The Retreat on Lake Michigan Spectacular 6 bd/4bth 4000 sqft

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$573 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The best revenge for hard work is harder relaxation, and the ideal getaway is The Retreat, perfect escape from the hustle, bustle, and loud noises of big-city life or for family, friends, partners, and work members to wind down and relax.

Nestled atop a bluff between Chicago and Milwaukee, The Retreat is an elegantly modern 2-story, 6 bedroom, 4 full bathroom, 4000 sq. ft. home on a ½ acre and 150' of pure unobstructed Lake Michigan tranquility.

Let the splendid sunrise be your wake-up call and Orion and Cassiopeia entertain you from the heavens at night. You will never get tired of listening to the waves crashing in or gazing at the moon shimmering upon the vastness of the lake. It comfortably sleeps 12 people and features the following:

- Full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wine cooler
- Outdoor hot tub for up to 6-7 people (CLOSED FROM END OF NOVEMBER THRU MARCH)
- Stairway to deck at bottom of bluff (ACCESS TO LAKE BLOCKED OFF)
- 1 fire pit
- 9' professional-size pool table
- Ping pong table and treadmill are garage
- Universal gym in basement
- Weber stainless steel gas BBQ grill
- 5 fireplaces (1 wood-burning in living room, 3 gas, & 1 wood-burning outdoor). Gas fireplaces will be disabled during summer months)
- Volleyball/Golf/Badminton net
- Enclosed patio
- Fishing (temporary fishing permit required)
- Ramp in garage for wheelchair access
- Level 2 EV charger with J1772 plug; Tesla adapter supplied.
- All mattresses and bed pillows protected with anti-dust mite sheets & covers
- 1 small pet up to 40 LBS allowed with additional $200 for pet cleaning, lawn repair & maintenance fee. Guests must disclose they are bringing a pet or there will be a $400 penalty if pet hair is found.

The bedding breakdown for 6 bedrooms are:

1- Master bedroom: 1 king
2- 2nd floor 2nd bedroom: 2 queens
3- 2nd floor 3rd bedroom: 1 king
4- 1st floor big bedroom: 2 queens
5- 1st floor small bedroom: 1 twin
6- Basement bedroom: 1 queen & 1 sleeper sofa

*DISCLOSURE: 2 exterior Ring cameras: 1 on front door and 1 facing driveway. 1 Amazon Alexa device in family room. Simply unplug if you don't want to use Alexa.

Guest will be provided with keypad code within 48 hours prior to arrival that matches the last 4 digits of their cellphone number. This code will only be valid during your reservation dates.

The retreat is located near the following sites:

- 5 minutes to golf course, public beach, Forest Preserve, and park with 3 playgrounds.
- 15 minutes to Racine & Kenosha Art museum and downtown area- 10 minutes to shopping centers.
- 20 minutes to Recplex water park for boating, canoeing, swimming, etc.
- 45 minutes to downtown Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Key Lime Cove water park and Great America.
- 60 minutes to Chicago.

The # 1 rule is to enjoy yourselves. There are no unreasonable house rules like other home owners might impose but I do request the following:

1- No smoking in the house but smoking permitted in patio area.
2- No loud music, yelling, screaming, or cursing loudly outdoors which neighbors have complained about in the past.
3- No jumping on the furniture which could cause damage.
4- No food or beverages inside hot tub.
5- Clean hot tub with pole net and BBQ grill with brush before vacating.
6- Bring trash bins to pick up area by Thursday night for Friday morning pick-up.

I do post notes around the house to let guests know what or how to use something.

Off-season rates (Jan-Feb) start at:

Weekend: starting at $750 for up to 3 nights.
Weekly: starting at $1650

Fees:

- $250 cleaning/laundry fee.

Extra Fees:

- $200 smoking of any kind inside the house.

- $200 per pet/pet hair cleaning/landscape repair fee up to 40 LBS only. This pays for deep pet cleaning fee in case the next group has allergies and lawn repair from pets. ***You must disclose of any pets so we can hire extra cleaning help or there is a $400 non-disclosure pet fee.***

- $75 droppings/urine fee incurred if you don't clean up and/or leave pet waste bags inside the home so please clean up after your pet and throw away pet waste bags outside.

- $75 hot tub draining/cleaning/refilling/heating fee will be assessed for 3-night reservations if water is left cloudy or murky. This fee is waived for longer reservations. No eating, drinking, or smoking inside hot tub allowed. Before and after pictures will be sent as proof so there are no misunderstandings. Please note this is a cleaning fee and NOT a usage fee.

- $75 cleaning for any confetti or glitter.

- $75 cleaning for any liquids or food on area rug or mattresses.

*CAVEAT: The Retreat cannot be used for loud outdoor events, wild parties, or weddings. The outdoor city noise ordinance is from sunset until 6 AM. All occupants must keep outdoor noise level and activities to a minimum during these hours. Use of outdoor hot tub is not permitted after sunset and large fire pit is not permitted after 11 PM, but use of small fire pit is permitted at all times.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • 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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4000 Sq Ft (372 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hunting Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Chelsey W.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    Beautiful views! Check in and out was very simple and communication with the host was great. We planned a dinner at the Hobnob which was less than a mile down the road. A terrific stay!

  • debarge j.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2026

    Stayed Mar 23, 2026

    This property was absolutely amazing, and the views were incredible. Everything was very clean, well-organized, and exactly as described. The property manager, Dan, made sure we were taken care of throughout our stay and checked in on us to ensure we had everything we needed.This is definitely a location I would recommend to my family and friends—and I’ll definitely be coming back!

