We had a wonderful stay at Ernest's house last week! The location is fantastic - steps from a sandy beach, surrounded by tall evergreens. Short drive to the town grocery store, and just a little further away is a Target, Walmart, and other stores for essentials. Centrally located if you wanted to take daytrips to Milwaukee, Port Washington, Sheboygan (great farmer's market!), or Cedarburg, though really, you won't want to leave the property.
The beachfront patio was amazing for stargazing, Monarch-watching. and enjoying watching the waves crash during the day and a distant lightning storm at night.
Don't let negative reviews deter you. We did not experience any issues. Sure, the bathrooms are outdated, but they are very clean. Yes, there's a smell to the water, but sulfurous water is incredibly common in homes along the lake, so it's not unexpected. Whether or not the owner stayed in the guest house, I couldn't tell you. If he did, we never saw him nor heard from him at all unless we emailed with a question, to which he responded nearly immediately.
The home is tastefully decorated. We made great use of the sunroom, the hot tub, the fully stocked kitchen supplies. Linens, essentials, and even some fun treats were supplied.
We will absolutely consider Ernest's property for future vacations, and you should, too.