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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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Waupaca, WI
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hartman Creek State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft Area

2 Twin Beds

Up Stairs Loft Area

2 Double Beds and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage Lake House!

Your Last Minute Vacation Destination!!! This well kept home is located on Long Lake on the Chain of Lakes in Waupaca, WI. Over 1700 sqft, the remodeled home features a private master bedroom with private master bath off the main living area. There is a gallery kitchen that offers a dishwasher, full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, ice maker along with your pots, pans and all kitchen amenities. Dining room features a nice size table and living room with TV. There is a washer and dryer off the main bath and bedroom with a queen size bed also located on the main level. The upper level features two full size beds, build in dresser and bunk beds. This area could sleep up to 6 people comfortably. There is a screened in porch that wraps around the lake side of the home. 110 feet of lake frontage with a dock for fishing off of, tying your boat to or just sitting on and taking in the beautiful views. This lake has many types of fish from perch and small mouth bass to bluegill and lake trout and you can fish right off the dock! Fire pit, chairs and swing make for a relaxing afternoon. Bring your friends and family and come enjoy the lake life! One mile away from the Red Mill which has Wi Fi and a relaxing atmosphere.
There is a 7 night minimum in the high season from Memorial Day to Labor Day then a 3 night minimum. Friday to Friday or Sat to Sat bookings Only Please.
Also, no pets allowed, must be 25 yrs old to book, no smoking and no parties please.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1.) Strip all bedding, rugs and towels that were used and start first load. 2.) Place any dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start.
3.) Take out all trash and place in large garbage bins. 4.) Make sure to place large bins at the base of the driveway Sunday night for Monday pick up.
5.) Remove all items out of the refrigerator and freezer and any personal food items and beverages and take with you or place in large garbage bins.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1609614
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 deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Waupaca

Located in Chain O' Lakes, a neighborhood in Waupaca, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. With jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hartman Creek State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Crystal River - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Foxfire Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Long Lake - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waupaca Woods Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Lake House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Lake House!?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Lake House! on Aug 29, 2026 start from $544, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Lake House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Lake House!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Lake House! located?

Located in Chain O' Lakes, this vacation home is steps from Long Lake and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Hartman Creek State Park. Crystal River and Columbia Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage by Long Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, we had a blast there! Beautiful lake view and very peaceful. Great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review Brooke! We enjoyed having you 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy the house was clean and temp was cool as it was very hot and humid. Enjoyed the lakes and the grounds very quiet and secluded
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Thank you for your review Patrick! We enjoyed hosting you.☺️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Sweet spot

Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay, comfortable and nice view on the best lake in the chain. The Terrain is rough with a steep trail to the lake. Older folks found this difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2025
Thank you for your review and your stay Dave. It was great hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great Place

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2022
Thank you Ryan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

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

Lovely home!

Angie was wonderful making check-in and check-out very easy. Lovely home right on the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2022
Thank you so much again for staying with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary L.

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

Waupaca lake

The A/C was a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

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

August vacation Long Lake

The cottage was perfect for our family vacation. The screened in porch was great. Check in easy. Angie was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice vacation

Nice cottage-love the porch. Nice location. For the price we pay the cottage needs updating and repairs. The dock needs to be fixed and it would be nice to have steps down to the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David K.

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

The Lake is Calling

Nice cabin with multiple beds. Master bedroom was very nice with a great wide window overlooking Long Lake. It was great to have A.C. on the day it was 100F. The refrig was large and kitchen had lots of pots and pans.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordy S.

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

Family 4th of July Stay

We had a wonderful week long stay as a family over the 4th of July. Check in and check out instructions were seamless. The cottage was well equipped for our needs. The screened in porch was perfect for evening board and card games. Angie was responsive and helpful with all of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Great location for a family vacation!

This cozy lake cottage was perfect for our vacation with our adult kids and new 3-month-old grandson. The view from the screened-in porch is magnificent. The layout of the house is perfect for families. The first floor is perfect for adults and the second floor is a kid's dream with plenty of space and multiple beds. Long Lake is a short boat ride away from great restaurants on the water. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall we are really happy with our stay. Angie was amazing to work with. She was so friendly and accommodating. The cabin was clean and all of our beds and pillows were cozy. We had Starlink internet service which worked great! New dishwasher and washer/dryer unit were so nice. We enjoyed morning coffee on the front porch listening to the birds and saw many deer walk through the yard. We were disappointed that you can’t swim off the dock due to all the weeds in the water. Also, the hill down to the water is not for older folks or friends with bad knees, but we made it work. We also enjoyed the lakeside fire pit. It was so beautiful and relaxing! Thank you for sharing your sweet, authentic cabin with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Christi! It was a pleasure hosting you! We strive to make it a wonderful stay for all :) Adding Starlink this year was a game changer and the new dishwasher too! It was wonderful hosting you and hope we will have the pleasure to do it again in the future! Have a wonderful rest of your summer and thank you again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Two-star cottage for a five-star price

