Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!
House in Castle Rock Lake, WI
11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
This family friendly home is named for its beautiful 2-acre pond nestled in the middle of 16 private acres of woods and conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Mays Point of Castle Rock Lake and only 40 minutes to America’s water park capital, Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy your own private oasis while still taking advantage of all the fishing, boating, hiking, and water sports on the 2nd largest lake in Wisconsin. This 2400 square foot home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large well stocked kitchen and 2 large “living” areas. Large wrap around deck affords even more outdoor space as well as sandy beach and fire pit to enjoy summer sunsets, campfires, star-filled skies and lazy days lounging in the sun.
Get away soon and be our special guests leaving all the details to us! We do not allow events/parties to be held at our property. We welcome up to 3 dogs with a nightly fee of $30 a night/per dog.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Castle Rock Lake, WI
££££
Reviews
10.0
Such a wonderful time at the Lily Pad beautiful home and property so much for everyone to do kayaking game room nice trails for walking riding bikes huge fire pit with pond view and gorgeous deck this is a absolute gem we will be back again ! The property host was amazing to communicate with
10.0
Returned for our second year. Enjoyed it even more. House is great with lots of room. Pond and large game area in the shed were perfect for the grandchildren. Overall loved it.
10.0
This property exceeded my expectations! Very clean, close to the dells and castle rock lake, and plenty of room for our family of eight. The pond was a perfect addition to our vacation, my son and husband had a great time fishing off of the provided kayaks! Kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed for meals and the owners even left the fixings for s'mores. Will be renting again when we come back to the area!
8.0
The Lily Pad was a great place for my 10 friends/family + my 2 dogs to spend a week! The cabin itself is HUGE and even nicer than the photos. It was great to have two living spaces (one with TV and one without) so people could chose their own adventure and we didn't feel on top of each other. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, plates, silverware, drinkware and was a great space to cook in. Best of all was the pond! We weren't sure what to expect, but the bottom was mostly sandy and free of weeds where we could touch. There is a pretty sharp drop off - but it was great for those of us that wanted to swim and for kids with lifejackets! The only two "challenges" - 1. We didn't have access to a washer and dryer. The property doesn't list one, so I just wasn't paying attention, but usually when I stay somewhere for a week there is one to wash kids swimsuits, etc. 2. The Wifi was not strong enough to support VPN/work from home, so plan accordingly. We were lucky enough to be able to just take extra time off! Overall, would definitely stay again.
10.0
We were extremely happy with both the rental and the owners. Pond was wonderful, house was big and well stocked. Big plus was the games in the out building. Great place to play games late in the day. Everyone had a great time and voted this one of the best places we have rented.
10.0
The property was perfect for gathering as a family! Plenty of room for everyone to be together as well as room to spread out if needed. The amenities were abundant from a well stocked kitchen, lots of activities to do onsite and a wonderful pond stocked with fish and beautiful Lilly pads! Great little pond to kayak on too. Very peaceful and relaxing! We highly recommend this property!
10.0
Our stay at the Lily Pond was fantastic. We had 7 adults and 3 kids in the family. Lots of room for everyone. And lots to do on the property with the pond, kayaks, games/toys and walking path. Only 45 minutes from the Dells. Great local parks for kids and hiking. Close to local eating, which were really good. We will be back.
10.0
We had a wonderful time at The Lily Pad. The house and property were clean and well maintained, the swimming pond was awesome and just about everything you need is provided. Highly recommend!
10.0
Ages nearly 6 to 75, 4 males, 5 females. We ALL enjoyed the pond and its beauty. At one point 2 paddle boards, a canoe and your 2 kayaks were on the water together (2 pups included). I'm nearly 73 and also kayaked, took pics of the lilies and of the reflection from the east side on the water. The house was superb! Just perfect for us to rebond as a family and have space to relax & chill.
