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Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more

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The best sunsets!
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Deck over looking the lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wautoma, WI
  • Place, beach near Hills Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Golf Courses of Lawsonia
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Main cottage bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more

Explore the clear waters of Little Hills lake while staying at the Lakefront Beach House! With over 50’ of private lakefront, you can relax on your very own beach in Wisconsin! Bring the family along to enjoy the many amenities we offer, such as kayaking, paddle boards, row boating, fishing and a paddle boat.
The main cottage can sleep up to 10 guests with two bedrooms and room in the living room for a queen air mattress. We offer a fully equipped kitchen, main floor full bath with attached washer and dryer. An open concept kitchen flows to an additional dining area, the living room and a beautiful screened in porch facing the lake. Enjoy your morning coffee on one of our 3 porches, all overlooking the lake.
Along with the above amenities mentioned, we offer a private pier, floating swim raft, a fire pit by the beach to enjoy those beautiful sunsets, Free Wireless Wi-Fi & smart TV that insludes YoutubeTV with options to access your own streaming platforms.
For an additional fee you can rent our smaller cottage that is just steps away from the main house. Great for large family vacations! This cottage also has a fully equipped kitchen, full bath, and TV (no internet, but a DVD player is provided). It comfortably sleeps 4 including a queen bed, with a smaller set of twin bunk beds. There are 2 additional cots in the attic for extra sleeping room. Message the owner if interested in our second cottage.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No more than 4 cars parked on the property at a time.

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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Wautoma

Located in Wautoma, this cottage is on a lake. Nordic Mountain and Golf Courses of Lawsonia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deppe State Wildlife Area and Winnebago Trail Nature Preserve.
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Wautoma, WI

What's nearby

  • beach near Hills Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Green Lake - 36 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 37 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Thrasher Opera House - 38 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Crystal River - 43 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Christianos Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Times - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more on Sep 1, 2026 start from $403, 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 Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage House on Little Hills Lake; Beach, Pier, Kayaks, Paddleboards & more located?

This family-friendly Wautoma cottage is located on a lake, 7 mi (11.3 km) from Nordic Mountain, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Deppe State Wildlife Area and ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose. Friendship Beach and Lake Poygan are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay. It’s on a smaller lake, which was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this little cottage! It is perfect. Beach and lake. We have stayed here for the last three years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot overall. Not as clean as we’d hoped, but host helped remedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Vacation 2025

Our family enjoyed ourselves staying at the cabin and we also rented the additional smaller cabin. It was musty smelling but our kids were fine staying there. The beach area was amazing! Our grandsons loved the kayaks, paddle board, row boats. The lake was gorgeous and the views from the home were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Fun & Relaxing Lake Vacation

Children & Adults alike loved this cabin, lake and all it had to offer. Loved the sandy beach and the clean swimming! The owner was a great communicator and everything was as pictured & described. I have nothing bad to say about the whole experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful family vacation with our dog who loved it and swam everyday
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Nice property on beautiful lake

The cottage was nice and had everything we needed. The sand beach, the water toys and the beautiful lake made it a great choice for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Family Vacation

Great property and location on lake! It was quiet, clean, and had everything you needed. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

Always great place!

Kids loved it. Adults loved it. Nice and quiet. Beautiful spot. Cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

Perfect!

This was the perfect cottage for us with the perfect swimming and beach! We loved how peaceful it was. The kids loved it too. Definitely want to stay again. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

The best lake house!

We love this lake house. We have 3 young kids and it’s great for them! The beach is great and the water is CLEAR! It’s so nice to be able to use the kayaks and paddle boat too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

The Perfect Stay

This is our second stay at this cottage - another amazing week! Our kids enjoyed the sandy beach, swimming in the super clean lake, going for boat rides, and playing with all the toys. I appreciated the well stocked kitchen, cleanliness of the cottage, super fast responses from the owner, and my favorite, the peaceful views from the screened in porch. 10/10 experience and I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Beautiful Lakehouse

It was the perfect set up for our family. The extra cottage provided additional sleeping space and close to the main house. The beachfront was amazing, the kayaks and paddle boards were a great amenity! It’s a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

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

Rain Rain go away

Nice stay, nice view, only issue we had was the weather, too much rain....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shell M.

