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Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan

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A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a calm pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, a digital clock displaying 12:07, and a hanging pendant light.
A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a living room with a blue sofa and patterned cushions, and a chandelier with exposed bulbs.
A wooden staircase leading to a deck with a metal railing, surrounded by a grassy area and a small pond.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, a rug, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61640 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Waterford, WI
  • Place, Tichigan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, American Family Field
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Tichigan Lake and 7 minutes from Long Lake. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Lake Denoon and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Jean Jacobson Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tichigan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • American Family Field - 33 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Baird Center - 38 min drive - 35.6 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 38 min drive - 35.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sturtevant Station - 29 min drive
  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oak Wine And Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Train - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crossover Cantina & Eatery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan

Cottage On The Canal is perfect for those who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, fall colors, or just getting away from the city. Located on a small canal that leads directly into Tichigan Lake, this house is on the water and only 350 feet from wide open lake. Tichigan Lake and the Fox River Impoundment combine for over 1,100 acres of navigable waterway that is perfect for waterskiing, wake boarding, fishing, and swimming in summer and ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing in winter. Just a short paddle from the house is a swimmable lake with depths greater than eight feet and depths up to 63 feet in the middle of the lake. By walking less than 100 steps away from the house you can find dining and often live entertainment at The Watering Hole Bar and Grill. This cottage is ideal for 4 people, could sleep 5 or 6 in total, if they fit on the small pull out sofa featured in the photos. Relax by a fire in the private, fenced-in yard, or enjoy the lower level entertainment area where family and friends can play games or just relax and watch a movie. Located just 3.5 miles from the nearest grocery store and less than 4 miles to downtown Waterford, you can be away from it all but close to creature comforts. The canal is NOT ideal if you have a pontoon boat that is 8.5' wide or greater or 18 foot or larger ski boats as the canal is restricted by a narrow bridge and the canal itself is only 20 feet wide. It IS ideal for fishing boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, or paddle boards. Included with your stay is free unlimited use of two kayaks and one canoe, or bring your own fishing boat and tie up to the dock. If you just want to relax and look at the water then the deck overlooking the canal and the lake may be more your style. Bring your brats, burgers or hot dogs and grill out on the deck on the Weber propane grill. The canal may appear clean and shallow, but guests do catch perch, bass, catfish, and even northern pike right off the dock. Paddling through the tunnel allows for great underwater viewing of whatever happens to be swimming through! We provide two kayaks and a canoe for our guests to enjoy. Inside you will find entertainment for the kids and adults alike with a foosball table, air hockey table, and Pac-Man arcade game with eleven other 1980s classic video games. A second TV is located in the lower level game room so kids can watch what they want downstairs while the adults unwind upstairs. The house does have a Ring Doorbell at the front door for security and monitoring of the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 4 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,640 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Wash, dry and put away all dishes, utensils and plate ware.

Leave beds that were slept in un-made so it is obvious which linens must be cleaned.

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

4 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay on Canal Lane was enjoyable bc the cottage was very clean, easy communication with host, no hassle access, pet friendly and close to our event and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find. House was perfect for a long weekend with our three year old. Host was super responsive and even set out a pack n play and baby gate for us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay! Here for a baseball tourney and wanted a place to relax after games. Did not disappoint. Kids fished and took out the kayaks. Dog loved running around the yard and we loved sitting on the deck watching it all unfold! Super fun to duck next door to the Watering Hole too. Not loud at all!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel/Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy. Very pet friendly. Great host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place to stay, great area to walk around and sight seeing, there are tons of places with great food around the area as well. Grant is an amazing host, communicates well and had everything we needed in the house. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our nice weekend getaway, and had everything we could need. We lucked out with some beautiful weather and the kids had a great time with the kayaks and canoes on the canal and the lake. Grant was very responsive and really easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Good location, great host, nice break!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Su J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute cabin! We brought our 16 year old pup for a last trip before we put him down. It was a peaceful place, we got to spend time together. The game room downstairs is really cool, I spent hours playing PacMan. Would recommend as a perfect getaway from Chicago. Milwaukee is close by but there’s lots of restaurants nearby too.Grant was wonderful and communication was great. I had erroneously booked the wrong date and Grant was able to fix it for me.We will be back especially since it was too cold to use the kayaks or canoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Wonderful place

It was a great place to stay and I really enjoyed my time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Excellent place

I've stayed here twice. It's super cute and makes a great family spot or just a little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had just an excellent stay! We came for a quick girls weekend and this place was perfect! Cute, clean, comfortable beds and a excellently stocked kitchen! The main event of our weekends away is always a glorious, glutenous meal prepared by us, so a well stocked fully functional kitchen is key to our happiness! The town is cute with dining and shopping but also close enough for some day trips. We spent the late morning and early afternoon bopping around the downtown Lake Geneva boutiques which was great! We all agreed we'd love to come back in the summer and use the kayaks and canoe and check out the Water way! Grant was awesome to work with and the little bar next door was a plus! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

great location near the lake

cute rental house with plenty of room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolene R.

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

Very calm relaxing get away

Lovely surroundings and peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grant sent us an email with information in advance and everything was exactly as the pictures showed. We walked out on the ice and saw some fisherman catch a huge northern. We had dinner and caught some live music next door, and we’re pleased that we couldn’t hear it at the house after we left. It was a short drive to Alpine Valley for a day of skiing. We will definitely be back to check it out in the summertime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Great host!

Host was super welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Family vacay

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Awesome stay

We had such a great time staying here!! It is close to everything including downtown Milwaukee. Place was nice in a quiet area. Would stay again and recommend. Thank you so much Grant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this place! I had such a great time! One of my favorites was using the Kayak - you can easily explore the canal (attached to the yard) and access the big lake which is just few short rows away. There is a nice island and slow no wake that made for minimal waves and boat traffic. The house is clean, bed was comfortable and we loved playing the arcade-like PacMan and foosball! The host was easy to work with and the neighborhood was nice and quiet - which my dog enjoyed. I am planning on coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

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

Cute Little Cottage!

This cottage has everything you need for a little getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Stay on the xanal

Property was welcoming and hosts went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Great place to stay!

Cottage on the Canal did not disappoint! Grant was very reachable and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was very clean. There were plenty of activities to do, but just relaxing outside on the deck was wonderful. Grant even left a bottle of wine to greet us when we walked in. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Relaxing

Excellent place to relax
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. Kayaking and unwinding by the canal were highlights, and the peace of mind in bringing our dogs along was invaluable. We absolutely plan to revisit this charming house on our next trip to Milwaukee.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vivian M.

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

Vivian

Grant was an excellent host. Perfect place to relax. Would stay again if we were in the area,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024