Vacation Rentals by Owner

Another Wonderful Stay!!!!

Guest: Linley & Cynthia (Marion, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 05/13/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

We had another wonderful stay at Waters Edge! This time our college age kids came with us and just loved it! We fished, went swimming in the lake and had campfires every night. In the mornings we would sit in the hot tub, life is so good there! We also enjoyed yard games in the park next door. The way everything is set up inside and outside at Waters Edge makes for a very relaxing week on the water! This is our 3rd trip and there is always something new to check out at Waters Edge. Randy and Mary are the best owners and are always so great to work with! And they keep Waters Edge up dated and clean, with lots of little extras you might need for your stay! Thank You again Randy and Mary for a wonderful stay!!!!! Can't wait to come back in the fall!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect vacation spot!

Guest: Rameil (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 03/09/12 Review Submitted: 03/15/12

I've stayed at Water's Edge for trips with friends twice and it has been incredible! Mary is very helpful and responds to emails very very quickly. The house is beautiful (I love the renovated kitchen and bathroom) and it's perfect for a friends vacation, or family getaway. Only a few hours from Chicago and close to the Dells. Great Place! Can't wait to come back!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

GREAT FAMILY/FRIEND VACATION HOME!!!

Guest: Lesya F.
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 03/15/12

Terrific vacation property. Clean, well-maintained and cozy. The pictures and description were spot-on. The owner was very helpful and incredibly accommodating. Perfect property for a family reunion. We will definitely be coming back! Thanks a lot, Mary!!!

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Great Place!

Guest: JT (Elk Grove Village, IL )
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 01/13/12

This was our second stay at this place and as always it was awesome!!! The house is big and clean and you can find everything you need there. The location is perfect and the view is great! The owner is very friendly and very pleasant to deal with. We were there in a winter time, so we also enjoyed some winter activities, such as snowmobiling, skiing and just walking and playing outside. Our family, friends and dogs enjoyed the stay so much and were very happy! Thank you, Mary!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Time at Water's Edge Retreat

Guest: Jeremy Z.
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

What a great place the Water's Edge Retreat is! The positive experience began with my first email to Mary who was very prompt in replies and very easy to work with to get our stay locked down. We were lucky enough to find Labor Day weekend open on fairly short notice! My wife and I, my parents and my brother and his two young kids had plenty of space. The three bedrooms are all good sized and well appointed. The living quarters are immaculate and the deck, hot tub and boat dock are awesome as well. Upon arrival, we found a couple of nice welcome gifts that were certainly appreciated. It is apparent the Mary and Randy know what it takes to satisfy guests and they go above and beyond! HIghly recommended!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A wonderful home away from home.....

Guest: Kim (Stevensville, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

Water's Edge was such a nice home to stay at for our vacation. Every amenity was thought of and the home was so clean and nicely decorated. Waking up every morning to such a gorgeous view was breathtaking. Being that we were there towards the end of summer, we had a few cool nights and the hot tub was wonderful and relaxing. The guys fished off the dock every day and caught several kinds of fish. Mary was a pleasure to deal with and helped make this vacation so enjoyable. We loved our stay and are certainly hoping to come back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic Vacation

Guest: Jayne (Oglesby, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/25/11

Our family just spent a week at Water's Edge! What a wonderful vacation!!! This house is amazing and one of the best that I've found on Home Away. The house is well equipped with everything you could ever need.... the views of the lake are breathtaking thru the living room windows. The location is fantastic - just 2 plus hours from our Illinois home. Mary and Randy take great pride in their home and treat their guests very well!! The hot tub is wonderful! I highly recommend this home very highly!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Wonderful lake house

Guest: Jill (Villa Park, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/19/11

My friends and I had an amazing time at Water's Edge over a long weekend getaway. The house was gorgeous and beautifully updated, huge deck with a lot of seating, nice hot tub, fenced-in yard for the dog to run around, etc. Mary, the owner, was absolutely wonderful and helpful. We hope to be back next year!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Gold Standard

Guest: Renee & Brian (Smithton, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

The Waters Edge Retreat was like home but with an amazing view...we didn't want to leave. The home was beautiful, organized and very comfortable. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. The large, updated kitchen made it easy for us to stay in and cook every meal. The surrounding area was very easy to navigate around to stores and activities. The residents of Wisconsin were very friendly and willing to help a visitor with fishing tips and directions. The boat ramp and bait shop were very close and the location on the lake was incredible. Mary was a pleasure to work with and was very accommodating. This was our first experience with renting a home and I have to say this has set a Gold Standard and we will be back to the Waters Edge Retreat.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful time!

