Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!
This family friendly home is named for its beautiful 2-acre pond nestled in the middle of 16 private acres of woods and conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Mays Point of Castle Rock Lake and only 40 minutes to America’s water park capital, Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy your own private oasis while still taking advantage of all the fishing, boating, hiking, and water sports on the 2nd largest lake in Wisconsin. This 2400 square foot home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large well stocked kitchen and 2 large “living” areas. Large wrap around deck affords even more outdoor space as well as sandy beach and fire pit to enjoy summer sunsets, campfires, star-filled skies and lazy days lounging in the sun. Get away soon and be our special guests leaving all the details to us! We do not allow events/parties to be held at our property. We welcome up to 3 dogs with a nightly fee of $30 a night/per dog.
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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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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: No parties/events allowed at any time.
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Necedah
Located in Necedah, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Northern Bay Golf Course and Burr Oak Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buckhorn State Park and Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Necedah, WI
What's nearby
Buckhorn State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Castle Rock Lake - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
Petenwell Lake - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
Castle Rock County Park - 21 min drive - 20.5 km
Northern Bay Golf Course - 28 min drive - 24.2 km
Getting around
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Reel Inn - 18 min drive
Subway - 13 min drive
Dirty Turtle At O'Dells Bay - 20 min drive
Kubon's Dellwood Pavilion - 28 min drive
Little Crane Cafe - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake! located?
This family-friendly Necedah holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Buckhorn State Park and Castle Rock Lake. Wisconsin River is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
Reviews
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Such a wonderful time at the Lily Pad beautiful home and property so much for everyone to do kayaking game room nice trails for walking riding bikes huge fire pit with pond view and gorgeous deck this is a absolute gem we will be back again ! The property host was amazing to communicate with
Returned for our second year. Enjoyed it even more. House is great with lots of room. Pond and large game area in the shed were perfect for the grandchildren. Overall loved it.
This property exceeded my expectations! Very clean, close to the dells and castle rock lake, and plenty of room for our family of eight. The pond was a perfect addition to our vacation, my son and husband had a great time fishing off of the provided kayaks! Kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed for meals and the owners even left the fixings for s'mores. Will be renting again when we come back to the area!
The Lily Pad was a great place for my 10 friends/family + my 2 dogs to spend a week! The cabin itself is HUGE and even nicer than the photos. It was great to have two living spaces (one with TV and one without) so people could chose their own adventure and we didn't feel on top of each other. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, plates, silverware, drinkware and was a great space to cook in. Best of all was the pond! We weren't sure what to expect, but the bottom was mostly sandy and free of weeds where we could touch. There is a pretty sharp drop off - but it was great for those of us that wanted to swim and for kids with lifejackets! The only two "challenges" - 1. We didn't have access to a washer and dryer. The property doesn't list one, so I just wasn't paying attention, but usually when I stay somewhere for a week there is one to wash kids swimsuits, etc. 2. The Wifi was not strong enough to support VPN/work from home, so plan accordingly. We were lucky enough to be able to just take extra time off! Overall, would definitely stay again.
We were extremely happy with both the rental and the owners. Pond was wonderful, house was big and well stocked. Big plus was the games in the out building. Great place to play games late in the day. Everyone had a great time and voted this one of the best places we have rented.
The property was perfect for gathering as a family! Plenty of room for everyone to be together as well as room to spread out if needed. The amenities were abundant from a well stocked kitchen, lots of activities to do onsite and a wonderful pond stocked with fish and beautiful Lilly pads! Great little pond to kayak on too. Very peaceful and relaxing! We highly recommend this property!
Our stay at the Lily Pond was fantastic. We had 7 adults and 3 kids in the family. Lots of room for everyone. And lots to do on the property with the pond, kayaks, games/toys and walking path. Only 45 minutes from the Dells. Great local parks for kids and hiking. Close to local eating, which were really good. We will be back.
We had a wonderful time at The Lily Pad. The house and property were clean and well maintained, the swimming pond was awesome and just about everything you need is provided. Highly recommend!
