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TV, video games, DVD player, foosball
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit

Adventure Bay

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The beauty of Castle Rock Lake awaits with this lovely and spacious three-level home. Featuring a huge backyard, firepit, and water access, this home has no shortage of outdoor activities. The open layout makes this home perfect for gathering as a group to make cherished memories and the vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows will help you admire the marvelous forest views and nature surrounding you. The lake is just a short walk from the home so be sure to take advantage of the shared docks available for boating, swimming, and fishing. Unwind in the living area and watch your favorite shows on the flatscreen TV, challenge your friends to one of the many board games available, or sit down and read a good book. The expansive deck is another great place to gather since it features an outdoor dining area and a gas grill. Spend a relaxing afternoon in one of the hammocks either taking a nap or admiring the views. The first floor of this secluded getaway is what we'd call a 'fun cave' - there, you'll find a pool table, foosball table, a wet bar, and another living area.

What's nearby:
The hidden gem of Friendship, Wisconsin offers year-round fun in all seasons. Rent a snowmobile, snowshoes, skis, or ice fishing equipment - there’s no wrong way to enjoy the snow. If you’re visiting in the summer, explore the area’s many hiking trails, or take a stroll down Main Street for shopping and dining. Fall visitors should prepare to be awed by the brilliant foliage in Friendship and the surrounding area. You will be just a short distance away from Wisconsin Dells Waterparks as well as amusement parks and events.

Boat Launch on Castle Rock Lake = 0.8 miles
Big Papa's Pontoon Rentals = 4 miles
Moundview Golf Course = 6 miles
Adams, WI = 8.5 miles
Petenwell Lake = 9 miles
Roche-A-Cri State Park = 9 miles
Fawn Creek Winery = 20 miles
Burr Oak Winery = 28 miles
Noah's Ark Water Park = 32 miles
Kalahari Indoor Water Park = 34 miles
Christmas Mountain Village = 34 miles
Broken Bottle Winery = 35 miles
Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells = 37 miles
Devils Lake State Park = 46 miles
Cascade Mountain Ski Area = 48 miles

Things to know:
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
There is a walking path to reach the lake.
Four kayaks are available for guest use under the canopy outside. Also included are four kayak carts so guests can pull them down to the water easier. Six life vests are inside the coat closet by the front door (four one-size-fits-most unisex, one ladies, and one young child vest).

This property is managed by Vacasa Wisconsin LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Dock details: Two shared piers. One pier has about six to eight slips where guests can park a boat during the entire duration of their stay. The slips are not numbered so they can pick whichever is available. The other pier goes straight out (as opposed to the other one that has multiple "fingers" branching off from the main pier) and it's only a daily use pier. No overnight boat parking on that pier. The daily use dock is mainly for fishing off of and swimming. They can park a boat there too during the day.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Wisconsin

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 3,016 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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

Vrbo Property
30265

About the neighborhood

Map
Friendship, WI

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock Lake - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Northern Bay Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Buckhorn State Park - 32 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Woodside Sports Complex - 36 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Castle Rock County Park - 42 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Family Affair Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Country Skillet - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kubon's Dellwood Pavilion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rank's Tavern - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit located?

This family-friendly Friendship vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wisconsin River and Castle Rock Lake. Friendship Beach and Roche-a-Cri State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gorgeous home w/ shared dock and lake access - spacious deck and firepit Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ferman M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay with friends
we had a great stay, cabin was great, no complaints. Kids enjoyed the games and adults enjoyed sitting around campfire.Would definitely recommend this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Lindelia A.

Awesome cabin
The cabin was huge!!!! It has almost everything you need. The fire pit, the trail to the lake, the privacy!!!! 10/10. The only thing we would complaint about was the no WiFi access.

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Weekend Stay
The home provided plenty of space for our party of 15 in the cool December winter. Had plenty to do within the home from ages 2 to 62! Highly recommended. Only comment is bring socks. Basement floor is chilling.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A weekend with the guys
We had seven middle aged guys under the roof for a weekend. It was a great space. The game room in the basement was really fun and we enjoyed the fire pit as well. It is also really close to several cool WI state parks, so there’s good hiking to be had. The place was clean and the whole check-in and check-out process was easy. We’d definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Chrisy M.

Fun home
Loved spending our family Christmas here. Only downfall is they definitely need to put a heater in the basement that you can turn on and off. The basement is way too cold to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jon M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice accommodations
Plenty of space for 8 people. Fun basement with pool table and other games. Had some issues with the heating, empty propane tanks and some dirty dishes. Slow responses from the property manager but we made the best of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Alexandru T.

