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

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Elm Island Bay From Pier
Sunrise over Elm Island Bay
Sunset Over the Frozen Bay
View from pier to back yard
View of rear patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Logic Puzzle Museum and Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Green Meadows Petting Farm and Lotza Fun Room. East Troy Railroad Museum and Moorland Road Golf Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Waterford, WI

What's nearby

  • Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jean Jacobson Dog Park - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Green Meadows Petting Farm - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Little Muskego Lake - 16 min drive - 21.7 km
  • The Rock Sports Complex - 21 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Sturtevant Station - 26 min drive
  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crossover Cantina & Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spanky's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Train - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Wine And Spirits - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 384 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and fabulous host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout for our family and loved that this property was pet friendly! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, well equipped, and great fishing right off the pier. It's a great place to make memories, no matter what the weathers like.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just like the listing except the lake is actually closer! The inside is very clean, comfortable and cozy. Loved sitting on the back porch enjoying the wildlife. Grant was an excellent host. Plan on staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a charming cabin on the lake. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. They were very welcoming to the fur baby, which was very appreciated. Communication from the owner was prompt and polite. Great stay overall! definitely going to keep this in mind for when I have more time to just enjoy the area. Great restaurants in the area as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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
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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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was cozy and clean. We loved hanging outside on the back deck and in the yard the most, viewing the Fox River and nature. This area is nice, and kayaks are available to use in the river. Host Grant is wonderful, super easy to communicate with, and makes sure you will enjoy his home. He allowed our pet birds. He provides good amenities, incl. extras like wine and coffee pods. We enjoyed hiking Wehr Nature Center, Case Eagle Park & Boehrner Botanical Gardens. We cooked most meals at the cabin. We enjoyed our stay, and having Grant as our host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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
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

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
Verified

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

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Clean, comfortable, and great communication with host!
Stayed 2 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

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

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
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

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
Verified

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
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

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
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