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Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI

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A lakeside deck with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a dock extending into the water.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop island, a built-in dishwasher, and a view of the garden through the windows.
A room with a large dining table, wooden chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
A house surrounded by trees and a small stream.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Green Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Markesan, WI
  • Place, Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Courses of Lawsonia
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Markesan

Located in Markesan, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy and Wick Nature Preserve, while Thrasher Opera House and Ripon Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. C J Rodman Center for the Arts and Hein Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Markesan, WI

What's nearby

  • Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Green Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thrasher Opera House - 18 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 23 min drive - 22.1 km
  • EAA Aviation Museum - 45 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Market - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Adams Rib - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Scoot’s Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Langford's Pub - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI on Apr 2, 2027 start from $643, 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 Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax at this Hidden Treasure on the Shore of Green Lake WI located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy and Green Lake. Big Twin Lake and Little Twin Lake are also within 3 mi (5 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. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect house for our big family. Host answered all our questions promptly. House was very clean and the view of the lake from the living area was perfect with a cup of coffee in the mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This quaint lake house had everything our family needed for a weekend getaway. Check in and response by the owner Scott were both great. The living area was very large, perfect for our grandchildren to play. The many windows facing the lake were fantastic. We enjoyed nightly bonfires and were able to rent a pontoon boat. We enjoyed the large pier and kayaks. Green Lake is beautiful and we loved all the sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and wonderful hosts. We would highly recommend. The owners were attentive and tried to anticipate all of our needs. We were surprised to have a snack basket waiting for us as well. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need if you choose to eat in. Beds were comfortable with adequate bedding. Enjoyed using the fire pit. There were also kayaks and a canoe available. Our pup loved walking to the trail not far away. Book!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly nice hosts. Scott was very accommodating and meticulous about. ensuring we had a great stay. Excellent location and value. This place is a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation at Green Lake

Great location. Scott very helpful with unloading and loading. Plenty to do for everyone in the family. Older home, but lots of room, good kitchen, plenty of storage and wonderful views. Also very comfortable without the a/c on. Good sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Cottage with amazing sunset views!

We had a fantastic week with our family- cottage had plenty of room for our group of 8 adults and 2 infant/toddlers - All the beds were comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped for your needs including 10 place settings of cute sailboat/lake themed china. We used the dock & boat lift for our rented pontoon as well as kayaking and paddle boarding but most of all the amazing sunset and early morning enjoyment of the lake. Our grandson really appreciated the nice clean sandbox to play in too! Thank you Scott for a lovely week at your family retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kathy

Everything was perfect except rain on Saturday 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Very quaint, spacious, quiet place. Furniture needs to be updated.

The house is spacious, however the kitchen is small for a large group. The master bedroom could use a toilet topper, as there is very limited space for items. Some of the aged furniture should be updated, and the living room furniture should be rearranged with the tv near the fireplace, for better viewing by more quests. The full size mattresses should be replaced. The fire pit and patio area are nice, however there was not a large enough level lawn area for yard games. The pier is nice and renting the boat lift is highly recommended. There is ample parking for 4 vehicles & 1 boat trailer, however the area to maneuver to get the trailer in the proper area was challenging. Guests were not pleased about the distance to haul everything from the parking area to the house. Hauling is across a grassy downward sloped area, cement & wood stairs. Having a paved area down to the house, for unloading at arrival & loading at departure would help tremedously. The owners are close by to assist with any needs that arise, and quickly resolved any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
We are very receptive to all recommendations, and address concerns regularly. We try to make regular updates and and changes to make all of our guests more comfortable and satisfied. We are in the process of updating some of the furniture and bedding. A new parking area for boat trailers has been added. Under usual circumstances, a golf cart is available upon request to assist guests with their luggage, coolers, and other items. We make ourselves available to address any concerns guests may have during their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

The property is great and Bob is amazing. No issues everything went smoothly. Thanks again Bob!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Family Getaway

Bob was a lovely host. He was responsive to my inquiries prior to booking and was there to assist when we needed him. There were some hiccups with the malfunctioning dishwasher and boat lift, but we sorted most everything out. We really appreciated his assistance with moving our bags and supplies to the parking area from the house because the parking was up the hill from where we were staying. The location of the parking was not a surprise because I'd read other reviews. There were more than enough seating/chairs in the spacious living room to accommodate our party of 8 adults and 1 toddler, plus 1 small dog. The fire pit was lovely and the sandbox was a huge hit. The abundant supply of wood to burn was so appreciated. We enjoyed the kayaks and the stunning lake views. Having a gas grill available to us was absolutely perfect. We did struggle a bit with the cookware inside (everything got stuck no matter what we tried and there were 4 seasoned cooks in the household!). If possible, I recommend possibly investing in nonstick cookware for future guests. Overall, we did enjoy our stay. There were plenty of towels, sheets, and blankets. Bob made sure we were comfortable. The AC worked well when we were all inside with the doors shut and people weren't constantly running in and out. The fact that there were two full bathrooms made it easier to fit all of us comfortably. We recommend Bob's home for your stay on Green Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly a Hidden Treasure

