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Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway

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Private pier and fire pit
View of the cottage from the lakeshore
Fully fenced front yard.
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Green Lake, WI
  • Green Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Thrasher Opera House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oshkosh, WI (OSH-Wittman Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Pink Room

4 Single Beds

Yellow Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1 - Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Tub

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway

Escape your busy life with a stay at Carter Cottage on the North Shore of Big Green Lake. Drive down into the woods to a private cottage right on the shore of Green Lake. the large driveway parks 6+ cars. Enclosed front porch opens to a fully fenced shoreside yard with a private pier. Kitchen is fully furnished, making meal prep easy, and a small breakfast table encourages conversation. The living room is split into a sitting room and family room, complete with large flat screen and sleeper couch. TV is Roku/Fire Stick/Chromecast ready. House is equipped with high speed internet for all of your streaming needs, and cable is provided. On the second floor you'll find 2 full bathrooms (one shower, one tub) and four bedrooms, two of which sleep 2, and the other two which sleep 4.

And if you don't want to leave family members of the canine or feline persuasion back home, they are more than welcome here at the Carter Cottage. Our own dogs love the fully fenced in yard with plenty of sun and shade, not to mention the easy access* to the lake for a daily swim!

*The fully fenced yard does not include the pier. Gate access to the water requires an adult.

**Security cameras will be installed for the 2021 season. All cameras will be on the exterior of the house and none will be aimed at private areas (bedrooms/restrooms). The cameras will be on at all times.

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- If you’re looking for some local places, we’d recommend (due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we cannot be sure what may be open when you arrive):
--->Little Corporal in downtown Green Lake has the best (and fastest) breakfast around. (They also have Chocolate Shoppe ice cream for summer afternoon cravings.)
--->Cristiano’s has some pretty great pizza, and is close enough for delivery.
--->The Green Lake Conference Center is an amazing place with more than enough to keep you busy. They have hiking, Judson Tower (the tall tower you can see from the lake) - it takes 121 steps to get to the top but the view is worth it! You can get the key from the information center, crafts, beach volleyball, golf, and a beach.
--->If you’re looking to do some shopping, take a 20 minute drive east on hwy 23 to Ripon’s historic downtown, or head west on 23 to check out the Princeton Flea Market and antiquing.
--->There is a bike path around the lake (on side roads and some county highways) a route is in the annual Green Lake Tourist book. (We’ve provided a copy for your use.)
--->The closest grocery store is Crossroads just outside of downtown Green Lake on 23, or head further east on 23 to Ripon for Webster’s. (If it’s sweetcorn season, the farm stand on 23 right before you get to Ripon is the best.)
--->For the Golfers in the family:
**Less than a 5 minute drive west will bring you to The Golf Courses of Lawsonia featuring The Links, which is highlighted in America’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest. You’ll also find The Woodlands at Lawsonia, which features secluded tree-lined holes and plenty of wildlife, for another fantastic round of golf.
**Just under 10 minutes to the east will bring you to the histori Tuscumbia Golf Course, the oldest golf course in Wisconsin. Tuscumbia features an 18 hole course as well as a 9 hole executive course, which is perfect for families and kids just getting into the game, but provides a fun challenge even to experienced golfers.

Property manager

ABIGAIL BUCHTA

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact us if you'd like to host an event.
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Pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us if you'd like to host an event.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Green Lake

Located in Green Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Green Lake Marina and Golf Courses of Lawsonia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Winnebago Trail Nature Preserve and Tuleta Hill Prairie Conservancy. Travelling with kids? Consider Riverside Park and Larson's Famous Clydesdales. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Green Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Green Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Green Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Thrasher Opera House - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Green Lake Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Adam's Rib - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Christianos Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reilly's Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway located?

This family-friendly Green Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Green Lake, Thrasher Opera House and Green Lake Marina. Green Lake Town Square and Golf Courses of Lawsonia are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cecily m.

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

Fantastic… Again!

We love this property! The lake view is stunning, the property is gorgeous, the house is charming and the hosts are exceptional. Each year we stay a little longer and we’re already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda V.

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

Perfect getaway on Green Lake!

Carter Cottage was the perfect place for our vacation with our kids and grandkids. The house had plenty of room and was cozy at the same time. There was an amazing view of the lake from inside the house or out. The spacious fenced in back yard was a great area for our grandkids to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Family trip to GL

Awesome cottage, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

To Dave and Abigail

Terrific! Great house at a great location on a great lake! We hope to visit Carter Cottage again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Great location and plenty of room to spread out

Clean, roo.y and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim O., Naperville, IL

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

Great property

Property is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Cathy M.

