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Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops

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3rd bedroom: daybed with pull out mattress and beautiful views
Historic Hyatt House with beautiful wrap around porch
amazing screen porch
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Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waupaca, WI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Foxfire Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartman Creek State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops

Book a trip to remember at the Historical Hyatt House in the charming historical village of Rural Waupaca.
Location is everything! Steps away from the beautiful Crystal River to start your adventure of floating, tubing or kayaking. Only 3 miles away from Hartman's Creek State park for swimming, hiking and biking. Or if you'd rather, just minutes away from the Beautiful 22 spring fed lakes famously known as the Chain o' Lakes. Great restaurants and shops! Take a paddle boat tour, rent a boat or bring your own! We have plenty of room for trailer parking.
Truly a gem for your next get-away. Crystal River views galore with the added bonus of the relaxing sounds of the waterfall from any room! Your own private frontage right across the street.
Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bathroom restored home complete with master spa bathroom and reclaimed wood floor from the 1850's!
Enjoy the river sounds from the sprawling back yard with a fire pit great for star gazing. Have a cup of coffee and watch the river go by from the rocking chairs on the front porch, and make family memories from the amazing screened porch.
As soon as you arrive you will know why the original settlers chose this location to start a village back in the 1850's. Stroll the quiet streets to admire the other historical buildings, or bike for miles on the Rustic Roads.
Kayaks available for rent.
7 day rental Friday to Friday.
As a Waupaca native, we love this location and everything Waupaca has to offer. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. We'd love to help plan your next get-away!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
There is not a fenced yard so please bring a leash
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Waupaca

Located 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.
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Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Foxfire Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hartman Creek State Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • South Park - 8 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waupaca Woods Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops on May 21, 2026 start from $170, 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 Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Crystal River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hartman Creek State Park. Foxfire Golf Club and South Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Relaxing stay by the river

Had a wonderful stay with our family in a very comfortable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet spot with very little traffic, yet close enough to enjoy all the Chain O' Lakes has to offer. Just sitting on the porch was relaxing
A historic place to chill.
A great place to hang out
Corner store right next door
Town sign
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

moryvo1

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

Location awesome

Great location close to all our favorite places; wish it had been cleaner. Very cute and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great location

Location was great with lots to do. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, we had a great time and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

great stay!

we had a lovely time. The house is so charming and hospitable. We enjoyed our time there. The location is beautiful and very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Nice home in rural quiet setting

Our family enjoyed staying in this lovely old home. Very comfortable and great location for getting to all the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the screened in porch!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Hyatt House

We had a wonderful time in this charming home across from the Crystal River. We were 4 adults and 4 children, and we were very comfortable. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Quaint, historic and relaxing!

My family enjoyed a wonderful stay at this gem in Rural. We loved playing and floating in the Crystal River, biking to the Red Mill, biking around Rural and endless hours reading on both of the immaculate porches. We loved our stay and can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Family stay in Waupaca

We enjoyed our stay in the Waupaca area in the historic district of Rural. It is a nice quiet neighborhood in which you can enjoy privacy. Thank you for hosting us, it was a great setting!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Vacation

Great fun, very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Great spot in a quiet neighborhood

We had a nice time at this lovely quiet property. The big screened in patio was a great spot to gather at the end of the day and play games or share meals. Close to the chain o lakes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Trish R.

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

Quaint home

The property and neighborhood was gorgeous. Communication was very easy with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Fun & Unique Stay

This was a really fun, historic location. Communication with the host was excellent. I accidentally locked myself out of the house and they came to our rescue immediately. I also need to mention the number of towels! Haha We have traveled extensively and have never had so many towels avaliable. Sounds like a small thing, but it was really nice to have so many. The nearby water was beautiful and the neighborhood is very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Excellent place to stay in historic area

Rented for family reunion. Very clean, recently renovated. Nice touches everywhere. Enjoyed spacious screened porch for dining and grill for food preparation and fire ring for after dinner s’mores with kids. Would highly recommend and plan to stay again in future
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KArl K.

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

Great Time

Cool house on a cool river
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Family vacation

It’s a very nice house plenty of room for a family of seven. A nice two car garage which you can use close to the chain of lakes plenty a room in the backyard for games and a nice fire pit and all the restaurants that we ate at had good food.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Loved it!

Only stayed one night but we all wished we had more time to enjoy tubing and kayaking on the river. Great location with public access to the river only steps away from the house but far enough too that we still had privacy. Loved the screened in porch and sound of the small waterfall that was just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Great place for a relaxing getaway!

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is beautifully decorated and it is in the most charming area for a relaxing getaway. We especially loved the front porch and the screen porch. My boys spent most of their time exploring the river across the street. We also enjoyed kayaking the Crystal River. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Good Place

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. Quant, small historic village. House is on creek. Nicely remodeled. Big screened porch for sitting and eating. Great backyard with big grill and firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Rural house Waupaca

Lovely property, beautifully decorated - very inviting. We really enjoyed the screened in porch and fireplace on cool nights. Loved the Spa shower and jetted bath - very relaxing. The location is perfect for kayaking - we enjoyed kayaking the upper chain and then 1 mile of the Crystal river ending right at the Hyatt House. Nice neighborhood for walking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine F.

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

Girls weekend

Absolutely darling cottage in historic Rural. Everything was beautiful. We enjoyed morning coffee, dinner, drinks and lots of laughs on the screened in porch. Spent some time down at the river and lots of walks around the quiet neighborhood. The perfect nest for our reunion of 6.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linette H.

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

Quiet and Nice Home

Enjoyed our stay. Nice home in a very quiet neighborhood. Really loved the large porch and its furnishings. Enjoyed our walks along the Crystal River. Close to Waupaca and King with numerous shops and restaurants. Basic kitchen items. We enjoy cooking and there could have been more things in that regard, but we made it work. The owner was kind and quick to respond. It was a pleasant vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Rural Stay

This is a historic home and at first glance it needed exterior paint which caused concern. However, once we went inside the house was clean and full of charm. The immediate reaction went away quickly and we had a great stay. No problem recommending this home to others and the property owners were very attentive to a couple of requests that came up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

William M.

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

Charming retreat

The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well supplied, the towels were plentiful, everything worked, and the interior style was cozy. Would have scored 5 stars except for some items needing attention:1. The smaller bathroom was not properly cleaned in our case, and the shower door did not completely close. 2. Our favorite spot, the screened in porch, was occupied by dead insects, spider webs, and other small debris that we cleaned up. 3. The dining chairs on the porch were soiled and need updating. 4. The house would be much more inviting if it received a new outdoor coat of paint and if the gutters were cleaned out. Nevertheless, we really enjoyed our stay and hopefully will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Caitlin Meighan

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We are Waupaca Natives that love the area and the memories that are made here! We love sharing all of the special secrets Waupaca has to offer.

Why they chose this property

The Hyatt House offers a unique stay in a beautiful area of Wisconsin. The historical village of Rural is just the starting point! So close to the Crystal River runs, the Chain of Lakes, shops and restaurants.

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