Bear's Den- Cottages On Serenity Lake- Beautiful Cottage On Small, Private Lake!

Black River Falls, Wisconsin
$199 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

WE CAN NOW RIDE OUR ATVS/UTVS DIRECTLY FROM OUR PROPERTY!!! YAYYY!

See our other homes on the same property at Vrbo # 1531465 and # 182795! Invite your friends and family to join you for a get together!

We do not normally rent beginning on Sundays but we have a couple weekends coming up that are a pinch between two other rentals and are allowing rentals to begin on the Sunday to give our guests and additional day to stay! Please contact us for details!

We have a 5% discount off the rates during the On-season, during May & September for 2 nights, during the week and 10% off if it is 3 nights or more and does not include a Friday or Saturday. We also have a 10% discount off days during the week, if it is within 7 nights of the visitation dates- please inquire for more details!

We have various 2-3 night dates available but, unless you put in the exact dates, our property will likely not show up. so, email us for a list of available dates.

Enter the driveway of the tall majestic pines that paint the surrounding area around your entrance to open up to a beautiful private lake nestled among mother nature and drive to your chosen cabin/cottage to enjoy the soft whisper of her breath as the breeze whistles through the trees and over the lake.

From inside, enjoy the smell of a fresh, sparkling fire, the flames dancing off the walls as if listening to a favorite song. And enjoy the many pine and custom accents that make you realize you are in the wilderness among mother nature's finest treasures! Enjoy the view through the many custom windows that will make you feel like you are outdoors with the warmth and coziness of still being inside!

From outside, enjoy catching fish that most people only read about, that will leave memories in your children's hearts, as well as your own, not to mention, the deer you see... the porcupines, cardinals, blue jays, raccoons, hawks, owls, fox, beaver, otters, bald eagles or any other numerous wildlife that those who are dedicated to find will! ***Calendar is displayed but please contact owner for current availability!!

Bear's Den is a 2-bedroom/1-bathroom custom home on a small, private lake and has its' own private entrance and the front gate stays locked at all times with only our guests and your guests having the access information making them even more private! Each home has its' own wood-burning fire place, out door hot tub (facing Serenity Lake, your own fire pit and beach so you can swim and fish right from your cottage!!

We have kayak, canoe, paddle board, floating oasis and rowboat rentals available or you are welcome to bring your own.

If you rent for a 2-night stay and it includes a Friday or a Saturday, it is a weekend rate.

Pets are $40 for the first pet, for 2 nights and $10 per night after that. Each additional pet is $20 for the first two nights and $10 per night after that.

Pets are $75 for the first pet for a full week and $50 for each additional pet.


Also, major holidays are a 4-night minimum; minor holidays are a 3-night minimum and the opening rifle deer hunt is a 5-night minimum. We do not rent Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday (and do cannot begin a rental on a Saturday or Sunday) Any other night of the week is fine. Certain dates are a 3-night minimum (including Cranberryfest weekend and the deer rifle hunt, which is a 5-night minimum for the opener and 4-night minimum for the latter half. And when there are 3 nights available between other families or groups staying. Please inquire if you have any questions! Thank you!

***Rates that are listed are beginning rates during the 'Off-season'. Please contact owner for questions.

VERY IMPORTANT!! Because VRBO's format does not allow an accurate break-down of the rates for the on-season, off-season, weeknights, weekends and weekly's-ALL RATES ARE APPROX. Often times, we can offer a better rate than what is depicted as when additional guests are added, it can come out with quite a difference in the rate. So, please contact us for the exact amount depending on your dates, number of guests and which home you would like. IN MOST CASES, IT WILL BE MUCH CHEAPER THAN WHAT the rates will compute through VRBO/in some cases, it will be more. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The rates for additional guests is obviously more during the On-season but VRBO does not have an option for this. Also, for a weekly rental, the 20% offered, does not include the additional guests so the rate you will be quoted will be quite a bit higher than it actually is. Please contact us and we can let you know exactly what the rate is (not including VRBO's fee).

There is a Cancellation Fee of $100 if you cancel after booking, that is separate from VRBO's policy.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    10 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 22, 2021

    Stayed Jun 18, 2021

    loved the peacefull setting on a nice little lake. We purchased paw patrol rod & reel for our 3 year old grand daughter, and she caught the 1st fish. The cabin was perfect for our group of 6. Very clean and nice

  • Kim H.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Cabin was clean and beautiful. The hot tub was a favorite for us.

  • Lynn F.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2026

    Stayed Jan 27, 2026

    We loved it as soon as we opened the door to step into this beautiful private cabin with views of the lake or woods from every window. Host was very accommodating.

