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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10125 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Waupaca, WI

Crystal River12 min walk
Foxfire Golf Club7 min drive
Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall7 min drive
Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully maintained cottage. A lovely place to relax and enjoy an authentic Waupaca cottage experience. We have staye...

Susan M.

Oct 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Blue bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Family bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cumley's Journeys End cottage on McCrossen Lake, Chain ‘O Lakes

We have ONE WEEK OPEN ON JUNE 21-28! Come and play at this 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath cottage on beautiful McCrossen Lake. McCrossen is a 31 acre clear no-wake lake, great for swimming, fishing and relaxing on the water. You have use of two kayaks, 2 paddle boards and a paddle boat and the swimming raft is right off of the dock. Boat rentals are available on the Chain o'Lakes. Or contact us to rent our pontoon &/or Maui Mat
This 1930’s vintage cottage is full of charm. The full screened-in porch is perfect for morning coffee while enjoying the beautiful sunrise or just hanging out. This 1300 sq foot cottage sleeps 8-10 . The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed; the first upstairs bedroom has one queen bed and a set of twin beds; the second upstairs bedroom has 2 queen beds with a half bath (plus washer & dryer). Eat inside the cottage or in the screened porch. Relax on the newly installed dock (May 2024), swim out to the swim dock, or take a nap in the screened porch. A great summer vacation spot.

*NO SMOKING please- inside or out of the cottage
*No pets please!

The cottage is equipped with:
Dishwasher
Microwave
Kitchen refrigerator (no ice maker) and small "beer refrigerator" on porch
Blender
Toaster
Coffee Pot (standard) & coffee filters
Basic kitchen ware (pots, pans, skillets, griddle, slow cooker, cooking utensils, glassware, plates & silverware)
Basic pantry items
Bed linens
Hair dryer
Overhead fans in all bedrooms and floor fans
Window AC in all bedrooms (please restrict use to sleeping only)
Personal Flotation Devices for adults (limited child-sized PFDs)
Outdoor gas Grill
Small charcoal grill
Television with Roku stick
DVD/BluRay player
Stereo
WiFi (password will be provided upon check-in)

We are within walking distance of the Wheelhouse restaurant and Scoopers ice cream and 2-5 miles from cute eateries, shopping, grocery stores and fast food. Boat rentals are available on the Chain of Lakes

$1825 per week (Friday 4:00 pm check-in to Friday 10:00 am check-out)
$2225 for Premium 4th of July week- July 2-9, 2021 (same check-in/out as above)

$500 refundable security/damage deposit (will be refunded within 7 days of vacancy if no damage is incurred)

7 day reservations only "in season" after Memorial Day through Labor Day- rental period is from Fridays @ 4:00- Friday pm @ 10:00 am

3 day (minimum) reservations available during "off-season" from April 15 - Memorial Day and Aug 31- October 31

No rentals after Oct 31 through May 10

Please check calendar for availability- it is updated as soon as a reservation is processed

Questions: email me through gmail - journeysendcottage@...
Please go to our cottage website to see a current calendar and complete a reservation request form:

Property manager

Judi Cumley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

Waupaca

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Chain O' Lakes, a neighbourhood in Waupaca. 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 Crystal River.

Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

Crystal River - 12 min walk
Hartman Creek State Park - 5 min drive
Foxfire Golf Club - 7 min drive
Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 7 min drive
Brainerd Bridge Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Schueller's Great Exspechtations - ‬11 min drive
‪H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cumley's Journeys End cottage on McCrossen Lake, Chain ‘O Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cumley's Journeys End cottage on McCrossen Lake, Chain ‘O Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cumley's Journeys End cottage on McCrossen Lake, Chain ‘O Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cumley's Journeys End cottage on McCrossen Lake, Chain ‘O Lakes located?

