Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

Q: Where is Natures retreat! Lakeside log cabin on 7 acres! Hike, Fish, Swim, Kayak, Spa! located?

This Wautoma cabin is on the beach, 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Nordic Mountain, and within 12 mi (20 km) of ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose and Lunch Creek Vineyard & Winery. Long Lake and Deppe State Wildlife Area are also within 20 mi (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena G.

Jul 19, 2025

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Rest n Relaxation

We had a nice relaxing time. Highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Jul 2, 2023

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Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed the seclusion of the property, the swimming and the cleanliness of the lake, and the huge deck. Perfect for pet owners and families as both our dog and kids loved the time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

May 30, 2023

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Blackberry Lodge

Very special place to stay. The property is beautiful and well cared for by owner. Both peaceful for adults and fun for kids to explore.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

Jan 25, 2023

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Beautiful property

Lovely

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard S.

Mar 11, 2024

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Great cabin in the woods

Had a lovely time in the knotty pine cabin with lovely windows overlooking airy pines. Great porch and porch furniture for napping in the sun. Enjoyed the game cabin too. What a bonus!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., Madison, USA

Sep 2, 2023

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Best Trip Ever

We hated to leave! It is paradise, Lake, stream, lighted trails, bar, no reason to leave. We made memories that will last forever!!! We will be back in the summer!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S., Watertown. Wisconsin

Jan 3, 2023

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Beautiful property

We stayed here for 3 nights over new years. Property was very clean and communication with owner was excellent. Very close proximity to Wautoma and Nordic mountain for skiing. Property had everything we needed. Beautifully set into the woods and a short hike to the lake. The game room / bar area is a very cool little area. Would definitely recommend staying here!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Aug 27, 2024

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Great, hard to find property!

Our family of five (three kids and our dog) enjoyed a long weekend at Blackberry Lodge, and it was great. It’s rare to find a place that offers everything this lodge does – privacy, seclusion in the woods, a lake for fishing and swimming, pet-friendly accommodations, and a beautifully furnished cabin. We spent our days playing cornhole, kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, and canoeing. The Weber grill and cozy porch area were big highlights for us. We briefly used the sauna, but think this would be a great highlight in the fall and winter. This property truly has everything you need to relax and disconnect!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S. W., Crystal Lake, IL

Dec 20, 2023

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Sweet Relief

What a delightful stay! Our group vacationed at this wonderful property to celebrate a 50th birthday. We had the BEST time. From taking walks on the incredible property, to relaxing in the sauna after a long, beautiful day, you cannot go wrong! It was a sweet relief from hectic busy days. Also, on a more practical note, the beds are comfortable and the owner is very responsive. Zero complaints!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ben l.

Nov 12, 2023

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Excellent Cabin getaway

Beautiful property and log cabin. Great location for a weekend away from home for our family of 5 with 3 elementary school aged kids and the dog as well. Cabin felt very tucked away and secluded in nature with no signs of any neighbors from the cabin, yet only a 10 minute drive to town with easy access to groceries or restaurants if desired. The wooded property had a beautiful autumnal appearance and we took advantage of the kayaks and paddleboats, but we'd love to come back in the summer to actually go for a swim in the shallow, clear lake. The place was definitely as described and as pictured. We had no issues throughout our stay, however, I can say that the host Andrew was great with communication quickly responding to texts as we prepared for the stay and welcoming us/checking in once we arrived. Overall the trip was just what we needed and we would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

Jun 15, 2023

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Exploration, Relaxation, and FUN! Blackberry Lodge has it all.

We had such a wonderful stay at Blackberry Lodge, despite the weather being less than ideal during our stay (let’s just say, the fireplace was used and appreciated)! The property was gorgeous with an endless amount of things to do and explore- we didn’t even get to it all. My husband and I came here with our almost 3 year old and could absolutely see us returning as a family again, with another family, or even with a group of friends. We really enjoyed exploring the creek, swimming at the beach (water depth was perfect for our little guy), and appreciated the free use of the kayaks, paddle boat, and other equipment. The owners truly have thought of EVERYTHING and provide many things they don’t have to, which is incredibly generous. Our only recommendation would be to add shades or curtains in the main living space (all bedrooms are equipped with shades/curtains). Though we knew we were safe, we felt a little creeped at night without the ability to fully shut ourselves in, but maybe that’s just us. ABSOLUTELY would return again, highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Apr 12, 2024

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Remote cabin- perfect for kids & dogs!

