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Reviews of Beautifully Remodeled Waterfront Home with Amazing Bunk Bedroom

Beautifully Remodeled Waterfront Home with Amazing Bunk Bedroom
Neenah, WI

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute home
The house is so cute, and the beds and rooms are wonderful, but it was much smaller than the pictures indicated and it was not stocked as well as others that we stayed in. We struggled to find a lot of basic things. The appliances were TOP notch, the view was amazing, overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a wonderful location for our family vacation
The house is beautiful! They have truly thought of everything you would need. They remodeled the entire house in such a way that it just makes sense! The outside areas are beautiful! The only down side was the lake was really yucky while we were there, and we were really close to the train and highway. So while it didn’t bother us, if you are looking for that “middle of no where quiet” while outside…you will be disappointed. For the lake, we had envisioned letting the kids swim in the lake, but that wasn’t an option. However we loved taking the kayaks out on the water! We would stay there again. It was just a short drive to down town Appleton and the house was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lake house
Great house for our family to attend the Oshkosh airshow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores C.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July Family Get Together 2023
Pictures don't do this VRBO justice. It easily accommodated our group of 9. Sleeping arrangements were good. House spacious, clean and had new decorations and appliances. This home fulfilled all of our requirements. The house had a private boat dock which gave us ongoing access to the lake. So much fun!! We were able to tube, paddle board, wake board, etc. on the lake. The lake was NOT busy and allowed for lots of fun. The property was large and we played bags(provided) dice, games and had a fire in the fire pit. (Watched the fireworks from the "pit"). The kitchen is fully stocked and necessities are ample. There is a train nearby but the lull of the train (when it occasionally went by) was sort of comforting and not in the least a bother or annoyance. The neighborhood was pleasant. I highly recommend this location for a fun get away with water access, huge lawn area and a very comfortable home. Hugh thanks to the owners who were also very assessable and friendly. We had a great time creating memories with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying and providing the review. Glad your family enjoyed the lake!

10/10 Excellent

Carey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a fun stay!
Very clean and great use of space in this cozy home. Close to many places and only a short drive to some great fun. We went in Winter and enjoyed a spa day along with some ax throwing in Appleton. Bedrooms are located away from the gathering area which was very nice. Bunk room was utilized by the younger members of our group, which was very fun for them as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Bay/Dallas Game
The place was perfect! 10 of us slept comfortably and had lots of room to sit and relax. All we had to bring was food, everything needed to cook was right there. It was within 30-40 minutes of Lambeau Field and the Airport
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
This property was everything and then some. The host was very responsive and was very accommodating. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property was well maintained and clean. I definitely can see us staying again when we make it back to the area. Host responded quickly after I asked a couple questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together and Packer Game
We greatly enjoyed our stay. This home is beautifully remodeled and the bunk room is a fantastic design! Easy to get to Packers game and close to shopping. You can feel and hear the train which we actually found fun. We didn’t use the water at this time of year but really enjoyed the beautiful sun rise, watching fish jump, geese swim and squirrels playing. Home is new to VRBO so I’m sure there will be more supplies in the future. I would recommend this home and stay there again if the opportunity arises. It was a great base for a family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thank you for staying and we appreciate the tips on the supplies we can add to have on hand.

