Location: Poynette, Lake Wisconsin, South Central, Wisconsin, USA (On Lake Wisconsin, between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
Keywords: Hot tub, Spa, Scenery, Quiet, Serene, Fishing, Beautiful Views
Nearby ski resorts for skiing and tubing! 20% discount for mid-week rentals!
Peaceful with GREAT VIEWS ACROSS THE WATER! Enjoy the beauty of nature on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin in this rustic, yet cozy river/lake cottage. Relax with friends or family in the hot tub after a day canoeing or kayaking around the sandy tree-covered islands. Watch crimson sunsets from your bed, from the 16'x 25' deck, or under a shady grove of oak and maple trees at water's edge. Whether it's the knotty pine walls of the livingroom and kitchen or the wooden twin-over-full bunk beds in the second bedroom you’ll always feel cozy and welcome at Quietwater Cottage. You'll enjoy yourselves so much you'll be anxious to come for another visit!
Quietwater Cottage is conveniently located on the Lake Wisconsin waterfront midway between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells, just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 3 hours from downtown Chicago, and 2 hrs from Dubuque. This cottage is located next door to the Island View Hideaway and is operated by the same owners.
FALL & WINTER FUN! After the summer crowds leave you’ll find unique beauty and tranquility on the river. Tucked in among the surrounding bluffs and hillsides you’ll find gorgeous fall colors and dazzling winter scenery. Hundreds of wooded acres across the street are home to the Red Bellied Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, and White Tailed Deer, while the ever-changing river offers views of Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Beaver, and Muskrat. Scenic drives in all directions make interesting day trips more fun! Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the Wollensheim Winery, Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and so much more. Nearby ski hills include Cascade Mountain (15 min) and Devilshead Lodge (30 min).
SPRING, SUMMER, and FALL Adventures! Green trees, sunny sand-bars, and a lazy river await you. Tucked off the main channel the cottage has the best of both worlds…easy assess to the big water, a great view of the water and sunsets, but little boat traffic. Because of our waterfront location, the choice is yours, launch your boat and head left for Lake Wisconsin or go right for the Wisconsin River. You’ve got it all right here! You can spend an exciting day on the open water of the lake or a quiet day exploring the Dells-like bluffs and the nearby islands, coves, and backwaters in your canoe or kayak. The shallow water in front is perfect for kayaks and canoes.
Enjoy shallow water fishing from the pier or head out in a boat to hit several of the best local fishing spots all within 5 minutes of the cottage: The Narrows, Fockes Bluffs, and Camp Rest Park. Good fishing for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie and more.
Though the cottage has a green lawn for yard games or for kids to run around in, just a block away is a park with playground equipment and wading beach, perfect for small children and dogs. Tennis and basketball courts are just a mile up the road. Bike riding opportunities on winding country roads in the area are fantastic. Up for a challenge? Circle Lake Wisconsin on your bike, it's about a 50 mile trip with a free ferryboat crossing as a highlight!
This two bedroom, one bathroom house has a small but efficient kitchen and an open layout. The kitchen is equipped with all you’ll need to prepare any meal you like…or grill out on waterside deck! Feeling lazy? Kick back and enjoy the 37” flat screen LCD HDTV or enjoy the hot tub which seats up to six people, so...relax, sip a drink, even surf the web, and watch the river go by!
Beautiful views out the large living room windows and across the 16’x25’ deck look onto green, sandy islands and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake Wisconsin.
So much to see and so much to do! Relaxing!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Window Unit
- Linens Provided : Others charge extra for this, we provide free! Bed linens, bath towels, kitchen towels, etc.
- Off Street Parking : Room to park 2 vehicles in driveway.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace : Gas fireplace takes the chill off winter evenings and adds a cozy atmosphere!
- Beds
- Queen Bed : View out onto water from main bedroom with queen sized bed.
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed : Twin-sized over full-sized wooden bunk beds in second bedroom.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Coleman model #471 6-person hot tub with lounge seat. Enjoy a refreshing hot tub experience under the stars or while with a cup of hot coffee in the morning!
- Cable/Satellite TV : Home entertainment system for good sound quality when watching DVDs.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Pretty much everything you'll need to cook your own meals including pots, pans, utensils, and lots of extras!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : New full-sized refrigerator.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Weber gas grill with side burner to cook meals outdoors. Gas cylinder, including spare provided so you won't run out of fuel!
