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Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!

Rent this furnished cottage to enjoy the beauty of nature on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Conveniently located on shallow Lake Wisconsin waterfront with sandbars to wade to between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells, just 1.5 hours from Milw and 3 hours from Chicago.

Bring some firewood (or buy it locally) and have a campfire in the firepit next to the water!

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story cottage has a bright, clean kitchen and a wonderful open layout on the first floor. Beautiful views out the large living room windows look onto green, sandy islands, sandbars and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake WI. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI.

Same owner as smaller cottage next door.

SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER Adventures! Green trees, sunny sand-bars, and a lazy river await you. Tucked off the main channel the cottage has the best of both worlds…easy assess to the big water, a great view of the water and sunsets, but little boat traffic. Because of our shallow waterfront location, the choice is yours, launch your boat at one of 3 nearby boat launchs and head left for Lake Wisconsin or go right for the Wisconsin River. You’ve got it all right here! You can launch your boat daily and spend an exciting day on the open water of the lake (too shallow to get a boat of any size into our channel but you can park your trailer in front at the end of the day) or a quiet day exploring the Dells-like bluffs and the nearby islands, coves, and backwaters in your canoe or kayak. The shallow water in front is great for kayaks and canoes. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI. Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day canoeing or kayaking around the sandy tree-covered islands.

Enjoy shallow water fishing from the sandbar in front, from our canoe, or use a boat to hit several of the best local fishing spots all within 5 minutes of the cottage: The Narrows, Fockes Bluffs, Tipperary Bluffs, and Camp Rest Park. Good fishing for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie and more.

The cottage has a green lawn for yard games or for kids to run around in, plus just a block away is a park with playground equipment and wading beach, perfect for small children and dogs. Tennis and basketball courts are just a mile up the road. Bike riding opportunities on winding country roads in the area are fantastic. Up for a challenge? Circle Lake Wisconsin on your bike, it's about a 50-60 mile trip with a free ferryboat crossing as a highlight!

This two bedroom, two bathroom house has a full kitchen and an open layout. The kitchen is equipped with all you’ll need to prepare any meal you like…or grill out on waterside deck on the gas grill! Feeling lazy? Kick back and enjoy the 47” flat screen LCD HDTV, so...relax, sip a drink, even surf the web, and watch the river go by!

Beautiful views out the large living room windows and across the 16’x25’ deck look onto green, sandy islands and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake Wisconsin.

FALL & WINTER FUN! After the summer crowds leave you’ll find unique beauty and tranquility on the river. Tucked in among the surrounding bluffs and hillsides you’ll find gorgeous fall colors and dazzling winter scenery. Hundreds of wooded acres across the street are home to the Red Bellied Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, and White Tailed Deer, while the ever-changing river offers views of Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Beaver, and Muskrat. Scenic drives in all directions make interesting day trips more fun! Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the Wollensheim Winery, Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and so much more. Nearby ski hills include Cascade Mountain (15 min) and Devilshead Lodge (30 min).

So much to see and so much to do! Relaxing!

Fish for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie, and more. Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the WI Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and more! Great bird-watching!

Keywords: Scenery, Quiet, Serene, Fishing, Beautiful Views, Sandbar

Property manager

Dave Weber

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the cottage.

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 dogs allowed with $25/night pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Poynette, WI

What's nearby

  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 28 min drive
  • Devil's Head Ski Resort - 37 min drive
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 39 min drive
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 40 min drive
  • Devil's Lake - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 26 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Remi's Thirsty Moose - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fitz's On The Lake - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪A & W's POUR HOUSE Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Glacial Lake Wisconsin and Wisconsin River. Happy Hollow Park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid-week getaway - relaxing!
Traveled from Milwaukee for the beauty and peacefulness of nature by the Wisconsin River. We enjoyed our stay in this very nice home with a great location. Well cared for property and we’d definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
We enjoyed staying at the cabin. Being tall, at first I was intimidated by the slope of the roof, but, I did not hit my head. The set up of the property was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corena Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT LOCATION
We arrived on a Thursday & left on Monday. We had a wedding in the area (we are from NH). This place was home away from home and even better we were allowed to bring our dane. The deck was beautiful, the hot tub was a perfect touch & used it every night. We come every year ti visit our friends, this will be on our hit list every year. Thank you all so much for sharing your cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon H.