Located in Chain O' Lakes, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Crystal River and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hartman Creek State Park. Foxfire Golf Club and Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

12 Apr 2024

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

Lake Retreat

Great place to make family memories on a clear lake. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises, swimming, kayaking, SUP’s, and quality family time relaxing at the lake. Cottage is perfect. We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

9 Oct 2023

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

Simply delightful cottage

Beautifully maintained cottage. A lovely place to relax and enjoy an authentic Waupaca cottage experience. We have stayed in five places in Waupaca over the years and this is our favorite!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

10 June 2023

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

Cumley’s Journey End review

Our stay was fabulous! The cottage’s eclectic decor had hints of Waupaca history along with todays amenities (WiFi and TV apps). It was stocked with everything from all the urinates and cookware you need to floats, kayaks and a paddle boat. It is just a short jaunt to some of our favorites like the wheelhouse for pizza, the red mill for ice cream, downtowns market, antique shops, silvermist greenhouses, etc.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Sept 2022

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

Wedding Week

Judi and Gary are wonderful and we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

13 Sept 2021

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

Grandparents Getaway

I was looking for home close to water, sandy beach area on a no wake lake. Judi was very accommodating with answering my questions and even sending pictures of a few things we inquired about. When checking in Judi was waiting for us and went over everything with us. This is a great house and had everything we needed and wanted. The screened in porch was great to have enjoyed our morning coffee out on the porch. Thanks for a great week.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

4 June 2021

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

Introducing Wisconsin to Grandchildren

Waking up mornings with beautiful placid lake in “front yard,” drinking coffee on big screened-in porch, paddle board and paddle boat rides, sitting on dock visiting with relatives, lots of relaxation!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary k.

27 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful fall weekend in Wisconsin

This cottage was so clean and comfortable! A classic Wisconsin lake cottage with a wonderful porch facing the lake. We enjoyed cruising around the beautiful Waupaca chain of lakes in our pontoon boat. Judi was so helpful and welcoming, this was a seamless rental experience. The grandkids are already asking if we can go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

29 June 2020

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

Journey’s End Cottage

We have coming to Waupaca for many years. McCrossen Lake has been our favorite and Journey’s End was our favorite of three different cottages that we stayed at. Clean, well supplied, great add-ons like the paddle boards and kayaks kept all happy. The porch is one of the best features.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

9 Oct 2019

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

2019 guys fishing weekend

this property is a dream cabin. we all enjoyed ourselves. we will continue to use this cabin due the cleanliness of the place also the owners take terrific care of everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

5 Oct 2018

a very good journey

very clean and bright, the view was breathtaking. A beautiful cabin and all the fixins were great. i highly recommend this property for family get to gethers. We had a terrific time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

18 Sept 2018

Excellent!

This was my first VRBO stay. I chose this particular rental because of the previos reviews. We needed 3 bedrooms and the 1-1/2 bath was a bonus when all 5 adults were getting ready for a wedding. The rental exceeded our expectations, everyone enjoyed their stay! Clean, spacious and beautiful view!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott R., Hortonville, WI

6 Sept 2017

Perfect location

Very clean and comfortable cottage! Porch was a great place to relax. Having a pontoon boat we loved the fact that we were situated in the middle of the chain, it was a short ride wherever you wanted to go. Owner was very responsive, quick to reply to questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

26 Aug 2017

Everything you could want here!

From the minute we got there, we felt at home. It is a well-supplied cottage on a beautiful lake with good fishing right off the dock. There's plenty for everyone to do, including paddle boating, kayaking, swimming, and boating (can rent close by). The kitchen has everything one needs to cook a gourmet meal! It was perfect for our family coming and going all week. We were able to sleep 11 , with the baby in a pack 'n play, with no problem. If the weather is warm, there's even a trundle bed on the porch for sleeping. The screened in porch is the go-to place to look out over the water, have coffee, eat, play games, etc. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

18 July 2017

Has to be repeated!

It was a great trip, a great cabin! The place was spotless, and the rooms and sleeping were plenty. We loved the back porch and the dock. We definitely will be going back (if they'll have us) :) Can't say enough nice things! Thanks, Cumleys, for sharing your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

30 May 2017

Great home on an awesome lake

This home provided us with a great place to stay right on the water. Crystal clear lake to enjoy many activities. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Judi Cumley

We fell in love with this cottage and McCrossen lake in the late summer of 2016 and purchased it in the Fall. We updated the kitchen (new counters, floor, painted cabinets & more), bathroom, freshened it up. We are looking forward to doing more when the weather is warm! We are looking forward to using it with our friends and family and sharing it with others when we aren't using it.