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Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

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West Bend, WI
  • Shalom Wildlife
    8 min drive
  • Kettle Moraine State Forest
    11 min drive
  • Ozaukee County Pioneer Village
    13 min drive
  • West Bend, WI (ETB-West Bend Municipal)
    15 min drive

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The price is CA $14,022
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CA $16,033 total
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3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Lake House

About the area

West Bend

On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Shalom Wildlife and 6 miles (10 km) of Kettle Moraine State Forest with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Eisenbahn State Trail and St. Agnes Historic Convent and School.
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What's nearby

  • Shalom Wildlife - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ozaukee County Pioneer Village - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Sunburst Ski Area - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Kettle Moraine Ice Center - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Washington County Fair Grounds - 23 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Fond du Lac, WI (FLD-Fond du Lac County) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stony Hill Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gary's Place - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Great Outdoors Supper Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Al's Hideout - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sal's Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake.

Enjoy your stay at the Yahr House located on the shores of Erler Lake!

The Yahr House is located in Leonard J. Yahr County Park. All of the county park amenities are available to Yahr House occupants. Enjoy Erler Lake and the public beach area. Trails are available for all seasons. Children will have fun on both playground areas located very near the Yahr House.

A fire pit is provided in the backyard along with many picnic tables and ample room for backyard activities. Large parking area offers ample room for cars, trucks and snowmobiles during your stay.

Washington County's Leonard J. Yahr County Park, opened August 14, 2007. Owned by the Carl Erler family since the late 1800's, the property was used as a sawmill that was eventually converted into a sulfur match factory in the late 1870's. In 1943, when Leonard and Ruth Yahr retained ownership, portions of the land were used as a dairy farm and later, as an apple orchard. The property was donated in 1999 by the Leonard J. Yahr family to the Washington County Planning and Parks Department for use as a County Park.

Located along the north shore of Erler Lake in the Town of Farmington, the 38 acre County Park provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

Park amenities include:
Swimming Beach (no lifeguard provided)
Fishing Pier
Lakefront Picnic Area
Canoe and kayak rental
Carry-in Only Boat Launch - no fee required
Playground Equipment
Heated Flush Restroom
Hiking Trail
Prairie Area

Property manager

Samantha Murray

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautifully Restored Lake House Shores Erler Lake West Bend
Beautifully Restored Lake Shores Erler Lake West Bend
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Beautifully Restored Lake House on the Shores of Erler Lake