Not what I seen in the picture
Not what I expected, the house wants so clean, the kitchen was dirty and bathrooms especially, the toilet wasn’t functioning properly, didn’t have a normal pan to cook some eggs, was either dirty or rusted or really small , and that’s when you have a cabin who can manage 15 people, and there was no lake view byways shows in the picture, definitely our last time at this cabin

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
No
Bugs all over house. Deck needed staining. Tree fell on two of our cars during windstorm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Fun but misleading on water access
We had fun during our stay but felt misled about the access to the lake. There are pictures of a dock but upon arrival we learned that it is not close to the property. It is not lake front and should not be considered if you’re looking for a lake home. If you’re looking for a big house, in a forest, with kid activities and space to play outside in the yard then it’s a great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

joline e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Escape
We found our stay here to be very enjoyable and relaxing! All descriptions of the sleeping arrangements and amenities were accurate. We were pleasantly surprised to find the kitchen more than well equipped and wouldn’t have needed to bring things like coffee filters, sharp knives, and crock pot. A few points of feedback: - We were disappointed we couldn’t adjust the temperature in the house (it hovered right around 70-72 the whole time) as it was nice for sleeping but with the airy open main floor space we were chilly when relaxing at night. Some extra throw blankets in the living room would have also alleviated this concern. - The house was described as waterfront and it does appear that way on a map but there is in fact no view of the lake and it’s a bit of a hike to access the water, which is a murky tributary to the lake, not the actual lake. It wasn’t a deal breaker but if we had come in summertime we would have expected easier lake access. - Lastly, we recommend a some additional tissue boxes in restrooms. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
An "up north" experience
Extended family got together for some memory making. The property was clean and updated, adorable towel art in each bedroom, fun bunk bed room and basement game room. Kitchen modest and not equipped for 15 people to eat there 3 times a day (only 9 forks), so we went through a lot of paper goods and washed our plastic silverware. The lake is a .3 mile hike or drive and hike. You really have to enjoy kayaking to go through the effort to take them down to the water. The area around the piers is not ideal for swimming. We drove into town and spent $5 to swim at the county park next to the RV park. The listing said games and toys, but it was more for tweens and older. We are glad we brought a lot of toys and games for our younger crew. The kitchen oven is a bit slow to cook things. unlisted appliances; a griddle, three waffle irons, instapot, a slow cooker, a hand mixer, a pizza oven, cutting boards, numerous pots and pans. Grill needs to be leveled. There was a disconnect between vacasa, VRBO, and properly owner if any communication was made with them. Vacasa answered my question and said firewood was not included, but in fact there was a canopy with a large pile of firewood and a wago to take it down to the fire pit. Vacasas 800 number said a coffee maker would be delivered to the property because there was no coffee pot for the coffee maker (accessories and filters were there) no delivery or follow up, we went to Walmart and bought one. The owner should update listing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Diane N.

