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The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House

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A single-story house with a garage, a red door, and a well-maintained lawn.
A lakeside property with a house, dock, and surrounding trees.
A two-story house with a red door, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a bench, a table with a plant, and a sign on the wall.
A wooden interior with a door, a bench, and a small table with items.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Friendship, WI
  • Place, Friendship Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Roche-a-Cri State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House

Create lifelong memories on Friendship Lake! This waterfront cabin sleeps 7 and is the definition of cozy. In the summer you'll love relaxing on the patio, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, or cruising the lake in comfort in your very own kayak or pedal boat. During winter, a breathtaking sunset awaits in the sunroom after a day of ice fishing. No need to twist the paper to light a fire, all three fireplaces are electric.

This location had 55 five-star reviews under prior management group.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure you are checked out by 10am so our cleaning team has enough time to prepare for next guests.
Make sure any a/c units, fireplaces, lights are turned off. In the winter please leave the sunroom door open at all times so heat can get into that space.
If garbage cans are full of trash bags, please take to the road for garbage pick up.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3278311vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Friendship

Friendship is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castle Rock Lake and Wisconsin River.
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Map
Friendship, WI

What's nearby

  • Friendship Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roche-a-Cri State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 35 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 36 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 41 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Jims Corner Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Affair Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Outdoors: Pet-Friendly Lake House located?

Situated in Friendship, this cabin is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Roche-a-Cri State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castle Rock Lake and Northern Bay Golf Course. Wisconsin River is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven f.

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

Relaxation

Extremely relaxing property and a great place to unwind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirchh T.

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

Weekend getaway

The house is really cute inside. Nice views of lake out of most windows. Fully stocked kitchen. Close to some beautiful hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta G.

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

Great getaway place!

Wonderful experience, great place to stay, super clean & comfortable. The view on the late was amazing. All amenities made our stay easy & enjoyable! We sure be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason c.

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

Great location

My son and I were in town for some work, I am a contractor. This place worked as a perfect homebase for us while we’re doing our work, but it was so beautiful. I can’t wait to bring my wife back for a personal trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karissa B.

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

The perfect everything

I want to tell everyone about this place and yet I don’t want anyone to get to it before us. Being able to drink coffee on a dock and bonfires u see the clear sky’s were just what we needed. This place has everything you would need. Grill, bonfire pit, full kitchen, private dock, close to what’s fun but away from the busyness of a city life. Perfect for a couples get away to a family event! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you for the kind review, Karissa! Glad you enjoyed your stay and had wonderful weather for your 20th anniversary. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Cute cottage great views

The cottage was close to my in laws battling health conditions. The owner has been a blessing with communication and early late check in for us. The cottage had everything you could ask for games kitchen was stocked. Everything was clean. We had 2 dogs with us it was perfect for them nice yard long driveway so space from the road. We loved watching the ice fishermen while we cooked and played games
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Quick trip

This was a quick trip for me and my family just wanted to get away. The property was clean and had everything you needed or forgot. I love the area close to the Dells (30 min ride) and all surrounding lakes. We fished from the dock often and my son and husband went on the water in the paddle boat and kayak. Fishing wasnt great if you are looking for bigger fish but fun to catch small ones over and over. Would definitly go back. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Vacation

I home was great, my husband loves to fish so it was a perfect places for him. My kids were all comfortable, but it could of been a little more clean. Sorry for the small complaint but overall I was very happy and the owner was very kind and helpful, I really appreciate the kindness, especially when we are from another state. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Charming cabin for a relaxing getaway

We had a wonderful time staying here, making memories with our grown children for a week over the 4th of July. The cabin layout is very comfortable and the setting offers everything you need for a restful stay, with quiet neighbors and a peaceful lake view. The fireworks over the lake on the 2nd were truly epic (an unbeatable experience!) but the rest of our time there was relatively fireworks-free, which was appreciated. Friendship WI is a welcoming little town with a good local bookstore that has just opened up on the main street. We had a warm welcome at the Friendship Cafe our first morning for breakfast (they even had gluten-free bread!) and a fun happy hour at Los Morales Mexican restaurant. The one bathroom is small but very well appointed and comfortable. The kitchen is well outfitted, the grill and fridge are clean and roomy. The wifi worked well and accommodated zoom calls and a couple of productive work days. We thought about visiting a few sites in the area, but it was difficult (in a good way) to leave the cabin, where we played tons of cards at the new patio table, held an ongoing cornhhole tournament, and had fun designing our own t-shirts in our favorite room: The sunporch with comfortable daybed, smart TV, big table and windows on 3 sides. We did enjoy a couple of hikes in the Roche-a-Cri State Park, making our way to the gorgeous view at the top. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cozy but needs some attention

We stayed here for a few nights in late September '24 based on the stellar reviews posted here. Unfortunately, we didn't share the same experience. The location was good and the views of the lake are great. For the most part it was clean, but with some exceptions. The carpet in the back bedroom was trashed...needs to be replaced or to be deep cleaned. There were pieces of acorns in the beds, between the sheets and underneath the pillows...an indication of mice and pretty gross to have to sleep in that bed. There were dozens of wasps outside the house near the soffits/fascia near the patio and even a few inside the house.The water has a very potent iron and/or sulfur smell which made it a bit unpleasant to shower or brush your teeth. The stairs leading down to the lake are very old and falling apart, making it dangerous to use. The electronics didn't work properly...the main A/C unit in the living room powered up, but the control panel didn't work so it was stuck on the default settings. The TV in the living room worked, but the remote control did not. It sounds like I'm bashing it, but it's really just a lot of little things that need attention and this place would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2024
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Verified

6/10 Okay

Kent C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
This guest requested a refund before even arriving and then arrived early without asking and left the property with a late check out and left the door unlocked.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitch P.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Josh Hughes

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We're adventurers at heart and love to explore small towns all across the world. Wisconsin has a lot to offer with its four seasons and we wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Go Pack Go!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property the very first time we saw the photos. It's a cozy lake house in our favorite part of the state. Castle rock and friendship lake, the dells, buckhorn state park... the list goes on. You'll enjoy yourselves as much as we do each summer.

What makes this property unique

There are no neighbors! The shared driveway is with a local zip line company owner. The only time he is there is when he's taking a tour out. Besides that it's like having your own little oasis including private pier and a quiet, full rec lake.

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