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Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf

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View from the south dock on a quiet Sunday morning
Kitchen patio
Ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs on the patio
"Down Back" provides a grassy field for playing games
Shallow water for walking into the lake...water shoes are a must!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Plymouth, WI
  • Place, Farmers Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elkhart Lake Public Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Road America
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf

**2025 and 2026 calendar is open. Please note that our peak season rentals are a week minimum and run Monday-Monday**

To reach Kettle House, you drive across a short bridge to a wooded island. Follow the curved lane past three houses, stopping at the fourth to turn in the driveway and park. Walk across the lane and open the gate. Your vacation begins!

To enter the house, pass through the large patio where a top-of-the-line gas grill sits waiting for its next steak. Going inside, you’re in the great room with a wall of glass doors that open to a balcony overlooking the lake. In addition to a 46” TV, the living space offers a dining area for six. A fireplace is on hand to warm you on cool evenings.

Entertain yourselves with WiFi and cable as well as a docking station and games. The kitchen is newly refurbished and well-equipped for a cook. Two queen bedrooms and one bedroom with a twin over full bunk comfortably sleep eight. Kettle House has two full bathrooms, one with a jetted tub and Kohler fixtures; the other is freshly remodeled.

Because it straddles an island, the Kettle House property has two shorelines. A screened porch with a bar overlooks the shoreline in front of the house. Relax in the hammock overlooking the lake and enjoy the sunset through the trees.

The second shoreline, "Down back," is across the island, where cedar trees make it shady and peaceful. A large grassy field beside this shore will invite your group to play ball or cornhole. Or, launch one of the two provided kayaks. Float toys, water games, and life vests are also available.

Sometimes you can hear racing over at Road America. Many track events are open to the public, and it’s only five minutes away. A public golf course is within walking distance, and the PGA courses, Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, are a 20 minutes drive. If you enjoy biking, hiking, or snowmobiling, you’ll want to visit nearby Kettle Moraine State Park. Elkhart Lake is just up the road, and there you can stock up at the farmer’s market, enjoy the charming shops or eat at one of the town’s good-to-excellent restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

Plymouth

Located in Plymouth, this holiday home is on a lake. Kiel Marsh Wildlife Area and Mullet Creek State Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sheboygan County Fairgrounds and Evans. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Plymouth, WI

What's nearby

  • beach near Fireman's Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Elkhart Lake Public Library - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Skip Barber Driving School - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Road America - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eli's Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fudgienuckles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Plymouth Tap - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪LakeHouse Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪All Season's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf on 25 May 2026 start from AU$553, 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 Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Fun on Crystal Lake Island - minutes to Road America, hiking, PGA Golf located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Skip Barber Driving School, Farmers Market and Elkhart Lake Public Library. Road America and Briggs and Stratton Motorplex are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another terrific week at the cottage! Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Crystal lake house

Great place to stay and go to the motoamerica races at Road America
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyelle P.

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

Great House, Great Location

Loved our stay at Kettle House!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Wonderful get-away

Beautiful location. Secluded and peaceful. Check-in was simple and hosts provided detailed directions and info. Not a problem the entire week. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, relaxing and ended the week at Road America. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Beautiful lake views

Wonderful lake cottage, relaxing & fun! Close to Elkhart Lake for great restaurants, Farmers Market, Road America.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a delightful stay . Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at the Kettle House. It is so much fun for the grandkids. They just love swimming in the fresh, clear water and jumping off the lily pad. I think this is the best swimming spot on the whole lake. We also love the sunroom to relax in too. The boys enjoy fishing and caught more fish right from the dock this year than out in the lake. We always have a great time here and can't wait for next summer to come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Crystal Lake House

Nice house. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Fishing and Fishing

We usually stay here in the summer but chose a fall trip to just hang with friends and fish. As always it was a relaxing time. This is a great little house and we love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time again this year. The weather was warm and sunny for the most part. We spent most of the time swimming and kayaking. We loved jumping/diving off the pier into the water. The Lilypad was also hit this year. When we weren't swimming, we were hanging out on the deck watching the boats go by or in the cottage watching tv or playing game. We will definitely rent again next year. Tim
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Best spot on the lake.

The place was great and so was the weather. The addition of the sand “box” was a nice touch. Liz was great to work with as usual. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property

This is an amazing place to stay. Being directly on the lake with all the amenities to enjoy is truly wonderful. The house has everything on site to enjoy and relax. Seems the A/C has a little trouble keeping up on hot days but a quick swim definitely does the trick to cool off!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Island Getaway

The place is well furnished and steps from the water. If we weren't outside swimming, floating on rafts, and kayaking, we were inside playing games and watching the boats race by. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Island Getaway

We've stayed on the island before and it never disappoints. We had a great time again this year. The weather this year was perfect. We spent most of the days swimming and kayaking and the nights playing games and watching tv. We really enjoyed the new lily pad. We can't wait to rent it again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Classic Lake House

Our second stay. See 2022 review for details.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

3 couples annual getaway

We get together once a year from Omaha, St. Louis and Chicago. The house met all of our needs - close to Elkhart Lake, the track and a little day trip to Sheboygan. Had one fisherman with us so he enjoyed the docks while the rest of us either went to the track or to the farmer's market. The screen porch was especially nice. Beautiful location! When another trip is planned for that area, we will certainly remember the Kettle House!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Island getaway!

