The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam

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Three Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck with a view of the sunset over a body of water.
A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.
A sunlit room with a view of the sunset over water, furnished with wicker sofas and chairs, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase leading to an upper level, a large window, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a staircase, and a blue sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Beaver Dam, WI
  • Place, Beaver Dam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Erin Hills Golf Course
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Holy Hill
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Daisy’s hideaway

1 King Bed

Gatsby's Suite

1 King Bed

Nick’s Nook

1 Single Bunk Bed

Tom’s Den

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-suite in Gatsby bedroom.

Toilet · Shower only

First floor bathroom

Toilet

Second floor shared bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Beaver Dam

Located in Beaver Dam, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sunset Hills Golf Course and Beaver Dam Bay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaver Dam Lake and Beaver Dam Lake State Wildlife Area. 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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Beaver Dam, WI

What's nearby

  • Beaver Dam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Johnson Creek Premium Outlets - 38 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Little Switzerland - 43 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Erin Hills Golf Course - 52 min drive - 70.1 km
  • Holy Hill - 57 min drive - 84.8 km

Getting around

  • Columbus Station - 18 min drive
  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sauers Old Fashioned - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Tapatia Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam on 12 Jan 2027 start from NZ$1,945, 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 The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatsby Getaway - Your Charming 100 Year Old Lakeside Retreat in Beaver Dam located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Beaver Dam Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Moraine Park Technical College and Beaver Dam Mall. Infinity HealthCare and Sunset Hills Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property! The house is so charming, warm and the view is spectacular. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We love it there as well. Please come back and join us again sometime! -Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quirky older home that was perfect for the 8 of us. We loved the deck with a lake view. Doug was super responsive and helpful when we had a small issue. We would absolutely rent again. Thank you Doug!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and and slept 7 very comfortably. Loved the private big backyard and having access to the lake with a dock was great! Easy to get downtown and the town has an affordable cab service you can call to get picked up. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Thanks John! We love it when guest love all the same things we love about spending time at the lake. Looking forward to having you back! Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent sleeping with 3 king beds, one twin bunk, quality mattresses and bedding. Beautiful private and quiet lakeside setting. Large kitchen and dining gathering space. Kitchen had plenty of dishes, pots, pans and a large refrigerator. Gatsby was a quaint theme. Weather didn't allow us to access the lake or grounds, but it is set up for outside family time. Host was super easy and available. Would recommend to others and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2026
Thank you for your kind review. You loved the things about the Lake that we love as well. Please come back! Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent and amenities were great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review. I loved hosting you again. Please come back in the summer when you can enjoy sitting on the deck and watching the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug communicated well and gave us plenty of pertinent info well in advance. This is a very attractive home with an unusual interior including an interior balcony overlooking the living room. We wondered if the balcony had a specific purpose? and who designed it and when?We spent most of the time in the sun room overlooking the lake. It faces west so nice sunsets over the lake. Also lots of outdoor seating and a fire pit. Yard had woodpeckers and a bald eagle flew over several times. Beds were large and comfy. One note: if you lock the front door knob from the inside at night unlock it before you go out as the timer lock won't work if the knob is locked.Nice lakeside home. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, well-appointed, great lighting: everything you want

The Gatsby Getaway reminds me of the house my grandparents built in Milwaukee nearly 100 years ago: lots of brick, stone, and an interesting lay-out. But this looks out across the lake (not available at my grandparents’). The capacious screened-in entry area adjacent to the driveway makes unloading and reloading very convenient. The kitchen has what you need, along with good lighting. The dining area seats 8, with overflow available on the large porch. The living room has comfortable sofa and chairs. The beds are comfortable and there are reading lights next to all the beds, including the bunk beds. It’s very clean and the bath towels are plush. We have found the owners very responsive to any concerns. This was our second stay at the Gatsby Getaway, and we’ll certainly stay here again if you, dear reader, don’t book the dates I want ahead of me!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was perfect for our family 4th of July weekend! Loved that it was pet friendly and there was ample yard and deck space for all! Fire pit was amazing (loved that there was plenty of firewood) and we had two fun Bon Fire/Smores nights! Kitchen was huge and perfect for making all meals and well stocked with what we needed and nice appliances! Used the grill for our 4th cookout and that was great too! Home was adorable and full of charm! Beds were super comfy!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2026
Thanks Trisha! We loved having you at our home and I’m so glad you noticed the things we worked so hard to make right for guests, especially the beds. I love the beds there too! Come back next year! Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, perfect for entertaining. Host was super helpful and accommodating. Definitely wish I was going to return to BD soon to take advantage of this beautiful home and property. Note, lots of stairs, which could be a challenge for those with mobility concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Thank you, Susan, for the kind review. It was a pleasure hosting your group. Please come back sometime! Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, thank you Doug
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and fun to stay in. The different rooms a the old charm was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2025
Thanks so much for your kind review - we loved hosting your group. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here while in town for a work conference and could not have been more impressed. The house was even more beautiful in person than the photos suggest, and it was clear that no detail had been overlooked. Everything was thoughtfully appointed and made for an incredibly comfortable stay. Doug is the consummate host and made the entire experience feel seamless from start to finish. We would not hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home in a peaceful setting. Well appointed, everything we needed and more for a stress free relaxing getaway. Thank you Doug for the wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we were looking for! Doug was super helpful and quick to respond when necessary!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a wonderful stay at a beautiful and unique home. Loved the set up and back yard where we burned up many bubdles of wood. Owner was nice and was quick to respond. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was sincerely one of the best VRBO experiences we have ever had. The property was charming and so homey. The home was equipped with everything you could need. The view of the lake was so lovely. And the mattresses! Such comfortable beds! We loved everything about it and should we ever be in the area again, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Laurel, thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad it worked out for you to visit with family at our place. We'd love to have you back! Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful! Communication was great. The only con was the lake is not good for swimming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Thanks for your great review, it was a pleasure having you as our guest. We love this house and really enjoy sharing it with others. It is a beautiful house in a truly amazing location - thanks so much for appreciating it and taking such great care of our lake home. Yes, the lake is prone to algae plumes during the hot weather times of the summer (we do note this in our listing). Beaver Dam has a couple freshwater swimming options that some of our guests use from time to time - I’ll definitely update that in our listing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend spot.

