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Relaxing Waterfront Home on Elm Island Great Fishing on Lake Tichigan/Fox River

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large TV, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a black refrigerator.
A cozy living room with a sofa and coffee table, wooden cabinets, a kitchen with a stone backsplash, and a sign reading "Carefree DR N97".
A window with a view of a lake, a tree, and a stone wall.
A backyard with a fire pit surrounded by rocks and logs, blue Adirondack chairs, and a wooden deck.
A wooden dock leading to a house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a small pond.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Waterford, WI
  • Place, Tichigan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee County Zoo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, American Family Field
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relaxing Waterfront Home on Elm Island Great Fishing on Lake Tichigan/Fox River

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home on Elm Island bay off of the Fox River in Waterford, WI. This home has all of the charm of an up-north cabin, but is fully updated and just a short 30 minute drive from Milwaukee and less than an hour from Chicago's northern suburbs. Single story home with little to no stairs required to get to the water less than twenty steps from the back door. Wood burning stove and tongue and groove pine finishes give you that up north feel, but all of the updates will make you feel right at home. Laundry on the living level and two full bathrooms offer convenience and comfort. Sleeping arrangements for 10 if needed: Master bedroom features a queen size memory foam bed, 2nd bedroom facing the water has a bunk bed with full size mattress on the bottom and a twin on the top, 3rd bedroom has a bunk bed with full size mattress on the bottom and a twin on the top, and living room couch pulls out into a queen size sleeper sofa. Kitchen table seating for six or seven people, with additional stools and eating area at the island. All kitchen appliances are less than 5 years old, including refrigerator, stove, and over the range microwave. Bring your fishing poles and swim trunks - the Fox River and Lake Tichigan are abundant with Largemouth Bass and Catfish, and provide plenty of opportunity for Bluegills, Northern Pike, Walleye, and an occasional Trout. Lake Tichigan is great for swimming or boating, and there are more than one restaurants accessible by boat and provide docking. Bring your own boat and keep it on the private pier or take advantage of the two complimentary kayaks. Elm Island bay is a shallow low-traffic bay off of the Fox River and is home to swans and abundant wildlife. Fishermen frequent the bay in search of Largemouth Bass, Bluegills, and Catfish, all of which can be caught right from the pier. Swimming in Elm Island Bay (off the pier) is not desirable due to shallow water, lillypads, weeds and mucky bottom. In the evening you can have a fire in the back yard or in the house, but the furnace will keep you warm if desired or central air is there to cool you down. Ultra-fast 60 Mbps Wi-Fi and 46" LED TV will keep you entertained if the fishing and lake cannot. YouTube TV HD with approximately 80 channels available and also HD upconvert DVD player. Please come relax and enjoy all that the beautiful Fox River and Lake Tichigan have to offer year-round.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Tichigan Lake. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Tichigan Lake and 9 minutes by car from Jean Jacobson Dog Park
As a guest of Relaxing Waterfront Home on Elm Island Great Fishing on Lake Tichigan/Fox River, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Smartphone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash, dry, and put away any dishes, glasses, silverware, etc.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Relaxing Waterfront Home on Elm Island Great Fishing on Lake Tichigan/Fox River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 390 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was perfect to get away and visit family. The host was easily accessible and the house was cozy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is wonderful! Grant is a great host! Cozy cabin with amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our girls birthday weekend was wonderful. Place is great. Lots of room. Only downfall was no dishwasher
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, everything was exactly as described in the property listing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy lake house that was perfect for a family catch up after a funeral. Plenty of yard with a beautiful lake view. Amenities were there and beds were so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host and priced right for this home. Worked great for our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Loved the wood burning stove and fenced in yard. Grant was very helpful and accommodating. Already booked our next stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, loved the fenced in yard for my Yorkies, very excited to stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on beautiful lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grant was wonderful and personable.He was great at communication and called several times to ensure our upcoming stay would be perfect. And it was indeed.The home was beautiful and clean.Stay instructions were readily available and easy to abide by.Would definitely stay with him again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Clean, comfortable, and great communication with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very nice parking, inside was clean, very well decorated:) loved the Moose head!:)lolFenced in backyard for the dogie to have the time of his life. Ill be renting this home again.
Sunrise:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family trip. Grant was a great host and the communication before and during our stay was fantastic. We really appreciated that it was pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely communicative. Home & lake were beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cora M.

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

Great Stay!

Had a wonderful time, the place was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and spacious! Plenty of room for my friend and I for the weekend. Spacious driveway. Great access to the lake. Great neighborhood! The host was very friendly and helpful. I would absolutely stay here again! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the fenced backyard to keep the little one and dog out of the water! Great house and location for a family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our Home away from home. My family of 7 (including our pup) enjoy ourselves fully here. A lot of places aren't very welcoming of dogs and this has everything we needed. Fishing, open air, kayaks, indoor/outdoor fireplaces and the peace you need to reset your mind. Having 2 bathrooms, access to a washer/ dryer and a fullly equipped kitchen is an even bigger bonus. The neighborhood is so peaceful, friendly and not once did we feel unsafe. Grant is very kind and quick to respond to any questions we had. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Fantastic location very clean, everything you could want for relaxing weekend

Fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is my absolutely our favorite getaway. There is everything you need and the fishing is great. This is our second year and we plan on many more.Thank you to Grant and his family for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flow was great we had space even with 6 guys
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the property. Grant and Valerie are great hosts. We were there six weeks and enjoyed every day.
Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula k.

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

Great place!

Perfect friend weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024