Best,
Loni + Ryan
Checking In
Check-in is at 3 p.m.
Check-out is at 11 a.m.
Checking In
Check-in is available any time after 3 p.m. on the day of your arrival.
The front door has an access panel – use the code provided to gain entry. If you have any issues, please contact us at 920.229.4293.
Parking
You may park in front of the Hummingbird House if you choose, but we find it nicer to park in front of the white garage on the west side of the street (adjacent to the house). There is room for two vehicles. .
Amenities
Celebrating something special?
We are happy to help you make any special arrangements. Just ask for details and pricing.
• S’mores Station
• Pudgy Pie Station
• Groceries Upon Arrival
• Birthday Cake + Décor
• Champagne + Chocolates
• Girlfriend's Getaway Wine Tasting
• Fishing Excursion
• Concert Tickets .
House Rules
We ask that you treat our home with the same respect as your own.
• This is a non-smoking property.
• No shoes or pets in the house.
• Keep open flames in the outdoor firepit only – no candles in the house.
• Respect courtesy quiet hours beginning at 10 p.m.
• Return all items to their original spot after use.
• Only guests who are on the original booking are allowed stay overnight.
• Wet towels can be a problem – please always hang bath towels on the hooks or in the basket provided. Beach towels can be hung outside to dry. Never leave towels on the floors or wadded up with other laundry.
Also…
• If it is in this house, you are welcome to use it – meaning anything in the fridge or cabinets, shed or patio.
Lake Rules
Life Rules…
• If you open it, close it
• If you turn it on, turn it off
• If you made a mess, clean it up
• If you move it, put it back
• If you break it, repair it
• If you don’t know, just ask
• If you promise it, keep it
• If you borrow it, return it
• If you can’t do better, don’t judge
Lake Rules…
• Wake up smiling
• Soak up the sun
• Sit by the fire
• Host beer thirty
• Eat and drink plenty
• Go boating
• Nap often
• Enjoy wine o’ clock
• Enjoy every sunset
• Hike until you’re content
• Make memories
• Be grateful for this day
House Guide
Smart TV
We have a ROKU TV. Live news and sports are available on the CNN, ESPN, and YouTube apps. Just turn on the TV and the app selections will appear. Use the arrows in the middle of the remote and then the center button to select. Press the back arrow to go back to the main menu.
Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.
Please login with your personal credentials to access any of these apps. Remember to logout, or we’ll do it for you upon your departure.
If you do not subscribe to any of the above, you can find free TV under the “Featured Free” or “Roku TV” options.
Coffee Maker
1. Place cup under dispenser
2. Lift the silver handle up
3. Pop in a k-cup
4. Close the handle down
5. Select size/amount of water
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House Guide
Heating and Cooling
You’ll notice an all-in-one mini split heating and air conditioning unit above the front room window. If you care to adjust the temperature, point the remote, found next to the fridge, towards the unit and adjust, as necessary.
In the restroom, there is an in-wall heating unit. If the bathroom gets chilly you may adjust the temperature, as necessary. Please remember to turn this off when not in use.
Garbage
Please place garbage in the bin by the white garage adjacent to the house. Keep the lid on the can to avoid animals getting in overnight. If the garbage is full upon departure, please remove it from the house on your way out.
First Aid Kit + Fire Extinguisher
You will find these items under the kitchen sink, along with bleach for sanitizing any kitchen utensils, equipment.
Tandem Bike
Have fun on this double bike with basket. The lock code is 1425. Ride at your own risk – owner not liable for any injury or damage caused by use of this bike. Guest is responsible for theft or damages while in use. Please always lock the bike when not in use.
House Guide
Laundry
If you must do laundry, (we recommend against it since you’re on vacation,) there is a laundromat in Ripon, 5 miles east of Green Lake:
Splish Splash
1214 W Fond du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
920.748.6131
Shed
The original 100+ year-old shed on the south side of the house is where you’ll find some vacation necessities like a gas grill (never put away hot,) pudgie pie makers for the fire, and a few other items to compliment your stay. Please be very careful entering and exiting the shed.
