Secluded WI River Getaway w/ Hot Tub near Skiing

Entire cabin in Portage, Wisconsin

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Meg
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Get away from daily routines & refresh by the Wisconsin River at your private & peaceful retreat located near Devil's Lake, Cascade Ski & Devil's Head Ski/Golf Resorts & WI Dells. Perfect for families w/ 9 beds, 8 person Hot Tub, 6 Kayaks (May-Oct), Ping Pong, Foosball, Darts & Outdoor Games. The modern spacious design is filled w/ natural light, luxury comforts & new furnishings w/ Chef’s Kitchen, Weber Grill, Fireplace & Solo Stove. Ask us about nearby River Islands or day trips to ski/hike.

The space
Origami House is designed as a modern artist’s home on a private 2.5 acre lot in the quiet Shire Wood subdivision. The land is beautiful and peaceful with over 250 feet of of level riverfront access. The house is an architectural delight with big windows, clean lines, simple details and lots of space.

OUTDOOR AREA: Spacious screened porch, private patio, 8 person hot tub, flat backyard play area, walking path to Wisconsin River, 6 kayaks (May-Oct), fire pit (wood provided upon request), gas grill (propane provided), private acreage, river views, and forest surroundings. Send Meg an Airbnb message if you would like wood provided.

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel stove/oven range & refrigerator, large open layout, breakfast bar seats 4, coffee maker, espresso maker (Bialetti), toaster, blender, mixer, microwave, cooking essentials (flour, oatmeal, olive oil, coffee, spices, etc.), cooking utensils, dishware, flatware, glassware, bar glasses, and cocktail mixer

INDOOR SPACE: Open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds (2 King and 4 Queen), 3 sofa beds (1 King and 2 twin), finished concrete floors, flat-screen 2 smart TVs, lots of natural light with large windows, modern fireplace, dining table seats 10, great room, game room (ping pong table, foosball, card table, darts, dvds), board games, books, workspace, 3 walk-in showers and 1 shower/tub combo, half bath, and washer/dryer

ACCESSIBILITY: 2 story home, no steps to enter 1st floor, 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on 1st floor, interior stairs required to access 3rd bedroom and 2 more full bathrooms

GENERAL: Keyless entry, Free WiFi, central heat & air conditioning, ceiling fans, basic toiletries, hairdryers in all full bathrooms, linens/towels, 3,000 sq ft

SECURITY: 2 exterior security cameras for driveway and courtyard

PARKING: Courtyard and Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer and boat parking allowed on-site. Send Meg an Airbnb message if the 3 vehicle limit is a challenge for you.

Guest access
You are invited to use everything on the property except for the detached garage.
8 person Hot Tub is available all year.
6 Kayaks on stand are available May through October, please send an Airbnb message to Meg.
We encourage you to stay on the manicured lawn and path to the Wisconsin River.

Other things to note
You can check out our Host Guidebook in the Location section of our listing for a map, description, and pictures of many things listed below.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area (14 min), Ice Age National Scenic Trail (20 min), Devil’s Lake State Park (25 min)

ON THE WATER: Wisconsin River Access (0 min), Moon Valley Boat Ramp (18 min), Devil's Lake Watercraft Rentals - kayaks, paddleboats, paddleboards (25 min), Dells Boat Tours & Dells Watersports Boat Rentals - Ski boats, pontoons, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, (26 min), Lake Wisconsin Watersports - jet skis, pontoons, paddleboards (27 min), Beaver Springs Fishing Park (28 min), Rivers Edge Bait Shop and Boat Rentals (29 min)

THINGS TO SEE & DO: Tumbled Rock Brewery (23 min), Balanced Rock Winery (25 min), Driftless Glen Distillery (25 min), Fitz's On The Lake - restaurant, bar, live music (26 min), Circus World Museum (26 min), Lucky's On The Lake - restaurant, bar, live music (27 min), J. Henry & Sons Bourbon Tasting Room & Farm (27 min), Wollersheim Winery & Distillery (29 min)

WISCONSIN DELLS ADVENTURE: Kalahari Indoor Water Park (25 min), Great Wolf Lodge (26 min), Wild West Water Park (27 min), Wild Waterdome Water Park (28 min), Tommy Bartlett Exploratory (28 min), Noah's Ark Waterpark (30 min), Wizard Quest (31 min), Mt. Olympus Parks (31 min)

DOWNHILL SKIING: Cascade Mountain (14 min), Devil's Head Resort (14 min)

GOLF: Devil's Head Resort (14 min), Baraboo Country Club (25 min), Portage Golf Club (26 min), Lodi Golf Club (27 min), Pinseekers (28 min), Pirates Cove Adventure Golf Club (29 min), Lake Wisconsin Country Club (29 min), Wild Rock Golf Club (30 min)

NEARBY TOWNS: Merrimac (14 min), Portage (14 min), Dekorra (25 min), Baraboo (26 min), Wisconsin Dells (31 min), Madison (49 min)

AIRPORT: Dane County Regional Airport - MSN (36 min), General Mitchell International Airport - MKE (105 min)

There are local government conditions and restrictions associated with this Tourist Rooming House in order to maintain a predominantly single family, owner-occupied character of the surrounding area.

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River view
Waterfront
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Fast wifi – 359 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Where you’ll be

Portage, Wisconsin, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The upscale neighborhood is tucked away, quiet and peaceful. Nearly every single family home has 2+ acres of land bordering the Wisconsin River with easy access river islands and to Lake Wisconsin. The design focus for the neighborhood is sustainability of the natural environment so current and future generations of humans and wildlife could cohabit peacefully.

Meet your host

Superhost
112 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Brian and I are a couple of Illinois transplants loving life here in Wisconsin. We are raising four busy kids in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm