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Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan

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Kitchen to Dining Open Concept
Kitchen with Abundant Countertop Space
Bedrooms Off of Living Room
TV with Netflix & YouTube TV Streaming Package (Like Cable w/ more Live Sports)
Main Bathroom Stocked with Towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6152.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Waterford, WI
  • Place, Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, American Family Field
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan

Cottage On The Canal is perfect for those who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, fishing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, fall colors, or just getting away from the city. Located on a small canal that leads directly into Tichigan Lake, this house is on the water and only 350 feet from wide open lake. Tichigan Lake and the Fox River Impoundment combine for over 1,100 acres of navigable waterway that is perfect for waterskiing, wake boarding, fishing, and swimming in summer and ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing in winter. Just a short paddle from the house is a swimmable lake with depths greater than eight feet and depths up to 63 feet in the middle of the lake. By walking less than 100 steps away from the house you can find dining and often live entertainment at The Watering Hole Bar and Grill. This cottage is ideal for 4 people, could sleep 5 or 6 in total, if they fit on the small pull out sofa featured in the photos. Relax by a fire in the private, fenced-in yard, or enjoy the lower level entertainment area where family and friends can play games or just relax and watch a movie. Located just 3.5 miles from the nearest grocery store and less than 4 miles to downtown Waterford, you can be away from it all but close to creature comforts. The canal is NOT ideal if you have a pontoon boat that is 8.5' wide or greater or 18 foot or larger ski boats as the canal is restricted by a narrow bridge and the canal itself is only 20 feet wide. It IS ideal for fishing boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, or paddle boards. Included with your stay is free unlimited use of two kayaks and one canoe, or bring your own fishing boat and tie up to the dock. If you just want to relax and look at the water then the deck overlooking the canal and the lake may be more your style. Bring your brats, burgers or hot dogs and grill out on the deck on the Weber propane grill. The canal may appear clean and shallow, but guests do catch perch, bass, catfish, and even northern pike right off the dock. Paddling through the tunnel allows for great underwater viewing of whatever happens to be swimming through! We provide two kayaks and a canoe for our guests to enjoy. Inside you will find entertainment for the kids and adults alike with a foosball table, air hockey table, and Pac-Man arcade game with eleven other 1980s classic video games. A second TV is located in the lower level game room so kids can watch what they want downstairs while the adults unwind upstairs. The house does have a Ring Doorbell at the front door for security and monitoring of the house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Waterford

Located in Waterford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Edgewood Golf Course and Moorland Road Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Martin's Woods State Natural Area and Mukwonago River State Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Green Meadows Petting Farm and Lotza Fun Room. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Waterford, WI

What's nearby

  • Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Milwaukee County Zoo - 31 min drive - 44.4 km
  • American Family Field - 35 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 38 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 39 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Sturtevant Station - 29 min drive
  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crossover Cantina & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Train - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse At Kelly's Bleachers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Badlanders Pub & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan?

As of 30 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$283, 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 Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage On The Canal - An All Seasons Getaway - Waterford - Lake Tichigan located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Jean Jacobson Dog Park, Green Meadows Petting Farm and Lotza Fun Room. Martin's Woods State Natural Area and Big Bend-Vernon Recreation Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place to stay, great area to walk around and sight seeing, there are tons of places with great food around the area as well. Grant is an amazing host, communicates well and had everything we needed in the house. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our nice weekend getaway, and had everything we could need. We lucked out with some beautiful weather and the kids had a great time with the kayaks and canoes on the canal and the lake. Grant was very responsive and really easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Su J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute cabin! We brought our 16 year old pup for a last trip before we put him down. It was a peaceful place, we got to spend time together. The game room downstairs is really cool, I spent hours playing PacMan. Would recommend as a perfect getaway from Chicago. Milwaukee is close by but there’s lots of restaurants nearby too.Grant was wonderful and communication was great. I had erroneously booked the wrong date and Grant was able to fix it for me.We will be back especially since it was too cold to use the kayaks or canoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had just an excellent stay! We came for a quick girls weekend and this place was perfect! Cute, clean, comfortable beds and a excellently stocked kitchen! The main event of our weekends away is always a glorious, glutenous meal prepared by us, so a well stocked fully functional kitchen is key to our happiness! The town is cute with dining and shopping but also close enough for some day trips. We spent the late morning and early afternoon bopping around the downtown Lake Geneva boutiques which was great! We all agreed we'd love to come back in the summer and use the kayaks and canoe and check out the Water way! Grant was awesome to work with and the little bar next door was a plus! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grant sent us an email with information in advance and everything was exactly as the pictures showed. We walked out on the ice and saw some fisherman catch a huge northern. We had dinner and caught some live music next door, and we’re pleased that we couldn’t hear it at the house after we left. It was a short drive to Alpine Valley for a day of skiing. We will definitely be back to check it out in the summertime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Good location, great host, nice break!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this place! I had such a great time! One of my favorites was using the Kayak - you can easily explore the canal (attached to the yard) and access the big lake which is just few short rows away. There is a nice island and slow no wake that made for minimal waves and boat traffic. The house is clean, bed was comfortable and we loved playing the arcade-like PacMan and foosball! The host was easy to work with and the neighborhood was nice and quiet - which my dog enjoyed. I am planning on coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Wonderful place

