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Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops

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Historic Hyatt House with beautiful wrap around porch
3rd bedroom: daybed with pull out mattress and beautiful views
Room
amazing screen porch
This is where you will want to spend all of your time! screen porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Waupaca, WI
  • Crystal River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hartman Creek State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops

Book a trip to remember at the Historical Hyatt House in the charming historical village of Rural Waupaca.
Location is everything! Steps away from the beautiful Crystal River to start your adventure of floating, tubing or kayaking. Only 3 miles away from Hartman's Creek State park for swimming, hiking and biking. Or if you'd rather, just minutes away from the Beautiful 22 spring fed lakes famously known as the Chain o' Lakes. Great restaurants and shops! Take a paddle boat tour, rent a boat or bring your own! We have plenty of room for trailer parking.
Truly a gem for your next get-away. Crystal River views galore with the added bonus of the relaxing sounds of the waterfall from any room! Your own private frontage right across the street.
Cozy 3 bedroom 2 bathroom restored home complete with master spa bathroom and reclaimed wood floor from the 1850's!
Enjoy the river sounds from the sprawling back yard with a fire pit great for star gazing. Have a cup of coffee and watch the river go by from the rocking chairs on the front porch, and make family memories from the amazing screened porch.
As soon as you arrive you will know why the original settlers chose this location to start a village back in the 1850's. Stroll the quiet streets to admire the other historical buildings, or bike for miles on the Rustic Roads.
Kayaks available for rent.
7 day rental Friday to Friday.
As a Waupaca native, we love this location and everything Waupaca has to offer. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. We'd love to help plan your next get-away!

Property manager

Caitlin Meighan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There is not a fenced yard so please bring a leash
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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

About the area

Waupaca

Located in Waupaca, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Foxfire Golf Club and Central Waters Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartman Creek State Park and Pickerel Lake State Natural Area.
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Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hartman Creek State Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Peoples Park - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Long Lake - 19 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops?

As of 26 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops on 27 Jun, 2025 start from S$520.37, 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.

What time is check-in at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historical House close to the Chain O Lakes, Crystal River, hiking & shops located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Crystal River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hartman Creek State Park. Foxfire Golf Club and South Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

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

Fun & Unique Stay

This was a really fun, historic location. Communication with the host was excellent. I accidentally locked myself out of the house and they came to our rescue immediately. I also need to mention the number of towels! Haha We have traveled extensively and have never had so many towels avaliable. Sounds like a small thing, but it was really nice to have so many. The nearby water was beautiful and the neighborhood is very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the screened in porch!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great location

Location was great with lots to do. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, we had a great time and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Aurora

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

Nice home in rural quiet setting

Our family enjoyed staying in this lovely old home. Very comfortable and great location for getting to all the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Loved it!

Only stayed one night but we all wished we had more time to enjoy tubing and kayaking on the river. Great location with public access to the river only steps away from the house but far enough too that we still had privacy. Loved the screened in porch and sound of the small waterfall that was just across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Hyatt House

We had a wonderful time in this charming home across from the Crystal River. We were 4 adults and 4 children, and we were very comfortable. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Family stay in Waupaca

We enjoyed our stay in the Waupaca area in the historic district of Rural. It is a nice quiet neighborhood in which you can enjoy privacy. Thank you for hosting us, it was a great setting!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Vacation

Great fun, very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Trish R.

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

Quaint home

The property and neighborhood was gorgeous. Communication was very easy with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Great spot in a quiet neighborhood

We had a nice time at this lovely quiet property. The big screened in patio was a great spot to gather at the end of the day and play games or share meals. Close to the chain o lakes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

KArl K.

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

Great Time

Cool house on a cool river
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Family vacation

It’s a very nice house plenty of room for a family of seven. A nice two car garage which you can use close to the chain of lakes plenty a room in the backyard for games and a nice fire pit and all the restaurants that we ate at had good food.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Great place for a relaxing getaway!

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is beautifully decorated and it is in the most charming area for a relaxing getaway. We especially loved the front porch and the screen porch. My boys spent most of their time exploring the river across the street. We also enjoyed kayaking the Crystal River. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H., Phoenix, Arizona USA

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

Good Place

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. Quant, small historic village. House is on creek. Nicely remodeled. Big screened porch for sitting and eating. Great backyard with big grill and firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Rural house Waupaca

Lovely property, beautifully decorated - very inviting. We really enjoyed the screened in porch and fireplace on cool nights. Loved the Spa shower and jetted bath - very relaxing. The location is perfect for kayaking - we enjoyed kayaking the upper chain and then 1 mile of the Crystal river ending right at the Hyatt House. Nice neighborhood for walking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christine F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Absolutely darling cottage in historic Rural. Everything was beautiful. We enjoyed morning coffee, dinner, drinks and lots of laughs on the screened in porch. Spent some time down at the river and lots of walks around the quiet neighborhood. The perfect nest for our reunion of 6.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linette H.