Guest: Linley & Cynthia (Marion, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 03/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

This was our first trip to Waters Edge. Everything was so wonderful at the lake house. Randy and Mary have an awesome place to take a vacation. They care so much about your vacation and have taken great care inside and out to make it a great time on the lake. Everything was very nice, updated, and clean. The kitchen has all updated appliances and everything we needed for cooking alone with a nice big gas grill just outside the kitchen door. All the furniture and beds and linens are extra nice and updated! The hot tub is big, very clean and what a great view. It is very relaxing! We found lots of extra details at Waters Edge like all the lighting. You must check out the outside spot lights on the trees and lake at night and all the track lighting inside the house is something to see. The last night we were there we found the up lights in the big kitchen windows, they are very cool! We loved our stay and are coming back! We highly recommend Waters Edge! Your vacation is in very good hands with Randy and Mary! The best owners we have ever worked with!!!! A big thank you to both of them for making our 30th Wedding Anv. SO WONDERFUL!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great!

Guest: Ali (Braidwood, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/10/11 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

Waters Edge is a wonderful getaway. Very clean and organized - easy to find - beautiful views. The only thing that I would have liked more is if there were two bathrooms. The shower was also quite small and I'm a small person - I would think a large person would have a very hard time moving around. Besides that small detail - everything else was great! Thanks to Mary and Randy for opening up their home for others to enjoy!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

You'd be crazy not to stay here!

Guest: Mike (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/03/11 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

Randy and Mary are amazing hosts! From the moment we walked into the cabin we knew it would be a good weekend. The cabin looks exactly like the pictures, it was clean and beautifully decorated. A bottle of red wine awaited our arrival. The view from the windows is amazing, even in the winter! Everything was precisely organized and if you didn't understand how to work something there was an instruction list easily at hand. The outdoor area was amazing, we want to come back during the summer so we can use it! Even in the dead of winter we used the hot tub and... it was very relaxing. As far as setting up the trip and payments, Mary and Randy are quick to respond, and made the experience painless and easy. The entire set up occurred over the internet and went off without a hitch. We are hoping to stay there again in the near future. Mary and Randy, thank you for an amazing stay!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great Place!!!

Guest: Vicky (Fort Atkinson, WI)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

This is our 2nd trip up for girl's weekend to Waters Edge and this is by far one of the best rentals that we have ever been to. It was very clean, great location and the owner's are so well organized and helpful - any questions we had, they had answers to and also provide information on places to go and things to do. This house has everything in it that you could possibly need and they are continually making updates to make this an even greater place to stay...if that is even possible. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Winter Fun

Guest: Mandy (Menomonee Falls)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

I couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend a winter weekend getaway with my friends. There were nice little touches around the house that made it feel like home. The view of the lake was fantastic and the open concept living room, dining area, and kitchen made it easy to socialize with everybody. We had a great stay and would definitely return.

Owner response:We're glad you had such a good time with your friends and hope you'll come back for another visit! Mary

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

AMAZING!!!!

Guest: sweety (Ripon)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

We just came back from staying at Waters Edge for 4 nights and had an awesome time! It is absolutely beautiful and we will definitely be back! The owner was very helpful and so accommodating! The location is close to many attractions. We went to the WI Dells and went horseback riding, to a five star restuarant in Madison with a view of the capital, to Devils Lake (beautiful), and Wollersheim Winery for a tour. Then we just relaxed fishing of the pier, having a burn (plenty of wood there), and soaking in the hot tub under the stars! I definitely recommend going here for your next vacation! Thank you so much for all of your help! Your awesome!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent Getaway!

