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Retreat on Lake Winnebago

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oshkosh, WI
  • Oshkosh Convention Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • EAA Aviation Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Oshkosh, WI (OSH-Wittman Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Office

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retreat on Lake Winnebago

Ranch style house, great for families, couples or groups at a reasonable price for staying directly on Lake Winnebago. Huge yard with fire pit, horseshoe pit, nestled in a quiet cove with shallow sandy waters right off the pier. The pier is available for use, however the water is only ~2 feet deep. Beds to accommodate 6 adults and 2 kids plus blow up cot if needed.
Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Full
"Office": Twin bunk beds

Feel free to make use of our bag set in the yard, grill / fully stocked kitchen for making meals, stand-up paddle boards, and more! Make yourselves at home, all sheets / linens / towels are there for your use.
*BRAND NEW CARPET in all bedrooms (Jan 2022)
*BRAND NEW FLOORS in living room / kitchen (Jan 2022)
*BRAND NEW DECK built in Spring 2022

The southeastern side of Oshkosh is woodsy, quiet, and tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, but still close to modern conveniences (Pik n Save, Target, Walmart, Shopko, Menards, etc). Oshkosh is home to the annual EAA AirVenture, and the house is only ~15 minutes from the action in July!

Property manager

Katie Skipworth
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Oshkosh

Located in Oshkosh, this holiday home is on the waterfront. EAA Aviation Museum and Grand Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Fond du Lac and Riverside Tennis Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Hughes Home Maid Chocolates and Paine Art Center and Arboretum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oshkosh, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnebago - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oshkosh Convention Center - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • EAA Aviation Museum - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TJ's Harbor Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Garage Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cooligins - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ardy & Ed's Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Highland Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on Lake Winnebago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on Lake Winnebago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on Lake Winnebago?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on Lake Winnebago located?

This family-friendly Oshkosh holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Winnebago and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hughes Home Maid Chocolates and Paine Art Center and Arboretum. EAA Aviation Museum and Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Sturgeon Spearing Week

6 of us had a great time at the property, location was excellent for where we were spearing, will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Family Christmas

Thank you for helping us have a wonderful weekend with our family while celebrating an early Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great location & family spot

Cozy with a great view. A great family spot by the lake with beautiful trees and a good set up. Coffee and amenities were available and this property had a host that cared and shared their cabin like we were family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

another great stay

we really enjoy this fully stocked house
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art W.

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

Fishing Trip 2024

Nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten J.

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

Great place

This is a lovely property in a quiet neighborhood. The owner was great to work with and very friendly. There was alot of fun stuff to do from the paddleboards to yard games. We all had the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great Wisconsin Getaway

10/10. Great location right on the water, enough space for all of our guests and close to many great marinas/restaurants Katie was also very helpful and got back to me right away if I had any questions! This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Great place

We stayed. At the property for 6 days. Very beautiful view. Very clean. Host was very accommodating, and vet responsive. Would stay again , if going to this area. Comfortable beds and living area. Easy to get around as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

WI lake getaway

Great clean home with fun for all ages. Loved hanging by the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Great stay

We rented twice before its great place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina S.

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

Best place for vacation

Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Great place

The family had a great time!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Perfect Location

Was perfect location to stay to fish the lake close to town but just right to get to town for dinner and things needed 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Great place with a lovely setting. We rated the home as well as we could. Five stars for the host who was awesome. Unfortunately the smell of cat urine was so thick in the air that we had to buy air fresheners and have candles lit all weekend. A lovely place and a great host, but we are sensitive to animal odors and no review mentioned this, nor did the wonderful owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany O.

Quiet, clean, great location

Great little house in a quiet location with beautiful views of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

jen D.

Great weekend getaway!

We had a great weekend getaway in the April blizzard! Katie was wonderful. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henry R.

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

Overall this is a great house and a great like the owner is awesome communicated very well !!

This is a great property great owner very well kept right on the water perfect for a fishing trip or a family getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Just as advertised

This was our first time staying here and have already booked again for next year. Check in was a breeze and the owners were easy to work with. Great location, wonderful cabin with all the amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L., Roscoe, IL

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Adults and kids enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, bonfires, and bags game. Plenty of space for our family of six.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

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

Very nice place!

It was a very nice stay! We had an absolute blast!!! Just wish we would have caught some fish! Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Family get away

Fantastic lake house for a week of recreation and relaxation. House was perfect with an amazing yard and lake. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding and took advantage of golf courses and bike paths in the area. Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braulio M.

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

Great lake house.

This is an amazing place with a great lake view we had a great new year weekend and we will try to go back in the summer to enjoy the big back yard next to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

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

Lake life here is wonderful

We had a fantastic stay at this home. Lots of room for us to spread out. Two nice bathrooms too. Everything we needed in the kitchen. The view from the bedrooms and living room directly to the lake was icing on the cake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan H., Hancock

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

Lifest trip

We had a wonderful stay. We were in Oshkosh for Lifest. The kids loved the paddle boards. Will stay again.😄
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

A very nice stay

The property was just as described. There was enough room for all of the family. The lake was great for kids, shallow enough for them to have fun. The family enjoyed the paddle boards and kayak. Thanks Katie and Bill for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Katie Skipworth

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We are from the Chicago suburbs, and feel tied down to this area because of our jobs, family and friends, but have ALWAYS wanted to be in a less crowded, quieter area on the water somewhere. Our solution was to try the best of both worlds with this vacation rental and since we can't always be up north, we want to share our home away from home with you!

Why they chose this property

We currently live in the Chicago suburbs, so instead of upgrading to a house with a yard in Illinois, why not get a house on Lake Winnebago to enjoy some weekends and share with others on the rest!

What makes this property unique

The entire outdoor area is what initially attracted us to the home. Beautiful large yard with our own pier located in a quiet cove off Lake Winnebago. The cove is shallow and sandy, great for paddle-boarding / kayaks / swimming. The interior of the home is also quite cozy and comfortable as well, but we enjoy the outdoors the most :)

Languages:

English

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