Lac La Belle, WI

Lac La Belle is a tiny village in Wisconsin's Lake Country, set along the northern and eastern shores of the lake. With fewer than 300 residents, it has the quiet, relaxed feel of a private lakeside neighborhood. Most of the community consists of scenic waterfront properties, wooded lots, and peaceful residential lanes. Because the village is purely residential, locals take a quick drive into neighboring Oconomowoc for grocery runs, restaurants, schools, and daily errands.

The community originally developed as a summer retreat for Midwestern vacationers, and that laid-back lake culture is still very much alive. Golf has a deep history here thanks to The Club at Lac La Belle, a historic course that dates back to 1896 and still draws players from across the region. Between quiet bays for boating, a mix of historic cottages and modern homes, and the long-running lakeside OSRUI camp, life here centers on the water. For anyone looking to relocate, it offers tranquil lakefront living with easy access to the rest of Lake Country.