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The boathouse and pier at Lakewood Farms lake house
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You get all this with Lakewood!
Lake house
Private beach, private lake - Awesome!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
11 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 36603.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Mukwonago, WI
  • East Troy Railroad Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Alpine Valley Ski Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Alpine Valley Music Theatre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

1st Flr

1 Queen Bed

1st Flr large

2 Queen Beds

2nd Flr #2

1 Queen Bed

2nd Flr Large room

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 9 - guest house

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 10 - guest house

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 11 - guest house

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Back powder room

Toilet

Bathroom 1 - First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7 - guest house

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family Retreat, private, large, great for multi-family, company retreat, wedding

Come and truly Get-Away-From-It-All at Lakewood. With a 6,500 square foot 8-bedroom mid-century modern main house and an optional 3-bedroom guest house and a setting like no other, you and yours will make memories that will last a lifetime. Main house sleeps 22, guest house will sleep 14-18 and is an additional charge (please inquire).

LOCATION:
Located just 90 minutes from Chicago and between Milwaukee and Lake Geneva, Lakewood is easily reached whether you are staying for a long weekend getaway or a full vacation. Lakewood is a 1,000 acre property with a private 26 acre lake nestled inside. Depending on the season, the lake is great for a swim, a float, a sail, a kayak, a paddleboard, fishing, some broom ball or ice skating. The surrounding land offers plenty of outdoor activities during any season. Don’t worry if you forgot to bring something as you are only a ten minute drive from downtown Mukwonago with great local shops as well as a familiar Walgreens and Walmart.

MAIN HOUSE FEATURES:
The “Big House” at Lakewood is designed to please, with floor to ceiling windows across the expanse of the vaulted ceiling double great room to give you beautiful views of the lake. With eight bedrooms including two on the first floor, there is ample room at the Big House.

GUEST HOUSE FEATURES:
When you have a bigger group and need a bit more room, add our Guest House to your stay. The Guest House has three bedrooms, a sitting room, and a full bath. Just a few steps away from the Main House, the Guest House sleeps 14-18 with four bunk beds (two of which are twin over full) and two sleeper sofas.

KITCHEN FEATURES:
The kitchen is fully furnished and equipped, should you choose to cook inside rather than on the two gas grills outside. The kitchen features a 60” Wolf gas stove complete with two full size ovens, six burners, and a double griddle. A stainless steel refrigerator/freezer and stainless steel dishwasher are also in the main kitchen. There is a second refrigerator/freezer in the laundry room.

GREAT ROOM FEATURES:
The great room is arranged into multiple conversation settings with the mid-century furniture. There is a massive arched sofa, a coffee table, and two leather chairs near the fireplace and tv. Another area provides for conversation and viewing through the large floor to ceiling windows. And just off the great room are the sliding glass door to the screened in porch (a terrific evening spot) and the door to the game room.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM HIGHLIGHTS:
There are two bedrooms on the first floor with a full bath in between equipped with a walk in shower. There is a pocket door to close off the bedrooms from the main floor. The second floor has a similar two bedroom setup with a sliding door for additional quiet but with a shower/tub combination as well as four additional bedrooms along a balconied hallway with two more bathrooms between each pair of rooms. Eight bedrooms in total with four full bathrooms are currently equipped to sleep 22 in beds.

PATIO AND YARD HIGHLIGHTS:
The patio off of the screened in porch offers a dining table as well as a fire pit for evening fun. Wonderful views of the entire lake abound. Just a few steps around the corner and near an entrance to the house through the oversized first floor laundry room is an additional patio with two full sized picnic tables and a gas grill. This is a great spot for feeding family members who wish to stay in their bathing suits in the summer without having to worry about messing up the dining or breakfast rooms. Across the yard is a backstop and baseball ‘diamond’ for those so inclined. Just up the hill from there is a fenced-in tennis court with a half-court basketball hoop.

BOATHOUSE AND BEACH HIGHLIGHTS:
The two story boathouse features a screened-in porch as well as access to an outdoor deck overlooking the beach and lake. The view from the deck is a view like no other when you realize you are in the midst of a private paradise. The beach below is an ideal spot for sunbathing, kicking back, and for the younger set to play in the sand and shallow water. There is a dock with a built in bench seat that provide some great fishing as swimming opportunities. Launching kayaks, canoes, rafts, rowboats, etc. from the beach and pier makes enjoying the full lake experience unforgettable.

INTANGIBLE FEATURES:
Owners who take pride in the property and strive to provide a great experience for our guests. We are happy to help with everything from horseback riding to restaurant recommendations. Thank you for considering Lakewood!

