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5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun!

Cottage in Markesan with kitchen and furnished patio

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled in a Green Lake community, The Minnow cottage offers a modern retreat just one row off the lake. Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened-in porch or take in the fresh air on the new patio with table, chairs, fire pit and gas grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun!

Experience the beauty of Green Lake in this completely remodeled cottage! The Minnow is a 500 sq ft one-bedroom cottage that has been updated in 2022 and is waiting for you in 2025. Have the entire place to yourself!
Nestled in a Green Lake community, this cottage is just one row off the lake and offers all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Step inside to find a cozy and modern interior, complete with a brand-new beds, appliances, couch and more. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee on the screened-in porch or take in the fresh air on the new patio with table, chairs, fire pit, and gas grill.

We have a fenced-in yard, perfect for keeping kids and pets safe. The cottage is equipped with central air for hot days and a new furnace for cool nights, ensuring a comfortable stay no matter the weather.
Take a 5-minute walk to the beach or Reilly's Irish Pub, or launch your boat at the public landing 3 minutes away. Plus, parking is plentiful for anyone towing a boat at the cottage. Ice fishing is also a great past time in the area and xc skiing during the winter months. The Green Lake Conference Center is only 15 minutes away, and the charming town of Princeton, home to the world-famous flea market every Saturday May-Oct is only 10 minutes away.
Everything in the cottage has been carefully selected to make your experience on Green Lake unforgettable. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create lasting memories in this remodeled and super cozy get away.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

You must add your dog during booking and pay the fee upfront. Failure to do so will result in a $150 fee per our cleaning company.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dog fee is $50 at the time of booking. See Rule #1

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No crib.

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Markesan, WI

What's nearby

  • Green Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Friendship Beach - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Golf Courses of Lawsonia - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Green Lake Town Square - 15 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Thrasher Opera House - 16 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ice Bowl - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Norton's of Green Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Field Blend - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Green Lake and Dodge Memorial County Park. Wick Nature Preserve and Spring Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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5 Stars! Low rates for 2025 Winter Fun! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

curt g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing weekend

Was perfect cottage for best situation. I actually packed too much! This cozy cabin had everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest cottage near Green Lake!

Had a fabulous time! Cottage was equipped with everything! Fabulous location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Difficult to find at night.

Place was small yet cozy and clean. We didn't stay much as we were fishing all day.Loved the little extras, like travel size sundries provided as there is little shopping nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Perfect location with an abundance of silence!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot

Great place, neighborhood, and host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for a short weekend and it was wonderful

We previously had a cabin down the road and were extremely excited to stay close to such a familiar area. The cabin is walking distance to the water and Rileys bar which is why we picked this listing. Great place, thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W., Wauwatosa WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Cozy Cabin

Clean and cozy cabin with everything you need for a good time in green lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying at the Minnow

The place was perfect for my husband and I. The fenced in yard for the dogs was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake cabin.

This was a beautiful, clean and comfortable lake cabin. Our host thought of everything and was very open to communicating. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow is all I can say

It was a wonderful and very pleasant cottage with all the amenities of home and then some. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book this!!

Incredible stay in Green Lake! The owners thought if every single detail. I couldn’t believe all the wonderful perks this home had. It was like being at your own cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Funtastic!

We loved the Minnow cottage. The location was amazing , the size was perfect. The fenced yard a plus. It was wonderful. Will stay again for sure! Kate our host was superb and available for any questions we had. Thank you Kate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property and host

The good: Great location, walkable to a lakefront park. Quiet, pleasant neighborhood. Extremely well appointed. Clean. Comfortable bed. Large, fenced in yard with many outdoor amenities. Responsive and helpful host communication. The bad: Really, nothing. I'd be searching to come up with anything actually "bad". The verdict: I would happily stay here again, with no hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the best place ever!

My wife and I stayed at Kate's place with our dog over the holiday weekend and it was everything you could imagine - this place is amazing! The entire property is stocked with everything you need - from cookware, to linens, games, a fire pit - a huge fenced in property for kids/dogs to run around in and everything you could imagine - it's just such a wonderful place to stay. Kate is super responsive and kind - any questions that we had were answered in a super prompt time. The property itself is clean and comfortable, we felt right at home. We enjoyed our time at the sandy beach near the property, the walks around the area were peaceful and the locals around the area were so kind. We cannot wait to be back again - one of the best places you can stay in the area and such a fantastic spot! Looking forward to the next time we're there! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, Comfy, and Relaxing "Mini"

I'm a senior and stayed at this comfy little cottage with my little dog. Beautiful hydrangeas around the front of the house and a lovely patio highlight the fenced property. Inside it was spotless, comfortably furnished, and the host thought of everything you would need to prepare a meal, watch television, read a book, or enjoy a barbecue on the patio. I slept well, and my dog enjoyed the yard so much that it was hard to get him back inside. The host left a bottle of wine, snacks, coffee K-cups, and plenty of fresh drinking water- greatly appreciated since the tap water has a lot of iron in it. Neighbors are nice and friendly, and I felt very safe at all times. The fish fry at Reilly's was a treat as well as fresh baked goods that I bought at the bakery in Princeton- both businesses recommended by the host. The lake was only a few minutes walk away and the water was clear and inviting. I highly recommend a short drive to the county park nearby, where there is a beach, boat launch, and picnic benches. If you are looking for some time to relax and reset, this is the place for you to be in early Fall. I highly recommend the Minnow and I am planning to return. It was the nicest, cleanest, most comfortable rental I have ever stayed in, and I've rented quite a few. Very dog friendly, too! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

I can’t complain. The location was great. It was set up for everything we needed. I would recommend this place. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, perfect for my husband and I. They had some little extras left out for us, water in the refrigerator. We had a very nice relaxing long weekend, nice quiet area. Hosts were very easy to communicate with.We will be returning next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage, great location!

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Minnow for our girls getaway. The property was in a great location, extremely clean, the amenities were great and we can’t wait to go back! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Minnow

Despite 3 days of rain for our 3 day VRBO getaway, the Minnow stayed afloat! Our dog loved it just as much as we did since she had the entire fenced in yard to herself! All the amenities listed were available and the cozy cottage was quite comfortable. It was a great pick!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

We loved everything about our stay! The cottage was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The host was very helpful. We appreciated all the extra touches that made the stay fun and relaxing. The neighborhood was great, and we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Connie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minnow

Really enjoyed my stay. I would have rated as Excellent however the toilet innards probably need to be changed. I had to fix the toilet so it would flush. All good as I know how to do it. Just a suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Minnow

Very cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

Cabin had everything we needed for a great weekend! Would stay here again if we're in Green Lake area - highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Perfect spot/size for the two of us. Had everything we needed! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024