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Bear Lake Nature Escape! Fish, Hike, Relax

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A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by lush green trees and a house in the background.
A calm lake with a dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A grassy area with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a green sofa, brown armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs are visible.
An aerial view of a house surrounded by dense forest, with a large body of water in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sarona, WI
  • Place, Shell Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Butternut Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, The Potter's Shed
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Bunkhouse)

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Rice Lake

Located in Rice Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Butternut Lake and Barron County Park, while The Potter's Shed and Washburn County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Sarona, WI

What's nearby

  • Shell Lake - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Butternut Lake - 20 min drive - 15.1 km
  • The Potter's Shed - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Red Cedar Lake - 22 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Shell Lake Arts Center - 22 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Eau Claire, WI (EAU-Chippewa Valley Regional) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cousin's Hide-A-Way - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪3rd Base Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Heaven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Haugen Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Creamery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lake Nature Escape! Fish, Hike, Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Lake Nature Escape! Fish, Hike, Relax?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Nature Escape! Fish, Hike, Relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Nature Escape! Fish, Hike, Relax?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Nature Escape! Fish, Hike, Relax located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Butternut Lake, Barron County Park and The Potter's Shed. Mitchell Lake and Shell Lake are also within 12 miles (20 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. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was fantastic! Clean, comfortable, right next to boat ramp, lots of amenities at the house. Felt like home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the property! It's wonderful to hear it felt clean, comfortable, and like home, with easy access to the boat ramp and plenty of amenities to enjoy. Thanks for the kind words and the recommendation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place for our big family to vacation! Being right on the lake in a less populated area was so peaceful and relaxing. House was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed and more. Communication for the host was prompt, clear, and helpful. Will definitely consider booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Micah, we’re so glad your family had a peaceful and relaxing time on Bear lake! It's wonderful to hear the house was clean, comfortable, and had everything you needed, and that communication felt easy along the way. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future! Josh
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

Our stay was wonderful. The house and lake were perfect for a relaxing week!The communication was great, and the house had anything we needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great views of the lake. We had a great time ice fishing and celebrating Christmas with family. Will definitely book again this year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was wonderful, very nice! Fishing was great and lake was beautiful. Saw lots of wildlife. Very enjoyable stay and trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lakefront property is wonderful and exceeded our expectations. It’s extremely clean, in a great location, has everything we needed and the property is beautiful. The cabin is stocked with indoor and outdoor games and a few items for fun on the lake. My nephews enjoyed fishing from the pier and had a great time staying in the “boys bunk house” as we called it. The mattresses were all super comfortable-this is the first time I can say that when sleeping away from home! Josh was very attentive and quickly responded to a few questions I had. We’ll definitely return when we’re in the Rice Lake area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Tracy we’re so glad our lakefront property exceeded your expectations! It's wonderful to hear the cabin was spotless, comfortable, and had everything you needed for a fun family stay, from fishing off the pier to game nights in the bunk house. Comments about comfortable mattresses and quick communication mean a lot to us, and we're happy the location lived up to the beauty of the Rice Lake and Birchwood areas. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Vacation

This place was perfect. We had 2 families so the bunk house was a nice plus! The lake is clear. It’s located next to the boat launch but very few boats use it. It was a nice location to load and unload our boats. The yard is nice size and flat to play yard games. Both the home and the bunk house are beautifully decorated. The beds are comfortable with lots of pillows. The host, Josh was very responsive. I had a lot of questions before we arrived and he answered them all timely and thoroughly. The only thing we had to think about on vacation was having fun! It was a perfect destination with gracious hosts.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2026
Shelly, thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a joy having your families at the lake home, and we’re thrilled the bunk house made it easy for everyone to spread out and settle in. Nothing makes us happier than hearing that the only thing on your minds was having fun. You were fantastic guests, and we’d welcome you back to Bear Lake anytime. Josh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was just what we hoped for. Relaxing, quiet, nice walks, beautiful lake, golfing close by, shopping in small town and well stocked with everything! We will be coming back with the family again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is clean, neat and as-described. The owner is friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this place

My family and I love this cabin! Great fishing even from the dock. The cabin and the bunkhouse are very nice, well furnished and beds are comfortable. It rained for the majority of our stay but the well stocked game cabinet kept the entire family entertained. This is truly a hidden gem and we cannot wait to be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Property

My group and I had an amazing time here. The location and property were exactly as described. Host was very responsive both before and after the stay. Beautiful property directly on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful lake cabin getaway!

We lived our stay! The host was responsive and helped us with every step of our stay. The layout was perfect to enjoy our group of four friends, while playing games, having a bonfire and exploring the lake. The sunsets were stunning! Lots of amenities to choose from, we had everything we needed for our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin!

We loved our stay here! Josh is nice and very responsive. The cabin is spacious and clean. Great home away from home. Kids especially loved the bunk house and enjoyed some games. Was also great being able to dock our boat and enjoy the lake. The cabin is exactly as described!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chillin at the Lake

Beautiful property located on a quiet dead-end road with level lakefrontage. Spacious well-equipped home with a roomy separate bunkhouse for overflow guests. Loved cooking on the supplied Blackstone Grill!!! We will be booking for next year for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarona Serenity summer vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sarona Serenity and will be back again next year...already working on dates! The house was perfect for our size and the amenities were great. We loved that it was off the beaten path a little bit and offer peacefulness and tranquility. From our lake view, we could see bald eagles daily fishing for their dinner and it was so cool just to watch those majestic birds.The owner was extremely helpful and always available if we had a question.Highly recommend to anyone looking for an up-north vacation place!Thank youPatricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we had another great week at Bear Lake. The house and bunk house are ideal for our family and we love how well stocked the kitchen is and the availability of the Blackstone. The house was clean and Josh is easy to work with and very responsive. The convivence of the boat landing next door is great and it gets very little use so its not an issue for noise or congestion. The pier is newer and well maintained. It easily handled our 21' ski boat. I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for some fun and relaxing time at Bear Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Bear Lake Vactation

My family and I had a great stay at Sarona Serenity. The property was as described and the view was amazing. We have been coming to Bear Lake for over 20 years but have never stayed at this end of the lake. Sunsets were beautiful and access to the sandbar and the main recreation area were easy to get to. The depth and the dock was at least 4' and we easily fit two boats at the dock, a 21' ski boat and 15' fishing boat. The kitchen was well stocked and having the Blackstone grill available was a nice surprise. The kids enjoyed having their own space in the bunkhouse. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend family trip

We booked this location to celebrate family birthdays. The pictures are super accurate of the house. The bunk house was a separate place attached to the garage. It was unbelievably spacious and perfect for kids to have their own space while only being 5 steps away. The main house was very comfortable with lots of sitting areas and new beds. Kitchen was fully stocked and the outdoor area was great: bonfire area with seats. Patio furniture. 2 nice docks to tie your boat up to. The launch is literally right next door. Very convenient but not very busy. Josh was super helpful in preparing us for the arrival and was very responsive to texts. I talked with him for 10 minutes the day before check in. I knew then we found a great place with an owner who thought about every aspect renters would want/need. We loved our stay and would definitely consider returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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