Locking Doors
Please be sure to lock all doors when leaving for any reason, in the evenings, and at the end of your stay. The code provided will allow entry at any time during your stay.
House Guide
Firepit + Firewood
We have provided you with complimentary firewood. Never leave a campfire unattended; an adult should always supervise the campfire. Keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby. Never put anything but wood into the fire. Do not pull sticks out of the fire. Do not sit on the fire ring around the campfire.
Quiet Hour
Green Lake has a city-wide ordinance that prohibits loud noise after 10 p.m. More importantly, we like our neighbors, and we appreciate their understanding when it comes to renting out our home. To protect this relationship, we hope you’ll respect their desire for peaceful evenings. Please, no loud noise after 10 p.m.
Bugs
We realize ‘bugs’ is a terrible topic – but we want you to be prepared for a real lake experience. Due to the house’s proximity to the lake, bugs are common. To help reduce insects getting in the house, please be careful not to leave any doors or screens ajar. Bring bug spray to protect yourself when outdoors.
Closing the doors quickly is paramount to keeping a bug-free home.
The Best…
THE BEST OF GREEN LAKE:
• Pub-n-grub: Adam’s Rib
• Gotta Say You Were There: Goose Blind
• Lake Views: Norton’s
• Pizza: Christianos
• Coffee: Sassafras
• Date Night: Chops
• Fish Fry: Murphy’s
• Local Dive: Walker’s
• Sandwich: Horseradish Cafe
• Where You’ll Find The Locals: Adam’s Rib
• Worth the Drive: Fox and Crow Bistro
• Convenience Store: North Bay
• Grocery Store: Crossroads
• Outdoor Cocktails: Town Square Tap
• Breakfast and Brunch: Mr. + Mrs. P’s
• Ice Cream: North Bay
• Comfort Food: Reilly’s
• Brewery: Knuth
• Winery: Vines + Rushes
• Excursion: The Escapade
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• Boat Rentals: Bayview Motel + Marina
• Watercraft Rentals: Pierless Boat Rentals
Food & Drink
Green Lake:
Adam’s Rib* (walkable)
Center House (8 miles)
Chops* (walkable)
Christianos Pizza (1.25 miles)
Goose Blind (walkable)
Langford’s at Lawsonia (3 miles)
Little Corporal (walkable)
Norton’s of Green Lake* (1 mile)
Reilly’s Pub* (15 miles)
Sassafras (walkable)
Town Square Tap* (walkable)
Walker’s (2 miles)
Ripon (5 miles east):
Aroma’s China 1 (Sushi)
Christina’s Café
Culver’s
Fox & Crow
Knuth Brewing Company
KFC // Taco Bell
McDonald’s Mr. + Mrs. P’s
Pastimes Pub + Eatery
Public House
Red Roof Cafe
Ripon Family Restaurant
Roadhouse Pizza
Berlin (8 miles north):
Country Inn
El Charro
Izzy’s Diner
Las Brasas
Pie Shack
*Offers outdoor seating
Princeton (7 miles west):
A+W
Beer Belly’s
Buckhorn Bar and Grill
Horseradish
Mecan River Lodge
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Things to Do
A Local’s Favorite List
• Rent a boat from Bayview Motel + Marina
• Guided fishing with North Bay Sport
• Concert at Thrasher Opera House
• Golf at Tuscumbia
• Swimming in Norwegian Bay
• Cocktails at Norton’s tiki bar
• Hiking at Green Lake Conference Center
• Public Lake Tour aboard the Escapade
• Friday Fish Fry at Murphy’s
• Brunch at the Public House
• S’mores and pudgy pies over a campfire
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Things to Do
Winter Season at its Finest
• Ice Skate in the park – free skates in the skate shack
• Ice Fishing with Northbay Sport or on your own
• Sledding at Zobel Park north on Hwy 49 (5 minutes away)
• Ski/Board/Tube at Nordic Mountain (45 minutes away)
• X-Country Ski or Snowshoe at Green Lake Conference Center
• Live Music at Thrasher Opera House
• Wine tasting at Vines + Rushes
• Movies at Marcus Theater in Ripon
• Beer Flight at Knuth Brewing in Ripon .
