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Beautiful Lake House in County Park

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Yahr House (side and back view).
Yahr House.
Accessible ramp and deck.
Boat launch for canoes and kayaks.
Beach at Yahr Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Shalom Wildlife Zoo
  • Place, Ozaukee County Pioneer Village
  • Place, Washington County Fair Grounds
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake House in County Park

Enjoy your stay at the Yahr House with a view of Erler Lake!

The Yahr House is located in Leonard J. Yahr County Park. All of the county park amenities are available to Yahr House occupants. Enjoy Erler Lake and the public beach area. Trails are available for all seasons. Children will have fun on both playground areas located very near the Yahr House.

The Yahr house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1 bedroom and bathroom is located on the main level and does not require stairs. It has a eat in kitchen with all the amenities and cooking necessities. There is a washer and dryer available in the house! The yard is spacious and includes a firepit and picnic tables. The living space includes two couches, a TV, and Board games and activities for kids.

A fire pit is provided in the backyard along with many picnic tables and ample room for backyard activities. Large parking area offers ample room for cars, trucks and snowmobiles during your stay.

Park amenities include:
Swimming Beach (no lifeguard provided)
Fishing Pier
Lakefront Picnic Area
Canoe and kayak rental
Carry-in Only Boat Launch - no fee required
Playground Equipment
Heated Flush Restroom
Hiking Trail
Prairie Area

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

West Bend

Located in West Bend, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. St. Agnes Historic Convent and School and Ozaukee County Pioneer Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Shalom Wildlife Zoo and West Bend Labyrinth Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Kettle Moraine Ice Center and Washington County Fair Grounds. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Shalom Wildlife Zoo - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ozaukee County Pioneer Village - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Regner Park - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Kettle Moraine Ice Center - 26 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Washington County Fair Grounds - 28 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wallace Lake Supper Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Great Outdoors Supper Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cork 'N Barrel Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shots Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hair Of The Dog - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake House in County Park pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake House in County Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake House in County Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake House in County Park located?

This West Bend holiday home is on the beach, 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Shalom Wildlife Zoo, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lac Lawrann Conservancy and Regner Park. West Bend Labyrinth Garden and Riverside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very nice place! A little issue with the wifi and house is A little away from the lake for a house on the shores! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna M.

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

Westbend Trip

Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house provided a nice space to hang out with family. The beds were very comfortable and the park was beautiful. The house was clean in the most important ways, but could use a deep cleaning that gets baseboards and removes cobwebs from corners. The property manager was very responsive and quick to provide extra pillows which were greatly appreciated. The listing showed a washing machine which wasn’t working.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Great property

Was in town for funeral. Was great place to gather with family. Right in park so was nice to go for a walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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

Great Accessibility

We were extremely pleased with the wheelchair accessibility of the house and property. An added bonus was the gorgeous sunsets from the front. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Easter at the lake

This is our second visit to this peaceful lake house. Enjoyed the time spent with family and found the house clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Girls Weekend

It was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E., West bend wi

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

Love it

It was a amazing place calm relaxing and away from everything I love places like this
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Bozeman, MT USA

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

Weekend wedding

3 Generations arrived for a 3 day weekend wedding nearby. We loved having the house and Erler Lake to retreat to in between wedding events. It was perfect for us with games and puzzles for the kids, an easy walk to the lake for a swim or playtime and the window air conditioners were a plus as the temperatures rose. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

Great family getaway

Wonderful family getaway! Very affordable. Great for young kids! Loved that the beach and playground equipment were just a short walk across the park. House is not right on the water, which was nice because our toddler could play in the yard without having to worry about her falling in the lake. It was an easy walk to the beach when we wanted to swim. Beach was very sandy and not too crowded. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice K., Chicago

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

Perfect location for family vacation.

My family stayed here for the Memorial Day weekend, and it was a wonderful experience. The house was equiped with everything we needed. Our kids enjoyed the board games and puzzles. We were surprised by how empty the beach was on a Saturday, and it felt like we had the whole park to ourselves. Communication with the manager was great. We'll definitely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dina S.

