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Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views

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A patio with outdoor furniture, a view of a lake, and a house in the background.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a small window, and a door with a fan.
A house with a garage and a driveway leading to a white building.
Private kitchen
A living room with a black leather sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden wall with a framed painting, a lamp, and a clock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Salem, WI
  • Place, Old Settlers Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hooker Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, McAlonan Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Front Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views

Quaint, clean, comfortable, fully equipped year round lake cottage. Beautiful views. Across the street from Paddock Lake and public fishing pier. Boat launch, parks and swimming beach nearby.

Main bedroom has a newer king size bed. Second bedroom has a twin size day bed with a second twin trundle bed underneath. Front room has a queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps up to 6 people. Bathroom with walk in shower. Well equipped kitchen. Central a/c. Two flat screen TVs, cable, DVD, Wi fi and internet. Close to shopping, restaurants, bike trails, parks and many lakes. Great for fishing, boating and swimming.

FREE use of kayaks (life jackets required and provided - use at your own risk).

Close to Lake Geneva, Wilmot, Alpine Valley, White River State bike trail and Kenosha outlet stores.

Great place to relax with family and friends. Lake Geneva area for those on a budget.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be respectful of our neighbors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4112966
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Salem

Salem is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake County Park and Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area, while Logic Puzzle Museum and Spinning Top and Yo-Yo Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilmot Raceway or Pleasant Prairie RecPlex. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Salem, WI

What's nearby

  • Old Settlers Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hooker Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McAlonan Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Village Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hoag Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Antioch Station - 14 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bender’s Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bristol 45 Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ralph's Ace of Hearts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trevor Creek Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Cottage with Beautiful Lake Views located?

Situated in Salem, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Old Settlers Park, McAlonan Park and Hooker Lake. North Park and Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin on the lake

I will definitely be back for another stay it was so peaceful beautiful location and a great place to enjoy a weekend get away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you were able to cool off in the lake with the super hot temperatures!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfection by the lake

Charming cottage with all of the amenities needed! The location is perfect. A beautiful view combined with the cozy cabin equals perfection. We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks Jessica. I'm glad you enjoyed the cottage. Thanks for leaving it in great condition. Look forward to having you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant small cottage- Good area & neighbors

Good, other than, the one bathroom had a bad door that wouldn't shut and the fan in there did not work properly. We don't want to hear & smell everyone pooping!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Yes, that door sticks sometimes when it is humid. Thank you for reminding me to get it fixed. Will also get the fan repaired. Thanks so much for your feedback!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice & happy.

We were very happy with our experience we like everything about the place and town also close to lake Geneva. Only thing I would say is it doesn’t sleep 6 people like it said we were 4 and it wasn’t perfect. I would update pictures and put the beds that are on the picture’s because separate beds are important especially when you think they’re is. But overall we were happy with everything else. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you very much for your feedback. You are correct, I need to update some of the pictures. The bed in the second bedroom is a twin and there is another twin bed underneath. It is a trundle bed that pulls out and pops up to be the same height. The couch in the front room turns into a queen size bed that two people can sleep on. I will leave directions in the cottage so it is more clear. Thanks again for pointing these things out. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for

Nice little cute house right across from lake, beautiful views. One concern is the kitchen was very filthy . Did not enjoy cooking there. Oven was not cleaned at all fridge was filthy. Make sure you bring plenty of water for cooking and essentials. My kids refused to take showers as the water smelled disgusting
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Connie, Thank you for your feedback. As I state in the description, the house has well water. So, there is a slight odor but it is safe to drink and shower with it. This is in a rural community and we don't have access to city water. As far as the cleanliness, all surfaces are wiped down and disinfected before renters arrive. It is an old cottage, so it's not going to look perfect. There are some stains on the stainless steel sink that do not come out. I agree that the oven needs to be cleaned, but I wouldn't call it filthy. This is the first negative review I have gotten since I have been renting it out. I hope potential renters can see past the negativity and take a look at the previous reviews.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax!

We enjoyed our stay at Paddock Lake. The cottage is stocked with everything you would need. There are extra blankets and pillows, towels and a washer and dryer if you need to freshen clothing up. There is a smart TV for evening wind down if you enjoy that or a few puzzles, board games and books. Yes it has well water but we are familiar with well water and it was not unpleasant compared to some we have experienced in the past. The back yard was fenced in which was nice for our kids to run up and down the hill. We enjoyed the nearby swimming beach, fishing spots and parks. We spent some time near Milwaukee which was about 40 minutes north and had to stop at MARS Cheese on the way back! We ventured to Bears Den Zoo and Petting Farm which was a quaint, no frills, family ran zoo. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax in the South Wisconsin Area for a reasonable price, check this place out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you come back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very relaxing with great view.

Worked great for our group of 4. So well stocked - I brought a lot that was not necessary. Great view of lake from front porch - it was very relaxing to watch boats and just chill. Suggestion for the outside to be de-weeded and power washed. Looked a tad run down from the outside. Soffit area by front door has a wasp nest somewhere - might want to check that out. They didn't bother us - but could get out of control size wise as time goes on. Sent an em for where to get a fishing license and heard 2 days later (after I had arrived and purchased) - no big deal - but we spent a lot of time looking and would have preferred to not spend so much time asking around. Realize we could have done on line - but you have to give your ss#- and we prefer not to do that. Considering re-renting for nxt year - just not sure of a time frame.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thank you for your review! Yes, the house can use a good power wash. We get those wasps every year. Might be time to call an exterminator. Thank you for leaving the information on a fishing license. This will be very helpful for future renters. I'm glad you found the place relaxing.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House was cozy and comfortable

We had a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PADDOCK LAKE

The property was very nice and the cabin very comfy. Our only problem was the tv were not able to get live broadcasts and basic cable channels.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We had a great time last weekend attending shows at Alpine and relaxing at this cabin. Very peaceful and quiet. Would definitely stay again! Two things that would have made our stay better...a cutting board to prepare meals, and bar soap for the shower. Small details and it wasn't a big deal at all to not have these things!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Value

A no frills rental that delivers exactly as advertised. Good value for the price. Very accommodating owner. Great location close to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Cottage!

Breathtaking view with all the comforts of home. Cozy rooms and comfortable beds. You will want to chill on the front room / porch watching all the boats. Easy access just steps away for canoes and kayaks. Close to shopping and walk to restaurants. Nice back and front patios with grill. Highly recommend....I had an extended stay between home sales and loved every day there.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful accommodations

Something for everyone-would certainly rent again if we were going to be in the area. John & Judi
Archival

8/10 Good

Well stocked, comfortable

Nice experience
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a girls weekend

This cottage is adorable and a great get away. It is older but is clean and has all you need. The air conditioner stopped working while we were there. The owners came to check it but weren't able to fix it. They were apologetic. Otherwise no issues at all! They even accommodated our request to stay a few extra hours. We would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cute as can be

Cottage is cute, comfortable, has great views and amenities. The owner local and very responsive. Loved it. We'll be back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Location

Very pleased with our stay. Location was great and view was nice. Bathroom is roomy, beds not the comfiest but better than a hotel. Only downfall was the neighbor doesn't like any noise after 9pm on back patio area... so we'd grill/eat out back then move to the front for our fires. Had no complaints after that. Overall it was a great place. Juliana was very easy and nice to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

No complaints
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Cottage, Great Price, Great Location- Why stay at a motel/hotel?!!?

Pros: Just about everything. Better than expected actually. The photos do not do this place justice. Excellent location, beautiful view of Paddock Lake, near I-50, convenient to Kenosha, Whitewater and everything in between. Grocery store right around corner, Walgreens not far from there. Adorable house, AC, lovely yard, tons of off-street parking, very comfortable stay, (blankets, pillows, towels, etc.) washer/dryer, basic food condiment necessities, good Wi-Fi, kayaks, fishing poles available -and more! There is a TV and movies for people who need such items. However; we never turned on the TV. We had a very minor issue with the W/D and Julianna was on it immediately. Couldn't ask for a better place to spend time with family and still be within a 1-45 minute drive to everything we might need. I'm sure I've left out more of the good things but there was so much. Thank you! Hope to stay again in 2-4 years! Cons: Having to think hard to think of anything and it is actually irrelevant to our trip BUT might be useful to folks traveling with dogs. if you are traveling with a dog who is used to a fence, there is no fenced area. There is a large grass yard in the back yard and what appeared to be a dog pull out thingy but those are illegal in our county in our state. Had we had our dogs with us it would have been a pain to constantly walk them as they are used to being off lease or in a fenced yard. Again, this is more for informational purposes not a complaint because we could not have stayed in a motel/hotel for anywhere near the same price and with the same comfort! Also, there is an off lease dog park less than a mile away or so (it seemed). Thanks again for making our weekend so special!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax

We absolutely loved the cottage. We were looking for a place because a good friend from the north woods of Wisconsin wanted to show us his hometown where he grew up. If not for him we would've never found this great little hideaway. The owners were very helpful from the get go even when there was a computer glitch that had nothing whatsoever to do with them. The lake views were plentiful you could see the lake from sitting on the couch in the living room or on the sunporch in fact you had a beautiful lake view while you did your dishes. All the amenities and then some are there. We feel very fortunate to have found a place 100 miles from our home strictly by chance. We will no doubt frequent this cottage. There are so many beautiful preserves nearby wonderful places for breakfast lunch and dinner all within a mile or two or less in some cases. I can only imagine what this would be like in the summer months in fact I'm looking forward to finding out.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice lake view cottage, located conveniently near lots of attractions.

Clean, well kept, perfect atmosphere and location. Plenty of room and beds for our group. Included all the amenities needed for a short or long stay. Easy communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice little cottage

My family and I greatly enjoyed this home. It was cozy and clean and a very relaxing place to stay. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

It was nice, we enjoyed our stay.

It is a nice, and cozy, and clean little property just across the street from the lake. It does sleep 5,6, or more, but it is crowded. If you don't mind being close, it is perfect. The double bed was comfortable. I would make sure to bring several extra towels and washrags if you have several people staying for an extended time. The only drawback for me is that the property doesn't have a washer/dryer. If you stay for longer than a day or 2 with several people you will need it. There is a laundry that isn't far that will do the laundry for $0.95 a pound. We used them, and they did a good job. My kids enjoyed the canoes on the lake, and there is a barbecue, and fire pit in the back. I wasn't disappointed with anything, so I would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2020
Thanks for your comments! Yes, laundry is on our list of improvements. We plan to add a washer and dryer soon. I will be sure to get more towels and wash cloths. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Lake View

The lake house is so adorable. My family and I stayed there for a couple days and enjoyed every minute. The lake view is outstanding from the porch. We had everything we needed to have a great time. I hope it is available next time we are in town.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean and comfortable

My family enjoyed our stay at the cottage this past weekend. It was very clean and comfortable. Having the water right outside the front door was wonderful. We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Juliana

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What makes this property unique

20 minute drive to Lake Geneva. Kenosha outlet mall 10 minutes away. Wilmot ski resort nearby. Great biking on White River State Trail.

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