Escape to this beautifully appointed cottage and enjoy your Green Lake experience, complete with a sun-filled kitchen, cozy fireplace, and stunning lake views from the front porch. With plenty of outdoor space for lawn games or simply relaxing by the fire pit on a crisp evening.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown
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 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
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
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
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
Garden
Unit size: 2,100 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
No Pets allowed
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
NO PARTIES - in respect of our neighbors.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Green Lake, this cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Green Lake Marina and Elan Brio Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit C J Rodman Center for the Arts and Riverside Park. Consider Village Green Park for a night out or Larson's Famous Clydesdales if you're traveling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Visit our Green Lake travel guide
Is Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown located?
This family-friendly Green Lake cottage is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Green Lake, Thrasher Opera House, and Green Lake Marina. Green Lake Town Square and Elan Brio Spa are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown Reviews
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The house was beautiful, clean, family friendly and perfect for our NYE wedding group. The hostess was so sweet and amazing to work with. We would definitely stay again!
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!
This home is beautiful and Jo Ellen is so accommodating, always responding to questions and providing assistance in a very quick manner. Great location, close to lake and downtown Green Lake!
Back Pond Cottage is a wonderful place for family or friends to stay while experiencing all that Green Lake has to offer. Our family has enjoyed the warm and welcoming home that JoEllen has provided for a number of years, and we always look forward to returning. This year we were grateful for the kind return of a forgotten item. This lovely home is furnished with everything you might needfor a relaxing and comfortable stay. Its in-town location is very convenient, and the views from the porch and deck are scenic and peaceful. We could not ask for more.
We did not use Fireplace. It was good view but of inlet and not the lake. The house was very clean and had great amenities. The only draw back was the trundel bed on the main floor. The matress was like sleeping in a hot dog bun. The pull out bed in the same room wasn't comfortable.Our group enjoyed our stay.
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.
Had a great week on Green Lake. This house is ideal location to town. Teens can walk and get an ice cream, fishing things, snacks, etc. House had everything you would need. Front screened in porch was great because the mosquitos do get quite bad at night. Would definitely recommend and we can’t wait to come back!
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!
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.
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!
Beautiful property. Open and bright. Good sleeping arrangements - we had 5 and very comfortable. Great location. Restaurants walkable. Some lake view also.
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!
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!
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.
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.
The property was beyond belief....this was by far the best maintained property we have ever stayed at. And we have stayed at many from AZ to Northwoods of WI and this a must-book gem. The deck looks brand new, windows, screens, appliances all taken care of by the owners which I believe leads to guests making the same effort (I broke a glass drinking tumbler and after my son couldn't find one on line to replace it we simply informed the hosts and received a simple but heartfelt "thanks" for letting us know. It's what makes this home like you want to treat it like it's your own. Beautiful accommodations and plenty of room for many more (we were a family of 6 adults a 3-year old) and there were still ample sleeping accommodations for even more. Loved it and we hope to be back next summer. Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us. We're very grateful —Barrinigton, IL