[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin Family-friendly vacation home in Amherst ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114310000/114300900/114300856/61478838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114310000/114300900/114300856/caf2f731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114310000/114300900/114300856/d51657b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114310000/114300900/114300856/c9eaf619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114310000/114300900/114300856/d6b24b13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin Escape to Nature – Your Perfect Getaway Awaits! Discover the ultimate retreat where comfort meets the great outdoors. Our spacious home offers three inviting bedrooms on the main floor, plus a cozy enclosed sleeping area on the ground floor. Sleep soundly with two king beds, a queen bed, a full bed, and a twin bed. The open-concept layout features 2.5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a large island, and a long dining table overlooking a bright, airy living room. Unwind in the sunroom with breathtaking forest views, or head to the basement, where a smart TV, fireplace, and mini bar set the perfect mood for relaxation. Step outside to 12 acres of pure tranquility—stroll peaceful forest trails, gather around the fire pit, relax in the gazebo, or lounge in hammocks during the summer. Fire up the flat-top barbecue grill for an unforgettable outdoor dining experience. Adventure is right around the corner! Hartman Creek State Park is just 6 minutes away—bring your bikes for scenic countryside rides. Enjoy horseback riding within 10 minutes, explore nearby lakes and rivers for fishing, or tee off at several golf courses. Don't miss the Saturday farmers' market and charming antique shops, where you can find the perfect souvenir to take home. When you stay with us, you’re not just booking a stay—you’re embracing the best of country living. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 step to reach entrance - 2 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Farming classes - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Farming classes - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079900/34079850/793e26c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LUXURY LOG HOME WITH YOUR PRIVATE DOCK ON THE CHAIN O LAKES Chain O' Lakes - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=34079850&PinnedHotelID=34079850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100410000/100405900/100405841/607d0e52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin in the woods with hot tub and lake views. 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Pick up any leftover food or trash from outside to avoid attracting wildlife. If staying longer than a few days, please take out the trash bins on Sunday evening next to the mailbox. Trash pick-up is Monday morning. Loved your stay? We’d be grateful for a 5-star review on Vrbo! If there’s anything we can improve, please message us privately—we’re always looking to do better! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Parking: Parking is available on the long and wide driveway. No parking inside the garage. Please avoid parking on the grass. Keyless Entry: Tap screen, enter last 4 digits of your phone number then # to unlock. Hold # to lock outside; turn lever inside. Doors don’t auto-lock BBQ is a flat-top Weber in the garage. Please clean it after use and return it to the garage. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.347626,-89.26994&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:woumGbpz_P%3FS%3FW%3FU%40S%40W%3FS%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBUDUBSDSBUDSDSDSDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFQFSHQFQFSHOHQFQHQHOHOHOJOHOJQHMJOJMJMJMHMLMJMJMLKJKLKJKLILKLKLIJILINILGLGLILENGLGNGLELENENCLENENCLANENANCNALANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NDL%40NBNDLDNBLDNDLDNFLFLFNDLHLFLFNHLHJJLFLJLJLHJJLJJJLJJLJLLLHLJLJLJLJNHLJPHNJNHNHNHPHNFPHPHNFRFPHPFRFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDRDRDRBTDRBRDTBT%40RBTBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%40T%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTATATATCRATCTCRCTATCRETCTERCRERETERERERGRERGREPGRGPGRIPGPGPIPIPGNINIRININKNINKNINKLKLKNKLILMJKLKLMJKJMJKLMHMJMHMHKHMJOFMHMFMFOFMFMFODMDOFMDOBMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMGMEOEMGOGMGMGMGMIOGMKKGMKMIMKMIKMMKKKMKKMKMMKIMKMKOKMKMIOKOIOKOIOIOIQIQGOIQIQGQGQIQGSGQGSEQGSESGSESESESEUESCSESCUEUCSCUAUCSCUAUCSAUAUAU%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RaQSYcpnTkeW5HQSNaCUwrWI-nM=) Amherst, WI #### What's nearby - Hartman Creek State Park - 11 min drive - 3.8 km - Crystal River - 18 min drive - 12.8 km - Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 22 min drive - 18.2 km - Central Waters Brewing Company - 23 min drive - 17.3 km - Long Lake - 41 min drive - 32.3 km #### Getting around - Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wheelhouse Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Chain O' Lakes Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive - ‪Scooper's Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive - ‪El Poblano Mexican-American Grill - ‬16 min drive - ‪Hideout II - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin located? > This family-friendly Amherst vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hartman Creek State Park and Huntley's Lake. Boelter Lake and Peters Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Secluded House on 12 acres, Nature Forest Retreat in Amherst, Wisconsin Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie F. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a relaxing stay Spotless and relaxing. Couldnt ask for anything better. It was amazing. ##### Carrie F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alec L. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Retreat We had a fantastic stay! The place was spotless, every room was clean and well-organized. Tons of fun. Beautiful fire pit and trails on the property. Perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Highly recommend! ##### Alec L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025