We had a lovely time at the Great Gatsby. The view is amazing. The home is comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well stocked. Communication was excellent. I highly recommend staying here and will stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Halloween 2024

Beautiful home on the lake! Comfortable EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! Looking forward to staying here AGAIN!!!!!!! 10 STARS!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gatsby Getaway

Had a wonderful weekend in a beautiful home! Check in and check out couldn’t have been easier. Enjoyed the kayaks and the campfires were awesome but the best part was just relaxing on the deck watching the beautiful views. We had perfect weather and it was so nice to spend time with my family in a very cool house. Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place, Gracious Host

This is a gem of a house at the edge of Beaver Dam Lake. My family stayed there as we gathered for my father's funeral. It was welcoming and well stocked, with a variety of spaces for both getting together and being alone. Doug was very gracious and responsive. Thank you, Doug! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was very easy. We arrived to find a house that was beautiful, clean, and with a kitchen that was stocked with everything we needed in terms of crockery, cooking utensils, and eating utensils. There were welcoming snacks, and a coffee bar with Keurig Pods available. The bedrooms were well appointed, and each bed (all reportedly very comfortable) had a bedside lamp, including the bunkbeds, which was a wonderful feature for everybody, including the first graders, who are just getting good at reading. We loved all the separate gathering areas for our local family to join us for dinner. If I didn’t understand anything or if something seemed amiss, I contacted the owner and got a response within the hour. We will stay here again, very gladly.
View of the lake from the sun porch
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Ruth, thank you so much for the kind review. Thank you for noticing all the things we do to make our home feel like your home while you're there. It will be our pleasure to host you again anytime! ~ Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We stepped back in time!

Each space in this historic home is as unique as it is cozy. There are beautiful pieces of the past- the hardwood floors, ornate stair rails and original doorknobs, yet, the kitchen and bathrooms are beautifully updated with new fixtures and appliances. It’s beautifully decorated! We kayaked on the lake and loved seeing the different homes on the waterfront. There is a cool electronic game board in the living room which was really a hit. We all loved toasting marshmallows and making S’more’s around the fire pit. We’re all looking forward to returning to this wonderful little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique house, great for large group

We enjoyed our stay and found the house very unique. Very quiet area and great view of the lake. Few issues but the host helped us out with that. Overall would stay here again. If I may add, a hot tub would be an amazing addition to the property. Markers on stairs leading down deck as well which I believe has been added. More comfortable chairs by the fire pit would also be a nice addition. Overall great location close to store, restaurants and bars! Host was amazing during our stay and even provided a small cake for my dad’s 70th birthday. One thing to note is that this is not a swimming lake unfortunately, it’s murky and best for fishing. We did kayak which was great as the lake is super calm and huge. Life vests were provided! We also rented a pontoon boat which was very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Gatsby Getaway--The Epitome of Enchanting Elegance

The Gatsby Getaway transported us into a storybook setting for gathering to share and make memories. The original architectural details of this rare lakeside Spanish Revival gem are truly enchanting. Yet the modern conveniences of a well appointed large kitchen and updated commodious full bathrooms add to the elegance of this house. There are spaces to gather that are cozy and spaces to gather that are roomy, depending on your need. The dining room and sunroom were our perches for morning coffee. We enjoyed the lakeside deck as the perfect spot for an afternoon glass of wine or our cocktail hour, watching the wood ducks, orioles, and crested flycatchers in the trees and the pelicans and ducks on the lake. The sunsets were gorgeous as we relaxed in the deck chairs. At night, we nestled in the cozy and comfortable beds as the waves on the lake lulled us to sleep. We shared much laughter and memories during our relaxing yet invigorating time together. And made more wonderful memories as decades long friends--thanks to Gatsby Getaway. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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