Location: Poynette, Lake Wisconsin, South Central, Wisconsin, USA (On Lake Wisconsin, between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cottage, Peaceful, Quiet, Nature, Birds, Wading, Canoe, Scenery, Scenic
20% discount for mid-week stays! Same owners as smaller Quietwater Cottage (next door)!
Four seasons of happy memories with friends and family are awaiting you as you enjoy the beauty of nature on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Whether you’re relaxing in our 6-7 person hot tub after a day on the nearby ski slopes, spending a day in the sun on the miles of open water, or watching a crimson sunset from the deck you’ll always feel cozy and welcome at Island View Hideaway. So much for your family to see, so much to do!
Island View Hide-Away is conveniently located on the Lake Wisconsin waterfront midway between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells, just 1-1/2 hours from Milwaukee and 3 hours from downtown Chicago.
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 Pileated 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 small boat from a nearby ramp and head left into Lake Wisconsin or go right for the Wisconsin River. You’ve got it all right here! You can spend an exciting day water 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. Trailer your boat to a nearby ramp. The shallow water in front is great for kayaks and canoes but too shallow this year to pull a larger boat to the pier due to a sandbar that washed in.
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 level green lawn for yard games or for kids to run around in, just a block away is a park with playground equipment and ankle deep 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, about a 50 mile trip with a free ferryboat crossing as a highlight!
This two bedroom, two-bath house has a bright, clean kitchen and a wonderful open layout on the first floor. 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 42” flat screen LCD HDTV! Check email or surf the web at water's edge with our wireless internet service!
Beautiful views out the large living room windows and across the 15’x20’ deck look onto green, sandy islands and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake Wisconsin.
HOT TUB - Beautiful Sundance hot tub seats 6-7 persons. Relax, sip a drink, and watch the river go by!
So much to see and so much to do! Relaxing!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central A/C
- Linens Provided : Towels and Linens provided with no extra fees.
- Off Street Parking : Parking pad for 2 vehicles (side by side), parking for 1-2 add'l cars on street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Unhook trailer and park in double driveway or pull up alongside road in yard.
- Gas Fireplace : Cozy, warm fireplace in livingroom.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Queen bed in downstairs bedroom. Sleeper sofa in livingroom opens into queen sized bed.
- Double Bed : Upstairs futon folds down into very comfortable double (full) bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin beds in upstairs bedroom. These can easily be pushed side-by-side as King sized bed for couple.
- Convertible Bed : Thick, firm, high quality full mattress on new 2nd floor futon. Also, there is a sleeper sofa in first floor livingroom with view out wall of windows to river.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Sundance 6-7 person HOT TUB on deck just steps from glass doors.
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 42" Wide Screen LCD HDTV in livingroom has home theater system, separate TV in upstairs sleeping/lounge area.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Library of movies, classic TV shows.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : A wide range of kitchen supplies including electric griddle, rice cooker, tons of pots and pans, turkey roaster, ice cream maker, waffle iron, blender, electric can opener, toaster, toaster-oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, rice cookeretc, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Lots of pots and pans for preparing meals.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : New dishwasher.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large Weber BBQ gas grill runs on natural gas.
- Deck/Patio : Spacious main deck is 15' X 20' with rectangular patio table seating 6 plus reclining patio chairs great for reading in! 10' x 10' deck extention towards waterfront for 6-7 person hot tub.
- View/Location
- Lakefront : House is DIRECTLY on the water, not across the street from waterfront. Land slopes GENTLY to water's edge and pier.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your computer to hook up for wireless online services. Check your email or even conduct business while relaxing on the deck or at the water's edge!
- Other Amenities
- 400 sq feet of deck facing the water, Private Pier to dock boat/fish, Views of Sunset from deck and livingroom, Sleeper Sofa in Livingroom, 42" wide screen LCD HDTV with Home Theater system, High Speed WIRELESS Internet Access, DVD/VCR Player, Stereo/CD Player, Linens/Towels provided, Second Floor entertainment area with TV for kids/second couple, Outdoor fire pit at water's edge.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Well-trained pets WELCOME for extra fee!
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : One step up from front sidewalk to kitchen and entire first floor. Gentle slope down to water's edge.
