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Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!

Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!

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Property grounds
Gorgeous sunsets across the water with view from the deck or waterside campfire.
Island View Hideaway from the road.
Living room with fireplace and windows
Large sandbar in front of cottage...great for kids to play on or to sunbathe!

Overview of Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Poynette, WI
  • Popular LocationCascade Mountain Ski Area28 min drive
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)36 min drive
  • Popular LocationDevil's Head Ski Resort37 min drive
  • Popular LocationDevils Lake50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!

Rent this furnished cottage to enjoy the beauty of nature on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. Conveniently located on shallow Lake Wisconsin waterfront with sandbars to wade to between Madison and the Wisconsin Dells, just 1.5 hours from Milw and 3 hours from Chicago.

Bring some firewood (or buy it locally) and have a campfire in the firepit next to the water!

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story cottage has a bright, clean kitchen and a wonderful open layout on the first floor. Beautiful views out the large living room windows look onto green, sandy islands, sandbars and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake WI. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI.

Same owner as smaller cottage next door.

SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER Adventures! Green trees, sunny sand-bars, and a lazy river await you. Tucked off the main channel the cottage has the best of both worlds…easy assess to the big water, a great view of the water and sunsets, but little boat traffic. Because of our shallow waterfront location, the choice is yours, launch your boat at one of 3 nearby boat launchs and head left for Lake Wisconsin or go right for the Wisconsin River. You’ve got it all right here! You can launch your boat daily and spend an exciting day on the open water of the lake (too shallow to get a boat of any size into our channel but you can park your trailer in front at the end of the day) or a quiet day exploring the Dells-like bluffs and the nearby islands, coves, and backwaters in your canoe or kayak. The shallow water in front is great for kayaks and canoes. Explore the many channels, sandbars, and islands of the WI River and Lake WI. Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day canoeing or kayaking around the sandy tree-covered islands.

Enjoy shallow water fishing from the sandbar in front, from our canoe, or use a boat to hit several of the best local fishing spots all within 5 minutes of the cottage: The Narrows, Fockes Bluffs, Tipperary Bluffs, and Camp Rest Park. Good fishing for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie and more.

The cottage has a green lawn for yard games or for kids to run around in, plus just a block away is a park with playground equipment and wading beach, perfect for small children and dogs. Tennis and basketball courts are just a mile up the road. Bike riding opportunities on winding country roads in the area are fantastic. Up for a challenge? Circle Lake Wisconsin on your bike, it's about a 50-60 mile trip with a free ferryboat crossing as a highlight!

This two bedroom, two bathroom house has a full kitchen and an open layout. The kitchen is equipped with all you’ll need to prepare any meal you like…or grill out on waterside deck on the gas grill! Feeling lazy? Kick back and enjoy the 47” flat screen LCD HDTV, so...relax, sip a drink, even surf the web, and watch the river go by!

Beautiful views out the large living room windows and across the 16’x25’ deck look onto green, sandy islands and the undeveloped distant shores of the Wisconsin River as it opens up into Lake Wisconsin.

FALL & WINTER FUN! After the summer crowds leave you’ll find unique beauty and tranquility on the river. Tucked in among the surrounding bluffs and hillsides you’ll find gorgeous fall colors and dazzling winter scenery. Hundreds of wooded acres across the street are home to the Red Bellied Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, and White Tailed Deer, while the ever-changing river offers views of Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Beaver, and Muskrat. Scenic drives in all directions make interesting day trips more fun! Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the Wollensheim Winery, Wisconsin Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and so much more. Nearby ski hills include Cascade Mountain (15 min) and Devilshead Lodge (30 min).

So much to see and so much to do! Relaxing!

Fish for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Largemouth, Crappie, and more. Many nearby day-trip possibilities including the WI Dells, Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo Circus World Museum, and more! Great bird-watching!

Keywords: Scenery, Quiet, Serene, Fishing, Beautiful Views, Sandbar

Property manager

Dave Weber
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs allowed with $20/night pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the cottage.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Poynette

Located in Poynette, this cottage is on the waterfront. Museum at the Portage and Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Indian Agency House and Aldo Leopold Foundation. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Cascade Mountain Ski Area - 28 min drive
  • Devil's Head Ski Resort - 37 min drive
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 39 min drive
  • Devil's Lake State Park - 40 min drive
  • Devils Lake - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Portage Station - 26 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Remi's Thirsty Moose - 8 min drive
  • Lakeside Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
  • Hooker's Resort - 10 min drive
  • Fitz's On The Lake - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island View Hideaway - On the Water, Scenic, Sandbars, Birds, Nature, Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Poynette cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Glacial Lake Wisconsin and Wisconsin River. Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area and Merrimac Ferry Dock are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
View of the river, with birds and cranes and geese - check. Hot tub - check. Fire pit - check. Dog friendly - check. This is the place for a lovely and relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We had a phenomenal time! So close to cascade for skiing. The biggest bonus is that our family dog could come with, and that was huge for us. Hot tub was amazing! Kids had their own spot, and lots of entertaining games and movies! Want to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
After skiing and snowboarding it was a perfect t place to relax for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing place on the river
Island View Hideaway is a cozy relaxing place. Lots of places to walk our dog, even with it being rainy!! It was just what we were looking for!! So much to watch right outside the back patio doors. The only suggestion would be to have a grab bar attached to the shower or side wall of the toilet for folks who have trouble getting up from the low toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Lovely cottage right on the lake. Kitchen well stocked. Staircase for upstairs is a little tricky, definitely not for elderly people. Property and cottage nicely kept. We would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave Weber

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I grew up and still live in Highland Park, IL and went to college in Wisconsin (UW-Eau Claire). We love to camp and fish and canoe and bike and hike! This area is perfect for that. Cheryl would only let me but a cottage to enjoy this area that I've enjoyed my whole life if we could find a way to help it pay it's way. So we started renting it as a vacation home on VRBO and Homeaway and the rest is history. We love coming up and staying at our cottages (we also own a smaller cottage next door, called Quietwater Cottage)!

Why they chose this property

I have fished and enjoyed this beautiful area since I was a boy. We purchased this cottage to enjoy and share with others who want great memories. It is next door to our other cottage, Quietwater Cottage, which is a little smaller but equally nice.

What makes this property unique

The open layout this cottage with the great views of the water and islands sold us on this wonderful getaway! We loved the big deck on the water side and the gently sloping yard to the water. Nothing like watching sunset from the hot tub! It's close to so many fun things to do. We provide a canoe and rowboat for our guests and shallow water in front make it easy to get out on the water and enjoy the beauty of the river and sandy islands. Guests may have to carry or drag boats a short distance to get to deeper water.

Languages:

English

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