A winding, wooded drive leads to this warm yet spacious (5,200 square foot) hand-crafted log lodge on 102' of level, sandy Whitewater Lake frontage and 3.5 acres of wooded privacy. This lakeside home has 5 spacious bedrooms, an additional bunk room that sleeps 6, and 3.5 bathrooms. The lofted great room has floor to ceiling windows, hand-scraped hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace framing the views of the lake. A chef's kitchen with granite counter tops, bar seating for adults and a kids table opens to a lake-view dining room, screened in porch, and a wrap-around deck making it ideal for entertaining. The first floor master suite includes a fireplace, jetted tub and separate shower. The 4 guest bedrooms feature 5 queen beds and a king bed, with many in-room TV's. The bunk room is spacious, with 3 handcrafted bunk beds, perfect for the kids. The walkout lower level features lake views, stone fireplace and a refrigerator for wine. Outside, there is a lawn leading to the lake, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, and a dock with guest boat access. Each staircase has handcrafted baby gates for your toddlers. The driveway has room for 2 cars and guests. Updated washer, dryer, stove, microwave, and dishwasher provide the convenience of home while you're on vacation.
You and your family will enjoy exploring the property and surrounding areas. From the woods and private trail in the front to the lake in back, your family will have endless adventures. The lake provides access to swimming, playing in the sand, fishing, and searching for turtles and frogs. Inside the cabin, kids will enjoy toys, games, and their own private bunk room with play camper. Pack'n'play is all set up with baby monitor and baby books.
The surrounding area offers serenity and tranquility for a perfect escape from the city. It is surrounded with over 20 miles of hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling trails throughout the Kettle Moraine State Forrest…the entrance is only a 0.5 mile walk from the property. Whitewater Lake is a clear water lake, with great fishing…and while known for it's boating, is a much less trafficked lake relative to Lake Geneva and the Lauderdale Lakes. The locals love the lake for it's calm waters, making it a fantastic place to fish or ski.
The lodge is located approximately 15-20 minutes from Lake Geneva, 10-15 minutes from the Lauderdale Lakes, and 15 minutes from Delavan. Geneva National, Grand Geneva, Hawk's View, Evergreen Country Club, and Big Foot Country Club are less than 30 minutes away- and those are only a few of the courses nearby!
The Dancing Horses Theater, Exotic Bird Show, Animal Gardens and Petting Zoo, the Lake Geneva Magic Show, Ice Cream and some of Wisconsin's best restaurants are close by. Whitewater offers multiple breweries, summer festivals, and a local farm to table restaurant. There are also multiple putt-putt golf courses nearby. For the adventurous types, you'll have the opportunity to go zip-lining through the tree tops. IN the fall, Pierce's farm stand offers fresh fruit vegetables, haystack rides, and one of the largest corn mazes in Wisconsin.
Located 90 minutes from Chicago, 50 minutes from Madison, 60 minutes from Milwaukee, it is a perfect way to escape the city…and the boat traffic of Lake Geneva, Delevan and Lauderdale. Situated within 7 minutes from Whitewater's downtown and 20 minutes from downtown Lake Geneva, you have the benefit of all the amenities, without the crowds.
This house is the perfect retreat anytime of year to relax, recharge, and spend time with the people you love!
*For the safety of our guests, there are exterior cameras facing the driveway, on the screened porch, deck areas and back yard.*
*Minimum age to rent this home is 35 years old by the time of check in date*
** Please note after your reservation is confirmed through VRBO we will send an electronic version of our guest rental agreement via e-mail**
