Vintage Cottage on Waupaca Chain O' Lakes

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Waupaca, WI

Hartman Creek State Park5 min walk
Crystal River18 min walk
Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall11 min drive
Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

2024 Season: 2 night minimum. Holiday weekends: 3 night minimum. Summer high season (June 29-August 17) require a 7 night stay with check-in/check-out on Saturdays.

Castle Point Cottage is a rustic getaway full of history located directly on the Chain O' Lakes. The cottage is situated on a large wooded lot overlooking Beasley Lake. There are 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twins) plus a screened-in sleeping porch with 4 twin beds. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, air conditioning, porch with view of the lake, seasonal gas fireplace, fast Wi-fi, TV with basic cable, DVD player, board games, outdoor fire pit, charcoal grill and a large dock with room for a boat. 2 kayaks, 2 canoes, beach chairs for the dock, water noodles and firewood are all provided.

Maximum occupancy is 8 with a maximum of 6 adults. Sorry no pets. No parties, events or large group gatherings. Bed linens are provided but you must bring your own bath and beach towels. Please note in addition to the 2 bedrooms the 4 extra beds are on a screened sleeping porch. There is a ceiling fan and floor fans for use on the porch.

The cottage has air conditioning (mini-split wall units, not central air) but it is not winterized so there is no central heat. However, the whole cottage can be heated very well during cooler weather by using the mini-split wall units in the bedrooms and the window unit in the living room as well as the fireplace. Space heaters are also available. The cottage is not available to rent during the winter/freezing weather.

Beasley Lake is a quiet no-wake lake connected by a short channel to Long Lake and the rest of the Chain. The shoreline of Beasley is natural so there is no beach or sandy bottom but the water at the end of the dock is deep and clear and great for swimming. There is a ladder for easy in and out of the water. Larger "wake lakes" are adjacent to Beasley for boating, waterskiing and tubing. The Upper Chain is also easily accessible by nearby Beasley Creek for kayaking and canoeing in a tranquil state park setting. We provide two kayaks and two canoes. Beasley Creek is also a great shallow spot for kids to play. Tom Thumb mini golf is two doors down from the cottage and Hartman Creek State Park is within walking/biking distance. Boat launches and rentals, restaurants and shopping are also nearby.

Property manager

Jennifer Castle

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests must bring their own bath and beach towels. All bed linens and pillows are provided.

We kindly ask guests to take the trash bins to the curb on collection day.

The gas fireplace is operable May, June and September weather dependent.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Waupaca

This cottage is located in Chain O' Lakes, a neighbourhood in Waupaca, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Foxfire Golf Club and Central Waters Brewing Company 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 Crystal River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Waupaca, WI

What's nearby

Hartman Creek State Park - 5 min walk
Crystal River - 18 min walk
Foxfire Golf Club - 10 min drive
Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall - 11 min drive
Long Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
H.H. Hinder Brewing Co. - 13 min drive
Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Cottage on Waupaca Chain O' Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Cottage on Waupaca Chain O' Lakes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Cottage on Waupaca Chain O' Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Cottage on Waupaca Chain O' Lakes located?

Located in Chain O' Lakes, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hartman Creek State Park and Crystal River. Foxfire Golf Club and Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Deb M.

2 Oct 2023

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

Grew on us

Interesting property with a lot of history. Living room had musty smell. Outdoor areas were great ! Lots of amenities/things you may need in the cabin. Bathroom space a bit challenging for couples. Overall enjoyed our stay and awesome fire pit area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy S.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy castle cottage

Great location, good space between neighbors. Cottage is stocked with all you need.very peaceful. However we did stay in late September when tourist season was fizzled out. Campfire and kayaks on a clear lake was a great getaway. Only disappointment was I found a dirty woman’s underwear thong at The base of my sheets when I rolled them up To be laundered at the end of our stay! So I Assume they were not laundered when I checked in

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

2 Sept 2023

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

Our first visit

Wehad a relaxing getaway in a beautiful location. The lake life was a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Aug 2023

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

Great Traditional Waupaca Cottage Stay

We loved staying at this cottage! It has a traditional lakeside cottage feel with wood floors and big screened-in porches. If you want super modern, this is not the place for you. However, this cottage has a lot of charm, was clean, and everything worked well. The fire pit area is great for s'mores and conversation. While there is no sandy bottom swimming area, Beasley is a great lake for swimming in deep water right off the dock. Communication with the owner was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jul 2023

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

Top notch

The Castle Point cabin was the perfect location for our first visit to The Chain O Lakes. It felt rather secluded, and was very peaceful sitting on the screened in porch in the mornings. All of the added amenities were wonderful. We used the firepit and kayaks everyday we were there. I enjoyed learning about the history of the cabin and all of the nostalgia of Chain of Lakes memorbilia around the cabin. I hope to one day return to Castle Point.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Castle

My great grandfather built Castle Point in the early 1920s and our family has been coming here every summer since.

What makes this property unique

Castle Point is one of the oldest cottages on the Chain O' Lakes. The original structure was an ice house that was added on to around 1920. It's been in the same family for over 100 years. Some special features are a huge private wooded lot, multiple screened-in porches, stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling with log beams and a 1950s knotty pine kitchen.

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