Caribou Bay Retreat – Private Lake Lodge on 35 Acres, Family Getaway!

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A docked boat with seating and a covered area, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A lakeside outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a warning sign.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sectional sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A rustic interior with wooden beams, a dining area with wooden furniture, and various decorative items on the walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Coloma, WI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Buffalo Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Nordic Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Coloma

Located in Coloma, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Tuttle Lake and Silver Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Nordic Mountain. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Coloma, WI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 19 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Irogami Lake - 19 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Buffalo Lake - 22 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Roche-a-Cri State Park - 27 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Nordic Mountain - 27 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Hill Royal Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cabin Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blader's Dakota Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miller’s Hillside Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Johann's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caribou Bay Retreat – Private Lake Lodge on 35 Acres, Family Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Caribou Bay Retreat – Private Lake Lodge on 35 Acres, Family Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Caribou Bay Retreat – Private Lake Lodge on 35 Acres, Family Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caribou Bay Retreat – Private Lake Lodge on 35 Acres, Family Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caribou Bay Retreat – Private Lake Lodge on 35 Acres, Family Getaway! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Tuttle Lake, Silver Lake and Irogami Lake. Fenner Lake and Moon Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our family to relax & chill
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
This was one of the nicest families we have ever rented to. they took such care to our property. We wish all guests were like this!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caribou Bay

One of our favorite spots to get everyone together. Perfect location, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful setting

Great location. Easy access to all areas of the property including lake, hiking trails. Kids had a great time fishing, kayaking and swimming. Hosts were very friendly and responsive. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Big house with plenty of room. Enjoyed the quietness of having our own space on the lake and having no neighbor’s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge is clean and decorated nicely, it has four sleeping areas and four bathrooms, which accommodated our large extended family well. It could use a little updating here and there, for example, the tennis court didn’t have a net or equipment. We brought our own pickleball net and gear and had a great time. The lake is more like a pond and kind of weedy but the water was clear. It was fun having it all to ourselves. Our six teenagers and six adults had a very fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winter weekend

We had a great time! The lodge is beautiful and accommodating. We enjoyed snowshoeing on the property and the Ice Age Trail, and skiing at Nordic Mountain. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling weekend

We had our annual sibling weekend here. Plenty of room. We enjoyed the deck and family room. Loved watching the wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Private Land

Stayed with a dozen friends for three days. Place was very spacious, beautiful, and lots to do. Owners were excellent communicators and very accommodating. We were a partying group and there were no issues at all. River is beautiful, lots of land, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July Getaway

It was a very nice getaway from the everyday busyness. We were able to unwind and it was very quiet. The lake was a great way to spend time as a family; we fished, swam, and explored. The house was very well laid out and we all had our own space. The hosts were so nice and attentive. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

We had a small group that stayed for just two nights. The property was beautiful! Positives: the owner communicated via email and text and responded quickly to all questions, house was clean and huge, plenty of beds, new AC that was working well. Things that could be improved: just a few more kitchen essentials (pots and pans), more towels (there was only 4 bath towels and wash cloths that we could find for 6 adults and no beach towels for the pond or hot tub), beds in the basement are very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
There were 12 white towels and wash cloths in the linen closet. It also said on the kitchen table that there was additional towels there. It also said in your welcome letter that i don't supply beach towels but i did have some in the garage. The pots and pans were all in the shelf under to the right of the sink. Sorry you missed seeing all that! We enjoyed having you and you were great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Anniversary Family Output

Great hosts that were helpful and friendly. Very clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend Weekend

Our stay at Caribou Bay Retreat was amazing, the property was beautiful and very peaceful! Plenty of space for all of us to hang out, hot tub was a big hit amongst everyone, it was used quite often! Thank you Mona for the awesome weekend!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Getaway

The property was clean and well maintained. My only complaint is the Vrbo description was wrong. In the overview description it mentions a cabin in the woods and also has pictures, but when we got there the owner told me it was not part of the rental. I wish that was clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and nice spot

Really good spot - friendly host. Would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Week

Our family of 14 spent 5 days here and had a great time. Plenty of comfortable beds, great deck and swimming in shallow water, which was perfect for our younger children. We especially liked that there was only 1 TV, so we either all watched together or didn't watch at all! And we all loved the pool table too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simply Beautiful

This is an amazing property, big and comfortable with so much to do good weather or bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lots of space, had a great time

Great time, had lots of fun, recommend to large groups
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place we’ve loved it ever since we first drove through the driveway!

Mona and jack are very accommodating and willing to help out whenever. We did run into a lack of supplies needed for guests (ie mini shampoos/conditioners, towels, extra sheets/blankets for sofa beds). All in all it was a very peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home!

Mona and Jack have been an absolute blessing throughout the whole process of planning our wedding! We met with Mona as our first tour of venues, feel in love with Caribou Bay and booked our special day without giving a second thought to looking at other places. The length of stay included for the wedding was 4 days and offered beautiful accommodations for our whole wedding party and even some family! The event center and outdoor ceremony site have been decorated in a beautiful, classic rustic theme and Mona makes sure to change up elements based on the seasons. The only thing we needed to worry about was table decor, which was a huge stress relief. The guest house was comfy and really did feel like a home away from home! There are plenty of photography opportunities, hiking trails, outdoor as well as indoor activities. If I had the chance to do it all over again, my decision wouldn't change!! I would recommend Caribou Bay Retreat a trillion times over!! THANK YOU MONA AND JACK!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Everywhere You Look

My 87 year old mother and I wanted to find a place where we could relax, talk, swim, take walks, read, and paint. We just got back from a week at Caribou Bay and couldn’t have found a better place. The scenery was absolutely lovely. The swimming was nice — quite weedy on the bottom, but the water was clear and I floated among the fish on a little inflated tube. The house was both comfortable and beautifully decorated, and no, it really didn’t seem too large for just two people. My mother absolutely loved taking walks on the trails through the woods. And owners Jack and Mona couldn’t have been more gracious or helpful. All in all, a perfect vacation for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our favorite vacation place!

Our second year here and our family loved it! Already booking for next year! Big yard and long driveway for the kids to ride their toys. Enjoyed the water and deck and of course the Hot Tub! Plenty of room in the house for meals or lounging around. The caretakers are so nice and helpful! Love the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing.

Caribou Bay Retreat is an amazing, one-of-a-kind location. I loved all of my experiences there, and I hope to return someday. I highly recommend spending some time at Caribou Bay Retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It's not just a home, it's an experience...

Beautiful, spacious guest house overlooks tranquil Caribou Bay. Period antiques, field stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and a host of amenities make indoors a great place to be. But the out of door add-ons offered set this space apart from all the rest. There is a private bay with sand beach that's perfect for swimming and fishing, a cabin in the woods with huge fire pit and seating, a hot tub/four seasons room with walk out deck, private tennis and basketball court, acres and acres of pines and hardwoods with unique hiking trails are all there for your private use. The property is on a county road with very little vehicular traffic. You'll see by far more Amish buggies than automobiles. Interesting Amish shops dot the landscape. Next door is the Wedde and Mecan Segments of the Ice Age Trail. Three hours max from most major Midwest cities make this retreat a no brainer to spend a weekend or a week.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A relaxing retreat getaway!

We loved our group stay at Caribou Bay. The beautiful main lodge is so comfortable with all the amenities we needed, the hot tub amazing after our trail hikes and the deck overlooking the private lake was the perfect place to enjoy an evening glass of wine or morning coffee. Can't forget mentioning the event center which was perfect for our weekend workshops and classes. The hosts were accommodating and helped tp make our stay extra special! Would highly recommend this property and look forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
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