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Calm Waters Chain O' Lakes Vacation Home

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Looking at property from Limekiln Lake
View of Limekiln Lake from end of the dock
Another sunset picture from end of the dock
Limekiln Lake leading to Round Lake
Stunning sunset picture from end of the dock

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waupaca, WI
  • Crystal River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hartman Creek State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Foxfire Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Stevens Point, WI (STE-Stevens Point Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

1st Floor Water View Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Water View Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Restroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet

Master on Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Calm Waters Chain O' Lakes Vacation Home

Welcome to the spacious and beautiful Chain O' Lakes Calm Waters Vacation Home! This home has plenty space for your family to enjoy or even can accommodate multiple families! Your ideal vacation starts with ample parking for 6 vehicles right out front of the home! Enter through the sunroom and take a load off while taking in the beautiful views of the lake. Observe the open concept as you enter the home and look out the sliding doors to the lake. Sit on the sofa and take in the natural beauty of the property! Trees on the property keep our home private while still allowing picturesque views of the water! The kitchen is stocked up with pots, pans, plates, silverware and cups. There is a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and coffee maker. The master is on the main floor and has an attached full bathroom. The master has one queen bed and a desk.
The 2nd bedroom is also on the main floor with one queen bed and one full bed. There is also one more full bath on the main level. Upstairs find two additional bedrooms. The 3rd bedroom has one queen bed and a twin bed. There is also space in this room for an air mattress or a pack and play. The 4th bedroom has two queen beds and many windows as well. There is a third full bathroom on the second floor between the two bedrooms. Downstairs on the basement walkout level you will find a bar area with plenty of stools along with a high top table to hang out at. The basement also has a pool table for your enjoyment. There is a half bathroom on this level along with a washing machine, dryer and additional refrigerator. Walk down to the waterfront from the deck or the lower level. The deck offers additional seating along with a charcoal grill. The lower walkout also has a picnic table for even more seating! The shed offers plenty of inflatables to enjoy on the water and additional chairs for lounging. There is a firepit for hanging out in the evening and roasting marshmallows. Enter the lake through the gradual walkout or take a plunge off the end of the dock into 8ft of beautiful spring fed water! Calm Waters is definitely a gem on Limekiln Lake. We are a no wake lake so no worries about jet skis and boats speeding by while the children (or you) are swimming. However, when you want to go to a recreational lake and enjoy water sports we have two recreational lakes just around the corner from the home! We have 4 kayaks, a stand up paddle board and paddle boat for your enjoyment! There is also a pontoon boat available for rent. Please contact us for information if interested.
Calm Waters is a 0.5 mile walk from Indian Crossings Casino, The Wheelhouse Restaurant, Oakwood Park and Scoopers Ice Cream! The smell of waffle cones when you walk into Scoopers is truly mouthwatering! Calm Waters is also a quick 2.5 mile drive or a 10 minute boat ride to Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant and Bar! Dock your boat and enjoy the bands that play on their pontoon! Downtown Waupaca is about 7 miles away and Stevens Point is 28 miles away. Hartman Creek State Park (2.4 miles away) offers biking, hiking and snowshoeing. Standing Rock Red and Blue Mountain Bike Loop is 5.7 miles away and is accessible all year with biking, hiking and cross country skiing. Nordic Mountain Ski Area is 24 miles away and offers skiing, snowboarding, tubing and free mountain biking. Calm Waters is about 2 hours away from Milwaukee and Madison and about 3.5 hours away from Chicago!
We have loved every minute of everything this house has to offer and everything The Chain O' Lakes has to offer! We are excited to be able to offer the same experience to you! Our wish is to make you feel welcomed and to make your vacation as enjoyable as possible! Please let us know if you have any questions!
Peak Season: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Friday-Friday 7 night rental
Off Season: After Labor Day-Before Memorial Day- 2 night minimum

Property manager

Celine Carlson
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House contract rules and rental agreement are automatically accepted by guest upon booking.

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
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

About the area

Waupaca

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Chain O' Lakes, a neighbourhood in Waupaca. Foxfire Golf Club and Central Waters Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartman Creek State Park and Pickerel Lake State Natural Area. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hartman Creek State Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Foxfire Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Long Lake - 21 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm Waters Chain O' Lakes Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calm Waters Chain O' Lakes Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm Waters Chain O' Lakes Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calm Waters Chain O' Lakes Vacation Home located?

Located in Chain O' Lakes, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Crystal River and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hartman Creek State Park. Foxfire Golf Club and Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Family Vacation

We had a GREAT week at Calm Waters, plenty of room for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Our return stay

We stayed here last year and returned again this year. It’s an especially good place for families. We had a couple of cold and rainy days and enjoyed all there was to do in the basement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R., Neenah, WI. USA

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay with both our kids, their spouses, and 3 grandkids. The kayaks, paddle boat, and SUP were all put to good use despite the cold rainy weather. The cottage was spacious with plenty of room for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

summer on the chain

location was great - walking distance to everything, access to the chain, tucked back in a bay with plenty of floaties, kayaks, paddle boat and a nice pier. great gathering space - plenty of room for a large group. Would have preferred a gash grill but we made do - convenient fire pit for s'mores and a nice sun porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo N.

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

Review

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

House was very clean. Had a lot of fun with the pontoon boat, kayaks and all the float toys. Local contact Jeremy was great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo N.

