Very Disappointing Stay at The Oasis in Hancock, Wisconsin
We came here with our family expecting to have a fun, relaxing getaway, but unfortunately, we left feeling like we wasted our money. For around $125 a night, The Oasis in Hancock is simply not worth the price. Honestly, we've had much better experiences at Wisconsin state parks for a fraction of the cost.
The biggest issue was the way the rules were enforced. We completely understand that 10 PM is quiet hours, and we have absolutely no problem respecting reasonable quiet hours. However, being told that riding around on the small electric vehicles after 10 PM was unacceptable felt ridiculous, especially considering we were literally the only guests here and weren't bothering anyone.
What made it worse was the apparent double standard. The person who is supposed to be the "host" was driving around every 10 minutes with small children who were loud enough that we could hear them from across the pond. We initially thought they were other guests because of how loud they were. So apparently it's okay for the host and their family to be driving around and making noise, but paying guests are expected to sit quietly and not enjoy the property? That really left a bad impression.
For what you're paying, the amenities are extremely underwhelming. Half of the inflatables were barely inflated, which makes it difficult to understand what you're actually paying for. The property gives you the impression that there should be plenty for a family to do, but the actual experience didn't live up to what we expected.
The food and drinks are another issue. The bar is extremely overpriced, and it cost us approximately $90 to feed a family of five. At those prices, you expect the overall experience and amenities to be exceptional, and unfortunately they weren't.
It also didn't feel like the kind of family-friendly environment we expected. When you're spending this much money on a family trip, you shouldn't feel like you have to constantly worry about whether you're going to get complained at for trying to enjoy yourselves. We came here to relax, have fun, and spend time together -- not feel like we were being treated like a problem for doing exactly that.
The price is especially hard to justify when you compare it to what else Wisconsin has to offer. There are plenty of state parks, campgrounds, and other family destinations where you can spend less money and actually feel like you're getting your money's worth.
Overall, I would not recommend The Oasis in Hancock for a family vacation. Between the high price, overpriced food and drinks, underwhelming amenities, poorly inflated inflatables, and what felt like inconsistent enforcement of the rules, this stay was not worth the money or the hassle.
Save your money and look elsewhere. Wisconsin state parks are a much better value. read more