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Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax

Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax

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hot tub & outdoor shower
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Overview of Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Wautoma, WI
  • Popular LocationNordic Mountain17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreen Lake38 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolf Courses of Lawsonia39 min drive
  • AirportAppleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

bunk room areas 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

master bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

outdoor shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax

PLEASE NOTE I WILL BEGIN CONSIDERING 2025 SUMMER SEASON RESERVATIONS IN JANUARY 2025. IF YOU HAVE INTEREST, SEND ME AN INQUIRY NOW AND I WILL CONTACT YOU BACK IN JANUARY 2025.
Our Silver Lake cottage home is one of the last remaining William Walker cottages built circa 1900 as part of the original Silvercryst resort. The classic cottage was recently extensively expanded and renovated to make it an updated all season home with modern amenities while still maintaining historical character (including refinished original douglas fir floors). PLUS, BRAND NEW OPEN KITCHEN COMPLETED 2023.
MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS are provided near end of this Description.
Located on Big Silver Lake which features 350 acres of boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, tubing, swimming, water sports, and kayaking in the crystal clear natural spring fed and sand bottom lake.
Our home faces the lake toward the Southwest which provides amazing sunsets. We also have 75' feet of sandy beach frontage, with a private pier and swimming raft. There is space to dock or beach your own fishing boat, ski boat, or pontoon boat. Owner's 3-person WaveRunner PWC and/or Pontoon Boat is available for rental to qualified renters.
Our home features 3 formal bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. In addition, we have a large bunk room in the lower level (accessed from home's main stairway or from a separate external entrance) which has 2 additional sleeping areas. The home sleeps up to 12 people comfortably. All mattresses are relatively new with little use.
The all season porch (with radiant heated floor) is the best room featuring walls of windows, vaulted ceiling, fans, cozy seating area, and dining for 8 - 10.
The interior of the home features a gas fireplace, 3 flat screen smart TV's, whole house sound system, high speed 300 MB WiFi, central air conditioning, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. The bunk area features a PS2 gaming system, flat screen tv, stereo, electric fireplace, mini fridge, and additional seating.
The exterior features a 7 person hot tub, outdoor shower, large deck, charcoal grill, fire pit, landscaped lot with mature trees/shrubs, large level lot to lake, and a unique 4 person yard swing constructed from an antique ski lift chair. There are only 2 steps down to the pier.
Two kayaks, two stand up paddle boards, and two hybrid/mountain bikes are available for use.
The house is a short walking distance to the Silvercryst resort for dinner, drinks, entertainment, and the famous beach bar.
The home is just minutes from Wautoma which features additional restaurants, shopping, antiquing, and golfing.
This cottage lake home has it all and is only a 2 hour drive Northwest of Milwaukee, 1.5 hours from Madison, 3.5 hours from Chicago, and 4 hours from Minneapolis. If you get tired of Silver Lake, Wisconsin Dells is an hour drive.
Includes all kitchen items, washer/dryer, bed linens, and bathroom towels.
No smoking and no pets please.

PLEASE NOTE MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIRMENTS. During peak Summer season (~July - August), we generally require a 7 night minimum stay. We periodically make exceptions to this, but only for mid-week stays. Meaning, Monday - Friday, we may allow 4-5 night stays as our schedule allows.
During the off-season (not July/August), we offer shorter stays (minimum of 3 nights in off-season).

WINTER FUN TOO!
Snowmobiling: State & Club Snowmobile trails accessible from the Silver Lake corridor.
Skiing/boarding: Nordic Mountain is a 10 minute drive. It's a very nice local hill which also has snow-tubing for those who don't ski. Cascade Mountain is larger and is a 45 minute drive. Granite Peak is even larger and boasts the most vertical feet in WI and is just over an hour drive.
Snowshoe/hike/cross country ski : Ice Age trail access point is a 15 minute drive.
Ice Fishing on Silver Lake and Irogami lake is very popular.

We'd be happy to speak to you by phone if you have any additional questions.

Our home has it all for family summer & winter fun and a relaxing lake home vacation experience!

