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Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
King Bed Upper Level

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oshkosh, WI
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oshkosh Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Titan Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace

Summary:

●Downtown: 2 minutes. Appleton: 25 minutes Green Bay: 55 minutes. EAA Grounds: 8 minutes

●Flexible self check-in/out

●Updated remodeled House

●Beautiful Remodeled Bathroom

●Yard with gas grill

●2 driveways with plenty of parking space

●Safe residential neighborhood

●Brand new super comfortable beds



The Space:

You will absolutely love this house. Here's why...

●Centrally located and close to EVERYTHING

●Fishing pier and kayak launch just down the block

●High speed WIFI

●Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances

●Amazing decor will make you feel like you've walked into Pottery Barn

●1st floor office

●Washer and dryer available and free to use



Guest Access:

You'll have access to the entire house. The garage is NOT accessible unless you are staying longer than 1 month.



The Neighborhood:

Just across the bridge from downtown, we're on a SUPER quiet street near the water with almost zero traffic. 1 block off the river, there's a fishing pier and kayak launch just down the street!



Getting Around:

Uber and Lyft are always available, and the city is easy to navigate by car.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 2789180vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Oshkosh

Oshkosh is home to this holiday home. EAA Aviation Museum and Grand Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fox River Brewing Company and Oshkosh Community YMCA Tennis Center. Hughes Home Maid Chocolates and Pollock Community Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Oshkosh, WI

What's nearby

  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oshkosh Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grand Opera House - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Menominee Nation Arena - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Titan Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeff's On Rugby - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Polito's Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The 1890 Pub & Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mad Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mama's Noodle Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Retreat with BBQ & Workspace located?

Situated in Oshkosh, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh Convention Center and Grand Opera House. Menominee Nation Arena and Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely remodeled house. Lots of construction surrounding the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2025
Thanks for staying with us! Sorry about the road construction, hopefully it will be done soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

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

Packers game weekend with my grandson

Very comfortable and clean , nice quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Clean and Cozy

The house is exactly as pictured. Everything was very clean! Comfortable stay. The bedrooms are up stairs and the steps are steep but manageable if steady on your feet. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Better then expected

quiet area, closer to the water then we thought. alot of walking paths and huge grass areas across the street if you are traveling with pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us! We hope to have you back again when you return to the area 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wahneta D.

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

Clean and Spacious

Property had all the little touches we needed for our stay from linens and throw blankets to mini packets of olive oil for cooking. Loved the box fans in the bedrooms as I forgot my usual traveling sound machine for sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The WiFi didn’t work most of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2025
Hi Chad! We’re sorry to hear the WiFi wasn’t working for you. My guess is that someone in your group accidentally unplugged the router to charge a phone or other device. I happens all the time. I do wish you would have reached out to us while you were staying there. We even sent a text on your second day to ask how everything is going and if you needed anything from us, but didn’t hear back. We do that so that we can fix any little things or answer any questions you have. We hope to see you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for anything that brings one to Oshkosh. The availability of the support staff to answer questions was excellent. Also, many small details were covered like soap and shampoo provided, extra trash bags, ample dishes etc. Quiet neighborhood. A very cozy house. I had a bit of trouble getting audio to work on the TV. A TV in the guest room, large mirror in office, and a footstool in the family room would be great additions. Also, we blew a fuse a few times. Overall, I loved it and will probably stay at this exact property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Thank you, we're thrilled to hear you had a good experience. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake E.

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

Green Bay Packers

We came into town for the Green Bay game and we usually get a hotel in Appleton but this was last minute and we wanted something a little bigger. The location was great and if you are in Osh Kosh check out Nigl’s around the corner. This place was full of Green Bay fans and had great prices. Also the location is close to downtown and all kinds of food and entertainment. I will definitely stay again in the future. 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Oshkosh over Christmas holiday

We stayed at the Oshkosh house for four nights just after Christmas. We were in town to visit family and the house was a great fit for us. It was our second stay with Powerhouse Properties (the first was at a house in Appleton last summer) and they make check in and communication very easy. We had a couple of questions for the host, Mark, and he responded quickly both times. We will definitely look to book with Powerhouse properties again next time we are in the area. Highly recommend them.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ashley W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I guess overall we had a roof over our heads but we were not impressed. We paid for 2 hours early check in and we only got an hour. The house was dirty. Bugs and mice traps everywhere. The bathroom sink was clogged so we brushed our teeth in the kitchen sink. The house had an odor. I spilled a little bit of water on the kitchen floor and when I wiped it up the paper towel was black with dirt. We weren’t comfortable not wearing our shoes. One evening when we got back a man came to the front door saying he wanted to look around at the house because he was interested in renting it. It was just one thing after another and I’m glad we are back home. This is the first time in my life I’ve ever given a bad review. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt but this place is not acceptable and the pictures online are not what it looks like.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Hi Ashley! We’re so sorry to hear about your experience. We definitely pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding our guests expectations, and we do wish you would have brought these things to our attention during your stay. We do send out messaging on the day of your check-in and the day after asking if everything is great and to let us know if there’s anything you need from us, but I see we had zero correspondence back from you before/during or after your stay. If you would have texted us back, we absolutely could have resolved the error on check-in time and got you in sooner. All of our properties are cleaned by professional cleaning companies and then inspected again by one of our team members, and nothing was flagged during either of these processes. Slow sinks definitely happen and we would have loved to fix that right away for you had we known it was an issue. As for the guy showing up at the house, we have no Idea about that (and we never give out the address without a reservation). We hope you’ll give us a chance to host you in the future, as you’ll see from our past reviews at this property and the other properties we manage, that this is outside the norm for our crew. We wish you the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Mark Biesack

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