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Family and pet friendly house in beautiful Sandy Knoll County Park!

Holiday home in West Bend with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Front door entrance
Back deck
Living room and fireplace
Kitchen area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Regner Park
  • Place, Shalom Wildlife Zoo
  • Place, Washington County Fair Grounds
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Family and pet friendly house in beautiful Sandy Knoll County Park!

The Sandy Knoll House is a gem with so much to offer. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, there's plenty of space for everyone. The large kitchen comes fully equipped with all your cooking essentials. You'll love the cozy living spaces on both the upper and lower levels. Step out onto the balcony to take in the wooded view, or gather around the fire pit in the backyard for a relaxing evening. Plus, you'll appreciate the convenience of the attached garage and onsite laundry units. If you're in need of a comfortable and inviting place to stay, this house is sure to exceed your expectations.

The house is located in Sandy Knoll County Park. All of the county park amenities are available to house occupants. Enjoy the small pond and beach area, playgrounds, disc golf course and pro shop, and 8 acre dog park. Many miles of trails are available for all seasons. Children will have fun on both playground areas with one located very near the house.

Well behaved pets are welcome for an additional fee. We ask that if pets are to be left alone in the house that they be crated. Dogs are not allowed on furniture or in beds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house or in the garage.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Bend

Located in West Bend, this holiday home is in a rural area. Eisenbahn State Trail and Sunburst Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit West Bend Labyrinth Garden and Shalom Wildlife Zoo. Kettle Moraine Ice Center and Washington County Fair Grounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Bend, WI

What's nearby

  • Regner Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • West Bend Labyrinth Garden - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Shalom Wildlife Zoo - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Kettle Moraine Ice Center - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Washington County Fair Grounds - 17 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wallace Lake Supper Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hair Of The Dog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eddies Lake House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and pet friendly house in beautiful Sandy Knoll County Park! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Family and pet friendly house in beautiful Sandy Knoll County Park! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and pet friendly house in beautiful Sandy Knoll County Park! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and pet friendly house in beautiful Sandy Knoll County Park! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lac Lawrann Conservancy, Eisenbahn State Trail and St. Agnes Historic Convent and School. Regner Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Peaceful Independence Day

Beautiful setting! My grandson enjoyed the swimming pond(except for the biting flies). It was very quiet and peaceful especially for a holiday weekend. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Fun spot to play and gather

Visiting family was easy at this fun rental with a great dog park and frisbee golf course right outside!! We really enjoyed our time in West Bend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

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

Great space for Family for Christmas

Great location and property perfect for family with children would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

If you disc golf this is the perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

April 2025

Stayed with family while in town for a Celebration of Life and was pleased. Very spacious, upstairs couch and beds have been updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Disc Golf Ranger Station

The place was awesome. We went for a yearly disc golf trip and loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

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

Fun local getaway!

We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Our 4th of July get a way place!

This was our 4th visit to the Ranger House, and we will be back next year! We come to visit family , bringing family with us. And have enjoyed every visit.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randi K.

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

2023 Kremer Vacation

Another year spent at this lovely VRBO. We really enjoyed it and it’s always so welcoming. Can’t wait till next year
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect Weekend

We rented this for our wedding weekend. We had some family coming in from out of town. The place was amazing. Super clean and comfortable! Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

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

Wedding at the barn.

We stayed at the ranger house since we rented the barn at sandy knoll for our wedding. The ranger house is great and a must if you are planning to rent the barn at sandy knoll for any events!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

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

Great place to land!

We were visiting family nearby and needed a place to land in the evenings. Though we felt we didn’t thoroughly enjoy what the location had to offer, it was a great place to begin and end our days. Very clean. Lovely setting in the woods. We will very likely return our next visit up!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tristan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very Good Experience

Everything about the stay was good, although the instructions for how to find the house were confusing as the house was inside a park with other buildings with the same address. I also suggest including contact phone numbers on the advance instructions. Since no numbers were provided in advance, I emailed to get a phone number just in case and none was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Love the location & space. Great for family time.

This is our second stay @ the Ranger House, our first visit was two years ago. The property is slightly scruffy this year. We added to the pot/pan supply to assist in cooking for a family. The living room carpet needs cleaning, there are areas where previous guests have spilled/soiled. The futon is missing, so sleeping at this time is limited to 6 in beds. The park location is great, our family living nearby joined us for evenings of visiting.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ranger House West Bend Wi

Very relaxing stay Sam the property manager was excellent and helpful. Television was extremely difficult to operate as well as WIFI. Needs curtains and blinds on sliding door for privacy. Beyond this very well maintained grounds and so convenient to West Bend. I added a night and having a problem trying to pay for last night. We plan on returning if these issues can be resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You should advertise it as “a cabin in the woods”. We didn’t know the area so it was all quite a fantastic surprise. Also let renters know that the park signs call it “the Ranger’s Home”.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin-like setting with simple amenities and lovely surroundings. Perfect for people attending events at Sandy Knoll. A few minor suggestions to share to owners : check appliances are in working order before renting . Wash machine, coffee maker and iron need replacement or repair. Would recommend as a cozy place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah S.

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

Amazing

The Ranger Station is a great place to stay when visiting West Bend. The location gives privacy at night but located in a park with many available daytime activities. Close to numerous stores for any needed items. Also close to Old Downtown, an easily wallable area with many stores and great restaurants. It was our second time renting and will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

Missing some things

We had yet another perfect-weather weekend and enjoyed the firepit each day. Traffic bond has been added over the past several years, making it safer and more comfortable to sit around. Josh Hamm organized a Space Race Disc Golf round, hugely aporeciated by our family. The items that spell "Welcome" were orovided 5 years ago and are no longer. We ran out of TP - no extra rolls.No kitchen towels, no dishcloths or facecloths, few hand towels. No bedding for the futon; no extra bedding at all, such as the blankets, throws, and couch cover for a pet. Also no kleenex was provided
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Russ S.

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

Excellent Location

We've stayed here multiple times, and the house and it's location work out very well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyles H.

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

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Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne S.

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

great spot

This ranger house is in a beautiful location and with 2.5 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms plus extra space, it is perfect for a family or group. Everything was very clean. The location in the park/woods is lovely. Our only issues were that there was no dish soap or dishwasher soap left for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

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

Dated BUT awesome!

The entire house could use a facelift, but functionally I couldn't ask for more at that price. The location was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

Disc golf weekend

This is an annual event for us now. Everyone enjoys the disc golf course and the trails. We have also lucked out with beautiful weather the past two years and have spent hours around the fire, playing croquet and tossing footballs with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sophia

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Washington County Parks Department owns and operates this 267-acre park. The Sandy Knoll Ranger House was constructed in 1975 for the purpose of housing the resident ranger and family.

Why they chose this property

The long-time resident ranger recently retired making this property available. Washington County hopes that visitors will continue to enjoy the many benefits of staying in the charming house. Use the ranger house as a base camp for hiking, bird watching, skiing, golfing, fishing, geocaching, snowmobiling, or just relaxing in Sandy Knoll County Park.

What makes this property unique

This quaint, secluded ranger house is located on the southern part of a large 267-acre county park. You will enjoy all seasons visiting this gorgeous property. The county park closes (to everyone except ranger house occupants) at 9:00 pm. Enjoy the absolute silence at a backyard campfire or stargazing into the wee hours of the night.

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