Chapel Cove Waterfront Home near Whitewater Lake

Summary:

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.



The Space:

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 its own body of water and does not connect to Whitewater Lake by boat.

• 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.

• Swimming: at the Scenic Ridge beach, a 10-minute walk, with guest passes included. The cove itself is for paddling and fishing, not swimming. The state forest's public beach is a short drive.



Guest Access:

The entire home is yours. The garage is locked and not available to guests. Free parking in the driveway.



The Neighborhood:

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.



Getting Around:

You'll need a car; there's no public transit in the area. The kayaks and canoe stay on the cove. For motorboats, jet skis or ski gear, use the Whitewater Lake public launch a quarter mile away.



Other Things to Note:

• The cove at the house is its own body of water and does not connect to Whitewater Lake by boat. Bringing a boat, jet ski or ski gear? Use the Whitewater Lake public launch a quarter mile away.

• A rental agreement is emailed after booking and must be signed before check-in instructions are released

• 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.



Interaction with Guests:

Chapel Cove is professionally managed by VRP Partners, a local property management team. Check-in instructions arrive before your stay. We're reachable by phone and message throughout your stay and respond within the hour during the day.