  • Larke C.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    We loved how everything was labeled with explanation of how it’s used. The view was fantastic! The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.

  • Pat N.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Amazing views & sun rises. Great area for large group to eat & hang out. Dan responded quickly to questions.

  • Erick B.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2026

    Stayed Jan 22, 2026

    We had an amazing stay at Dan’s place! The house is spacious, beautiful, and incredibly comfortable—perfect for relaxing and spending quality time together. The pool table was a great bonus, and the home had everything we needed to feel right at home. We celebrated my birthday here with my friends and my girlfriend, and it couldn’t have been a better setting. Dan was a great host and very accommodating throughout our stay. Highly recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for a memorable spot near Lake Michigan.

  • jenny g.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    The home was fantastic. Everything we needed was available. Comfortable and clean. Terrific spaces for seating, eating, playing, cooking, relaxing and taking in amazing views. Dan was so great ensuring we were all set up for watching the game when we got there - very helpful generally.

  • Robert J.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay. It was a wonderful house. Great home for a large group. We would highly recommend this house.

  • Pat N.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    The view is incredible. Great areas for family to congregate. Kitchen has excellent quality appliances and is well stocked.

  • Jane K.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    The balcony view was amazing. We really enjoyed the sunrises.

  • William K.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    We stay at Dan’s place every year. It’s likely one of the best Vrbo’s in the country

  • Jane M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    It was the most beautiful property with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Everything we needed was at the facility. We will definitely be booking next year and the year after. For over 10 years my sisters and I have come to Kenosha for our birthdays. We have always stayed at a hotel and this year decided to find a lake house. After staying here we will never go back to a hotel again.

  • Patrick K.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Our second time with our siblings get together. . Great location. Lovely house. All the amenities. Great host. Would highly recommend.

  • Ed C.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Great weekend, thank you for the space!

  • Jeffrey H.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The house was as advertised, it was beautiful and spacious. The house had everything we wanted and needed to make our trip awesome. Thanks for a great weekend!

  • Ben P.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    The property is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures, and is extremely well and thoughtfully maintained. Instructions for the use of the home are everywhere, they provided useful supplies down to spare toothbrushes, and we had a wonderful stay.

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    The house was a great place for our family of nine to relax and spacious enough for us to have our own rooms.

  • Matt G.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Beautiful view, wonderful house. Great morings with coffee on balcony!!

  • Joanne J.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    Nice experience overall. Beach was not crowded. Great ocean views. Clean property. Friendly staff.

  • Doug E.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Pictures don’t do it justice. Stunning views. Roomy, well appointed. We’ll 100% be returning.

  • Carrie M.

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    What an incredible stay! The house was clean and organized. The open floor plan had lots of good spaces for family to gather. The views and property overall was beautiful!

  • Teagan B.

    Submitted Mar 5, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    This house is located on a beautiful cliff over the lake! Our team really enjoyed the openness of the property and everything it comes with. Would recommend!

  • Adam R.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    This property is a TRUE GEM! The views and open-spaced layouts are amazing. The amenities are countless and plentiful; all that you'd want. No matter the season, this is a must stay. Everything was beautiful, clean, organized, well communicated, and just plain easy. A exemplary. Awesome Host. I will definitely be returning every year!

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Property was very clean on arrival. Views were amazing. Property was exactly as pictured and stated. Kitchen stocked well with proper equipment and high end appliances.

  • John O.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    I booked this property for a reunion with some old friends, with the intention that we would be spending a lot of time hanging out. This property was perfect for that -- lots of beds and bathrooms. A beautiful view of the lake from the main living area and two of the bedrooms. Lots of amenities/activities including a pool table, ping pong, a fire pit, etc. But perhaps the best feature was the openness of the kitchen/dining room/pool table/family room, which meant that you feel connected to everyone in the house even if you are doing different things. The house itself was very clean and the check-in/check-out process was very easy and reasonable. Despite being near a busy street, the house itself is set back off a shared driveway so there is a lot of privacy and minimal streeet noise. And the owner was very responsive in all communications. I’d highly recommend this house to anyone traveling to the Kenosha area, but especially to anyone looking to spend quality time with their travel group.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Lovely well appointed home. Very functional kitchen. Great lakefront outdoor area w commanding views

  • Nic A.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This place is great. Totally lives up to the amazing photos. Plenty of room to to and find quiet spots. Well maintained and great communication with host. Would definitely go back for more!!

  • John M.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This home has everything you need to make life time memories with your family. We have come here multiple times and everyone loves it.

  • Ceil A.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    The lake was a big draw, along with six bedrooms. We love to check out the town, shop a little, hike and eat lunch out, spending the rest of the time being together and playing games. Plenty of room in the house, with a beautiful view. Enjoyed watching the sunrise both on the deck and patio.

  • Nancy G.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    The view is beautiful and the home is lovely and well equipped. We will certainly stay here again. It is perfect for a family reunion with lots to do. The home is clean and stocked with most everything you might need besides your clothes, food and beverages. The property manager is attentive and responsive. The location is top notch.

  • William K.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    You will not find a better situation. Fantastic place. Well worth it.

  • Edwin L.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    The house was very beautiful with high end furnishings. Kitchen was well stock with coffee, paper products and cooking ingredients. Games and over 100 DVD. The view of lake Michigan was spectacular as were the sunrises. Outdoor high end gass grill , 2-fifire .

  • Linda Z.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Our extended family loved the house and our vacation in Kenosha.

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$401+
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