Beautifully restored lake house on the shores of Erler Lake. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 200 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness
SAL
Had a great weekend exploring the park, West Bend, and Lake Michigan. The Yahr House was just the right size for our family of ten. Could have used a few additional kitchen linens and washcloths to go with the towels. Thank you for a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
stayed at the property for my daughter’s wedding which was 1.5 miles to Orchard Valley acres! So that worked out great groomsman were able to get ready there and take beautiful pictures down by the lake! And it was dog friendly which we had no one to watch cause of a family wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
west bend stay
It was a nice location with plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Large home with a lot of warmth and character in a beautiful park close to a beach. Quiet and peaceful. Clean. Enjoyed the grill and fire pit. Hope to stay here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erler Lake House
This was a very nice, comfortable place to stay. Lots of space, and wonderful property overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice enough, nothing more
Home was very clean; we were grateful for that with kids running around all areas, sitting/playing on the ground, etc. Home kind of misses that comfy, inviting feeling once you get upstairs. You kind of get the feeling that this was an afterthought or like an obligatory money maker. I don’t mean that rudely by any stretch; it just feels like a non-priority, especially when you need assistance but no one is there to respond, or you’re not sure who to contact at which hours, etc. I guess that’s what happens when it’s not a sole owner managing it, so just go into it with the mentality that you’re likely on your own for the duration of your stay. Disappointed to have the expectation of a cleaning checklist for checkout, which baffles me when we pay for the rental *and* a large fee on top of that. In sum, I guess I hoped for a little “more” for what we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieta T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Nice quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake lounging
Despite the weather on Saturday night we had a great time just taking it easy .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The cabin was absolutely wonderful. It had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. Clean towels for showers and clean beds made up like you were at a hotel. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accessibility
We were extremely pleased with the wheelchair accessibility of the house and property. An added bonus was the gorgeous sunsets from the front. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick J., Inver Grove Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
What a stay!
My family and I took advantage of your beautiful property for our Wisconsin vacation. We have done this for 3 years now. One year we stayed in Port, another in Sheboygan and this year in West Bend and at Erler Lake. And by all accounts this was by far our best stay! The beach was wonderful, the property itself was great with lots of room for playtime, camp fires and cookouts. the insides were just as advertised, spacious, friendly and comfortable. We will be back maybe as early as this winter! Thank you,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and home
This property was perfect for our stay. Lots of room for everyone, huge space for the kids to run, close to the beach and walking trails. We were able to grill out with friends and utilize all the picnic tables and outdoor space. Property was clean and well kept. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Was in town for funeral. Was great place to gather with family. Right in park so was nice to go for a walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter at the lake
This is our second visit to this peaceful lake house. Enjoyed the time spent with family and found the house clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Martina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicer if we could get in and out of the lot
Nice property and spacious. We received a call the day prior to check in stating the parking might not be plowed all the time , but it would get plowed (we came in a winter storm). Well, we came and there were drifts and no passage to get into the house-thank God we brought a shovel. We called the park manager and he said he would do his best to get it plowed overnight. That didn't happen and even with a 4 wheel drive truck, we got stuck several times the next morning. Finally, later morning we got plowed out. We traveled 8 hours and had a timed event in the morning which I told them about that we came for, so it not being plowed led to much extra stress and work on our part. Unable to get a hold of anyone else. Made the best of the weekend, but that added stress where we should not have had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house was, especially the location, was very unique as it is located inside park grounds. The house was very clean upon arrival, and the amenities were great. But what was so helpful for us, was the handicap accessibility. We have a completely wheelchair bound disabled son, and this house actually had a ramp to get in. So extremely helpful. The ONLY thing that was a problem was that the television did not work because the ROKU device was broken. We thought perhaps it was a battery problem, we bought new batteries, but it still did not work. So...we were rendered to watching tv on our tiny phone screens, which was difficult for my son. But other than that, I would totally recommend this property. It was our very first time ever using a VRBO property over a hotel, as I was alway nervous about how handicap accessible a rental house would be. This was SO much more relaxing and spacious for us than being in a hotel room. The property manager was very helpful to answer our questions prior to coming, also.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
It was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a family Thanksgiving
thank you for sharing this lovely home, the four of us enjoyed Thanksgiving, a needed retreat. the house was well outfit for cooking, and the games/puzzles were a plus. we loved the lake view and the special touches around the home. comfy beds, perfect location. we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Girls' Weekend Retreat
Four of us gathered here for a girls' weekend and it was lovely. The wheelchair accommodations were superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Gals weekend
Great weekend. Beautiful setting and nice amenities. Cleanliness average.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Bozeman, MT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend wedding
3 Generations arrived for a 3 day weekend wedding nearby. We loved having the house and Erler Lake to retreat to in between wedding events. It was perfect for us with games and puzzles for the kids, an easy walk to the lake for a swim or playtime and the window air conditioners were a plus as the temperatures rose. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
This property was perfect for our needs. My daughter's wedding was at a church in West Bend with reception at Foundry 45 in Kewauskum. We had rehearsal night open house out here Friday night. At the most people we slept 9 comfortably in the house. Downstairs open floor plan kept all of us engaged. Downstairs bedroom and bath are handicap accessible. You can tell its an older house in process of refurburshing. Stairs to second floor as well as upstairs hall are narrow. Plenty of parking was an added bebfit. There is no direct lake access from house. The pictures of beach, park shelter, docks, are all park pictures, a short walk down the hill from house. Guests that did go down the hill said park is very nice, good beach and clear water. Yes, we would rent this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Nichole W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We've stayed at this property multiple times over the last few years and have always enjoyed our time. However, we found the property to be run down and dirty compared to previous stays. It appeared the counters had not been wiped down or the floor swept between occupants and the door handle to the fridge was filthy. Handles on the fridge and the dryer were broken and poorly taped back together and the washer did not fill properly. Considering the nightly cost of the house, the check out list of things occupants need to do before leaving, and the cleaning fee, the property should have looked far better than it did.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yahr Park
Nice home with ample room to have guests over at a beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Lake Cottage
This cottage is basic but comfortable. And Erler lake has some nice bass if you want to fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023