Guest: Jayne (Oglesby, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

What a great house!!!! Our group of 6 had an awesome time! The house has everything you need and is not far from supplies. The lake is beautiful and even though we didn't catch any fish we still had a great time trying! The house is located right on the lake.... the deck is a perfect place to hang out all day long.... from the first cup of morning coffee to the last glass of wine in the evening. We enjoyed using the hot tub on our tired old bones and cooking out on the outdoor grill. The home is located right between Madison and The Dells so there is always plenty to do away from the home. My friends and I can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, pet owners.

August 2010

Guest: Family of Five and a Dog (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/08/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

We have rented several vacation homes in the past 8 years and this ranks as the best. The house was clean, comfortable, updated applicances and furniture and had everything we needed for a fun and relaxing stay. The owners are very helpful with any questions or concerns and were easy to get in touch with when we had a bad storm come in that kinocked down a neigbors tree on to their property. We caught over 100 fish off the dock and enjoyed our boat rides around the lake. The hot tub was awesome. The Wisconsin Dells are close by and we visited there several times but the amenitites close the home were also very nice. We even went to a local parade in Lodi that was very quaint. We highly recommend this home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Water's Edge on Lake Wisconsin

Guest: Kathleen (Pewaukee, Wi.)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

From the time you open the door, until the time you leave, you will have experienced one of the true gems of lake living. Relax, and float, fish, hot tub, go for a boat ride, all the amenities that make your stay special. Enjoy evenings of peace and quiet as you sit on the deck, and watch the world go by. You may even catch a glimpse of an eagle cruising by. Go for a boat ride and see the expanse of Lake Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin river. It was amazing to be in our fishing boat and see the depths of the different areas of the lake and river. There are plenty of areas to explore, and restaurants to try. Our evenings were spent, after sunset, to watch movies on the 52" television with bowls of popcorn. The home is secluded in a way that you can walk around in your swimsuit and not feel like a geek. It was fun. The best part for us was sharing and reconnecting with our family! PS The home is pet friendly, we brought our 6-1/2 year old golden retriever, which we brought her crate for when we were away, who enjoyed the lake, and sat on the deck with us.

Owner response:Kathy - we're glad that you and your family had such a good time at Water's Edge Retreat this summer and look forward to having you back. Summer of 2011 reservations open up in October - I'll be in touch then! Thank you, Mary & Randy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Time

Guest: Alison (Pontiac, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

My family had a wonderful time at Water's Edge resort. The house was clean and updated and there was nothing we wanted for! Mary was so helpful with any questions about the house and area! We rented the pontoon boat for our entire stay and had a blast on the lake every day! We had some good luck fishing and had a wonderful fish fry at the end of our stay. We are already planning on coming back next summer!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A Week with Family at Water's Edge

Guest: Jen (Granger, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

We spent the week prior to the 4th of July at Water's Edge. We had a fabulous time! The house was spectacular and the lake was great for cruising along in the pontoon. I would say it was great for fishing, but we didn't have any luck. We had my parents, my husband's parents and our two small children. We had plenty of room and really enjoyed all of the little touches Mary and Randy provided (toy chest, books, movies, welcome binder with local informatio). Highly recommend Water's Edge for a relaxing get-away.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Can't be beat

Guest: Mark (Elgin)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/11

I've rented condos and such for my vacations since 1992 and this is our favorite location. Mary and Randy are excellent hosts and Waters Edge is a hidden gem! The attention to detail cannot be beat and the house and grounds are spotless! I'd recommend WE to everyone.

Recommended for:Age 55+

Nice and quiet

Guest: ddmaier (Pleasant Prairie, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 12/10/09

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at WER. Well eqquipped kitchen! Everything was nice and clean. Perfect for parents and kids :) Thanks again! Denise, Daniel, Jamie, Britney with Etoile

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

The Most Relaxing and Enjoyable Vacation!

