Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake.

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

West Bend, WI

Shalom Wildlife8 min drive
Regner Park13 min drive
Washington County Fair Grounds23 min drive
Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy your stay at the Yahr House located on the shores of Erler Lake!

The Yahr House is located in Leonard J. Yahr County Park. All of the county park amenities are available to Yahr House occupants. Enjoy Erler Lake and the public beach area. Trails are available for all seasons. Children will have fun on both playground areas located very near the Yahr House.

A fire pit is provided in the backyard along with many picnic tables and ample room for backyard activities. Large parking area offers ample room for cars, trucks and snowmobiles during your stay.

Washington County's Leonard J. Yahr County Park, opened August 14, 2007. Owned by the Carl Erler family since the late 1800's, the property was used as a sawmill that was eventually converted into a sulfur match factory in the late 1870's. In 1943, when Leonard and Ruth Yahr retained ownership, portions of the land were used as a dairy farm and later, as an apple orchard. The property was donated in 1999 by the Leonard J. Yahr family to the Washington County Planning and Parks Department for use as a County Park.

Located along the north shore of Erler Lake in the Town of Farmington, the 38 acre County Park provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Park amenities include:
Swimming Beach (no lifeguard provided)
Fishing Pier
Lakefront Picnic Area
Canoe and kayak rental
Carry-in Only Boat Launch - no fee required
Playground Equipment
Heated Flush Restroom
Hiking Trail
Prairie Area

Property manager

Samantha Murray

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

West Bend

Located in West Bend, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Museum of Wisconsin Art and 1860 Light Station and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ozaukee County Pioneer Village and Covered Bridge. Travelling with kids? Consider Shalom Wildlife and West Bend Labyrinth Garden. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

West Bend, WI

What's nearby

Shalom Wildlife - 8 min drive
Kettle Moraine State Forest - 11 min drive
Ozaukee County Pioneer Village - 13 min drive
Regner Park - 13 min drive
Washington County Fair Grounds - 23 min drive

Getting around

Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Al's Hideout - 14 min drive
Gary's Place - 16 min drive
Great Outdoors Supper Club - 11 min drive
Stony Hill Grill - 11 min drive
Casey's General Store - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake. located?

This West Bend holiday home is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Shalom Wildlife, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kettle Moraine State Forest and Regner Park. West Bend Labyrinth Garden and Ozaukee County Pioneer Village are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

17 Apr 2024

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

Easter at the lake

This is our second visit to this peaceful lake house. Enjoyed the time spent with family and found the house clean and cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Martina W.

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Nicer if we could get in and out of the lot

Nice property and spacious. We received a call the day prior to check in stating the parking might not be plowed all the time , but it would get plowed (we came in a winter storm). Well, we came and there were drifts and no passage to get into the house-thank God we brought a shovel. We called the park manager and he said he would do his best to get it plowed overnight. That didn't happen and even with a 4 wheel drive truck, we got stuck several times the next morning. Finally, later morning we got plowed out. We traveled 8 hours and had a timed event in the morning which I told them about that we came for, so it not being plowed led to much extra stress and work on our part. Unable to get a hold of anyone else. Made the best of the weekend, but that added stress where we should not have had!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This house was, especially the location, was very unique as it is located inside park grounds. The house was very clean upon arrival, and the amenities were great. But what was so helpful for us, was the handicap accessibility. We have a completely wheelchair bound disabled son, and this house actually had a ramp to get in. So extremely helpful. The ONLY thing that was a problem was that the television did not work because the ROKU device was broken. We thought perhaps it was a battery problem, we bought new batteries, but it still did not work. So...we were rendered to watching tv on our tiny phone screens, which was difficult for my son. But other than that, I would totally recommend this property. It was our very first time ever using a VRBO property over a hotel, as I was alway nervous about how handicap accessible a rental house would be. This was SO much more relaxing and spacious for us than being in a hotel room. The property manager was very helpful to answer our questions prior to coming, also.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

28 Dec 2023

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

Girls Weekend

It was very pleasant

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

25 Nov 2023

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

Perfect place for a family Thanksgiving

thank you for sharing this lovely home, the four of us enjoyed Thanksgiving, a needed retreat. the house was well outfit for cooking, and the games/puzzles were a plus. we loved the lake view and the special touches around the home. comfy beds, perfect location. we will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Murray

Washington County Parks Department owns and operates the Yahr House which was recently remodeled for the purpose of renting for daily and weekly park visitors.

Why they chose this property

Washington County hopes that visitors will enjoy the many benefits of staying in the charming beach house. Use the Yahr House as a base camp for hiking, bird watching, skiing, golfing, fishing, geocaching, snowmobiling, or just relaxing in Leonard J. Yahr County Park.

What makes this property unique

This remodeled beach house is located in an awesome county park. You will enjoy all seasons visiting this gorgeous property. The county park closes (to everyone except Yahr House occupants) at 10:00 pm. Enjoy the absolute silence at a backyard campfire or stargazing into the wee hours of the night.