Camp Wandawega: Camp Cabin Cluster

Campsite in Elkhorn, Wisconsin

  1. 9 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. Half-bath
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 on-site

A full camp's worth of activities

Archery, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tennis, shuffleboard, and volleyball are all included

A place guests call magical

Guests describe the setting as magical and highlight the secluded, peaceful feel of the cabin cluster
THIS LISTING…is especially rustic. It’s our most secluded spot, a short hike into the woods to a pair of 100-year old Girls Scout cabins & a canvas platform tent. Your adventure starts the minute you trek your gear from the lot, across the field, up the hill to your campsite. (See the “Manifesto of Low Expectations” on our web site). You have a dedicated outdoor grill, picnic area, Camp Latrine. And it's a short trek to camp showers. You'll be living out of your own coolers.

The space
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 : )

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. By most standards, we have few modern conveniences (some find that charming, others call it hell). We’ve banned the annoying portmanteau “glamping” here because there’s no glamour in a century old lake resort. There is some electricity, but you’ll also probably see critters in your sleeping quarters at some point.

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 site.

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. But be prepared to feef yourself.

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

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Guest access
LATRINE CODE: 262

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Beach access
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Shared sauna
Shared backyard – Not fully fenced
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 41 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

An old school lake community, about 7 miles outside of Elkhorn. About half of the neighborhood homes are year-round residents while the others are summer homes. Please be respectful of the peace of our neighbors.

Meet your host

Superhost
678 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: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
9 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection