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"PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Phantom's Cove Retreat
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mukwonago, WI
  • Place, Phantom Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Phantom Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fiserv Forum
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

master

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE

Secluded resort like property on Upper Phantom Lake with over 200 feet of sandy beach on one of the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin. Private cove area, with a landing leading to a 25' pontoon boat. A large wooded pier with a swimming platform and built-in fire pit area on the beach. A secluded concrete patio with over 500 square feet of usable space, with custom built-in fire place, stainless steel charcoal grill, and pig roaster with a stainless steel spit. The patio has an island with granite counter-top with 8 high back chairs and a built-in refrigerator. Total seating area's on the patio will accommodate up to 20 people.

As you proceed to the main property and to the lake front you walk through a court-yard with a water fall and seating area. You then proceed under an open veranda to the beach. The veranda has a ceiling fan, exposed support beams and tongue and groove red cedar with red granite pillars. The court-yard and veranda has seating for 14-18 people. You can then proceed to a pathway leading to the beach area or enter the house through the main door.

Proceeding to the beach adjacent to the pier is the winding stair case to the upper decks. The upper decks have a beautiful view of the cove and bay area of the lake. The lower of the two decks has a living room seating area, which seats 7-10 people. The adjoining deck has a granite dinning room table seating 6 featuring an outdoor kitchen with stainless steel propane gas grill, refrigerator, and sink. A boardwalk off the deck to a side entrance of the house has an outdoor shower.

The house features two full kitchens, one is on the ground floor level off the veranda and the main kitchen is on the second floor. Upper kitchen is a galley style with granite counter tops, with tile flooring, built-in wine cooler, GE Profile appliances. Great room has oak flooring, with pitched ceiling with exposed support beams. Open concept with four large windows over looking the cove and bay area of the lake. Large fire place with granite pavers with a brown leather sectional and matching chairs. Dining room table in great room can seat 6 people. New 70" television with cable is also part of the great room décor.

Off the Great Room, there is a year around sun room with heated tile floors, a water fountain with seating for 5. The sun room offers views of the cove and bay area of the lake.

The Master bedroom on this level offers floor to ceiling windows has a feel of being in a "tree house" with its magnificent views of the cove and bay area of the lake. There are two bathrooms on this level one with a bathtub and the other with a shower. Nestled on this level is a cozy library with seating for three. The built-in book shelves offers books of varying interest to be enjoyed while visiting the property.

First floor kitchen is European style, which can seat 4-6 people. First floor Bathroom has granite counter top and a large shower. Both bedrooms on first floors have televisions with cable. One bedroom has a private alcove with built-in sink and mirror. All rooms have exposed beams throughout.

Property was design by architect, Ed Gray who patterned the design from Frank Lloyd Wright. Most of the original materials of the property were recycled from places throughout Waukesha County, such as marble from the State Bank of Waukesha, granite pavers from the Streets of Grand Avenue in the City of Waukesha, lamps and doors from the Waukesha Post Office, etc.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
MUST BE PREAUTHORIZED & ADDITIONAL FEES WILL APPLY
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: MUST BE PREAUTHORIZED & ADDITIONAL FEES WILL APPLY
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

About the area

Mukwonago

Located in Mukwonago, this holiday home is on a lake. Mukwonago River State Natural Area and Martin's Woods State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include East Troy Railroad Museum and Green Meadows Petting Farm. Kettle Moraine Ranch and Lotza Fun Room are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Mukwonago, WI

What's nearby

  • Phantom Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lower Phantom Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Alpine Valley Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • American Family Field - 31 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 35 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "PHANTOM'S COVE": LAKE FRONT RETREAT ON UPPER PHANTOM LAKE located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Phantom Lake, Lower Phantom Lake and Indianhead Park. Wood Lake and Mukwonago River State Natural Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Fred Malesevich & Patty Kujawa

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Fred and Patty would like to welcome you to Phantom's Cove Retreat and all the unique experiences it has to offer. From its historical origins to the ever changing surrounding lake environment, it provides its guests with memories that will last a life time.

Phantom's Cove Retreat has been a labor of love for us since we purchased the property on May 18th, 1996. We continue to live here after raising our two children, Danielle and Kyle.

We now open our home and invite you to share and contribute to the magical experiences, which we call Phantom's Cove Retreat!

Fred & Patty Malesevich

Why they chose this property

Phantom's Cove Retreat has a very unique history and if the walls could talk, they would tell the story of Waukesha County. Built with recycled materials and filled with artifacts from now-gone county structures, the Mukwonago home is a stunning example of living history.

The original structure was constructed in 1956 for $3,000 by Reginal Comer, and began its life as a 16-by-40 foot cottage. Built into the side of a hill fronting a cove on the share of then Lower Phantom Lake (now Upper Phantom Lake), the Prairie-style house blends serenely into the neighboring landscape.

Comer, one of the children of the owners of Comer Bakery, acquired a variety of material to use for his cottage. The marble in the master bathroom and on the top of the stair railing came from the Old Waukesha State Bank, The stairs to the second floor initially were housed in a church that burnt down. A hotel chandelier also survived a fire and now hangs from the second-floor ceiling.

Polished granite paver stones from the Grand Avenue in the city of Waukesha were used to construct an addition in early 1960. Architect Edward D. Gray, charged with designing the addition, showed his idea to Frank Lloyd Wright, who as the story goes-was less than impressed. You can read more on this along with other homes in Waukesha County that were designed by Mr. Gray in a leather bound book located in the library.

We hope having a little of the history of Phantom's Cove Retreat will add to your experience and to know you are contributing to its ever evolving future history.

What makes this property unique

Please check out our website at www.phantomscove.com!

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