Wautoma is within 30 miles of 17 golf courses. Surrounding area attractions include Wisconsin Dells, EAA Museum & AirVenture (Oshkosh), Chain of Lakes (Waupaca), Fox River National Wildlife Refuge (Coloma), and Lambeau Field - Home of the Green Bay Packers (Green Bay).
WATCH THE VIDEO IN THIS LISTING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WAUSHARA COUNTY!

Property manager

Rick Brudny

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
RENTAL RULES are contained in Exhibit A of the Short Term Rental Agreement attached

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wautoma

Located in Wautoma, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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 Hartman Creek State Park and Long Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Wautoma, WI

What's nearby

  • Nordic Mountain - 17 min drive
  • Green Lake - 38 min drive
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 39 min drive
  • Crystal River - 41 min drive
  • Thrasher Opera House - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
  • Culver's - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Taco John's - 3 min drive
  • Christianos Pizza - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Silver Lake Cottage - historic home - family fun, swim, boat, ski, fish, & relax located?

Located in Wautoma, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lunch Creek Vineyard & Winery, Nordic Mountain and ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose. Golf Courses of Lawsonia and Long Lake are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Beautiful property with nice indoor and outdoor space. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a Girl's Weekend
Cute historic cabin on a beautiful lake. Lots of beds for sleeping and plenty of seating for games and dining. My girlfriends and I really enjoyed our stay and relaxing in hot tub! Great location with 3-4 wineries in close driving distance. Good restaurants close by as well. Would stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay and cleanliness!!!
Property was beautiful and clean just as the explained. It was still cold outside but we enjoyed the hot tub which was super clean. Great restaurants in the area and my wife enjoyed the shopping. Wish we could be there in the summer to enjoy the lake because it’s a beautiful lake. Thank you Mr Rick for a wonderful stay and place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect Getaway
Everything about this rental was wonderful. The location on Silver Lake is beautiful. The house is immaculate and makes the most of its location. The enclosed porch overlooking the lake is a great spot to eat, play games, or just relax and watch the lake. The outdoor hot tub got a lot of use. Nice area with a lot of amenities not too far away but also quiet enough to feel disconnected from things. Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!
Continue to love this Property and location! Very few places with the relaxing, peaceful view this place has. Really love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rick Brudny

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The classic cottage was originally built circa 1900 by William Walker as part of the Silvercryst resort. Later when the resort property was subdivided by the Walker's, Boyd Merryfield purchased the cottage and the lot. He expanded and completely renovated the cottage in the 1970's/1980's and lived there for many years as his primary residence. When we purchased the property, it needed a complete update again which was recently completed. My family of 4 (along with our family and friends) still use and enjoy the cottage and lake as our vacation 'get away' several weeks each year. We have recently decided to rent it for a portion of the year when we are not there.

Why they chose this property

My extended family has been vacationing in Waushara and Marquette counties for well over 25 years. Waushara County is "Where Up North Begins". When my family decided to purchase our own vacation home, we chose this property on Silver Lake because it had the most potential, and it is on the best water sports/fishing lake in the area. In addition, it is very near several ski hills that visit annually. Lastly, we love the history of the area and the location. It is only a 2 hour drive from our home near Milwaukee, but we are still "up north'' when there.
We have a large sandy beach, are on the best part of the lake, and experience amazing sunsets. We have a large level lot to the lake (2 steps down to the pier) and are a short walking distance to the Silvercryst resort restaurant for dinner and drinks and entertainment.

What makes this property unique

The all season porch (with radiant heated floor) is the best room in the house. Walls of windows provide full views of the lake. A cozy seating area, dining for 8 - 10, sound system, vaulted ceiling with fans, and bamboo flooring (with radiant heat) make this the room where most inside time is spent. Unique whole house sound system for those who enjoy music. 3 smart TV's allow for the streaming of your favorite movies and TV shows from our high speed free cable WiFi. The outdoor hot tub, outdoor shower, large level lot to the lake, and a one-of-a-kind 4 person yard swing constructed from an antique ski chair lift are also unique features. And remember, ONLY 2 STEPS DOWN to the pier. Owner's Poontoon boat and/or 3-person WaveRunner PWC is available to rent to qualified renters.
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