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Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature!

Riverside cottage with water park and Hot tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Spacious and comfortable deck give private view of water, birds, nature.
Table with great view of water, expands to seat 6.
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Poynette, WI
  • Place, Wisconsin River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Happy Hollow Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Harmony Grove Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature!

Near Cascade Mountain Ski Resort, Devilshead, Christmas Mountain!!! Great XC skiing nearby at Lodi Area Ski Trails and at Mirror Lake State Park. Great place to come back to after a day of skiing for a soak soak in the hot tub with a GREAT view of nature!

Rent this nicely furnished cottage to enjoy the beauty of nature on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin in this rustic, yet cozy river/lake cottage. Beautiful views out the large living room windows look onto green islands, sandbars and the distant Baraboo Hills and the shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake WI. Deck with great view of river and hills.

Conveniently located on shallow Lake Wisconsin waterfront with sandbars to wade to. Located between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells, just 1.5 hours from Milw and 3 hours from Chicago.

Bring some firewood (or buy it locally) and have a campfire in the firepit next to the water!

Watch crimson sunsets from the 16' x 25' deck or from a shady grove of maple trees at water's edge. Whether it's the knotty pine walls of the living room and kitchen, the view of sunset over the water from bed, or the wooden twin bunk bed 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!

There is so much for your family to see, so much to do year round in the area!

SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER 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 shallow waterfront location, the choice is yours, launch your boat at one of 3 nearby boat launchs and head left for Lake Wisconsin or go right for the Wisconsin River. You’ve got it all right here! You can launch your boat daily and spend an exciting day on the open water of the lake (too shallow to get a boat of any size into our channel but you can park your trailer in front at the end of the day) 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. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI. Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day canoeing or kayaking around the sandy tree-covered islands.

Enjoy shallow water fishing from the sandbar in front, from our canoe, or use a boat to hit several of the best local fishing spots all within 5 minutes of the cottage: The Narrows, Fockes Bluffs, Tipperary Bluffs, and Camp Rest Park. Good fishing for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie and more.

The cottage has a green lawn for yard games or for kids to run around in, plus 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 50-60 mile trip with a free ferryboat crossing as a highlight!

This two bedroom, one bathroom house has a small but full kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with most anything you’ll need to prepare any meal you like…or grill out on waterside deck on the gas grill! Feeling lazy? Kick back and enjoy the 46” flat screen LCD HDTV....relax on the deck, 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.

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).

So much to see and so much to do! Relaxing!

Fish for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie, and more. Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the WI Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and more! Great bird-watching!

Keywords: Scenery, Quiet, Serene, Fishing, Beautiful Views, canoe

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs allowed with $25/night pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the cottage.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Poynette

Located in Poynette, this cottage is on the waterfront. Museum at the Portage and Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cascade Mountain Ski Area and Lodi Golf Club. Happy Hollow Park and Glenview Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Poynette, WI

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin River - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Happy Hollow Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wildenberg Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Harmony Grove Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 11 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 20 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gasoline Alley - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A & W Pour House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quietwater Cottage-Hot Tub, Nearby Skiing, Peaceful, Scenic, Birds, Nature! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Glacial Lake Wisconsin and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wisconsin River and Happy Hollow Park. Harmony Grove Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 252 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 252 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 252 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing few days of quiet and private time away. Everything you could want and need provided. Looking forward to next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was great to have! And very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place with everything we needed. Great yard with a fire pit by the beach. Wonderful view from the deck. We used the hot tub every morning and every evening. Our next stay will be during warmer weather so we can get out on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet. Nice getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauley A.

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

Much needed vacation

This was a nice place to stay that was away from hustle of the city. It was beautiful outside and the cabin was cute and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we stayed at the cottage. Peaceful and quite with bars and restaurants nearby. Enjoyed the hot tub and the beach area. Only suggestions...please trim the bushes by the deck. Hard to enjoy the view while sitting at the table.
Just before a storm
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon D.

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

Wonderful

Stayed for our anniversary and my birthday. We had our dog with us and it was the perfect spot to “just be”! Would love to stay again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Great place to stay!

