Welcome to The Goat House!
5 bedroom, 3 bath house on the water! 3 private acres on the Oconto River with our 5 goats, Petunia, Bambi, Kiwi, Lilo & Stitch! 2 kayaks and 2 SUPs included in your stay. Private floating dock on the river and oversized stargazing net. Wood fire pit with comfy Adirondack chairs and tons of outdoor seating with the patio area and propane fire pit / deck seating.
2 miles off the freeway, 1 mile to restaurants, 30 minutes to Packers Stadium, 3 miles from Breakwater
I am just a text or call away for any recommendations, questions or issues that may arise during your stay :)
Oconto is a family friendly small town "Up North" almost completely surrounded by water. We have the Oconto River flowing through the town into Lake Michigan.
A key code will be provided for self check in to the property.
Welcome to The Goat House, a one-of-a-kind waterfront retreat perfect for families or groups looking for space, comfort, and unforgettable experiences. With 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and 2 king bedrooms, this home offers plenty of room for everyone to spread out.
** Hottub is open year round including all winter months! **
Step outside and enjoy all the new additions that make this property truly special. The brand-new floating deck extends right over the river, featuring Adirondack seating and a floating dock for launching kayaks and stand up paddle boards. It’s the perfect place to relax with a drink, cast a fishing line, or watch the sun set over the water.
Families will love the new play set in the yard and the open green space for games and gatherings.
At night, unwind under the stars on the stargazing net for a completely unique experience. With minimal light pollution, this spot offers an incredible view of the night sky — a magical way to end the evening.
Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub, lounging by the river, or spending time by the fire, The Goat House delivers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure on the water.
Living Space
Our home is great for large families, couples looking for a quiet getaway and everything in between. The house spans across 3 floors including a living room off the kitchen on the main floor and an additional living room in the fully finished basement. The living room, dining area and kitchen bar seating are all tastefully designed to provide ample seating. Indulge in personalized entertainment in every room. Each bedroom and the living room boast a Roku Smart TV, ensuring you won't miss a moment of your favorite shows while on vacation.
Outdoors
This back yard oasis offers a relaxing getaway right on the most peaceful section of the Oconto River. Take a dip in the hottub with views of all the 3 acre property has to offer including roaming goats and the peaceful view of the river. Take a stroll down to the river and swing in the hammock or fish right off the private dock. Whether down by the river or enjoying our grill / fire pit area, you will have great views of the roaming goats feeding in the marsh. Gather around the fire pit as the sun sets. Enjoy kayaks and stand up paddle boards including in your stay! We are located right next to the county airport and even have small planes fly right over our house a couple times a day!
Game room
Enjoy our ping pong table, dart board and bag toss games in the garage game room!
Kitchen
The kitchen hosts modern stainless-steel appliances, a KitchenAid mixer and extensive bar seating to host your entire group. This culinary haven is fully stocked, offering everything needed to create gourmet meals. Bar seating for 6, dining table with additional seating for 4.
Bedrooms
Slip away after a day of fun into one of our 5 bedrooms! 1 king bedroom is on the main floor along with a full bathroom.
Sleeping Arrangements –
Bedroom #1 (main floor) - King bed w/ 2 nightstands and lamps, large closet and TV.
Bedroom #2 (upstairs) - King bed w/ 2 nightstands and lamps, oversized walk in closet and TV.
Bedroom #3 (upstairs) – Twin bunk beds with trundle and additional twin bed, nightstand and lamp, built in closet shelves (4 twin beds in this room).
Bedroom #4 (downstairs) - Queen bed w/ 2 nightstands and lamps, closet shelf and TV.
Bedroom #5 (downstairs) - Queen bed w/ 2 nightstands and lamps, closet shelf and TV.
Downstairs Living Room – Queen pull out couch and desk area. Extra room for the queen floor mattress.
Main Floor Living Room - Sectional couch that could sleep an additional person if needed.
3 Full Bathrooms - 1 bathroom located on each floor of the house.
Baby and children friendly home! We have kids of our own and know how hard it is to travel when they're younger so we have done the best we could to have everything here for you. Pack and play, high chair, baby bath, baby monitor, plastic plates and cups, cups with lids/straws. Baby gates on each staircase.
Our location is great for floats down the river, packer games, fishing tournaments, little league baseball tournaments, 26 places to visit on the national historic registry and much more!
Bucky's Limousine Service is available for transportation to events in Green Bay, Marinette, and surrounding areas. Great option for Packers Games!!
Oconto Water Fun Rentals provides fishing and pontoon boat rentals right in town for use on the river or out on the bay.
- 1 mile to restaurants
- 1 mile to baseball fields
- 4 miles to Oconto Breakwater
- 30 mins to Lambeau Field
- 1 Hour to Door County
Please note, we require a signed contract and identification on file before the booking is finalized to meet local licensing requirements.
The best way to get around Oconto is by car or walking once in the city limits. It's about 2 miles to the grocery store and about 2 miles to the downtown area with bars / restaurants, boutique clothing store, candy store and an awesome coffee shop/home decor store called The Shop On Main.
Boat parking is available on-site at the property. If you need additional space or prefer a slip closer to the bay, paid boat slip parking is available nearby at Sohrs Shores for $20 per day, located close to the mouth of the bay. This is a great option to skip morning boat launch traffic and head straight out to fish.
At this time, we are not accepting reservations from local guests. Please reach out for approval if requesting to book as a local guest with the reason for your visit.
Pets – Fee is $75 per pet. Please reach out if bringing more than 1 pet. 2 pet maximum. No cats.
This is a pet friendly rental, despite the efforts of the cleaners, we can not guarantee no remnants of dog hair will be found in the property.
Please note, we require a signed contract and identification on file before the booking is finalized to meet local licensing requirements.
We have security cameras at the entrance of the property as well as in the goat pen for the safety of our guests, goats and our property. The cameras are triggered by motion detection and record video and sound.
For VRBO - credit card processing fees are non-refundable.