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

Lake Home

Host is very responsive and friendly. The house is great with beautiful lake views. Everything you need is pretty much there! Beach area and pier are clean and relaxing. The enclosed screen porch is absolutely amazing!! The only downfall for older people and smaller kiddos is the steps going down to the lake. The owner is very clear about that though. I think it needs more lighting outside at night but this is really an amazing easy to get to rental!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia J.

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

Perfect Family Refresher

This was our 1st time using VRBO and we are hooked. This "Hills Lake House" was absolutely perfect! Perfect size for our family of 2 teenage boys and us. The cabin had everything we needed for a home away from home. The water amenities were excellent (only issue was the size of the life jackets but we made them work.) The view was SPECTACULAR. The side outside bar and the screened in porch made enjoying coffee and cocktails so much better. The location of this cabin to Wautoma's Yummy food selection and a very clean and friendly Piggly Wiggly and Kwik trip were perfect. We do hope to enjoy this property again. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne T.

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

TRULY ENJOYABLE

Cottage was great. Clean and as pictured. Ample seating inside. Great views from picture window, porch and screened porch. Water was clear and clean. Swimming perfect as far as depth, etc with nice sandy beach. Swim raft and water toys were added bonuses, along with the fire pit. Quiet small lake, but in my opinion too small for use of pontoon. Stairs to lake a dreaded inconvenience, but spaced in such a way to make it manageable even for someone with minor challenges (age). I do have to comment tho that the extra small cottage does not share the 5 star rating as it was somewhat musty and the set-up and beds lacked the comfort factor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed - be very careful

Property is not as represented. It is not 4 bedrooms it is two, it does not have a hot tub. The additional space available for rent, which we did, was so damp and musty no one could stay there. House was clean however it was very dark with only small, lamps for light. Pictures on sight make it appear MUCH brighter than it is. Furniture and beds are old and uncomfortable. Only plus was the outdoor space. Unfortunately we did not stay. Host and VRBO have done very little to reimburse us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally Stegeman F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (couple, 82 yo parent, and dog) enjoyed a positively lovely week at the Cottage House on Little Hills Lake. Woke up every morning to take advantage of cooler am temps and go on a beautiful 4-mile neighborhood walk. Then enjoyed coffee on the screen porch overlooking the lake. Each day we followed up with swimming in the super clean and clear lake, a little fishing from the dock and the floating dock, kayaking and paddling around the lake, an afternoon nap on the hammock, bocce on the beach at dusk, dinner on the screen porch followed by card games ... SO. MANY. CARD. GAMES. A storm that passed through to cool things off temporarily allowed us to enjoy one evening down at the firepit. Oh, and the view of the stars from the dock late at night is absolutely incredible. Just a short drive to get groceries or eat out on occasion (highly recommend KRB), so the cabin is not too remote. Only area for improvement would be a stronger internet/Wifi connection as the times we went in to cool off from the heat and watch sports, the TV constantly had to buffer. Still minor, but for someone who may need to work from their vacation, this may be frustrating. Overall, though, a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Perfect "up north" vacation

This is about the 5th time we've stayed at this property. The main cabin is nicely sized with bunk beds in each bedroom. Kitchen is fully stocked, comfortable large sized sectional, and multiple dining tables. The screened in porch is the best! This lake is perfect for swimming - sandy bottom, very few weeds. This does mean it is not a great fishing lake if that is what you are looking for. We were able to tube around the lake, swim every day, take pontoon rides, use the firepit, and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. There are a lot of stairs down to the lake so you do get your daily exercise. Not necessarily a negative, but might not be good for anyone that struggles with stairs. Our favorite spots in Wautoma are Milty Wilty for ice cream, Christianos for pizza, and Candle Freak for shopping. We also love tubing down the Crystal River in Waupaca. Jake gave us all the info we needed prior to our stay. The cabin had all the amenities we needed We highly recommend renting this cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Communication, location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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