Elkhart Lake. Perfect for Road America Race Weekends and Kohler Golf Courses.
About the property
- House
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Steps away from downtown Elkhart Lake. And yet, extraordinarily private and tucked away in the woods. Perfect place to stay for Road America races and Kohler golf courses. Newly renovated throughout. New kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Three full baths all with travertine, slate, and marble tile. Wide plank cherry and mahogany hardwood flooring throughout. Media room in the lower level, but no internet service because we like to keep the lake house a place away from work! Three fireplaces, two gas and one wood burning. Three bedrooms, sleeps six. Lake access with private pier, paddleboat, and deck.
Owner
Shawn
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 08, 2018
About Shawn
This is our family vacation home. Our parents were married at the fireplace hearth, and we gather here for holidays. So many rich memories were shared in this house. It is a very happy place and we are glad to share our slice of heaven with you.
Why Shawn chose Elkhart Lake
Our home has been completely renovated. We gutted the 1940s interior down to the wall studs, reconfigured the interior rooms, but kept the great room just as it was intended to be--open, welcoming, and a great space for gathering.
What makes this House unique
Elkhart Lake is a magical place. Friendly people, great restaurants, world class golf and racing are just down the road, but when you come home, there is always a peaceful retreat on our lake pier. And in the winter months, you can enjoy warmth from all three of our fireplaces. So cozy!
Amenities
- Kids Welcome
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Location Type
- Lake View
- Lakefront
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
Dining
- Dining Area
Suitability
- limited accessibility
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
8 Reviews
Latest reviews
I would have given it a higher rating but due to Shawn keeping part of our damage deposit, I cannot.
I am disappointed that the stay was anything less than a joyous experience, which should happen for every guest. Below is my assessment of the stay.
Damages. A towel bar was forcibly removed from a bathroom wall. The wall was damaged in the process, making it unusable without repairing the holes in the wall. If my choice of words was objectionable I apologize for that. But regardless of the word used to describe it, there was actual damage necessitating repairs. As for its installation, about 10 years ago, the entire interior was removed down to the studs and was remodeled by a reputable builder, including installing the towel bar. It has been regularly used since then without any issue. I believe that is a strong indication that it was installed correctly. A 6-8 inch stain on the carpeting was new after the guests rental and was still wet days later. It was not damp, rather it was wet and it had an oder. The carpet had to be cleaned to remove it. Fortunately, the carpet cleaners did a great job - the stain came out completely and it looks and smells like new. She is correct that there was another stain on the carpet, but not a musty smell. Because of the other stain, I initially withheld less than 20% of the carpet cleaning cost. After the guest said that the stain was not from them, I offered to reverse that charge. But they refused and demanded that only a complete refund of their deposit was acceptable because they believed that the towel bar/wall damage should not be charged to them. They were charged $110 for the damages and $90 was returned to them.
While complete satisfaction is always my goal, sometimes it isn't possible. Before agreeing to the rental and before seeing the property, the guest explained to me why the property was not worth the nightly rate and that I should charge them less. Nonetheless they agreed to rent because they said that they could not find another house with lake frontage. In retrospect, starting with that frame of mind may have made it easier to come to the conclusions in the review. I am truly sorry that the stay was less than perfect. But I wish them all the best in finding satisfaction in future rentals with others on VRBO.
Beautiful property. Great home. Wonderful location.
Very Convenient to Downtown Elkhart Lake
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for your review. For future renters, I just want to clarify the layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Notably, we have two bedrooms on the second floor of our home, which share a full bathroom that has both a shower and jetted tub. On the main floor of our home, we have a bedroom with an en suite bathroom that has a large, custom tile walk-in shower with dual shower heads. And on the lower level of our home, we have a third full bathroom with a large custom tile walk-in shower.
Thank you and best regards, Laura Dunek