Bob and his wife were amazing host! Always available if a question arises. The property, where to begin. The house view overlooking the lake was breathtaking, morning coffee views were amazing. The place has all the essentials from a full kitchen down to having all the required things to grill or for the fire pit overlooking the lake (which we didn’t use this time but definitely will next time). The house is big, cozy, and clean. I could go on and on…but I will end with this, the property is a hidden treasure and can’t wait to return. Thank you again Bob for sharing your house with us we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house great host

Everything was as advertised with the property in fact we felt the pictures don’t do it justice. My wife and I got there first and Bob was there to greet us and help with our things. Had a great time would recommend and rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Views and Fun for the Kids

We had a lovely time. The host was very nice. There is limited parking, so would suggest a family try to car pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

Swimming skiing tubing sitting by the fire
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip to Green Lake

We had a wonderful stay at the Hidden Treasure. Bob had everything we could need, from canoes, To fire-starters for the fire pit to a nice gas grill or charcoal. It seemed like everything was thought of and we did not need to pack near what we did. The home was clean. We loved the big table to eat at and the fire pit area in the evening. We will definetly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay on a beautiful property. We had a wonderful time staying on the water and using the kayaks. Thanks, Bob!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay in Green Lake!

Bob was great, very helpful! Property was awesome. We loved the great/dining room and we could all sit and eat together at the large table. Was also great for evenings of games where some were at the table playing while others sat in the connecting livivng room doing other things. View of the lake amazing, swimming really good. Would recommend this place for any type of gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Only complaint- no fish!

We spent the week at the house with our 2 teenage boys and had a fantastic time. We wanted to keep isolated and safe, and the property had everything we needed to hang out and relax, but also a lot to Lee us busy. Bob was a fantastic host, very responsive. The property has been in his family for generations and you can tell he and his wife take a lot of pride in it. Water was beautiful, but very rocky so don’t expect a nice sandy place to play. Overall we had a great time and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Green Lake Vacation stay

The property was as advertised. Parking for 4 vehicles plus a boat trailer. Plenty of space. One couple did not like their mattress; one of the living room chairs was uncomfortable. Everything else was great. Our party of 10 didn't use all of the seating that was available in the house. Great fire pit and sand box area overlooking the lake--firewood and charcoal/lighter fluid were provided. There is a path from the parking area down to the house. Bob was great in assisting with check in and check out, and transported our luggage, etc. with his golf cart. Bob is a delightful owner and lives nearby and was attentive to anything you would need. We used the boat lift for a 19 1/2 foot Tracker I/O. Great feature as the lake can get wavy. The dock was great and has a bench. Best fishing was literally off the dock (bass). Didn't fish for trout but saw many schools of them in about 65 feet of water. Could not find the sunfish. Enjoyed cruising the lake and boating to the restaurants. Great days at the Dodge County beach; also hiked the conservancy prairie just up the road; also hiked John Muir county park trail around Ennis Lake near Portage. Had lunch at the Shark Shack which was great. Had Friday fish fry at Nortons which was only average. Go to Nortons for something besides fish fry as it is the nicest and $$ restaurant in the area. We also had pizza one night at Christianos which we found disappointing, compared to when we dined there when we lived in the area. Weather was perfect for the whole week. Weekdays were quiet on the lake as far as other boaters. Could not have been a better vacation. Six adults; four kids ages 8, 6, 4, and 6 months. Thanks, Bob.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Green Lake house

A great house. Clean, spacious, owner went above and beyond to help out—met us with a golf cart to bring our luggage the small distance to the door. Property is exactly as described. Great private dock, plenty of room in and outside of the house. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised

Very clean property and the owner was in communication for anything we needed from start to finish. Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review of hidden treasure

Was a good fit for our family beautiful setting with mature oaks good swimming and fishing from nice dock. The owner was helpful and responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable family vacation!

We enjoyed our first Green Lake vacation! The cottage was accurately pictured and described on VRBO...no surprises. Bob met us upon arrival and helped with unloading. The cottage had plenty of space for my family (husband, 4 and 6 year old), my parents and my 2 sisters. We enjoyed the lake views from the house, and floating and fishing off the pier. We rented a “Maui Mat” from Action Marina and used Bob’s tandem kayak for morning paddles. We all had fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
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