Secluded Lake Retreat

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Entire home

60 yards from the house to the beach. Very gradual decline.

Lower deck to enjoy the day at the beach

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Hatfield, WI

Lake Arbutus5 min drive
Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls14 min drive
Wazee Lake Recreation Area29 min drive
Marshfield, WI (MFI-Marshfield Municipal)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Downstairs Rm 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft Area

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs Rm 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Rm 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Our house is located on 11 acres of wooded land with a large sandy beach. Perfect getaway for your family! Fish, swim, kayak, or go for a canoe ride. The property is right off of ATV and snowmobile trails. Ride from the house to the trails. Explore local county parks as well. This house is the perfect year round getaway!

Property manager

Kristi Scharl

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

Merrillan

Located in Merrillan, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 1897 Clark County Jail Museum and Reed School are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Arbutus and Jackson County Forestry & Parks. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.

Hatfield, WI

What's nearby

Lake Arbutus - 5 min drive
Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area - 13 min drive
Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls - 14 min drive
Jackson Correctional Institution - 19 min drive
Wazee Lake Recreation Area - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mug - ‬3 min drive
‪Northwoods Resort - ‬4 min drive
‪Lake Arbutus Sports Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪Stones Throw Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Castle Hill Supper Club - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Arbutus and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area and Levis Mound Trailhead. Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls and Jackson County Forestry & Parks are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo L.

13 June 2024

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

Excellent location!

The house war great! we loved that we didn't have to look for more activities, we had plenty of thing's to-do in the house, we loved the big table, we played board games, we made pit fires, we loved walking at night to the lake and watch the stars, the privacy of the property was a big plus, very well equipped, we had everything we needed in the kitchen because we cooked a lot! we would love to go back!! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

1 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Property

The property is located in the woods, just off the UTV/ATV trails which is why we were vacationing in Wisconsin. Even though the trails are close, it is secluded, and you aren't bothered by others. You may hear a train or two, but that didn't happen often. The owners let you have use of the pole barn so your trailers and vehicles are inside while you are out trail riding. This is a huge plus for us! On a morning walk you will see deer and other wildlife. Book this vacation home, you won't be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan W.

10 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

The place was perfect. Was a great place to stay. The location was secluded and quiet and the beach was so nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

31 Aug 2023

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

Get together

The Seclude Lake Retreat was exactly that which we loved. So nice not to have another cabin on either side of you. Beautiful sandy beach area and lots of water toys for using. The house is spacious with everything you could possibly need. Our dogs loved the spacious yard for running. Hope to return next year

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

29 Aug 2023

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

We enjoyed our stay

Scenic and spacious home! Would definitely recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinn H.

29 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Location

The location of this house was amazing. The beach was perfect all day long. Even at 100 degrees out it was evenly shaded and relaxing. The house was the cleanest house I've ever stayed in. Thank you for sharing your wonderful house with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

4 July 2023

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

Wonderful lake house with all the amenities.

I can’t say enough two wonderful things about this Lake House. The owners are wonderful to work with and the property is clean and a great spot to spend some time with family and have a lot of fun on the lake. We will definitely look to rent this lake house again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

30 June 2023

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

Summer 2023

Our group had a wide variety of ages and we all had an excellent time. The home is spacious, clean and had lots of extras. We loved all of the lake toys and fire pits. We would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

19 June 2023

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

Great place to stay

We loved it here, so many activities and great house set up

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

11 June 2023

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

Summer Family Vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation consisting of 6 adults and 4 kids (all under the age of 3). The house was set-up with bedrooms at each end of the house which helped with naps and bedtime. We had plenty of room in this we’ll-kept house with the open space between the family room and kitchen, plus a nice screened in porch to the woods. The furniture was comfortable and the kitchen had all the useful utensils needed. The house had a lot of games and puzzles for all ages, plus a pole bldg offering other games and a place for little kids to ride bikes. The house is in a secluded wooded area with a lot of privacy. Each day we enjoyed the Sandy beach area with the kids. Having nice chairs on the deck near the water was great. Also available to us were 2 kayaks, a paddle boat, sand toys, and more. One day we drove our boat across the lake to a playground and beach area to play. We enjoyed the fire pit area as well. The lake is beautiful and great for water sports but not the best fishing lake. We had a great time and would like to return again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brie S.

