When you stay at this apartment in Portage, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Wisconsin River and Museum at the Portage. .This apartment is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Historic Indian Agency House.
Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 17 min drive - 20.4 miles
Noah's Ark Waterpark - 22 min drive - 24.0 miles
Getting around
Portage Station - 12 min walk
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Portage Asian Cuisine - 19 min walk
Dinos - 5 min drive
Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Purple Door Retreat-Wi-Fi, 10 Minutes from Cascade
This freshly updated lower duplex unit is ready to impress! This apartment has two bedrooms and one full bath. Located in downtown Portage, just 20 minutes from Wisconsin Dells and easy access to the interstate. Cascade mountain just a few minutes away. Everything you need for a comfortable stay! The apartment is located on the 1st floor of the house. There is a private outside entrance and keypad door lock for access. (Look for the purple door at the front of the house)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In the mountains
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Property does not allow children
Recycling
Unit size: 800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Purple Door Retreat Wi fi 5 Miles to Cascade
Purple Door Retreat- Wi-Fi, 5 miles to Cascade Mountain Portage
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Purple Door Retreat-Wi-Fi, 10 Minutes from Cascade Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to restaurants and cafes
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas K.
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a nice stay, it's a quiet neighborhood and many things to do in the area.
Nicholas K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa B.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Such a cute property. It was clean and well furnished. The hosts were great. I’d love to stay there again.
Melissa B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis & Emily M.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely neighbor
Visited with the neighbors, who were absolutely delightful! As always, great apartment!
Travis & Emily M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Travis & Emily M.
Apr 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant atay
Great location. The house sits in a quiet neighborhood, but is central to many of the places we stopped at. Fresh and clean inside, with some comfy beds.
Travis & Emily M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gail B.
Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, Clean, Comfortable Home
It was very clean and pleasant stay! Close to the dells! Thank you!
Gail B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tanya C., Texas
May 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This place was perfect for my needs. The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare my meals. I slept comfortably in the supportive, yet cozy, bed. The WiFi worked flawlessly and the speed was more than enough to be able to work remotely. The neighborhood was quiet & felt safe & was a nice area for a long walk. I would definitely stay here again.
Tanya C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lara C.
Apr 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Just the place we needed for a relaxing break. Near the Rock N wool Winery which was a fun visit. Hit some antique stores. Property was clean, cozy and had all the amenities.
Lara C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brianna L.
Mar 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic!
I cannot say enough how perfect this house was! Everything was very clean and nice! It was the perfect location for a girls weekend. I will most definitely try to book one of their properties again!
Brianna L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Benedicte H.
Jan 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat
We were looking for a cozy place to spend the Holiday break, not too far from ski slopes... and the Purple Door was perfect for us. Eventhough this is an old house, it is charming, clean and equipped with everything needed to spend a nice long relaxing weekend. WIll have to come back to visit Portage!
Benedicte H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily H., Green Bay, WI
Nov 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay - Don’t Hesitate to Book!
Great communication with the hosts, easy check-in process.. The property itself was perfect for what we needed. Cute lower level, well decorated; nice touches and amenities. The location is close to downtown Portage area and about 20-min from WI Dells. I would stay again when I’m in the area. Don’t hesitate to book.
Emily H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Margaret G.
Sep 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Purple Door Retreat was "PERFECT"
We so enjoyed our stay at the purple retreat. The place was very clean and decorated so nice and had everything we needed for our stay. The beds were so comfortable and sheets were so soft we slept wonderful. I would recommend this wonderful home to anyone staying in the area or visiting the Baraboo/Dells area.
Margaret G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christina O., Wyomin, MN
Aug 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
We were looking for a comfortable place to settle while spending a long weekend at the Dells. This place is very clean, comfortable and has every detail covered. I would highly recommend it. For those curious, there were people in the unit above us and we had no problem with noise.
Christina O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kassie K.
Aug 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Good morning Melissa,
Just wanted to thank you for the great opportunity of letting us stay in your lovely home it made us feel at home. We had a wonderful stay and the neighbors were very welcoming. Thanks again, Lisa Kromka and family!
Kassie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bryan G.
Aug 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
The house was perfect for our needs. Especially enjoyed the washer and dryer. We enjoyed our stay.
Bryan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cathy N., Livonia MI USA
Jul 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Portage Property!
This charming home was INCREDIBLY clean and tidy. It was well stocked with everything we needed and was the perfect home base for our sisters weekend. Beds were comfy, shower was strong. Overall well stocked kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms!
Cathy N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shazddh B.
Jun 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place not far from a good coffee shop or devils lake. We’d come back
Easy
Shazddh B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Randy H.
Mar 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good clean place
Pictures are exactly what you get
Randy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Jennifer M.
Nov 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Apartment
This renovated property fit our needs perfectly. The location of the property was conveniently located to all our dining and shopping needs. We felt very safe in the neighborhood. Would highly recommend to friends and family.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
Aug 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best in the area!
This place was great! We stayed here for two nights as we explored around Wisconsin Dells and around the area. We reached out to the owner and she quickly responded. Would highly recommend this rental!!
Stephen P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn A., Jackson Minnesota
Jul 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
MET BASIC NEEDS
Place was clean and neighbor hood was safe and quiet. The sound from the place above was very loud and lasted all night(running, stomping, jumping). Thankfully they checked out and we got some sleep the next night. Needs more Livingroom seating. The chair is definitely for looks only. Don't forget to sign out of your disney, netflix accounts etc.., that was a nightmare to get my account passwords changed because I forgot to sign out when we left and the next folks were using all of my accounts. overall it met all our needs and bed were very comfortable. i would suggest the owner communicate with vacationers through the VRBO site or via phone. But she did great in helping gain access to our duplex.