Do you allow short-term rentals at Sunset Lake?
YES

How far is Sunset Lake from:

  • Chicago/Minneapolis – 3 hours
  • Milwaukee – 2 hours
  • Madison – 1 hour
  • Wisconsin Dells – 25 minutes
  • Mauston/Necedah – 10 minutes

 

What is Sunset Lake?
Sunset Lake is private, sand-bottom lake close to Castle Rock Lake. Sunset Lake is a swimming, fishing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, and numerous other water activities lake.  Sunset Lake is completely surrounded by sand beach. 

What’s not included with the houses?
Upgrades lists, appliances, window treatments

What utilities are provided? 
“City/Municipal” Sewer, individual well, natural gas, electricity, telephone, high-speed internet, cable TV

How much are Homeowner’s dues/assessments?
Sunset Lake — $2000-2500/year for homes. $800-$1,000/year vacant lots (estimate for lots)

(Due to short-term renting being allowed, dues are more than our typical developments that don’t allow short-term renting)

Where Is Sunset Lake located?
On the Gold Coast/southwest side of Castle Rock Lake. 

Is Sunset Lake a private lake?
Yes. 

Do lots at Sunset Lake have a sandy beach?
Yes. All private lake lots have their own private sandy beach. You own up to the water’s edge.

What are the steps to purchasing a lot and building a home?

  1. Buy a vacant lot directly from us.
  2. Sit down and go over the plans with our builder.
  3. The build is done in two phases: 
  • Foundation and shell through us directly.
  • Finish and subcontractor work through a builder we work with.

Can we make changes to the home plans?
Yes, you can make changes. However, you cannot modify the footprint of the home.

Do I have access to Castle Rock Lake? 
Sunset Lake is close to Castle Rock and a public boat launch.

Are fireplaces and outdoor fire pits allowed? 
Yes. Both are allowed.

Are lots suitable for a walkout/exposed basement?
Yes. All lots are suitable for a perfect walkout/exposed basement.

Can we put in a raft or other water activity equipment? 
Yes.

Are there fish in Sunset Lake?
Yes.  

How big is Castle Rock Lake? 
Castle Rock Lake is the 4th biggest lake in Wisconsin. It is 17,000 acres.

Are the roads paved?
Yes.

What restaurants and bars are near Sunset Lake? 
Shipwreck, Portofino, Pine Cove, The Dirty Turtle, Buckhorn Grill, Kozy’s Pizza and The Wood Bine are all minutes away.

Is there a golf course nearby?
Yes. There are a number of courses nearby. Castle Rock Golf Course, Northern Bay, and Sand Valley.