[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Friendly on the Crystal River Vacation home in Waupaca with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91216100/91216075/f021944d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91216100/91216075/c86ad5ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91216100/91216075/29c3fed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91216100/91216075/09f7236b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91220000/91216100/91216075/d84e0531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a charming retreat on the Crystal River at this cozy cottage, where you can unwind by the fire pit or dip your feet in the water from our private dock. With six kayaks and two bicycles available, enjoy exploring Waupaca's Chain of Lakes or relax with a game night in the rec room. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Family Friendly on the Crystal River Want to stay at a charming get-away in beautiful central Wisconsin? Relax and unwind in a cottage type home on the Crystal River in a rural wooded 2.4 acre lot. The cottage is located 7 minutes away from The Chain of Lakes’ public beach (Taylor Lake public boat launch is 4 miles away) . Enjoy roasting marshmallows in the fire pit by the river or putting your feet in the water while sitting on our private dock. From it, you can Kayak downstream to a public take-out (1¼ miles away). Guests have use of six kayaks (one is a double) and two bicycles. The cottage sleeps 10. It is clean and well maintained with 5 bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room, and a rec room with games and pool table making fun available even on rainy days. A deck with patio furniture overlooks the river too. If you are looking to escape from the city life and want to enjoy spending time on the property or exploring Waupaca’s Chain of Lakes, dining and entertainment, then this is the place! And it’s only a 3-hour drive from Chicago, 2 hours from Milwaukee, or 1 ½ hours from Madison. Did I say we are out in the country, very dark at night great for star gazing. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak ### 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 - Garden ## 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=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=34079850&PinnedHotelID=34079850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103927200/103927151/21a3e9bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### \-Lake House Vacation Sleeps 12, Private Dock Chain O' Lakes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=103927151&PinnedHotelID=103927151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 Property Registration Number 3247123 ## About the area Waupaca is home to this vacation home. Foxfire Golf Club and Central Waters Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartman Creek State Park and Pickerel Lake State Natural Area. 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Hartman Creek State Park and Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall 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 ## Family Friendly on the Crystal River Reviews 9.4 ### 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlene S. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lots of private spaces and shared family places too. ##### Charlene S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful setting! The house is spacious and provides privacy for a large group. The kitchen is well equipped. Coffee and a variety of teas are provided.My family enjoyed our stay! Very peaceful location ##### Laura Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert W. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views Nice house lots of room awesome View of Crystal River River from almost every room nice big yard we saw a lot of people kayaking looked like a lot of fun ##### Robert W. 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