21 May 2023

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

Great UTV Getaway

Wonderful, open concept layout great for a big group. Very close to UTV trails and beautiful lake.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

22 Nov 2022

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

Large Family Cabin for All Seasons

This cabin was spacious for our large family gathering. We celebrated birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The kitchen had everything we needed for making big meals. This cabin would be a special place to stay in spring, a spectacular summer vacation spot, a fantastic fall getaway, and a wonderful winter weekend head quarters for enjoying all the activities Hatfield/ Black River Falls/ Jackson and Clark county have to offer. Our family would love to come again in any season.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

9 Oct 2022

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

Relaxing after our wedding

We had such a wonderful time relaxing and taking in all the sights. The veiw from the beach with all the 🌿 changing was magical. Our dogs loved the trails and beach. The house was very clean and cozy. We definitely want to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

6 Oct 2022

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

Everything was Perfect

We stayed Thurs-Sun., and had a wonderful stay. We celebrated an 80th birthday while we were there. The gathering areas are large and fit our group perfectly. The property was absolutely perfect. It was well-equipped with everything we needed, and the owners were helpful with any questions I had. The property itself was beautiful. We enjoyed the lake and fire pit. The location was convenient. Close to UTV Trails, a Casino, restaurants, and anything that you would need. I would highly recommend, and hope to come back sometime soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

28 Sept 2022

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

Absolutely Loved This Place!

This property is absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed our stay. The location is great, quite, and beautiful. Kristi answered any questions we had, very nice to work with!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

12 Sept 2022

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

Great Experience

Pictures do not do justice as to how awesome this place is. Plenty of room for all with an open architecture that allows mingling very easy. Amenities were plentiful. We actually booked next years stay already.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zack L.

28 Aug 2022

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

Excellent location

Our family enjoyed the beach and all the water toys available for use. The house was very nice and plenty of room. The pole shed was nice to store extra items and a place to hide from the rain.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

19 Aug 2022

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

Family Lake Trip

The property had everything you needed to enjoy your trip! The hosts were easy to work with and provided good instructions.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra R.

15 Aug 2022

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

Great Stay

Property was a perfect size for our family of 8 adults and 5 children (<7 yrs old). Plenty of water toys and indoor games to stay busy for 3 days. We would go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne W.

7 July 2022

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

Great Family Week!

The pictures do not do this place justice! The house is huge and the open kitchen/living area was terrific for all of us to be together. The lake is wonderful and all the amenities were appreciated. It was so relaxing! We even got to watch fireworks several nights over the holiday. My only negative with the rental was the water--and that wasn't their fault! We totally understand the town water situation. We had a case of water so it wasn't a big deal. Only meal we ate out was a "supper club".... Don't do it. Other than that, this place was a ten out of ten!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

2 July 2022

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

Great time with lots of amenities

A great time on the lake. Lots of stuff for our boys and family to experience. It was our first VRBO rental and really happy about it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

20 June 2022

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Great time!

We didn't have the best weather but the kids played in the pole barn when raining so worked out well. Really enjoyed swimming off the dock!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

18 June 2022

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

Wonderful property

We rented this place to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. We all had a great time and had plenty of things to do!! The property was clean and well stocked which made the stay much more comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

7 Jan 2022

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

Christmas

We had an amazing time gathering for Christmas! The large room allowed for us to always be together even when some were prepping food, others watching TV or playing a game or puzzle at the large table. The fireplace was lovely and after an overnight snow it was a magical winter wonderland!! The hosts were very accommodating and easy to communicate with! I would love to come back and enjoy the summertime perks!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., Madison, WI

24 Oct 2021

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Relaxing lake trip

We had a fantastic visit to this beautiful property. Our kids had lots of fun playing by the lake and hiking in the nearby state forest. And the house was stocked with everything we could have wanted, including a great collection of games and movies.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021