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

Limekiln Lake

Great property and we had a great time! Wish there was a larger area of sand (minus weeds) for our little people to play in. Lake had more weeds than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F., Scottsdale, Az

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

July 2023

We have been going for five years, and this was by far our favorite property! The location is great, and we can walk to several restaurants. The boat rental was also a plus. There is an on-call handyman who is available if you have any problems while you were staying there. It’s a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A fun family vacation!

Great spot! The owner of the property was very accommodating, however the company that takes care of the property, we could never reach. We called twice and his voice mail was full. It was not a big deal, we just wanted to know if we could enter the property due to the fact that we arrived early. I also was expecting to have wood for the fire pit. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Laura L.

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

Wonderful Location

I rented this property for a week on the lake with my kids and grandchildren. It was able to accommodate the 9 of us comfortably. Plenty for the grandkids to do, although the tubing inflatables shown in the listing were not available. We rented the pontoon boat from the owner which was cheaper than renting from across the lake and was great for exploring the Chain O' Lakes. We had a plumbing leak while we were there and the property manager was right on yop of it. He had a plumber there within an hour and it was fixed right away. The owner also called to apologize for the inconvenience. Overall, it was a wonderful stay and I would recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Has it all!

This property was amazing! Three levels with enough bedrooms and bathrooms and an entertaining space in the basement was perfect. The fire pit and the lake plus the boat was everything that our group needed. The boat rental was separate and I can’t say that the boat was in the best condition, however, I was glad that it was available for us. Being on the chain O’Lakes was in amazing tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Wedding weekend

The location was perfect for our purpose and comfortably accommodated a small group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

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

House was big and clean, with a great access to the chain of lakes

Lots of room for guests to hang together or do their own things. Canoes and paddle boards are available to use, and renting the pontoon boat is a must.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

We took advantage of all the extras

We used the kayaks and water toys available. We also took advantage of the downstairs on rainy days. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parker M.

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

Waupaca Lake House

Everything was great Water equipment, pontoon boat, fire pit, kayaking, paddle boat and paddle boarding Accommodations were very adequate for our family and in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Paradise.

Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Neenah, WI

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

Lake House Fun

A great location in the middle of Chain O' Lakes. The Pontoon Boat rental gave us all of the options of things to do on the lakes. Kayaking was on top of our list and we were not disappointed! The house is a great party house w the pool table and air hockey in the lower level. The host thought of all of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lori M., Neenah, Wisconsin

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

Location!

Beautiful location with easy access to so much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Calm Waters

The house was clean and plenty of room for our family. We enjoyed all the water toys provided and also rented the pontoon. The extra refrigerator came in handy as well as the use of the washer and dryer. The washer was filling super slow so my husband is such a handy man and cleaned out the inlet screens which it then worked perfect! We enjoyed our stay tremendously and made so many family memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine L.

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

Very nice

Could use a few more heating vents upstairs but other than that we very much enjoyed the home and location on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Beautiful Winter Stay

Spacious, clean, and beautiful view of the lake. Ice fishes three days. Only a 5 min, with gear, walk to the deepest part of Limekiln. Appliances were up to date and worked well. Kids loved air hockey and pool table. Lots of throw blankets but we would bring large, heavier blankets for the beds. Wonderful experience and excellent interaction with owner. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K., Brandon

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

NEW YEARS WEEKEND

Thank you for letting us use your rental for New Years Eve weekend! We spent it with great friends. Your accommodations worked out great for our group. We enjoyed playing cards and dice around the downstairs bar, and even had an intense air hockey match. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane H., Appleton

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

Great weekend away

We had a great time with more than enough space for our group of 9
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

AILEEN Y., Long Beach

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

Family reunion

Excellent property for our family, perfect location on the lake with so much to do nearby. The house provided enough space to get some private time as well with the dock, kayaks and paddleboard readily available.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Celine Carlson

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The Carlson's are Michigan natives. Josh grew up in the Upper Peninsula and Celine grew up in the Detroit area. Our oldest boy was born in Detroit and our youngest boy was born in Columbus, OH. Our family moved from Ohio to the Milwaukee area in 2014. Josh is a bank executive and Celine is a stay at home mom.

Why they chose this property


During our time in Wisconsin we have visited the Chain many times. The activity and vibe of the Chain was an immediate draw. We have been looking for years for the perfect lake house but nothing was quite right. That is until we found Calm Waters Vacation Home! The house has plenty of space for our family and for guests visiting. This is not mentioning the lakefront! Nothing brings us more joy than watching our 11 year old and 13 year old endlessly jump off the end of the dock! The assurance that this is a no wake lake creates a sense of calm that my kids are out on the water and nobody is going to come zooming by and not see them swimming. We also love boating around the Chain! One of my kids favorite things is boating to Clearwater Harbor and swimming while the waitresses serve us on our own boat! Of course they love, love, love walking to Scoopers to get a huge scoop of ice cream in their homemade waffle cones! This property has been such a blessing to our family and we are so happy to share these experiences with you!

What makes this property unique

What makes our property unique is the inside has plenty of space for families and groups! There are 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and 1/2 bathroom! No waiting in line to use the bathroom! The basement is a walkout level to the water and has a full bar seating area! The lakefront is a no wake lake while having an area off the dock deep enough to jump off into! It is within a 5 minute boat ride to two recreational lakes. It is also a 1/2 mile walk to The Wheelhouse, Indian Crossings Casino, Dings Dock, Becker Marine and Scoopers! There is so much to do around Calm Waters all year!!

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