My husband and I, plus my parent's, two kiddos, and two pups all spent a long weekend at Andrew's cabin. Everything about this place was exactly what we were looking for. As mentioned, it sits on seven acres with plenty of areas to explore. We spent a lot of mornings out on the paddle boats with the kids and pups. The water was obviously a little too cold for us humans, but that didn't stop the pups from taking a dip. The cabin itself is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need including free popcorn! The host also left us blackberry jam, blackberry chocolates, and blackberry flavored water. DELICIOUS! We loved enjoying the fire pit and the game room. Although the cabin feels very remote, the town of Wautoma and nearby smaller towns have plenty to do. Lots of wineries, breweries and eating establishments. We'd love to return to this place when the weather is nice and we can do more swimming. Crystal clear water and shallow enough for our kids to enjoy. Obviously, I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone looking for a weekend getaway- especially if you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

tammy k.

Oct 22, 2024

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Nice home tucked away in the woods.

This is a lovely tucked away in the trees type of home. Lot’s of wild life near the property and cute winding paths and trails. The road leading to the house is like having your own personal tunnel of trees which was nice every time we left and returned to the cabin. I will say this is a secluded house in terms of not seeing other homes nearby but as far as sound it's not all that secluded. There is a nearby house across the creek which you can't see but you can definitely hear if they are "noisy neighbors" which in our case our last couple of days they were. Our peaceful, serenity of mother nature, animal, and tree sounds got drowned out from loud blasting music, banging sounds like they were building something or playing very loud yard games. Thankfully it was just the last couple of days of our trip and not our whole trip. Sound really travels. Communication with Andrew was great he answered all questions, responded promptly and was very courteous. We enjoyed the water toys on the lake too, which was very nice. A few suggestions for the house it can use more storage. A table with some drawers along the wall the staircase is on and a small side table next to the sliding door could be helpful as well. Maybe some more shelves under the two existing one’s and books removed from their current location in kitchen to some shelves. The two beds should switch locations as upstairs is bigger more of a master suite. We enjoyed our trip very much and escaped our hectic city lives.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Jun 9, 2025

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Blackberry Lodge

Outstanding!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Mar 28, 2025

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Perfect property for comfort, fun, and nature loving!

This property and host was my favorite VRBO rental ever. The host was flexible, kind, and responsive. The property was AMAZING, and the lodge had every detail perfect for comfortable enjoyment of nature. Highlights included watching birds and deer at the feeders, walking the trails, watching sunrises and snow fall from the comfy furniture on the covered porch, reading by the fire, kayaking, moving from snow to sauna, playing games in the hut, and quality and affordable dinner at the supper club. The kitchen was well stocked with things most rentals overlook. Comfy beds. Sad we could only stay 2 nights. We plan to return in summer! Thank you for an amazing stay!!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

Mar 10, 2025

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Aces All Around

Great expansive property. Rustic yet modern. Beautiful country and serenity privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Feb 6, 2025

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Lovely cabin retreat

Cozy, up-to-date, well-kept property with great privacy. Perfect for a family or small group. Great communication with the host. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

Dec 1, 2024

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Amazing property

We love the Wautoma area and this property was one of the best we have stayed at! The house is amazing, the land is beautiful, and the property manager was outstanding! We have already booked another stay here because we loved it so much. A defiant booking if you are in the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Nov 12, 2024

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Family Get Together

This Wautoma cabin provided a fabulous venue for our get together with our son and daughter-in-law for a delayed 40th Birthday celebration for our son. We enjoyed fall walks on the property, biking country roads, a fun fire pit, and watching our son and daughter-in-law introduce their dog to the canoe. The owner was very responsive to all of our questions and I look forward to an opportunity for a repeat visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Oct 24, 2024

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Just what we needed!

We absolutely loved our mini vacation! Got out of the craziness and right into tranquility! Beautiful log home with hiking trails and a great little beach. We even went canoeing which is something we haven’t done since high school church youth group trips. Yep, I’m still kinda sore😉. The weather was perfect and so was our stay at BlackBerry Lodge. Can’t wait to bring the family back in the summer! You guys rock!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Oct 24, 2024

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Love this place

This was our second time staying at BlackBerry Lodge, and it was just as amazing as the first stay. We enjoy fishing off the dock- very easy to catch bluegill. The cabin is meticulously clean, the host is always available and check-in is easy. We used the grill both times, and it is wonderful. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William U.

Sep 30, 2024

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Quiet & Relaxing

The property was good, a beautiful original log cabin including contents. Any problems or questions were handled promptly by the owner. Total seclusion with lighted trails through 7 acres and lake access.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie Z.

Sep 19, 2024

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Something for everyone

Place is as advertised. Andrew provides a comprehensive welcome document to ensure you are aware of guest expectation but also neat insights. I would recommend bring your own toiletries and extra paper towels. This place is designed to accommodate the whole family and it was so dog friendly. My dog had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Sep 9, 2024

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Great family time

Beautiful property at a wonderful location. Excellent family time. Enjoyed by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Jul 10, 2024

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Fun Family Getaway

The lodge was very clean and homey. A quiet and relaxing location. Loved going in the lake and taking the kayaks out! Also enjoyed the grill. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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