Majestic Island, located in beautiful Beaver Dam Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin, is an easy half-hour drive from Madison, the state capital. This private island gem with more than an acre of land offers its own quiet world a little over two hours from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and about an hour from Milwaukee. The peaceful waters around the island are ideal for boating, kayaking, water skiing and stand-up paddle boarding, but it’s not overrun with watercraft. Some days you may be the only boat on the lake.

Every year ducks, geese and songbirds nest on the island. Herons, white pelicans and even the occasional bald eagle are spotted around its shores. Some of the best bass fishing in the state is 25 feet from the front deck, and there is equally great duck hunting from a natural blind at the island’s tip.

Majestic Island’s turnkey vacation cottage is off the grid, but fully functional and nicely appointed. A huge master bedroom features a king-sized bed, window seat and a spacious bathroom with claw foot tub and separate shower. The open kitchen comes equipped with a propane-powered refrigerator, propane range/stove, an island with seating and a pub-style high dining table. The family room is open to the kitchen and has a couch that can double as a queen-size hide-a-bed, a wood burning stove for chilly nights and a large entertainment center. A screened porch with swing, couch and comfortable chairs could easily be used for sleeping. The grounds are largely natural with a central lawn big enough for croquet.

Electricity comes from a six-panel solar power system that has a backup auto-start generator; water is supplied by a well with a backup rainwater catchment system; and there is a conventional septic system. Create family memories in this relaxed hideaway or take advantage of the island’s income potential as an Airbnb-style rental. Majestic Island is offered fully furnished, and a reliable pontoon boat with 75-horsepower motor is included in the sale.