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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 202801 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely NO fireworks allowed on the property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Please be respectful of neighbors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
May smoke outside, dispose materials safely

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please be respectful of neighbors
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 deadbolt lock
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

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This property does not have elevators

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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes Kayaks!

About the neighborhood

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Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • South Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hutchinson Historical House - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Waupaca Railroad Depot - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Peoples Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

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).

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Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes.. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family and friends. What a wonderful weekend of fellowship we had! We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great space for the family to get together. Lots of space to spread out but great gathering areas outside, in the kitchen, and living rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the lake. Plenty of activities on and away from the property. We thought 3 bathrooms for 15 people would be a strain but it worked out well. Though the shower in the lower level is not really for adults. Great fun. Would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on the lake

Something for everyone here. Beautiful home, great location. All kinds of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape

Me, my husband and our two grown daughters all thoroughly enjoyed our time at Shadow Lake. It’s a perfect location with wonderful amenities like the kayaks & paddle boards. Our host was wonderful and very responsive to an unusual situation, handling it very professionally, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time!

This was our third year to meet at Shadow Lake for some much needed family time. The house has an ideal layout for both family meals and social time as well as quiet spots to get away from the crowd. We love having all the kayaks, the canoe and paddle board available for fun times on the lake. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

The house was perfect for a retreat with some friends. Would come back it was absolutely wonderful. Property/lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Ladies Weekend

I want you to know how much ALL of us LOVED the house and location. We agree that it was the best yet and we have rented quite a few over the years. You will see us again!So clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

L W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway at Shadow Lake

We had an incredible trip at Shadow Lake Retreat House. The place had everything we needed—plenty of space, a big kitchen, patio with stunning lake views. Weekend of fishing, playing games, and watching sports. The peaceful setting made it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy some quality time. Highly recommend for a laid-back group getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

The cabin was very clean, spacious, and homey. Plenty of areas indoor and out to hang out or find a quite spot. Kitchen had a lot of space and most everything you’d need. It was a nice stay and hope to be back in the winter for ice fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake retreat for a group!

We had the pleasure of staying in the Pleasure Lake Retreat House. The home is situated on a small lake and has everything a group could ask for to keep entertained. It comfortably slept six people with room and beds to spare. There is a pool table, dart board, ping pong table, fishing poles, basketballs and a hoop and board games. We never got bored and would love to come back on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shadow Lake stay

We had an enjoyable stay to celebrate a high school graduation. There were plenty of activities for all the different aged guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shadow Lake

This was a fabulous home on a beauty lake! Well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neighborhood trip

We had a great time. Property was clean,Well stocked and a great location. Host was easy to work and communicatite with. A great stay, thank yoy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large group

The layout of this house is PERFECT for a large group, especially of varying ages, with bedrooms on one side and common areas on the other. The fully equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare large group meals. And the living room was so cozy and welcoming for our winter weekend getaway. The lake access was perfect for ice fishing and I’d imagine even better for summer swimming fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shadow Lake

Loved our second stay! A wonderful house to accommodate our large family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Nice property, right on the lake. Able to go ice fishing. Plenty of room for all of us. Beds a bit firm.kitchen well stocked with dishes and cookware. Enjoyed by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, super private, tons of space!

The Shadow Retreat house was exactly as the pictures look: a serene, private, older home with lots of character. Our group enjoyed kayaking to the nearby sandy beach to swim and the lake is pretty good for fishing, too. There's lots of spots to gather and dine inside and out. The game room is a super fun bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd vacation at Shadow Lake

So much to do on sunny days and also rainy days. Plenty of kayaks, plenty of beach days and plenty of fishing time. All of us had a fun time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and family get together

Amazing place for the family and friends. Everything was perfect. Thank you for allowing us to host an amazing get together. Will definitely look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stormie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Space

The accommodation were amazing. The kitchen was a pleasure to cook in. Plenty of space for games and laughter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shadow lake

The property was amazing and the perfect size for our large group! There was plenty of space for everyone, where we could all be together and not crowded.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L., Port Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We had 16 adults of all age ranges and 4 little kids 5-1 year stay at the Bethany Shadow Lake house. It was a wonderful location for all of us to get together. The lake was beautiful and gave us many opportunities to do outdoor activities. Plenty of space, comfortable, and clean. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waupaca lake house

We had a nice time at this house. The location was great by Shadow Lake. It rained every day so we did not get to go canoeing or kayaking, but having that equipment available was a selling point for this property. It was just a very nice, spacious relaxing place to have our family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a bonspiel weekend

Plenty of room for a group of adults in town for a curling event. Enough beds to sleep everyone and gathering spaces for a larger group to play board games (plenty available in a closet) or cards. Views of the lake were a nice bonus at sunset and sunrise. Multiple people mentioned coming back in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023