  • Caleb L.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    What a beautiful view, everything was great, clean and the hosts were very easy to get ahold of.

  • Chelsea R.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    The host was nice, loved the property and the hot tub. Ve warned about the fireplace, no matter what we did it wouldnt vent and it made the cabin very smokey. That was probably a combo of the fact that it's not a very deep fireplace and also it wasnt very cold outside so the smoke wasnt drawn up. I believe it's a common problem based on the old smoke smell that was present when we arrived. We brought an odor eliminating candle and it helped though. Additionally, the beds werent very comfortable... but I'm extremely sensitive to hard mattresses. Other than that, everything was pleasant! We needed a quick quiet getaway with a hot tub for some injury rehabilitation and it did the trick. Thanks so much!

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Serenity Lake lives up to its name and the bear cottage was beyond our expectations. Peaceful and private setting. Our host was always available and checked in to see if we needed anything during our stay. We enjoyed a relaxing vacation!

  • Raya S.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Communication from host was appreciated and cottage exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be coming back! True hidden gem.

  • Stephanie M.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Very clean. Hot tub was perfect. Space was peaceful and a perfect getaway location!

  • David W.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Fantastic place. It looks like a regular house until you walk in. Then a beautiful cabin

  • J S.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Had a great weekend at Bears Den. The hot tub was a great added bonus after a day of hunting in the area.

  • jennifer l.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    This was a beautiful cabin that the 6 of us enjoyed comfortably! Brian was super easy to get ahold of and had great instructions for the gate key.

  • Austin K.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Host was amazing an very proactive to make sure we were a comfortable an content, very clean an couldn’t ask for much else

  • Jennifer E.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Clean, could have used some additional stocked items in the kitchen. Lots of rules to follow. Beautiful location. Quiet lake.

  • Matt R.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Very peaceful aside from hearing a few guests from other cabins once or twice. The cabin was clean and appointed well, saw some wildlife, various birds, some ducks, a few toads and a small lizard. Owner was communicative and checked that we had everything we needed a few times. He and his daughter showed our family their snakes and even let us hold them for a little while. Overall a good experience.

  • Justin E.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    I wish we could’ve stayed longer but unfortunately I had to swap out the overalls for a suit and tie and back Chicago. The bird songs will be just a dream! My dog Mickey now knows the word canoe and will miss jumping in and out and dozing off while we (my husband as well) lazily paddled around! We (all three!) will definitely be returning! I think we will try to stick with bears den cottage as Mickey will love remembering the property! We had rabbits and ducks and amazing bird sounds. The weather was great but I honestly don’t see rain ruining any!

  • GS

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    They are very friendly

  • Debbie S.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Beautiful cabin in a quiet secluded setting. Host was very accommodating. I was disappointed in the beach. The lake had a lot of slimey weeds at the beaches.

  • Shelby W.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Very private getaway, wonderful weekend stay

  • Katherine J.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed the nature and trails, then relaxed in the hot tub and in front of the fireplace. We will be happy to return!

  • Bruce B.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 9, 2025

    Clean and cozy, very private and comfortable. Cold days...hot tub and fireplace a God send and added to the comfort. Property was very private and quiet which was awesome! Communication with Brian was great even though he was on a road trip responded rapidly to any questions that came up.

  • Jill A.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    It was a beautiful setting to spend Thanksgiving weekend. We had all we needed & were very comfortable

  • Michelle G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    The place was very clean. We were lucky to see the Northern Lights while we were there. Wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Matthew P.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    The rental was as advertised. Good location and property.

  • Andrew & Stephan....

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    My husband and I were moving from Oregon to Ohio and needed a respite and some nature between our long driving days. This place was beautiful and very clean. The owners of the property were very nice and accommodating and very responsive when we had questions and/or needs. We had a lot of fun Just FYI, not a complaint. The only spices are salt and pepper. There are no cooking oils, nor are there things like Saran Wrap, foil, etc. You will need to bring those.

  • Lavonne G.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Relaxing place and has everything we needed.

  • Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    We all had an amazing time and enjoyed every minute!! Fishing, hikes, Hottub, fires, smores and much much more!!!

  • Nicole D.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    The surroundings were beautiful. Wildlife was great to see. A wonderful break from the city. Calm and peaceful getaway. Would love to stay again.

  • john d.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    Pictures didnt do it justice on how nice the accommodations are very beautiful well definitely well book again and stay longer it was hard to leave

  • Daniel G.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Great fishing and kayaking, quiet location, clean cabin. Thanks!!

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