Shopping
Green Lake
You will find cute shops in and around the downtown area. Check out Blue, Dish, The Collection, KDR, and others for unique finds. Don’t forget the hidden gem, Wallenfang’s, up the hill by the school.
Princeton
An eclectic mix of new meets old and a range of styles, downtown Princeton will keep you popping in and out of places for hours. Don’t forget to stop for lunch at this local girl’s favorite sandwich shop, Horseradish Kitchen + Market.
Ripon
Home to the flagship store of the international brand, Patina Vie, downtown Ripon offers a taste of every style and influence. Find farmhouse chic furniture, fine threads, secondhand treasures, and so much more. All that shopping will have you thirsty for a local brew at Knuth. Fun fact, the movie theater in this district is the very first Marcus Cinema.
Of Note
Thrasher Opera House
Built by Charlie Thrasher in 1910 on Mill Street in downtown Green Lake, it first hosted vaudeville and traveling theatrical companies. Today, it hosts well known artists from around the country in a comfortable and acoustically brilliant venue.
Vines + Rushes Winery
This winery and tasting room is located on the Prellwitz family farm in Ripon, – their wines are an expression of the Wisconsin soil, climate, farming and winemaking practices. Check their website for events and specials, there’s always something going on.
Marcus Theater
Located on Watson Street in downtown Ripon, this single screen opened in November 1935, operated by Marcus Theatres who still operate the Campus Cinema today and is one of the nation’s leading entertainment and lodging companies. It plays first run features with two shows nightly and matinees on week ends for only $5.00 per ticket.
Green Lake Conference Center
There isn’t enough paper here to tell you all the adventures you can have on this 900-acre scenic property on the shores of Green Lake…here are a few: Miles of hiking/biking/x-country skiing, 7-story climb to the best views atop a water tower, international gift shop, amazing buffet, fishing, swimming, volleyball, boat rentals, and so much more! (Ask me about the property’s history if you want to really get me going ;)
Of Note
Town Square
Town Square Community Center has community-minded events happening all year round. Often with a focus on children, the arts, and BINGO – check out their website for the most up to date information. Their lawn is home to the Friday –night farmers market as well.
Massage
Massage by Tiana
Located in Town Square | 920.251.1739
30 minute - $35.00
60 minute - $70.00
80 minute - $90.00
Crownbliss Massage & Wellness
Located in Ripon | 920.229.3885
30 minute - $40.00
60 minute - $70.00
80 minute - $90.00
Town Square Tap
Town Square Tap is a new bar located on Town Square’s Mill Pond Terrace. The space features craft beers, local wines, and Fox Tale’s classic Ginger Beer.
Check Out
Check out is at 11 a.m.
We hope you enjoyed your stay with us! If you would like a later check-out time, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Laundry
Don’t worry to make the bed as we will be washing all the sheets and blankets anyway. If you want to go the extra mile, you can peel off the sheets, and place them in the laundry basket. It’s not necessary but appreciated. And remember, leave towels hung or in the basket provided.
Lock Up
Please lock all the doors and windows upon your departure.
Perishables and Leftovers
Feel free to just leave your perishables if it’s more convenient, we will take care of it.
Garbage
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Check Out List
Check out is at 11 a.m.
Wash all dishes
Leave towels hung or in bin provided
Turn off lights
Replace any moved furniture
Check drawers/closets for personal items
Lock all windows and doors
Set Heat/Air to 72°
Take garbage out
Text owner of departure (920.229.4293)
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