in the basement! We mostly stayed inside, but the cabin was a short drive from Roche-A-Cri state park which was an excellent spot for a hike. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to have a few extra large pots for cooking - we had to use several small pots to make enough rice to go with our entrees.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christiana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at the Cabin
We had a great time at Adventure Bay, all 12 of us. The house was better than we’d hoped, the towels were nice and fluffy (and plenty of them too!) Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils. Loved the game room and fire pit outside. Also a lovely surprise was there was a lighted fake Christmas tree set up! Only negative were the shower curtains, lots of mildew. But we just popped them in the washer with some bleach and that worked well enough. Overall a great way to spend Christmas with family we don’t see often.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas time
We had a wonderful time, the house was large enough for all of us. There was plenty of room to stretch out. The pool table and Ms. Pac man was a total hit. It had just snowed out and the trees were gorgeous. There was a huge Christmas tree and we celebrated our family Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

joline e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Escape
We found our stay here to be very enjoyable and relaxing! All descriptions of the sleeping arrangements and amenities were accurate. We were pleasantly surprised to find the kitchen more than well equipped and wouldn’t have needed to bring things like coffee filters, sharp knives, and crock pot. A few points of feedback: - We were disappointed we couldn’t adjust the temperature in the house (it hovered right around 70-72 the whole time) as it was nice for sleeping but with the airy open main floor space we were chilly when relaxing at night. Some extra throw blankets in the living room would have also alleviated this concern. - The house was described as waterfront and it does appear that way on a map but there is in fact no view of the lake and it’s a bit of a hike to access the water, which is a murky tributary to the lake, not the actual lake. It wasn’t a deal breaker but if we had come in summertime we would have expected easier lake access. - Lastly, we recommend a some additional tissue boxes in restrooms. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Weekend Getaway
Excellent extended weekend getaway at the cabin in Friendship WI. Was happily surprised with how spacious the property was inside and out. NBA Jams was a nice tough as well. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun but misleading on water access
We had fun during our stay but felt misled about the access to the lake. There are pictures of a dock but upon arrival we learned that it is not close to the property. It is not lake front and should not be considered if you’re looking for a lake home. If you’re looking for a big house, in a forest, with kid activities and space to play outside in the yard then it’s a great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private spot for a week with family!
We had a great time at Adventure Bay. It is evident there was a lot of effort put in to ensure guests have everything they need -especially for families, there were extra life jackets (including an infant jacket), kids folding table with chairs in the closet, specific directions and clearly marked labels throughout the house. We also had a huge pile of firewood ready when we arrived for campfires for the week. The location was beautiful and private -we loved the big deck and fire pit. The private beach was quiet and a perfect spot for our full group. The video on how to get there made finding it a breeze. Jason was our contact for the site, he was friendly and responsive. We had an issue with the initial house code that we were given, but Jason was quick to get it fixed and get us checked in. A few other small questions we had were quickly answered and addressed. We brought our boat and I would only mention to other boaters that the slips and really the whole lake is more pontoon-friendly than an I/O motor/speed boat. The water level of the lake seemed to be low the week we were there making some of the slips too shallow for us to get into and the tributary we were off of was extremely shallow, we got hung up on stumps(?) multiple times as we sat lower in the water than a pontoon would (all other boats in the docks/area were pontoons). Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure Bay
Beautiful property. Tons of amenities. Kids young and older had a blast. Only thing I would suggest is another full size refrigerator. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ewa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Beautiful and clean property. Everything what needed is there. Very private property, and great area! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend retreat in Winter
Rental process was easy and effective
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Plain Wi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and well maintained. Met all of our needs
Great place and would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

rich j., Humboldt

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property, beds very comfortable. Complaint is grill was dirty and recliners broken.
We would rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020