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

Nice location

My husband and I decided to get away after Christmas for some down time. We didn’t want to drive too far, but wanted somewhere secluded. This place was ideal. The trails are really nice, it’s very quiet and just what we needed. I rated it a 4 out of 5 only because there was no light in back so we always needed a high powered flashlight if we needed to take our dogs out and there are no window coverings over the front door, so when sitting in the front room watching TV anyone could look in since it faces the parking lot. But all in all l, it is a beautiful location and it fit our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nichole W.

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

Disappointed

We've stayed at this property multiple times over the last few years and have always enjoyed our time. However, we found the property to be run down and dirty compared to previous stays. It appeared the counters had not been wiped down or the floor swept between occupants and the door handle to the fridge was filthy. Handles on the fridge and the dryer were broken and poorly taped back together and the washer did not fill properly. Considering the nightly cost of the house, the check out list of things occupants need to do before leaving, and the cleaning fee, the property should have looked far better than it did.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

lana c.

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

House

The house dirty,in the basement
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Yahr House

Spartan provisions. We had to buy paper towels (only 1/3 roll on holder, no others), dish clothes (there was one), coffee filters (none provided - we left the ones we bought), and dish towels (there was none). While it slept 10, there were 9 forks. Inadequate number of glassware and silverware. Beds were comfortable, air conditioning was great. Rooms spacious. Most games were only partially there. No chairs to sit on outside, altho there was a lovely glass outdoor table. Twice strangers enter our cabin thinking it was a public building.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Family Reunion

Very nice house in a county park. Setting was beautiful and quiet. We fished from the dock and with our fishing kayaks. One of our family members uses a wheelchair. Ramp entry and accessible 1st floor bathroom with grab bars and shower seat appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

Wonderful place to stay

The home is cozy and spacious. It is in a park so the kids went fishing and walked the paths. It was still cold out so we didn’t use the beautiful beach area. Lake is very clear. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee S.

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

Delightful

My workers loved it. like home away from home, not far from worksite guys able to come back for lunch.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

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

Great family getaway

The property is wonderful, literally in the middle of a park! House was clean and had tons of games for the kids to play. Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Beautiful, spacious ranger house overlooking the lake in a county park. Tons of room to spread out, big bedrooms and 2 full baths - a must have with 4 adults and a couple of teenagers! The park is well maintained - even in winter/spring. And the sunrise was gorgeous. Check in was super easy. We cant wait to come back and stay during the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

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

SAL

Had a great weekend exploring the park, West Bend, and Lake Michigan. The Yahr House was just the right size for our family of ten. Could have used a few additional kitchen linens and washcloths to go with the towels. Thank you for a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

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

Wedding weekend

stayed at the property for my daughter’s wedding which was 1.5 miles to Orchard Valley acres! So that worked out great groomsman were able to get ready there and take beautiful pictures down by the lake! And it was dog friendly which we had no one to watch cause of a family wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

west bend stay

It was a nice location with plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan L.

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

Wonderful!

Large home with a lot of warmth and character in a beautiful park close to a beach. Quiet and peaceful. Clean. Enjoyed the grill and fire pit. Hope to stay here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Erler Lake House

This was a very nice, comfortable place to stay. Lots of space, and wonderful property overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Murray

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Washington County Parks Department owns and operates the Yahr House which was recently remodeled for the purpose of renting for daily and weekly park visitors.

Why they chose this property

Washington County hopes that visitors will enjoy the many benefits of staying in the charming beach house. Use the Yahr House as a base camp for hiking, bird watching, skiing, golfing, fishing, geocaching, snowmobiling, or just relaxing in Leonard J. Yahr County Park.

What makes this property unique

This remodeled beach house is located in an awesome county park. You will enjoy all seasons visiting this gorgeous property. The county park closes (to everyone except Yahr House occupants) at 10:00 pm. Enjoy the absolute silence at a backyard campfire or stargazing into the wee hours of the night.

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