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Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 142800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Rec room/bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4/Laundry room
Towels provided · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake
Check out the virtual tour. Go to You Tube and search The Big House Green Lake Wi
No need to look any further for your lake home getaway this has it all. This property is located on the southwest corner of Green Lake referred to as "the terrace". This side of the lake is shallow and all pure sandy bottom. Weeds do grow out of it but the areas that most renters swim in near the end of the pier is always sandy and weed free. This property is perfect for 1 real large family or 3-4 smaller families to share. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is a large open concept kitchen and living room on the lower level that overlooks the beautiful lake. 1 bedroom is in the hallway off the kitchen but the other 4 are upstairs. The property sleeps 13 very comfortably in the 5 bedrooms and easily more using portable beds (not provided), sofa sleeper, and additional beds in rec room. The upper rec room area has a pool table, foosball table, dart board, large flat screen tv, private bathroom, couches and chairs, and is approximately 20x20. The property has a 150' pier that you can fish off of or tie off your boat. This is personally my all time favorite swimming lake because of how shallow it is and that its all sand. You can walk directly in off the boat house entrance to the water, or down the steps of the pier. The first 15 feet from the boat house is rocky then its all sand. This is a great place for kids to swim because of how shallow it is and how far out it goes before it gets very deep. Check out a Green Lake Map on google to see the depths of the lake. As you walk out from the shore towards deeper water, you have to get at least 50-100 yards before it goes below 5-6 ft deep. Green Lake is the deepest lake in the state which you wouldn't believe judging by how shallow it is on this end but it gets as deep as 262 ft and is great fishing including lake trout. You will love this property and really enjoy your time here. Great Irish Pub 5-6 doors down with phenominal food, and top rated golf 10 minutes away.
What else do you need?
Call, text, or email for details. Calendar is always up to date so reference that for available dates. If you are looking over a year out rates and availability may not be updated yet so definitely give a call.
Minimum rental age is 25 and all occupants (if not children w/families) should be over that age or at least close. If not, please call and we will consider some exceptions. We are very strict however on bachelor parties or rowdy loud groups. We prefer quiet families as this is not a party neighborhood. I screen everyone before agreeing to rent to them for this reason. Please be respectful of this requirement.
No need to look any further for your lake home getaway this has it all. This property is located on the southwest corner of Green Lake referred to as "the terrace". This side of the lake is shallow and all pure sandy bottom. Weeds do grow out of it but the areas that most renters swim in near the end of the pier is always sandy and weed free. This property is perfect for 1 real large family or 3-4 smaller families to share. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is a large open concept kitchen and living room on the lower level that overlooks the beautiful lake. 1 bedroom is in the hallway off the kitchen but the other 4 are upstairs. The property sleeps 13 very comfortably in the 5 bedrooms and easily more using portable beds (not provided), sofa sleeper, and additional beds in rec room. The upper rec room area has a pool table, foosball table, dart board, large flat screen tv, private bathroom, couches and chairs, and is approximately 20x20. The property has a 150' pier that you can fish off of or tie off your boat. This is personally my all time favorite swimming lake because of how shallow it is and that its all sand. You can walk directly in off the boat house entrance to the water, or down the steps of the pier. The first 15 feet from the boat house is rocky then its all sand. This is a great place for kids to swim because of how shallow it is and how far out it goes before it gets very deep. Check out a Green Lake Map on google to see the depths of the lake. As you walk out from the shore towards deeper water, you have to get at least 50-100 yards before it goes below 5-6 ft deep. Green Lake is the deepest lake in the state which you wouldn't believe judging by how shallow it is on this end but it gets as deep as 262 ft and is great fishing including lake trout. You will love this property and really enjoy your time here. Great Irish Pub 5-6 doors down with phenominal food, and top rated golf 10 minutes away.
What else do you need?
Call, text, or email for details. Calendar is always up to date so reference that for available dates. If you are looking over a year out rates and availability may not be updated yet so definitely give a call.
Minimum rental age is 25 and all occupants (if not children w/families) should be over that age or at least close. If not, please call and we will consider some exceptions. We are very strict however on bachelor parties or rowdy loud groups. We prefer quiet families as this is not a party neighborhood. I screen everyone before agreeing to rent to them for this reason. Please be respectful of this requirement.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Review message sent when you booked for full instructions. It can be found on your account on the VRBO app.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Markesan
Located in Markesan, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Thrasher Opera House and Little White School House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hein Park and C J Rodman Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Markesan, WI
What's nearby
- Green Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Dodge Memorial County Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
- Thrasher Opera House - 16 min drive - 21.7 km
- EAA Aviation Museum - 48 min drive - 68.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ice Bowl - 13 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Field Blend - 13 min drive
- Subway - 15 min drive
- Center House - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yvette G.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yvette G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill G.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine J.
20 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katherine J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve/Tracy E.
14 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve/Tracy E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael O.
7 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to get away!
Michael O.
10/10 Excellent
JA L.
26 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JA L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Mary D.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Mary D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Robert B.
4 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed
Robert B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving weekend
Mark M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judith C.
15 Oct 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Pumpkin patch Weekend
Judith C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amber F.
22 May 2016
Girls Weekend
Amber F.
10/10 Excellent
Keri K.
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Keri K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra F.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Green Lake lakehouse
Sandra F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Nate F.
13 Mar 2018
Great place to gather with some friends or family!
Nate F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
8/10 Good
Ernst K.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Outing
Ernst K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Abbey R.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home
Abbey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan R.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three Gen Family
Jonathan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann n., Madison, WI usa
6 Sept 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family get-together
Ann n.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Beth A.
9 Feb 2017
Perfect winter getaway!
Beth A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
10/10 Excellent
Yvette G.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Yvette G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
3 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Mark M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Karen T., Beloit
4 Sept 2018
Green Lake vacation home
Karen T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Jill S., Two Rivers
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Jill S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Brad Brethouwer
I grew up as a kid in Madison, Wi and went to Memorial HS and graduated in 1990. We now live in Deforest which is only 58 min drive to this property which we love. Since I was a very young kid we spent 1 Saturday every year at our relatives home on this same shore line on Green Lake and absolutely loved the area. It was after our family reunion in 2015 that my late father purchased the home to use for both our families and rent out for others to enjoy.
Why they chose this property
This location is awesome for a vacation spot. Very quiet, great swimming in the lake. Large rec room for the rainy days, and food and drink a 1 min walk down the street.
What makes this property unique
Some neat features about this home are the large deck off the living room area, and the upper screened in porch that overlooks the lake and comes off of 2 of the upper bedrooms. And of course the clear water and sandy bottom is probably the best feature of all.
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