Serenity
Not your grandfather's cottage!

Why Serenity?

Why drive hours and hours to go "Up North"? And after all that driving in search of that elusive tranquility, you discover you've rented some musty old cabin full of cobwebs and weird smells. "Is there a dead squirrel in the rafters?" you wonder. "When was the last time somebody washed these sheets?"

We've all been there.

Now it's time for you to try Serenity Cottage where the peace and quiet of quiet Lake Sinissippi are just one hour's drive from Milwaukee.

This 3-bedroom year-round, air conditioned lake home is the weekend retreat of Greg, an internet consultant and realtor, and Brooke, a filmmaker. The small town of Hustisford offered them a refuge from their busy lives without having to drive too far from the city. Over the past few years, they've transformed Serenity into a comfortable hideaway filled with original art, funky décor and a friendly ambience.

The property features 100 feet of lakefront, but Serenity's most striking characteristic is its private little island where you can nap on a hammock under the shade of a magnificent Weeping Willow Tree. Serenity Island can be reached by footbridge (shown here, and lit at night) or - for the more adventurous - by rowboat! At night, roast marshmallows either on the island's fire pit or the one located "on the mainland".

BEDROOMS: Each bedroom has a different personality. All have newer beds outfitted with hypoallergenic mattress pads and pillow protectors beneath comfortable linens.

On the SECOND FLOOR, we have the LAKE VIEW ROOM and the CORNFIELD ROOM. The CORNFIELD ROOM, painted a soft terra cotta, is equipped with two twin beds under cozy antique chenille bedspreads, a desk, and a blonde mahogany chest of drawers.

The LAKE VIEW ROOM, with its violet hues, offers an exceptionally comfortable Sealy Posturpedic Queen Sized bed, and a wide blonde mahogany dresser. It's also where we store our telescope, which you're welcome to use for stargazing. Both rooms have ample closets.

On the first floor, the BRIDGE VIEW ROOM is located just across from the bathroom. Its closet is filled with extra towels and blankets. With its deep burgundy walls, room-darkening curtains, firm pillow-top Queen-Sized bed and jewel-toned linens, this is the place to get a good night's rest or take an afternoon snooze.

All the bedrooms have ceiling fans to insure your comfort during those warm summer nights.

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HOUSE DÉCOR & FEATURES:

Brooke and Greg decided to go with soft pastel colors throughout most of the house. It's not typical Wisconsin cottage décor, but it's part of what make Serenity Cottage, well, serene! The entire house is filled with a combination of antiques and rummage sale finds.

The Entertainment Center is stocked with VHS tapes, DVDs, games, a multiple CD player, and coffee table books. There are also plenty of paperbacks, hard cover books and magazine for you to read. Feeling inspired by all the art? You can try your hand at drawing with the art kit and paper we've provided. And don't forget to explore your autobiographical writing talents by telling your stories in our Cottage Journal. Just in case you can't truly leave the world behind, we have wireless high-speed internet access. Just bring your laptop; it will even work in the yard.

The Living Room has a pull out sofa bed, just in case you need more sleeping accommodations. The Dining Room table, when it's fully extended with its two leaves, can seat 8 people comfortably. Both the Living and Dining Rooms have sliding glass doors that lead to the patio for al fresco dining and relaxation.

Although the kitchen isn't very large, it is well stocked with pots, pans, a dishwasher, microwave, new fridge and smooth-top stove and all the seasonings you'll need to make gourmet meals. If grilling is more your speed, there's a propane gas grill waiting for you on the patio.

CONTACT US!

We've tried to think of everything you might need for a most enjoyable stay at Serenity Cottage. And every year, something is different. Please feel free to call or email us for more information!
- Brooke & Greg

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW
If you're looking for a party lake in a touristy town, this cottage on Lake Sinissippi probably isn't for you. But if you're yearning for a quiet atmosphere (with the exception of the 4th of July!) where you can reconnect with nature, with yourself and with your family, then this might just be the perfect vacation spot for you.

Call 414-367-9262 for more info