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

Good times on Green Lake

I was able to reach the property manager anytime I had a question or needed something.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice K., Westlake,TX

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

Relaxing

The property is well stocked with kitchen utensils/dishes and with linens. Enjoyed swimming right off the dock and sitting watching the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great time with extended family at the Carter Cottage! All communications were simple and timely. The large backyard is perfect for yard games and kids. Our favorite room in the house by far was the back multi season room! We hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cecily m.

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

Such a pleasant getaway!

This lakefront property is just gorgeous! Lovely cottage with lots of character. The home and property are very well maintained and the landscaping is charming. The herb garden outside the kitchen door was such a nice surprise. Huge fenced in yard that slopes gently down to the lake - fantastic view and perfect for dogs! We all had a wonderful time and would happily come again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Perfect Lake Cottage on Green Lake

Property was perfect for us! Had Family come in from Ohio & Florida to meet up with us here in Wisconsin. Ages ranged from 3-79. Communication with property owners was fantastic with quick responses. The property has been in the owner's family for 4 generations, a true Wisconsin Lake Cottage that the Family can sit and talk, play games or find a spot to sit and read a book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Family Reunion

After many years my brother hosted a family reunion (not on this property) and some of us now out-of-state folks stayed at Carter Cottage. I grew up using Green Lake and the property was reminiscent of cottages rented many years ago. It was so nostalgic! Yes it’s an old house but it is very roomy and livable. The entire downstairs is spacious living areas with a magnificent screened porch with terrific views. The kitchen is small and dated but we found it quite efficient including the outside grill. The upstairs has the 4 bedrooms and all are a nice size. The property itself is beautiful and secluded from its neighbors. It is original and I feel unspoiled. Sitting outside in the mornings with coffee or afternoons with cocktails was divine. The yard is fenced and the dogs loved it. The boat dock served well as other family members dropped by for a visit. I absolutely plan to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan C., Evanston, IL

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

Green lake

This was a great house for a family getaway weekend at the lake. The house is quite a bit older than it looks and the kitchen is fairly small and difficult to cook bigger meals. The yard is great for getting outside and the dock for swimming. However, there is no good place for dogs to enter the lake and swim at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

maggie g.

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

Proper Lake Cottage

Carter's Cottage did not disappoint! The house was very clean. We enjoyed the screened in porch throughout our stay. We also enjoyed the patio with comfortable Adirondack chairs, light breezes and beautiful lake views. It's conveniently located 5 minutes from town and a few more to the grocery store. The lake temp was gorgeous this year and much fun was had wake boarding and water skiing. The owner was very communicative and all was as described on the VRBO website. We were a group of 6 (at most) and the house easily accommodated us. A great choice for a fun lake vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Green Lake house on the Lake

The property was clean and welcoming! Each bed had clean towels and the bathrooms had soap, shampoo and conditioner which was so nice! The bathroom also had a nice blow dryer! The fire pit was beautiful next to the lake with wood already chopped for our use! The hosts responded quickly to any questions I had before we arrived. I never needed to message them during our stay because everything was perfect! Our adult children even pulled our their games and puzzles and we had an ongoing puzzle and game night! We don't get to spend intentional time with our adult children too often so this week is very important to us and this house did not disappoint. I had messaged our host, David, prior to arriving asking for restaurant options. We ended up going to Chops in town. The food and service were amazing! It was our one night out and everyone loved it! We did end up renting a pontoon boat for a day and that was super fun as well! We were even able to drop off our daughter-in-law and granddaughter so she could take her afternoon nap and we were back boating in 2 minutes! Very easy! We found Reilly's Pub and docked for ice cream and quick appetizers we could take on the boat! Such a fun day! We loved this house and will cherish our memories here! Thank you so much, David!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

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

LOVED This Lake Home & Property!