Ages nearly 6 to 75, 4 males, 5 females. We ALL enjoyed the pond and its beauty. At one point 2 paddle boards, a canoe and your 2 kayaks were on the water together (2 pups included). I'm nearly 73 and also kayaked, took pics of the lilies and of the reflection from the east side on the water. The house was superb! Just perfect for us to rebond as a family and have space to relax & chill.
The Lily Pad was a great home! The two living areas made it easy to spread out. The kids loved the pond. We fed the fish, caught fish and played in the sand. There were so many things to do in the Dells that we could have stayed weeks! Janice was a great host! Wonderful vacation!
We had a fantastic time staying at this lovely house in a beautiful setting! The house is nestled in a pine forest overlooking a beautiful pond. We were swimming and exploring the pond every day. The kids were so engaged with the water and nature that we spent most of our vacation on the property!
The kitchen had everything that we needed to cook all of our meals easily and the house was very clean. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this rental!
This is the perfect location to just relax and be together. The scenery is beautiful and everyone enjoyed using the pond; even the dogs! The house has plenty of seating for everyone and every thing you need to cook with. The kids and grandkids enjoyed going to The Dells and tubing down a river which arent too far away.
The Lily Pad was a perfect place for us to reunite with family from out of state. It had plenty of space, and was well stocked with whatever we needed. It was close to a variety of recreational opportunities, and we loved the pond and the spacious deck. The owners were easy to reach and were very responsive and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We love this property! We stayed here for 8 nights and didn't want to leave. Our dogs had a blast playing around the pond and relaxing in the sun on the huge deck. The privacy and tranquility of this property is unmatched. We would definitely stay here again! My only advice would be to provide a washer and dryer and some additional cleaning supplies, sheets, and towels for guests that are staying more than just a weekend. Also, the telephone + answering machine was a little weird - I would maybe unplug it next time.
The house and surrounding area are great, but the real gem of this property is the huge deck space and its view of a charming little pond. Kids loved splashing around in it while the adults could supervise in comfort.
This home with well-appointed kitchen and baths and private waterfront location exceeded our expectations! It is the perfect setting for reconnecting with family and enjoying the great outdoors!
We were a family group of 6 adults and 4 kids (all under age 7) that spent a great end of summer week at the cabin. It was wonderfully clean with a very well equipped kitchen. All of us enjoyed the pond (w/ kayaks and inflatable floats), sandy beach, and porch. The kids especially enjoyed the air hockey table in the garage, bunk beds in one room, and tons of books/toys in the closet. The only area we felt that could be improved would be the comfort of the mattresses. They all seemed to be pretty worn and saggy and ready for replacement (although they all appeared to be clean). Would highly recommend!
We started as a family group of 8 and then dropped down to 4 as work obligations arose. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The 8 year old loved catching frogs, 12 year old ping pong and swimming, 15 year old kayaking so everyone was happy. Grandma kayaked for the first time so she could take pictures of the water lilies.
We had beautiful weather and the Rocky Road ice cream shop became a popular. And very inexpensive place to stop. Close enough to the Dells for us to take a ride on the WI Ducks, everyone should do that at least once, what a fun and unique experience. Janice was extremely helpful when we had a question. Go and stay you won’t regret the decision 🏊🧘🏀🚴♂️👍🏻
We had a wonderful week at the lily pads! We drank coffee by the water every morning on the large deck, we fished every day and caught blue gills and a monster catfish, and we enjoyed kayaking and swimming in the pond! The fishing pier was appreciated and we loved the walking trails and firepit too. The layout of the home allows all guests access to a bathroom by their bedroom and the kitchen was well stocked. The owners are very responsive as well. I would recommend this to anyone!!
We had a wonderful time! Janice was responsive to questions leading up to our stay. The property is exactly as advertised and more. It is well taken care of, great amenities, the pond was perfect for our family with young kids.
Me and my family loved this home!. It was very private, and very clean! My kids and grandkids had so much fun catching fish! I would highly recommend this property for your next vacation 😊
Property Feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere but so many things to do in the surrounding area. Buckhorn state park offers areas to hike. There is access to ATV trails. And after a busy day you can go back to the home and just relax and cool off in the pond. If you’d like lake activities, Such as skiing or tubing the lake access is very close. Beautiful home with all the comforts. Absolutely loved it.
Joan and Gerry Schnorenberg
Joan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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