Quiet Farmhouse on Private Lake and 20 Acres...
About the property
- Farmhouse2000 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay3 - 4 nights
Located on 20 acres in the Helvetia Township, this vintage hobby farm provides wooded land, marsh, fields, and 650 feet of lake frontage for every type of activity. Relax by the wood fireplace on the main floor, sit in the outdoor hot tub and watch the stars, or enjoy a stroll throughout the wooded trails.
With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,000 square feet of space there is plenty of room for the whole family, or a spacious retreat for a couple.
Centrally Located:
- Just outside of Iola, WI. Approximately 4 miles to the Iola Old Car Show Grounds.
- 18 miles to downtown Waupaca, WI, or 20 miles to the Chain of Lakes.
- 27 miles to downtown Stevens Point, WI
- 50 miles to Fox River Mall in Appleton, WI
- 60 miles to the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh, WI
Special Note: In order to maintain this vintage farmhouse we ask that guests refrain from bringing pets indoors, smoke outside, and remove shoes while indoors.
Owner
Dan and Kathy
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- May 25, 2018
About Dan and Kathy
We fell in love with this century old farm at first sight, with no intention other than returning the property to its original glory. After several years of cleaning, refinishing, and painting the property is nearing its full potential. We enjoyed going to our little retreat (only 11 miles away from our own old farm house), but realized we wanted to share it with others.
Dan and Kathy purchased this Farmhouse in 2008
Why Dan and Kathy chose Helvetia
We have a love for century old farms, history, and antiques. We needed to keep this home from falling into more disrepair.
What makes this Farmhouse unique
This home has such a special feel, the minute you drive in. We loved the quiet lakefront and peaceful setting. From the nice little kitchen, the pretty sunroom (with a view of the lake), to the fireplace in the living room, we fell in love with the property right away!
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Hot Tub
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- King size bed (1), Queen Bed (1), Double Bed (1), Twin (1). New pillow top double bed purchased in 2017!
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
- 1.5
Location Type
- Rural
- Lakefront650 feet of lake frontage - better for fishing, though swimming is possible in the middle of the lake
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- InternetThere is internet connection as well as a phone land-line.
- TelephoneLocal calls only
- Heating
- Linens ProvidedYes!
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceThere is a fireplace in the master bedroom (this is not for use).
- Parking
- GarageSingle car covered parking available.
- Air ConditioningNew in 2016 - central air was installed in May to keep you cool!
- Towels ProvidedYes!
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off StreetOver 20 acres of land available.
- Living Room
- Covered ParkingCovered parking for one car available.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood FireplaceWood fireplace downstairs.
Kitchen
- Cooking UtensilsYes!
- DishwasherYes!
- StoveYes!
- OvenYes!
- MicrowaveYes!
- RefrigeratorYes!
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsPizza oven is available.
- Dishes & UtensilsYes!
- KitchenFully stocked kitchen.
Dining
- Dining Room
- DiningThe kitchen also seats 2 at counter, sunroom has table with seating for 4 and the dining room seats 6.
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionLocal channels only.
- VCR
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Video LibraryThere is a small selection, mostly kid friendly.
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Kayak / CanoeA row boat and canoe available to use. We have life jackets for your use as well.
- BicyclesThree of them for your use! (helmets too)
- Boat
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- GolfGreat golf course located 4 miles away.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleAll entry ways have 3 to 4 steps.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubHot tub outside.
Attractions
- churches
- library
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- walking
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
- boating
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- hiking
- tennis
- fishing
- golf
- hunting
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- cycling
- pier fishing
- golf privileges optional
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- kayaking
- racquetball
- snowmobiling
Notes
- You have peace and quiet on this beautiful country road. The view of the lake is wonderful as well as enjoying the large yard and comfortable home. The hot tub and fire pit are located behind the home, so your outdoor activity is kept more private.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
32 Reviews
Latest reviews
Just what we needed
My family spent 3 days at the farm and it was lovely. Quiet and peaceful, unless you wanted to play Frisbee in the huge yard, hike down the walking trail, row across the lake or go cycling down the country roads through the forests and fields. From the jacuzzi to the fire ring to the well equipped kitchen, everything was exactly where and how we needed it. The house was immaculately clean and the beds were comfy as well. The landscaping and plants throughout the house and property were beautiful. Kathy was an excellent host and we will definitely stay here again when we are up this way.
Can't Wait to Return Next Summer!
This was the perfect long weekend for our family. The house was super clean and spacious. There was tons of grass to run and play for our 2.5- and 5-year old. And the lake was "just the right size" for our kids. It was relaxing for all of us, and it gave us the opportunity to unplug and enjoy the outdoors (although the house does have WiFi when needed). Kathy met us at the property, showed us around, and was so responsive throughout the whole process. We look forward to returning again next summer for a family getaway! Thank you Kathy and Dan!
So peaceful!
We were looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway and this place was perfect!! The house was so cute and the property was beautiful. Spent a lot of time outside just walking the paths and hanging out by the fire. Really nice road for a bike ride nearby; saw lots of wildlife...deer, turkeys, cranes. We would defined stay here again!!
Serene, Peaceful, Relaxing
We loved our stay at the farmhouse! We stayed for 10 days and it was wonderful. There was plenty of room for our boys to run and explore without concern for them disturbing anyone else. We caught fish every time we went out in the boat.
The owners were very friendly and accommodating and had many items available for use on the property. And there was plenty of room for visitors as well.
We highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away and relax out in the country.
Hideaway Near Iola
This property was IDEAL for our recent trip to the Iola Old Car Show! I first attended the show in 1985 and previously I've stayed in Wausau, Stevens Point and Plover. What a joy not to have to drive the longer distance and deal with backed up traffic.
It was so refreshing to be able to be at the show in 5 minutes. At the end of a long day at the show, just a short drive to our "home" and we could grab a quick shower to freshen up and then either prepare our evening meal in the well equipped kitchen or grill out in the yard.
An evening bonfire was the perfect way to spend our last night.
Dan and Kathy were very accomodating and a pleasure to deal with. Looking forward to staying here many times in the future.
Wonderful farmhouse retreat
Charming and surprisingly spacious farmhouse with many nice updates. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and private. Enjoyed exploring the lake and acreage and the abundant wildlife. We'll definitely return.
Location
The Iola Winter Carnival is held the first weekend of February each year. Enjoy a traditional Norwegian supper, ice sculpting, and ski jumping (held at the Iola Ski Hill). Iola offers a great fireworks display July 3rd each year. The Iola Old Car and Swap Meet is held the 2nd weekend in July. Join the more than 100,000 car enthusiasts peruse the 2,200 show cars and 4,400 swap spaces on 300 acres of property.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
The rates being charged are for a maximum of 6 people per night. An additional $25 is charged per person per night after that.