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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Property grounds
Bethany's Retreat House, on the shores of Shadow Lake in Waupaca, WI offers a serene getaway with plenty of space and amenities. Enjoy three large common rooms with seating for your group and great views through large windows. Relax outdoors by the lake or unwind indoors at the pool table or watching movies.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 202801 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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..

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property manager

Erin H. - Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Living room

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

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please be respectful of neighbors
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area

Map
Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Peoples Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Brainerd Bridge Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Crystal River - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waupaca Woods Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Schueller's Great exSPECHTations - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk

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..?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Waupaca holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca and Hutchinson Historical House. South Park and Peoples Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We had a lovely time, despite a pretty crazy storm coming through! The host was excellent, and available when needed. Someone also stopped by after the storm to check on us, and let us know they had flashlights, etc. if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Absolutely perfect

The house was perfect for a retreat with some friends. Would come back it was absolutely wonderful. Property/lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Clean and comfortable

The cabin was very clean, spacious, and homey. Plenty of areas indoor and out to hang out or find a quite spot. Kitchen had a lot of space and most everything you’d need. It was a nice stay and hope to be back in the winter for ice fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Perfect lake retreat for a group!

We had the pleasure of staying in the Pleasure Lake Retreat House. The home is situated on a small lake and has everything a group could ask for to keep entertained. It comfortably slept six people with room and beds to spare. There is a pool table, dart board, ping pong table, fishing poles, basketballs and a hoop and board games. We never got bored and would love to come back on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Jessica K.

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

Family time at the cabin

Wonderful time celebrating Christmas and New Year's as an extended family! Everyone enjoyed their time in this special place and all look forward to doing it again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

raul p.

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

I love this house

Everything is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Great for large group

The layout of this house is PERFECT for a large group, especially of varying ages, with bedrooms on one side and common areas on the other. The fully equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare large group meals. And the living room was so cozy and welcoming for our winter weekend getaway. The lake access was perfect for ice fishing and I’d imagine even better for summer swimming fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tamara S.

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

Awesome Lake House!

We had an amazing time! The host was very gracious and communicated effectively. I have a 7 year old Autistic son and I was worried about being so close to the lake, but I bought some door sensors from Amazon to ensure he didn’t elope. Every thing worked out we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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