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Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 162800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Markesan, WI
  • Green Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Friendship Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single 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.

Property manager

Brad Brethouwer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Markesan

Located in Markesan, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Golf Courses of Lawsonia and Green Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wick Nature Preserve and Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Markesan, WI

What's nearby

  • Green Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Friendship Beach - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Thrasher Opera House - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Green Lake Marina - 17 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ice Bowl - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Judy's Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Reilly's Pub - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Lake Getaway On Beautiful Green Lake located?

This family-friendly Markesan holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Green Lake and Dodge Memorial County Park. Wick Nature Preserve and Spring Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 56 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ernst K.

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

Winter Outing

Generally quite good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri K.

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

Family Christmas

Very enjoyable weekend get away. House had everything you need. Being that it was winter, enjoyed the rec room very much. Beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali V.

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

We LOVED staying at this lake house!

We enjoyed so many things about staying at this lake house right on Green Lake! The view of the lake out the kitchen/dining room/living room windows was absolutely gorgeous, especially when the sun was rising. This house gives you so much space...our large family had more than we needed. It is well equipped and has a lot of closet and storage space. It was helpful to have a spacious laundry room, too. The backyard is peaceful and we enjoyed having a bonfire one evening. We enjoyed the area very much, as well. The communication with the host was great, too. Our family would love to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Family getaway

This house was in a good location and the sandy bottom right off the pier was great for the children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Three Gen Family

Great family location, grandkids loved the sandy and shallow beach area. Loved the multiple living areas in the house. We had a boat, the lake is great for fishing and tubing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Enjoyed

Good location and property for our family Christmas gathering served us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Great house for a family gathering a lot of room for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette G.

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

Great Place!

We really enjoyed our vacation at this house! The property details listed on VRBO were accurate and we had everything that we needed. This location on Green Lake was fabulous. The water off the pier is very shallow with a sandy bottom, hardly any weeds. We enjoyed this rental so much that we booked again for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Pumpkin patch Weekend

Our family has a great time, plenty of room. Beautiful sunset, sunrise...so peaceful. We would love to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Girls Weekend

We just stayed here for a Girls weekend/ bachelorette party and it was perfect!! Very clean and can accommodate large groups! Owners were easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Abbey R.

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

Nice home

Nice home that allowed several adults and children to be comfortable and spread out. Perfect spot for a quick little weekend event.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Green Lake lakehouse

Overall very fun stay and beautiful lake. Only complaint is very outdated and uncomfortable furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nate F.

Great place to gather with some friends or family!

Nice open kitchen/living room with a lake view, and then the upper game room was an added bonus. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann n., Madison, WI usa

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family get-together

Nice place with plenty of room. Right on the lake. Easy access to the water. Brad was easy to communicate with - quick, friendly responses. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Perfect winter getaway!

This beautiful home had everything we needed for a much needed winter getaway. The view was great, I can only imagine how lovely it is in the summer! Brad was very helpful. And Ronda at Riley's Pub filled us in on the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Winter Weekend Family Getaway

We enjoyed our stay - there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. Beds were comfortable and house was well-cleaned. Only 3 minor negatives, but none affected our stay: 1) house seemed under renovation” - with a couple (non-essential) doors off hinges and set aside, kitchen stools in the front closet, and an extra mattress against the wall in the upstairs bedroom, 2) the lid to the kitchen garbage can was very dirty. Easy enough to clean, but obviously it hadn’t been in some time, and 3) there was no soap in the showers; only liquid hand soaps at the sinks … perhaps that was specified in the listing? Also, no dishwasher detergent left in kitchen.Overall, a nice, spacious house for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill S., Two Rivers

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Great location on the lake. Within walking distance to a restaurant. Dock for pontoon boat. Great fishing. Had a large group of family and enjoyed the kitchen and dining areas which had plenty of room. Cleanliness of exterior including deck needed some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Family gathering

The house was big for our family gathering. It was clean an had what we needed. But if anyone stays, they need to bring their own toilet paper, other than that was good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Karen T., Beloit

Green Lake vacation home

Very lovely home great for our large family. The third floor rec room beds needed some updating that would be our only complaint.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barb P.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect for a large group. Very friendly neighbors. Beautiful view. Would come again definitely. Only problem is they only have Keurig coffee maker which we didn’t know before. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Dick R.

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

Nice Stay

Overall, we had a great time hanging out at this location. To the extent I had any gripes, they were relatively minor. For example, the info regarding recyclables which I was sent when I first made the reservation was the opposite of what I received for check in. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

the property is perfectly positioned on the lake

Overall the property is well suited for larger families. We really enjoyed morning coffee watching the sunrise. The lake in front of the house with the volleyball net was very enjoyable. The house had plenty of room and enough places to sleep for our large clan. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone with a larger group looking for a great get away on a wonderful lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Enjoyed a wonderful week

We are grateful you choose to share your lovely home as a vacation rental. We were so glad to be located once again on the Terrace where we could enjoy a more shallow, sandy entrance into the water. It easily accommodated our large group, both indoors as well as out. We so appreciated the modern amenities and breathtaking view. Tying our boats to the long sturdy pier worked out well. Thanks again for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

6/10 Okay

Patrick C.

Liked: Location

October Stay

Generally the experience was satisfactory. The location of the house and its layout were very good. The only drawbacks were that the house appeared that it had not been recently cleaned before our arrival; certain of the games that were advertised as being in the house were flawed or otherwise broken (including foosball table and ping pong table); some of the outdoor furniture was very old, dirty, and questionably sound; and recycle bin was completely full upon our arrival leaving us with no alternative but to drive cans to another location for recycling throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

harvey a.

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

Great place for swimming, sleeping, and sunrises!

We had a great stay here! There is so much space inside for sleeping, socializing, and relaxing! The swimming area is great with plenty of room for our pontoon. The neighborhood is quiet and close to a pub and public beach. Our favorite spot was the screened in porch upstairs—great to watch the sunrise, read, and have coffee. The teenagers loved the wreck room space! Our only suggestions would be to freshen up the outdoor seating options and tend to a few minor cosmetic repairs inside. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Brad Brethouwer

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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.

Languages:

English