Meet, Play, Celebrate or Get Away at BrightWater Bay

Wichita’s Premier Lake Resort and Venue

Rounding the corner of I-235 South near West Street in Wichita, Kansas lies a oasis waiting to be discovered. BrightWater Bay is a private lake resort with 44 acres of pristine water, sandy beaches and lush trees. It’s a hidden getaway only minutes from downtown Wichita—ready for your special event, corporate retreat, relaxing escape, family staycation, or thrilling water adventure.

Weddings & Receptions

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Corporate Events

Meet or Retreat

Occasions

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Lodging

Escape to Comfort

Reviews

Guest Reviews

Awesome house with tons of amenities! Perfect place to stay and get away!

Sarah
BrightWater Bay was an amazing experience! My kids loved the beach area and the swimming in the lake. The house was amazing! Our day there was incredible and I would highly recommend BrightWater Bay to my friends and family!

Jennifer
Enjoyed BrightWater Bay today for Memorial Weekend! Great facilities, nice smooth water and it felt like a private retreat. If you’re looking for a getaway destination in the heart of Wichita check this place out!

Brandon
BWB has an awesome sandy beach, clean clear water, easy boat loading and unloading access and private atmosphere. We will definitely be planning several trips this summer.

Aaron
The facility was amazing. Everything was better than expected. We did our best to clean and tidy up on ur way out. Hopefully, you will get some follow up scheduling as from it. Some of our friends here mentioned having some special occasions and employee outings there. We will certainly think of you all if we have the need.

Thanks again for your help and hospitality.

Travis
This place is amazing!!! So much room to have many people comfortably fit, the are lots of outdoor activities, and the place is just beautiful. All of my out of town friends have said they will rent this place the next time they come to Wichita.

Kyla
What a gem for Wichita! Feels like vacation and it’s only 15 minutes away! I enjoyed the whole property with over 50 women and we loved everything! We kayaked, floated, played Pickleball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and generally just enjoyed life! BWB staff was great to work with – receptive and professional. Will be back!

Elizabeth
Very nice and clean place to stay. Great location and secure. Right by the water with a nice view from the house. I recommend it and will be staying there again.

Salvador
Beautiful and private. Great for families with kids and small gatherings. Everything you need is available, plenty of parking and great staff. We had a small ceremony and even with the rain we had a good time and awesome pictures.

Yasmin
This place is amazing. Clean, great location and scenery, with lots of extras. The perfect place for family or friends.

Della

What you Get

Amenities & Services

The Venue at BrightWater Bay

Our two-story lakeside venue accommodates up to 100 people for your wedding, reception, family gathering, special occasion or company meeting. Enjoy picture-perfect lake views, a full kitchen, bar service area, and easy access to the beach and outdoor activities.

Shared or Exclusive Lake Access

Get out on pristine lake water for boating, watersports, kayaking, fishing, swimming, or simply floating. Book Shared Access to share the private lake with up to three other watercraft, or choose Exclusive Access to have it all to yourself.

Easy Access & Free Parking

While BrightWater Bay gives you the experience of a lakeside retreat, it’s less than 15 minutes from downtown Wichita and Eisenhower National Airport. It’s an easy shot from I-235 South. Enjoy ample free, private parking steps from the Venue and Beach House.

The Beach House

For an overnight stay, family weekend or small gathering, the exclusive Beach House is your lakeside retreat. Get away from it all with luxurious yet comfortable accommodations for 11, custom kitchen, gas grill, outdoor seating and fire pit, and access to the beach.

Outdoor Game Zone

There’s plenty of fun to be had on dry land at BrightWater Bay. Challenge your family, friends or team members to a game of horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball, pickleball, tennis or beach volleyball.

Event Planning Made Easy

Whether you’re planning a wedding, party, corporate retreat or a family staycation, you’ll find BrightWater Bay has everything you could want. Book an event package online or let our experts put together a custom event package just for you.