The Cottage by the Lake
A three bedroom cottage with 1,400 sq ft of living space, Paddle + Pine sits just off the lake at the end of a quiet cul de sac. With updated furnishings and a modern cottage design, this house can sleep up to eight individuals with king beds in each of the two upstairs bedrooms and two sets of bunk beds in the main floor bunk room.
Serenity of the Lake
At Paddle + Pine, we are situated in the southern bay of Rice Lake. Rice Lake is a 155 acre all sport lake that sits across the street and is connected (but not accessible) to Whitewater Lake. With only 50 or so houses on the lake and having the northern half of as protected forest, Rice Lake offers the seclusion and size to be a paddler's paradise
ACTIVITY JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR
The entire north end of the lake is protected state forest. Covering more than 22,000 acres of forested glacial hills, kettle lakes and prairies, the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is interlaced with more than 100 miles of mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking and nature trails. Paddling, boating, swimming, fishing, hunting and winter sport opportunities are all available. There are three family campgrounds, a horseriders camp, two group camps and remote backpack shelters on the Ice Age Trail.
Swim
Enjoy swimming and floating just outside your door with sandy bottom and flat lake access, or take a short mile drive to Whitewater Lake Beach on Rice Lake's sister lake
Hike
The Ice Age Trail can be accessed through the Whitewater Trail Head or via a side trail on the other side of the lake. Natureland park is just down the street with its wide trails and hidden fort!
Paddle
150 acre Rice Lake is the perfect size for paddlers to enjoy paddling in and out of coves and areas not accessible by boat. Enjoy endless hours on one of the many onsite kayaks or paddleboard
Boat
Rarely crowded and always welcoming, Rice lake is a full sport lake. A public boat launch and access to two piers allow for the perfect lake to bring your boat or rent from the our local marina, The Boathouse
Fish
Whether right off the dock or via a boat, fishing is a primary past time on Rice lake with Bass, Northern, Crappie and Blue Gill being the fish of choice.
Bike
Thirty miles of trail offers some of the best off-road biking in the midwest. The John Muir and Emma Carlin systems are within an easy bike ride from the cottage
Places to Go and Things to Do
Exploring the area around Paddle + Pine has uncovered some true gems that are worth checking out
From supper clubs to cafes, the options for dining are plentiful
There is fun to be had around Rice lake no matter what the season
From country store finds to art galleries, both Whitewater and Lake Geneva have great shopping options
