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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Castle Rock Lake
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Friendship, WI
Castle Rock Lake
Place, Castle Rock Lake
1 min walk
Noah's Ark Waterpark
Place, Noah's Ark Waterpark
41 min drive
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
Place, Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
45 min drive
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County)
Airport, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County)
44 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY
The owner has spared no expense to make this one of the finest accommodations you will find on Castle Rock Lake for your vacation getaway! Your luxurious lodge retreat is located in a hidden area of nature and plantation pines, which has been home to wildlife such as deer, fox, osprey, cranes, and an occasional friendly box turtle.
As you step into the slate foyer, you're greeted by the elegance of double beech wood staircases leading to two separate upstairs bedroom suites. An artisan chandelier illuminates the 20-foot grand foyer, setting the tone for the opulence that awaits. Throughout the 5000 sq. ft. modern "lodge," Amish-milled cherry wood flooring creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The natural blending of various woods and textures, including travertine, granite, maple, basswood, and leather, adds to the richness of the space. The high cathedral great room serves as the focal point, featuring a patterned slate fireplace and two sets of patio doors leading to the deck overlooking the yard and bay. The open dining area and kitchen provide the perfect setting for gatherings, while the large screened-in porch offers an ideal spot for entertaining and enjoying the summer breeze.
Each bedroom suite boasts its own full bath, television, and window views from the extended sitting/reading room. The master bedroom offers private access to the deck, a walk-in closet, gas fireplace with sitting couch, and a luxurious whirlpool tub and shower. The lower level features a spacious walk-out recreation room with a wet bar and another fireplace.
Dock your boat in the quiet, protected bay just beyond the natural wooded shoreline for the duration of your stay. Your boat slip is located in the quiet waters of Timber Bay, a secluded inlet on the northeast side of Castle Rock Lake. Cruise out of the bay and within minutes you'll be exploring nearly 14,000 acres of open water. Spend the day fishing, tubing, swimming, or discovering hidden coves before returning to the peaceful waters of Timber Bay for a beautiful Wisconsin sunset. ✨
Explore the area's miles of connected trails with your bikes, hiking shoes, snowmobiles, or ATVs. Nearby attractions include state and county parks, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, and more. And don't miss out on visiting the Sparta-Elroy Bicycle Trail, Necedah Wildlife Refuge, House on the Rock, or Frank Lloyd Wright homes.
After a perfect day of adventures, indulge in star-filled skies, fireside chats, and roasted marshmallows around a peaceful campfire. Come and enjoy this escape to nature in luxurious comfort.
Sleeping Accommodations: The property offers sleeping accommodations for 14 guests, including two private king-size bedroom suites, one master suite with a king-size bed, and two additional bedrooms on the lower level, each with one queen bed. With a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms, there's plenty of space for everyone to relax and unwind.
Rental Details: Weekly rentals are preferred during the summer rental season. Additionally, the property is pet-friendly, with additional fees applying for furry companions.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Friendship
Located in Friendship, this holiday home is on a lake. Northern Bay Golf Course and Woodside Ranch Resort & Conference Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Roche-a-Cri State Park and Yellow River Oxbows State Natural Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 39 min drive - 56.7 km
Noah's Ark Waterpark - 41 min drive - 58.1 km
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 45 min drive - 70.6 km
Getting around
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Kwik Trip - 15 min drive
Diamond Jims Corner Bar - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Family Affair Restaurant - 13 min drive
Subway - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY on 13 September 2026 start from NZ$1,353, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is LAKEFRONT FAMILY RETREAT ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF CASTLE ROCK LAKE - PET FRIENDLY located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Castle Rock Lake and Wisconsin River. Northern Bay Golf Course is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We rent this cabin a few times a year. Always clean , always a pleasure to stay here ,no matter the season.
RualG
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cory W.
24 December 2025
Water’s Edge Lodge
We had a great stay! Perfect location. Perfect holiday decor. Cleaning could be better (floors/ washing machine / kitchen equipment) when compared to our past stays. But overall, we had a terrific stay and look forward to staying again.
Beautiful, comfortable home. Well-laid out with room for our entire group. Stunning star-filled sky with good for the soul quiet nature surroundings. A great place to make memories with your family.
Stephanie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
Thank you! We loved hosting your family, come back and stay anytime! :)
Our family of 14 had an amazing stay! The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas! Plenty of room that nobody felt crowded. The kitchen had plenty of pots, pans, silverware and dishes. Each bathroom had plenty of towels. The owners have done a great job making sure you have everything you need to feel at home. The host was great, quick to respond and answer any questions we had! We will definitely be back! Thank you for an amazing week long vacation.
Erica G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim G.
12 July 2025
Waters Edge Lodge
This is a very nice home and the hosts are very accommodating. We had plenty of space for all of our gang and everyone had a wonderful time!!
The lodge is amazing and was perfect for our gathering. It says lakefront property but the property is on a channel of the lake without direct access to it.
