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The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more!

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Exterior
Fire pit with wood
back deck to enjoy morning coffee or afternoon cocktails
Pool table, air hockey, ping pong, darts and Smart TV in game room. Corn hole
Kayaks to use on Long Lake. Short wheelie down to the public access or car

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Waupaca, WI
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more!

Escape to The Lake! This private, updated home is waiting for you. Walking distance from the Long Lake boat launch yet situated in a secluded wooded setting. This home comes with kayaks, pool table, air hockey/foosball, grill, firepit and more. Turn key and ready for you! Granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, maple cabinets, lower level family room, updated rec room above the garage, epoxy garage floor and a spacious yard for entertaining. Deck off the back of the house perfect those evening libations and grilling. Electric fireplace, hardwood floors throughout the main level and tiled floors in the walkout lower level. Make this Summer the start of traditions and memories to last a lifetime.

- Fast Wireless Starlink Internet. Take your MS Teams, Webex, or Zoom calls from the Bluegill!
- TVs with Roku living room, downstairs family room, master bedroom and rec room. Bring your own streaming service with Roku Guest access. It will automatically log you out on your departure date!
- Fire pit with wood
- All linens, towels, paper products are here for you!
- Central Air and heat
- Gas stove top oven, microwave, single k-cup coffee maker and air fryer.
- Washer/Dryer with laundry soap provided

The Bluegill Inn is located close to everything you need!
- Long Lake boat landing walking distance
- Nordic Mountain for some awesome winter skiing and fun! - 9.4 miles
- Granite Peak winter skiing - 71 miles
- Chain-o-Lakes area 11.5 miles
- EAA Airventure - 44 miles

Bring your UTV and hit the open roads here in Waushara and Waupaca counties! Bring your boat and trailer to any of the local great sandy bottom lakes in the area. Long Lake, Gilbert Lake, Pine Lake, or head over the Fremont and try out the Wolf River. Or go for a peaceful walk or bike ride around the lake and area roads.

We love our place and hope you and your family will too!
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 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refer to house rules after booking sent to you.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Waupaca

Located in Waupaca, this vacation home is in the mountains. Nordic Mountain and Foxfire Golf Club 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 Wolf River Wildlife Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nordic Mountain - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Crystal River - 23 min drive - 21.7 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - 53 min drive - 79.7 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - 57 min drive - 78.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Woods Campground - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Behms Sawdust City Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Ding - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Fox of Wild Rose - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oakwood Supper Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more! ?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more! on Apr 1, 2026 start from $206, 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 The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bluegill Inn, near Long Lake with firepit, game room, kayaks and more! located?

This family-friendly Waupaca vacation home is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Long Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chippy's Dog Park and Nordic Mountain. Hartman Creek State Park is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at Bluegill Inn!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your property was awesome! Very comfortable place to spend time away. Look forward to coming back in 2026!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Bluegill Inn was amazing . Beautiful place . Highly recommended. Picture of Long Lake it’s so beautiful . I’m
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is well cared for and is a very comfortable place to stay. The game room is great. We love the location as it’s just minutes from all sorts of great places to kayak. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect--great location for riding, more amenities than we had time to use, and plenty of space. Tommer was very responsive to questions and coordinating if something needed to be done--great to work with. They've made a wonderful place to relax and chill!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Great family vacation

Our stay was wonderful! Everything we needed was at the house and it was clean and so comfortable for my husband and I and also our children! Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

excellent

host was polite and responsive. Property was clean and wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

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

Bluegill Inn

We absolutely loved the Bluegill Inn. Wonderful decor, great yard, fire pit and game room. Excellent location and short walk to Long Lake. Communication with the owner was excellent! Very attentive and fast response.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

A beautiful wooded retreat.

I can't say enough good about the Bluegill Inn....wooded location with deer and turkeys passing through! The game room above the garage was way more than we expected. The kitchen is very well stocked. The back deck is gorgeous.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Great for Summer Fun

Enjoyed our stay at the BlueGill inn. Great central location near so many lakes to enjoy. The place was very comfortable and the AC worked great during a really warm week. Quiet neighborhood and regularly saw deer and other wildlife. Game room was a perfect way to beat the rain. Great place and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tianna A.

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

Holiday Retreat

Bluegill Inn was the perfect place to call home while we visited family over the Thanksgiving Holiday. The host was extremely friendly and quick to respond to messages. At one point, I had to call him; he was very kind and helpful. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils, the beds were comfortable, plenty of towels in the bathrooms, and access to the washer and dryer was a plus since we stayed for over a week. This home would be great to visit in the summer to take advantage of the lake. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Wonderful Place

House is very clean. Good and easy communication with the host.Nice and peaceful place to go .We enjoyed the local cheese tour and tasting.Everything you needed included to enjoy the stay.The bonus room on top of the detached garage is a nice place to hang out with kids and family, it even has a nice AC unit to cool the place down.We definitely recommend the place and come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

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

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at the BlueGill. Very clean! Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Note the game room is above the detached garage and not usable in the winter unless you warm up the room in advance. We chose the property based on its proximity to Nordic Mountain and used our time to go skiing, so we didn't check out the neighborhood or lake. Would stay again during the same time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Loved It Here!

We stayed here to be close to our grandchildren in the Wautoma area. We spent one day each with our four whirlwinds, baking & cooking with them, making a meal for their whole family each evening. (Their mom loved not cooking 4 dinners in a row!) The kitchen was well stocked with every pot, pan, bowl, baking dish, utensil, etc. we needed to prepare our culinary adventures each day. The house was so inviting, comfortable, clean, perfect for our stay. The game room above the garage sure was a hit with the grands! We all loved the ping-pong, air hockey & pool table. We also loved the location of this house in the woods, with many outdoor spaces/porches to enjoy coffee each morning with nature. The only think we recommended to Tommer was to install a handrail on stairwell to the lower level, and we look forward to using it the next time we stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tommer and Heather Catlin

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Our family has enjoyed Long Lake since the early 1950s and still today. My wife and I bring our kids up and their friends every summer and winter to enjoy the area and all it has to offer. We purchased this house for extra room for us and while we are not using, you get to!

Why they chose this property

VRBO says "neighborhood" but really you are at Long Lake. Peaceful walks around the lake, not busy roads and super nice people are always around. Long Lake is a true beauty in central wisconsin. Great fishing, amazing water skiing and the blueish green water that cant be beat. Ever season brings beauty the area.

What makes this property unique

The Bluegill Inn is about as close to the lake as you can get with just steps to the public access trail you can use or launch the kayaks included at the public landing right around the corner, bring your boat with plenty of room to park and trailer to any of the awesome lakes in the area. The serene wooded wood lot is peaceful as you sip your adult beverage off the back deck. The game room is a blast! While others may want to get some sleep, the night owls or kids can have some fun playing air hockey, darts, ping pong, pool and or a few putts on the green! The best part is you located not far from anything. Winter skiing at Nordic Mountain, the Chain-o-Lakes, Fremont or our favorite watering hole The Ding on the Pine River just 5 minutes from the house!
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