The weather was hot and sunny. The lake was warm and clear. If we weren't in the water swimming, we were kayaking, paddle boating, or just sitting by the lake watching the boats go by. At night we sat at the kitchen table and played cards and watched tv. We've rented this place before and would definitely rent again. Thanks Liz. Tim
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Tremendous!

My wife and I attended a road-racing event (our first) at Road America and found Kettle House on VRBO. The house is not big, but is well-laid-out and spacious. It has four (4!) decks overlooking Crystal Lake, which is a beautiful little lake. Lots of boating, fishing, swimming, etc. We could have spent our whole week at the house. But we didn't. The Road America gates were 6 minutes from our driveway, and charming Elkhart Lake village was less than that. The owners are very meticulous in their care of the house, as well as their instructions to their guests. Thanks, Liz and Dave. Our Kettle House vacation was a 10 on a 10-point scale. We hope we get the opportunity to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

Perfect Lakefront Retreat Near Road America

We recently stayed at this lovely home on Crystal Lake Island and had a fantastic experience. The location is simply beautiful, just minutes from Road America, which made our outings convenient. The property was immaculate and had a quaint charm that made it feel like a true getaway. One standout feature was the thoughtful provision of a starter set of supplies. Given that we flew in, it was incredibly helpful to have bottled water, shampoo, body wash, coffee, plenty of TP and PT, and even Tylenol, Advil, and allergy meds (among other things). This level of consideration is beyond what we've encountered in other VRBO rentals and was greatly appreciated. The home itself had ample space for our group of five, with two stunning lakefront areas to relax and enjoy the serene views. The neighbors were also very friendly, which added to the welcoming atmosphere. Everyone in our group slept well, and I particularly enjoyed the lower bunk bed where I slept. The sheets were soft, and the bed was comfy. A particularly nice touch was the water softening system. Hard water is common in Wisconsin, at least at the places we've stayed, but this property has a water softening system which I do believe helped with showering. Google "hard water" if you're not familiar.. Soaps and shampoos seem to never rinse off. Overall, our stay was delightful!! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable and well-appointed retreat near Road America!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine o.

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

Beautiful views

Beautiful views from the entire house, and decks. Several areas to enjoy outdoor surroundings. Enjoyed the two locations of access to deep water. Kitchen fully stocked to cook great meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great Lake Cabin

The house has a fantastic, private outdoor area that includes a long deck just above the dock and Maui Mat, a screened porch, an upper deck and a large patio. There is also the other shoreline that has a dock and a nice spot to launch kayaks, paddle boards, etc. If you want to spend time on or near the lake, you won’t do any better than this. The inside has an open concept living room and kitchen with lake views and access to the upper deck and patio. The bedrooms are small but worked fine for our group. Would definitely stay again and recommend for those looking for an authentic lake cabin experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

The place was great. The weather was great. The lake was great. Would definitely rent again.

The place was clean and well stocked. We love the property and the proximity to the lake. The lake is only steps away. We love jumping into the water from the pier and watching the boats go by. There is even a shade tree for sitting on the deck when the sun is out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

What a relaxing place!

We had such a great time at this location! We came to town with friends to do a supper club tour where my wife grew up, and also spend some time at Road America. This house was very convenient and had everything we wanted for 6 adults. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kat n.

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

perfect location

We had a family gathering for a funeral and stayed together, since we all come from different parts of the state of WI. This was really perfect for us all. All the amenities met our needs, the views were beautiful! We loved watching the sun rise and set in the area! The only issues that I wish were different, is the screen porch furniture was soiled and the area was not cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Family fun

Staying at the Kettle House has become a bit of a tradition for us and the grandkids look forward to it every year. The downstairs sunroom is a favorite place to hang out when not in the lake. The lily pad is a hit with the kids. The owners have maintained and improved this property over the years. We missed the yellow kayak this year though, but still had fun. Thanks again for a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

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I manage Kettle House and live in California with my husband and two children. We co-own the property with my parents. We have already built a lot of sweat equity in Kettle House and look forward to making it even better in future years. We are members of the Crystal Lake Advancement Association. and share their mission to protect the Lake's clarity.

Why they chose this property

Kettle House is only two and a half hours from Chicago, allowing weekend trips from the city with ease.

What makes this property unique

Kettle House shares the clear water and glacial landscape available to everyone at Crystal Lake. We are lucky enough to have two separate shorelines, a grassy field for play and multiple outdoor spaces for relaxation and fun.

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