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

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

+1
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

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

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.





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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

Please be respectful of neighbors

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

May smoke outside, dispose materials safely

Absolutely NO fireworks allowed on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4712695
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.
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Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • South Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hutchinson Historical House - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peoples Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Waupaca Railroad Depot - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Fox River Mall - 38 min drive - 80.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schueller's Great exSPECHTations - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Waupaca Woods Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. on 7 Feb 2027 start from AU$818, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..?

On-site parking is available at the 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 1 mi (2 km) of ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca and Hutchinson Historical House. South Park and Peoples Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 187 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 203 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite VRBO location to date!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious in nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you for staying with us! 😀
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive! Great space!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you. We hope you are able to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a group visiting the Waupaca area! Matched the pictures and description, good communication, and everything was clean/tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
Thank you for reviewing our property. We hope you can stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talitha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large windows with lots of natural light. Fun game room. Great little downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It gad what we needed and was very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for large family. Loved the great room and kitchen area and back porch. Beautiful setting on large private lot and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Hope you are able to stay again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin was extremely responsive. The house is great and there was plenty of room for the 17 of us. Already booked it for next Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, loved the vintage vibe. It did get quite toasty upstairs, so knowing that now I would have set the thermostats lower. Easy checkout list, beautiful views, decent fishing. Two small suggestions, have a salt and pepper Shaker for guests as well as a dish drying rack. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the great suggestions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Shadow Lake home

Great family vacation property
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to review our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was GREAT. Owner very pleasant to work with. Great family experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Happy to hear that you and your family had a great time. We hope you can stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great space for the family to get together. Lots of space to spread out but great gathering areas outside, in the kitchen, and living rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family and friends. What a wonderful weekend of fellowship we had! We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex V.

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

Great stay!

This place was perfect for the family reunion that we had put togther
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
Thank you and we hope you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelia A.

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

Relaxing and spacious

Lots of room to spread out a larger party. Beautiful views and fun activities/ rec equip included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thank you. Hope you are able to stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody G.

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

Great place!

The perfect spot for a weekend trip. So close to the lake and great activities and rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. Hope you stay with us again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill V.

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

Great Place!

We enjoyed our stay. The place was really clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
We hope you are able to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

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

Great place on the lake

Something for everyone here. Beautiful home, great location. All kinds of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THERESA M.

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

Property was amazing. Everything we needed was there.

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We hope you are able to stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Winter Get-away

We enjoyed our stay very much! Wonderful and charming property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Wonderful stay

Spacious, clean, relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephany J.

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

This was our 5th year. My family feels st home here. It is very comfortable with lots of roomz

Love this place !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay this year! See you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific everything!! Great pool table. Had everything we could possibly imagine !!! Thanks. Jeff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
We are happy to hear everything was terrific! We hope you can stay with us again soon.

About the host

Hosted by Erin H. - Property Manager

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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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