'The Lake Escape' Lakefront House w/Amazing Views!

Wake up overlooking the beautiful water of Lake Wisconsin in this newly remodeled 3 bedroom (plus loft) home that sits waterfront, providing amazing views whether you're lounging in the living room, or fishing from the backyard dock! It’s the perfect vacation spot with year-round activities including skiing, hiking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Only a short 10 min. drive to Baraboo, and 30 min. to the Dells.

Whether it's a romantic weekend away, or a vacation for the whole family, this home makes the perfect spot! The private dock is accessible right off the backyard (no stairs!) and yields some of the lake's best fishing. Want to swim? Feel free to swim right from the dock, with water depths varying up to 10ft past the end of the dock, to shallow in many other spots. The backyard also has an outdoor fire pit, with complimentary starter firewood.

The 1st floor features the following:
Entry/Sunroom: Use this versatile space to enjoy a dinner overlooking the lake, or to play cards/board games while you watch the sunset (the home is stocked with games for all ages, even the adults!) There is also a pull out sofa that converts into a double bed.

Alternate 1 step entry: While the home is not fully handicap accessible, it does offer an alternate entry into the home that only has 1 step. This is located through the entrance door off of the driveway. The doorway is approx. 32" wide. There are also 2 bedrooms on the main floor, and a bathroom as well.

Living Room: Has a queen pull out sofa bed, large ottoman that converts into a table top (flip top over), side tables, leather recliner, and TV (Please Note: All TV's in the home are smart TV's, and each guest will need to log into their own account for any streaming services such as Netflix).

Bedroom 1: Has a king bed, lake view, dresser, 2 nightstands, 2 folding luggage racks, and a TV.

Bedroom 2: Has a queen bed, 2 nightstands (both with a built in USB charging port). The closet has extra pillows and blankets, vacuum and mop, along with hangers and 4 folding luggage racks.

Kitchen: Has fridge with ice maker/filtered water, electric stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, full set of dishes including kid friendly/plastic options, pots and pans for cooking, tupperware storage containers, toaster, basic cooking spices, cooking spray, regular coffee pot (12 cup) with individual ground coffee packets, a single serve K-cup coffee maker with a variety of K-cups to choose from, single liquid coffee creamers (non dairy), Splenda packets, and The Raw Organic white sugar packets. There is also a large cabinet with other basics such as a first aid kit, mosquito spray, sunscreen, additional dog supplies, and a variety of board games and puzzles.

Bathroom 1: Regular and travel sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion are provided. Walk in tiled shower.

Dining Room: Has a dining room set that is identical to the set in the Sunroom. This table is also expandable. The breakfast bar has 3 chairs that are identical to the chairs used in dining set, allowing you to move seating around where needed.

Patio: A patio table and 4 chairs are provided on the deck off of the dining room.

The upstairs of the house features the following:
Landing: At the top of the stairs there is a small seating area overlooking the lake. The couch here converts to a queen sized pull out bed.

Bedroom 3 (Master Bedroom): Has a king bed, lake view, comfy chair, 2 nightstands (both with a built in USB charging port), large closet, 2 folding luggage racks, and a TV.

Loft: Has a double bed. The stairs to the loft are not intended for small children or those with mobility issues. The loft area is smaller, with the center of the room being 5ft from floor to ceiling.

Upstairs Bathroom: Has a tiled walk in shower. Travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion are provided. There is also a washer and dryer, with laundry detergent sheets available.

Backyard: The outside utility shed houses lifejackets of varying sizes, fishing poles with various lures, etc in the tackle box, and a fish cleaning station. Want to swim? Feel free to swim right from the dock. If you're looking for a swimmable beach, there is one just 3 miles away by taking the free ferry over to Okee Bay on Lake Wisconsin. There is also a swimmable beach nearby at Devil's Lake State Park.
A gas grill and 1 propane tank for the grill is provided. An 8 ft picnic table and 3 adirondack chairs are located around the fire pit for seating. Additional chairs/loungers can be found in the outside utility shed, along with outdoor games such as corn hole.

This location is conveniently close to restaurants on both sides of the lake. In Merrimac, there is the Ferry Xing Bar and Grill, Mac’s Pub & Grub, Candy’s Merrimac Café, or H’s Place Pizzeria just down the road. Across the lake in Lodi, enjoy amazing food while listening to live outdoor music (seasonal) at Fitz’s on the Lake or at Lucky’s on the Lake. There are several other restaurants in Lodi, and many more a short drive away in Baraboo and Prairie du Sac.

Activities to do/things to see:
- 1 min drive to Merrimac Ferry (Ferry is Free and runs 24/7 from April - Dec)
- 3 min drive to Moon Valley public boat launch.
- 8 minutes to Devil's Head Resort (skiing and snowboarding in the winter; golf, swimming, hiking, biking, tennis in the summer)
- 15 minutes to Devil's Lake State Park (2 large swimming beaches, hiking trails, and cross country skiing)
- 10 minutes to Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area (shorter and easier hike than Devils Lake, 1.8 total miles)
- 10 minutes to The Great Sauk Bike Trail (paved trail with amazing views)
- 15 minutes to Wollersheim Winery (wine tasting/tours available, or enjoy a cocktail with their hand crafted Brandy while enjoying food in their Bistro)
- 15 minutes (via the ferry) to Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (1.4 mile trail)
- 15 minutes to Circus World Museum (features circus artifacts/exhibits, and has daily live circus performances throughout the summer)
- 18 minutes to Cascade Mountain (for skiing and tubing; kids ski free)
- 30 minutes to Wisconsin Dells (several waterparks, Tanger Outlet for shopping, and many other activities to explore)
- 30 minutes to Mirror Lake State Park (swimming beach, hiking trails & canoe rentals)
- 30 minutes to Hochunk Casino
- 45 minutes to Madison

Check-in is after 3pm, and check-out time is by 11am. We are happy to extend early check-in and late check-out on a case by case basis if time between bookings allow for it.