Carter Cottage - Private Lakefront Getaway

Green Lake, Wisconsin
$1183 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Escape your busy life with a stay at Carter Cottage on the North Shore of Big Green Lake. Drive down into the woods to a private cottage right on the shore of Green Lake. the large driveway parks 6+ cars. Enclosed front porch opens to a fully fenced shoreside yard with a private pier. Kitchen is fully furnished, making meal prep easy, and a small breakfast table encourages conversation. The living room is split into a sitting room and family room, complete with large flat screen and sleeper couch. TV is Roku/Fire Stick/Chromecast ready. House is equipped with high speed internet for all of your streaming needs, and cable is provided. On the second floor you'll find 2 full bathrooms (one shower, one tub) and four bedrooms, two of which sleep 2, and the other two which sleep 4.

And if you don't want to leave family members of the canine or feline persuasion back home, they are more than welcome here at the Carter Cottage. Our own dogs love the fully fenced in yard with plenty of sun and shade, not to mention the easy access* to the lake for a daily swim!

*The fully fenced yard does not include the pier. Gate access to the water requires an adult.

**Security cameras will be installed for the 2021 season. All cameras will be on the exterior of the house and none will be aimed at private areas (bedrooms/restrooms). The cameras will be on at all times.

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- If you’re looking for some local places, we’d recommend (due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we cannot be sure what may be open when you arrive):
--->Little Corporal in downtown Green Lake has the best (and fastest) breakfast around. (They also have Chocolate Shoppe ice cream for summer afternoon cravings.)
--->Cristiano’s has some pretty great pizza, and is close enough for delivery.
--->The Green Lake Conference Center is an amazing place with more than enough to keep you busy. They have hiking, Judson Tower (the tall tower you can see from the lake) - it takes 121 steps to get to the top but the view is worth it! You can get the key from the information center, crafts, beach volleyball, golf, and a beach.
--->If you’re looking to do some shopping, take a 20 minute drive east on hwy 23 to Ripon’s historic downtown, or head west on 23 to check out the Princeton Flea Market and antiquing.
--->There is a bike path around the lake (on side roads and some county highways) a route is in the annual Green Lake Tourist book. (We’ve provided a copy for your use.)
--->The closest grocery store is Crossroads just outside of downtown Green Lake on 23, or head further east on 23 to Ripon for Webster’s. (If it’s sweetcorn season, the farm stand on 23 right before you get to Ripon is the best.)
--->For the Golfers in the family:
**Less than a 5 minute drive west will bring you to The Golf Courses of Lawsonia featuring The Links, which is highlighted in America’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest. You’ll also find The Woodlands at Lawsonia, which features secluded tree-lined holes and plenty of wildlife, for another fantastic round of golf.
**Just under 10 minutes to the east will bring you to the histori Tuscumbia Golf Course, the oldest golf course in Wisconsin. Tuscumbia features an 18 hole course as well as a 9 hole executive course, which is perfect for families and kids just getting into the game, but provides a fun challenge even to experienced golfers.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 14

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Peter D.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Great stay for a group doing a golf trip at lawsonia. Plenty of room and outdoor availability, as well as privacy.

  • keith and camille s.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    This is our second time staying here and we will be back. Great location, Accommodates a big group nicely. Comfy beds and great spaces to hangout to play games. Owner very responsive.

  • Edward G.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Carter Cottage was a great place for our family to vacation. There was a fenced in yard for our dogs. The lakefront is beautiful. The cottage is close to town. It’s a comfortable, homey spot. The owners were wonderful and accommodating.

  • Lev S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    We enjoyed the Carter Cottage very much. It’s on a great piece of land with direct access to the lake. The home is equipped with everything you need and has plenty of common area seating for a large group. The very large screened porch was wonderful for morning coffee or evening cocktails. It was very warm during our stay and the second floor did not cool very much - it was significantly warmer than the first floor with A/C turned on. The kitchen is dated with original cabinets, etc., but everything worked well and we were comfortable there with our group of 15. Thank you!

  • Patricia L.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    It was our second summer at the Carter House and we plan to come again. It’s a great property, beautiful view, so peaceful. Great for the dogs with fenced yard.

  • cecily m.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    Carter Cottage has become an annual tradition for us! The property is gorgeous, the lake frontage and fenced yard are amazing and the house is so charming and comfortable. Plus, the hosts are very friendly and helpful. Can’t ask for more!

  • Patricia L.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    After many years my brother hosted a family reunion (not on this property) and some of us now out-of-state folks stayed at Carter Cottage. I grew up using Green Lake and the property was reminiscent of cottages rented many years ago. It was so nostalgic! Yes it’s an old house but it is very roomy and livable. The entire downstairs is spacious living areas with a magnificent screened porch with terrific views. The kitchen is small and dated but we found it quite efficient including the outside grill. The upstairs has the 4 bedrooms and all are a nice size. The property itself is beautiful and secluded from its neighbors. It is original and I feel unspoiled. Sitting outside in the mornings with coffee or afternoons with cocktails was divine. The yard is fenced and the dogs loved it. The boat dock served well as other family members dropped by for a visit. I absolutely plan to stay there again!

  • Keith S.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Terrific! Great house at a great location on a great lake! We hope to visit Carter Cottage again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Brenda V.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Carter Cottage was the perfect place for our vacation with our kids and grandkids. The house had plenty of room and was cozy at the same time. There was an amazing view of the lake from inside the house or out. The spacious fenced in back yard was a great area for our grandkids to play.

  • cecily m.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 12, 2024

    We love this property! The lake view is stunning, the property is gorgeous, the house is charming and the hosts are exceptional. Each year we stay a little longer and we’re already looking forward to next year!

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$1,183+
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