Nestled in a quiet cove on Lake Winnebago, this ranch-style house offers the perfect retreat for families, couples or groups. Enjoy the huge yard with fire pit and horseshoe pit, grill meals in the fully stocked kitchen or relax on the brand new deck. Stand-up paddle boards and a pier are available for use.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8134 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Retreat on Lake Winnebago
Ranch style house, great for families, couples or groups at a reasonable price for staying directly on Lake Winnebago. Huge yard with fire pit, horseshoe pit, nestled in a quiet cove with shallow sandy waters right off the pier. The pier is available for use, however the water is only ~2 feet deep. Beds to accommodate 6 adults and 2 kids plus blow up cot if needed. Bedroom 1: Queen Bedroom 2: Queen Bedroom 3: Full "Office": Twin bunk beds
Feel free to make use of our bag set in the yard, grill / fully stocked kitchen for making meals, stand-up paddle boards, and more! Make yourselves at home, all sheets / linens / towels are there for your use. *BRAND NEW CARPET in all bedrooms (Jan 2022) *BRAND NEW FLOORS in living room / kitchen (Jan 2022) *BRAND NEW DECK built in Spring 2022
The southeastern side of Oshkosh is woodsy, quiet, and tucked away from all the hustle and bustle, but still close to modern conveniences (Pik n Save, Target, Walmart, Shopko, Menards, etc). Oshkosh is home to the annual EAA AirVenture, and the house is only ~15 minutes from the action in July!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Paddleboard
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Oshkosh, this holiday home is on the waterfront. EAA Aviation Museum and Grand Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fox River Brewing Company and Children's Museum of Fond du Lac. Travelling with kids? Consider Hughes Home Maid Chocolates and Pollock Community Water Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Oshkosh travel guide
What time is check-in at Retreat on Lake Winnebago?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Retreat on Lake Winnebago?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Retreat on Lake Winnebago located?
This family-friendly Oshkosh holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Winnebago and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hughes Home Maid Chocolates and EAA Aviation Museum. Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market and The Outlet Shoppes at Oshkosh are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Retreat on Lake Winnebago Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The host was wonderful and very responsive. The house is very nice with everything we needed for a quick weekend trip for my son’s wedding. Close to downtown Oshkosh, but still out in a secluded lake neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer, but we’ll be back!!
Cozy with a great view. A great family spot by the lake with beautiful trees and a good set up.
Coffee and amenities were available and this property had a host that cared and shared their cabin like we were family.
This is a lovely property in a quiet neighborhood. The owner was great to work with and very friendly. There was alot of fun stuff to do from the paddleboards to yard games. We all had the best time!
10/10. Great location right on the water, enough space for all of our guests and close to many great marinas/restaurants
Katie was also very helpful and got back to me right away if I had any questions! This is a great place to stay!
Fantastic lake house for a week of recreation and relaxation. House was perfect with an amazing yard and lake. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding and took advantage of golf courses and bike paths in the area. Just what we were looking for!
We stayed. At the property for 6 days. Very beautiful view. Very clean. Host was very accommodating, and vet responsive. Would stay again , if going to this area. Comfortable beds and living area. Easy to get around as well.
We truly enjoyed our stay. Katie was amazing and provided excellent communication! The lake view is absolutely gorgeous! Our family enjoyed the outside setting and had an outstanding time!! Thanks a million!!!
A comfortable retreat that is centrally located for an Oshkosh vacation. Katie was responsive to all our questions, and her home provided ample space for our group to relax. Water toys to use on the lake were an added benefit. Super enjoyable and would definitely recommend.
We had a great stay and adored the view of Lake Winnebago. We want to come again. It was close to lots of places to bird watch. We enjoyed sitting by the water and watching the sunsets. The kitchen is nice and big enough for us to cook together. It's a lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. It was perfect!
Erica S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim A.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Great place with a lovely setting. We rated the home as well as we could. Five stars for the host who was awesome. Unfortunately the smell of cat urine was so thick in the air that we had to buy air fresheners and have candles lit all weekend. A lovely place and a great host, but we are sensitive to animal odors and no review mentioned this, nor did the wonderful owner.
The Lake Winnebago property was perfect for our annual fall trip. Our communication with Katie was excellent and prompt! The house was clean and comfortable. Whether it was hanging out and watching some football or relaxing outside by the lake it was just what we needed! We would definitely return! Thanks again a Katie!
House was perfect for our three generations. Ages 1 1/2 to 69 all enjoyed the large backyard, shallow water and fishing. Owners provide so much more than the listing! Pack n play, shampoo, many kitchen items not just spices. Loved walking the area, rarely saw a car. Beds were great, laundry better than we have at home. Two great bathrooms large kitchen and living room and a beautiful deck. Plenty of parking. Great suggestions for out to eat and things to do.
We enjoyed our stay, beds were very comfortable. House was a good size for 8 people. Kitchen has a good selection of pots, pans. The appliances were nice and we really liked the dishwasher. We liked the little things that Katie provided - spices, oil, condiments, plastic wrap, foil, plastic bags, extra toilet paper and paper towel and poopoouri in the bathrooms. It was also nice to have beach towels to use. Lake was nice with sandy bottom and shallow for quite a way out. We enjoyed swimming and using the paddleboards. When we first entered the home, there was a "cat pee" odor but it got better over the week.
Robin K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
melinda
12 Sept 2025
We had the best week at the lake house! The home is spacious; the kitchen is large with tons of counter space and has everything you need. The living room is cozy and the washer and dryer came in handy. I brought my own paddleboard and access into the water is very easy as it's so shallow, don't even need to get wet if you don't want to as I stepped unto my board from the edge of the lawn's sidewalk. The cove was quiet and only a couple of boats departed from the neighboring docks so floating was super safe and enjoyable. We didn't use the 2 hard/foam paddleboards in the garage, but they were there if needed with a few lifejackets, as well as some blow up tubes. We were told the kayak may not be functioning. There were camp chairs in the garage. the firepit was nice and the neighbor brought us kindling as he was cleaning up his yard. Plenty of towels, and there was a basket of extra sunscreen and bug spray. I was surprised that the mosquitos weren't bad. Short drive to grocery stores and anything you need. We ate at several of the surrounding restaurants. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a wonderful week!