- Kid Friendly : Shallow waterfront reduces water danger to children. Playground and shallow wading beach located 1 block away.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Sorry, no smoking allowed inside. Please step outside to smoke on deck or by waterfront.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Prairie Glen Golf Course, Downhill Skiing at Devilshead, Cascade Mountain, Christmas Mountain, Winery with tours, McKenzie Environmental Center, Paintball, Boat Rentals, Merrimac Free Car Ferry, Lake Wisconsin Tour and Charter Boats, Baraboo Circus World Museum, State Capital Building-Madison, Ho Chunk Casino
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June 11-Sept 2, 2011 $1695/week . (Peak Season, no weekend rentals)
Sept 3, 2011-October 23, 2011 $1400/Week $695/3-night wkend (3 night minimum)
October 24, 2011-May 17, 2012 $1200/Week $425/2-night weekend (2 night minimum)
Rates are for 1-6 persons. Each additional person is $20/night
Fall/Winter holiday periods are mid-season rates. Approved pets $20 per day.
WEEKLY Rental Check-in: 4pm(Sat),Check-out:11am(Sat)
Damage/Security Deposit, if required; returned within 14 days of departure.
Rates INCL cleaning, towels, linens. Please add 5.5% WI Sales tax to above rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Property Photos
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- Photo of Island View Hideaway, directly on the water. - Lake Wisconsin, WI Cottage Rental in Poynette
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- Enjoy our 6-7 person HOT TUB with a beautiful view across the water!! - Lake Wisconsin, WI Cottage Rental in Poynette
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- View of Islands and distant shores across Wisconsin River from Deck - Lake Wisconsin, WI Cottage Rental in Poynette
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- View of bright, cheery, fully furnished kitchen.
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- Enjoy fishing and scenic Dells-like bluffs just around the corner.
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- Open first floor layout offers maximum enjoyment of view to water.
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- First floor bedroom has view of forest across Tipperary Rd.
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- 2nd fl bdrm: cableTV, twin trundle beds, futon converts to full bed, & bathroom
Traveler Reviews (37)
Nice family vacation home
Guest: BobbyFamily
(Sterling Heights, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09
Review Submitted: 06/05/09
Beautiful views of river included magnificent bird-watching and gorgeous sunsets. The kids loved the nearby park and use of the canoe and rowboat were huge hits. A very relaxing retreat that provided all the necessary modern conveniences. The mosquitos were certainly voracious but the bug spray seemed to tame them a bit. The wine and flowers upon arrival were appreciated as well! Would definately return under the same circumstances.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful trip
Guest: t_race
(Central Illinois)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
My parents, my fiance, and the four dogs between us all stayed at Island View while we checked out some wedding venues in the Dells. The location was perfect (once we found the cabin - Dave was extremely nice to answer his phone late at night to help us with directions!) and we loved the beautiful winter view. We were so happy to find a place that would allow our four small dogs, and they loved being able to look out the three huge sliding glass doors at the snow and birds that kept coming to the feeder. The spiral staircase up to the loft bedroom was a little difficult to get up - if you have an older person or a larger person it would not be doable. But it worked well for us. The hot tub was FANTASTIC and the best part of the trip. Thanks Dave!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers.
Sweet, charming stress buster!
Guest: christy k.
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 12/31/11
The house was perfect for our family of 5. We loved the charm of the home, the lake, and the neighborhood (vs a cookie cutter condo in the Dells.) It had everything we needed, from a pizza pan and slicer, to clear instructions on how to operate the gas fireplace. The hot tub was awesome. My husband and I had a great early morning watching the sun come over the hill, and seeing the birds up close. The lake was beautiful. There was no snow, and we had some dreary days, but the subtle greens, grays and blues were beautiful in a quiet, understated way. Each of the kids thanked me for the trip, and that's saying something! :) It's obvious the owners care about the house and the people who visit. We were glad to be some of those people!
Owner response:Thanks for being our guests and for taking such good care of our lake house! Please come back and be our guests again sometime! -Dave and Cheryl
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Great Times Had By All!
Guest: Liz
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/26/11
Everybody was happy! Island View was perfect for our "mixed" group! Those of us who like to run around found great little shops in Lodi and a fun wine tasting tour at the nearby Wollershiem winery while the others watched sports and enjoyed the deck and pier. The girls really felt like explorers canoeing around the island, and they especially loved their "apartment". The house was neat and homey and had everything we needed. The gas grill was great, letting the homebodies make some meals. Everybody loved the hot tub, and we made good memories around the big campfire every night! Thanks Dave for all your suggestions!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Home away from Home!!!
Guest: Maggie W.
