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Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake

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A lakeside cabin with a stone fireplace, outdoor seating, and a deck overlooking the water.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a granite countertop.
A wooden pathway leading to a dock over a calm lake, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Whitewater, WI
  • Place, Rice Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitewater Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Whitewater

Located in Whitewater, this vacation home is on a lake. Staller Estate Winery and Apple Barn Orchard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve and Rice Lake. Kettle Moraine Ranch and Walworth County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Whitewater, WI

What's nearby

  • Rice Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitewater Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Lake Como - 29 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Geneva Lake - 30 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Grilling Out - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Eastside Pub & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jessica's Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toppers Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake 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 Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake on Nov 1, 2026 start from $424, 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 Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Rice Lake and Whitewater Lake. Natureland Park is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.8/10

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

Great property! nice lake and beautiful home

Enjoyed are stay, very well stocked for cooking(everything you could need)!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakefront vacation home!

Had a great stay, all of the amenities we could have hoped for. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake home Get Away

Wonderful trip!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable and had plenty of room for our family, 7 adults. The kitchen had absolutely everything you could possibly need and we did quite a bit of cooking. Joe was easy to communicate with and very responsive. There were so many water toys available! We loved watching the bird feeders every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas vacation

Traveled from Rhode Island to spend Christmas with family. We had a great time. The neighbor was friendly and let us use ice skates for the week. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!!

The pictures really don’t do this place justice. It was the most well stocked house I’ve ever stayed in!!! Hosts were wonderful!! And it was the cleanest as well, we enjoyed kayaks and paddle boating, bird watching, we watched a small doe in the yard and going to the lake to get a drink. I can’t say enough good about it, would definitely return. Loved the area too!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic vaca home!

This home is a great place to share vacation time with your family. Everything is there for you! From water 'toys' to a cozy place for outdoor fires and making s'mores, washer/dryer, lovely bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, large-screen TV's, a fantastic wrap-around porch, etc. etc. Also, the proximity to the state park and beach, complete with boat rentals is terrific. All you need to bring is your spirit of adventure, desire for a relaxing environment, your swim suit, and some good food and beverages. You'll be set for a great time at Joe's place. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. We all enjoyed the easy accessibility to the lake and were very thankful for the use of the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat. We used them regularly and especially enjoyed going out to watch the sunset. We also enjoyed making s’mores at the fire pit, eating meals as a family on the deck, and playing basketball in the driveway. Our family also loved watching the birds using the bird feeders. The great views from the large windows added a sense of rest to us all. This place is great! Thank you, Joe, for being such a great host
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt welcomed from the start!

We would highly recommend this vrbo property. It is exactly as described. Many amenities. The kitchen was very well stocked. I must say better than any we have rented over the years. Our family takes turn cooking all week, so this is an important factor. the lake was beautiful. Though properties are somewhat close together, it did not seem that way. There are trees and the shoreline dividing them. What set this property apart for us was the fact that we felt very welcome. The tone was one of welcome. Mi casa es su casa. We were welcomed to use everything. Some places treat you like children that do not know how to behave! Though I am sure some owners have been burned by irresponsible renters. At any rate, it felt more like we were renting from friends or relatives. We recommend this property to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home, great host

Spent a week here with our daughters, their husbands & our 18month old granddaughter. Ample family space, bedrooms/bathrooms. Rice Lake is a small, quiet lake-mostly pontoons & kayakers. Home was well equipped for the week with plenty of paper products, cleaning supplies, toiletries & laundry supplies. Plenty of bath and beach towels too. The kayaks/paddle boat were in good condition. Lots of games/puzzles & rafts & beach toys & yard games. The yard is small-only the front yard is useable as the back is small & slopes pretty sharply to the water. The deck is ample with lots of chairs & gas grill. The deck, as with most aging decks, requires shoes. There is no beach at this location, tho a nice small one is just a short drive. The firepit was a bit disappointing and the bugs this time of year made it unusable The house is stocked with spices & a few pantry staples. That said, the refrigerator had a large number of presumably left-over condiments from previous renters & took up too much space & most were expired. Thankfully there was another fridge on the lower lever.Joe seems to be a conscientious owner. We experienced a water alarm in the middle of the 2nd night & Joe was on his way (from the Chicago suburbs) the next morning.While it seems that everything is well maintained, the ample cob webs, plethora of bugs/spiders & our dirty sox at the end of the day gave us a reason to doubt the overall cleanliness. With a toddler, this was especially concerning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with a huge deck and all the provisions. You can stay here and play on the lake…or visit the quaint nearby towns for local flavor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just lovely!