- Deck/Patio : Deck and hot tub has great view of water, hills, sunsets. 22' x 16' Deck is gated with standard narrow wood railings to contain pets or children.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : This cottage enjoys 85' of beautiful waterfront...not across the street from the water but ON the water! Waterfowl, including Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Heron, and various species of ducks are plentiful.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Enjoy checking email or surfing the web on the deck, in yard, even while sitting on the pier with our wireless internet service!
- Other Amenities
- 400 sq feet of deck facing the water, Private Pier to dock boat/fish, Views of Sunset from deck and livingroom, new wide screen LCD HDTV, Home Theater System, wireless Internet Access, DVD/VCR Player, Stereo/CD Player, Linens/Towels provided, wooden twin-over full bunk beds, outdoor fire pit at water's edge.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Dogs can enjoy hanging out on gated deck.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for renters is 23 years of age unless part of a larger family group.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking allowed only outside or on deck.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June 13-Sept 2 2011 ...(High Season) ... $1395/week (sorry, no weekends)
Sept 3, 2011-Oct 23 2011(mid-season)..$575/3-nite (min)wknd .. $1200/week
Oct 24 2011-May 16 2011(low-season)..$475/3-nite wknd .$ 350/2-nite wknd.. $950/wk
May 17 2011-June 12 2011(mid-season)..$575/3-nite (min)wknd .. $1200/week
Fall/Winter holiday periods are mid-season rates. Each approved pet is $20/night.
Rates are for 1-4 persons. Each additional person is $20/night
Rates INCL towels, linens,& cleaning costs. Add 5.5% WI Sales tax to above rates.
Damage/Security Deposit, if required, returned within 14 days of departure.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- View from water side. Easy to access hot tub is on lower deck. - Cottage In Poynette, Go Fishing, Boating or Soak In the Hot Tub.
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- Table with view out picture window to river expands to seat up to eight. - Cottage In Poynette, Go Fishing, Boating or Soak In the Hot Tub.
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- Relax in 6 person hot tub with lounger. Wisconsin River in background. - Cottage In Poynette, Go Fishing, Boating or Soak In the Hot Tub.
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- Cozy bedroom with queen size bed. Glass doors to view of river/nature.
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- Enjoy the shade of trees and the views of islands and distant hills.
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- Fish from your pier for Bass, Northern, White Bass, Perch, and more.
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- Island channels out your back door!
Traveler Reviews (30)
Perfect ending
Guest: lisapie
(Castle Rock Co.)
Date of Stay: 07/03/08
Review Submitted: 07/13/08
The description on line was to the t. The cottage had practically everything you needed. The senery was beautiful and relaxing. The boys had a blast with having the boats for use when ever they wanted. We hope to come back again. Only thing missing was a clothes washer, that is the only thing keeping it from being perfectly flawless. Thank you for sharing your piece of tranquility. Lisa
Owner response:Lisa, Thanks for being our very first guests at Quietwater! Glad you enjoyed it, I could tell the boys would when I saw them bound out of the car and run for the waterfront.They caught a turtle within no time! I hope you found the little laundromat just four miles up the road in the tiny hamlet of Harmony Grove. It's across the street from the Pizza Parlor. Looking forward to you being our guest again. -Dave
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Just what the doctor ordered!
Guest: Nathan
(Madison WI)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/06/11
Nice cabin with everything you need to get away from things for awhile. Dave is very accomodating, I left a battery charger there, they mailed it back to me without me even asking! Hot tub is great, if its warm enough to go canoeing around the lake that's also a good time. Deck comes with a big gas grill to cook outside, nice gas fireplace for colder nights. Flat screen with cable & iPod hookups. Groceries take a 10 minute drive but heh, you aren't going there to be right next to a Walmart anyways so just plan ahead:)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
What a wonderful cottage to find!
Guest: Susie N.
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/08/11
Review Submitted: 09/23/11
We had a wonderful long weekend at Quietwater Cottage. The cottage is situated on the Wisconsin River. The deck was where we spent most of our time, watching the wildlife and an occasional canoe. It was a grand place to sit after dinner and listen to the Sandhill Crane calling until nightfall. The cottage was well appointed. We found everything we needed. The owners had great suggestions on places to visit, but the cottage would a great place to bring a book and enjoy life on the river. We hope to return in the not too distant future. ~Susie Sacramento, CA
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
highly recommended!!
Guest: joel a.
