Title: Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33245121&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 ## Photo gallery for Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events (Wautoma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245200/33245121/580da837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis - Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! 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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. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 182400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68140000/68139400/68139361/ffac189e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Views on Big Silver Lake with Kayaks Hot tub &Maui Mat Wautoma - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=68139361&PinnedHotelID=68139361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33553800/33553719/c48dc686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shadow Lake Retreat House \~ Waterfront \~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. 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Quiet hours start at 10:00PM. Thank you Only septic-safe toilet paper (provided) may be used. Damage caused by flushing feminine products or other objects may be charged to guests. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM. 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 \- 11 min drive \- 10.7 km - ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose \- 19 min drive \- 20.7 km - Chippy's Dog Park \- 25 min drive \- 28.9 km - Long Lake \- 28 min drive \- 32.8 km - Green Lake \- 47 min drive \- 55.8 km #### Getting around - Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 65 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kwik Trip - ‬17 min drive - ‪Christianos Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪Taco John's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events? ### What time is check-out at Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events? ### Where is Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events 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 87 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony & Dawn R., United States Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor day Family Get Together Great for the size of our family and plenty to do! ##### Tony & Dawn R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pang Y. May 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful retreat Absolutely gorgeous property. Clean home. Large yard. Secluded but not too secluded. More than enough room to comfortably sleep 18 people. Our kid-free/parents only weekend getaway with our friends was absolutely perfect. 10/10 would go back. Very easy to work with owners. Also very responsive to emails and questions while we were there ##### Pang Y. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edgar H. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall Great stay. Had everything we needed games supplies ##### Edgar H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmin E. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of room for 18 of us Beautiful lake view and everything you need and lots to do.v. We got lucky the whole time was 70's in late September! The check in process got a 4 because code didn't work but response from host were spot on and fixed quickly. ##### Carmin E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### pat v. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very spacious accommodating home. Great for our family of 18\. All us adults and kids loved the open levels, great kitchen, dining room, and big deck. We were floating everydayand on the sanbar and great pontoon. 2 bedrooms upstairs were comfy but the 3 hydabeds need a think foam and the 2 twin beds could really use new mattresses. Our grandchildren said they loved it there. ##### pat v. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Toni P. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Week The cabin was spacious and clean. Had everything you needed in kitchen plus lots of extra little things. Our family of 17 enjoyed the carpet ball, pontoon rides and swimming. A little disappointed that the swimming area for the children was weedy and mucky. We made the best of it and enjoyed the week.Thanks for the great memories. ##### Toni P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa A. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice lake We used the cottage to allow for additional family to come for a Memorial service for my mother who passed away during covid. We own a cottage on John's Lake but needed more sleeping accommodations. It worked out great and gave everyone some private space. We enjoyed having the use of the pontoon boat for evening cruising. ##### Lisa A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne P. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Three generations. Th cottage was very clean. Dishes were clean and we felt comfortable climbing into bed. The water was great for boating, swimming, and kayaking. I personally like the slow boat ride around the lake. The family time was wonderful. We even had fun playing games. The carpet ball game was played the most. We put all the puzzles together. Our daughter came with items for us to paint. The grandchildren spend hours painting. All were very creative. The weather was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. I liked the size of the kitchen. We did find one chair, on the deck, that was broken. The outside door's handle fell off. We did snap off a corner of the boat, when we came to the dock. I was very pleased someone came to check on the gas supply on the boat. Thanks for sharing your cottage. ##### Joanne P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Piotr F. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Life Comfort with Family Fun Great location with everything you need for a large family getaway. Having the pontoon available was a huge plus! The lake is small but has incredibly clear and beautiful water. We had a fun and relaxing weekend—highly recommend! ##### Piotr F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa G. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Family vacation! Wonderful memories! Thank you! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45eca5e5-c77d-4450-b6d4-ffc2d1eb476b-1754160456024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6c3f2a01-cade-4fcf-9dea-e98f23c012c7-1754160456445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f6462b94-2a26-49ef-a51a-7f0dcea00ea0-1754160456548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5dc970be-d349-429c-b837-3f933f264326-1754160455292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie T. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time with cousins! Great house, Great Lake! We all had the best time! ##### Kristie T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana B. