Wisconsin Retreat! Fully Updated Home on Relaxing Lake Tichigan
Perfect lake house retreat! This home just went through a major renovation in 2023 - it feels like a brand new home with upgrades throughout. It is a 4 bedroom and 3 full bath, ~3000 square foot home. It is large enough to sleep 12 comfortably and is located only 1 hour 15 min away from Chicago! 20 minutes to Lake Geneva, <20 min from Alpine Valley, and 30 minutes from Milwaukee. Great for families or a friends weekend getaway. We have almost an acre of property and over 50 feet of lake frontage.
Please keep in mind that this is my family's vacation home with our personal touches and effects. This is not a cookie cutter rental property nor a full time business. We ask you to take care of it like you would your own space, since we open up our doors to others when we are not using it ourselves.
Amenities include: * 2 kayaks (seasonal - free to use) * fishing poles * dock * outdoor fire pit/patio (some wood on site, but recommend providing your own) * 2 grills (one gas , one charcoal ) * large outdoor patio w/ outdoor table and seating for 10 * camp chairs for around the fire pit * HUGE game room with: ping pong, pool table, darts, board games, cards, and chalkboard wall * lawn games such as bocce, ladder ball, frisbees, football * basketball hoop * kids items: pack 'n' play, toys, and books * fully stocked brand new kitchen * large dining room table and seating for 12 * 2 large screen tvs w/ dvd player * music system that has 3 zones (upstairs, downstairs, and outside) * washer/dryer * central heat and a/c (dual units) * beach towels * bathroom towels * blow dryers * wifi * EV charger (tesla adaptor available upon request) and much more!
*IMPORTANT* - Ring Doorbell on Property We have Ring doorbell camera by the exterior front door of our house. It takes short motion activated video clips when someone walks to the door or comes down the driveway. There are no cameras elsewhere on the property.
We do NOT allow parties or special events at my home. We are located in a residential neighborhood and have this rule out of respect for our neighbors. Please no wedding inquiries.
Lake/Boat Rentals: There is one local company that rent boats. The lake is great for boating, swimming (there is a great sandbar area for hanging out - only accessible by boat/kayak), and fishing (especially in our bay or right off our dock, where it is shallow with greenery). Please note that there is *no walk in beachfront* from which to enter the water, so you'll need to do that by boat/kayak. Our boat is on a locked lift and is never included in the rental.
We are close to many family friendly and recreational activities such as petting zoos, nature areas, and golfing.
Primary Bedroom (main level): king size bed + queen size pull out couch Green Bedroom (main level): queen size bed Brown Bedroom (main level): queen size bed Blue Bedroom (basement): full size bed + twin size bed Living Room (main level): queen size pull out couch
Primary Ensuite Bathroom: double vanity, shower Hall Bathroom: single vanity, tub/shower combo Basement Bathroom: double vanity, shower
Kitchen: *brand new* -all major appliances are stainless steel - dishwasher, french door refrigerator/freezer, gas stove/oven, microwave, and garbage disposal. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, cups, wine glasses, pots, pans, and small appliances such as a coffee maker, blender, toaster, food processor, and slow cooker.
Pets: Allowed on a case by case basis with extra pet fee and contract addendum.
Rates: Our base nightly rate is for up to 8 guests. We do charge $25/guest/night for guests 9-12. VRBO will automatically calculate these fees, but they are not very transparent about it in their current system, so I am including it here.
No smoking allowed in the home.
Come experience the best of what Lake Tichigan has to offer!
Property manager
Sarah
Languages
English
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Waterford
Waterford is home to this holiday home. Edgewood Golf Course and Moorland Road Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Green Meadows Petting Farm and Lotza Fun Room. Logic Puzzle Museum and Crystal Ridge are also worth visiting.
Waterford, WI
What's nearby
Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Green Meadows Petting Farm - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
Alpine Valley Music Theatre - 34 min drive - 32.5 km
American Family Field - 34 min drive - 41.6 km
Alpine Valley Ski Resort - 34 min drive - 32.7 km
Getting around
Sturtevant Station - 33 min drive
Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
Noble Brothers Waterford Creamery - 9 min drive
Crossover Cantina & Eatery - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wisconsin Retreat! Fully Updated Home on Relaxing Lake Tichigan pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Wisconsin Retreat! Fully Updated Home on Relaxing Lake Tichigan?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wisconsin Retreat! Fully Updated Home on Relaxing Lake Tichigan?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wisconsin Retreat! Fully Updated Home on Relaxing Lake Tichigan located?
Situated in Waterford, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Jean Jacobson Dog Park, Edgewood Golf Course and Martin's Woods State Natural Area. Green Meadows Petting Farm and Vernon Village Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Stayed over Christmas with 8 family members. Property is recently remodeled and in excellent shape - clean and tidy. Kitchen extremely well stocked with all the things that a home kitchen would have. Space to spread out in dining area, living room and downstairs rec room with pool, ping pong, darts and a big screen.
The house was perfect for us - 3 families with young kids. There was plenty of space to hang out. Our favorite feature was definitely the kitchen. It's not often you get really great knives and basically all the tools you need for preparing a meal for a big group. The s'mores kit was also a really nice touch (thanks Sarah!).
The only thing I wanted to note for future guests is that the room in the basement can hear all the footsteps from above. It was a little tricky for one of the families that stayed there, but they just turned up the white noise machine a bit for the kids. The shower in the basement also has low water pressure. Not a dealbreaker but I thought would be good to know beforehand.
I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay if you choose this house.
This home was wonderful for our family vacation. The hosts thought of absolutely everything! The house was well equipped and provided hours of fun for us. The basement has a ping pong and pool table, darts, and a variety of games. The kayaks were a big hit and the firepit was lovely. The hosts provided a guide to the house and area, which was very helpful.