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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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Whitewater, WI
  • Place, Natureland Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Staller Estate Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Whitewater

Located in Whitewater, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Natureland Park and Staller Estate Winery. .This vacation home is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Whitewater Historical Society and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Cravath Lakefront Park.
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What's nearby

  • Natureland Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Staller Estate Winery - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Cravath Lakefront Park - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve - 13 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Jacks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Grilling Out - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Food for Thought - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Second Salem Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Eastside Pub & Grill - ‬13 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.

Relaxing Lake Home on the Edge of Kettle Moraine State Forest

Unique secluded 2 level lake home on the edge of Kettle Moraine State Forest with fantastic views of the lake and state park. Relax and enjoy nature in the area. Property located in a wooded area on Rice Lake which is within walking distance to Whitewater Lake. This 3 bedroom home comes fully equiped for a relaxing stay in a beautiful country setting. The main level has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths leading out to a full deck facing the lake. A spiral staircase leads to the lower level family room with a full bath and walk out patio. Property is a reasonable drive from major metro areas like Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, Elkhorn and Lake Geneva. It is a true gem worth finding.

Keywords: Unique 2 level home on Rice Lake with fantastic views of the lake and state forest from the deck and lower level patio
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. 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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Vehicles should be parked in designated parking area only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Illegally parked cars are subject to towing.
Home is on a well and septic system. Do not flush anything other than toilet paper. Guest could be charged damages if anything else is flushed down.
Owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on premises, its facilities or on the lake or loss of belongings.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets considered. Guest responsible for any damage

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Relaxing Lake Home on the Edge of Kettle Moraine State Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and great experience! Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucja69, Arlington Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
We've spent a couple of days there during Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful time. House was very comfortable and beautiful. Terrace on the main floor, overlooking the lake, was my favorite place to relax. House had everything we needed. You can tell the owners are taking great care to maintain the property. We took a trip to nearby public beach and were able to rent kayaks there. That was a wonderful experience. Property had a well arragned game room on the lower level and well designed main level.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin t.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is extremely clean and comfortable. Gene and his wife are very kind and attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, beautiful home. We had a great time playing the games downstairs. Great hosts, very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 7th stay at this lovely lake house nestled in the trees, and we were not disappointed. Enjoyed making memories jumping off the dock, playing games and roasting marshmallows for s’mores.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was all we could have hoped for! We had great weather and the lake and the house were perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private lakeside home with stunning views

This lovely home sits on a hill with wonderful views of the lake but still has lots of trees and privacy. We saw deer at dawn and dusk every day and turkeys twice. The road was private with no traffic noise. The pictures don't do it justice. Inside the house was just as lovely. The square dining room table for 6 was great for our Thanksgiving dinner and also family board games. Much better than a rectangular table. The unexpected bonus was all the wonderful amenities. Lots of soft throws for snuggling by the fire, mountains of towels, tons of games, and the best stocked kitchen I've ever seen in a rental. Those touches truly made it feel like a home away from home, not a rental. A wonderful bonus was all the a
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hot but Nice August Stay

The home was clean, very well stocked, and the owner was responsive to questions and requests. The home is located on Rice Lake and is only a few minutes away from Whitewater for groceries and restaurants. The steps were challenging for the senior members, especially the steps going down to the lake. A little more closet and dresser space dedicated for guests instead of storage would be nice. The weather was hot with heat indexes in the triple digits. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake, but didn't spend as much time on the deck or by the firepit as we would have liked because of the excessive heat. Overall we had a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

Such a nice house. It was our second time there. The lake acess and the lake itself is great. Homey touches throughout. Deck is great. Totally recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Alpine Valley

Great Experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really lovely property

Gene and Irene were wonderful hosts and were very responsive when we asked a question or needed something. The house is great and we’d love to come back sometime. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We had a small family (siblings) reunion. The house was perfect, the owner responded to questions almost immediately, and the attention to detail in the home was beyond expectation. We enjoyed our stay! We had a great time and I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get-away with dogs

Beautiful home and property. We spent lots of time on the back deck and took many walks in the neighborhood. Perfect place to relax. Lots of privacy with plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Park-Like Rental has it All

Our family had a great time at this property. We felt like we were staying in a park with areas to explore, a lake, beautifully maintained grounds - plus a super-comfy home. The owners communicated promptly and answered questions while we were there. This is a VERY well-stocked rental - kitchen, baths, lake recreation (inner-tubes, canoes, life jackets), firewood and roasting tools for the fire pit and much more. The layout made it easy for kids and adults to talk, goof around or nap anytime. They have well-maintained stairs heading down to the pier if you want to carry kayaks or canoes down. We had a GREAT time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lake House Near Hiking Trails

A lovely lake house on a secluded street near plenty of beautiful hiking trails at the state park. The owners have thought of every guests’ needs -it’s like a home away from home nestled in the trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very comfortable. Well equipped! We all had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique in every way

We booked this location because of the proximity to Alpine Valley Amphitheater. We had tickets for 2 shows and need a place to relax in between. The property was beautiful. The owners have gone above and beyond with the amenities and information provided for you. We had a great time relaxing on the wrap around deck. We loved the big game table to play dominoes on. We were able to go swimming off the dock. Which was awesome because it was hot! So many cute kitschy decorations and touches. A true Wisconsin cabin experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was just what we needed

View of the lake, pier to fish from, close to beach. The hiking trails were a little hard for my group, but trails near Ottawa Lake are better and not far of a drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for all we needed

We went to run at Kettle Moraine 100 and this ended up being the perfect location with all the amenities we needed! Wonderful property that was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was everything we wanted and more

We brought our 2 dogs and our adult kids and spouses joined us for Thanksgiving weekend. The house was spotless and had a very well equipped kitchen and comfortable seating for all. Plus the windows looked out over the lake and the surrounding wooded landscape. Communication and check-in was seamless. We couldn't have been more content and we felt like we had found a treaure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend getaway

This unique home was the perfect retreat for a long weekend. It was by far the most well stocked vrbo property we have ever stayed in and even included a fully stocked bar. They have really thought of everything inside the home and it was very clean especially for a pet friendly rental. The lake and dock were perfect for launching our paddle board and relaxing. The location is quiet and secluded, but still close to restaurants and other attractions. Hosts were welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., Evanston, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the dogs and their humans

Dog here - We had a great time. The lake was beautiful and we spent a lot of time on the deck with our humans. Whitewater was close so the humans weren't gone long when they went for dinner or to get groceries. We hiked the Ice Age trail every day and there were many trailheads nearby so we visited a different segment every day. The house was clean and looked very nice. The kitchen had everything my humans needed to cook. And they got a cute welcome gift. I hope we all go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant and very comfortable lake home

The owners have created a very comfortable and pleasantly appointed lake home. Great communication - although much wasn’t truly needed. Rooms were very comfortable and although we didn’t use the lower floor, it had plenty of extra room to spread out. Quite warm extended weekend so we mostly stayed indoors and the A/C certainly did an excellent job keeping us comfortable with ease. Thoughtful gift basket presented itself upon our arrival and I don’t think that we truly needed more than what this beautiful place had to offer. Thank you both for allowing us the use of the property for the holiday weekend and I would certainly recommend the lake house to others without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Lake Geneva and quiet

Great people and nice location/set up. It was 80-90 degrees during our stay. AC is only in the bedroom. Living room was 81 and rather hot. But....weather can't be controlled. Will be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great stay

The house has everything we needed and more. It was fully stocked with all the details (paper for bonfire, instructions of who to call, bug spray, etc.).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023