Title: Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33553800/33553719/c48dc686.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33553800/33553719/db0ec3d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33553800/33553719/62206a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33553800/33553719/95cf1b87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33553800/33553719/9127b228.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bethany's Retreat House, on the shores of Shadow Lake in Waupaca, WI offers a serene getaway with plenty of space and amenities. Enjoy three large common rooms with seating for your group and great views through large windows. Relax outdoors by the lake or unwind indoors at the pool table or watching movies. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 202801 sq ft ## 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: May smoke outside, dispose materials safely ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,801 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96020000/96011400/96011367/w4258h2846x6y0-986b191c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful modern rustic barn located near state parks and Chain o Lakes. 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as House Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes Kayaks! ## About the area ![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%7C44.34503%2C-89.08491&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9mbBwYsybowLzYnq_YnnM_j3Lr4=) 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 - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk - ‪Schueller's Great exSPECHTations - ‬4 min drive - ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬18 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 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? > Onsite 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..? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. located? > This family-friendly Waupaca vacation 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 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? 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