10.0
The Lily Pad was a great home! The two living areas made it easy to spread out. The kids loved the pond. We fed the fish, caught fish and played in the sand. There were so many things to do in the Dells that we could have stayed weeks! Janice was a great host! Wonderful vacation!
10.0
Beautiful home, Very relaxing. Wonderful swimming pond.
10.0
We had a fantastic time staying at this lovely house in a beautiful setting! The house is nestled in a pine forest overlooking a beautiful pond. We were swimming and exploring the pond every day. The kids were so engaged with the water and nature that we spent most of our vacation on the property!
The kitchen had everything that we needed to cook all of our meals easily and the house was very clean. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this rental!
10.0
The place is great for larger family getaways. Everything you need onsite
10.0
Family Get-Together
This is the perfect location to just relax and be together. The scenery is beautiful and everyone enjoyed using the pond; even the dogs! The house has plenty of seating for everyone and every thing you need to cook with. The kids and grandkids enjoyed going to The Dells and tubing down a river which arent too far away.
10.0
A Great Getaway
The Lily Pad was a perfect place for us to reunite with family from out of state. It had plenty of space, and was well stocked with whatever we needed. It was close to a variety of recreational opportunities, and we loved the pond and the spacious deck. The owners were easy to reach and were very responsive and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Everything we wanted and more!
We love this property! We stayed here for 8 nights and didn't want to leave. Our dogs had a blast playing around the pond and relaxing in the sun on the huge deck. The privacy and tranquility of this property is unmatched. We would definitely stay here again! My only advice would be to provide a washer and dryer and some additional cleaning supplies, sheets, and towels for guests that are staying more than just a weekend. Also, the telephone + answering machine was a little weird - I would maybe unplug it next time.
10.0
Great Hideaway, not faraway
The house and surrounding area are great, but the real gem of this property is the huge deck space and its view of a charming little pond. Kids loved splashing around in it while the adults could supervise in comfort.
10.0
A slice of heaven on earth
This home with well-appointed kitchen and baths and private waterfront location exceeded our expectations! It is the perfect setting for reconnecting with family and enjoying the great outdoors!
10.0
Great family vacation!
We were a family group of 6 adults and 4 kids (all under age 7) that spent a great end of summer week at the cabin. It was wonderfully clean with a very well equipped kitchen. All of us enjoyed the pond (w/ kayaks and inflatable floats), sandy beach, and porch. The kids especially enjoyed the air hockey table in the garage, bunk beds in one room, and tons of books/toys in the closet. The only area we felt that could be improved would be the comfort of the mattresses. They all seemed to be pretty worn and saggy and ready for replacement (although they all appeared to be clean). Would highly recommend!
10.0
Peaceful
We started as a family group of 8 and then dropped down to 4 as work obligations arose. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The 8 year old loved catching frogs, 12 year old ping pong and swimming, 15 year old kayaking so everyone was happy. Grandma kayaked for the first time so she could take pictures of the water lilies.
We had beautiful weather and the Rocky Road ice cream shop became a popular. And very inexpensive place to stop. Close enough to the Dells for us to take a ride on the WI Ducks, everyone should do that at least once, what a fun and unique experience. Janice was extremely helpful when we had a question. Go and stay you won’t regret the decision 🏊🧘🏀🚴♂️👍🏻
10.0
Lovely lakehouse!
We had a wonderful week at the lily pads! We drank coffee by the water every morning on the large deck, we fished every day and caught blue gills and a monster catfish, and we enjoyed kayaking and swimming in the pond! The fishing pier was appreciated and we loved the walking trails and firepit too. The layout of the home allows all guests access to a bathroom by their bedroom and the kitchen was well stocked. The owners are very responsive as well. I would recommend this to anyone!!
10.0
Look forward to coming back!
We had a wonderful time! Janice was responsive to questions leading up to our stay. The property is exactly as advertised and more. It is well taken care of, great amenities, the pond was perfect for our family with young kids.
