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9.8

Exceptional

10 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24743 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Wild Rose, WI

Nordic Mountain11 min drive
Long Lake15 min drive
Crystal River34 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Stayed there with 7 other friends in March. Beautiful property and surroundings, and a very comfortable home. Planning t...

Frank G.

Mar 15, 2024

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Queen Bed

family room

1 Double Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 8000 Sq. Ft. Log Home With 200 Feet Of Private Frontage on Kusel Lake

This large log home features soaring ceilings and fantastic water and woods views. Comfortably sleeps 20 with 10 bedrooms and 6 beautiful baths. Custom kitchen, leather furniture, large screen TV. 200 waterfront feet and 15 acres of land provide rare privacy on a sand bottom, clear lake. Great swimming, skiing boating, tubing, canoeing and fishing. Kusel Lake is in Waushara County and is a 90+ acre lake (including southest added are).

Enjoy a day on the water followed by grilling on the 2 tiered deck overlooking the lake followed by a campfire on the flagstone patio. Great hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Many golf courses available within 20 minute drive.

Sorry, but no pets. A family member is highly allergic to pet dander.

Please note that the cleaning fee is charged at $35/hour and averages $300-350. There is a $1000 refundable security deposit that the cleaning fee comes out of with the balance returned once I receive the cleaning bill. The site lists the refundable security deposit as a cleaning fee, but it works as described above.

From mid-June to mid-August I rent friday to friday only bc that is the day my cleaners, lawn mowers, and handyman work at my place. For the first two weeks of June if you are interested in different check-in and check-out days, please inquire. Memorial day and Labor day weekends are 4 day rentals minimum.

Waushara County requires I obtain and retain for one year the name, address, telephone number and signature of every adult renter: since I hold a License to rent my cottage, and my cottage is inspected for safety, etc. per County rules. As such, after booking I email you the Rental Agreement on the site with your name and dates inserted so you can easily email forward it to your group for filling out and signing by each adult and return to me of signature pages. I know its an inconvenience but required by Waushara County for all Licensed Tourist Rental Houses. After receiving a booking request, I have to verify the number of renters and ages: or I can't accept the booking request.

The Rental Agreement has a liability release required by my insurance company for all renters to sign to release me from liability for any accidents of renters. All signatures are due back to me 90 days after booking.

Property manager

Dave Winkel

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

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

Please see rental rules attached to contract

I do charge extra for guests over 20 total. please contact me about the extra charge depending on ages of guests

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wild Rose

Located in Wild Rose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Nordic Mountain and Foxfire Golf Club 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 Long Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wild Rose, WI

What's nearby

Nordic Mountain - 11 min drive
ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose - 13 min drive
Long Lake - 15 min drive
Crystal River - 34 min drive
Hartman Creek State Park - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ding Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Red Fox of Wild Rose - ‬8 min drive
‪Pioneer Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪Hideaway Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
‪Mt Morris Mill Coffee Shop - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 8000 Sq. Ft. Log Home With 200 Feet Of Private Frontage on Kusel Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 8000 Sq. Ft. Log Home With 200 Feet Of Private Frontage on Kusel Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 8000 Sq. Ft. Log Home With 200 Feet Of Private Frontage on Kusel Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 8000 Sq. Ft. Log Home With 200 Feet Of Private Frontage on Kusel Lake located?

Located on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nordic Mountain, Long Lake, and ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose. Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall and Crystal River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

12 June 2024

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

Beautiful lake home in the woods!

Huge, well appointed lake home on a quiet, scenic lake. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. Sandy beach, dock and raft for play!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wrenna S.

29 May 2024

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

Family Weekend

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the cabin! it had plenty of room for our large group! We really appreciated the large kitchen and living room for hanging out during the rainy weather. The only complaint we had was there were some repairs that needed to be done on the cabin that would have made our stay just a bit better.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

15 Mar 2024

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

Great spot for group gathering

Stayed there with 7 other friends in March. Beautiful property and surroundings, and a very comfortable home. Planning to be back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JJ h.

17 Jan 2024

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

Christmas in January

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

23 Sept 2023

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

Family Reunion

Perfect property for adults wanting private bedroom’s & large gathering areas during the day. Beautiful lake setting in extremely quiet area.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

4 Sept 2023

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

Enjoyed a wonderful lake home!

Gorgeous lake home with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy! Small sandy beach for younger kids and a floating platform for the older ones. All the necessities we needed were there. We enjoyed the time together!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

8 Aug 2023

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

Great place for a reunion!

We had a lovely family reunion here. Plenty of space, a quiet, remote location (but not too far from grocery stores and restaurants), and a nice lake for swimming and kayaking. Dave is a very personable host and went out of his way to help us get acclimated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew P.

4 Jan 2023

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

Nice rental, with a big caveat.

