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Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage

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A large tree with sunlight filtering through its leaves, a white building with a silo in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a microwave, and an oven.
A house with a large lawn and a tree in front.
A grassy outdoor area with a hammock and trees.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, a plant, and a console table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Salem, WI
  • Place, Silver lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pathway Glen Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Schmalfeldt Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this cottage is in a rural area. Bong State Recreation Area and Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Erickson Park and Village Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilmot Raceway or Antioch Ampitheater.
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Salem, WI

What's nearby

  • Silver lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pathway Glen Park - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Schmalfeldt Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fox River Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hooker Lake - 6 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Antioch Station - 15 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bender’s Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ralph's Ace of Hearts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Healing Grounds Cafe & Juicery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wilmot Riverside Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage on 3 Oct 2027 start from AU$954, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hideaway at the Ponderosa- 3bd, 1Ba Country Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Silver lake, Silver Lake County Park and Old Oaks Park. Silver Lake Beach and DeWitt Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a beautiful place to stay for country thunder!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and peaceful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your visit with us. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved the property and the farm animals! 5 stars without a doubt, though I wish the mattresses had been a bit more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
Hello. Sry u were unhappy about the mattress. All three are fairly new. . First time anyone complained. Usually they comment how comfortable they are. But other then that glad u enjoyed are home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect for our family of 4.

Close to family and other attractions. Quiet with wildlife and nice views. Love the countryside!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
They are welcomed back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Worked perfect for us

Nice place to stay while in the area visiting family. Pretty quiet peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very private and quiet.

Peaceful stay. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Local celebration

Stayed while attending a summer fest concert and graduation celebration. The house was perfect, conveniently located and super quiet and clean! I loved the most having my coffee outside by the water, and the wildlife!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
They are welcome back any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Favorite Place to Stay

Our trip was amazing as always. The hosts are incredible, thoughtful, and communicative. The house is charming and feels like a home away from home. The surroundings are picturesque. Seriously, we already can’t wait to come back and highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
We are so happy u enjoyed your stay. And happy u keep coming back. U guys get a 5 star rating. . U are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful experience!!

We had an incredible time. The house was on a beautiful farm with wonderful views. Owner was extremely communicative and very nice. We had a nice peaceful weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet, clean, friendly kitties. The Ponderosa offered a lot of opportunities we were unable to utilize as we had a very busy 3 days and used it as a base camp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you. Glad u enjoyed your stay. U welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property! I will definitely be back! My kids were outside playing the entire time. The hospitality was absolutely amazing! Not only did we get a tour of the farm animals, they let us “help” groom the bunnies, and caught the biggest praying mantis we’ve ever seen fired my son! It made his trip! The barn cares were super friendly as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

The kitchen was well stocked. They had snacks and sodas for us. They also provided homemade jam that allowed us to take home and also enjoyed there. There were three very friendly barn cats that greeted us. They also had horses and goats. The owners were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
They are welcome back anytime. We are glad they enjoyed their stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific

Our stay was terrific. The farm is lovely. Our grand-daughter loved visiting the horses and goats. Well equipped kitchen. Super clean and tidy. Comfortable beds - on the softer side, which we prefer. Board games came in handy on rainy days. Communication was great & contactless checkin made our arrival easy. We'll be back to this quiet, peaceful spot when we visit family again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
They left house very clean. We will be glad to have them back. We give them five star rating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, quaint and quiet cottage

Lovely cottage away from roads or other noise. Nicely open kitchen plus dining room and living areas. Midwest charming. We sat inside when it rained and watched the wildlife around the small lake and marsh. Everything we needed, and the bonus of a friendly outdoor cat who elaborately greeted us every day. We were happy to meet the owners who were very kind. Would definitely rent this or other nearby house (if we gather a much bigger group of relatives) again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
They were very nice and kept house very clean. . They are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Farm Serenity

It is a half mile off a county road on a farm property. It is very quiet here. There is a pond a short distance away and the sounds of the crickets will lull you to sleep at night. Several friendly cats will come around to say hello. Despite being off the beaten path there are many options for restaurants close by. I really enjoyed my stay & when I am in the area again will try to book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Visit to son and his family

We were overall happy with this stay. But not so much with vrbo. We had another location reserved and fully paid for before it was canceled on the day we were suppored to get our checkin information. We ended up spending an additional $400 due to the last minute change. Vrbo support didn’t have very good communication skils. 2 stars for vrbo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
James and his wife are welcome back anytime. We give them a five star rating. Sorry, vrbo cancel their trip with issues out of their control . But we are glad they chose our home to stay at. There two granddaughters are adorable. .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away from Home

This property was a wonderful getaway from the hustle and bustle in Lake Genva. We were looking for a quiet place to stay and this was perfect. A little hard to find at first but we were plesantly surprised and how spacious, beautiful and homey the place was. We live in a very small town and didnt want the hotel experience. For our first vrbo stay this exceeded any and all expectations. The host even checked on us but left us to our own as well. Offering a ton of privacy. My boys absolutely loved the wildlife around the property and seeing the farm animals. Would 100% recommend bringing your family to get away and back to a relaxing simple life. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
They followed house rules. And they are welcome back anytime…
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family road trip

I hv OCD & topped with COVID still being passed, I clean everywhere I go. The property wasn’t as clean as I expected. Maybe my first couple VRBO’s hv me spoiled. The tub was really really clean though! For some reason every time we left and came back our door was unlocked. The area was really secluded which made us feel like maybe no one was in the house. However, we checked the entire house upon every return-just to be safe. The door thing was weird. When our electronic padlock @ home does weird things changing the batteries usually help.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
I’m sry u had a issue with the door. . Wish u would’ve contacted us. We could’ve looked at it.. we check the door now and haven’t had any issues but I did change the batteries just in case.. as for our cleaning sorry you didn’t think it was clean enough. Our cleaning ladies work very hard to keep the place clean and we do inspect it after every cleaning to make sure it is clean. . Hope you decide to stay again.. we enjoy sharing our home with others so they can enjoy the country, peace and quiet
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
They are welcome back anytime.
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