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BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!!

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.
A white house with a large window, a door, and a small porch.
A small, single-story building with a porch and picnic tables.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a window.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a TV, and a dining table with flowers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wautoma, WI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Irogami Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nordic Mountain
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!!

Come enjoy our classic white clapboard cottage on beautiful Silver Lake in Wautoma, Wisconsin! We have the best beach on the lake. Family owned for two generations, we take a great deal of pride in our vacation home while maintaining a cottage feel. New flooring throughout the first floor; new kitchen refresh with new countertops, sink, faucet and appliances, new LR furniture, we are constantly improving and updating each year.

Walk through to our expanded porch which will accommodate your whole party in the rain, or go farther to grill out on our deck and patio area in the sunshine. You will even be able to wake yourself up in our shielded outdoor shower with the morning sun. From there you can walk under mature maples and white pines to our waterside fire pit and fabulous sandy beach. Enjoy the crystal clear water of Silver Lake by walking far into the lake on a hard sand bottom or jump in from the end of our pier or off the raft. Or simply take a seat at the end of the white pier to watch the Bluegills and Yellow Perch swim at your feet and contemplate your serene and relaxing surroundings. Summer at its best. Our 7 bedroom cottage has provided many families with repeat summer vacations for almost 50 years. Through the years our cottage has evolved and changed to keep up to date but one thing that has never changed and that is that Marshall's Summer Place provides the warmest, coziest atmosphere, accommodations and surroundings for family vacations. The kind that the kids remember, the kind that turns up as the subject matter of a wedding toast and in all kinds of 'remember when' in the lake all day, swimming, sunning, building sandcastles, water skiing, jumping off the raft, fishing, at night watching the lightening bugs light, listening to the fireworks that burst throughout the whole summer, roasting marshmellows in the fire pit and telling each other the same stories over and over. Cousins bond and get to know each other and brothers and sisters and friends reconnect. How do we know this? We know this because we do it ourselves one glorious week each summer, then share the rest of our summer with you so you can create your own 'cottage memories.'

Our property definitely has the most awesome beach, great swimming, boating and fishing, but, when you tire of all can head on into Wautoma minutes away or other local towns for ritualistic shopping and eating at the many fun and delicious restaurants and eateries and shopping venues. We've all developed the same favorites through the years. You can golf or visit the fish hatchery, a local quarry, the list is endless.

Come on, take in all the natural beauty of Waushara County, make a lasting memory and join our Marshall's Summer Place family of families.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 986116
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wautoma

Located in Wautoma, this cottage is on the beach. Lunch Creek Vineyard & Winery and Nordic Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silver Lake and Irogami Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Wautoma, WI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Irogami Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nordic Mountain - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Green Lake - 33 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 34 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christianos Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Silvercryst Supper Club and Resort - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST FAMILY LAKE VACATION EVER!! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Silver Lake and Irogami Lake. Hills Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have been renting for 7 years on two other lakes. The last 5 years on Silver Lake and this is the best place to rent for us. We all want to come back for future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed our property. We agree it's the best for families. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property on
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house, great lake

We enjoyed this spacious lake house and the sandy beach was amazing. The lake is perfect for swimming and boating. It is on Hwy 73, so there are loud trucks that speed by. We were surprised that we had to bring sheets, towels, garbage bags, dish and hand soap and toilet paper. That’s pretty unusual, considering the price, but we still enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silver lake stay

Place is great for a large group. Excellent beach area. The only downside is a highway right near the property so lots of truck noise at all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cottage

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2020
Thank you Tom, I am glad you had a good week at our place and wonderful weather for all the lake activities.Family time is especially precious in this summer of 2020 and we are happy that you chose to spend it at Marshall's Summer Place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Getaway

A group of us wanted to get away from Chicago and I came across Mary Jane's property. It was right on the lake which was fun, cottage was clean and spacious and was also close to grocery stores and restaurants. Mary Jane is also very responsive. We had a blast at the property. Thanks!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed our place, we love it too!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location but bring your own sheets

The house is in a nice location and has some upgrade renovations completed. No bathroom upstairs though. Nice size kitchen. Sheets are not provided which we didn't catch in the rental agreement. Very close to the boat landing if you rent a boat.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your comments. Yes, we agree, our location is great, we are in one of the best spots on the lake. I am sorry about the sheet misunderstanding. I did mail and email you rental instructions that highlighted that we do not provide sheets and I included a layout of our bedrooms with what size sheets to bring for planning. We do not provide sheets due to the fact that our property sleeps 21 with 15 beds; we want our cleaning service to focus on keeping our property sparkling clean while keeping the turnover time between renters to a minimum. Changing sheets requires a much longer turnover between renters and our main goal is to maximize our renters stay on Silver Lake.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just what we wanted and more!

This was our first visit to this cottage home and we could not have been more satisfied. Our family, including six grandchildren found the home, beach and lake perfect for our vacation. The owner was helpful and friendly. We hope to return for years to come.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We agree, it's a cottage home, beach and lake that is perfect for a great family vacation that keeps you wanting to come back year after year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Mary Jane Martinez

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We are a local family of six that purchased this property to have a place where we can all gather one week out of year.

Why they chose this property

We love the area and the peaceful, serene surroundings.

What makes this property unique

A place big enough to create a family reunion.

Languages:

English

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