What a wonderful place! Stocked with everything you will need (except food) for a fabulous vacation! Joe has thought of everything....tons of blankets, towels, paper products, water toys, firewood, etc. Comfy beds, linens and pillows. Very sturdy new dock. We hope to return for more wonderful memories! Thanks Joe!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We spent a week here with our family and my in laws and had a blast! The house had the perfect amount of room for all of us and was well-kept. Both the adults and kids enjoyed all the kayaks, paddle boats, etc... The owner was super easy to work with and responded quickly on all communications. Overall an awesome family vacation. We would definitely visit this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house with a great deck!

We loved everything about the lake house, it was stocked with just about anything you could need. Joe was very responsive on the one very minor issue...
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Holiday Weekend with the Family!

Great location! The owner has done an incredible job of providing everything you could possibly need/want. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house is more than loaded with lake activities. Kayak, canoe, paddle boat, lake floaties, fishing gear, nearby hiking... We rented the house to eacape our quarantine. We hit up Piggly Wiggly when we got there and stayed at the house the entire time. The kitchen has everything you need for preparing meals. Also, our dog had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Lake House!

What a beautiful and comfortable home. Plenty of space for everyone. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. Enjoyed the deck and dock with its peaceful view and the large windows where we could watch the birds and squirrels from inside as well. Nice hiking areas nearby. Would vacation here again anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Beauty

This fully equipped home has everything you need for a perfect getaway. My family felt right at home. We enjoyed watching the wildlife on the large deck. We fished, kayaked, went swimming, played games, made campfire breakfast & s'mores, and relaxed on the spacious lakeside patio dock. The bikes were perfect for a casual ride around the lake. Accommodations were plentiful. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Everyone in the family said they would love to come back to this home again. The homeowners are attentive and great to work with. We LOVED this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible weekend getaway close to Chicago

We had an amazing weekend getaway only 2 hours away from Chicago. The house is incredible, very spacious and packed with fun items (paddle boat, canoes, kayaks, bikes, fishing poles, floaties, etc.). We made great use of the dock, bbq and firepit. The house was super clean and there were a lot of goodies left over from others - beers, cookies, etc. We made sure to return the favor and replenish the "community pantry". The bedrooms were comfy with great closet space. We did not use the in-house fireplace but great to know it's there. The only thing I think could be improved is that the water by the dock is very weedy so not ideal for swimming. That said I'm sure it's because COVID left the house uninhabited for a month or so until we came, and we did not let that stop us. Joe was a pleasure to interact with, very responsive and prompt. Overall I couldn't be happier with the house and plan to come back as often as we can - I think we found our little Chicago getaway spot!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT HOLIDAY GETAWAY

Easy to find. Right on the lake. Great view and beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake House!

We enjoyed our stay on the sleepy Rice Lake where we participated in every water sport we could! The house itself was a dream with so many things ready for us. We loved it!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This home is absolutely beautiful!

We had a wonderful time at the house! The home is beautifully decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked with any thing you'd need. The living room is large and has comfortable furniture. The bathrooms are very good sized. The entire house was very clean and updated. We played some of the games that were in the closet. We fished on the deck quite a bit and caught fish! The best one was a good sized northern pike and there were a lot of little blue gill around the dock. We brought our boat along but it was windy the weekend we stayed so we just rode around the lake for fun. Rice Lake was beautiful with the fall colors. We all had an excellent time and would love to stay at Joe's place again! Thank you for sharing your lake house! It's awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great getaway.

Great location for a quiet get away. House was very clean , fully equipped & stocked for any size crowd. Large deck was great especially for any older guests that may not be to mobile. Information at house was very helpful as far as activities & restaurants in the area. Plenty of interesting history in the area if that is your thing. A great place and highly recommended.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family of 5 truly enjoyed our stay at this home. Our host was very responsive and accommodating. All the amenities were available along with extras such as water toys, games, etc. This beautiful home is directly on the water and easy to swim off the dock. Boat rentals are available at nearby JNT Marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
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