House in Waupaca
20 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities at Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Waupaca
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property received glowing reviews with guests enjoying the spacious accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful views of Shadow Lake, and opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and canoeing. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness, comfort, and amenities provided, making it a perfect location for family gatherings, holidays, and retreats.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Great house for a group visiting the Waupaca area! Matched the pictures and description, good communication, and everything was clean/tidy.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Our multi-generation family group of 14 enjoyed a long post-Christmas weekend at Shadow Lake Lodge. We’ve rented several large homes for our gatherings over the years and agree this one is at the top of our list! Very clean, room for all, and a well-equipped kitchen. The host was super friendly and extremely responsive. We noticed a mechanical issue and while it didn’t impact our stay, we wanted to make the host aware. The maintenance person was there in minutes on a Sunday morning and was also very friendly. We highly recommend this charming home. We hope to return in the future to take advantage of the warm-weather amenities!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Erin was extremely responsive. The house is great and there was plenty of room for the 17 of us. Already booked it for next Christmas
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
We really enjoyed our stay here, but we went the hottest week of the summer. The air conditioning unit is not big enough for the big house. It was very hot being in the large kitchen with vaulted ceiling.Broken door Nob to the main upstairs bathroom. Several people would get stuck in the bathroom including a young child at one point. It was easy to lock ourselves out of the garage and had to call maintenance a couple times. Loved the dock! So convenient and fun for the kids. Awesome having the beach nearby.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(206 Ratings)
The property received glowing reviews with guests enjoying the spacious accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful views of Shadow Lake, and opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking and canoeing. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness...
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