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Peaceful retreat for all seasons'

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A wooden deck with a covered grill area, leading to a grassy yard with trees and a lake view.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a chair.
A two-story building with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a flower arrangement at the entrance.
A living room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a spiral staircase, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Accommodating 8 guests, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy lake views from the patio and engage in water sports at the private boat dock. It welcomes pets and offers access to golf nearby. Adventure seekers can explore rafting, fishing, and ice skating. Discover Beaver Dam Bay Marina and Dodge County Fairgrounds close by.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Beaver Dam, WI
  • Place, Beaver Dam Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Green Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful retreat for all seasons'

Lake home with 130' of frontage on Beaver Dam Lake for fishing and recreation. Amenities include 2 40' dock, use of kayaks (7), canoe and paddleboats (3). Boat launch about a mile away. 4 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, flat screen tv's in the master bedroom and family room. OTA TV with full roster of channels from both Madison and Milwaukee markets. BYO streaming service.

High speed unlimited data internet available for flex work/home schooling.

Please note that this is a 'whole house' 1/2 of a duplex. This is a part of a rather unique duplex that offers maximum privacy with separate private decks, pellet/charcoal combo grill, separate entrances and HVAC systems.

I do require photo ID's for all adults 18 yo+ and the first names and ages of all children under 18 yo. This is used for emergency and liability reasons only. There are no exceptions to this requirement. All ID's are held securely for your protection.

The main renter must be 25 yo+. Please contact me for potential exceptions based on previous host recommendations.

Maximum occupancy is 8 people including infants and children due to rural septic limitations. Please do not ask for exceptions to this capacity. I will not be able to honor any requests for more than 8 people.

Parking on this residential driveway is limited to 3 vehicles including any boat or other trailers. all other vehicles must be parked off site. Park on the narrow residential road at your own risk. No parking is allowed on the grass or mound septic system.

Please note that this is a NON-smoking property. if there are smokers in your group you will need to let them know that they can't smoke in the home or the decks or within 20' of a door or window. All smoking materials must be disposed of in a fireproof device and cannot be thrown on the lawn, lake or any garbage container. If they are unable to comply there will be a $200 surcharge to cleanup any smoking related materials.

Pet friendly but pet owners must pick up waste immediately and dispose of it responsibly. Pets may not be left alone in the unit unless they are in a crate. I have an extra large crate for your use but you must bring you own pet bedding. No cats are allowed in the unit at any time.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Up to 2 dogs allowed with pet fee of $83/1st and $55/2nd dog NO cats
No smoking on the property.
ID's for anyone over 18 yo must be submitted prior to door code being released. First names and ages of anyone under 18 yo must be submitted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2223949vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Beaver Dam

Located in Beaver Dam, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beaver Dam Bay Marina and Sunset Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaver Dam Lake and Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Beaver Dam, WI

What's nearby

  • Beaver Dam Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area - 24 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Green Lake - 41 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Johnson Creek Premium Outlets - 48 min drive - 77.3 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 52 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Columbus Station - 23 min drive
  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Buckhorn Supper Club - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful retreat for all seasons' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Peaceful retreat for all seasons'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful retreat for all seasons'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful retreat for all seasons'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful retreat for all seasons' located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Beaver Dam Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Beaver Dam Bay Marina and Infinity HealthCare. Moraine Park Technical College and Beaver Dam Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time and Kathy was a wonderful host. She made sure we had everything we needed and had lots of information for the surrounding area to check out.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Pier was very nice to keep the boat. Fire pit was nice for the evenings. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!! My group had a blast at the “Lake House”. We were in Beaver Dam for a sporting event. The house location was perfect for our pre race training, plus a very short drive to our event. Our host Kathy was really nice and answered all questions concerning the property and the city of Beaver Dam. I will definitely be staying here next year!Gary DOERING
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I had to sweep the floor as soon as I got there. The back patio was dirty looking with cobwebs all over. Had to learn how to use the grill because it’s a pellet grill and have never used one. It was hot in the house and the controller had a lock on it. Expired food items in the fridge. All kinds of tiny notes all over the place telling us what we can and can’t do. Owner lives in the same house that they are renting out. So felt like we had to be quiet. Door entrance smells of cat piss. It was not clean as it should be. It was overall a disappointment. I felt like I needed to clean all weekend. The ceiling fans piled with dust. Ceiling dirty. Bugs in all the ceiling lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
The floors are dry/wet mopped within 2 hours of your arrival. Not sure why you needed to sweep. I have a cat but it stays in the house and is never anywhere near the rental unit. I live alone next door and am very quiet but I expect people who act as they normally would. I rarely hear anything from the other unit and have always expected people to behave a they normally would. The pellet grill is very easy to operate and had you asked I would have been able to come over and how to use it. %he other side of the dual grill is charcoal and both pellets and charcoal were available for your use. I also want to note that this is a rural home and webs can appear very quickly. I have to swipe them off the mailbox nearly every day. Not sure what expired food items you found in the refrigerator as all of the condiments that are left for your use are checked during each cleaning process. Regarding notes - yes there are some notes around regarding the ceiling fan chains and the upstairs plumbing. People have been known to jerk the chains off of the ceiling fans and I simply ask people to pull gently so they don't rip them.off.I have often had people come over and tell.me that the upstairs shower leaks and when I go over to verify it I can't get it to leak which indicates that the person showering did not put the shower curtain side the tub. Had you followed the guest rules that the platform suggests and called or contacted me I would have been happy to make things right.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for our needs