10.0
Awsome home!!!
Me and my family loved this home!. It was very private, and very clean! My kids and grandkids had so much fun catching fish! I would highly recommend this property for your next vacation 😊
10.0
Something for everyone
Property Feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere but so many things to do in the surrounding area. Buckhorn state park offers areas to hike. There is access to ATV trails. And after a busy day you can go back to the home and just relax and cool off in the pond. If you’d like lake activities, Such as skiing or tubing the lake access is very close. Beautiful home with all the comforts. Absolutely loved it.
Joan and Gerry Schnorenberg
10.0
Perfect
Our family thoroughly enjoyed this property. It exceeded our expectations. The owners were very attentive and accommodating! We loved the privacy, pond, swimming, kayaking, walks around the pond, and fires at night. The fishing was perfect for the kids. They pulled in a fish almost every cast. The 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms were such a plus. Quite a jem!
10.0
Perfect for our family. Lots of space and pond was great!
House is perfect for our family. Bedrooms for all and plenty of living space to spread out. Deck is wonderful any time of day. Pond entertained all with swimming and fishing.
10.0
Great Location!!
We had an amazing time! The children kayaked, fished, and swam. We had fires in the enormous fire pit, we used the amazing grill, and played games at the kitchen table!
The hosts were patient and answered all of our questions. :)
10.0
Gorgeous Home with a View!
Beautiful large home on a lovely pond. Very comfortable with everything you need. A ping pong table and air hockey in the garage.
Pontoon rentals at Big Papas Pontoons to take on Castle Rock Lake. Lots of restaurants and bars. Plus, lots of hiking trails. For people who enjoy climbing, there are several large rock formations in the area, such as Rabbit Rock and Shipwreck Rock. Also, just very interesting to sight see them!
5.0
Beautiful large home on a lovely pond. Very comfortable with everything you need. A ping pong table and air hockey in the garage. Pontoon rentals at Big Papas Pontoons to take on Castle Rock Lake. Lots of restaurants and bars. Plus, lots of hiking trails. For people who enjoy climbing, there are several large rock formations in the area, such as Rabbit Rock and Shipwreck Rock. Also, just very interesting to sight see them!
10.0
Would recommend!
My husband and I reserved this property for our children and grandchildren. What a great spot we picked! There were plenty of beds and bathrooms for all of us to have our own space. The kids loved the kids bedroom and the "toy closet"!! The kitchen was spacious and had every pan/dish we could ask for, plus plenty of seating for us all. It was nice to have 2 separate living rooms (at opposite ends of house) so the adults could have a little quiet time away from the kids! :)
The pond was great and our grandkids ALL caught fish!!! We also enjoyed the firepit and basketball hoop. A great home especially for families. I know that we made a ton of memories there! Thank you!!!
10.0
Wonderful getaway for family with small kids
Our family has 3 kiddos under the age of 5. This was a perfect place. The pond had sandy bottom, beach for sand play, pier for fishing off of, and tons of frogs! The house was clean, well kept, comfortable beds, and had some toys and lots of books. The garage had sand toys and floats for the water which was also great.
10.0
LOVED this place!!
Our family of nine loved the place. Setup of bedrooms and bathrooms was perfect. Kitchen is fully equipped with every gadget and plenty of dishes, pots and pans. Spent alot of time on the deck, which needs some sprucing up, but have been told it will be replaced soon. Lots of seating and perfect view of pond. We couldn't have had a better experience and are looking forward to booking again! The owner is exceptionally responsive too.
10.0
Family Getaway
This was an excellent place for a family get together for younger children. There were 9 of us—6 adults and 3 kids ages 5, 6, and 7. The kids had a great time floating in the pond and hunting for frogs. Inside the house there was a closet with toys and books. The house is in a secluded, rural area, so this greatly reduces the chance of being exposed to the virus. Nearby is Buckthorn State Park for hiking and canoe/kayak access.
