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The Pawfect Retreat: Your Pup Stays Free! Peaceful Cabin on the WI River

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

The Pawfect Retreat: Your Pup Stays Free! Peaceful Cabin on the WI River

Sandstone Rustic Retreat is less than 2 miles from downtown Wisconsin Dells. This secluded 6 acre property is nestled on the quiet backwaters of the Wisconsin River. Featuring a 150 ft of spectacular waterfront, 80 ft of dock, and 225 ft of raised walkway through the fern and moss filled sandstone canyon. Our newly remodeled 1 bd cabin is ready for you to reconnect, relax and make lasting memories.

Our property is comprised of 6ac of land on the Wisconsin River...we have a cornfield to the North, a seasonal cabin to our South the river to the East and a road and natural area to the West. We are 1.8mi from downtown Wisconsin Dells. Our property has 4 cabins, perfect for couples and friends to come to the same place and have their own accommodations, a Gathering House (Converted Tavern) social area, that is set up as an intimate and cozy atmosphere (think speakeasy), a 24x24 covered deck and 24x10 patio area. Follow the trail down the hill towards the river and you'll find 225ft of raised walkway through a natural Sandstone canyon that arrives at our private 80ft dock on the riverfront. You'll find excellent walleye, muskie and sturgeon fishing as well as carp and catfish sheep's head and a bounty of other stuff to catch along with scenery that will make you fall in love...
The views from the dock are the crown jewel of the property.

We offer a charcoal grilling station for each cabin and a central grilling location by the Gathering House. We have a fire pit in the space beyond the covered deck and plenty of wood to burn on site.

Our goal is to host couples, small groups of friends, family or coworkers and provide a space to disconnect from technology, connect with each other, share some unique experiences and make amazing memories you and your loved one/s, you're closest friends or coworkers will look back on for years to come. Maybe Sandstone Rustic Retreat becomes your new getaway tradition!

Message us for group rates and special promotions. We can help you curate some amazing experiences!

We also offer:
Private Bartender (beats an Uber and rambunctious crowds and high priced drinks downtown...and definitely better than a OWI/DUI on the way home)
Private Catering (We have relationships with several catering companies in the area and they will do a meal, a reception or even a private dinner)

Ski-Boat Rental (with Captain...We have 1st hand knowledge of the river, keep you safe and make sure you have fun on the water without an unpleasant donation to the areas finest...the Wisconsin DNR

Glamping Domes (4)
Kayak Rental (4)

Coming soon:
Pontoon Rental
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Wisconsin Dells

Located in Wisconsin Dells, this cabin is near theme parks and near a water park. Some of the area's popular attractions include Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and Noah's Ark Waterpark. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Chula Vista Waterparks are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Wisconsin Dells, WI

What's nearby

  • Rocky Arbor State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Riverside and Great Northern Railway - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Chula Vista Waterparks - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Dells Station - 5 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

epic a.

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

Cute little place

Great location, grounds, staff and tiny cabin. Cant wait to go back and try the domes in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan and Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Sandstone Rustic Retreat was wonderful. Both Cale and Tanya were extremely accommodating and welcoming. From having a welcome basket for our pup in our room, an amazing coffee/ hot cocoa bar, and chatting with us in the warm and cozy Gathering House. Cale and Tanya do an amazing job at setting themselves apart from other rentals and hotels we have stayed at. It is a little haven nestled in the beautiful pines we would highly recommend this location for anyone looking for a warm, welcoming, and cozy stay in the dells!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great place for a short stay

We enjoyed our stay a lot. Cale and Tanya were great. The cabins were clean and nice. They have a great eye for decorating. We especially enjoyed the gathering place. We highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great Experience

The cabin was clean, cozy and comfortable. It was in a natural area with beautiful views. Close to shopping and restaurants. A great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind words Linda and thanks for being a great guest. We hope to welcome you back again for a future stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Billee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I and my husband including our two pets, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Sandstone Retreat resort offers a truly exceptional experience. The cabins, domes, landscaping, and illuminated lighted pathways are all exceptionally well-maintained. The hosts were both very accommodating.friendly! We we definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Amazing

This is our new favorite spot. It was nice and quiet, away from the crowds but close enough to everything you might need. We were happy to be able to bring the dog. It was really clean and inviting and we look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

Girls night

I took my daughter and grand daughter to the dells to see Aquavia Lumina. The cabin is very cute and exceptionally clean. We all had an awesome time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

Best Hosts EVER!!!

Tanya and Cale where amazing. When we first got there they were ready to answer any questions i had. The property was beautiful and they literally had everything you could think of to make your stay complete. Anytime they seen us they made sure we were alright and made sure we taken care of. I will highly recommend to all my friends and family to visit their lovely property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

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

Awesome Stsy!

We had such a great stay. The cabin was lovely and the property is on the Wisconsin River. I dove right off the dock to swim in the river with my dog! It’s minutes from the Dells and about 15 minutes from Devil’s Lake. But best of all we loved the hosts Cale and Tanya (and their pidgin!). 5/5 stars hands down!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Disconnect-Reconnect

You immediately feel comfortable with the friendly service and the generous hospitality from a nice welcome to the extra touches like a make-up towel, and dog treats with a folded towel on the table for your furry kids. The cabins are so cozy and rustic feeling and very well maintained and clean. If you want to disconnect from your busy life and reconnect I highly recommend staying here! It’s literally a few miles from town but off the beaten path to a beautiful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Lori. We are so happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and that the cabin worked out for you. We look forward to hosting you again!
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