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family fun We enjoyed swimming, boating, fishing, yard games, game room, food, and family time. The house was the perfect size for our party of 14 of various ages. It was great having it close to the lake so we could enjoy that. The hosts were quick to respond to questions. Easy check in and check out. ##### Diana B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan O. Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in Awesome property and home on a beautiful clean lake. The house had plenty of room for our large family outing of 15\. Lots of swimming, boating on the included pontoon boat and we caught enough fish to have a family fish fry on Friday night. We would love to return for another round in the future. Highly recommended. Only issues we had were that we didn’t get the correct code at check-in which was quickly resolved and the lack of toilet paper when we got there. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b9b788a2-5266-4b24-8df9-9c24f459771a-1755700250156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f1083577-b848-4655-8ced-647d382ad842-1755700242672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a8110c95-17f9-4d32-8082-9394dd6313eb-1755700240778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dan O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen B., Lake Geneva, WI Feb 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Getaway We chose this location due to it's proximity to surrounding lakes for our company ice fishing trip. Everything was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ##### Jen B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy S. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We enjoyed the pontoon and floating on lake. Had plenty of room for 11 of us. Very clean. Only complaint was the dryer took 2 cycles to dry clothes and would have been nice to have condiments in the fridge so we didn’t have to buy all of them. But the weather was perfect. Would love to come back! Thank you for sharing your lake house with us! ##### Cathy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa and Gary S. Jun 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our whole family had more than enough room at this cottage. We had a wonderful time! Excellent experience all around. Very clean and the caretaker explained everything around the cottage in great detail. We all had a wonderful time and talked about renting again next year. ##### Lisa and Gary S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loretta M. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxcation Needed to get away ##### Loretta M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April K. Feb 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Holiday Our rental worked wonderful for our family. We really enjoyed our time. Thank you for being so easy to work with and sharing your home with us. ##### April K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy V. Nov 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scrapbooking retreat I rented this house with a group of ladies for a scrapbooking retreat. It was perfect. Everyone enjoyed it and the house was stocked with everything we needed. The beds were super comfortable as well. ##### Sandy V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle A., Waukesha, WI Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend We had a great girls weekend! The house was very accommodating and there was plenty of room for all! The lake was beautiful and relaxing. Unfortunately the boat was not in service, however, we still had a great weekend! Would recommend! ##### Michelle A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ann S. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in Beautiful location. Large enough house. Disappointed by the cleanliness-lots of mouse droppings, ants, crumbs on beds, stains on blankets, and some dirty dishes. Storage room in basement smelled like dead animal-smell spread throughout basement. Thermostats all locked with no directions to adjust. No beach- shoreline weedy and mucky. No firewood. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ef978c74-2dfc-4704-98d1-bc4b46412596-1750173913549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/16ed95ee-e8e2-48cf-b010-9adab9171ef9-1750173912587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3caff488-5706-46e7-8252-d28ec800641b-1750173913528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/afdc8f83-520b-452e-bb12-a74167433d03-1750173910699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ann S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa and Gary S. Jun 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun with swimming and campfires. The cottage is very nice and has no steps from the bottom of the cottage to the lake, which was important this year because my wife was on crutches. Having a pontoon boat for cruising and some limited fishing was a nice benefit as well. This was our second year with the same cottage and same week of the year. Overall, we were very pleased. ##### Lisa and Gary S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura J., Iowa City, Iowa Jun 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### "paradise" on the lake Our extended family gathered for a beautiful June weekend at Birch Bay Retreat. My son said that the home and location were "paradise". From quiet mornings listening to the birds from the deck - to canoe trips exploring the lake in one of the two provided canoes - to swimming from the dock to the platform - we enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend Christiano's Pizza in town. Everything in the home is clearly labeled and easy to find and we were quite comfortable. We hope to return in the future! ##### Laura J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa and Gary S. Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Johns Lake Rental Everything was good except the Wifi was terrible. The last two days, I couldn't even log into the Wifi. And with a weak cell phone signal, good Wifi would have improved the experience a lot. ##### Lisa and Gary S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. Oct 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway! Secluded home on the lake with pontoon boat! This property is surrounded by John's lake on two sides and has its own peninsula for making great big campfires. For a small fee the owner includes a very large pontoon boat. There are also many activities and games in the large game room downstairs. If you have a large family there is plenty of room. Swimming in the lake was also wonderful! At the end of a very long property there is plenty of area in the lake for swimming with a raft out in the lake. John's Lake is a very nice area just to get away and enjoy! ##### Michael K. 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