(Dubuque, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
Dear Dave and Sheryl, This last trip was the best one yet. The weather was perfect. The house was so comfortable, and you could "smell the clean" the minute you walked in! My only regret was that the time went by way too fast!! This was my 7th return so it's almost becoming a home away from home!!! Having the grill handy on the deck made entertaining easy and fun. There was plenty of wood for an evening fire and the hot tub was on call 24/7. Between enjoying the view of the water in the back yard, and the moon and the stars and the hoot owl chiming in at night, it was so quiet I could actually hear the fish jumping in the water! I will definitely come back and will highly recommend the Island View Cottage to all my family and friends. :O) I am so glad you made this place a rental for everyone to enjoy, and not just "a family vacation home" for yourself! Thanks for sharing your home with us! Maggie from Iowa
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Big Let Down
Guest: Mike
(Plainfield, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/13/11
Where should I start? The mold growing in the bathroom? The BBQ with a couple of inches of crud in the bottom and what looks like a couple of seasons of grease buildup? How about the front entrance that looks like it hasn't been hosed down since Nixon was in office? Oh wait, how bout finding out it's impossible to get a boat to the dock after everything is paid? Can't forget the ants crawling on the kitchen counter tops and in the toaster. Or the mat on the floor in the bathroom that was filthy. And the stains on the two seat couch. There is also thelack of attention to detail. The cable box is capable of HD programming, but with the way it's hooked up, it doesn't work. I could go on and on. Basically, I feel ripped off. I would never recommend this to anyone.
Owner response: Since this is our first and only negative review in 5 years We thought we would respond. This reveiw is from the same party who told the rental manager how much they loved the place as they were checking things out upon arrival and who told the him that everything was good during their stay while they were departing! We take pride in having a dedicated cleaning service, professional landscapers, and top-notch maintenance services. Although I feel this guest guest has terribly exaggerated the conditions, especially the implications that our home is not clean, I have gone over each of the comments with our help to make sure all is in top shape. I wish they would have brought up any concerns during their visit and would have appreciated them returning my calls after I read their posted review. I don’t understand their 1 out of 5 rating. What about the great views, the bird watching, the wonderful deck to relax on, the hot tub, the fishing, all the fun things to do in the area, etc?
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Best Winter Vacation Spot Ever!
Guest: Ann
(Forest Park, IL)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/11
The listing you see on this website is just half of the beauty of the cottage. It is unexplainable to be right on the lake, sitting in the hot tub looking at the beautiful stars. We even saw fireworks across the lake, while in the hot tub, in January! Dave and Cheryl could not have been more helpful and attentive. While booking online, sometimes it is hard to know who you're dealing with. All my anxieties were put to rest with these owners, and I was able to ask questions and get quick answers throughout the process. We were so happy with our stay that we will be booking something for the summer in the near future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great getaway from the city
Guest: Hannah
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/10
We had a great time at Island View with our dog Roscoe. Very clean, well equiped and relaxing cottage. We went fishing in the row boat (caught two big mouth bass) and relaxed in the hot tub at the end of the day. Pictures are accurate. Can't comment on the area because we bascially stayed by the house the whole time just fishing and reading and relaxing on the lake. Just what we needed!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great time!
Guest: Garry
(Naperville, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/10/10
My wife and I rented this property the last week in June and had a great time. The property was fully furnished; immaculate; and ready to start enjoying the minute you walked in the door. The setting was great with the Wisconsin River in your back yard; large shade trees; and every bird imaginable visiting the bird seeders. The owner - Dave - was most accommodating and very responsive.
Owner response:Garry, Now you need to check it out in the winter with snow everywhere and a misty river! Thanks for being our guests again! -Dave
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Louie, Amy, and Little Louie
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Date of Stay: 04/25/10
Review Submitted: 04/25/10
What an amazing week we had!! We stayed from April 18- April 25, 2010. The location is beautiful, the house felt like home immediatly, and it was great meeting you, Dave! We had a great time taking family canoe trips, watching the wildlife, sitting around the fire, an relaxing in the hot tub at night. My 7-year old son even caught a fish! The house was well stocked with everything we needed for the week. It was so hard coming back to "reality" at the end of the week! We are already deciding on a trip next year- hopefully for 2 weeks! Thanks again!
Owner response:It was great meeting you and your family as well. Thanks to Louie for the help in getting the pier in. Nice Smallmouth Little Louie!
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