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Water Front on Big Hills Lake

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Cottage from
Cottage front entry
Living room
Dining area and doors to deck.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor grill
  • Dock
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Wild Rose, WI
  • Place, Nordic Mountain
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chippy's Dog Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Sleeping level

2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Water Front on Big Hills Lake

Our cottage is perched on the shore of the lake and offers sweeping views. The cottage has a large deck over looking water and includes your own private dock, and fire ring (and lots of firewood!). If you want to boat, fish, swim and have campfires on the shore of beautiful Big Hills Lake in Waushara County will be a great spot for you.

This recently updated cottage has everything you will need for a great vacation along with the charm of a old-school cottage. This cottage is very cute and comfortable but it's not fancy. It is best suited for families.

The upper cottage level features sliding glass doors that open onto an amazing deck, a fully equipped kitchen (sorry, no dishwasher) a dining and living area, and quirky but clean and functional bathroom.

The lower level has four beds (1 queen, 1 double and 2 twin). It is separated into 2 "bedrooms" by a curtain. There is plenty of space, a large closet and multiple dressers but it is a little short on privacy. This sleeping area ideal for families who like each other and value being together. Note that there is not a bathroom on the bedroom level.

The cottage is the kind of place that people come to year after year. If you are looking to hang out, make family memories, drink your favorite beverage with an amazing view and enjoy lazy joyful days on the lake, our cottage may be for you.

Guests have access to a private dock and may tie up a boat during their visit.

We have a canoe, kayak and life jackets that you are welcome to use during your stay.

There is a fire ring for evening campfires as well as firewood for your use.

Guests may or may not see us during their visit. We are always available by phone and we have a property manager who can take care of emergencies.

Other things to note
-To keep costs low we ask that guests bring their own sheets and towels.
-There is a TV, DVD player, HDMI cable and FireStick and lots of DVDs. We do not have cable.
-County law requires requires us to handle the deep cleaning but we require all guests to do a basic clean-up (sweep, bag-up trash, do dishes, etc.)
-There is a large trash container on site and weekly trash service which should be plenty for the week. If you create excessive garbage we ask that you take it with you.
-We ask that guest recycle using the containers provided.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the neighborhood

Wild Rose

Located in Wild Rose, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Nordic Mountain and Foxfire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pickerel Lake State Natural Area and Deppe State Wildlife Area. Kayaking, water tubing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Wild Rose, WI

What's nearby

  • Nordic Mountain - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Chippy's Dog Park - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Long Lake - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Crystal River - 33 min drive - 41.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Flanagans Pearl Lake Campsite Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Morris Mill Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ding - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Fox of Wild Rose - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Front on Big Hills Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Front on Big Hills Lake?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Front on Big Hills Lake on Jun 12, 2026 start from $260, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Front on Big Hills Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Front on Big Hills Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Front on Big Hills Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chippy's Dog Park, Nordic Mountain, and Long Lake. Lake Poygan and Pickerel Lake State Natural Area are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ermin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sounds of the nature

Very peaceful place. We loved especially early in the morning to listen owls and other birds. The view is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer in full bloom

Our stay was magical! So many fond memories created from the elusive turtle spotting to the swimming, water sports, beautiful views and bonfires overlooking the lake. The views from the spacious deck were amazing! The property owners were kind, generous and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice family get- a -way

Very cozy, comfy cottage that was just right. Clean, well maintained, and comfortable. Very peaceful, as the deck is overlooking the lake. The owner was excellent to work with, providing good communication from the beginning of our stay to the end. We would definitely return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful week

A few cautions: The stairs to basement where the beds are, are very steep and narrow. Could be a limiting factor for people with knee problems. My husband and I have some knee problems but we were able to make it up and down during the week without lingering effects. Just takes a little effort to go down the stairs. At times just taking a step at a time. Also they no longer have a working fireplace which is one of the features in the description in February of this year that I was attracted to. I don't know if that has been taken out of the description by now. Those 2 items aside this cabin is so cozy and cute and comfy. The kitchen is well equipped (I did baking and cooking during our stay), the views of Big Hills Lake are awesome. You are right on the water. Open the windows up and you can hear water lapping at the shore. It is charming. It is surrounded by pines and oaks and you can hear lots of birds singing. The owner is very responsive to any questions and wants you to enjoy your stay. Very friendly but not intrusive. They own a cabin next door and sometimes will be there. But they are quiet. All round good memories were made the week I was up 6/14-6/21. Except weather was cold, rainy and gray. But the cabin is well heated and you feel snug if you go up there in cooler weather. Besides Wisconsin weather...what are you gonna do??? Karen Ludwig
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Swift

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Mike and Suzanne live in Madison, WI with their two teenage children. Both work at the UW Madison and love both traveling the world, and spending weekends fixing up their cottage and enjoying all that Wisconsin has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We always wanted to find a perfect place for our family to enjoy the summer but it took several years for us to find the right spot.

We purchased the property in 2016 and have spent the times since constantly improving the space and amenities.

We feel in love with the property because it is right on the lake edge and allows wonderful access to everything the lake has to offer.

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