Escape to the charming Iron Ore Retreat, nestled in a serene neighborhood near downtown Oconomowoc. With its whimsical backyard, fire pit and outdoor living spaces with inspirational views of nearby lakes, this pet-friendly retreat is perfect for family getaways or romantic escapes. Enjoy modern comforts like gleaming hardwood floors and tall ceilings.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
The current price is ¥31,738
¥31,738
¥73,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes
✨Welcome to the Iron Ore Retreat: Your Upscale Oconomowoc Sanctuary
Perfectly located for wedding weekends, lake getaways & downtown stays, this stylish home puts you minutes from top wedding venues, multiple lakes & Oconomowoc’s charming downtown while giving you space to relax & gather.
Spend your days exploring nearby lakes, trails, & shops, then wind down with a glass of wine by the fire pit. Your furry friend is also welcome in on the fun- the Iron Ore is pet friendly!
Traveling with a larger group? Check out our other area listings on our host profile.
Experience one of Oconomowoc’s most loved homes. Whether you’re here to celebrate a wedding, explore the 22,000-acre Kettle Moraine State Forest, or enjoy a peaceful lake getaway, the Iron Ore Retreat offers a curated blend of modern style and historic charm.
As a Guest Favorite, we pride ourselves on providing a seamless, 5-star experience for families, wedding parties, and furry friends alike.
💍The Ultimate Wedding Guest Hub Planning a weekend for the big day? We are perfectly positioned near the area’s premier venues: - The Carriage House / Lac La Belle: 5 minutes - The Commodore: 6 minutes - Golden Mast / Red Circle Inn: Under 15 minutes
🏠The Home: Stylish, Airy, & Fully Equipped The Iron Ore features stylish decor and thoughtful touches across two levels: - Gourmet Gathering: A fully stocked kitchen with a custom built-in dining nook and a large island (seating for 3) makes morning coffee and group brunches a breeze. - The Coffee Bar: A dedicated, fully stocked station to jumpstart your mornings. - Primary Suite (2nd Floor): King Bed + luxurious en-suite bathroom. - Bedroom 2 (2nd Floor): Queen Bed. - Bedroom 3 (1st Floor): Queen Bed. - Extra Space: A comfortable Queen pull-out sleeper in the family room. - Entertainment: Family room stocked with games for all ages and an HD TV for movie nights.
🔥Whimsical Outdoor Living: Our backyard is designed for memories. - The Fire Pit: Kick back by our whimsical solar-lit fire pit. Firewood is provided year-round, and we include a complimentary S'mores kit (Spring, Summer, and early Fall)! - Outdoor patio: Enjoy outdoor seating, a propane grill, and a picnic table for al-fresco dining.
📍Prime Location - Walkable: Less than 1 mile to downtown Oconomowoc’s dining, shops, and boardwalk. - Lakeside: Two lakes are within walking distance—perfect for a morning stroll to Lac La Belle beach. - Day Trips: Easy access to Milwaukee (30 mins), Madison (1 hr), or Chicago (2 hrs).
🐶 Looking to bring your furry friend? Up to 2 dogs are allowed. Crate as needed. Please pick up after your dog outside. Dog owners are asked to cover the furniture and bedding with provided blankets. An extra $100 cleaning fee is charged, if dog hair is found on couches, beds or the dog is not cleaned up after, inside or outside.
🚂A Note on the Neighborhood We are located in a quiet residential "No Horn" zone. While the backyard does back up to tracks, trains do not blow whistles here.
🗓️Looking for a longer stay this winter or spring? Our stylish home in a quiet neighborhood is perfect for extended stays. Reach out for special seasonal pricing!
The Iron Ore Retreat is a non-smoking residence which includes any kind of smoking (vaping, cigars, e-cigarettes, etc.).
Guest access The entire home is private and you will be provided with a key code for entry the day before your check-in. ✅Other things to note There is a pull-out sofa sleeper in the family room downstairs.
The garage and basement are reserved for personal use and will not be available for use during your stay.
The home is in a neighborhood with neighbors nearby. Security camera overlooking driveway and front porch. No cameras facing interior of home.
If you want any additional recommendations of activities, recreation, dining, etc. in the area, we have many local recommendations in our Welcome Book upon your arrival!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
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 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
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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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Oconomowoc is home to this vacation home. Oconomowoc Golf Club and Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Theatre On Main and Oakbrook-Eser Studios and Gallery. Imagination Station and Fowler Lake Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Oconomowoc travel guide
Is Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes?
As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes on Apr 21, 2026 start from ¥31,738, excluding 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?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes located?