Date of Stay: 09/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
my wife and i were lucky enough to come across this gem as a retreat right after our wedding. our 'minimoon', as it were. it was perfect! many hours were spent on the hammock and in the amazing hot tub. we'll be coming back for our anniversary year after year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful getaway at Quietwater
Guest: Bob
(Joliet, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11
Review Submitted: 05/18/11
Had a fantastic 4 day vacation at Quietwater. The property is gorgeous! The wife and I especially loved relaxing in the hot tub and watching the sunset each evening. Our two cocker spaniels had the time of their lives. They had a great time playing in the water and they enjoyed watching all the beautiful birds as much as we did. Dave is an excellent host and even left us a bottle of wine to enjoy while relaxing. I couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate my upcoming 40th Birthday. We plan on returning again, hopefully for at least a week this time. Four days were just not enough. Thanks for everything.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Just perfect, again!
Guest: Rick & Nicole
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 10/10/10
Review Submitted: 10/17/10
Second time up here and just as perfect as the first. Exactly what we needed for a close get-a-way from the big city. The area is beautiful and the cottage is as pretty as can be. Good fishing, incredible views, friendly people; what else could you ask for! We will definately be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
What a wonderful relaxing vacation...
Guest: Michelle
(Rockford)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10
Review Submitted: 10/13/10
Our stay was WONDERFUL!!! SO relaxing :) The weather was beautiful. The cabin was so clean and welcoming. We appreciated the bottle of wine and the comforting welcome. We fished (caught Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, Perch, Bullhead and even a crayfish and SALAMANDER!!! - have you ever seen a salamander in real life? We hadn't - it was cool). The kids put their suits on and walked right off the dock up to the island and hunted for clams (we almost had a clam bake, but the kids threw a fit :) (The dog (golden retriever) loved it too (first time she's had the opportunity to be in the water this much) We made campfire chili over the fire while we fished. That same night - we saw probably 200 cranes fly over and descend into the cattails/reeds. It was really cool. The canoes and rowboat were a hit as well as the hot tub. Thanks again for a wonderful experience!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect quiet getaway for our family
Guest: eviesmama
(Lombard, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
We spent our first ever family vacation visiting this cottage - my husband, our 8-month old daughter and small dog. It was just the perfect escape. Our daughter's pack and play fit perfectly in the second bedroom. We enjoyed using the patio to grill, play games and just relax. Who knew bird watching would be so fun? The kitchen was well-stocked, you really just need food. Even comes with sugar, salt, spices, etc. Bedroom was very comfortable - same with all the seating in the living room. Firepit down by the water was great. We spent one day visiting Mackenzie Environmental Education Center and another at Lapacek's Orchard - got to pick our daughter's first pumpkin right off the vine. Both were just perfect day trips - just 15 or so miles away. Ron the property manager was very nice and helpful. We would definitely reccomend this to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway. You feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, yet if you want to get out and do things, there's plenty to do! Thanks Dave for providing a great, memorable trip!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Relaxing Escape.
Guest: Steph
(Cullom, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/18/10
My family had a Wonderful time at the Quietwater Cottage, it was described perfectly and was just what we were looking for. The view from the deck and hottub was more than relaxing. The children and dogs enjoyed the water right in the backyard. We also enjoyed boating to a nearby sandbar for an afternoon of fun in the sun. The water was a little low but once my husband learned to navigate we were able to get our boat right up to the dock by the house. We also really enjoyed the canoes that were provided. The owner and caretakers couldn't have been more helpful, great information provided on local attractions and restaurants. We didn't travel away from the cottage to much but did enjoy one day at the Dells and a lovely drive to Baraboo one afternoon. Also one evening at the nearby casino. We also enjoyed a meal at a nearby lakeside restaurant, Hooker's, absolutely delicious Friday night fish fry. I would recommend this to anyone looking to relax and have some fun with a small family. We enjoyed the experience with 2 children and 2 dogs. Plenty of room for us all. Thanks again Dave for a wonderful experience.
Owner response:Steph, Thanks for being our guests, glad you had a good time. Try a stay in the winter sometime! -Dave
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great winter getaway
Guest: heather
(DC)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09
Review Submitted: 06/23/10
Working with Dave to set up the arrangements was great, and the accomoations were cozy and charming. Enjoyed the hot tub, and the fireplace immensely. Our visit was blanketed in snow and tranquility. Can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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