Camp Wandawega: Hillhouse

Entire cottage in Elkhorn, Wisconsin

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Tereasa & David
  1. Superhost
  2. 15 years hosting

Listing highlights

Right on Lake Wandawega

Steps from Lake Wandawega, with a private beach, swim rafts, piers, and hiking trails all on-site

Wood-burning fireplace and deck

A wood-burning fireplace anchors the open-plan main level, with an expansive deck and campfire site outside

A place guests call magical

Guests describe Wandawega as magical, with many returning and calling it an unforgettable experience
The Hillhouse sits on the hilltop overlooking Camp Wandawega. It is a modern renovation of a 1930s summerhouse. While it maintains the original footprint and some of the vintage charm, it offers more modern comforts & amenities than our other accommodations. The main level is all open plan, and includes a living room, a large fully outfitted kitchen, wood burning fireplace, open dining room, bathroom and expansive deck. 2 bedrooms and a full bath downstairs. And a lofted bedroom upstairs.

The space
Headcount is limited to the 6 people staying overnight, unless separate arrangements are made to make sure your plans align with acceptable use (not for parties or events). Hillhouse also has a dedicated outdoor grill, dining area, and campfire site.

WHAT YOU GOTTA KNOW: We still behave more like a private friends & family retreat than a “proper” destination. So bear with us as our innkeepers hats still don’t fit great. If you require an immediate response, and lots of hand-holding, Wandawega might not be the best fit for you.

OK, you've been warned : )

LETS GET REAL: Folks aren’t booking accommodations here as much as they’re accessing an old school summer camp experience, with the gamut of self-guided activities: archery, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, tennis, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, etc. Everything is included, and it’s all DIY. Watch the orientation film on our site to kick off your stay.

THIS IS NOT THE FINE PRINT. (this is the LARGE gotta-read-it-to-the-end PRINT).

MANDATORY READING for all campers before we accept your booking: THE “M.O.L.E.” aka The Manifesto Of Low Expectations available on our home page

SPECIAL HELP. The Airbnb calendar shows our most up-to-date avails. We’re totally DIY booking on a first come, first serve basis, so we don’t field emails, DMs, texts, calls or smoke signals outside of airbnb, unless you’re looking for a private all-camp rental.

MUST COMPLETE: All campers must sign the RELEASE & ACTIVITY WAIVER upon check in. A link will also be sent when you book, a mandatory read before showing up, so we can answer any questions in advance.

COMMUNAL SPACES: private lakefront, beach, piers, swim rafts, sports fields, treehouse, hiking trails, etc. (Be good scouts, & be considerate of your fellow camper’s peace and personal space).

FOOD. Check out “Food & Drink” under the VISIT tab on our website.

ASK FIRST. Friends, we don’t rent through Airbnb for commercial photo shoots or ticketed retreats (shoot us an email if that’s what you’re looking for).

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Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Lake view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 102 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Other than Camp Wandawega, this is a quiet residential lakeside community, so we expect our guests to be respectful of the community as well as the natural and historic assets.

Meet your host

Superhost
682 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
15 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: University of Illinois
Camp Wandawega: Dedicated to the Simple Pleasures of a Simpler Time. Recognized by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places.

Tereasa & David is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Tereasa
  • Riley

Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within a day
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