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16 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Gathering families, friends, & coworkers (Clear Lake)
At Gathering families, friends, & coworkers, you can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

16 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 681115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Gathering families, friends, & coworkers

  • A large church dining hall and kitchen are just a few of the amazing gathering spaces in this facility. The Great Room, overlook, bar, large deck, and lower level lounge provide space for relaxation and fun. This is the perfect set up for family and friends, set in beautiful Western Wisconsin... just an hour from the Twin Cities or Eau Claire, WI. Reunions, retreats, weddings, and recreational gatherings recommended!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 16 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 12,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Sanctuary at Clear Lake REQUIRES a walk-through at check-out. We are a large facility and ALWAYS find items left behind during the walk-through. It also helps us avoid unnecessary charges.

For loading and unloading, DO NOT prop doors open for more than a few minutes at a time. Charges will be issued when the doors are left open for long periods of time.

Let us know how we can better serve you in the future!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do your best to put games and puzzles back, complete in their boxes.

Seasonal parking restrictions: No overnight parking on city streets during the winter season. Off street parking is available on our empty lot.

Please return the furniture to the position you found it in. Take a picture when you arrive, if you plan to move it around.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Clear Lake, this vacation home is in a rural area. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Clear Lake Area Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joel Marsh Wildlife Area and Magnor Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Clear Lake travel guide
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Clear Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Willow River State Park
    Willow River State Park
    36 min drive - 66.4 km
  • Clear Lake Area Historical Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
    15 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Somerset Amphitheater
    36 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Saint Croix River
    39 min drive - 57.3 km

Restaurants

  • China Garden Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Irma's Place
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Cabin Bar
    4 min walk
  • Amery Family Restaurant
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gathering families, friends, & coworkers pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gathering families, friends, & coworkers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gathering families, friends, & coworkers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gathering families, friends, & coworkers located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Clear Lake Area Historical Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Magnor Lake and Apple River. Amery Dog Park and Camelia Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gathering families, friends, & coworkers Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Big Family Getaway

This was an amazing property for our large family to gather together to celebrate Christmas. There was plenty of sleeping, dining and gathering space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bobbi was wonderful throughout our time there at the Sanctuary. We had 46 people staying there for our family reunion and it was amazing! The kitchen was fully stocked. We had 2 large gathering places and the beds were comfortable. Checkout was smooth too. We liked it so much that we will be going back for our next family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

We had a great stay in Clear Lake. The house was big enough to comfortably fit our large extended family and the location was close to the everything. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well equipped for large meals, and the gathering areas were perfect for our group. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Youth Group Trip

This location was perfect for a large group. Lots of space for everyone and a great kitchen and dining space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family gathering

We appreciated how thought out and well equipped the property was.The kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need and the rooms were spacious. This property was perfect for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

Our large extended family had a lovely stay here. Fully stocked doesn't even come close to describing the kitchen. Very comfortable for a large group! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a great place

We had a family reunion here with 37 people. The space was awesome! Lots of spaces for all of us to gather together. The kitchen was amazing!! The manager was great and very accommodating! We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic second stay

This was our second time staying at the sanctuary with 12 adults and 14 kids. It was the absolute perfect space for us. Plenty of room for meals and for kids to run around. Plenty of bedrooms so we all had our own space and a great lounge area upstairs. Super close to the lake and a short drive from the Twin Cities. We look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanctuary was awesome

a group of old friends stayed for a weekend to play board games and reconnect. The sanctuary was the perfect match for space and sleeping arrangements. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Senia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Halteman Christmas

Ww loved how much room there was for the 40 of us. There were tables to play games, put puzzles together, quiet places to nap or several seating areas to have great conversation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Large Groups

The Sanctuary is a great spot for large gatherings!! Very clean, huge fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Plenty of space to hide away for a little alone/work time if needed. Property manager was on top of things and so helpful. Town is small and welcoming and an hour from the twin cities. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large family

We are a large family group, coming from all over the country. This was an ideal place for us to be together. The large kitchen allowed us to cook together; the multiple living spaces allowed various groups to be together -- or apart. Lots of bedrooms allowed us to sleep as privately as we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We loved our stay at the Sanctuary!! The location is great, close to town, the lake, and 30 minutes to the ski hill. The kitchen is well stocked and clean. The bedrooms were plentiful and comfy! Bathrooms were clean and well stocked with towels. There were tons of games and space to enjoy them in the large gathering area. Communication with the property manager was excellent. This was a perfect spot for a big family get together!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family reunion

