Quiet Cove Lake House, Fireplace and Fire Pit

Lakefront home for 10 on a quiet, no-motor cove inside the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Two kayaks and a canoe launch from the backyard, a fire pit sits at the water's edge, and a screened porch with string lights looks out over the cove. Built in 2025 with 4 bedrooms including a loft and 2.5 baths, it's made for two families or three generations. The Whitewater Lake boat launch is a quarter mile away, the Scenic Ridge beach is a 10-minute walk, and the Ice Age Trail is 10 minutes out. Quiet hours: 22:00 to 09:00. Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: Additional House Rules Maximum occupancy is 10 guests. Only registered guests may stay overnight. The primary guest must be at least 25 and present for the entire stay. No parties or events. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Please keep outdoor noise down out of respect for neighbors. No smoking or vaping anywhere inside the home. No pets. Park only in designated spots. Don't park on the lawn or block the road or neighboring driveways. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times near the water. Swimming and water use are at your own risk. No lifeguard is on duty. Only use fire pits in the designated area. Never leave a fire unattended, and fully put it out before going inside. Keep grills away from the house and railings, and turn off the propane after use. Don't move furniture between rooms. Bring outdoor furniture and cushions inside during storms. Don't take towels, linens or indoor items outside or down to the water. Keep doors closed and locked when you're away from the home. No fireworks. Report any damage or issues right away so we can fix them quickly. THE HOUSE Chapel Cove was built in 2025 with the water in mind: a bright, open great room on the main floor, a walk-out lower level made for hanging out, and a screened porch that becomes everyone's favorite spot after dark. • Floor-to-ceiling windows over the cove and a gas fireplace • Kitchen with a quartz island (seats 4), gas range and coffee station • Dining table for 8 by the windows • Main deck off the kitchen with a gas grill and outdoor dining • Screened porch with string lights and a cedar ceiling, off the primary suite • No-step entry on the main level • Wi-Fi fast enough for video calls and streaming in every room • Pack ’n Play and high chair provided WHERE EVERYONE SLEEPS (sleeps 10) Built for two families or a multigenerational group: the primary suite on the main level, kids in the bunk room downstairs, and a den where the teenagers can disappear. Four bedrooms including a loft, spread across three levels so the group has room to spread out. • Primary bedroom (main floor): king bed, opens to the screened porch; private bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower and grab bars • Loft (upstairs): twin trundle that works as two twins or one king, plus a desk with a water view. It has a door, but the openings to the great room below close with drapes rather than walls, so expect some sound and light from the main floor. • Queen bedroom (lower level): sliding doors to the lower deck • Bunk room (lower level): two sets of bunks, four twins • Den (lower level): queen sleeper sofa, smart TV, beverage bar with mini fridge and microwave • Bathrooms: 2 full baths plus a half bath on the main floor OUTSIDE The lower level walks straight out to a covered deck, and from there it's a short walk across the lawn to the shoreline. • Two kayaks, a canoe and life jackets for all ages. The boats and the dock are put away for winter starting November 1. • Shoreline fire pit with stump seating • Covered lower deck with lounge chairs and a table for 6 • Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach • Cornhole, croquet and pickleball • Deer, turtles, herons and sandhill cranes are regular visitors Chapel Cove isn’t only a summer house. Fall brings color on the Ice Age Trail and quiet mornings on the cove; in winter the state forest grooms trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, Alpine Valley is 24 minutes away for downhill, and the gas fireplace and soaking tub are waiting when you get back. ABOUT THE WATER The cove at the house is non-motorized, which is exactly why it's so quiet. It's a roughly 9-acre cove on the south end of Whitewater Lake, joined to the main lake by culverts under a land bridge, so boats can't pass between the two. • On the cove: kayaks, canoes and paddleboards only, with good fishing right off the shoreline (bring a pole) • Whitewater Lake: the public boat launch is a quarter mile away for boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and walleye, pike and bass fishing. Trailer your own boat or rent one at Scenic Ridge. • Beach: the Scenic Ridge beach is a 10-minute walk, with guest passes included. The cove itself is for paddling and fishing. The state forest's public beach is a short drive. The entire home is yours. The garage is locked and not available to guests. Free parking in the driveway. . Chapel Cove sits inside the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Southern Unit, with trails, lakes and small towns all within a short drive. Drive times below are approximate. RIGHT NEARBY • Scenic Ridge Campground: 10-minute walk. Beach, snack bar, inflatable water course and boat rentals, with guest passes included • Whitewater Lake public boat launch: 1/4 mile • Natureland Park: 1 mile, easy family trails under tall pines • Whitewater Lake Recreation Area, Ice Age Trail and Rice Lake Nature Trail: about 10 minutes TOWNS, DINING & GROCERIES • Downtown Whitewater and UW-Whitewater: 16 minutes (groceries and restaurants) • Delavan: 17 minutes • Elkhorn: 19 minutes • East Troy: 26 minutes (historic village square) • Lake Geneva: 32 minutes (downtown, the Riviera and Geneva Lake) THINGS TO DO • Alpine Valley Resort and Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy: 24 minutes. Skiing in winter, concerts in summer • Old World Wisconsin, Eagle: 26 minutes. Living-history museum • Kettle Moraine State Forest headquarters, Eagle: 26 minutes. Trail maps and more of the forest's hiking HOSPITALS • Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn: 23 minutes • Fort Memorial Hospital, Fort Atkinson: 27 minutes The guest notebook in the house lists the restaurants locals actually use. • The cove at the house joins Whitewater Lake only through culverts under a land bridge, so boats can't reach the main lake from here. Bringing a boat, jet ski or ski gear? Use the Whitewater Lake public launch a quarter mile away. • The loft has a door, but its openings to the great room are closed by drapes, not walls • Starter supplies (toiletries, paper goods and coffee) are stocked for the first 2 to 3 days • Early check-in and late checkout are subject to the cleaning schedule. Request them through the guest portal link in your welcome email. • Guest ID is collected per Wisconsin STR law (Airbnb-approved). • All guests must sign our guest agreement before check-in.