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Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake

Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake

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Birdseye view of the huge wrap around deck, front door, pier, and lake front
View of property from on the lake
View of house and garage from street
Huge wrap-around deck with comfortable deck furniture great for outdoor dining
West side of deck with door opening to the livingroom

Overview of Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Whitewater, WI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Wisconsin-Whitewater13 min drive
  • Popular LocationPerkins Stadium16 min drive
  • Popular LocationWalworth County Fairgrounds27 min drive
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake

Location:

Our remodeled lakehouse retreat is on Rice Lake in Walworth County – 6 miles outside of the town of Whitewater in the Southern Kettle Moraine State forest. Rice Lake is approx 150 acres, 10 feet deep, and more than half of the shoreline is uninhabited state forest. Property is located on 75 ft of lake frontage in a protected bay with pier perfect for swimming, fishing, or sunbathing.


Our Home:
Two-level, 2400 square foot home with 4 bedrooms/3 baths, sleeps 8. Both floors have been completely remodeled and have central air conditioning and heat. 1100+ sq ft wrap around deck surrounding the open floor plan of the kitchen, dining room, and living room provides a beautiful view of the bay.

Upstairs
Kitchen: granite counter tops and island, all new appliances including dishwasher, trash compactor, double oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer with ice maker. Small appliances include a blender, mixer, griddle, coffee maker, Keurig one-cup coffee maker, toaster, and more. Dining table seats 8 comfortably.

Living room: large flat screen TV with Dish Network and DVD/VHS player. Comfy reclining couch and love seat--perfect for a mid-day vacation nap. Entertainment closet filled with DVDs, VHS tapes, books, and board games.

Master Bedroom: King bed, plenty of dresser and closet space, and attached master bathroom.

Master bathroom: Kohler steam shower with dual shower heads and a built-in tile bench for 2-3. Cabinet stocked with towels and a convenient laundry chute to the basement laundry room.

Bedroom #2: King bed, TV with Dish Network and VCR/DVD player, and a large dresser and closet space.

Bedroom #3: Queen pillow-top bed with dresser and closet.

Bathroom #2: Full bathroom with shower/tub stocked with towels and toiletries for your needs.


Downstairs:
Family room: TV with Dish Network and a DVD/VHS player, wood-burning fireplace, sliding glass doors to lakefront, couch with pullout double bed (optional sleeping space), and a very comfortable double high queen air mattress with bedding provided. May bring one additional air mattress to utilize in the basement family room space.

Bathroom #3: large whirlpool bath tub with jets (seats 2 comfortably) and shower.

Bedroom #4: one full bed and one twin bed with dresser and closet.

Laundry room: washer and dryer with detergent provided, beach towels, extra bath towels, cleaning supplies, and extra paper products.

2nd refrigerator/freezer.

Outside:
Huge wrap-around deck with comfortable deck furniture including swivel chairs and a table for 4, 2 stationary chairs, and a chaise lounge with a side table.
Gas grill with propane and utensils.
17 gently sloping stairs down a winding staircase lead to a lower deck area with a fire pit, chairs, and prongs for cooking over the fire.
20’ x 10’ pier with ladder. Water is approximately 6’ deep at end of pier.

Whitewater is a college town with a branch of the University of Wisconsin. Population is about 15,000. There are plenty of sit-down and fast-food restaurants, bars, small-town and chain stores, and a Super Walmart for all your vacation needs.

Property manager

Joe

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Small to medium well-trained dogs are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Whitewater

Located in Whitewater, this holiday home is on a lake. Staller Estate Winery and Apple Barn Orchard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve and Green Lake. Kettle Moraine Ranch and Walworth County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Whitewater, WI

What's nearby

  • Staller Estate Winery - 11 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - 13 min drive
  • Perkins Stadium - 16 min drive
  • Walworth County Fairgrounds - 27 min drive
  • Alpine Valley Music Theatre - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Culver's - 16 min drive
  • Esker Dining Hall - 16 min drive
  • Beijing Buffet - 15 min drive
  • Prairie Woods Golf Course - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Almost Heaven - Relaxing Getaway On Serene Rice Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Staller Estate Winery, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Green Lake. Irvin L.Young Auditorium and Middle Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakefront vacation home!
Had a great stay, all of the amenities we could have hoped for. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt welcomed from the start!
We would highly recommend this vrbo property. It is exactly as described. Many amenities. The kitchen was very well stocked. I must say better than any we have rented over the years. Our family takes turn cooking all week, so this is an important factor. the lake was beautiful. Though properties are somewhat close together, it did not seem that way. There are trees and the shoreline dividing them. What set this property apart for us was the fact that we felt very welcome. The tone was one of welcome. Mi casa es su casa. We were welcomed to use everything. Some places treat you like children that do not know how to behave! Though I am sure some owners have been burned by irresponsible renters. At any rate, it felt more like we were renting from friends or relatives. We recommend this property to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake home Get Away
Wonderful trip!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Libertyville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just lovely!
What a wonderful place! Stocked with everything you will need (except food) for a fabulous vacation! Joe has thought of everything....tons of blankets, towels, paper products, water toys, firewood, etc. Comfy beds, linens and pillows. Very sturdy new dock. We hope to return for more wonderful memories! Thanks Joe!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
We spent a week here with our family and my in laws and had a blast! The house had the perfect amount of room for all of us and was well-kept. Both the adults and kids enjoyed all the kayaks, paddle boats, etc... The owner was super easy to work with and responded quickly on all communications. Overall an awesome family vacation. We would definitely visit this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joe

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Lynn and I have owned our lake home since 1988. Long ago we used to camp in the Kettle Moraine State Forest and decided that it was such a beautiful and secluded area we had to have a place here that we could call our home away from home. It has been a dream come true (but not without expense) where we have opened nature to our son and daughter whom can someday do the same with their own children. Let us provide you with the ideal lake house for your family and friends to getaway and experience all the area has to offer.

Why they chose this property

The surrounding area is truly unbelievable and offers serenity and tranquility for a perfect escape from reality. There are countless hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, and boating activities in the summer and snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice-skating, sledding, and skiing activities in the winter. Rice Lake has very little boat traffic, as there are only 40 homes on the lake with few permanent residents. There are no marinas directly on Rice Lake, which limits visitors however; there is a boat ramp located on state park property if you wish to bring your own boat but be sure to obtain proper stickers and licenses. Speedboats and jet skis are welcomed between 9am-5pm with wake-free otherwise. Mornings and evenings are set aside for quiet canoeing or fishing or just sitting outside with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Our property is located in a wake-free bay so peace and quiet can always be enjoyed.

For more action, Whitewater Lake (600+ acres) is right next door with a couple of marinas. There is no navigable access between the 2 lakes, just a spillover.

What makes this property unique

Recommended for: couples retreat, families, multiple families, women’s retreat, men’s getaway, hunters, fishermen.
While we are very accommodating, we prefer families and couples who will take care of our home like their own. Teenagers looking for a party house– please do not apply.












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