Not what we expected
First we got there and noticed that it was not what we thought it was. Although the house was pretty, it wasn’t right on the water like it looked like. You had to hike a trail which we found out had a ton of ticks to get to the water. The water was also super shallow and had tons of weeds. Secondly; when we arrived we noticed it wasn’t exactly the same as the pictures inside. They had different furniture and even though they did have a sectional and a chair, the sectional they provided wasn’t put together so every time you sat down it slid apart on the wood floor. The couch was also filthy under it. There was old food and ping pong balls which isn’t good when you have an 8 month old crawling around. Third; we had such an issues with the WiFi. It wouldn’t work for any of our phones. We weren’t able to play the games downstairs without the WiFi, we couldn’t watch anything on the TV and 2 of the men who came with us weren’t able to do work without it. We contacted them several times and were told 3 times somebody would come out and fix it and nobody came. They also responded days after we had messaged and called them. The house was pretty but that’s about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ali W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Did not meet expectations — SO MANY BUGS!
My family of 15 stayed here during the middle of May. We were hoping for a fun lakehouse experience with some lake time, hiking, bonfires and fishing. Unfortunately the bugs and especially the ticks in this area were HORRIBLE. We hardly spent any time outside because of this which was a shame because the weather was perfect. We purchased fummers, bug repellant candles, heavy deet repellant, everything, but the mosquitoes would eat us alive. Several family members had ticks embedded in them or crawling on them by just going out on the deck. Ticks were crawling on the couch and on the floor too. Definitely do not recommend coming here during the summer if you want to enjoy the outdoor space at all. The indoor space met our expectations. However the floors were filthy and our socks were black within an hour of checking in. My baby’s hands and feet were dirty from crawling. I reached out to the owners and they offered a cleaning crew to come out but they didn’t. You can tell this house is used just for rentals. No personal touches, not even a guest book. Sleeping spaces on three separate levels were great but also no one slept comfortably because the upstairs was super hot and the downstairs was freezing. They did provide floor fans for upstairs bedroom and some type of heater fireplace for the downstairs but was still not comfortable. Overall the space fit our large group and the downstairs area kept us entertained. We just went at a bad time of the year unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ihor k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything is very dirty
everything is very dirty, the bathrooms are dirty, cobwebs and dust everywhere, the kitchen is very dirty, the drawers in the kitchen are dirty, the cutlery is dirty, the kitchen cabinets in the kitchen are dirty, the coffee maker does not work, there are no cutlery (forks, spoons, knives) for 10 people as ordered. Bugs all over the house.It is VERY DIRTY inside the house and outside
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derek E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house worked well for our stay
The house was mostly clean and worked well for what we were going for. The deck and firepit area was great for our group. It is not like the pictures. You can see that maintenance has not been done outside for a while. Just go in knowing that you will have to wash out the kayaks if you want to use them. The deck needs stain, which is not a big deal but not like the pics. The chairs outside worked great but also had not been cleaned. The inside was pretty clean. We enjoyed the little towel people in the house on the beds. The sofa was broken when we arrived, a leg was busted on the end of the sofa. The Horse Shoe pit has broken Horse Shoes, there were some broken decorations inside as well. The dishwasher was throwing an error code because someone turned off the water to the dishwasher. We were able to troubleshoot it. Again, this did not impact our group, but the renter should know that the pictures are maybe what it looked like a few years ago. So set expectations accordingly. The path out to the lake was nice to walk. It goes for quite a ways, which is a great way to get outside. We had plenty of wood for the firepit. We had to find some buckets for putting it out at night. The grill over the fire pit worked great for our group. Our weather was great, so we spent a lot of time on the deck. It is shaded during the day, which was nice. Privacy is everything for this place. We did not have to deal with neighbors. I think this was the biggest benefit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Worked great for us!
We had a group to celebrate a friend getting married, the amount of games and activities was great and we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Colleen H.

Family Christmas Week
Our group of 15 stayed in the Adventure Bay Cabin the week between Christmas and New Years. We were very impressed with the attention to details and the cleanliness of it. There was plenty of room for everyone. And the Game room was an extra special place for us too. All of us 8 adults & my 8 grandkids loved it. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals together. The only thing that we wish we would have known was how to get the furnace to run, we froze the first 2 nights because it shut off. Once we figured it out it worked perfectly. We also wish the living room fireplace was an option or gas. We would consider staying again. Thanks, Colleen From Wisconsin
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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6/10 Okay

Lila S.

Needs Attention
The home had fun game area, pool, arcade game, pac man. The fire pit was well set up with seats for a large group to enjoy. The side yard was spacious for kids activities. The kayaks were an added benefit

10/10 Excellent

Edin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Relaxing
The house was spacious and beautiful, the surroundings were wonderful, it was quiet and relaxing. Get to unwind and enjoy nature, family loved the house and the game room, and the trail paths and fire pit outside. Recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Undrakh D.

Great vacation in the beautiful home.
I love the spacious house. Everyone had great time. Love the little fire pit. House is fully prepared. You can find whatever you need. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

ADAM K.

Wonderful, secluded, and beautiful
We loved the house! It was private, and beautiful. The house had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Diane Leah N.

It was almost perfect!
Loved the beautiful house with lots of space, loved the fire ring in the back yard, loved the setting! Very private. We showed up to check in at 4pm but cleaning crew was not finished until about 6:30pm. That was really the only snag we had and they discounted our bill due to that, so that was appreciated! We had planned to kayak but it's quite a ways to pull them down to the water. Also we pictured the water to be more open and clean but it was more swamp-like. Beautiful pine trees galore and nice trails through them.

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very clean nice place, lots of room to park, great games and bar space in the basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley G.

Great cabin for a big group!
Loved the space and all the amenities! The fireplace had lots of seating, as well as all the deck areas. We were able to enjoy a lot of time outside because of this. The rooms were spacious and we liked there was a bathroom on each floor. Overall a great place!