This place is amazing. It has lots of space for multiple families. It is very clean. The kitchen has everything you will need to prepare meals for lots of people. The downstairs area is perfect for kids to gather while the adults can gather upstairs. We had a great weekend. We will be back. There are lots of steps to multiple levels so in case there are mobility issues this won't work for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huge space, perfect for our needs

Property manager was kind, communicative, and responsive to questions. Thoroughly cleaned. Tons of beds, private bedroom space, huge kitchen well stocked with equipment and dishes, and multiple large areas to hang out. We had ~35 people and there was tons of extra space. Clear Lake is a charming town, very small, with friendly locals and a grocery store in short walking distance. Just an hour from MSP airport as well. We had a wonderful time and intend to return when we come back through the region. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a Family Reunion

We had an amazing stay at The Gathering for our family reunion from July 16–20. With 38 people, we were concerned about space and comfort, but this property delivered in every way. There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep, gather, eat, and relax without ever feeling cramped.The host was fantastic—super responsive and helpful from start to finish. Every question or need was handled quickly, which made the experience even better.The town is charming, and the nearby lake views were surreal—peaceful, picturesque, and perfect for family photos or just soaking in the beauty.A heads-up for future guests: the property does have a fair amount of stairs to navigate, so keep that in mind if you have older guests or anyone with mobility challenges. That said, it wasn’t a problem for our group.Overall, this was a perfect home base for making memories. Highly recommend for large groups looking for a clean, spacious, and welcoming place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large gatherings

We had a family reunion with ages ranging from 3 months to 80 years old. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was large and stocked with more cooking accessories than we could ever need. The dining area had enough tables for eating, plus extra for games and puzzles. The upper area had ample comfortable seating. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. Separate shower rooms were handy with ample towels, etc. It was convenient having laundry facilities on site. Bobbi was quick to respond to any questions leading up to and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The beds are comfortable. The place is clean. The kitchen is well-stocked and there is a lot of fridge and freezer space, among numerous other positives. Overall, we were pleased. One thing I would point out for those who might not read the captions of all the pictures is that the Bell Tower room is a walled-off room in the corner of the dining room. For my family's purposes, we did not to use the room as a bedroom and we didn't, but I think we would have been disappointed if we needed to use it as a bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a reunion or retreat

This was a great location for our friend group to do a reunion and work remotely for a couple weeks. The lake is a 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive, there are a couple coffee shops within walking distance, and the house itself is massive. It does still look like a church and has a lot of crosses and angels, so just be prepared for that. But it was very well set up for a large group -- 2 large fridges and a freezer in the kitchen, every kitchen item you could need. Lots of dining space and comfortable spaces to hang out and watch movies. This was truly a perfect space to relax and have fun. It was clean and comfortable. Only challenge was the internet -- it was very fast but seemed to have a firewall or something that resulted in it being choppy and kicking us off regularly. We mainly handled this by pairing with our phones, so might recommend bringing a MiFi if you're working remotely. The Village Coffee Shop nearby also had very reliable internet, so we went there fairly often as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pathao V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christian Family Retreat

We were greeted by Bobbi. She was very friendly, She gave us a tour of the building and history of each room. Each bedroom had a theme which we liked. We had 42 people which the building had plenty of space for everyone to sleep and enjoy themselves. The kitchen was fully stock with pots, pan, cooking tools, crock pots, coffee machine, plates, spoons, etc. Everything you needed. They went above and beyond with supplies of towels to use for 3 days event. I've been to other VRBOs, this place provided liquid dish so we can wash dishes, hand soap, extra toilet papers, women personal hygiene's in the bathrooms, shampoo & body wash. We are very thankful to be able to experience this place. Church on the outside, but magical mansion of abundance inside. We got to do praise and worship in the main bar room which was holy spirit filled! Plenty of space to park cars. Plenty of yard space to play volleyball and activities. Would recommend to others and go back another time. I would love if there was an ice machine so we can make more ice for larger group verse the small ice cube trays.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our extended family loves staying at this beautiful place in Clear Lake!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication of the host was excellent, and the supplies available in the kitchen, plentiful towels/bedding, and the neatness of the property all stood out!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space for our work retreat! Very clean and management was very attentive and quick to respond to messages. Would have given 5 stars except that vrbo automatically changed our 2 night reservation to the 3 night minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to stay for our family reunion. Roomy and excellent kitchen/dining area to serve meals for our large family. Large outside play area for kids games!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very nice layout of property.

Very nice property with great layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024