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Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake

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A log cabin interior with a large window, a black leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a stone wall.
A log cabin with a large porch, a garage, and a driveway.
A log cabin with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a garage.
A large, multi-story log cabin with a prominent central chimney, multiple windows, and a stone foundation.
A log cabin with a porch, multiple windows, and a stone foundation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Castle Rock Lake
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mauston, WI
  • Place, Castle Rock Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Rock County Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Loft Futon

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower Level Room 4

4 Twin Beds

Lower Level Room 5

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Lower Level Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level Room 1

1 King Bed

Upper Level Room 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Room 3

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake

Stunning Lakefront Log Home on Castle Rock Lake
Prepare to be captivated by this breathtaking lakefront retreat, perfectly positioned on the shores of Castle Rock Lake. Designed for multi-family gatherings, this professionally decorated home offers luxurious comfort and unforgettable views.
Prime Location
Just 20 minutes away from all the excitement and attractions of Wisconsin Dells, this home provides the perfect blend of serene lakefront living and easy access to entertainment.
Luxury & Comfort
Step into elegance with a gourmet kitchen featuring commercial-grade appliances, granite countertops, and exquisite Amish hand-scraped hickory hardwood floors. The main floor master suite is a true haven, complete with a charming clawfoot tub, while four additional bedrooms each come with their own full bathrooms—ensuring privacy and convenience for everyone.
The finished walk-out lower level boasts radiant heat and offers additional living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the fresh air in the screened-in porch or make use of the expansive outdoor living areas, where you can fully embrace the natural beauty surrounding you. We provide basic essentials but not items like salt, pepper, oil, or paper towels. Please plan to bring these.
Added Perks
This home features a private universal boat lift alongside the community dock, making lake access seamless and enjoyable. Plus, with keyless entry, you can skip the hassle—your code will be provided one day before check-in for a smooth arrival.
Experience the perfect blend of sophistication and serenity in this stunning lakefront log home!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9558820ha
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mauston

Located in Mauston, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Castle Rock Lake and Wisconsin River. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Mauston, WI

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Rock County Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 33 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 34 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 36 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pine Cove Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dirty Turtle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buckhorn Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake on Nov 1, 2026 start from $1,401, 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 Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Badgerado on Castle Rock Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Castle Rock Lake, Castle Rock County Park, and Wisconsin River. Boating Beach is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had all the amenities we needed, especially to cook for a big group of people. Easy entrance, management was easy to get in touch with and coordinate with, and of course the house was beautiful. It was an excellent place and an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 22, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear the home had everything you needed—especially for cooking and gathering with a big group. It’s great to know the check‑in process was smooth and that communication with our team was helpful throughout your stay. We’re also glad you enjoyed the beauty and comfort of the house. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Great stay

Overall excellent experience and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2025
Lee, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your positive experience. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and found everything to your satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Family vacation

Our family enjoyed our stay and would love to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2025
Darlene, Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear your family enjoyed your stay and would love to return. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit! Thank you Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

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

Golf trip

It was a great stay. Plenty of beds, very clean great kitchen and living room area. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2023
We hope you see you again soon. Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dino B.

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

A perfect getaway!

Loved everything about this house and location! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

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

Spacious Accomodations

Beautiful well appointed chef's kitchen with ample space for multiple cooks. Lots of space for a multi gernerational family to spend time together yet still have privacy and elbow room. Wish there would have been another queen or king bed in one of the lower lever bedrooms. Loved our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2025
Deb, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the chef's kitchen and the spacious layout that allowed your multi-generational family to spend quality time together while maintaining privacy. We're glad you loved your stay and look forward to hosting you again. Thank you Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Couples weekend

Great house! Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tha L.

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

Epic place

Couldn’t of asked for an better place to make memories with the brothers! Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Short Get Away

Awesome house, a ton of space. The kitchen was awesome. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again. Thank you Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Amazing house on a lake

How has a lot of room for a large family gathering or function. How was everything we hoped for and more. I can't wait to rent it in the summer as we were there in the winter and it was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2024
Christine Thank you for the stay. Happy you had a great time. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you George Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Room for several families

Beautiful home and grounds, difficult to access water for swimming
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you for the stay. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was stunning! Kitchen was very well stocked! Enough towels, and bedding for everyone! Very quiet neighborhood. The house was very beautiful! Check-in was very easy. In fact, there was no actual check in. I just got an email with the code for the house so that was good for the whole weekend. Wi-Fi was a little spotty but usable. We rented a pontoon boat and the lake was awesome. We’d like to come again next year, but everything is booked up for the whole summer! Everyone loved the house and was grateful for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Janet, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful house, well-stocked amenities, and easy check-in process. It's great that you loved the lake and had a memorable weekend with your group. We appreciate your feedback about the Wi-Fi. We're glad everyone had such a positive experience and look forward to hosting you again next year! Thank you Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Family Christmas getaway!

The house was perfect for our Christmas with the kids and grand children! Lots of room and nice big kitchen! Our week end get a way with the kids was great! We celebrated 2 of the kids birthdays!!! Played games, started putting a puzzle together and ate way to much! No problems even staying later on Sunday which was a plus for our big group!!! We did a seafood night on Friday night and they had all the big pots you’d need! Lots of extras if you for got anything! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

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

Overall great with a few hiccups!

