17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18
This unique home is partially underground and surrounded by a forest and a large pond. Because of its natural setting, you will likely encounter various insects and wildlife. Despite regular pest control efforts, it’s not always possible to keep the indoor areas completely free of spiders, ants, or flies. If this environment makes you uncomfortable, we kindly ask that you cancel your booking. Thank you for your understanding.
The hot tub fee is $100/day
**Outside:** This is a nature lover's paradise.
The property features a long, private driveway draped with beautiful trees, creating a canopy that says, “Welcome to the Garden of Eden.” You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, even though you’re just a short drive from Chicago and Milwaukee.
The 3.5-acre spring-fed lake is stocked with pike, bass, and other fish for catch and release, making it perfect for everyone—whether your child or grandchild is catching their first fish or you're a seasoned angler, you’re guaranteed a great time.
We have canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and many more water toys to enjoy during the warmer months. Keep an eye out for the family of beavers living on the island and turtles nesting in the sand.
The sandy beach is ideal for both kids and adults. Many toys for kids and floaties will be provided. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit, where you can eat and sing while gazing up at the northern sky.
. If you're thinking about grilling, fire up our gas grill for a truly unforgettable feast. There’s so much more to discover outside, but we’ll let some surprises await your arrival.
**Now, let’s talk about the house:** It was one of the most viral homes ever featured on Zillow and has been showcased in numerous TV shows and media outlets.
The great room will transport you into another dimension. You might feel like you’re visiting your favorite Rainforest Cafe, entering a scene from Jumanji, or revisiting your childhood memories of the Flintstones.
Whatever the case may be, any stress from the outside world will melt away in the warmth of the sun streaming through the 20-foot south-facing windows and skylights. Enjoy watching the koi fish swim in the ponds, spending time under the banana trees, or googling the various live plants—this is truly a special place.
Right off the great room is the most unique indoor pool you will ever experience. With a depth of around 5 feet, this pool is perfect for kids and adults alike, offering hours of fun regardless of the weather. We maintain the pool temperature between 86 degrees.
After all that play, you’ll probably be ready to eat. Our fully stocked kitchen is equipped to meet all your culinary needs, whether you’re preparing a gourmet meal or just cooking frozen pizzas. With seating for 16 around the dining room and kitchen, you can enjoy great conversations and plenty of laughter.
Be sure to admire the 16 handcrafted custom butterfly chairs—they are truly one of a kind. Right off the kitchen/dining area, there is a first-floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom for those who want to be close to the food or may have mobility issues.
Four separate staircases lead to the second level, where you will find five bedrooms, each one more unique than the last. We use high-end boutique hotel linens and pillows in every bedroom, ensuring a peaceful night’s rest.
Upstairs, there is a TV room where you can catch your favorite movie or cheer on your sports team with a complimentary YouTube TV subscription. Additionally, there is an epic game room filled with various games for you to compete against friends and family.
The game and TV room includes a kitchenette for snacks, as well as an authentic vintage popcorn maker with all the fixings to create a true movie theater experience. If you enjoy card and board games, we have over 50 games to choose from.
Every inch of these 17 acres and 6,000 square feet is designed to create fun and special memories. After the challenges of the pandemic, we can all agree that the memories created with friends and loved ones are among life’s greatest joys and blessings—more valuable than any amount of money.
I (Adrian) would be honored to have you as my guests. If you have questions or special requests, please reach out and ask. You’ll feel like you’re away from the city, but you’re actually very close. We are just 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and 90 minutes from the north side of Chicago.
There ’s a Costco, Target, Walmart, and many other grocery stores within a 7-minute drive of our home.
With a property of this size and magnitude, it’s an ongoing process, and we will continue to evolve and improve it over time based on our guests' feedback.
Please note that due to the custom design of this home, there are many uneven and hard surfaces where you could land if you trip and fall. The pool is not your typical standard pool, and the surrounding pool deck can become slippery when wet.
**Sleeping Arrangements:**
- **Bedroom #1 (first floor with nearby bathroom):** 1 queen - **Bedroom #2 (second-floor castle):** 2queen (1 up the ladder) and 1 twin - **Bedroom #3 (second-floor blue room with en-suite bathroom):** 1 queen - **Bedroom #4 (second-floor mammoth room with en-suite bathroom):** 1 queen - **Bedroom #5 (second floor):** 2 queen beds and 1 twin with shared bathroom near Bedroom #6.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Private events can be approved for additional fee
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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, lock the doors and return the keys
Remove pool toys and covers the pool
Do not move furniture around.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 4485236vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Private events can be approved for additional fee
Long-term renters welcome
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
New Berlin
New Berlin is home to this holiday home. The Rave-Eagles Club is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Milwaukee County Zoo and Wisconsin State Fair Park. Consider Zoofari Conference Center for a night out or Frame Park Formal Gardens if you're travelling with kids.
Does 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18 on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$4,335, 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.
Is 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 17-acre hunting/fishing grounds, indoor pool, hot tub, private lake, sleeps 18 located?
This family-friendly New Berlin holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Carroll University, Frame Park Formal Gardens and Prairieville Park. Monkey Joe's and Waukesha Springs Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
If you are looking for something different, this is the place. What a fantastic time my family and friends had here. We only stayed up for a day but could have stayed for a week. We will definitely be back again.
Keith H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
I‘M glad uou en uour stay at tge jungle house. Uiu are an exe guest And yiure welc back anytime
We spent 2 nights here for a bachelor party, the house was more than perfect size. They had the indoor heated pool, a downstairs game room and a 2nd kind of living room upstairs. The house had everything you were looking for to have a good time, only recommendation would be a deep clean but understand it would be hard to keep up with this with how the place is laid out, overall a great experience. Thank you!
This house is definitely a unique treasure. We took our Girl Scout troop here to celebrate. The property definitely has something for everyone. We caught and released some big fish down by the pond, and the girls liked catching frogs. The beautiful landscape made a perfect atmosphere for an outdoor fire. The girls loved the bunk bed, game room, tv room, and of course the pool! The girls kept calling it the jungle oasis with all the beautiful plants.
Caitlin B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Erin H.
29 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
While the house is very unique and a sight to see, the lack of attention to detail with cleanliness and upkeep is what really impacted the rating of our overall stay. The host was extremely accommodating with our check-in, but the property itself needs some attention. It was very evident that the place had not been touched or looked after in some time upon our arrival. The grass in the yard was long, and there were sliders and bugs everywhere in the house and including all over the beds. There is also a wasp nest that we did inform the host about. When we informed the host of our concerns specifically with the bugs he said it was, I quote, “impossible”. Pretty disappointed that we did not receive any apology or offer to have someone come out to clean immediately. With a bit more love and attention this could be a 5/5. Some tips for anyone looking to stay here: the bedrooms are almost all (with the exception of two) open-air and other people need to be walked through to access other rooms. Not ideal if you’re looking for any privacy. Because the bedrooms are open air it is also very hot, humid, and bright. Pack a fan and an eye mask.
Erin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Im Sorry the house didnt meet your standards. We try very hard To maintan it and improve it . Due Tonthe location of the house between a forest sureound bY a lake and pond its almo impo notbto enccunter insects. We have Continous mosquito and pest control and thw cleaning crew and management tries hard ti shiels the guests from
Thome encounters. We are very did with the review that affects Negatively. Best wishes
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