Situated in Oconomowoc, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lac La Belle, Theatre On Main, and Oakbrook-Eser Studios and Gallery. Oconomowoc Gallery and Oconomowoc Historical Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Iron Ore Retreat: Near Oconomowoc Wedding Venues, Downtown & Lakes Reviews
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This Iron Ore rental was absolutely fabulous! Everything was top notch. The place was SUPER clean, the beds and bedding very comfortable, and the host provided all the amenities needed, right down to three different ways to have your morning coffee! The hosts were very attentive with quick responses to any questions or requests. We will definitely stay here again if we’re in the Oconomowoc area!
Property is attractive and well maintained. Neighborhood felt very safe and excellent location close restaurants and shops. Oconomowoc looks to be nice little lake town.
The home was exactly how it looks. Online was very clean, beautifully decorated. The furnishings are comfortable. There are so many details to the amenities that just makes this the perfect stay.
I would definitely recommend this VRBO. It was extremely clean, and the owners put extra thought into the decor and the little extras they had available to make sure you had everything you needed and more. I look forward to coming back again and staying at this VRBO.
We were so happy to have such a lovely and clean place to call home during our family’s whirlwind weekend! Jason and Melissa set the perfect stage to host a College Graduation/Mothers Day/Birthday celebration. Their space is gorgeous, spotless and overflowing with amenities. Super close to boutique shopping and restaurants, but located in a quiet neighborhood, loved it! Absolutely recommend!
We stayed at this beautiful home for four nights. It is even better than the photos. It was spotless. There were stacks of towels and plenty of hot water. During a week when the highs were very high we kept cool, no sweat. The hosts responded quickly to our questions. It’s a true five-star property. Go ahead and book it!
We had a wonderful stay at the Iron Ore Retreat while visiting family who live about a 5-min walk away over the holidays. The hosts have so much attention to detail that made our stay easy and pleasant. The WiFi password was posted in multiple places throughout the property, there was plenty of coffee and creamer, spare blankets in the living room to relax with, extra towels in the bathroom, wine opener and glasses and everything we could need in the kitchen. The WiFi was fast. The padlock to access the property was easy to use. The bed was comfortable. The home was super clean and beautifully decorated.
We loved that home was updated with modern heating (which worked great) and a new kitchen and bathrooms, but retains some of its original vintage character.
Checkout was easy, I’ve stayed at places that require a lot of cleaning/checkout instructions, but checkout at the Iron Ore Retreat was simple and convenient.
We liked the location - you can walk to downtown Oconomowoc. Thanks for the wonderful stay, we hope we’ll be back!
Clean, cozy and convenient for walks dowtown! Stayed a week- Loved all of the special touches- including lots of towels, keurig pods and the smores basket! Thank you for a liovely stay in Oconomowoc.
My wife and I and our Shih-Tzu stayed here for three nights and it was an extremely pleasant stay. The home is nicely decorated, very clean, and very well stocked. We even had a fire (wood provided) on the final night and made S'mores (kit also provided) which was very fun. Absolutely no complaints, and we would definitely stay here again.
The home was beautiful and well stocked. The host was also very responsive when we had a question about the internet connection and the TV. Finally, as happens in Wisconsin, it snowed. All walkways were cleared before we even needed them. Perfect weekend.
We loved our stay. The house was amazing, beautiful, equipped with everything, and close to everything. The hosts were responsive and very kind. Thank you!
This was a great property for our stay in Oconomowoc for a family reunion. The home has been recently renovated, including all new appliances in the kitchen. The entire home was clean and well stocked with everything you might need. The fire pit, gas grill, and picnic table in the back yard were great for a Father's Day cookout with our family. Lastly, it's a short walk to all of the restaurants and bars in downtown Oconomowoc. We will be back when we visit Oconomowoc again.
This was the perfect place for our family group of six adults. The house is in great shape, the owners/managers were immediately responsive to a couple basic questions, and instructions were clear and easy. Air conditioning worked beautifully, we never ran out of hot water, and all appliances are new and in great shape. The kitchen is fantastic, rightly shown as the highlight, and was perfect for breakfasts. (We had lunch and dinner every day at a family home 10 minutes away). I grew up in the area as a kid, and Oconomowoc - while still very much small-town America - has grown nicely with a relatively large range of shops, restaurants, and coffee shops, and a sizeable grocery store is only a five minute drive away. The central part of town is a short walk from the house. The only real caution I offer would be if you have younger kids who need to be supervised: the backyard is fairly spacious, but there is an active train line just beyond it. Would we stay here again? Absolutely!