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Brighton Beach Cottage on Lake Winnebago!

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

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Menasha, WI
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Weis Earth Science Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Barlow Planetarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

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Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Brighton Beach Cottage on Lake Winnebago!

Located in Menasha, enjoy what this 3-bedroom 2 story cottage has to offer. With a king bed in the main floor bedroom and a spacious living room with large sectional there is room for relaxation on the water. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and twin sleeper (room has water view) the second bedroom has two double beds, a twin daybed and twin trundle underneath also with a water view. Immerse yourself in the enjoyable surroundings and make the most of the 2 bathrooms available. This location is the part of the lake with a sandy bottom so water fun! It also has amazing sunsets and views across the lake. This waterfront place is just steps from Waverly Beach Restaurant (Waverly you can walk to via street or in the water :-) and in the summer they have outdoor music), Heckrodt Preserve (walking trails), and the municipal beach. It is 5 minutes to downtown Appleton, 20 minutes to Oshkosh, 8 minutes to High Cliff Park, 25 minutes to Green Bay/Lambeau Field and 90 minutes to Milwaukee or Madison. Please see house rules before reserving stay.
See pictures for each space. Main floor does have a king bed with wide entry to room (carpeted floor in that bedroom; new blackout blinds on the window) and main floor bath has handrails at step free shower and toilet. New vanity, lighting in main floor bath. The game room across from the main floor bedroom has a futon available. Upper floor has one bedroom with queen bed and twin sleep chair (TV) and the other bedroom has two full size beds, a twin daybed and trundle. Both upper bedrooms have full closet space to hang clothes. Queen bedroom has built in drawers for storage and a vanity. The upper floor bath has a tub/shower combo with detachable handheld shower head, splash guards and lined shower curtain; this bathroom has been renovated. There is space to change in this bathroom. The upper floor also has a loft with oversized bean bag and the loft and queen room have blackout shades. The 3rd bedroom has a window unit air conditioner. There are ceiling fans (new) in each upper bedrooms and a box fan available.
The main floor living room has a mini split a/c (mini split means it provides ac in the summer and heater in the winter.) The home also has radiator heat for the winter and a full fireplace/pellet stove. The thermostat for the radiator heat is in the hallway and can be adjusted. There is a new ceiling fan in the living room. Please note the kitchen is a full kitchen but does not have a dishwasher or garbage disposal. The game room/mini kitchenette room has a sink dishwasher and garbage disposal as well as reverse osmosis for pure drinking water.
The home was built in 1935 and does not have a basement. All the cottages/homes on Brighton Beach do not have a basement because of the Lakes water table. This could affect water pressure. This is also why the cottages/homes do not have central AC.
Front door has a doorbell ring security camera facing the front yard space and a keyless entry (code to be provided the day of check in as it is assigned.)
MAY guests: Lake Winnebago gest lake flies sometime during May. It depends on the weather when they arrive and they last for about a week. (The fishing is good because of them :-) They do not bite but can be a nuisance sometimes.

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About the area

Menasha

Located in Menasha, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hearthstone Historic House Museum and Charles A. Grignon Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve and Thousand Island State Conservancy Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tri-County Ice Arena or Wisconsin International Raceway. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Menasha, WI

What's nearby

  • University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Weis Earth Science Museum - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Barlow Planetarium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lawrence University - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fox River Mall - 10 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Appleton, WI (ATW-Appleton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stone Toad - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for our family weekend getaway! It is an adorable old cottage with modern updates that don't take away from the charm. Although we didn't have time for many of the house's amenities, it has a gorgeous view of the lake. The communication was above and beyond! We had a slight change in the accommodations and it was no problem! Check-out was one of the easiest we've experienced. We will definitely book again if we come back to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great! House and rooms were as described and location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was as advertised. Cozy cottage with sandy lake access!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is lovely as you are right on the water. While the property allows pets, there are strict house rules that I haven’t seen at other pet friendly houses such as not allowing the dogs on any furniture and having a fine if they find dog hair on the furniture or beds. Also, the house needs to be updated for the price they are charging. The patio door is broken and difficult to open, the flooring is taped down in one area of the kitchen and the shower upstairs doesn’t drain properly. Some of the dishes were also dirty when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
This guest acknowledged the house rules about the pet at booking. We do not allow pets on furniture and beds. Why she wrote this on review when it is all over our listing? What she doesn't explain is her dog peed on the floor so we had to take care of that after she checked out. WE WONT RENT TO HER AGAIN and asked for VRBO to take her account down as she denies accepting house rules at time of booking. She also let her dog run around the house and property without a leash which is a violation of our village government leash laws. The neighbors complained to us.
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