Property manager

David O'Bryan

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Weddings! Reunions! and well behaved prom groups.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in the houses. Thank you.
Fireworks are not permitted at this property.
Guest is required to answer a series of questions via inbox prior to confirming the booking

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 and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Weddings! Reunions! and well behaved prom groups.
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mukwonago

Located in Mukwonago, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Alpine Valley Music Theatre and East Troy Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pieper Porch Winery and Vineyard and Edgewood Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Kettle Moraine Ranch and Green Meadows Petting Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mukwonago, WI

What's nearby

  • Wood Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • East Troy Railroad Museum - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Old World Wisconsin - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Alpine Valley Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Alpine Valley Music Theatre - 22 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chen's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat, private, large, great for multi-family, company retreat, wedding pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family Retreat, private, large, great for multi-family, company retreat, wedding?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat, private, large, great for multi-family, company retreat, wedding?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat, private, large, great for multi-family, company retreat, wedding located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mukwonago holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wood Lake and Beulah Island. Phantom Lake and Lower Phantom Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

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

Excellent Retreat location!

This is our second time staying at Lakewood Farms. Bill O'Bryan is available, friendly, inviting and fabulous to work with. He answers questions and is truly there to serve. Our group of 16 enjoyed the atmosphere, land, large stocked kitchen, and acreage around the house. It is a remarkable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani G.

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

Gorgeous property!

Our group had the best time! Perfect for larger groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Post Prom weekend

Great place for large groups! Perfect place for post prom weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell F.

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

Corporate Meeting

This property is fantastic! Great amenities, clean, huge open spaces, and comfortable beds! The owners/property managers were great, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Stunning spot

We had an absolutely incredible time staying at this gorgeous lake house. It's beautifully set up for family reunions or groups of friends, with plenty of space to hang out together, walk to the lake, cook, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

This place is incredible!

What an amazing property for a big group get together. There’s plenty of space for sleeping, cooking, eating and an endless amount of activities to keep any group busy during their stay. We never felt any need to leave! Pictures and videos don’t do this place justice, it’s simply fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

Great place for a weekend with friends

We celebrated a friends 50th birthday here. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to do so. I’m trying to figure out when we can go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

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

A Perfect Getaway

Lakewood Farms was an exceptional place to experience a weekend retreat. The natural setting is gorgeous ( the sunrise out the kitchen window!) the beauty and nostalgia of the house is welcoming and warm. Even saw a herd of 12 deer one morning! We loved every moment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

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

Great, private spot for groups and reunions!

Our group of about fifteen, including four kids, had a great time! The spot is an easy drive from Milwaukee, but plenty secluded and a beautiful area. The kids had a ton of fun on the private lake with the provided paddleboat, and the house was amazingly spacious for the adults to spread out and relax. The owners were very gracious and responsive to questions - it's clear they care deeply about the property. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore B.

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

Mukwonago Lake Home fun

Beautiful spring-fed lake with good fishing 🎣. Kids loved kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boating, rowing out to fish, & swimming. They named the giant prehistoric turtles (Petunia hangs out under the pier & so does Pete). Loads of room for our giant family with 4 full bathrooms AND 2 powder rooms. Roomy bedrooms. House & GUEST HOUSE accomodated our huge family. Resident geese & wild turkey came to visit each day & a couple of us caught a glimpse of the white deer. The property is beautiful with a lot of trees & a fun swing. Nice sandy area for the little children. Thank you fir a terrific time. 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher A.

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ B.

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Great place

Attentive host. Wonderful property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

gary d.

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Family Reunion

Property was perfect for Family Reunion of about 25 people. Host was very pleasant and helpful. Only glitch was Air-conditioning failed second night and temperature got up to 85 in main house. We had to purchase 2 fans and although fixed that evening didn't cool down till following am.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time

Family made great memories at this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

A Beautiful Home and Property

The arrangement of bedrooms and bathrooms was quite unique, - loved it! Kitchen was large and so easy to fix the big family dinners we had. The lake is more than I imagined. The kayaks and water "toys" made time on the lake so much fun for all. (No motorized boats - YaY!) A wonderful stay for our annual family get-together!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana Marie T.

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

Wonderful retreat location!

We booked this beautiful property for a team retreat. The house was comfortable and perfect for our group gathering. The grounds are beautiful and provided lots of opportunities for outdoor adventures in our downtime. We’re looking forward to hosting our next event here! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

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Great large family vacation spot

This huge house was so spacious our group of 35 never felt crowded. It was nice and secluded; very private. The lake and beach was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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Excellent property with an abundance of activities

We had a great time. The caretaker who is also a family member of the property owner was a great help and resource and provided for our every need. I can't recommend this property any higher. It was expensive as there was a charge for each family member. I would return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samer S.

