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Beach nearby
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Green Lake, WI
  • Green Lake Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Thrasher Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Green Lake

Heart of Green Lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Green Lake and Green Lake Marina. Thrasher Opera House and Green Lake Town Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Green Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Green Lake Town Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Green Lake Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thrasher Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ripon Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN!

While this cozy rental isn't directly on the lake, you'll still fall in love with its beautifully appointed interiors and the full Green Lake experience it offers. This inviting and immaculate home features:

Main Level: Two comfortable bedrooms and a shared bathroom, plus a bright, sun-filled kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining area, and sitting space with a fireplace and flatscreen TV. A separate living room provides the perfect spot for reading or watching another flatscreen TV. The screened-in front porch, with its large windows, offers a stunning lake view.

Lower Level: Three additional bedrooms and a second bathroom provide ample space for family and friends.

Outdoor Spaces: Enjoy morning coffee or a relaxing meal on the charming side deck off the kitchen while taking in breathtaking sunsets. Another deck behind the house is ideal for sunbathing, reading, or napping. The spacious backyard is perfect for lawn games like bags or croquet, and a fire pit invites cozy evenings under the stars.

Perfect Location:
Situated at 448 South Street, this cottage is just 2 blocks to downtown, 1.5 blocks from the Green Lake Marina, where you can rent or dock watercraft. The picturesque Hattie Sherwood Beach is within easy walking distance, and a larger beach awaits at County Park on the lake’s west end.

Discover Green Lake:
This vibrant town, set on a stunning 7-mile by 2.5-mile lake, offers year-round activities, including:

Fishing | Golfing | Biking | Boating | Hiking | Wednesday Concerts in the Park | Live performances at Thrasher Opera House | Shopping & Antiquing | Friday Farmer’s Market | Arts & Culture | Winter Fun (Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Ice Skating & Sledding)

For local events and activities, visit www.visitgreenlake.com. To rent or dock a boat or jet ski, check out www.greenlakemarina.com.

Sorry, no pets allowed and no smoking inside.

Property manager

Jo Ellen Madden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO PARTIES - in respect of our neighbors.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: NO PARTIES - in respect of our neighbors. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! to the airport?

This cottage is 27.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! to the beach?

This cottage is 4.4 mi (10-min drive) from Friendship Beach.

Does Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! to downtown Green Lake?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Green Lake.

Charming Cottage - park and walk to town for its FUN! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay by the lake

We had a great experience staying at the cottage again. Great location for walking to town, short drive to golf, excellent hosts, and a spacious and comfortable home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Family coming in for event in Ripon. Easy access to both Ripon and Green Lake downtown. Great community space in and outside of home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

We have enjoyed staying at Back Pond Cottage several times, and it continues to provide a wonderful setting for our multi-generational family of ten to be together while enjoying the beauty of Green Lake. JoEllen's lovely home is very clean, comfortable and welcoming. The great room with a cozy fireplace and the deck with firepit are great for group gathering, yet there are spaces for quiet moments or games as well. The home is furnished with anything you might need for an enjoyable stay. JoEllen is a great host, and we appreciate the updates she has made each year. We all look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P., Crystal Lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home close to town.

Beautiful big home close to town. All the comforts of home and very convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Our fave place to stay in Green Lake!

We’ve stayed at the Back Pond Cottage the last five summers and our most recent stay was wonderful like always. Jo Ellen is a great host, the home is clean, and the layout is perfect for two families with kids. Great deck with dining table and views of the lake, plus a fire table. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Retreat and Family Place

We so enjoyed our time there. We have a couple special needs people as well as older adults and there were spaces for everyone to connect and spaces to go for small groups and spaces to be alone, as well as the wonderful area activities around Green Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Geneva Friends

5 of my close friends stayed in this adorable cottage for a couple of days while we visited a friend who lives in GL. Our stay was perfect - the kitchen and bathrooms had everything us ladies needed and we really couldn't have asked for anything more. Joellen has thought of everything; she is the perfect host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

We would love to be back! Plenty of room for 10 guys to have a great weekend. Awesome hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay at Back Pond Cottage Guest House!

