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

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A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone wall, and built-in appliances.
A cozy cabin interior with a large window overlooking a lake, furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A two-story building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered porch area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window.
A house with a stone facade, a large window, and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 202801 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Waupaca, WI
  • Place, South Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hutchinson Historical House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waupaca

Located in Waupaca, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca and Hutchinson Historical House. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from South Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Waupaca Railroad Depot.
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What's nearby

  • South Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hutchinson Historical House - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Crystal River - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - 30 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • Fox River Mall - 38 min drive - 49.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schueller's Great exSPECHTations - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waupaca Woods Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk

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.





Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and a picnic area.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: May smoke outside, dispose materials safely

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,801 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely NO fireworks allowed on the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Please be respectful of neighbors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

May smoke outside, dispose materials safely

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes Kayaks!

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 217 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcella V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with lots of family activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite VRBO location to date!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for twelve of us, could easily hold more. We will be coming back to enjoy this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious in nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our group of 16. Kids had a blast with the floating mat, kayaks and paddleboards. There is no beach with this rental but we could see South Beach from the dock and it was a 5 minute drive. Massive kitchen so preparing meals/eating was easy. Fishing from the dock kept the kids busy as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive! Great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It gad what we needed and was very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for large family. Loved the great room and kitchen area and back porch. Beautiful setting on large private lot and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group visiting the Waupaca area! Matched the pictures and description, good communication, and everything was clean/tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talitha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large windows with lots of natural light. Fun game room. Great little downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Shadow Lake home

Great family vacation property
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was GREAT. Owner very pleasant to work with. Great family experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great space for the family to get together. Lots of space to spread out but great gathering areas outside, in the kitchen, and living rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin was extremely responsive. The house is great and there was plenty of room for the 17 of us. Already booked it for next Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family and friends. What a wonderful weekend of fellowship we had! We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Wonderful stay

Spacious, clean, relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelia A.

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

Relaxing and spacious

Lots of room to spread out a larger party. Beautiful views and fun activities/ rec equip included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025