16 of the Best Wisconsin Lake House Rentals for Families

Wisconsin is known for its numerous lakes and crystal water. You can spend quality time with your family in some of the top-equipped modern Wisconsin lake house rentals.

The Door Country is a popular lakeside region that offers numerous activities for every family member. Adults can enjoy fishing and suntanning, while children can swim and explore nature safely.

Explore Wisconsin

Wisconsin is an excellent destination to explore. It has more than 15k lakes and a thousand miles of Great Lakes shoreline!

We can surely say that Wisconsin lakes have the clearest water, excellent for swimming and resting on the beach. Also, a good number of Wisconsin lakes are perfect for fishing.

Renting a lake house is the perfect choice for families with little children, as well as couples who seek private getaways to spend quality time with their partners.

Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is among the top 5 Great Lakes in North America. The name of this lake comes from the word “mishigami,” which means large lake in Ojibwa Indian.

The lake has a water surface of 22,300² miles, which makes Lake Michigan the second largest lake of the Great Lakes. The coast counts numerous beaches and is often referred to as “The Third Coast,” besides the Atlantic and Pacific ones.

The water temperature is generally around 60°F, but it can go up to 70°F if the air temperature is continuously higher. The lake’s max depth is 925 ft (282m).

Fish Creek Beach House

Location: Fish Creek Beach House

The house has two condos, The Westview for four guests and Grandview for six guests.

The price for renting the Westview condo starts from $229 per night in the low season and $399 per night in the high season. The condo has two bedrooms, a primary room, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, a dining area, and a patio.

The price for renting the Grandview condo starts from $279 per night in the low season and $479 per night in the high season. The unit has three bedrooms with queen beds, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a living room, a dining room, and a private patio.

Olson Cottages

Location: Olson Cottages, LLC

Olson cottages include four vintage cottages on the lake, perfect for any kind of vacation. The prices range from $1,100 to $1,500 per week or $170 to $215 per night.

The Twin Cedars Cottage has three bedrooms and accommodates six people. The Grandma’s Cottage is a log cabin with three bedrooms and accommodates six people.

The Redwood Cottage has two bedrooms with six sleep beds and deck access with a view and fireplace. 

The Greenwood Cottage has two bedrooms and accommodates six people. It has a spacious kitchen and beach access.

Herewego North Bay rentals

Location: Herewego North Bay Rentals

Herwego rentals have four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The bedrooms have two King beds, one Queen bed, and six twin beds.

In the off-season, the prices range from $250 per night or $1,500 per week. In mid-season, the prices range from $355 per night or $2,250 per week, and in peak season, the prices go up to $485 per night or $3,300 per week.

Terra Cottages

Location: Terra Cottages

Terra Cottages has four different cottages with excellent locations.

The prices during spring days are around $145 per night with a minimum 3-night stay.

The prices during summer days are around $160 per night with a minimum 3-night stay.

The prices during fall days are around $145 per night with a minimum 3-night stay.

Geneva Lake

Geneva Lake’s initial name was “Kishwauketoe,” which meant “Clear Water in the Potawatomi language. Later, in the first decades of the 19^th century, the lake was renamed “Muck-Suck,” which means Big Foot.

Lastly, John Brink renamed the lake “Geneva Lake” in the 1830s. He chose the name because of Geneva town in New York.

Today, Geneva Lake has a surface of 8,174² miles and a maximum depth of 135 ft. The water temperature is warm and pleasant for swimming from May to October. During the summer days, the surface water temperature ranges from 65°F to 82°F.

Eleven Gables Inn and Cottage

Location:Eleven Gables Inn and Cottage

The Eleven Gables Inn and Cottage provides nine rental options. You can book the Master Suite, The Courtyard, The Cottage, Garden Flat, The Library, Rose Room Lakeview, Sunrise Room, The Blue Room, or the Ice House and Loft.

The minimum stay is three nights. The prices per night vary, depending on which suite you will book and the season you plan to rent it. You can enter the desired dates on the website and see the price for the desired period.

Stay at Lake Geneva

Location: Stay At Lake Geneva

Stay at Lake Geneva has five cozy homes for rent. You can check the price and availability on the website.

• The Longview Retreat price per night starts from $375
• The Fontana Ridge price per night starts from $425
• The Public House price per night starts from $450
• The Clearview Lodge price per night starts from $650
• The Grandview Point price per night starts from $650

Bay’s Place

Location: Bay’s Place – Vacation Rental

Bay’s Place accommodates 12 people. It has four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The price per night ranges from $425 to $650 during weekdays, while on weekends, it can go up to $950 per night. 

Open the schedule on the website and check the availability calendar. All available and booked dates are given with the price per night.

William’s Bay Cottage

Location: 42° 35′ 7.5995″ N 110° 36′ 15.0523″ W

William’s Bay Cottage has four bedrooms with 8 beds (10 sleep places), one fully-equipped bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, a dining area, and a patio.

The price per night starts from $184 in the off-season, while it reaches up to $500 during the summer and early fall.

