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The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI

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The Bunker Bar and gaming area
Fully fenced-in ‘backyard’: putting green, cornhole pit (bags/boards incl)
Parking for 8, so bring your 4-wheelers, fishing boat or jet skis
3-hole putting green (two putters and golf balls provided)
Large screened in porch with porch swing in the front to enjoy the pines.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

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Nekoosa, WI
  • Place, Lake Sherwood
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Petenwell Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Arrowhead Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

"1st Hole" queen BR

1 Queen Bed

"2nd Hole" queen BR

1 Queen Bed

"18th Hole" Master BR w/ kids' quarters

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

"Front 9" Living Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Full

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master on-suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Middle Level Spare

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI

The Bunker has it all! Comfortable, clean, private, log-sided home surrounded by mature pines with plenty of privacy and parking. Front screened in porch with swinging bench, large indoor game/rec room for rainy/chilly days, fenced in private courtyard with 3-hole putting green, bags area (boards and bags included), fire pit, dining table and grill. Within a few miles of Sand Valley's professionally designed courses...Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, The Sandbox, and upcoming Lido. Nearby Arrowhead club has two public courses; The Lakes and The Pines. One block from Lake Arrowhead for fishing, kayaking, boating, and sand beaches/playground. A short drive to public gun range. Adams County is known for its extensive ATV, snowmobile and biking trails. Great local bars and restaurants nearby. Perfect for large family, multi-family or a bunch of friends. 1 King, 5 queens (2 queen beds and 3 fully convertible queen sofa sleepers), twin over twin bunk bed. Our private, fenced-in courtyard offers a 3-hole putting green, gas grill, fire pit with Adirondack seating, dining table, bags area (boards and bags included). Kitchen is well-equipped with 16 full place settings (or 36 split up settings).

PETS: We allow one dog only for a $100 additional cleaning fee.

Weekly rate discount for full week rental.

Come to Rome and enjoy all The Bunker has to offer! You'll want to return every year!

Have questions or special requests? You can reach us at TheBunkerinthePines@gmail.com. We will try to respond within 24 hours.

INCLUDED:
Free Wifi
All bed linens (ample pillows and throw blankets)
All bath towels (12 sets)
Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, oven)
Fully equipped kitchen (Nesco, crockpot, NutriBullet, hand mixer, cook pots, baking pans)
Washer & Dryer on-site
Gas grill
Keurig single serve coffee maker
** PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS **

NEARBY:
Kwik Trip (sells firewood and groceries/drinks)
Dollar General
Casino
Casual dining
Shopping/Antiquing
Friday farmer's market from 8-2
Horseback riding
Winery
Golf/ mini-golf
Shooting range
Groomed ATV and snowmobile trails
Cross country ski and snow shoe trials
1 hour to Wisconsin Dells
Camelot, Sherwood and Petenwell Lakes all within 10 minutes
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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)
$100 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter agrees to place trash and recycling in proper designated area. If things are not properly sorted, $100 will be deducted from deposit.
Renter agrees to no loud music especially loud bass in vehicles while coming and going.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VELT-BZNLAD
Property # 2272205vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Nekoosa

Located in Nekoosa, this holiday home is on a lake. South Wood County Historical Museum and Alexander House Center for Art and History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Arrowhead Golf Course and Ridges Golf Course & Banquet Facility. Travelling with kids? Consider Central Wisconsin Cultural Center and Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Nekoosa, WI

What's nearby

  • Lake Sherwood - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • beach near Fourteenmile Creek - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Petenwell Lake - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dyracuse Motorcycle Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lake Arrowhead Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camelot on the Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lake Sherwood Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Romano's Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Avacados Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buske’s Bighorn Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI on 10 Oct 2026 start from £535, 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 at The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bunker near Sand Valley and Lake Arrowhead - Rome, WI located?

This family-friendly Nekoosa holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Petenwell Lake and Lake Sherwood. Dyracuse Motorcycle Recreation Area and Lake Arrowhead Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay at the Bunker! Very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thanks for staying and the great review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious, our second year staying here and continues to meet expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great stay!

Great stay for a group looking for a golf getaway, clean, spacious property with a lot of activities available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review and we hope to have you stay and play again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

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

Perfect for golf group

Perfect for golf group. Great location. Basement bar/rec area was a real winner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes K.

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

Golfed at Sand Valley - Perfect spot

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2022
Thanks for the comments and for your stay. Hope to have you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Can't Beat the Bunker for a Family Trip

A great place for a gathering in a calm and cozy neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Thanks for your review of The Bunker. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Great guys weekend

Great place to get away for a few days. House was very clean and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thanks for feedback. Hope to have you stay again in the future. The Bunker Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carin S.

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

Friend Getaway

Property was beautiful and accommodated three families well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2024
Thanks for the review. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Cozy Bunker

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well furnished. Beds were comfortable and the whole family had fun playing in the game room. The setting was very nice as well. Highly recommend for a family adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Thanks for your review and for staying at The Bunker. Glad you were able to have some fun with the family!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Family Getaway

We had a great long weekend with our extended family at The Bunker. Plenty of room, great basement and outdoor space!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Review

Very nice property; good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Thanks Eric.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

przemyslaw g.

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

Nice house

Nice house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Cool Hangout Place

Enjoyed all the games and activities to do around the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Great time!

