Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! pet-friendly?

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

Q: How much is parking at Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! located?

This Wautoma cabin is on the beach, 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Nordic Mountain, and within 12 mi (20 km) of ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose and Chippy's Dog Park. Long Lake and Deppe State Wildlife Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

11 Oct 2025

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This was my 3rd time staying here. I love this property. Everything is wonderful! Always clean. The host is great. I always have nothing but good things to say. Caught bluegill down by the lake. Had wonderful campfires. It really is a very special place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

24 Sept 2025

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Wonderful stay at a lovely property! Exactly as described in the listing, but even better in person. Everything about the place is done “right.” Beds were comfy, towels were soft, water was hot—just wonderful. It feels very secluded, but is still close to the town for groceries, restaurants, golf, etc. There’s a lot to do on the property, both inside and outside! The owner was super easy to work with and communication was great from beginning to end. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

6 Feb 2025

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Lovely cabin retreat

Cozy, up-to-date, well-kept property with great privacy. Perfect for a family or small group. Great communication with the host. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

9 Sept 2024

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Great family time

Beautiful property at a wonderful location. Excellent family time. Enjoyed by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

10 Mar 2025

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Aces All Around

Great expansive property. Rustic yet modern. Beautiful country and serenity privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

10 Jul 2024

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Fun Family Getaway

The lodge was very clean and homey. A quiet and relaxing location. Loved going in the lake and taking the kayaks out! Also enjoyed the grill. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

3 Jul 2024

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Perfect family getaway!

We had so much fun at this beautiful cabin in the woods. The cabin had everything we needed. Everyone loved all the water toys on the lake, campfire, hiking, games, and hanging on the porch. Perfect family getaway. So relaxing!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

24 Oct 2024

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Love this place

This was our second time staying at BlackBerry Lodge, and it was just as amazing as the first stay. We enjoy fishing off the dock- very easy to catch bluegill. The cabin is meticulously clean, the host is always available and check-in is easy. We used the grill both times, and it is wonderful. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William U.

30 Sept 2024

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Quiet & Relaxing

The property was good, a beautiful original log cabin including contents. Any problems or questions were handled promptly by the owner. Total seclusion with lighted trails through 7 acres and lake access.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard S.

11 Mar 2024

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Great cabin in the woods

Had a lovely time in the knotty pine cabin with lovely windows overlooking airy pines. Great porch and porch furniture for napping in the sun. Enjoyed the game cabin too. What a bonus!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

12 Nov 2024

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Family Get Together

This Wautoma cabin provided a fabulous venue for our get together with our son and daughter-in-law for a delayed 40th Birthday celebration for our son. We enjoyed fall walks on the property, biking country roads, a fun fire pit, and watching our son and daughter-in-law introduce their dog to the canoe. The owner was very responsive to all of our questions and I look forward to an opportunity for a repeat visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

28 Mar 2025

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Perfect property for comfort, fun, and nature loving!

This property and host was my favorite VRBO rental ever. The host was flexible, kind, and responsive. The property was AMAZING, and the lodge had every detail perfect for comfortable enjoyment of nature. Highlights included watching birds and deer at the feeders, walking the trails, watching sunrises and snow fall from the comfy furniture on the covered porch, reading by the fire, kayaking, moving from snow to sauna, playing games in the hut, and quality and affordable dinner at the supper club. The kitchen was well stocked with things most rentals overlook. Comfy beds. Sad we could only stay 2 nights. We plan to return in summer! Thank you for an amazing stay!!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie Z.

19 Sept 2024

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Something for everyone

Place is as advertised. Andrew provides a comprehensive welcome document to ensure you are aware of guest expectation but also neat insights. I would recommend bring your own toiletries and extra paper towels. This place is designed to accommodate the whole family and it was so dog friendly. My dog had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

19 May 2024

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Beautiful cabin in the woods

Cabin was very clean and modern, while keeping the log cabin feel. Owners have thought of everything, with little touches all over the place (seating by creek on trails, buckets to carry wood, life jackets for the boats, etc.). Offering the wood for purchase (honor system) was also a great perk. We caught many fish at the lake, saw all kinds of interesting animals (giant turtle, woodpeckers, owl). Truly a wonderful place!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

24 Oct 2024

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Just what we needed!

We absolutely loved our mini vacation! Got out of the craziness and right into tranquility! Beautiful log home with hiking trails and a great little beach. We even went canoeing which is something we haven’t done since high school church youth group trips. Yep, I’m still kinda sore😉. The weather was perfect and so was our stay at BlackBerry Lodge. Can’t wait to bring the family back in the summer! You guys rock!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

17 Nov 2023

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Fine visit to Wautoma cabin

I'll echo what others have said. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cabin is very nice and very well stocked. The surroundings are great and dogs as well as humans had fun exploring. And we definitely took advantage of having access to the lake, canoe, kayaks. Andrew was a fine host--on the ball with instructions and checking that we got in OK, etc. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

2 Apr 2024

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Great getaway!!!

