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Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells

Friendship accommodation with kitchen

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A cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a wicker chair, and a bookshelf.
A neatly made bed with a green blanket, two pillows with 'hello Sunshine' text, a wall with a circular design, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A hot tub with seating and a fire pit in a backyard with a stone path.
A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a water heater, and a mop and bucket.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Friendship, WI
  • Place, Castle Rock Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chula Vista Waterparks
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Friendship

In Friendship .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Castle Rock Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Northern Bay Golf Course. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Friendship Beach.

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chula Vista Waterparks - 32 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park - 38 min drive - 32.8 miles
  • Noah's Ark Waterpark - 40 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 43 min drive - 41.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dirty Turtle - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Bay - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Carlson's Rustic Ridge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Landing Campground - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buckhorn Bar - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells

Welcome to Hawk’s Shadow Cottage, a cozy retreat surrounded by open fields, fresh air, trees, wondering deer, and a breeze from the nearby lake. Located close to trails, golf courses and fishing spots. Spending a day in the Dells? Come back and unwind in the quiet of nature. Enjoy a peaceful walk to the beach through the neighborhood (and bar!), soak in the hot tub, or relax by the fire. Whether you're with family, friends, or enjoying a romantic getaway, your peaceful escape awaits year-round!

The space
Hawk’s Shadow Cottage is a cozy 1,800-sq-ft A-frame located just a 5-minute walk from Castle Rock Lake beach.

- set on 1 private acre
- A hot tub overlooking the trees, built for six and ready year-round
- Brave Enough? Step Into the Ice Barrel & Recharge!
- 15 min drive to Roche-A-Cri State Park. Trails, petroglyphs, and staircase to the top with views!
- ATV/UTV trails right outside the door—ride straight from the driveway.
Or spend a day at Dyracuse Recreational Park-ATV/UTV and motocross tracks for all skill levels.
- Great fishing (and ice fishing) spots nearby.
- Fat Tire & Regular Biking Trails — Enjoy a sandy ride through vibrant fall colors or a snowy winter adventure on the fat tire trail(open year round!), or explore nearby regular biking paths.
- Love treasure hunting? You’ll find charming antique stores and vintage shops just a few minutes away.
- Dog-friendly (up to 2 medium or 1 large).
- Sleeps up to 9 (7 comfortably)
- 5 min WALK to Castle Rock Lake beach
- Bring the boat and make the most of Castle Rock Lake—boat ramp just 3 minutes away.
- 30 min to Wisconsin Dells
- 15 min to Friendship Lake beach
- 10 min to Pontoon Rental and bars!
- 15min to tubing river adventure
- Golf courses just a short drive
- 10min Northern Bay
- 30min Sand Valley
- 10min Mound View
- 30min Lake Arrowhead GC

Everything’s ready. Just bring your people (and your pups!) and come make some unforgettable memories!

Sleeping Arrangements:
ROOM 1 (downstairs)
- 1 King size bed with Nectar Premier mattress
• Desk + chair – perfect for reading, journaling, or remote work
ROOM 2 (downstairs)
- 1 Full bed + 1 twin
ROOM 3
UPSTAIRS-LOFT (open-concept, no doors, private bathroom):
• 1 Queen bed with a Tempurpedic mattress for dreamy sleep
• Futon Sofa (71" good for 2 kids or 1 shorter adult)


Fully Equipped Kitchen Includes:
• Oven & stovetop
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Kettle
• French press & drip coffee maker
• Large Fridge with ice maker
• Blender
• Slow cooker
• Coffee maker, toaster, cookware, dishes & utensils
• Wine glasses
• Pots and pans

A bathroom with a bathtub on each level

• Washer & dryer combo (1st level)
• Fresh towels provided.
• Towel warmer in upstairs bathroom for cozy comfort.
• Hair dryer
• Hair straightener
• Light-up mirrors for perfect grooming

Dining Room:
Enjoy meals and moments together in the bright dining area adjacent to the kitchen and living space. With seating for 6 at the table plus 3 at the kitchen island, it’s the perfect spot to connect over good food and great conversation.

•A 70-inch Smart Roku TV is set up opposite the sofa for streaming your favorite shows.

Outdoor Area & Backyard Trail
Step outside and enjoy everything nature has to offer.
• Spacious deck with comfy seating — perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails (!)
• Private hot tub under the stars (no cameras on backyard!)
• Firepit with Adirondack chairs for cozy nights — firewood provided
• Blackstone griddle
• Yard games for all ages

Parking
Free spacious parking is available right in the driveway. Please note the driveway is unpaved, so take care when driving, especially during the winter months.

Dog-Friendly
We love dogs and welcome your furry friends! We provide bowls for food and water. Please keep pets off the furniture and ABSOLUTELY no dogs on the linens. If your dog really wants to get on the bed at night, please bring your own a thick blanket to protect the bedding. Supervise them outside and clean up after them.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire cottage and the 1-acre property, except for the owner’s closet under the stairs and the left-wall cabinet in the laundry room.

Other things to note
Few house rules/notes

-Hawk’s Shadow Cottage is surrounded by Wisconsin nature and located on a quiet street in a vacation homes neighborhood. It’s common to see deer wandering through the property. The yard is not fenced so we recommend keeping an eye on kids and have dogs on leash when outside to avoid any trouble.

-there is 1 security camera in front
No camera on backyard

-self check in with keypad
Pin code will be send on the day of check in
Door with the keypad is located on the righ side of the cottage

-Owners/hosts are not responsible for any injuries, illness or accidents that may occur while on the premises or its facilities.

-The owners/hosts are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guests

- No support bar in the shower and no handrail on the stairs to the hot tub.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Lock bikes together and cover
Scrape and clean blackstone grill and apply wax
Start 1st load of laundry with towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells to the airport?

This cottage is 37 mi (53-min drive) away from the Wisconsin Rapids, WI (ISW-South Wood County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells to the beach?

This cottage is 9.1 mi (19-min drive) from Friendship Beach.

Does Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cozy A-frame w/HOT TUB, 5min walk to lake, King Bed, 30 min to Dells to downtown Friendship?

This cottage is 6.7 mi away from Friendship.

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