Guest: LadyHawk (Huntley, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/20/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

My fiancee and I had the most relaxing vacation we could have asked for. The house is immaculately clean and has all the amenities you could ask for. A lake right outside your windows, a Hot Tub, a big deck, a Hammock, a Fire Pit for making s'mores at night, premium cable, not to mention the 52" HD plasma flat screen, and high speed internet. The location of the home is quiet. The entire time we were there we did not see a soul except for a few people who were riding their boats. To make things even better, Mary is the most pleasant and accommodating owner I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She answered all of my questions and then some, and will go out of her way to help in any way. There is nothing you will be wanting for when you stay at Water's Edge. We were pleasantly surprised and we will definitely be back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Nancy84 (Sturtevant, WI)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 08/29/09

What a relaxing vacation. The house was perfect. The boat was great. I thought coming the end of August the weather would be nice and hot, I was wrong. By the end of week the high temp was 59 during the day and 40's at night. If you stay at this place you must eat at Fritz's, great fish fry. So many places to go see. I would come back in a minute. Thanks Mary and Randy for the gift when we arrived. I hope to return in a few years.

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The BEST Family Get-Away!

Guest: Hayley D. (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/16/09 Review Submitted: 09/12/09

We stayed at Water's Edge for our first summer vacation with our infant son. Our experience was perfect in every way. Mary went out of her way to help us plan our visit - she answered our (many!) questions about the area, found infant care items so we would not need to travel with them, even helped us search for flights! The house was perfect for a true escape from daily life, from the hot tub to the hammock to the premium cable to the wireless internet. The street on which Water's Edge is located is secluded, and we rarely saw anyone else while we were there. This was great for us because no one bothered our small baby and we didn't bother anyone else! While at Water's Edge, here are the tough decisions we had to make: Morning coffee on the deck or at the end of the dock? Star-gazing from the fire-pit or the hot tub? Light jacket or not (temps: 60s-70s! in August!)? Should the hammock be used for napping or reading? One s'more or two? I would recommend cooking most of your meals at the house. We tried to go to a couple of the local restaurants, but the ones we tried were bar-type joints that allowed smoking (not the best if you have small kids!). We visited Sassy Cow Creamery. They have the *best* ice cream! Definitely worth the scenic drive. We also ate brunch one morning at Marigold Kitchen in Madison = A++!! Water's Edge quickly became our home. We definitely plan to go back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Nice place. Very easy to find.

Guest: Neeley (United States)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

Liked the place a lot and so did my buddies. The view is great and the place had everything you would need to cook and relax. I really liked the flat screen tvs in each room. Kudos to you Mary!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/30/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

Mary...I can't believe it took me this long to review. Water's Edge was the perfect place for our group of friends to escape for a ski weekend. The view, the house, the hot-tub...everything was perfect. We're already planning our trip for next year. Thanks so much for having us!

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Guest: Karen and Steve Mattox (Yorkville, Il)
Date of Stay: 04/26/09 Review Submitted: 04/26/09

What a great week-end we had. The cabin was great. We really enjoyed the view of the lake and the hot tub. Mary and Randy thought of everything. We really enjoyed being able to bring our dogs. I can't wait to go back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/22/09

The house was beautiful. We all had a very relaxing weekend. I highly recommend staying there.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/09/09

We LOVED our stay at Water's Edge Retreat!! We had such a relaxing and beautiful weekend, and Mary and Randy thought of everything anyone could possibly need in a weekend!! The view is beautiful, the hot tub is amazing, and the house is quaint and comfy!! We cannot wait to stay again!!

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Water's Edge

Guest: TnTMommy (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/29/09 Review Submitted: 05/21/09

We had a blast! The house was very welcoming and CLEAN! The hot tub was fun and relaxing! We need to come back in the summer when there is more outdoor stuff to do! Mary was a pleasure to work with as far as making all are plans! Our dog, Rocky, was the most relaxed out of all of us! Sincerely, Susan and Family

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great Place and a Very Helpful Owner

Guest: JohnD5150 (Evanston, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/18/09 Review Submitted: 03/31/09

My friends and I came up here mainly to enjoy the 52-inch plasma tv and hot tub during the opening weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament a few weeks ago. And we couldn't have been more thrilled with our experience! Everything is exactly as it is described and looks just like the pictures. The place was spotless when we arrived and instructions for getting the key and getting in were very clear and very easy. The owner was also extremely helpful at all points in the process; returned e-mails quickly and was only too happy to answer any and all questions in great detail. Absolutely no hidden charges and my deposit was returned to me within 5 days. Couldn't have gone smoother and we will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/09/09

Outstanding accomodations in the perfect setting! We loved our stay and will definitely be back again!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/16/09