We had a nice time and enjoyed the property. There wasn't anything negative in that respect. However, the host's handling of the cleaning fee left a really bad taste in our mouths, and we won't be renting here again. The rental contract states that "The security deposit will be returned no later than twenty-five (25) days after the end of Rental Period to Renters, with any damage costs of cleaning costs required taken out of the security deposit." On December 8th, 24 days after our last day at the home, I still hadn't received the cleaning fee refund, nor had I heard anything from the owner about it. I messaged the owner, who said that his cleaner was sick and unable to clean the home, but he would ask about the estimated cleaning costs and send a check for the difference, then another after the cleaning was done. I received that check five days later. 11 days after that, I sent a message to ask if there were any more updates on the final amount. He told me he reached out to the cleaners' billing person but hadn't heard back. Two days later he said that he sent the final check and the cleaning bill in the mail, and nine days after that (yesterday, 52 days after our final day at the rental) I finally received it. While I appreciate that he was willing to send some of the refund based on an estimate, I do wish there was some communication beforehand. We split the costs of this rental between a large group of friends, which caused a lot of headache when we didn't know what was happening with the cleaning fee. Even a short message explaining the situation proactively would have been great.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr T.

2 Jan 2023

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

Very good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald H., Stevens Point

4 Nov 2022

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

Sales Meeting

Held my annual sales meeting at property. 14 of us stayed and property met all of our needs. Provide adequate space for our group meetings and personal space. Being on water was a bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valeria Z.

18 Oct 2022

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

Our stay was amazing

Amazing cabin with a lot of rooms and fun activities. We enjoyed our stay and we will come back for sure for another getaway! The owner, Dave was great at communication and overall a very nice person! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

19 Sept 2022

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

Great weekend getaway!

Our family had a group of 18 ranging in age from 1 year old to great-grandparents and we all had a great time. It was a very comfortable space for that many people. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The only thing I would have liked to have was more chairs at the dinning room table so we could all eat together. We ate in shifts and it worked fine so it wasn't a big deal. Overall it was a very comfortable place. and a great experience. We would rent the house again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

6 Sept 2022

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

A perfect stay!

My family (14 adults, 6 kids) stayed over Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful experience! So much space - a bed for each person, plenty of play room for the kids, a large yard, and room for everyone at the beach. The beach is shallow with a small sand area which was perfect for our little ones. The house was spacious enough so the kids could sleep while the adults could play games and hang out without fear of waking them up. Dave was a great communicator and made us feel like we could reach out with any questions. Everyone in my family remarked how great the house was and we are working on plans to stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

31 Aug 2022

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

Great family vacation

We rented the property for a family vacation. It was great having a stocked kitchen for making big family meals. Having a dock with kayaks and a paddle board made hanging out on the lake great. Sandy Beach down at the water was awesome! Shallow sandy areas for wading and some deeper areas for jumping off the floating dock.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

30 Aug 2022

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

Family reunion/anniversary celebration

Secluded, private waterfront. Loved the roominess for everyone to spread out. Enjoyed water …swimming, kayaking, water skiing, relaxing by water. Also enjoyed bonfires, playing board games, playing sports at nearby park. Blessed with great weather!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

23 July 2022

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

Family gathering

My wife and I, 5 kids and their spouses, and grandkids totaling 20, we had plenty of room for all.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay R., Moline, IL

4 July 2022

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

Awesome

20 of our family stayed there, from 3 months, to past 70 and every decade in between. They all loved the home, the beach, the fishing, the sand, all of it. There was an abundant room for all to be and do what they wanted and we would come together for meals and cards. My family wishes to go there another year just to be together!! Thanks David for an awesome week .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

27 June 2022

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

Excellent week!

Great home for the size of our family! We had an excellent week of weather, fishing was great, and everyone enjoyed the sandy waterfront!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P., Brownsburg, Indiana

21 May 2022

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

Wonderful cabin

We had a great time at the cabin! The property is even more beautiful than the pictures and we enjoyed every moment.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

21 Mar 2022

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

Great spot for a winter getaway

Stayed here with a group of guys who've been doing a winter trip for almost 20 years. This was the nicest place we've found in this area of WI that can fit our group, and we thought the location and the house itself were all great. The property is very well cared for and a relaxing place to hang out. Plenty of room for our group of 12. We plan to return again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sayuri Y.

15 Mar 2022

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

Great Getaway

My family and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful and spacious cabin. The rooms upstairs were pretty cold during this winter/early spring stay but overall our experience was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby A.

24 Feb 2022

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

Work retreat

A wonderful get away for our work retreat! House was clean and gave lots of room for cooking, sleeping, and activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

3 Feb 2022

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

Christmas with family

Big beautiful house! Plenty of room for everyone! Space to cook and entertain! Any issue was quickly taken care of by the owner! Awesome place to stay with a large group!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beka V.

14 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful Second Stay

This was our second time coming back to Dave’s property, and again it was a great place to host our group of 13! Lots of room to relax together and all sit around the huge table for meals. The sandy beach is perfect for enjoying the water right off the dock.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

juan l.

9 Sept 2021

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

Awesome Experience!

The house offered the best spot on the lake for swimming especially for the kids... the rooms were spaced out enough for the people that wanted to go to bed early... The living room was very wide open so we all could hang out in there!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dave Winkel

see below

Why they chose this property

This property is a unique, one of a kind property, due to its combination of luxury and privacy.

What makes this property unique

I bought a campfire girls camp in 1995 that was 60 acres on two lakes. I kept the best 15 acres and the best 200 feet of water frontage and built a large log home for my 5 daughters and large extended family in 2000. Now that my daughters are grown and spread out I decided to share some of the beauty of this wonderful place. . As such, the home is very private.