Cynthia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you for your 5 star rating! The Lodge is considered water front and there is a mowed conservative path to the pier from backyard - guests have access to the pier for docking their boat or casting a line in :) Thank you again for staying with us and we will see you next year!
This house was truly beautiful- well kept, had everything we could possibly need, and very spacious - perfect for family. 10/10 would highly recommend!
Nicole M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! See you next year!
This home is an absolute dream. Every one in our group, as we all separately arrived, walked in with some phrase of awe. The hosts missed no detail in the construction and design of this getaway. The atmosphere inside was as stunning as it was outside. It felt truly like a place where you could disconnect and wholly comfortably connect with each other. The amount of space, especially with dogs and a child with allergies who needed separate space from allergen food, was the absolute cherry on top to keep everything chill and present with as little stress as possible.
Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate your feedback!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
28 December 2023
Beautiful Home
Absolutely beautiful home that accommodated 12 of us at Christmas. The owners had decorated every room of the house to make our holiday gathering even more enjoyable. Excellent communication with the property management staff as well.
Very large space and was clean when we stayed. Yard has flat areas good for playing outdoors. We would stay again.
One note is that this area generally has a lot of bugs so make sure to bring bug spray!
Kyle C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
chuck s.
26 July 2025
Waters Edge Lodge
Another great vacation at the lodge.Accomodations were very nice as usual. This was our second year here as the house fits our large family Very well. Equipped with everything you need. Fire pit very nice also Walking path could be a bit wider with small children. Possible second fridge/freezer up stairs would be nice for large family food. We will be booking again next year. Thanks for sharing your house.
chuck s.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
VinceB
30 July 2023
Family Vacation
We have been coming to Castle Rock for years with the family and we are always looking for houses to stay while we are up there.
We choose Water's Edge for the first time and it was house is beautiful and the rooms were perfect and with their own bathrooms.
Thanks again for opening up your house to us and for the memories that we will have for a life time!!!
Very easy to work with these folks. Promptly answered questions and great communication. Home was exactly as advertised. Fully, well stocked home with nothing missing. Easy access to lake and fishing, beautiful fire circle area, home exceeded expectations. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family.
Deb C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
deon Y.
17 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Boating Vacation
Everything was good…bugs are insane!
The walk to boat dock and quality of water surrounding dock was undesirable.
The depth was also 1.8’ in most places heading out to main water.
Beautiful house - each bedroom had its own bathroom which made it convenient for our group of married couples. Kitchen was also well-stocked. We had an issue with the fireplace not working in the master bedroom but other than that, the stay was great. The deposit policy though is a bit odd. You pay it with your credit card then they reimburse it back to you a month later via check. I’ve never encountered that from a rental on VRBO.
Sue B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at our Water's Edge. We appreciate the 5-star rating! All of our homes are privately owned - and we integrate our credit card payments with a secure link therefore we do not have access to your credit card. All refunds are processed by check with 14 days of check out- Thank you again and we hope you will stay with us another time :)
We could not have asked for a better house to celebrate our family Christmas! The house is beautiful! The kitchen is stocked with anything you could think of including crock pots, an air fryer (downstairs), ice maker, spices, Tupperware for left overs, the list goes on. The bedrooms are very large and the mattresses are comfortable. We never ran out of hot water or towels. The air mattress was a nice surprise. The house had plenty to keep us entertained, but we really enjoyed our walks down by the lake. For this time of year, the house was perfect for us!
Jessica R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
chuck s.
3 July 2024
Good Experience at Water's Edge
Our family had such a great experience at Water's Edge!
Attributes:
Very roomy and spacious;
Very nice amenities;
Very clean and beautiful;
Very comfortable beds;
Opportunities:
Ice maker did not work in the frig;
For a large family, a second full size frig would be nice;
A game room-pool/ping pong would be nice for those rainy days;
A wider path to the lake with small children would be nice.
Overall, we would recommend this rental for any large family, and we so hope to rent again!! Thank you.
The house was large, spacious and included everything it was advertised to be. The Property Manager was very responsive and helpful through the entire rental process.
One drawback was that there is limited boat slip parking. If planning to bring more than one boat there is no space to park as there is no lakefront access in front of the house.
In addition, the house is located in a very undeveloped area and online maps show no neighbors within 200 yards which was one reason we selected this home. Upon arrival we discovered that there is a neighbor located to the west in very close proximity to the home.
Tommy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ann w.
23 August 2023
Waters Edge Lodge
The layout of this home was perfect for our large family to gather for meals, games, alone time or visiting. The kitchen was STOCKED!!! You don’t need to hall crockpots, bowls, pans, dishes or anything. It has it alll!!! Kitchen island was great for staging food. The bedrooms are large and very nice. The individual bathrooms per bedroom was a treat and we never ran out of hot water. The extra family room in the basement offered us the options for different television program preferences. WiFi was strong and the cooling system kept us all comfortable. Nice porches and fire pit. Wish list would be to have some folding chairs for the porches and outside games. The wooden outdoor chairs are sturdy, but not very comfortable. We have already rebooked for 2024. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
ann w.
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