Summer Woods Family Retreat w Game Room - Near Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake & Dells | House in Portage

Enjoy a peaceful getaway on a wooded 2.5-acre lot near WI Dells, Devil’s Lake & Mirror Lake State Parks, and Cascade Mountain. Perfect for families, nature lovers, or your next reading or writing retreat. Highlights include a Pac-Man Arcade (new), electric fireplace, indoor/outdoor games, yoga/flex space, and a dedicated workspace. Baby-friendly amenities provided. With 3 bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a BBQ grill and fire table on the deck, it’s the perfect home base for year-round adventure.
This spacious two-story home with a finished basement is tucked in the hills and sits on a private, wooded 2.5-acre lot bordering a nature preserve—ideal for families, nature lovers, or a quiet creative retreat. Each level offers its own charm and comfort.
Come hike, golf, ski, climb, boat, or birdwatch then call this place home for the night... all just minutes from the interstate! Escape from the city, work from "home away from home" and bring the kids for endless family fun at nearby attractions:
- Lost Lake State Natural Area ~5 Minutes
- Cascade Ski Resort ~10 Minutes
- Portage ~12 Minutes
- Devils Head Ski & Golf Resort ~15 Minutes
- Baraboo ~20 Minutes
- Devils Lake State Park ~25 Minutes
- Wisconsin Dells ~30 Minutes
- Mirror Lake State Park ~30 Minutes
- Christmas Mountain Ski ~30 Minutes
- Madison ~40 mins
Bedrooms (Sleeps 6)
- Main Floor Bedroom: King bed, 43" Roku TV, dresser, two white noise machines, closet with hangers, and easy access to the Main Floor Bathroom.
- Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen bed with a writing desk (your dedicated workspace), white noise machine, 1 tower swivel fan, and closet with hangers. NEW minis split AC/heater in this room.
- Upstairs Bedroom 2: Two full-size beds, 43" Roku TV, two white noise machines, 1 tower swivel fan, and closet with hangers. NEW mini split AC/heater in this room.
- Additional Sleeping: Basement sofa bed (queen) and a full-size self-inflating air mattress available.
All bedrooms feature room-darkening curtains and white noise machines to support restful sleep.
Bathrooms (2 Full Baths)
This home is outfitted with 2 bathrooms each with newly updated curbed (4" step) walk-in showers with fresh towels, make-up wash cloths, and essentials.
- Main Floor Bath: Walk-in shower, fresh towels, laundry hamper, and essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hair dryer). Toddler potty seat in drawer.
- Basement Bath: Walk-in shower, essentials (shampoo, conditioner, body soap), laundry hamper, heating light (flip wall switch) and first-aid kit in medicine cabinet. Baby bathtub (for newborn–24 months) in closet.
Kitchen & Dining
Make your favorite meals in our open-concept kitchen with stunning views of the surrounding woods. It is fully equipped with dinnerware for 8, cookware & utensils, baking sheets, blender, toaster, microwave, Indoor Smore’s Making Set, food storage containers, essentials (spices, oil).
- Keurig, drip coffee, French press & pour-over available (filters and some pods provided)
- There is a dishwasher. We limit guests to 2 dishwashing cycles per stay (additional cycles available for stays over 7 nights). Pods provided.
The dining table seats 6 and connects easily to the living area, creating a seamless family space.
Sitting Room (Main Floor)
Features a large, picturesque window with wooded views. Great place to enjoy your morning coffee, mingle, read/write, and birdwatch!
Basement: Flex & Fun Space
This finished basement is designed for fun, relaxation, or remote work.
Highlights include a 65" Roku Smart TV, an electric fireplace, Pac-Man arcade with 12 games, Giant Connect Four, board games, books, kid toys (including baby books/toys), yoga/flex area with mats, table that doubles as a second dedicated workspace, sofa bed, queen air mattress (in closet). Perfect for family movie nights or gaming. We also provide slippers so you can stay cozy!