Our stay was enjoyable and worked well for our needs. It was nice to have the watercraft available and the host was always available to answer questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you Trista. I enjoyed the group that was here and invite you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing visit

Great place to stay for a nearby family reunion. Great property and a welcoming host. Very satisfied with our experience here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Kurt - thank you for your kind review. Your group was fun to host and are all welcome back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay!

Very relaxing and well-furnished property. Kathy was very thoughtful and kind and made our short stay very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cozy Home

Great stay!! Super cozy home. Kathy was great, lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thanks Lili! Glad you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great relaxing week. We really enjoyed kayaking and paddle boating on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2022
Enjoyed having your family. Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Our stay was great. Kathy is so helpful. Everything you need and want is there. We will go back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very welcoming and helpful

Kathy was very sweet and helpful with all of our weird Request.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fishing trip

nice quiet area, owner very easy to get along with. nicely stocked. slept well. would recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Ken - Thanks for the review! Found a table and a granite top for a fish cleaning table and it will down by the lake and ready for you when you come next year! Hope you all had a safe trip home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway!

My family stayed for 4 days and had a great time fishing and spending quality time! Kathy was very welcoming and great to talk to. Kitchen was fully stacked, beds were comfortable, location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2021
Thank you for your kind review. Would love to host your family anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Host was gracious and the piers accommodated our boats. The house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Nice and cozy place
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
You are welcome back anytime. Bring your Mom!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

The owner of property was super nice. House was clean and everything worked great. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thanks for the review Ronald. Left a 5* review for your group. Would host again. Only hiccup I had was the recycling issue. Everything else was all good.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Lakefront Property

Excellent home to relax and enjoy the Beaver Dam community, Horicon and the lake. Amenities abound a tht home from games to appliances and the host went out of her way to accommodate!! Certainly recommend a get away trip or even a lengthy stay if your up to fishing and enjoying the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Our family all stayed at Kathy’s place to celebrate the 4th of July together. It was different than other rentals we have stayed at for we didn’t feel like renters, rather we felt like family. Kathy was extremely hospitable and made us feel extremely welcome. We were amazed at how well stocked the place was as it seemed like she had everything we could possibly need. Thank you for making our family vacation a great one!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

We had an awesome stay at this house! The location is beautiful-so quite and relaxing. The house is exactly as described and the owner provides every possible little thing in there, it was stocked better than even our own home! The communication with the owner was also great! Five stars to the owner and to the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you for the review Natalia. I would welcome you and your family/group back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family kayaking

Lots of water toys and kayaks. We really enjoyed the lake. Owner went out and bought us firewood and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend away!

Our family enjoyed fishing and spending time together here. The property had all the amenities needed for cooking and lots of indoor and outdoor games. There were only 4 of us but would it have been comfortable for a larger group as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Laura - thanks so much for the kind review. My goal is always to exceed expectations. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here and would welcome you back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Enjoyable

We had a really nice weekend. Kathy was more than accommodating, providing, and friendly. Beaver Dam was a lot of fun too. Friendly locals and quaint little town. :) Don't forget to check out LeRoys for your fresh Wisconsin dairy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

Great place to unwind. Town of Beaver Dam is very relaxed, property is spacious, and Kathy was great to work with. All our needs were met, and Kathy went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Randy - thanks so much for your kind review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and I would welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Owner provided a very nice property to stay at for an relaxing 4 days. Had plenty of room and beautiful view of the lake. Over the top accommodations were provided to make it feel like we were in our own home. Also the owner was very friendly, easily available if needed, and made the process easy to check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2021
Michael and his family were a great group to host. They brought 2 adorable dogs and all was good. They left the home exceptionally clean. I would be delighted to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

We really enjoyed our stay here. We were in town for the Englewood Open MTB and it proved to be the perfect setup for our group. Lots of space within the rental, and a ton outside. It is right on the lake and the owner provides everything you need to enjoy the water. The owner was super communicative throughout. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy McMichael

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I live on this lakefront property in the smaller 1/2 of this duplex. I love lake living and want my quest to enjoy the use of this property. I am always available if needed but otherwise let the guest shave their own space to enjoy the waterfront, watercraft, deck and grill.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property in 2019, renovated it and then made it available for people to enjoy a vacation and make memories.

What makes this property unique

Many local and unique area attractions including the Horicon Marsh, an Amish community, a local winery, brew pub, wine bar, locally owned lakefront bars/grills, great local meat market for your grilling needs,.

Large lot for spreading out with your family playing yard games and enjoying the firepit.

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