Your house and yard was really terrific and exceeded all of our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thank you for this review and we appreciate you staying with us. Hope you consider The Bunker again for future visits to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Cousins weekend

We had a great experience at this property! It was stocked with everything we needed and had plenty of space for our group. It was a quick drive to the golf course and lake wich was very convenient!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
Thank you for the review. Glad you enjoyed and hope you consider us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler O.

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

Great Golf Weekend

Great spot to stay with plenty of space inside and around the cabin. 12 guys were able to sleep comfortably. Great golf weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thanks for the review. We appreciate you staying at The Bunker and glad you had a great weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasan X.

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

Family trip

The cabin was exactly like in the picture. We had so much fun playing pool and ping pong. It was great to have a cabin trip with our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Thanks for reviewing our property. Glad to hear your fuzzy friend enjoyed too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb O.

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

Golf and Boating getaway

The property was just as described, close to golf and lakes. We brought our boat spent a couple days on the lake and couple on the links. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Fantastic golf family weekend!

We had a fantastic family weekend staying at the Bunker. This property is ideal for 3 couples. Very nicely appointed / had everything we needed. Jeff and Meg are wonderful hosts. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thanks for the review and we are so glad you enjoyed The Bunker. Hope to have you stay again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt I.

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

Fun place!

We had a wonderful stay at the Bunker over a long weekend. The place was clean and offered many amenities. We enjoyed the ping pong table, pool table, cornhole and the fire pit. Overall, great place for a group of 9 friends to stay. We also rented a pontoon boat on Lake Petenwell that was very close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Thank you for the review. Glad you all enjoyed. Hope to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Quiet place when without road work

Unfortunately during our stay they were workong on the road in front of the property, i think we are cursed with construction while on vacations. The place was roomy for our stay. The house was well stocked and the hosts were very quick to respond to any questions we haf.anyquestions we haf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thanks for your 5 star review and for staying at The Bunker. Hopefully next time the town isn’t working on the roads. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

Perfect Getaway

Just what we were looking for. We brought our Rzrs and atvs. Enjoyed playing all the games in the house and riding on the local trails. Perfect man weekend with my kids
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
Glad you enjoyed your time and accommodations. Thanks for staying with us and for your review of The Bunker.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Golf trip

The property was great for a buddies golf trip. The basement and backyard were great hangs. The house is on the smaller side for a big group, but it never felt cramped. Plenty of beds to sleep, and 3 bathrooms made it easy for everyone to have their space. Very convenient to golf courses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thanks for your review of The Bunker.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Golf trip with my sons

We really enjoyed our visit. We were there to play golf at Sand Valley, its very close to the courses. The amenities in the house were great. Our only issue was with some of the furniture set up. Would have been great to have a more comfortable area to sit and watch a movie or sports.We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Thanks for review and staying at Bunker.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS P.

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

Love The Bunker!

We stayed here during a 3 day golf outing at Arrowhead. The location, and house were perfect for the 10 of us. Plenty of games to play both inside and out. Jeff and Meg were quick to respond to any questions I had prior to our stay. Would love to stay here again if you would have us. Thanks Doug Persch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2022
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed and hope to have you stay again soon.

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Meg LeClaire

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Jeff and Meg have 3 kids and a very friendly Golden Retriever named Zeus. We are Wisco through and through. Meg likes to brag about being born in Green Bay (and asks others don't hold it against Jeff that he was born in Illinois). We have our own lake property just a walk away from The Bunker and have enjoyed it so much we wanted to "share Rome" with everyone. Others loved staying at our lake house so much. We soon found it being so desired, we had to turn people down. It broke our hearts. So, we purchased The Bunker in 2020.

Having something to focus on in 2020 when everything else was shut down was a huge blessing to our entire family, as everyone chipped in on this family project. Our oldest (3-sport athlete) was a demolition beast and hauled all the heavy stuff with Dad. Our middle, the artist, did much of the painting with Mom and helped with the pennies on the bartop. Our youngest...burned a lot of wood and pinecones. Jeff did everything else our local professionals didn't do. As a result, he's built in some quirky things for renters to "find" during their stay.

It's been a labor of love, and we have truly enjoyed blessing others with it.

Why they chose this property

What we learned through 2020's "quarantine" is that we need each other and our surroundings to stay healthy and happy. We want families and friends to relax, laugh and play together - and hopefully make it an annual thing!

Jeff and Meg are quite opposite in who they are and how they like to travel. Jeff likes to be spontaneous and see where the day takes him. He is like a cat that always lands on his feet. His contribution to The Bunker are all the fun rec areas. Meg likes to know where she's going and how to prepare to make her stay as comfortable as possible. So, she paid extra attention to bedding, cozy corners, amenities and "mama safeguards" so those with children can relax a little more.

Outside The Bunker is a community of quiet, friendly folks and beautiful lakes/beaches. Please poke around and explore the local establishments!

What makes this property unique

The Bunker, it's design and purpose...combined with what the Rome area offers...is a true escape. It's nestled in mature pine trees to make you feel like you're in the woods, yet a walk away from the bustle of the lake. Enough modern conveniences to keep you comfortable but not too much where you miss the beauty of the outdoors.

"When in Rome..." Jeff and Meg LeClaire

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