Outdoor Lounging
Step onto the new deck and enjoy a 2-burner BBQ grill (propane and grilling utensils provided - utensils in Kitchen cabinet), a gas fire table (propane provided), Seating for 6 with umbrella, Outdoor games like cornhole, ladder toss, and giant Jenga (stored in Laundry Room).
NOTE: Deck and patio furniture, including grill and fire table are only available April 1 - October 31.
Surrounded by mature trees and bordered by a nature preserve, it’s peaceful, private, and perfect for unwinding.
Family & Baby-Friendly Amenities
We want our tiniest guest to feel at home! Enjoy access to a mini crib (3" firm mattress, waterproof cover, sheets - located under bed of Main Bedroom), pack-n-play (located in Basement closet), baby gates (located in Laundry Room), baby bathtub (located in Basement Bathroom closet), Toddler potty seat (located in Main Floor Bathroom), swing tray booster (located in Main Bedroom closet), Kids' dinnerware and utensils (located in Kitchen cabinet), Toys and books (located in Basement shelving and closet).
Laundry Amenities
- There is a brand new eco-friendly washer and dryer in the Basement. We limit guests to 2 washing cycles per stay (additional cycles available for stays over 7 nights). Pods / dryer sheets provided.
Parking & Access
Gravel driveway with space for 3 vehicles. Note: Moderately steep slope — AWD is recommended in winter!
Professionally Cleaned Before Every Stay!
We want you to feel like you’re arriving at a peaceful, hotel-quality retreat with the comforts of home. After each stay, our home is professionally cleaned to ensure it’s spotless, welcoming, and ready for your arrival.
The $150 cleaning fee helps cover:
- Thorough sanitization of all high-touch surfaces
- Freshly laundered linens and towels
- Deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, and living spaces
- Restocking of essential items like coffee, paper goods, soaps, and more
NOTE: There is a strict 6-person limit (this includes children and infants). This is per state and local requirements.
The MAIN thermostat is set to 68-70 degrees year-round and cannot be adjusted by guests. There are NEW mini split air conditioning / heating units in the top floor bedrooms which guests ARE welcome to use to adjust to the temperature of your preference. We also have ceiling fans and highly efficient tower fans in each bedroom for your added comfort. In the Basement which trends on the cooler side, there is an electric fireplace, slippers, and throw blankets.
Your safety is important to us. For that reason, we've installed exterior security cameras to monitor the driveway, pole building/garage, property line and all entrances to the home. They record video and sound when motion activated. Non-recording noise monitors are used inside (main floor sitting room) and outside (above porch) to enforce state & local required Quiet Hours (10pm - 8am daily). There are also smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers on the premises. There are also fire escape ladders located in each room on the second floor. The staircases inside the home are on the steep side and taller people could potentially bump their head when entering the basement. Please be careful when using all steps/stairs and do not climb or lean on any outside stair / deck railings. Please see rental agreement (house rules) for more information.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By booking with us, Guests assume full responsibility for their own safety and that of their party while on the property. This includes but is not limited to use of stairs (which are steep), outdoor areas, games, and equipment. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children and infants at all times. By booking, Guests agree to release the Host, Property Management, and its associates from any liability for accidents, injuries, or losses that may occur during their stay.
By booking, Guest acknowledges and consents to all House Rules and fees (per Rental Agreement), and any amenity limitations. Any violations of House Rules may result in termination of Guest reservation and claims filed via the Host platform. Guest also acknowledges that any fees or violations collected will be charged via the Host platform.
By booking, Guest also hereby grants permission to charge their original form of payment for their booking and for any additional fees incurred during their stay. Guest agrees that all rental monies and associated fees are subject to the cancellation policy above. Guest also acknowledges their rights to purchase or not purchase travel insurance at their discretion.

Summer Woods Family Retreat w Game Room - Near Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake & Dells is located in Portage. Summer Woods Family Retreat w Game Room - Near Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake & Dells provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, among other amenities. This House features Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Summer Woods Family Retreat w Game Room - Near Devil’s Lake, Mirror Lake & Dells has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Portage has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Portage, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.