10.0
Beautiful house on spacious picturesque property
The house is perfect for a family reunion. It is comfortable with two living rooms, five bedrooms, and three new bathrooms. The kitchen is clean and new with all of the appliances and utensils one could hope for. We spent most of our time on the beautiful patio (the wifi worked well even outside) and near the lake. The swimming conditions were great - there is both a dock and a smooth sandy entrance to the water. The property is separated from the rest of the world by absolutely stunning pines. We would love to come back next year!
10.0
Fantastic
We had a fantastic stay. Our host was great to work with and fast with communicating. Property was perfect for our group -- very clean, beautiful home. We would book again!
10.0
Summer Getaway
Our extended family had a wonderful week at "The Lily Pond". The home is spaious and well organized for our group of 8. The property manager was always available and helpful. We especially enjoyed the games in the garage - ping-pong, air hockey - bags!!
10.0
Lily Pad
Our family had a wonderful time at the Lily Pad. Enjoyed the pond so much and made many great memories swimming, floating and fishing. The grandchildren enjoyed feeding, catching (and releasing) the little blue gills. There are some nice sized catfish also. A boat launch and beach on Castle Rock Lake was less than 10 minutes.
The house was very accommodating for 7 adults, 2 teenagers, and two toddlers. The kitchen was great for cooking and very well supplied.
The only "negative" thing was we ran out of toilet paper, there was no extra in the house anywhere.
Overall our stay was fantastic. So private and relaxing. Just what our family needed!
10.0
Excellent property!
The house is huge and has everything you could want or need. The kids loved the swimming pond, beach, fishing, frog catching, hiking, air hockey, ping pong, netflix...and maybe Mom did too :-) Janice was super responsive. It is not far from the Dells, Castle Rock Lake, and Necedah Wildlife Refuge so there are a LOT of things to do in the area. We had a fantastic time!
10.0
What a Place
It was exactly what we were looking for and better than expected. The owners are super helpful and responsive as well as understanding. Hope to make this an annual trip
10.0
Perfect stay for my family of 10
Our "Fam Jam" weekend at Lily Pad was amazing!! It was absolutely perfect for our family of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids (ages 5-13) - the view of the pond and trees is beyond beautiful (I couldn't get over it the whole time!), the spacious kitchen (we cooked wonderful dinners and it was very well stocked with everything we needed), the huge deck with ample seating (we enjoyed morning talks over coffee and watching the kids play), the beach and pier (the kids fished a lot!), the beautiful pond (we floated and swam and kayaked for hours), the path around the pond (we walked and explored and mini-biked it!), the basketball court (my son was especially excited when we pulled up and saw this and we had many pickup games), the huge fire pit with some firewood provided (we had peaceful nights watching the stars come out (bring your bug spray!)), and the fun game tables in the garage (many a competition were had!)!!!
The home was extremely clean with plenty of amenities provided: bathroom towels and washcloths, games, extra blankets, netflix and prime (which we barely used!), and so much space inside and outside that we never felt on top of each other. And, we never ran out of hot water, even after all10 showers!
The house is very close to Castle Rock Lake. One day we took a quick trip to a boat launch just to check out the lake and swim a bit, and we rented a boat on another day and spent the day tubing and swimming. It was such a blast! Also, there is a general store and a gas station within a 10 minute drive.
Jan was extremely responsive throughout the several months leading up to our weekend stay, even extending our cancellation date because of our concern about Covid. She was very reassuring about their concern for cleaning and sanitizing everything before we checked in. We had an issue on night1 with one of the beds, and Jan sent her son within 4 hours to replace the frame.
Overall, our stay was just lovely, and I hope to stay again in the future!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Castle Rock Lake?
The average price for a rental in Castle Rock Lake is £230 per night. This rental is £59 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!. Enjoy the water!
Is Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Peaceful retreat on large private pond just minutes to Castle Rock Lake!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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