Charming Cottage Two Blocks from Downtown

Green Lake, Wisconsin
$572 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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. Thescreened-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.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Debra V.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    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!

  • Terry C.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Great place. Great location!

  • Richard R.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    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.

  • STEVEN S.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    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.

  • Charles P.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Great place for our weekend. Clean, beautiful, location. Jo Ellen is very friendly and responsive. Do it again next year.

  • Colleen K.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We had great family time with our family. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. It was close to downtown and a short walk to the marina where we had our boat.

  • Sandy B.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    It is a wonderful property! The house is adorable and has everything that you will need. There are views of the water, a screened in porch and 2 decks. We roasted marshmellows and the kids played outside. We walked downtown to the Art Fair, which is only minutes away. We have stayed there 3 times and will come again!

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    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

  • Gary D.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    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!

  • Monica B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    We had another great stay at the Back Pond Cottage! It’s our fave house to rent in Green Lake because it’s walkable to downtown, the marina and beach. While the house doesn’t have lake access, it has pretty views of the lake and a great deck for watching sunsets. It also has thoughtful extras like lawn chairs for watching concerts in the park and a shed for storing golf clubs and water/boat toys.

  • Alexis S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    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!

  • Jean P.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Beautiful cottage-style home with lots of character. Great, spacious layout. Convenient location. Our family loved it! Would definitely stay there again.

  • Monica B.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    We had another great stay at the Back Pond Cottage! We love its in-town location - less than a five-minute walk to restaurants, coffee shops and the marina. We stayed with another family - a total of five kids - so the quick walk to the marina made it easy to get out on our boat. Bonus - the marina offers free 3-hour public boat parking. And we enjoyed lots of great hiking at the GL Conference Center nearby. The kids especially loved the trek up to the top of Judson Tower for a birds-eye-view of the lake (ask to borrow the tower key from the front desk at the Kraft Center!).

  • Cynthia V.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Everything was perfect during our weekend stay at the Back Porch Cottage in Green Lake! Our host Jo Ellen couldn’t have been more wonderful. The location was exactly what we wanted with an easy walk to the lake, beach, restaurants and bars. Our family really enjoyed our stay and hope to go back again! 5 stars!

  • Chuck W.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    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!

  • Ann H.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

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

  • STEVEN S.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    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.

  • Charles P.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Beautiful big home close to town. All the comforts of home and very convenient to town.

  • Monica B.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    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!

  • Nikki M.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    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.

  • Katie H.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    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!!

  • Garrett A.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    We would love to be back! Plenty of room for 10 guys to have a great weekend. Awesome hosts.

  • Gary D.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    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!

  • Luke S.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Great place walking distance to everywhere in town!

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