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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20260.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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
  • ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hutchinson Historical House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waupaca Railroad Depot - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Peoples Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Waupaca Woods Restaurant - ‬6 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.

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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 199 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our multi-generation family group of 14 enjoyed a long post-Christmas weekend at Shadow Lake Lodge. We’ve rented several large homes for our gatherings over the years and agree this one is at the top of our list! Very clean, room for all, and a well-equipped kitchen. The host was super friendly and extremely responsive. We noticed a mechanical issue and while it didn’t impact our stay, we wanted to make the host aware. The maintenance person was there in minutes on a Sunday morning and was also very friendly. We highly recommend this charming home. We hope to return in the future to take advantage of the warm-weather amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

wendy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place has a great heartbeat. It is so welcoming and a breathtaking view.The kitchen has every gadget you need. The beds are firm. We really enjoyed the pier, fishing, hanging out on the lilypad, and kayaking were so relaxing. We enjoyed having a bonfir.e that we could all sit around. The inside was wonderful with so much space for all. We had a fabulous time and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the lake. Plenty of activities on and away from the property. We thought 3 bathrooms for 15 people would be a strain but it worked out well. Though the shower in the lower level is not really for adults. Great fun. Would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We had a lovely time, despite a pretty crazy storm coming through! The host was excellent, and available when needed. Someone also stopped by after the storm to check on us, and let us know they had flashlights, etc. if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great escape

Me, my husband and our two grown daughters all thoroughly enjoyed our time at Shadow Lake. It’s a perfect location with wonderful amenities like the kayaks & paddle boards. Our host was wonderful and very responsive to an unusual situation, handling it very professionally, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary A.

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

Amazing Getaway with Friends

We had a great weekend kayaking, roasting marshmallows, and playing games. The house was the perfect setting. It was large enough that everyone had their own area when needed. This house was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

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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