Title: Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119071027&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead Family-friendly vacation home in Nekoosa with an outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead ![Property grounds - Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead (Nekoosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119080000/119071100/119071027/d48dec19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead (Nekoosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119080000/119071100/119071027/7ad63e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead (Nekoosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119080000/119071100/119071027/68de17d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead (Nekoosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119080000/119071100/119071027/ab74c450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis - Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead (Nekoosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119080000/119071100/119071027/d4763d27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms3000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead Our home offers a beautiful and clean house that provides a relaxing environment for guests, with a spacious interior for comfort. The place features a lovely outdoor area with a large yard suitable for pets and children, as well as a pool for fun. The well-stocked kitchen allows for convenient meal preparation for all your needs. The house is conveniently located near local events, beaches, and attractions, making it an appealing choice for visitors whatever you might be visiting for. Pool is available from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. It's possible the pool will be opened before then and stay open later depending on weather, please reach out to host to confirm pool availabilty if you intend on using it. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - 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 - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116460000/116459800/116459772/89048683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nekoosa Albatross A-Frame – Lake Sherwood WI, Town of Rome, near Sand Valley. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Nekoosa, this vacation home is next to a golf course. Lake Arrowhead Golf Course and Ridges Golf Course & Banquet Facility are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Sherwood and Dyracuse Motorcycle Recreation Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Nekoosa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nekoosa.dx184209) [View more Vacation homes in Nekoosa](https://www.expedia.ca/Nekoosa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d184209-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.19802%2C-89.81470&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z1GJ6oPfAkm5wMfD4LOwEzmZI78=) Nekoosa, WI ### What's nearby - Lake Sherwood 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Lake Arrowhead Golf Course 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Rainbow Casino 27 min drive \- 35.6 km - Castle Rock Lake 30 min drive \- 45.4 km - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 45 min drive \- 62.1 km ### Getting around - Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Buske’s Bighorn Bar & Grill 7 min drive - Camelot on the Lake 7 min drive - Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse 15 min walk - The Gallery 12 min drive - Lake Sherwood Lodge 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead? ### Is Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead? ### What time is check-out at Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead? ### Where is Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Brown Bear Cottage 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly Home Near Sand Valley & Lake Arrowhead Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### rodney s. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent home. Worked great for our golf at Arrowhead ##### rodney s. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W E. Nov 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Super welcoming. Host was messaging throughout stay to make sure everything was good. Awesome place with pool table. Really clean ##### Mike W E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin F. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay. This was the perfect spot for our crew of 4 in town for a golf trip. Shawn was a great host, very responsive. ##### Colin F. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas M. Jan 14, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay for business trip to Rudolph ##### Thomas M. 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