Not that clean
Its a beautiful location but not that clean and sauna didnt work
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot
The house was perfect, with a great location on the water and an amazing view. The bird feeders were fantastic -- hummingbirds and orioles all day. The house was well appointed -- kitchen and BBQ and hot tub all terrific. The only problem was that the DVD player did not work -- it kept going black. Not a huge deal but something that could probably be fixed easily..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing thanks dave
Great house have everything you need with great view and beautiful wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness
Birders Paradise
I booked Island View Hideaway for our statecation because my husband is a birder and it did not disappoint. It is also perfectly situated for visiting Cave of the mounds, House on the Rock and Devils Lake without the crowds of the dells.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay on the river
My family loves this place! We stayed in the smaller house next door 3 years ago and came back because it is so peaceful. We live just an hour away so this is a perfect escape for a few days of "spring break". It is great just sitting in the hot tub and watching the birds on the river. We will hopefully come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
View of the river, with birds and cranes and geese - check. Hot tub - check. Fire pit - check. Dog friendly - check. This is the place for a lovely and relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We had a phenomenal time! So close to cascade for skiing. The biggest bonus is that our family dog could come with, and that was huge for us. Hot tub was amazing! Kids had their own spot, and lots of entertaining games and movies! Want to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
After skiing and snowboarding it was a perfect t place to relax for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing place on the river
Island View Hideaway is a cozy relaxing place. Lots of places to walk our dog, even with it being rainy!! It was just what we were looking for!! So much to watch right outside the back patio doors. The only suggestion would be to have a grab bar attached to the shower or side wall of the toilet for folks who have trouble getting up from the low toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Lovely cottage right on the lake. Kitchen well stocked. Staircase for upstairs is a little tricky, definitely not for elderly people. Property and cottage nicely kept. We would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great time
We had a great time as always. The on site maintenance man was great - very helpful. He made sure that everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wisconsin Dream Vaca....
Very nice cabin/house on the backwaters of the Wisconsin River. Mostly kayaks and canoes passing by. Great area to just float and enjoy scenery. The property with a nice sand bar in front makes for a peaceful setting. The furniture and amenities within the home are in very good condition with name brand appliances. Everything worked and was easy to get into vacation mode. Thank goodness for the Wifi, cell single can be spotty. The property manager stopped by and was quick to fix/adjust/ and offer help. He really went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. We really liked the property and plan to be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
This place is very clean and relaxing. The veiw of the river is beautiful and there are multiple species of birds every morning just hanging around the bird feeder. You can even go outside and sit down with a cup of coffee and the birds will still come. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet also. If you need to unwind from day to day stuff this is the place to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfy
Loved this cottage. Right on the river with a hot tub to boot. Very relaxed experience. Exactly what we needed. Would definitely recommend for small groups. Theas spiral staircase to get to the 2nd bedroom is a little challenging. That was not a problem for our group, but could be a problem for anyone with any kind of physical limitations. Thank you for an excellent stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice mini getaway
Hot tube was wonderful to watch the nature pass by
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
Our son had an event in Portage, and we decided to make a weekend of it. Weather was dreary, but we enjoyed our stay with the family and the dogs! Nice view of the water. Great location. Cozy with the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset watching from the hottub
Beautiful, nature-filled location but with a super friendly bar with great food just down the way, and awesome state park hiking just a short drive away. Being next th the water was so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view
Amazing quite getaway enjoyed the hot tub will definitely be back with my family for some fun time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W., Racine

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Property was as described, hot tub was awesome. My dogs had a great time, nice to be able to have them with us on vacation. Would definitely rebook in the fall or spring the weather wasn't our friend. A little further away from parks etc. than expected, great time for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023