Some lake houses you visit. Sunrise Vista is the one your family will want to come back to every fall.
Perched on a quiet hill above Porters Lake, a calm, no-wake lake tucked into the woods of central Wisconsin, this 3-bedroom home sleeps 10 and was made for being together. In fall, the trees around the water turn gold and red. Mornings start crisp and still, with coffee on the pier. Afternoons are for one last paddle before the boats come in, casting for bass and bluegill off the dock, or a hike at Nordic Mountain just 5 minutes away. Then come the best parts of the season: the fire pit crackling, the swings rocking, s'mores in hand, and the hot tub steaming under the stars.
When the air turns cold, the fun moves inside. The speakeasy-style game room has a pool table, ping pong, air hockey, shuffleboard, a Pac-Man arcade and a 70" TV by the electric fireplace, made for football Sundays and late-night tournaments. Chill a bottle in the wine fridge, fire up the coffee bar in the morning, and let the Blackstone handle breakfast for the whole crew.
Wautoma's shops and cozy supper clubs are about 10 minutes away, including Silvercryst for a classic Friday fish fry.
We're Becky and Eric, longtime Wautoma locals, and we stocked this home the way we'd want it for our own family. All you have to do is show up and make the memories.
WHO IT'S BEST FOR
- Fall color getaways and football weekends
- Families with kids and babies
- Multigenerational trips and family reunions (up to 10)
- Friends' weekends and fishing trips
- Winter getaways near Nordic Mountain
WHAT GUESTS SAY
- "A woodsy haven on Porters Lake"
- Fishing off the dock, with bass and bluegill caught
- Pancake mix, s'mores and dog treats waiting on arrival
BEDROOMS (SLEEPS 10)
- Primary: king bed, Smart TV
- Boho bedroom: queen bed, Smart TV
- Bunk room: 2 queen-over-queen bunk beds (sleeps up to 8), reading lights, Smart TV
- Sunroom: sofa sleeper with lake views
- Every bedroom: blackout shades, ceiling fan, phone chargers, extra pillows and blankets
BATHROOMS (2 FULL)
- Bath 1: tub/shower combo
- Bath 2: walk-in shower
- Both: towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer, makeup wipes
KITCHEN AND COFFEE BAR
- Gas stove with built-in air fryer, oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Fridge with ice maker, blender, toaster, rice maker, lobster pot, full cookware and bakeware
- Coffee bar: Keurig + drip, French press, grinder, starter coffee, pods, creamer, syrups, tea, hot chocolate
- Waffle station with mix, syrup and sprinkles
- Gas grill and Blackstone flat-top
SPEAKEASY GAME ROOM
- Pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard
- Pac-Man arcade, giant Connect 4, ring toss
- 70" Smart TV, electric fireplace, sectional seating and a wine fridge
- Board games, puzzles, Legos and kids' toys
FITNESS ROOM
- Free weights, cable machine, exercise bike, seated row, yoga mats, Smart TV
ON THE LAKE (SEASONAL, LATE APRIL–OCTOBER)
- Private pier for swimming and fishing, plus a boat slip if you bring your own boat
- Kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boat, rowboat and Lily Pad floating raft
- Beach towels provided
YEAR-ROUND OUTDOORS
- Hot tub, open every season and professionally serviced
- Fire pit with swings and Adirondack chairs, firewood included
- Bistro lights, outdoor dining, cornhole, private yard
FOR LITTLE ONES
- Pack 'n play with sheets, high chair, stroller, baby monitor, baby toys
FOR DOGS (UP TO 2, $100 PER DOG)
- Dog bed, bowls and a starter supply of treats
GOOD TO KNOW
- The house sits on a hill; you reach the lake by outdoor stairs
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Primary renter must be 23 or older
- After booking, you'll get a link to sign our rental agreement and place a $300 refundable security deposit hold, both required before your door code is activated
- No smoking of any kind inside ($300 fee)
- Fast Wi-Fi and a laptop-friendly desk