Millwater Retreat
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 43 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Millwater Retreat is a player home situated on the edge of lake Ilinalta. It’s been left in a broken state after plans to restore it went sideways. Uncover the mystery of this old mill and build it back up into a profitable business with
Millwater Retreat is a player home mod for Skyrim, set on the edge of Lake Ilinalta. The home is in a broken state, and players can uncover its mystery and rebuild it into a profitable business. With 1,626 endorsements and over 111,000 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking a restoration-themed home.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,626 endorsements and over 111,000 downloads.
- Offers a unique restoration and business-building gameplay loop, not just a static house.
- Adds a mystery element that gives the home a story-driven feel.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off, so full feature list is unclear—might miss some details.
- Potential compatibility issues with mods that alter Lake Ilinalta or nearby areas.
- As a player home mod, it doesn't add new combat or quest content beyond the home's own storyline.
For Skyrim players who enjoy restoration projects and want a home with a story. If you like turning a ruined property into a thriving business, this is for you. Skip if you prefer ready-to-use homes or want major gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install via the manager to keep load order clean.
- Check for conflicts with other mods that edit Lake Ilinalta or nearby locations, and place Millwater Retreat appropriately in your load order.
- Since the home is broken at first, expect to invest time in restoration—plan your in-game resources accordingly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Darkfox127
- Version
- 3.0
- Downloads
- 111,335
- Endorsements
- 1,626
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 1/26/2020
- Updated
- 7/24/2026
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