We had a great weekend getaway at this cabin. The cabin was immaculate and very well kept. We went in the winter and had a great time in the hot tub. The owners are very helpful and accomodating. The cabin had everything you could possibly ever think of that you would need while you were there. We will definitely plan a trip back. Thanks for a great get away!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/10/09

This cabin is right on the lake and very easy to find right off the highway. It has every amenity you could want - just bring some clothes! The towels, sheets, etc. are in great condition. The cabin is tidy and clean inside. The hot tub is awesome and relaxing. The owner is very responsive, informative, kind, and generous. We will definitely make a trip back to this cabin!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/03/09

We loved our stay at Water's Edge! The place was perfect for eight people with comfortable bedrooms, a spacious kitchen and living room and good kitchen equipment. The place is clean with lots of complimentary items.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/03/09

This was our second stay at Water's Edge and it was just as much fun as the first one! We enjoyed relaxing, playing board games, watching the large screen TV and soaking in the hot tub! This time we tried ice-fishing on Lake WI right off the backyard and even though we didn't catch anything we had fun trying. The house is well equipped with everything you need to be comfortable and more. We're already planning our late spring trip for more fishing!

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Pleasent Stay at Water's Edge

Guest: Kelly & Steve (Manitowoc, WI)
Date of Stay: 11/14/08 Review Submitted: 11/19/08

We absolutely love this house! There is nothing better than going on a mini vacation and having everything feel like you are at home. The hot tub is great on the cold nights. Cozy up to the fireplace with the love of your life!! Nothing will ever compare to this house! Can't wait to go this spring so we can see the blooms!! Thanks Kelly & Steve

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/26/08

We had a wonderful time at the Water's Edge. Our family enjoyed fishing, hot tub, fire pit and the relaxing views from the large windows. The owners were wonderful they thought of everything that would be needed for a wonderful stay. We have stayed and many other houses but this was one was the best ever. I hope to come back again real soon.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/25/08

My husband and I had a great stay. The house was very clean and all amenities you could think of were there. We loved the hot tub with beautiful views, the big screen TV and comfortable bed. Our dog even enjoyed all the new smells, scenery and wildlife! We also took some short drives to Devil's Lake, Okee and Lodi. The owners really went out of their way to ensure a fantastic stay--whether for relaxtion or fun, fun, fun!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/08/08

Our group had a great time at the Water's Edge and would consider staying here again. Everything was well organized and nicely laid out. The hot tub was key considering it gets a little chilly in October. We also enjoyed fishing and cruising the lake on the boat. The little things (extra towels, sheets, ipod connector, flat screen TV, internet) made it very convenient.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/24/08

We recently spent a relaxing week at Water's Edge. This lake home is a great place to reconnect with family and friends. It has absolutely everything you need, both inside and out for a fun vacation at the lake. Our favorites were the bigscreen TV, the hot tub, and the boat docked right at our pier. The perfect vacation spot.

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Memorial Day Weekend

Guest: Steph79 (Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/22/08 Review Submitted: 06/03/08

We stayed at the Water's Edge Retreat along with another couple for 4 days over the Memorial Day weekend 2008. We had a fantastic time! The house is absolutely amazing, wide open, beautiful, imaculate and every little thing you could possibly imagine just in case you need it. We can't speak highly enough about this spot and definitely will use it again for future getaways!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Awesome Time

Guest: Danessa (Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/04/08 Review Submitted: 04/08/08

Dear Mary and Frank: This past weekend was great!! We enjoyed every minute in your lake home! You had everything there. We made s'mores, had a lot of fun in the hot tub ,and of course the indoor time was perfect with your plasma TV and all the confortable furniture you decorated your home with. Very tasty!! Me and my friends are looking forward to come back sometime this summer, and don't be surprise if We call you very shortly!! We loved it!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great time

Guest: chicago gregg (chicago il)
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/03/08

We were at the home for 3 nights in march. The home was everything as described and more. The home was very clean and well maintained. Great contact with the owner Mary and I would definately recommend this home to a friend, we may even try to get back in the summer. We drove to the Dells twice which took about 20 minutes and also went to ski at Devils head resort, which also took about 20 minutes or so. The home is not too far of the expressway, which we found very convenient. The owers had everything we forgot, napkins, zip lock bags etc.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/29/08