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We enjoyed our stay. Beautifully designed clean property. Right on the water with great view from home. Wi-fi connection didn’t work for us. Outdoor traffic noise was loud with highway and train very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Jonathan W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mediocre at best
My family and I wanted a nice weekend getaway up north on a long weekend. Unfortunately, the pictures and listing aren’t what we experienced. The house was very dirty, amenities that were offered to be used for broken or dirty. The exterior was unusual to dirty chairs, cushions and mildew on deck and patio. It was very noisy with house between two main interstate and multiple trains running on a track behind the home. I would not recommend this home for a weekend stay as you’ll be disappointed in your stay on an overpriced rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2022
Our rental home was professionally cleaned before the rental and personally inspected by owners within 24 hours of the stay as we had 10 days between the cleaning and the rental start date. Renter sent a note via VRBO stating “I don't plan on leaving a review on VRBO as it would not be a positive one, and out of respect for you and your home (and just starting out on VRBO) I don't want that for you. I want you to be able to have many successful years of home sharing!” This was followed by a list of concerns including the renters need to vacuum and then mop because their feet were completely black from the dirty floors after being in the home 30 minutes. We know this to be untrue given our own personal inspection. There was also mention of a broken hose so the renter couldn’t use it as stated in our listing. This was our first notice of it broken and had the renter notified us during the stay, an extra hose is available onsite for use. Unfortunately the renter didn’t reach out during the stay to notify of any concerns. For future hosts, renter left behind a bathroom garbage full of dirty diapers and a kitchen garbage full as well. With cleaners availability being 4 days later, it was an unpleasant surprise to find given there is an on-site garbage receptacle outside and our checkout instructions include the removal of the garbage from the home. We would not recommend these renters.

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time, nice house and great hosts
The house was exactly as described. Plenty of room for all of us. House was stocked with everything a person needs. Owners answered all our questions in a timely manner and were great to work with. Other reviews complain about the algae, but that is an issue along the entire bank of that part of the lake. Once you get out aways, you can boat and swim with no issues, others were doing the same. Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
We love the rooms, beds are comfortable. Love the fire pit and paddle boat as well. We would love to stay here again next time. The host is friendly and
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Communication. Wonderful stay!!
After missing two years of gathering due to COVID, my family (four adult children and their children) were eager to have time together. We have a ski boat, and we wanted to have access to water as well as plenty of space for the littles to run. We got both in this VRBO. Gwen and Chad (the owners of the property) could not have been kinder. Gwen was willing to talk with me by phone before we arrived to help me understand what we might expect. We were not familiar with the area, and she was absolutely wonderful to us. When we arrived at the house (early) Chad and his daughters were cleaning. We wanted to simply drop the boat so that we might be able to explore the area. It was no problem. Chad apologized profusely that they were still cleaning (it was 12:30 p.m. and we were not to check in until 4 p.m.-- absolutely not his fault!) Regardless, heoffered that we absolutely could leave the boat, and in fact, if we wanted to, we could park the boat in the garage. My husband was delighted. The bunk room brought great joy to our grandkids. Two patios offered space for meaningful conversation between family members, as well as leisurely coffee time appreciating the sunrise over the lake. The house itself is lovely with plenty of natural light! The yard offers a tremendous amount of space with a fire pit and several adiraondack chairs, where we enjoyed a fire and s'mores each night. An outside eating patio with table, chairs, and grill made our meals feel like we really WERE on vacation, and having a washer and dryer (with five grandchildren) made all of our lives easier! There is a dock (which we used) although there is algae and undergrowth prevalent along the entire shoreline. When you get out into the main channel of the lake, this is a non-issue. A couple of my kids kayaked (available at the house) from the dock. Great fun was had by all. I would highly recommend Gwen and Chad and this delightful home if you're looking for a relaxing, easy, meaningful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with both nature and small town vibes
We were here with a few friends and it was a great stay! It’s in a place where you can get a little bit of nature and a little bit of Main Street Appleton. The bars/breweries/restaurants are only 10 minutes away! And a golf course 15 minutes away. On top of that we had a little chunk of nature with this place. The water wasn’t swimmable during our stay but there were paddle boats and kayaks provided. There’s also a fire pit and nice patio areas. The inside of the house was top notch. Nice appliances, bathrooms and bedrooms. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thanks for the review and for being great renters! Enjoy the rest of summer!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend on the Lake
Overall beautiful property that can accommodated a beautiful weekend with family and friends. Be sure to pack your bikes as there are trails galore to adventure. The only heads up is the lake access isn’t swimmer friendly and tough to get water craft through the under growth. Gwen was a dream to work with. We would definitely consider renting again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