We just enjoyed a 5 day stay at this beautiful home! Back Pond Cottage easily accommodated our crew of 10 people, ranging in ages from 7 years to the 70s. The home is within a block walk of Green Lake, the downtown shops and restaurants, and a 10 minute ride to multiple golf courses. Our host Jo Ellen is easy to work with, very friendly and responsive. We highly recommend BPC!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique and charming

Great place walking distance to everywhere in town!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would Recommend

The property, manager, and location were all great. I would recommend to anyone visiting Green Lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Backpond

Wonderful home and host. Had an issue regarding noise from a tree being cut down during our stay however JoEllen resolved it to our satisfaction. It was a little buggy at night which is to be expected being near a pond. House well stocked and thoughtful welcome gifts. Fire pit on deck was very nice as well. Very close to town which is very quaint.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory W., Madison, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Fantastic Home

Jo Ellen was the perfect host! The home is lovely and very roomy. Gorgeous views of the back pond and lake. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Excellent property, well taken care of. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green Lake Trip

Beautiful house, very well equipped and comfortable. Our second time here and would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Green lake

Great property and manager
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Our family of ten very much enjoyed our weekend at Back Pond Cottage. We have been here several times now and always look forward to returning for a great time together at JoEllen's lovely home that is perfect for our family. We especially enjoyed the great room, a wonderful place to gather and visit with its cozy fireplace and sunny windows with a view of the lake. The front porch and decks are great for morning coffee and evening relaxing. The updated kitchen is furnished with anything you could want for cooking, baking and grilling. The large table provides ample space for meals together, even a birthday celebration. Our grandchildren enjoy the board games and the yard. The quiet location is just a few minutes walk to town for restaurants, shopping, ice cream, and the marina. I think our grandson's comment sums it up perfectly, "It was fun but not long enough".
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Weekend

8 of stayed at this property and played golf for a couple days at Lawsonia. The house slept 8 comfortably and the owner was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P., Crystal Lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Green Lake Hidden Gem

Always a pleasure staying at this location. A hidden gem in Green Lake and walking distance to town. Very well-maintained property. Property Manager always available, responsive and proactive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet stay on green lake

Our family loved our time at the house. It was perfect for multiple family members and even our one year old. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica B., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home in downtown Green Lake

This was our fourth year staying at the BPC with our family - 6 adults and 2 kids ages 8 and 4. It’s always clean and comfy with a great location in downtown Green Lake - near the water, marina, shopping and restaurants. Jo Ellen is a wonderful host and easy to communicate with. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

We loved our stay in Green Lake! The house was beautiful and just what we needed for a fun, relaxing girls trip. Jo Ellen was a wonderful host, checking in and bringing us candles when the power when there was a storm and the power went out all over town. I would highly recommend this beautiful cottage for your next vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf - Green Lake

Beautiful property. Open and bright. Good sleeping arrangements - we had 5 and very comfortable. Great location. Restaurants walkable. Some lake view also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Example of "The Good Life"

My siblings and I had a wonderful stay at this absolutely beautiful cottage. Meticulously maintained landscaping outside and thoughtful touches inside (creative welcome items, labels on the light switches & drawers, checkout list) made staying here comfortable (with everything we possibly needed) and reiterated just why this property has so many fabulous reviews. Tucked neatly back, it's proximity (walkability) to Downtown Green Lake and all it offers, is unbeatable. The highlight of this property was the large, well appointed deck with amazing sunset views of Green Lake. The smart and spacious layout of the home allowed for both large group gathering spots (the open kitchen/family/dining room) as well as cozy, private nooks for enjoying solitude. As a frequent visitor to Green Lake, I have long admired this property and it was wonderful to finally be able to stay and experience it firsthand. Thank you Jo Ellen for sharing your beautiful home with us. Our stay here was truly a taste of "The Good Life".
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly house in beautiful Green Lake

Everything was perfect! The house is large, has everthing that you will need and is located within walking distance of restaurants. We have stayed here before and it is wonderful! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023