We had a great time during our stay at Water's Edge. It was too foggy for skiing like we had planned, but we had fun staying inside playing games, and relaxing by the fire. It was enjoyable to get to spend our time together hanging out around the house and in the hot tub. Our late night run to the Dejope Indian Casino in Madison was fun and we really liked grilling out on the deck. We plan on coming back to try the fishing! Thank you! -The SIUC Phi Taus

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Winter get-away

Guest: Cindylou (Stickney, IL)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/09/08

This was the most relaxing get-away you could ask for! The home was very welcoming and comfortable. All the details were taken care of, so we didn't have to worry about anything besides food and drink. We spent most of our time in the home cooking our own meals, sitting in front of the cozy fireplace, or taking a dip in the hot tub. We even got to be kids again when we played the Nintendo and watched one of our Disney movies that we brought. It is a very peaceful area, and a great location right on the water. There are a few bars on the lake that we want to try the next time we go back. And since the snow was a little difficult to deal with at Devils Lake, we will definately go back there with our dog to walk the trails. And speaking of our dog, she absolutely loved it! They have dog biscuits on the counter, and plenty of room for her to roam. The hosts were very easy and pleasant to work with. This was last minute planning for us, and Mary helped speed up the process with the deposit, payment and refund. They also put together an extensive booklet guide for visitors with the 'what to see and do' in the area. We will definately be back! Ken, Cindy and Scout

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place to Stay

Guest: Sparkplug (South Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/28/08

There was a group of 6 of us who stayed at Water's Edge. The house was so nice and had everything we needed (there were things up there we never even thought would be in the cubboards - ice cream maker - if it wasn't so cold we would have made ice cream)! We had such a great time: grilling out, relaxing in front of the fire place, sitting in the hot tub at night when it was about 7 degrees, the guys tried ice fishing but had no luck. We would totally recommend this place to anyone! We're already looking for dates in the fall so we can come up again! This place is great for every age!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

WE LOVE THIS PLACE!

Guest: Mercyarts (Warrenville, IL)
Date of Stay: 02/01/08 Review Submitted: 02/05/08

The owners' hospitality was outstanding, everything from the complimentary bottle of wine to the labeled drawers and detailed instructions for things.... we loved the views, the hot tub (we made snow angels and then jumped back in!), the quiet, the fireplace - it was all surreal and provided much serenity. Thank you so much for provided a lovely and homey atmosphere for a getaway!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

A peaceful retreat in a beautiful location.

Guest: Grateful (Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/04/08

(Our Stay: 12/26/07 to 01/05/08) I cannot say enough about this beautiful home & the wonderful family that owns it. First of all, the photos just can't do this home justice! It is beautiful and so comfortable. The living room is large & cozy with a fireplace, soft sofas, and a HUGE big screen flat panel television with Bose surround sound! My husband was in heaven watching this TV! For the person who loves electronics & high tech toys, this house has it! The Wi-Fi internet connection was wonderful. We would kick back on the sofa with our laptop & Google the local attractions, restaurants, and such to plan our day of fun. We had brought our I-pods on vacation and we were able to play them on the I-Pod docking station. It just had everything we could possibly need! In addition, the beds were comfortable, the house was spotless, great heating....I even loved the dishes (snowman stoneware!) They have EVERYTHING labeled so you know exactly which switch controls what, how to turn on the hot tub (was heavenly by the way). It was so neat & organized. We were impressed! As for the owners, Mary & Randy were wonderful to get to know. We had many e-mail conversations prior to our stay and they sent us lots of tips regarding what to do & see while we visited Wisconsin. They are just wonderful people. You can really tell that they take pride in their home. They even had a sweet welcome gift for EACH of us when we arrived. I've never gotten that at any home rental before! I have to say, on our other vacations, the house was just a place to stay while we enjoyed the local attractions. This house however, we considered it to BE one of the attractions. In fact, there were a few days we just stayed at Water's Edge & enjoyed the peace & tranquility. For the first time, I came back home rested after a vacation versus the usual exhaustion. We highly recommend this family & their home and we look forward to staying with them again!! Thank you!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.