The detail of property was spot on, great location right on the water!!! It’s a big house and unfortunately our AC wasn’t working when we got there and didn’t get fixed until the next day in the afternoon so those staying on main floor did not sleep well the first 2 nights because it was pretty darn warm. It was pretty clean however under a couple beds when we got there was still garbage from previous people that stayed so you could tell they did a quick vacuum around things but not underneath. Overall though it was a great spot and the property managers were great at keeping me updated on the air conditioning issues and when it was being attended to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2024
Rachel, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and property detail. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the AC issue and cleanliness concerns. Rest assured, we are working to improve our housekeeping processes to ensure a better experience for our guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back in the future. Thank you Sand County
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

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

Fun family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Badgerado. The house had plenty of space for our family. We enjoyed the double oven, and we made full use of the oversize refrigerator. The setting was very nice - semi-private due to all of the trees, and we could easily get to the dock to look out over Castle Rock Lake. It would have been helpful if the list of amenities had been more detailed. We asked the management company if expanded seating, a high chair, and a coffee grinder were available, We were told none of those was available, so we brought a card table, chairs, a coffee grinder, and a high chair. When we arrived, we found that all of them were already there - including three card tables, and three coffee grinders. There was also a very large table in the basement, overlooking the lake, which was a pleasant surprise. We know that it can be difficult for the home owner to keep tabs on all of the maintenance items, and we forwarded a list of all of the things that we found that require attention that we hope will be helpful. The management company corrected the things they could right away. The refrigerator/freezer was extremely loud. It was hard to talk in the kitchen when the refrigerator and freezer were running, which seemed to be most of the time. We understand a replacement is on order. The home needs a bit of TLC, but overall, we truly enjoyed the house and our stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2024
Maureen, Thank you for your thoughtful review and feedback regarding your stay at Badgerado. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the space, amenities, and the beautiful setting by Castle Rock Lake. We apologize for the confusion regarding the seating and kitchen items; we appreciate your suggestion for a more detailed amenities list. We are also aware of the refrigerator issue and are actively working on a replacement. Your input on maintenance items is invaluable, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay! Thank you Megan Sand County
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place our group loved everything about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2026
Wonderful guest at Badgerado — tidy, courteous, and easy to work with. They treated the property with care and followed all house guidelines. Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hung Y.

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

Awesome place!

This place was perfect. Nice long driveway to a beautiful house. Very roomy and huge kitchen area. We loved the commercial fridges and freezers for all our food we had. Quick response and answers to any questions. Definitely would not mind coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hung Yang

Awesome location and plenty of space.

Awesome location and plenty of space. House is in great condition. Great place and managed very well. Fast response to questions and easy to work with. The house had everything we needed and more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

This property is absolutely amazing! The weather didn’t cooperate with our outdoor plans but that was ok. The house was large enough for our group to spend indoors with other events. Cooking for 15 in this kitchen was fun, nothing I would change about this property! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Limited view of lake

The house was nice but their is limited view to the lake. The property manager Sand County Management will say that it’s because of the DNR’s restriction on the lakefront but all the neighbors have cleaned up the brush along their lakefront and have nice views. Our biggest problem is with Sand County. I specifically asked about the lakefront for swimming and boat dockage. They sent me a picture prior to booking showing sand on the lakefront. The property is NOTHING like the picture. I notified them the morning after we arrived. We were forced to go daily to drive to find a beach area with the kids. A big inconvenience and cost. Also the universal boat lift in the listing is set up for a pontoon and will not handle most boats. I asked for small credit to reimburse us for our extra costs, boat dockage elsewhere and inconvenience. Sand County denied any liability for sending the picture. I will never rent one of Sand County’s properties again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandra Schwab

Great week! Badgerado 2 is a phenomenal home.

Great week! Badgerado 2 is a phenomenal home. It is located close to several good restaurants, Castle Rock Lake and Buckhorn State Park. The home is stocked with all the amenities that make your stay super comfy. The best perk is that it is so quiet and secluded from neighbors. Lots of space for your family to spread out. Questions were answered when I called, information on the area was shared via email and the final invoice was shared.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Beautiful Home!

Badgerado was exactly what I was looking for and the description and pictures did not disappoint! Absolutely beautiful cabin and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

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

Rental was better than expected

We had a great time and was better than what the picture showed on site. Awesome rental and created many great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Awesome experience!! This cabin is incredible.

The property was absolutely impeccable! Very clean, fully stocked amenities, great location, the perfect size and amount of space. The only reason I scored the communication lower was because it was not needed. Everything was perfectly set up and available for our group, we had everything needed and so much more. I will say it could be advertised better for all that this place has to offer but then it might lose its “hidden gem” reputation…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sand County

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Enjoy the fun and excitement of the Midwest's top vacation area; Wisconsin Dells. Over 60 restaurants and night spots, golf courses, riding stables, amusement parks and attractions, water parks and gaming facilities, shopping, fishing, boating, hunting, and natural splendor.

To ensure the peace of mind for our guests, all Sand County Services properties are routinely inspected by the local municipality and the state of Wisconsin for safety

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