Vacation rentals in Chain O' Lakes

We really enjoyed our stay at Emerald Lodge! Hadieh has obviously put a lot of thought into making it comfortable, and very easy to live in. The kitchen had anything you needed, and the whole house was well marked with identifying stickers on cabinets and switches. The few questions we had were quickly answered, and our family of 9 was most happy with our stay.

Thanks Kevin! We’d love to stay with again! You gave a beautiful property! Thank you for sharing it with us!

This home is right off State Highway 22 between Wild Rose and Waupaca. The property offers a peaceful setting with a wooded lot, wildlife, and few neighbors. Alicia's property is spacious and well-appointed with everything you need for cooking, personal care, and entertainment. Check-in was smooth as silk, and Alicia's communication was timely and succinct. While our schedule didn't provide much of an opportunity to enjoy all the listing had to offer, we do plan on returning in 2026 for a family summer vacation to enjoy all the Chain O' Lakes has to offer. Great property and conscientious host. Thanks for a great stay!

If you're looking for a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, this cottage in Wild Rose is the ideal spot. We left feeling refreshed, reconnected, and already talking about when we can return. The cottage itself is beautifully maintained and thoughtfully decorated. The interior was cozy yet spacious, with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The kitchen was well-stocked with anything needed to prepare foods, and included a wonderful gift basket to make us feel at home! The host responded to all questions, quickly and thoughtfully! Our favorite part? The lake with its sandy bottom. The water was great and there were plenty of water toys for the whole family! The dock provided easy access in and out of the lake…to swim, kayak, float, or use a paddle board! The multi-leveled deck was perfect for relaxing , drinking a morning coffee, or reading a book. If you're looking for a great place for a family vacation this lakeside cottage is a perfect choice!

Brian is a helpful host and was totally flexible when travel schedules were not going according to plan. The place is lovely and close to every place I needed to be. Will definitely choose this one again. Thanks Brian!

The Kaboose is really cool, very well remodeled time period wise. the location is steps away from the main road and the driveway, absolutely no privacy. communication with the host was frustrating. I had three communications..one she got back a day later and two she never responded to..both said she read my messages. can't bring your own firewood in, yet none available to us. so we went to kwik trip and got some because she ignored 2 of my messages about that. cool caboose, but wouldn't stay again, campground run down and a loud screaming family present that by reading other reviews looks as though they live there.

We like to stay in Waupaca while my daughter, who has special needs, is at Wild West Campgroud for horse camp. This allows us to be near in case something were to happen. The cottage is fantastic. Very cute and recently updated. It had all the supplies we needed for cooking, including a charcoal grill on the top deck. There was also one below deck (along with a pizza smoker), but we didn't use that one. Towels and linens were provided. I would recommend to future guests that they bring their own toilet paper, paper towels, washcloths for the bathroom, and dish rags for the sink. I also recommend bringing lawn chairs. There is a beautiful yard that we didn't get to take advantage of because we didn't think to bring chairs. The view of the lake is very nice. The lake itself...not so much. You cannot swim in the lake. It's very shallow with a mucky bottom. We brought our kayaks and skillfully got them into the water. There isn't really a good spot to do this, but we're in shape, so we managed just fine. The lake is great for a peaceful kayak or canoe trip around. We saw a lot of wildlife -- deer. bunnies, frogs, geese...just to name a few. The cabin really is close to everything. We brought our bikes and used the Wau-King Trail to go to Clear Water Harbor Resort, and then biked back on the roads. We also biked downtown one day, and visited South Park beach, which is really nice. Again, you can get there using the Wau-King trail. We were close to everything and took advantage of all that Waupaca has to offer, including the chain o'lakes, the public swimming pier at Marl Lake, a kayak trip down the Crystal River (with Adventure Outfitters), and Hartman Creek State Park (the trails by bike, and swimming at the beach). We even through the bikes back on the car and took a trip down the Tomorrow River trail in Scandanavia -- a short 20 min ride away from the cabin. All in all, a fantastic vacation! Thank you, Abby!

The place was great! Fit all of us well! The beds were extremely comfy also which is always a pleasant addition to the experience. We had one very minor issue with the water but turns out the problem was just an accident on our end but the owner was very quick to respond and told us exactly what to look for right away. They had plenty of water activities for us to use for the downtime including a swim platform, kayaks, and paddle boards that all were kept clean and neatly placed for easy use. Overall a great stay for a short weekend up north!