Advertising the cottage as "newly remodeled" is dishonest. We stayed here four years ago, so I have first-hand knowledge of how it looked then and now. The condition of the property has sadly declined since then. We paid a five-star price for a two-star cottage. I love Waupaca and Long Lake, but I can't justify staying here again. I feel misled on the front end, disappointed by the experience, and cheated by how much we paid for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2024
Thank you for your review Dan. I have removed the newly remodeled from the description. We have had the property for the last 6 years and a few guests have been a little more hard on the property than others. I am very sorry you feel the way you do. I take every guest and every review personally and want to make sure every guest is happy. I wish you would have reached out to me while you were there to express this and see if there was anything i do have done to make it better. Again my deepest apologies.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alicia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Would not stay there again

The 1st line is incorrect. The only upgrade is main bedroom. The ceiling is falling down in the living room and about to fall down in the kitchen/dining. The dvd selection looks as though half are missing the actual disc, just a mess. The cabinets are a mess where pots, pans and dish towels are. The closet in the main bath is behind a curtain in the shower and everything is just thrown in there, hard to tell if towels are even clean. Same with the closet in master bath, just out in the open. There is NO water pressure in the showers, which we mentioned but were made to feel like we just had to deal with it. We ended up temporarily fixing ourselves. Be very careful with the hot water, literally will scald your skin! The outside could use a power washer and gutters cleaned out, there's trees growing out of them Last but not least the hill to the lake is steep and the rock steps are sliding down the hill so pretty unsafe especially at night cause the solar lights dont work. We managed for the week only cause we already paid for it but never again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
I am really sorry to hear you had a bad experience at the lake cottage. When we first purchased the cottage, the upstairs was completely gutted and new drywall, paint, railing, flooring and trim was installed. Also we did do minor touches on the main floor. We conversed many times via vrbo messaging app various times in regards to the water. In which I notified you the plumber was there the week before for the fixes. We were trying to pin point why the water pressure would drop and the water was so warm but after realizing you had 10 people showering one after the other the pressure is not going to maintain until the hot water heater can refill itself. We also turned down the hot water gauge on the hot water heater. So both issues have been resolved. Also, we are fixing the ceiling tiles this fall after the season is over. I have not had a chance in the 4 years since we made this cottage into a rental to check the DVD collection that was in tacked when I set up the cottage with DVD's, board games etc... and the pots and pans were also all in tacked the beginning of the season so not sure what happened but people do misplace things from time to time. The cottage was built in 1957 so space was scarce but I think that is what makes the cottage unique and special. It has a charm and character to it that we love and the views of the lake from the screen porch and primary are beautiful. We will make sure to put safety measures in place for the trail going down to the water so thank you for letting me know. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great master suite
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Waupaca Long Lake Home

Great place, be careful walking down to the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great location on the Chain

Great location on Long Lake, just across from the popular sand bar! Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Ellen K.

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

Enjoyed our vacation

We had a good experience renting this property
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan f.

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

Beautiful view!

This was our 5th time renting on the chain and our first time renting on Long lake and on the west side of the chain. It’s a few minutes more to get to the area restaurants but in return you get a lot less car traffic and people. The screened in porch was a big hit during the thunderstorms. The view of the lake is worth the price. The only negative was the cell data service and no wi-fi. It probably wouldn’t have bothered us as much (I mean we are on vacation in the woods to escape the rat race) except we had a snafu with the airline and the luggage and were trying to communicate with the airline. Did I mention the view?
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth N.

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

lake walk

difficult walk to the lake for Seniors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake cabin on Long Lake!

Great traditional lake cabin with nice updates on Long Lake. We had enough room to have four kids and three adults and loved the screened in porch overlooking the lake and the large, clean upstairs area for comfortably sleeping the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

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

Great vacation get away

We had such an amazing time at this lake house. Very clean. Angie was very prompt with responding to questions. Our kids had so much fun as well as the adults. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Need a list of what is expected example garbage

Some confusion about how to get in over all great stay
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Angie Gustafson

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We are a family that runs a construction and real estate company in Appleton, WI founded in 2001. We enjoy the water and outdoors and try to take advantage of the beauty in Wisconsin as much as possible. Our daughter, Lilyana loves to swim! We thought owning a house on the lake would give her tons of opportunity to do what she loves!

Why they chose this property

This property is located on a cul-de-sac on a quite, private like road. It's away from the hustle and bustle of the city where families can enjoy each other and feel like they own a house on the lake. It's very kid friend with hard floor surfaces and composite chairs on the porch, easy to clean. The crystal river inn is only 1 mile away where you can rent a kayak or tube and enjoy floating down the river. There is a pontoon rental near by as well. A gas grill makes for easy grilling and the well stocked kitchen has everything you would need for the stay! There is also South Beach which is down the road about 5 miles away.

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