Beautiful location on the river, hot tub was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a 2 night stay.We used the canoe to go up and down river, saw the bluffs upriver just as described. Got a lot of hiking in. Good recommendations left by ownersThere is wonderful bird life all around. We woke the morning of departure to two sandhill cranes standing in the front yard.Just the two of us so plenty of room and comfort which met our needs. Didn't use the hot tub. While we were there the neighborhood was very quiet with minimal traffic. We took two enjoyable walks down road.Great rental for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property. The outdoor space is great. There is a big deck where we ate all our meals. There was yard space to run around and play. And best of all the river was sandy so it was great to wade into with the little ones. And there was a sandy area where they could play. We used the canoe to paddle around the river as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice 4 person cottage by the river. Unfortunately, due to late season and dry weather the river was hard to navigate even in kayaks due to low water - not the fault of our hosts. The view was wonderful! The fire pit was perfect by the water and they even supplied wood. The only reason I would give a 4 was the cottage was dated and the access to the main lake was difficult due to the low water making fishing a bit of a challenge. Would stay here again. Well worth the cost. Deck and bird feeders are a joy. Bathroom and kitchen are small but they have everything you need for a quick fishing trip.
Sunset view
Milky Way above
Fishing
Access to main lake
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfect engagement surprise ever!!

So beautiful, peaceful and tranquil. A little piece of heaven tucked away in paradise. This was the most memorable trip, and literally the perfect beginning to the rest of our lives. Everything about it was just perfect!! We will DEFINITELY book again (if we can even find an ope reservation date!)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Loved our stay

Hot tub over looking the water was amazing, relaxing and so peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a lovely stay at Quietwater Cottage. The cottage was clean, comfortable and perfectly located. We particularly enjoyed the birds and the hiking recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Awesome!

The place is fully stocked and very clean. There was everything we needed and more. Host is amazing. The post talks about the beach down the road...don't bother, the beach in yard is perfect for pets or small children. Thank you for a great experience on our short time there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Liked the birds & bird feeders , lake view, hot tub and deck. Need Instructions re: hot tub operation, garbage pick up thought it was monday & we left monday didnt know if take out to street( far side) ? Very restful stay in small cottage with our 2 small dogs. Didnt get any fish but son in law waded out and tried too shallow? Toured & tasted at nearby wineries. Overall laid back peaceful.daughters bday weekend. Appreciated wine & welcome note, music playing when we arrived too. .Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Our getaway

Cozy cabin, nestled in the outskirts of Baraboo. Great for the scenery and hiking. A chance to unplug and get away from the big city to spend quality time nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Cabin on river

Great little cabin on river. Just as advertised: near good restaurants too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Getaway

Great place. Going back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great cottage!

Very nice cottage, has everything you need, it was difficult to get around in the boat being on a sandbar, had great fish fry at Anchors at the Lakeside!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

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

Perfect

Great place and great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z.

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

Tranquil setting with cozy house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bird watching and wildlife was spectacular. The host was very attentive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

October trip

Small and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

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

Great weekend get away!

This little cottage is perfect for a quiet, peaceful weekend get away! It was just the place we were looking for to come back and relax after skiing at Cascade Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Welcoming cozy cottage. Excellent location for bird watching & near by hiking at state parks. Friendly neighborhood :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave Weber

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We love the outdoors, especially hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing, biking and cross-country skiing! We love to travel all over the world but always feel that the cottage is a fun and relaxing place to call home! Nothing like watching sunset from the hot tub! We come up whenever we can and are happy to share it with out guests as a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

I've fished this area since I was a boy, always making it up for the White Bass run in May. finally bought a place on the river and have been enjoying it for many years. We love relaxing and continue to be fascinated exploring the Lake Wisconsin area, whether on bike, foot, car, or boat!

What makes this property unique

The natural beauty of the area is astounding. So much less developed than the Dells and some much hillier and varied terrain than Door County. The Lake Wisconsin area is great treasure that you never get tired of!

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