Private lakeside retreat, swim, boat, fish! Perfect for family events
- Chateau / Country House2400 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 18
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2–7 nights
Enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming in our clear lake, private natural setting!
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Becky Cram
- Languages:
- english
About Becky Cram
Our family has been enjoying Johns Lake for decades. Our grandparents (pictured here) built the house, and we have celebrated family reunions, wedding, Fourth of July fireworks, Christmases, birthdays, and made many other happy memories here over the years. We are grateful to be able to make our own little piece of Wisconsin heaven available for other families to share. We look forward to welcoming you to our special place and hope you will enjoy making your own memories here!
Becky Cram purchased this Chateau / Country House in 1988
Why Becky Cram chose Wautoma
Birch Bay Retreat is the perfect place for your private retreat, family gathering, or group of friends. Set on a secluded lakefront property and surrounded by wildlife, the lake provides great fishing and fun water sports such as skiing, tubing, and jet skiing. We provide everything you need for the perfect vacation at the lake. Birch Bay is also close to several delightful small towns with shopping, good restaurants, and great ice cream!
What makes this Chateau / Country House unique
Birch Bay Retreat property is more private and more spacious than most other lake rentals you will find nearby, and has beautiful views of the lake, grounds, and the prairie wildflower garden from nearly every room. A private fire pit is available for evening campfires, and a propane grill is available on the porch for summer barbeques. Johns Lake is beautifully clear and stocked with fish, perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating. Canoes are available for you to use at no cost, and a pontoon boat is available for a small additional fee. We do our best to accommodate our guests' needs and to make sure that there is a place for everyone at Birch Bay Retreat. To accommodate multi-generational family groups, a playpen and infant table seat, and a shower chair, are available upon request. While the kitchen is fully-equipped with dishes and cookware and provides everything you'll need to whip up a great meal, there are also many great restaurants in the area where you can enjoy a traditional Wisconsin "supper club" or Friday night fish fry. If you plan your vacation timing right, you can participate in one of the wonderful local festivals that the local towns hold throughout the summer and get a taste of area culture at its best!
Amenities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or cable
- Pets Welcome
- Internet
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- First-aid kitA full first-aid it is provided in the cupboard above the kitchen desk.
- Carbon-monoxide detectorThroughout the house.
- Smoke detectorThroughout the house.
- Fire extinguisherUnder kitchen sink, in living room (upstairs), in game room (downstairs), and on boat.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralVery secluded, private location with abundant nature all around.
- Lake ViewBeautiful views from the front deck & most of the windows.
- LakefrontThe property is surrounded on 2 sides by Johns Lake.
- Water ViewEnjoy the view of the lake from the dining room and from the spacious wrap-around deck.
- WaterfrontThe property is surrounded on 2 sides by Johns Lake.
General
- Telephone
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Parking
- InternetWireless internet is available throughout the house.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorExtra refrigerator in basement to keep drinks cold for large parties!
- StoveStove indoors, and grill outdoors on the patio!
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerMake coffee for the whole crew: A twelve-cup traditional drip coffee maker is available, as well as an 8-cup Bodum french press.
- Toaster4-slice Black & Decker toaster.
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Dishes & Utensilsfull service for 10/12 guests
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Room
- Child's Highchair
- DiningLarge Dining room table accommodating 10 adults plus a nearby counter with seating for four more diners.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- BooksA selection of paperback books and children's books are available for a rainy day.
- Foosball
- Game RoomFoosball, a Ping-pong table, and Giant Jenga are available indoors, lawn games are provided for outdoors.
- GamesGame room with Foosball and a Ping-pong table, plus a Giant Jenga game! Board games are provided that are appropriate for both kids and adults. Lawn games and a horse shoe pit are available as well!
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- ToysBoard games and toys are available for children of all ages, as well as for adults.
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Balcony
- Kayak / CanoeTwo canoes (with paddles), and a paddle boat, are available for use at no additional cost. Adult life jackets are provided.
- BoatPontoon boat available during summer months. A usage fee applies for the pontoon boat, and includes a full tank of gas on check-in. Adult life jackets provided.
- Porch / VerandaEnclosed screen porch.
- Deck / PatioEnjoy grilling out on our beautiful wrap-around porch, with views overlooking the wildflower garden, lake and lawn.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water Sports GearSee information on boats.
- Ski & SnowboardDownhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing is available at nearby Mt. Morris, at the Nordic Mountain ski resort. Area has both Cross Country Skiing trails and Snowmobile trails.
- GolfGolf courses abound in the area & they are reasonably priced.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Playpen and infant table seat available on requestPlaypen and infant table seat available on request
Pets allowed - Dogs permitted; a $50.00 per pet/per stay applies.Dogs permitted; a $50.00 per pet/per stay applies.
Parties/events allowed - Parties/events allowed up to a max. of 30 people.Parties/events allowed up to a max. of 30 people.
No smoking - Smoking not allowed home, porche, decks or boats. Smoking not allowed home, porche, decks or boats.
Max guests: 18 - Additional charge for more than 14 guests.Additional charge for more than 14 guests.
- There is no daily housekeeping service. To keep rates low, linens (bedsheets and pillow cases) and towels are not included; please bring your own.
- Parking is limited, please inquire if you have questions about parking needs.
- Only septic-safe toilet paper (provided) may be used. Damage caused by flushing feminine products or other objects may be charged to guests.
56 Reviews
Very nice place, definitely would go back!
Fun place, nice little lake!
Christmas Holiday
Our rental worked wonderful for our family. We really enjoyed our time. Thank you for being so easy to work with and sharing your home with us.
Great!
Great big house on a beautiful lakefront yard!
Christmas Gathering
Our stay was perfect. The house was big enough for all our adult children and parents too. We enjoyed a Bon Fire by the lake and the kids had fun out on the frozen lake. Would love to come back in the summer for a stay!
Family Fun
Lovely place to have a family gathering. We spent the weekend here to celebrate our family Christmas. Beautiful view and spacious spot to all be together!
Map
Located in Central Wisconsin, Johns Lake offers a wide variety of natural beauty and fun activities throughout the year. In the summer, take advantage of our pontoon boat to enjoy the lake (usage fee applies). Many guests enjoy fishing in the lake, which is stocked with fish every year.
There are wonderful festivals in each of the nearby towns & one of the best Wisconsin County Fairs is held in Wautoma at the end of August. Enjoy hiking, rafting, great antiquing, winery tours, and flea markets nearby.
There's something for everyone & nearly all tastes!