Where do I start? This annual family trip to a lake home did not disappoint. Upon approach, we were happy to find plenty of parking and a double circular drive, so towing our boats in and out was easy. We loved the living area. The living room flows into the dining room, which has French doors going onto both wings of the HUGE porch. LOTS of seating is in every space. Though small, the kitchen was very workable, with a door going out onto the side patio for grilling on the gas grill. The upstairs bedrooms, along with the two bathrooms, were a perfect setup for our group of 11 (3 couples, 5 kids). For three of the four days we were there, we opened the windows on the porch and the rest of the house. The breeze going through was dreamy! When we needed a bit of quiet from the 3 teenagers and 2 pre-teens, we simply closed the porch doors. A lot of the time we sat out on the back patio in the six Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake. The fenced in yard was awesome for our dog. She loved roaming around and chasing chipmunks. The pier with a long bench was great. The kids loved fishing and swimming off of it. The water was very clean, too. The boat lift was such a great perk! We also enjoyed a wonderful fire in the pit by the water. There was lots of wood provided. The woods around the property were beautiful and the area was very quiet. The owners were quick to respond and very friendly. If you want a relaxing place to refresh yourself, this is your lake home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alvin M.

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

Great location and right on the lake

We stayed at this property in late August 2022 with our 3 grown children, their spouses/significant others, and 2 grandchildren, a total of 10 of us. This house is just as advertised and a beautiful property. We always worry that the pictures are out-of-date, but these pictures were current and accurate. This is a large house with plenty of room for a group our size. There is a large living area and a large screened in porch. We spent most of our time either outside or on the porch. The bedrooms are a good size with two that are each large enough for a small family. The bathrooms are updated and clean. The kitchen was functional, but this was the one room that could use some updates. We loved the lake frontage and the beautiful views of the lake from the house. There is a long pier with a boat lift where you can park your boat (during the day) or spend time gazing at the lake or the sunset. There is a wonderful bench at the end of the pier where we had our morning coffee every day. Other than the pier, the lake frontage is really not usable. The rest is covered with plantings and rocks, and you really can't get close to the water from there. We had a boat on a trailer and this property has a large driveway with an upper circle and a lower circle closer to the house. I would stick to the upper circle with the boat as the lower circle is very steep and maybe not wide enough make the corner without driving in the grass. We had one small issue while we were there and the owner responded immediately to our text. This property is also very close to the town of Green Lake. We ate at Christianos Pizza one night and made frequent trips to town for groceries or ice cream. Overall, we loved this house and property and have already booked our time for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim d.

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

Beautiful location in the lake.

Very nice property for a big family rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine O., Cincinnati, OH

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

This is paradise

From the first moment we saw this house we were in love. The photos on the listing are accurate, but they do not capture how wonderful this space is. We had 8 adults sleeping there and there was plenty of room. The wood plank floors, high ceilings, darling kitchen, wrap around enclosed/screened in porch, everything was beyond our expectations. The first night there we had a terrible storm and lost power. Abby was immediately responsive and let me know any updates she received. We discovered the next morning that a large tree had fallen onto the driveway, and within 30 minutes of notifying the owners it was gone! We had family/friends from nearby visit and everyone was happy to see us, but gushed over what a great vacation location we had. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

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

Peaceful lakefront family retreat

Our family enjoyed meals and games in the beautiful lakefront yard. The screened porch and family/dining rooms had great lake views and nice furniture so all felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Lovely cottage! Beautiful & relaxing lakeside location

Wonderful spot to spend a week at the lake. Quiet neighborhood, beautiful vistas of the lake from the back lawn. Sat most mornings on back lawn to have coffee and enjoy the solitude and beauty. Took walks along the lush tree lined street in front of the house. Swam and fished off the dock. Just so much natural beauty to enjoy. House had all the necessities. Nicely upgraded bathrooms, small but functional kitchen, large sitting areas including a big screened porch for game playing or serving meals. The hosts are very accommodating and responsive. A joy to work with. Would stay here again in a heart-beat!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Elgin, Illinois

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

Fantastic Property!

We have been renting in Green Lake for years with my family. This is hands down the most beautiful property we have stayed at. It is located on the center of the lake with great panoramic views and a huge shoreline. The property is private (which is hard to find on the lake) with a lot of space and great for dogs with a fenced in yard. Close to downtown and grocery. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to book for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

lisa n.

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

Green Lake

Beautiful location. Very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Our stay was wonderful! Love the property!

Everything we needed was provided and had no issues with the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

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

Golf trip

Conveniently close to Lawsonia Links. The three seasons room and dock were great. Incredible view of the lake from the backyard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by ABIGAIL BUCHTA

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