Lake Superior

Lake Superior is known as the world’s second-largest freshwater lake by surface area after the Caspian Sea. The volume of this lake holds an incredible 10% of the world’s freshwater surface.

The name of this lake comes from the word “gichi-gami,” which means “Great Sea” in Ojibwa Indian. This glacial lake has a surface of 31,700² miles and a maximum depth of 1,333 ft. The lake’s residence time is 191 years.

The lake’s water has a slow temperature change reaction, and the seasonal water temperature ranges from 32°F to 55°F. The lake’s vegetation counts over 80 fish species.

Hauser’s Bayfield Cabin

Location: Hauser’s Bayfield Cabin

Hauser’s Bayfield Cabin is open year-round. The cabin is placed in the woods and is dog-friendly, so you can also take your pets. The price per day for a dog is $28.

Summer and fall get booked fast, so hurry up and book your stay if you are interested in spending some time in the pure nature here, in Hauser’s Bayfield Cabin.

The prices vary depending on the season and how many days you would like to stay. Check the prices on the website for precise price range information.

Driftwood Cottage on Bayfield Peninsula

Location: Driftwood Cottage on Bayfield Peninsula

Driftwood Cottage is a fully-equipped cozy place with a garden view and beach access. The cottage has three bedrooms and accommodates up to six people.

The rooms are vintage decorated and super clean. The guests can freely use the house, its backyard, patios, and the entire property during their stay. The price per night starts from $200 and goes to $350 in the peak season.

Woodside Cottages of Bayfield

Location: Woodside Cottages of Bayfield

Woodside Cottages count up to 14 individual cottages with different accommodation capacities. The cottages have romantic couple tubs, jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, kitchens, WiFi, air conditioner, etc.

The cottages can accommodate from two to six people. The prices per night are determined by the season and the number of guests. The cabin rental prices are fully described on the website. Choose your cabin and book your stay!

The Pilot House B&B

Location: The Pilot House B & B

The Pilot House counts 3 Lakeview suites with private bathrooms. What makes this place different is the Bed & Breakfast option that many similar rentals lack. The mutual dining area serves breakfast every morning from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..

The house has a fully-equipped living room (with a fireplace), a bay area, a kitchen (with various electrical appliances), and WiFi all over the area.

The prices per night start from $129 in the off-season and go up to $239 in the peak season.

Lake Winnebago

Lake Winnebago is a shallow lake with fresh water in the north. The Wolf and Fox rivers are the two main tributaries that enable the water flow in the lake. Winnebago lake is actually a remnant of the Glacial lake Oshkosh that existed around 12,000 years ago.

Lake Winnebago got its name from the Ojibwa Indian word “Wiinibiigoo-zaaga’igan”. Algonquian people called this lake “Stinking water” because it had a strong fish odor during the summer days.

The lake has a surface size of 206² miles and a maximum depth of only 21 ft. Lake Winnebago is a popular ice-fishing destination. Fishermen consider it a heavily fished lake, especially for walleye.

Little Lake House

Location: Little Lake House

Little Lake House is a cozy modern rental in an intimate location. The house is located on the scenic Lake Winnebago shores and has a lovely sunset view. It is a perfect location for relaxing and enjoying the pure nature of Lake Winnebago.

• The price per night starts from $180
• The price per week starts from $1,200
• The price per month starts from $4,000

The minimum stay is three nights. The prices differ from season to season. Enter your desired dates and check the price for the chosen period.

Kalbus Cottage

Location: Kalbus Country Harbor Inc.

Kalbus Cottage is located in the Kalbus Country Harbor camping area on Winnebago lake. The cottage has two cozy bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, a dining area, and a patio. The cottage is just in front of the lake.

In the front, the cottage has a sitting area and grill, so the guests can enjoy having a BBQ outside in the nice weather. The property also has free parking.

The price per night ranges from $150 to $200. The minimum stay is two nights.

Beautiful Lake Home hosted by Michael

Location: N8350 Deadwood Point Rd

The Beautiful Lake Home is located on the Lake Winnebago shores. It is just an hour’s drive from Milwaukee, Green Bay, Elkhart Lake, Oshkosh, and Madison.

The house has two queen bed bedrooms, one bathroom, a separate laundry room (with washer and dryer), a kitchen with dining area, a cozy living room with fireplace, lake view, and a warm and cozy patio with fireplace and outdoor swing.

Book the house on airbnb.com with up to 50% discounted price!

Lake Getaway – Home hosted by Peyton & Paige

Location: N7869 Lakeshore Dr

This home is a spacious place for the whole family! The house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, all with a lake view. 

The home is newly remodeled and has tall cathedral ceilings, a spacious kitchen with a kitchen island and bar dining area, a separate dining room, living rooms with stone fireplaces, a separate laundry room, a gym, and outdoor sitting and BBQ areas.

In the front yard, there is a mini park for the kids, as well as kayaks and water rafts. The house has a garage for three cars and a circular driveway.

The minimum stay is two nights, and the price ranges from $600 to $724. The maximum accommodation capacity of this modern home is 12 guests.