We rented both houses. See my extensive review included at the sister house. The houses are well equipped, clean, and have a beautiful setting on Powers Lake. Especially enjoyed the large patio, with spectacular views of the lake, and plenty of seating. Check in simple, and Helena was a great host, and very responsive to our few needs. We would highly recommend eith of these houses! Thanks Helena

Plenty of room! Kitchen accessories could use a bit of an upgrade ( baking pans were over used) sharp knives need holder not just thrown in drawers. Dangerous very sharp just laying in large drawers. No soaps or detergents, toliet paper in bathrooms provided. Be sure to shop ahead of your visit. Found the property to be visually nice but water access was a workout. Lots of stairs with a steep grade to lake. Must be able to climb! All in all, it was a good week for us and house was comfortable. Bring beach towels! Maintenance crew was very pleasant and prompt with issues that needed attention. Suggestion, might want to get a trash compactor! Garbage is a real problem. Enjoyed our week!

The lawn areas down by the water and around the house need attention. As far as the sandy beach it consisted of one step leading to the water. NO actual sandy beach for children to play on, I have pictures to prove it. Rocking chairs are in desperate need of painting. Every time you sat in one you were picking off paint chips. The fireplace in the eating area had burned wood in it and had a horrible odor. We had nine adults and 3 children and upon our arrival the ONE garbage can was 3/4 full. We arrived Friday and the garbage pickup wasn't until Monday. Our house rules stated if you produce huge amounts of garbage take the extra garbage home with you, REALLY!. The owner needs to have garbage pick up more than once a week for that amount of guests. It also lists the boat house as sleeping accommodations but has no bathroom! Not worth the money.

This property is hands down the best vacation rental there is in Wisconsin !! The house is always super clean, all appliances work well, the rooms are spacious, the decor is nice and welcoming, and it has the most incredible outdoor patio/backyard/dock area. My family comes up to Powers Lake at least once a summer and we book for as long as we possibly can (multiple weeks at a time). The owner knows everyone around the lake and can get you great recommendations on rental boats, restaurants, etc. The outdoor area has plenty of room for kids to enjoy games, barbecuing, and of course - the beautiful lake! We spend hours on the dock in comfy chairs hanging out with friends and family. The house also has a fun water trampoline that the kids love. There is also a boathouse to use that has additional rooms, couches, and a fridge to keep beverages and food cold. The house is located on the bay of Powers Lake, so it is very tranquil for swimming and canoeing. The fishing off the dock is also very fun if that’s something of interest. One of my favorite things is the amount of outdoor seating that the owner has. There’s 3-4 areas for guests outside to spend time, making this a perfect location for big groups and for extra family/friends to come visit. The inside of the home is huge with a beautiful, newly renovated kitchen. We cook a lot of meals here so this is really perfect for those looking to cook at home. The beds are all very comfortable and bathrooms are clean. The basement has yet another huge area of couches for hanging out - and a pool table for guests to play and have fun! Our latest stay was a quick NYE 4 day vacation. The owner was super easy to get into contact with and she has everything ready for us when we arrived. Also, if we ever needed anything additional (towels, service, etc), she has staff nearby that can come within the hour to take care of everything. Based on how much we love it during the summer time, we figured this house would be perfect for a winter getaway with a built in sledding hill and close proximity to skiing - and we were right! I’ve stayed all over Wisconsin, and this is really my favorite vacation rental I’ve experienced over my 20 years of going up there. Thank you so much for all of our amazing stays, and we look forward to many more!

Once again an absolutely fantastic time was had by all. This is not the first time we stayed at one of these sister villas and it definitely won’t be the last. This time was fall time so we didn’t do all the water based activities we’d normally do in the summertime. However, that didn’t diminish the stay. The house is so well appointed with all the amenities from kitchenware, serving platters etc… to easily put on a big spread for all. The downstairs “billiards” room/bar area was a favorite hang out for all ages. We had lots of choices to either hang out in large groups or break off into smaller groups throughout the property. The covered veranda was a favorite spot of mine in the evenings and to have dinner on. Everything about our stay went very smoothly from initial booking to check out. We look forward to future trips there. Some of our group drove up from Chicagoland and some flew in to O’Hare, either way it was such a quick short drive but felt like we were so far away from all the hustle& bustle!

Working with the property manager was a challenge before arriving. Finally got the arrival info with a lot of extra rules. You will need to bring your own beach towels, wash clothes, and face towels. Never have heard of a property not offering wash clothes and face towels. (They only provide bath towels for you in the house.) Also you will need to bring your own propane for the barbecue grill. Other than that the house was average.

The mattresses on most beds need replacing. The garbage situation is woefully inadequate for this many people. The lower floor bedroom has a severe mildew smell, as well as a mildew/mold stain on the ceiling. The lower level bath has no toilet seat cover, Most doors squeak and many don't close completely. Several door handles are loose. Also, the crisper drawer in the fridge was badly cracked and unusable. Whoever is supposed to manage this for the owner is NOT doing his job. When he finally called back he said he had just gotten off a plane. Someone should be at the property for check in and available to answer questions. The owner always returned emails but no one seemed to be available to solve problems. We had a great time largely because of the neighbors fireworks competitions and the ambiance of the lake.

Our family of 16 has been vacationing together in the summer for years, including a number of visits to Wisc. This was one of the best places we’ve visited. Lots of indoor and outdoor gathering places, comfortable sleeping arrangements, a nice dock to swim from and a really clean and quiet lake.