...along the way we seek the sublime. "I think of two landscapes - one outside the self, the other within. The external landscape is the one we see - not only the line and color of the land and its shading at different times of the day, but also its plants and animals in season, its weather, its geology, the... More

Returned from a two nite stay. Found this Inn charming and the hosts very warm and welcoming. The breakfasts are well prepared and presented and a very warm atmosphere. We sat in the sun porch with a view of the snow covered surroundings and river. We also were able to x country ski at Hartman State Park on New Years... More

Our daughter was married here and the event and accommodations were absolutely perfect. We could not have been happier with every aspect. The inn is a charming farmhouse with beautifully appointed rooms. The setting is peaceful and pretty and the grounds are lush and well maintained. We knew we were in a very special place. Our cottage, ‘Little House on... More

This is a true hidden treasure! The accommodations and site are beautiful, quiet and comfortable. Be lazy; do nothing and soak in the beauty. Walk the historic village of Rural or drive into King and Waupaca for the larger "small town" feel and things to do. We preferred to just stay around the inn and read. There is no cellular... More

This was the first time my husband and I stayed in a B&B and we were not disappointed. We stayed in the Wood Room which was in the back with a separate private entrance. The room was comfortable and cozy, very romantic with a whirlpool tub just up a couple of steps from the bed. Our hosts Robert and Deb... More

We spent one night at this wonderful inn and cannot recommend it highly enough. We stayed in the Woodland Room - a charming room with a small porch surrounded by trees. The breakfast was fabulous and we were lucky enough to be seated in the gazebo by the Crystal River. It's rare that the reality of a B&B exceeds the... More

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the Inn. The weather didn't cooperate 100% so we didn't get to kayak the River like we would have liked but we still enjoyed a short hhike around the property and historic Rural. The breakfast was amazing and the hosts were everything you could ask for. Very pleasant people who are wonderful... More

The Crystal River Inn is really everything a Bed and Breakfast should be. Tucked away in the lovely community of Rural just outside Waupaca, this B&B is close to everything and nothing all at the same time! If you want to go hiking, biking, or paddling, or want to visit great restaurants, it's all located nearby. But if you want... More

We stayed two nights at the Crystal River Inn, Waupaca (Rural), Wisconsin during the John Muir Chapter's Autumn Assembly. Our room was very clean and comfortable. Our hosts, Deb and Robert, were warm, friendly and good cooks (both breakfasts were suburb). We will definitely stay here again when in the area and highly recommend the Crystal River Inn. Take the... More