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

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20260.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Waupaca, WI

Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall
‪6 min drive‬
Foxfire Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
Crystal River
‪10 min drive‬
Stevens Point, WI (STE-Stevens Point Municipal)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Erin H. - Property Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please be respectful of neighbors

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

May smoke outside, dispose materials safely

Absolutely NO fireworks allowed on the property.

Important information

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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

About the area

Waupaca

Located in Waupaca, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Jet skiing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Brainerd Bridge Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Foxfire Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
Crystal River - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk
‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

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 2 mi (3 km) of ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca and Peoples Park. Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall and Brainerd Bridge Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

16 April 2025

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

Large place, great location

The property is very clean (other than the carpet in some areas), well furnished and organized. The equipment they provide for outdoor sports and play are excellent. The lake views throughout the house are amazing. There are lots of very clean windows! The multiple sitting areas are comfortable. One bedroom has only one tiny underground window, so the room is dark. Bathrooms are kind of dated. It’s right in town, but the neighborhood is quiet and the lake is beautiful, so it doesn’t feel like it’s in town. The instructions are very clear. (I’ll let the owner know of one confusion.)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

13 April 2025

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

Ryan H.

6 April 2025

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

Matt V.

24 March 2025

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

Hockey tryout weekend

House was perfect and a great alternative to a hotel for our group of 12.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

5 February 2025

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

8/10 Good

Laura S.

14 January 2025

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

Family Christmas

Nice property, right on the lake. Able to go ice fishing. Plenty of room for all of us. Beds a bit firm.kitchen well stocked with dishes and cookware. Enjoyed by all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

7 January 2025

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.

7 January 2025

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

I love this house

Everything is perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

15 December 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

5 December 2024

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

Julue D.

1 December 2024

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

THERESA M.

11 November 2024

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

Jacob F.

13 October 2024

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

The perfect girls getaway

We just returned from an amazing girls weekend at this VRBO, and I can't recommend it highly enough! We hosted 16 girls, and there was more than enough space for everyone to relax, chat, eat, and laugh together. The three showers were a game-changer for our larger group, ensuring no one was left waiting. The huge windows offered stunning views, filling the space with natural light. The unique woodwork and cozy fireplace added a special touch to the ambiance. With two fridges, we had plenty of room for all our snacks and drinks, which was essential for our long stay. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil you could possibly need, along with an abundance of silverware, plates, bowls, and cups—truly a cook's dream. The property was impeccably clean and quiet, making it the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. Our hosts were incredibly helpful, kind, and caring, which made our stay even more enjoyable. From the moment we arrived and saw the place, our jaws dropped—it was just that beautiful! We all wished we could stay there every weekend. This VRBO is truly one of the best we’ve ever experienced. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

22 September 2024

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

Amazing

Five adult couples stayed at the lake retreat for a long weekend. We had a friend’ son wedding at Camp Elsewhere which was very close. The views from the house are amazing. We enjoyed lake days outside. We did not use all the kayaks, Canoe or bikes that are at the property but so nice they were there. The house was large and comfortable for relaxing and sleeping. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

6 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mostly Perfect

This place only has two things working against it from our stay. There were a few issues with cleanliness; hair in the shower, egg on a pan, and crumbs on the kitchen and living rooms tables. Secondly...HWY 10 is close and the noise is non-stop. The good, and there is more good than bad, the place is huge. We had no problem being comfortable even with kids running about. The lake is great and clear enough to snorkel past the weeds. We did fish from the provided kayaks, nothing huge, but we only fish like once a year. The kids had a blast fishing from the pier, learning how to snorkel, and learning how to kayak. Town is nice and close and the area restaurants we visited were great. The host was also a fantastic help at check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

28 August 2024

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

8/10 Good

Carol S.

27 August 2024

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

Anniversary celebration

BeItiful place. Wonderful time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

26 August 2024

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

Stacy L.

23 August 2024

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

Christine S.

11 August 2024

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

Great for large families

All 17 of us had a great time! The space was perfect for cooking, eating, and hanging out. We also liked the separate areas for sleeping. The house fit our needs well. They also had almost everything there you would need for little ones such as a pack n play, high chair, and even the half door to block off the basement stairs was a good idea. They had all sizes of life jackets for the canoe, kayaks, and paddle boards, too. There are also folding chairs for inside as well as lawn chairs for outside. We liked having the washer and dryer available to us. The lake had clear water, but was a bit too weedy for swimming. We spent a lot of time on the back patio areas looking at the lake. We enjoyed the pool/dart room since the weather wasn't the best for swimming. We enjoyed our yearly trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

20 July 2024

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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

Stephany J.

13 July 2024

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

LePine Family Vacation

The LePine Family Siblings and family stayed at the Bethany Retreat House for the SEVENTH YEAR!!! We enjoy the house and hate to leave. They have many amenities that make the stay very enjoyable. Such a beautiful setting. Waupaca is a quant town with an interesting history. We always stop at the microbrew to “Grab a Hinder!” Always enjoy Little Fat Gretchen’s as well! See you in 2025 Bethany house !!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

12 June 2024

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

Linda T.

10 June 2024

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

Family Vacation

This was our second year to get together as an extended family at the Lakehouse. It is a very comfortable house with everything we needed to have a relaxing week on the lake. We love having access to the kayaks, paddle boards, and the canoe. We were all able to be out on the water together. It’s such a beautiful spot, and Erin was quick to respond to the few little issue we encountered. The maintenance team came very quickly! We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stormie D.

13 February 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Erin H. - Property Manager

Bethany Home, Inc. purchased the property as a convenient and beautiful option for family and friends of Bethany to spend a weekend away from home. Community and others are welcome to enjoy the beautiful house.

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Common Room

Master

Sitting Room

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Main Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property