"Wildwood Estates" was built over a period of three years from plans dated 1910. The owner traded in lumber and coal, and would travel from his home in Philadelphia by private train car, then "buggy up" to Wildwood to spend the summer months.
You will find traces of the history of this historic home throughout this beautiful property, which was an unexpected and pleasant bonus.
There were (8) adults, (1) teenager, (5) children under the age of twelve and (1) infant in our group. The property is vast and has something for everyone. Days were spent at the large in-ground pool, in the poolside hot tub, on the sandy beach, on the pier fishing, taking the pontoon out on the lake to swim or fish, playing tennis at the on property court, playing horse shoes at the on property horse shoe pits (horse shoes provided) , and gathering for meals made in the large kitchen or around the grill. Nights were spent playing pool in the billiard room, watching movies in the media room, roasting marshmallows around the lakeside firepit, or gathering around the long table in the great room playing cards or board games.
There is so much to do at the property and so many extras (like blow up toys for the pool, canoe, kayak, beach chairs, tennis courts, horse shoes, media room, board games and puzzles, etc.) that you do not need to leave. However, a day trip was made to Delafield (right down the road) to visit Wholly Cow Frozen Custard (a local recommendation and a huge hit w the kids); Blue Collar Coffee (a must); and Great Harvest Bread Company (where you'll find homemade bread loaves and cinnamon rolls the size of a dinner plate). Delafield has a walking path downtown with a small covered bridge perfect for photos.
Whether sitting on the patio looking out on the lake or in the sitting area reading a book, or enjoying one of the many amenities, our time at Wildwood created lifelong memories for our adult children and grandchildren. We loved every minute of it and highly recommend the property.