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

Quiet and Nice Home

Enjoyed our stay. Nice home in a very quiet neighborhood. Really loved the large porch and its furnishings. Enjoyed our walks along the Crystal River. Close to Waupaca and King with numerous shops and restaurants. Basic kitchen items. We enjoy cooking and there could have been more things in that regard, but we made it work. The owner was kind and quick to respond. It was a pleasant vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Rural Stay

This is a historic home and at first glance it needed exterior paint which caused concern. However, once we went inside the house was clean and full of charm. The immediate reaction went away quickly and we had a great stay. No problem recommending this home to others and the property owners were very attentive to a couple of requests that came up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz Z.

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

Labor Day Weekend Kayak

We had a fantastic weekend vacation filled with kayaking, swimming, fires, good food and friends. We had two families- 8 people and the size of house was just right! Such a cute home and all the hometowns smells were awesome. The river in the front yard was so relaxing and quaint…. We felt blessed to be there and had a wonderful time. Shadow Lake swimming area was perfect for our boys who loved the high dive and the parents who needed cooling on the 100 degree Sunday we were there. The Red Mill home store and ice cream shop was so cool! Clearwater harbor was a yummy restaurant that welcomed dogs and had outdoor seating. Their blueberry mojitos was fantastic! I rate this family/friend vacation a 5 and would recommend this cute historic area to any wanderlust vacationers like us…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tania d., Evergreen, CO

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

Wishing we could spend the whole summer at The Hyatt House!

FANTASTIC location! Home is directly across from the portage point for Crystal River and includes an expansive river front for recreation and relaxation. The historic home has been very tastefully redecorated to feel modern and comfortable. There is a screen porch where one can relax and was especially cozy during an afternoon rain storm. The afternoon rain shower provided us the opportunity to indulge in reading some of the area's history from the books that are provided in the home and also explore some of the darling shops in King (across from Comma Cafe). We rented the four kayaks and trailer that are available with the home, parked at the public lot across from The Casino and paddled the lower chain ending with a float down the breathtaking Crystal River and ending right to the house! It was a great family outing. If you enjoy single track, our boys biked nearby Hartmann Creek trails (there are three - beginner, intermediate and advanced). Home is only minutes from The Chain o' Lakes. We rented a pontoon from Outdoor Outfitters and enjoyed casual cruising through the beautiful lakes. Enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie A., Minneapolis, MN, USA

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

The Perfect Quiet Getaway

I booked this for my brothers and parents and I to get some family time for a week. We LOVED this place! Phone signal was nearly non-existent, so it was good we had the instructions saved offline to unlock the door. Once we got on the wifi, the signal was strong. First of all, the place smells incredible! They really paid attention to that, between room aroma, the fresh, soft linens, and the soaps. The design is right out of Better Homes and Gardens - just clean, bright and simple, but no shortage on supplies. Everything we needed for coffee and cooking was available, including a nice big propane grill and hot dog sticks for the firepit. We spent all of our time either in front of the fireplace (at night) or out on the screened-in porch (during the day). The atmosphere was PERFECT. The little neighborhood of retirement/vacation homes was quiet and serene - though this was right after Labor Day when school started. I couldn't get enough of walking around it, admiring the historic houses, gardens, and quaint little creek ("river") that ran through the back yards. We even rented kayaks from the host - I wish we'd done more of that, because the one day we went (we put in just across the street), we had a blast. The host was consistently available for questions and recommendations, which were exactly what we'd hoped for. We even took the boat tour of the Chain of Lakes, which had a lot of cool info and gorgeous views. We're already talking about our next return. Will definitely stay here again! Many thanks to our host!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Peaceful Getaway: We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable. Great master shower. Bad phone/inter.!

We loved the location & enjoyed taking walks with our dog in the peaceful neighborhood. The house was comfortable & well stocked with cookware. We had hoped there would have been a better supply of some kitchen items like coffee, spices, condiments, etc. & a hair dryer, shampoo, & body wash. We appreciated the gift basket and really enjoyed the two free tickets for the Waupaca Chief lake cruise. The pictures online were a little misleading as it made it look like you had access to the river from the backyard. In reality, you had access across the street & that was not clearly defined. This place had horrible internet & phone service. The only place we could make a successful phone call was from the master bedroom and we didn't discover that until the next to the last day there. Because of the bad phone & internet service, we didn't receive our entry instructions to the house until we had gone out for supper. At the restaurant, we finally received the code for the combination lock on the front door. Luckily, someone had left a side door open, and we were able to bring our things in. In spite of some problems, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the home. We were able to relax well there & it was relatively close to lots of good eating places. I would recommend this place to others. Just realize the phone & internet service is really bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

moryvo1

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location awesome

Great location close to all our favorite places; wish it had been cleaner. Very cute and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

great stay!

we had a lovely time. The house is so charming and hospitable. We enjoyed our time there. The location is beautiful and very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H., Phoenix, Arizona USA

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

Excellent place to stay in historic area

Rented for family reunion. Very clean, recently renovated. Nice touches everywhere. Enjoyed spacious screened porch for dining and grill for food preparation and fire ring for after dinner s’mores with kids. Would highly recommend and plan to stay again in future
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caitlin Meighan

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We are Waupaca Natives that love the area and the memories that are made here! We love sharing all of the special secrets Waupaca has to offer.

Why they chose this property

The Hyatt House offers a unique stay in a beautiful area of Wisconsin. The historical village of Rural is just the starting point! So close to the Crystal River runs, the Chain of Lakes, shops and restaurants.

Languages:

English

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