Title: Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events - 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 # Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245200/33245121/580da837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245200/33245121/80f6d496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245200/33245121/63146982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245200/33245121/5ba12e19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245200/33245121/8b89a3ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events, you can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy boating at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 182400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - 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 lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events 1.1 acres with 213 feet of lakefront, a native wildflower garden, and a large lawn perfect for lawn games, picnics, weddings, and reunions. Our family cabin on John’s Lake, in central Wisconsin, has been the site of many happy memories, and lots of summer fun. Now we are sharing this special place with others. Birch Bay Retreat is family-friendly and is an excellent location for a family reunion, a small casual outdoor wedding, a retreat for a small group or club, or similar events, or a quiet weekend getaway or writing retreat. Enjoy fishing and swimming from our pier, or take our canoes or pontoon boat out for a spin! BBQ on our wraparound porch with views of the lake and wildflower garden, and then gather around the campfire at our private lakeside fire pit in the evening. For summer guests, the first night's firewood is on us as our welcome to the lake! Please note that the Boat and Pier are only guaranteed in from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please inquire if you are planning on staying outside of those times, if the Pier or Boat will be available for use. Two televisions (one on each floor). Roku TV's , (bring your own Netflix/Hulu subscription) along with WiFi are included in the rental fee. Lawn games and other outdoor activities are available for summer guests. On rainy days, enjoy the basement game room with ping-pong, a foosball table and carpet bowling. The house has a large kitchen and a family-sized dining room that opens out onto a balcony, with views towards the lake. We have beds, sleeper sofas, and futons to sleep 14, and there is space to squeeze in more if you have a bigger gathering. We do our best to make sure you can bring the whole family: For families with young children, a highchair is available. Cots are available for young children. The house is partially child-proofed as their is a gate available. To accommodate older family members, the master bath has a walk-in shower with a handhold installed, showerhead with hose, and a shower bench is available upon request. We understand that pets are part of the family, so your dogs and other pets are welcome to join you in enjoying a stay at Birch Bay Retreat. We do require an additional fee to help cover wear and tear from pets. A second refrigerator in the basement will allow you to chill all your food and drinks for a large gathering, and a laundry room (washer / dryer / iron and ironing board / drying racks) is available. We continue to improve the family accessibility based on feedback from our guests. Birch Bay Retreat is near several charming small towns such as Redgranite, Berlin, and Wild Rose, as well as wineries, golfing and antiquing. Grocery stores, restaurants, and other shops are a short distance away in Wautoma. The cabin is also close to the Mt Morris ski resort, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling trails, so there are lots of winter recreation opportunities! It's heated and comfortable for winter guests. Our family has cherished the memories and traditions we have created here over the years and we know you will, too. Come stay and relax at the lake! Check in: 4:00 PM - the Property Manager will send you your code for a keyless entry into the home. Directions for use are posted on the door. There will be a house key and boat key on the counter. The necessary paperwork for your stay will be available on the counter with instructions on filling out and where to place them after signing. The Proerty Manager will be available if you have and questions or need futher assistance. Check In: 4:00 PM (or later) Check Out: 11:00 AM A friendly reminder as listed under our house rules: Quiet hours begin at 10:00pm. This includes our wonderful game of carpet ball. While it is a ton of fun, it echo's throughout the lake and can be very loud for all guest and neighbors. Please be sure to continue to make the lake a great place for all! Because we have a rapid turnaround between guests, early check-in and late check-out is not available during peak summer months (May-September). During non-peak times, early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request for a small fee, on a case-by-case basis -- please ask during the booking process! Birch Bay Retreat does not allow smoking in the house, on any decks or area attached to the home. There is no smoking on the pier and no smoking/no pets on the pontoon boat. We do provide portable ashtrays that can be used on the lawn or at the fire pit. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking not allowed home, porche, decks or boats. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71970000/71962900/71962879/858332dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wautoma Lake House! 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All Guest are expected to be respectful to everyone on the lake, and abide by these hours ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $50.00 per pet/per stay. Breed limitations apply. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Playpen and infant table seat available on request ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Parties/events allowed up to a max. of 30 people. ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking not allowed home, porche, decks or boats. ## 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 Note from host: Parties/events allowed up to a max. of 30 people. Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Private Lakeside Retreat Swim Boat Fish Perfect Family Events Private Lakeside Retreat Swim Boat Fish Perfect Family Events ## 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%7C44.07881%2C-89.21468&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lun46-3ZG8Yqu60j13Te7Tm6Jlo=) Wautoma, WI #### What's nearby - Nordic Mountain - 13 min drive - 10.7 km - Long Lake - 35 min drive - 32.5 km - Crystal River - 51 min drive - 50.2 km - Green Lake - 58 min drive - 55.1 km - Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 60 min drive - 58.0 km #### Getting around - Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kwik Trip - ‬17 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taco John's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Christianos Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mt. Morris Mill Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events located? > This family-friendly Wautoma vacation home is located on the waterfront, 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Nordic Mountain, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Long Lake and Lunch Creek Vineyard & Winery. Deppe State Wildlife Area and Silver Lake are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? 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