My family really enjoyed the peace and tranquility. They also enjoyed watching the wild life. The lake if very low and did not see any fish. If staying the in area and plan to fish, you may want to fish on one of the larger lakes in the area. There is an abundance of lakes in the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

25 Aug 2023

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Anniversary

Hello - it was wonderful. Everything was so organized and stocked in the cabin. Lake is perfect for small children and/or pets. It has a sandy bottom that is very shallow for quite a while before you get into deeper water. Perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

S. W., Crystal Lake, IL

20 Dec 2023

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Sweet Relief

What a delightful stay! Our group vacationed at this wonderful property to celebrate a 50th birthday. We had the BEST time. From taking walks on the incredible property, to relaxing in the sauna after a long, beautiful day, you cannot go wrong! It was a sweet relief from hectic busy days. Also, on a more practical note, the beds are comfortable and the owner is very responsive. Zero complaints!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

27 Aug 2024

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Great, hard to find property!

Our family of five (three kids and our dog) enjoyed a long weekend at Blackberry Lodge, and it was great. It’s rare to find a place that offers everything this lodge does – privacy, seclusion in the woods, a lake for fishing and swimming, pet-friendly accommodations, and a beautifully furnished cabin. We spent our days playing cornhole, kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, and canoeing. The Weber grill and cozy porch area were big highlights for us. We briefly used the sauna, but think this would be a great highlight in the fall and winter. This property truly has everything you need to relax and disconnect!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

23 Oct 2023

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Little Get Away

We were looking for a secludeded cabin by a lake that allowed dogs. This was it. A sweet cozy log cabin, a stream, a lake and lots of trails. Foosball and darts on rainy days, and a large covered porch with a comfy couch was perfect. Solidly built cabin, nicely decorated with quality furnishings. It was nice to have access to the kayaks, canoe and paddle boat too.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda R.

22 Aug 2023

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Perfect Family Vacation Cabin

We had the most amazing time during our stay at this oasis in the woods. The owner of the property has truly thought of every detail. The house was stunning and we spent much time sitting out on the wrap around porch drinking our coffee in the mornings and down at the lake fishing, utilizing the kayaks, paddle boards, and other water craft and watching the kids play in the sand. We loved how the water was relatively shallow for quite a ways out before getting deeper. This was perfect for our young children and for the dogs. We would highly recommend this beautiful cabin for your family vacations. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2023

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Log cabin Getaway

The property is beautiful, it’s nestled in the woods, as you drive in you go over a stream. We enjoyed having our morning coffee or an evening drink on the covered deck listening to the birds and wildlife. The walk to the lake was a little difficult for a few of the people but they are seniors and have problems walking anyways but they made it and enjoyed the lake. The cabin has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Andrew the host is very nice and accommodating. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ben l.

12 Nov 2023

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Excellent Cabin getaway

Beautiful property and log cabin. Great location for a weekend away from home for our family of 5 with 3 elementary school aged kids and the dog as well. Cabin felt very tucked away and secluded in nature with no signs of any neighbors from the cabin, yet only a 10 minute drive to town with easy access to groceries or restaurants if desired. The wooded property had a beautiful autumnal appearance and we took advantage of the kayaks and paddleboats, but we'd love to come back in the summer to actually go for a swim in the shallow, clear lake. The place was definitely as described and as pictured. We had no issues throughout our stay, however, I can say that the host Andrew was great with communication quickly responding to texts as we prepared for the stay and welcoming us/checking in once we arrived. Overall the trip was just what we needed and we would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karie W.

14 May 2024

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Perfect Wautoma Cabin.

Beautiful log cabin set on 7 acres of wooded property. Pet friendly, several trails with soft landscape lighting for night walks, wood sauna steps from cabin, beautiful wrap around deck, new large grill, plenty of wood in wood shed for fire pit along with a wagon to load and carry wood, several watercraft available with easy access, peaceful and quiet, only a 6 minute drive to Mt. Mount Morris Mill coffee shop for coffee. The stream can be heard from the cabin deck, cornhole just outside of the cabin, family and card games available, plenty of outdoor lighting available, several planters throughout property filled with flowers. Fun little extra cabin next to fire pit with foosball, a mini-bar, and its own screened in porch with chairs. Comfortable seating by corn hole, fire pit, and on deck, as well as benches along side the trails and stream. Plenty of towels and extra blankets if needed. Bonus to have a clear view from the lake of the Northern Lights! Andrew was the perfect host, providing every detail prior to check in, confirming we checked in ok, and prompt follow up to all communication. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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