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Excellent house and location for big groups

We had a bachelor party group near 20 that this house was perfect for. There is so much to do on the property. There is plenty of space for games; the lake is incredible; no shortage of areas to hang out indoor or out, with plenty of seating for a large group. The house and property feel like you are isolated while there are restaurants and big grocery stores 5 min away so everything was super easy. I strongly recommend this place to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

miriam l.

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Best Family getaway

I know people will assume that I am exaggerating, but our family weekend was the best! There is a private lake, basketball, tennis, boat house, guest house, fun toys for the kids. The lake was a non stop win for the kids and the adults. Multiple boats, paddle boards, fishing equipment (bring your own advanced fishing equipment / bait if you want to do serious fishing). The basic were included and perfect for kids trying for the first time. Boat House was a huge outdoor / indoor hangout location. Every area of the main house fits 15 people, so you can do different whole family activities. The lot is very private outside of wildlife. We saw a bald eagle every day. Had Turkey vultures (I am not a huge bird person, but think I am correct with the type of bird) with little chicks walk around all weekend. No dangerous wildlife. Walking distance from a local camp and horses too. Walking distance from an amazing pie place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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prom group

Great property for a large prom group. Owners very easy to work with and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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Perfect getaway!

My family and I celebrated our Christmas at Lakewood. It was truly amazing! From the moment we drove up the driveway (the house was lit up with Christmas lights), the house was perfect. Honestly, we wouldn’t change anything. The living room provided us with plenty of space for our family of 14, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook and bake, and everyone was comfortable in a bed. The little kids shared the room with the bunk beds and all the adults had their own space / bedrooms. There is a second fridge/freezer in the laundry room (this was fabulous) and the stove is massive (2 ovens, 6 burners). The view from the living room is absolutely breathtaking. It snowed a bit while we were there, so the trees were white and beautiful icicles hung from the side of the house. We all went sledding, built snowmen, threw snowballs, etc. The guys went Ice fishing and caught a bunch of fish. We plan on staying at Lakewood Farms again and again!!! And the kids had fun playing hide and seek. We brought flashlights to make hide and seek even more fun! We worked with David prior to our stay and he was very helpful with all of our questions! And Tom was fantastic too- he came up and greeted us on day one (and brought us fresh eggs from the chicken coop). Both were fantastic! Hope you enjoy Lakewood as much as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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Wedding Weekend!

Lakewood Farms is such a special place! From giving us an early check on Thursday to set up, a well equipped large kitchen, tremendous great room with several sitting areas with excellent views, private lake with many water activities, tennis games, vast grounds for badminton and tennis golf to gatherings around a fire pit, we couldn't have asked for more. My son's wedding was the culmination of a very special weekend for my son, his Bride and both families coming together celebrating and making lifelong beautiful memories! Thank you Tom, for being such a gracious, helpful host. You were awesome! Also, loved the fresh eggs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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Family Weekend Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The lake was beautiful. The available water equipment (kayaks, waterboards, pedal boat, rowboat, and inflatables) made for 4 days of great fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenna R.

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Great time!

We had a girls weekend with a big group and it was fantastic! Wonderful, comfortable house with lots of space for everyone. Beds were comfy too! Our one issue was that there wasn't hot water for showers, but we made it work and would definitely return. Great people to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by David O'Bryan

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We are the First, Second, Third, and Fourth generation of a large, Chicago based family. Deep Family roots pull us from all over the US and Ireland to Lakewood Farms in Mukwonago, Wisconsin.

Why they chose this property

We have grown up, worked on and enjoyed Lakewood Farm for 75 years. Only 1 1/4 hours from O'Hare International Airport, it is as much a part of our DNA as our heritage. The farm offers a unique, private destination for family adventure, family milestones and family reunions.

What makes this property unique

At any given time of the day, we sit at the top of the hill and will see family members swimming across the lake, a sailboat heeling in the wind, kayakers catching turtles in Turtle Heaven, row boats with fishing poles casting and catching, kids romping on the 'lily pad' off the pier, and sunbathers enjoying the beach. The 'Big House' features a great room with eight picture windows overlooking the lake, kitchen with eat-in breakfast room, dining room, game room, mud/laundry room. Two bedrooms, one full bath and two half baths are on the first floor. Six bedrooms and three full baths are on the second floor. Most of our memories are made outside where children can hike to roller-coaster or caterpillar hills, or back to the Mukwonago River or the sand pit or to the little barns or through the fields and trails...picking berries, catching toads, collecting wild flowers and taking pictures of our favorite Lakewood spots. Sledding in the winter, hiking through the woods to see the fall colors, playing softball on the baseball diamond or tennis at the tennis court provide plenty of alternative activities for everyone.