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BBQ Ready: Lakefront Retreat in Watertown

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A living room with a view of a body of water, a fireplace, and leather furniture.
A grassy area with a body of water and a cloudy sky.
Property Exterior | Single-Story Home
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and large windows with a view of the water.
A living room with a fireplace, a large window with a view of the water, and a quilted rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Kampeska

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Watertown, SD
  • Place, Lake Kampeska
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandy Shore Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dakota Sioux Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Watertown

Located in Watertown, this holiday home is on the beach. Codington County Heritage Museum and Goss Opera Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cattail Crossing Golf Course and Glacial Lakes Distillery. Watertown Family Aquatic Center and Bramble Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Watertown, SD

What's nearby

  • Lake Kampeska - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandy Shore Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Watertown Mall - 10 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Terry Redlin Museum - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Dakota Sioux Casino - 21 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Watertown, SD (ATY-Watertown Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Page's Place Cafe & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dempsey's Brewery Pub & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BBQ Ready: Lakefront Retreat in Watertown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BBQ Ready: Lakefront Retreat in Watertown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BBQ Ready: Lakefront Retreat in Watertown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BBQ Ready: Lakefront Retreat in Watertown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BBQ Ready: Lakefront Retreat in Watertown located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Kampeska and Sandy Shore Recreation Area. Cattail Crossing Golf Course and Codington County Extension are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 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
This house was a great place to stay!!! We enjoyed the beautiful lake view and the house was very cozy and clean! Thanks to our host Leif!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing, clean cabin right on the lake. Location was great, close to recreation and restaurants. View of the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the 5-star review. I think the closeness to the lake helps the view. Puts you right in it almost. Kind regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

The house was very nice. The location to the lake was also great. Pictures were spot on for what the place looked like.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great! We communicated often and he was very helpful! We hope we can stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We also appreciated your communication. Welcome back to Watertown! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and comfortable. View of the lake was beautiful. Lack of outdoor seating and chairs though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
From the owner: "Thanks for the feedback. We are working on improving the property and our guests' experiences as funds become available. A fire pit and patio area are next on the list. We believe the photos and advertised amenities accurately reflect what is available on site. As improvements are implemented, we will update the photos."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home on the lake

Everything was great I would add some seating outside and a TV. Great place overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate it. We have plans to add a firepit and patio area shortly and will add a photo to reflect that when complete. Thanks for staying with us. Regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation time

Nice lakefront location allowed for time to visit with people that visited from outta state. Had a grill for a cookout and lawn chairs to use.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying! Glad you were able to use the grill. We are adding more outdoor seating and firepit area. All the best....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view was great and easy access into the water. There was no road noise which was good as we are use to a different time zone. There was some construction noise which started earlier than we would have liked but really no problem. Everything was very clean and there was a good supply of toiletries and kitchen supplies. We missed not having a television on the nights we couldn’t sit outside, but we managed. This is definitely a place I would recommend and want to stay at again
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for the feedback and review. I also enjoy the lake view. We are considering the TV issue and should have a decision shortly. We will post a new photo with a TV installed if we decide to get one. Welcome again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable!

Amazing view when you step through the front door. Very clean, and quaint. Plenty of room for just what we needed. Just dont forget water shoes as it is a bit rocky and zebra mussles are sharp. Had a wonderful quiet stay enjoyed seeing birds every morning on the water. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying. I am glad you mentioned the water shoes. I will try to add that somewhere in the listing. Regards, Leif
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review — we're glad to hear everything went smoothly with the house during your stay! We appreciate you choosing our home and would be happy to host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to bring improvements to the property as resources become available.
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