Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars!
Rent this furnished cottage to enjoy the beauty of nature on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Conveniently located on shallow Lake Wisconsin waterfront with sandbars to wade to between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells, just 1.5 hours from Milw and 3 hours from Chicago.
Bring some firewood (or buy it locally) and have a campfire in the firepit next to the water!
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story cottage has a bright, clean kitchen and a wonderful open layout on the first floor. Beautiful views out the large living room windows look onto green, sandy islands, sandbars and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake WI. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI.
Same owner as smaller cottage next door.
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER Adventures! Green trees, sunny sand-bars, and a lazy river await you. Tucked off the main channel the cottage has the best of both worlds…easy assess to the big water, a great view of the water and sunsets, but little boat traffic. Because of our shallow waterfront location, the choice is yours, launch your boat at one of 3 nearby boat launchs and head left for Lake Wisconsin or go right for the Wisconsin River. You’ve got it all right here! You can launch your boat daily and spend an exciting day on the open water of the lake (too shallow to get a boat of any size into our channel but you can park your trailer in front at the end of the day) or a quiet day exploring the Dells-like bluffs and the nearby islands, coves, and backwaters in your canoe or kayak. The shallow water in front is great for kayaks and canoes. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI. Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day canoeing or kayaking around the sandy tree-covered islands.
Enjoy shallow water fishing from the sandbar in front, from our canoe, or use a boat to hit several of the best local fishing spots all within 5 minutes of the cottage: The Narrows, Fockes Bluffs, Tipperary Bluffs, and Camp Rest Park. Good fishing for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie and more.
The cottage has a green lawn for yard games or for kids to run around in, plus just a block away is a park with playground equipment and wading beach, perfect for small children and dogs. Tennis and basketball courts are just a mile up the road. Bike riding opportunities on winding country roads in the area are fantastic. Up for a challenge? Circle Lake Wisconsin on your bike, it's about a 50-60 mile trip with a free ferryboat crossing as a highlight!
This two bedroom, two bathroom house has a full kitchen and an open layout. The kitchen is equipped with all you’ll need to prepare any meal you like…or grill out on waterside deck on the gas grill! Feeling lazy? Kick back and enjoy the 47” flat screen LCD HDTV, so...relax, sip a drink, even surf the web, and watch the river go by!
Beautiful views out the large living room windows and across the 16’x25’ deck look onto green, sandy islands and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake Wisconsin.
FALL & WINTER FUN! After the summer crowds leave you’ll find unique beauty and tranquility on the river. Tucked in among the surrounding bluffs and hillsides you’ll find gorgeous fall colors and dazzling winter scenery. Hundreds of wooded acres across the street are home to the Red Bellied Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, and White Tailed Deer, while the ever-changing river offers views of Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Beaver, and Muskrat. Scenic drives in all directions make interesting day trips more fun! Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the Wollensheim Winery, Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and so much more. Nearby ski hills include Cascade Mountain (15 min) and Devilshead Lodge (30 min).
So much to see and so much to do! Relaxing!
Fish for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie, and more. Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the WI Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and more! Great bird-watching!
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
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
About the area
Poynette
Located in Poynette, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Museum at the Portage and Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Indian Agency House and Aldo Leopold Foundation. Happy Hollow Park and Glenview Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 12 min drive - 16.6 km
Fulton Pond - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Portage Station - 26 min drive
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Iron Skillet - 22 min drive
Daisy Lodge - 29 min drive
Devil's Den - 38 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars! on 27 May, 2026 start from S$307, 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 at Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Island View Hideaway- Peaceful, On the Water, Scenic, Birds, Nature, Sandbars! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Glacial Lake Wisconsin and Wisconsin River. Happy Hollow Park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful "electronic free" getaway with our family and dog! The host was very responsive. The cabin was cute and cozy, great for a relaxing spring break weekend! The hot tub was much needed after a beautiful nearby hike at Gibraltar Rock. Even tho it was a chilly weekend my son and husband managed to take the canoe out for a quick jaunt! Definitely recommend
It was an amazing stay. When we walked in the door they had music playing, lights on, a bottle of wine welcoming us and curtains open to a beautiful backyard view of the Wisconsin River. Sitting on the deck in the hot tub with the river view topped everything off. We can’t wait to book again.
Had a wonderful, relaxing stay at the cabin. Enjoyed all the wildlife that came around(birds,squirrels, deer, frogs, cranes), while on the deck and hot tub. And many attractions and restaurants to go to that are not far away. If we needed anything, we got a prompt answer. Thank you for the relaxing weekend.
Traveled from Milwaukee for the beauty and peacefulness of nature by the Wisconsin River. We enjoyed our stay in this very nice home with a great location. Well cared for property and we’d definitely return!!
It was a comfortable visit. We enjoyed the Christmas decorations and the hot tub. It was very convenient to have two bathrooms, and to be able to bring our dog with us.
We enjoyed staying at the cabin. Being tall, at first I was intimidated by the slope of the roof, but, I did not hit my head. The set up of the property was great
I booked Island View Hideaway for our statecation because my husband is a birder and it did not disappoint. It is also perfectly situated for visiting Cave of the mounds, House on the Rock and Devils Lake without the crowds of the dells.
Beautiful, nature-filled location but with a super friendly bar with great food just down the way, and awesome state park hiking just a short drive away. Being next th the water was so lovely.
This was the best place to retreat after a day on the slopes. The hot tub was the perfect compliment to soothe an aching body.
kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Dave Weber
I grew up and still live in Highland Park, IL and went to college in Wisconsin (UW-Eau Claire). We love to camp and fish and canoe and bike and hike! This area is perfect for that. Cheryl would only let me but a cottage to enjoy this area that I've enjoyed my whole life if we could find a way to help it pay it's way. So we started renting it as a vacation home on VRBO and Homeaway and the rest is history. We love coming up and staying at our cottages (we also own a smaller cottage next door, called Quietwater Cottage)!
Why they chose this property
I have fished and enjoyed this beautiful area since I was a boy. We purchased this cottage to enjoy and share with others who want great memories. It is next door to our other cottage, Quietwater Cottage, which is a little smaller but equally nice.
What makes this property unique
The open layout this cottage with the great views of the water and islands sold us on this wonderful getaway! We loved the big deck on the water side and the gently sloping yard to the water. Nothing like watching sunset from the hot tub! It's close to so many fun things to do. We provide a canoe and rowboat for our guests and shallow water in front make it easy to get out on the water and enjoy the beauty of the river and sandy islands. Guests may have to carry or drag boats a short distance to get to deeper water.
Languages:
English
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