It was a great place to stay and I really enjoyed my time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Excellent place

I've stayed here twice. It's super cute and makes a great family spot or just a little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Great place to stay!

Cottage on the Canal did not disappoint! Grant was very reachable and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was very clean. There were plenty of activities to do, but just relaxing outside on the deck was wonderful. Grant even left a bottle of wine to greet us when we walked in. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

great location near the lake

cute rental house with plenty of room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene R.

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

Very calm relaxing get away

Lovely surroundings and peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Great host!

Host was super welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Awesome stay

We had such a great time staying here!! It is close to everything including downtown Milwaukee. Place was nice in a quiet area. Would stay again and recommend. Thank you so much Grant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Family vacay

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Stay on the xanal

Property was welcoming and hosts went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

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

Cute Little Cottage!

This cottage has everything you need for a little getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. Kayaking and unwinding by the canal were highlights, and the peace of mind in bringing our dogs along was invaluable. We absolutely plan to revisit this charming house on our next trip to Milwaukee.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivian M.

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

Vivian

Grant was an excellent host. Perfect place to relax. Would stay again if we were in the area,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Relaxing

Excellent place to relax
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

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

Fantastic Location for a getaway

We had such a enjoyable time at this house on the canal. Everything about this location was great! Extremely clean, comfortable, relaxing. Our dog loved the fenced in area/deck over looking the canal. Thank you to the host Grant for making this a wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Cute and Cozy

The absolute best place to stay for our family and dogs. The house was clean and well stocked. Beds were very comfortable. A little attention to cobwebs and small spiders in the basement but overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

hotrod58caddy

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

Great little cottage

Property owner was great to deal with, and communication was also very good. The neighborhood was quiet, and there is a nice bar/restaurant directly next door. All amenties were exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Lovely weekend in Waterford

My husband, pup, and I enjoyed a long weekend at Grant’s place. It was perfect for the two of us and our dog. It was great to have family visit us and enjoy an outdoor fire. Area was very quiet, Grant was very responsive with questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Helene H.

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

Our Stay

Very comfortable and relaxing stay. My husband and I are both disabled so the stairs were a bit much for me. But Grant allowed us extra time to check out and was very understanding.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Grant

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We have been VRBO hosts since 2015 and have another property on this body of water. We have maintained a 4.9+ review rating at that property and will give our guests at Cottage on the Canal the same service and care that we provide at our Elm Island home.

Why they chose this property

This is a brand new listing and remodeling is almost complete and ready for summer of 2022. Being a new property with limited reviews it is not completely booked for the summer like many others and still has availability.

What makes this property unique

Direct Access to Tichigan Lake by kayak, canoe, jet-ski, or small boats without the price of renting directly on Tichigan Lake. Walking distance to the best ice fishing on Tichigan Lake from the property - the ONLY way to icefish Tichigan Lake is access from individual properties. While the house is on the water (the canal) it also has views of Tichigan Lake from the deck and inside the house.

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English

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