David P., Lakeville MN USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
WARNING: Please save yourself the trouble, look elsewhere!
1. Our experience of what happened/our interactions with the host: a. Unable to get ahold of the host in a timely manner. Once we arrived at the property, it was a huge disappointment to realize that the description was not accurate - see specific details below. VRBO had made multiple attempts and sent an email trying to reach the host without success. b. We spent about 3.5 hours after arriving on a late Friday afternoon trying to resolve the situation (including being on hold and waiting for the host to respond), only to have the host's husband trying to intimidate us with an aggressive tone using phrases such as “I have run multiple businesses, buddy!”. c. The host insisted on not canceling the reservation on their end, due to fears of negatively impacting their renter rating. The only option they gave us was to cancel on our end and take a cleaning fee refund so that they could rent out the property for Father’s Day weekend. This offer is about a 10% refund for a situation that had created a lot of stress for our family’s attempt to celebrate Father’s Day, and had us feeling trapped for about 3.5 hours without a resolution. We did not agree. d. As a result, we had to scramble to book another accommodation which resulted in an additional 2 hours of driving late into the night. 2. The pictures are misleading. a. There were spiders and ants inside the home. Spider webs outside the home including the patio furniture. One of the vents was not installed, and the others had heavy dust. This would have triggered a dust allergy response for 2 of our family members if we had stayed. b. There are loud freeways right by the house. A main North and South freeway is approximately 115ft from the property, with a railroad track in-between the property and the freeway. There was also another East and West freeway approximately 0.5 miles South of the property. It was so loud that we had a hard time hearing each other in our regular voices. c. Prior to arriving, we had connected with the host and were promised that we were able to dock the boat. This was not true, as the weeds were overgrown with no path. d. The front of the house and the neighborhood were not accurately depicted in the photos. The house has a low ceiling, and when running the faucet, it smells like mildew/sewage. We hope this review can help others avoid ruining their family vacation while risking significant financial loss.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
There are always two sides to a story and as brand new owners of this property, one we hope to share with other renters for many years to come, we ask our future renters to recognize not every renter appreciates or respects small business owners. The renter contacted VRBO directly from the driveway of our property which prompted calls and an email with the following complaint “the house was not as he expected. The house is not waterfront as it is advertised on the site.” A call to the renter was made 12 minutes later and I was told the rental wasn’t going to work and he didn’t realize when the listing said it was right off the highway, I wasn’t kidding. His family just couldn’t see themselves enjoying themselves and he should not have taken the risk with a home in a more urban area. The house is on a lake lot and the listing explains the proximity to the highway as does the exact address which was shared 3 days prior to check in. The renter requested a full refund inclusive of all fees owed to VRBO by us. I contacted VRBO as a new host to see how to proceed and the wait times on Friday night were over an hour so I was texting the renter updates while on hold to explain the delay. The VRBO representative advised not to cancel as it impacts our host rating and she explained VRBO still requires their fees for a cancellation on the day of check in, thus a full reimbursement to renter means we pay out of pocket to VRBO, losing money. I offered to refund the cleaning fee up front and if the renter cancelled, it would make the property available for rent and if we found new renters, we would reimburse the balance of the rental costs. The renter said they wouldn’t do that and instead they would damage our rating by giving us a low score and request a chargeback as well so we don’t get paid. Renter followed through on both of these actions. Our listing accurately notes the home being on a highway, it is waterfront and we do have a dock we allow renters to use. This renter said he wasn’t taking a chance putting his boat in the water. The notations of ants and spiders is just false. We went to the rental property on the day of the scheduled check out and took pictures to document the condition of the home as we suspected a dishonest report given the unrealistic expectation of this renter to be refunded fully because they decided they didn’t like the location of our rental home upon arrival and refused to cancel and allow us to rent to others.