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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Property grounds
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

Enjoy Bethany’s Retreat House for a relaxing vacation on the shores of beautiful Shadow Lake, in Waupaca, WI. Whether you are here for a fun vacation, to refresh your spirit or on a business trip, our lake side lodge is the perfect home away from home.

Our lodge retreat is located right on the lake and is fully furnished with plenty of space and amenities for everyone. There are plenty of activities on-site and within a short distance of the Retreat House. Conveniently close to downtown Waupaca but has the camping experience you need to getaway.

There are three large common rooms throughout the house that have available seating for your whole group with a great view of Shadow Lake seen clearly through large windows.

Outdoor seating and chairs are also at the Retreat House for you to use throughout your stay; with options to relax in the sun or the shade. Go out on the lake with your favorite watercraft to soak up the sun.

Enjoy the pool table, dartboard, movies and other indoor games on a rainy day. Make dinner on the grill, over a fire, use the kitchen or even walk over to one of Bethany’s restaurants to pick up some food. Downtown also has a variety of unique dining choices for you to try out. The Retreat House has everything you’ll need to truly unwind.

Bethany’s Retreat House is located right on Shadow Lake, which is a prime location to see Waupaca’s annual 4th of July fireworks.

The house is close to a city park which has a playground, picnic area, two shelters, bath house, fishing pier, boat launch, and museum. The sandy swimming beach has a raft, slide and diving board. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Close to the Retreat House is Bethany’s Crystal River Walking Trail with rest stops and boardwalks that extend to oversee the Crystal River.





Property manager

Erin H. - Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: May smoke outside, dispose materials safely

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2801 sq ft (260 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: 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

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
Note from host: Please be respectful of neighbors
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 deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes Kayaks!

About the neighborhood

Map
Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca - 11 min walk
  • Brainerd Bridge Park - 5 min drive
  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 6 min drive
  • Foxfire Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Crystal River - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. located?

This family-friendly Waupaca vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca and Peoples Park. Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall and Brainerd Bridge Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

THERESA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing. Everything we needed was there.
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadow Lake
This was a fabulous home on a beauty lake! Well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary celebration
BeItiful place. Wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
This place was perfect for the family reunion that we had put togther
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighborhood trip
We had a great time. Property was clean,Well stocked and a great location. Host was easy to work and communicatite with. A great stay, thank yoy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Anniversary with Family
This property is lovely and well equipped for a large group. The whole experience was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, super private, tons of space!
The Shadow Retreat house was exactly as the pictures look: a serene, private, older home with lots of character. Our group enjoyed kayaking to the nearby sandy beach to swim and the lake is pretty good for fishing, too. There's lots of spots to gather and dine inside and out. The game room is a super fun bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd vacation at Shadow Lake
So much to do on sunny days and also rainy days. Plenty of kayaks, plenty of beach days and plenty of fishing time. All of us had a fun time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadow Lake stay
We had an enjoyable stay to celebrate a high school graduation. There were plenty of activities for all the different aged guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
The perfect spot for a weekend trip. So close to the lake and great activities and rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We enjoyed our stay. The place was really clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Get-away
We enjoyed our stay very much! Wonderful and charming property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Five adult couples stayed at the lake retreat for a long weekend. We had a friend’ son wedding at Camp Elsewhere which was very close. The views from the house are amazing. We enjoyed lake days outside. We did not use all the kayaks, Canoe or bikes that are at the property but so nice they were there. The house was large and comfortable for relaxing and sleeping. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Spacious, clean, relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th year. My family feels st home here. It is very comfortable with lots of roomz
Love this place !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stormie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space
The accommodation were amazing. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in. Plenty of space for games and laughter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doyle and Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The building is great. The weather cooperated...;used the kayaks & paddle boards
We have already booked it for next year we were so impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nhia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and family get together
Amazing place for the family and friends. Everything was perfect. Thank you for allowing us to host an amazing get together. Will definitely look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karrie M., Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Perfect space for any kind of reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadow Lake
Loved our second stay! A wonderful house to accommodate our large family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roger's 60 Birthday Bash
Great location for all of my family with plenty of rooms, 17 of us in all stayed there. Had lots of laughts there with my siblings and spouses. Would stay there again. Great place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
We enjoyed our time and the host was responsive to our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Does not disappoint!
Extended family has stayed here several times. Although the weather was not ideal, the house was great and we found plenty to do. No shortage of memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadow lake
The property was amazing and the perfect size for our large group! There was plenty of space for everyone, where we could all be together and not crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for Families
Had a tiny hiccup upon arrival that was address immediately by Erin. We had a great stay and made tons of memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022