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Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions.

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and a staircase leading to a covered porch.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a blue island, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a black armchair, and a coffee table. There are large windows with white frames, a door, and a painting on the wall.
A house with a deck, a covered porch, and a small shed.
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and washing machine.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Big Twin Lake
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Markesan, WI
  • Place, Big Twin Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions.

Relax with the whole family at our newly renovated lake house on Twin Lakes! Our home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, perfect for families and solo travelers alike!

Hang out and grill on the deck overlooking the lake, or go down to the water and relax while your kids play in the sandbox or swing set. Take the kayak or paddleboat out through the calm and quiet water of Big Twin Lake. Bring your fishing gear -- Twin Lakes has smallmouth, northern, panfish and others, all in a quiet and uncrowded setting.

Enjoy full access to the property, including the 1000 sq foot house, large deck, over an acre of green space, and 100 ft of frontage on the water!

Just 10 minutes from the bustle of Big Green Lake, and its bars and restaurants. 15 minutes to the renowned Golf Courses of Lawsonia. Bring your ATV or snowmobile to enjoy the over 150 miles of trails around the Green Lake area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4063536vb
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

About the area

Markesan

Markesan is home to this cottage. Elan Brio Spa and Green Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hein Park and C J Rodman Center for the Arts. Consider Village Green Park for a night out or Larson's Famous Clydesdales if you're travelling with kids. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Markesan, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Twin Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Green Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Spring Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Spring Lake County Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Waves Pub & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stubby's Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Hideaway on Big Twin Lake, minutes from Green Lake attractions. located?

This family-friendly Markesan cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Big Twin Lake and Little Twin Lake. Green Lake and Spring Lake County Park are also within 1 mile (2 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 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so appreciated this quiet place off the beaten path but not too far from town to get our groceries and other staples for the weekend. We found everything as described in the listing and Liz was great to work with and very responsive to our text messages when we had questions! We didn't have our usual toddler companion with us on this trip, but appreciated that there were toys, a high chair and other necessities available to use, had we needed them. We look forward to a return stay next time we visit Ripon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Sweet cabin in the water

Comfortable and clean this cabin has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra G.

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

Wonderful, peaceful stay!

House was well equity and clean. Like being in a treehouse with all the nature surrounding it. Bedrooms were dark and cozy, but tons of light in the living room and kitchen. We rented paddle boards close by, on Green Lake and had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Family Time

We appreciated the peacefulness of the area and enjoyed the use of the paddle boat and kayak. It is just a short drive to Green Lake where we rented a pontoon and enjoyed most of our dinners. Liz communicated with us well and in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Lake House Getaway

Our family had a great time at the lake house! Liz was very quickly responsive to any questions we had. We really enjoyed all the toys for the kids and using the kayak on the lake. The house was clean and well stocked. We had so much fun on our Labor Day weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy. House was very nice and clean. The golf cart was great to take up and down incline to pier. Deck was very spacious. And the Solo burner was great outside. Kids loved the swing set. Stove didn’t heat up very well. Microwave didn’t work. Lamps in the bedroom didn’t work. Breakfast table stools were a bit wobbly. We couldn’t get the dishwasher to work. A few adjustments and I would have given a rating of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thank you for a lovely stay, Mary! I wish you would have mentioned these items not working! Our house manual explains how the bedroom lights are a touch light and the microwave and dishwasher can be reset with a switch. We will definitely highlight that more clearly and give the stools a look!
Verified

8/10 Good

Keriann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the cottage over 4th of July weekend. Our initial reservation was rejected because the price hadn’t been adjusted to holiday pricing but we went ahead and booked it anyway. The cottage was in a quiet area, not far from Green Lake and Ripon. We were disappointed that the fire pit area was completely overgrown with huge plants/weeds as was the area around the dock, which wasn’t very inviting. I did notice a Solo stove on the last night but we didn’t use it. The water pressure was really low. The internet was very fast. Both my my husband and I tried to sit in the lounge chairs on the deck and the cushions were internally wet and soaked through our clothing. There weren’t chairs down by the lake and we didn’t feel like there was anywhere outside we wanted to hang out. Despite some of the negatives, we still had a nice stay. I don’t like to come across as nitpicky or rude, but we didn’t feel we got our money’s worth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was perfect for our short trip. Only recommendation would be to increase water pressure in shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is on a very steep hill which you have to go up and down on to get to the lake, which was all mucky. Some of the out let’s inside the house needed the breakers reset all the time. There are 2 bathrooms which is a plus, and we found the beds comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2026
Im sorry to hear you had trouble with the hill and outlets! Yes, the Hillside Hideaway is on a hill, but we do allow you to use the golf cart to go up and down if needed. We always give info on how to access it in the House Manual sent ahead of time. Thanks for staying at our home, we hope the rest of your stay was 5 stars!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

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