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Geneva Island Park Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Geneva Island Park Retreat

Our Island Park retreat is just a short walk to Fox River's bike and walking trails, and the scenic Island Park. Take a stroll over the pedestrian bridge into the heart of historic downtown Geneva. The idyllic Fox River area is great for nature walks, bird watching, kayaking, or fishing. Come back to enjoy the screened porch on this quiet street, or the private back patio. Retreat inside to the comfort of the three bedrooms and two full baths.

Enjoy this beautifully remodeled historic home right in the heart of Geneva. This stunning home was recently updated to include all the amenities to enjoy a cozy and relaxing stay, while preserving its original charm on a quiet, tree-lined street near Island Park, and less than a mile from Geneva's famous Third street. With a downstairs primary bedroom you can enjoy your privacy, while still being steps away from the comforts of the kitchen, family room and back patio. The primary bedroom has a queen bed and includes a work area, with high speed internet (1000 Mpbs).

The kitchen is updated with butcher block countertops, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen also is stocked with what you'll need to prepare a meal. Adjoining the kitchen is a large family room featuring built-in shelving, large screen TV, a cozy couch and french doors that lead out onto the private patio. Or enjoy mornings or evenings with a cup of your favorite drink on the cozy screened porch.

There is a full bathroom with shower downstairs, just steps away from the primary bedroom. Two other spacious bedrooms are upstairs - one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. Upstairs also includes another full size, newly updated bathroom. There are plenty of towels, blankets and toiletries to simplify your stay.

The detached garage, long driveway and additional on-sight parking spot provide plenty of private parking.

Take a stroll to beautiful Island Park, right on the Fox River. Or you can enjoy a longer walk, or rent bikes at the local cycle shop, with miles of scenic, paved trails along the Fox River. Less than a mile walk to the shops, restaurants and ice cream parlors of Geneva's Third Street district. You can also take a short drive to the quaint downtown areas of neighboring St. Charles or Batavia, also on the shores of the beautiful Fox River.

In an effort to maintain a secure premises, the property is equipped with a Ring doorbell located at the outside entrance to the home and the garage door.

There is a fee of $10/day for each additional guest after the initial two guests - this keeps the overall daily rental cost lower, while still covering the costs associated with additional cleaning, utilities and wear & tear for larger groups.

You will note the charge for "Taxes collected (11%)" - this results from the State of Illinois hotel tax of 6% and the City of Geneva hotel tax of 5%. These taxes are required by and paid directly to the state and city governments.

Property manager

Tom Case

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Geneva, IL

What's nearby

  • Geneva History Center - 14 min walk
  • Arcada Theater - 4 min drive
  • Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden - 5 min drive
  • Kane County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive
  • Geneva Commons - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Geneva Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Preservation Bread & Wine - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Burger Local - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Geneva Ale House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Copper Fox - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Geneva Island Park Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Geneva Island Park Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Geneva Island Park Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Geneva Island Park Retreat located?

Situated in Geneva, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Island Park, C'est La Vie, and Illinois State Training School Cemetery. Geneva History Center and Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km). Geneva Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Geneva Island Park Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SAUNDRA V.

Liked: Cleanliness
great for family gathering as other kin live in Geneva snd Batavia.
All good except for towel shortage in upstairs bathroom. I was a bit surprised to see an extra perdons charge as 6 folks in 3 bedrooms seems normal. That said, the cottage is darling.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls Weekend
This home had great space for our group with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Very cute also. We wished the weather had been warm enough for us to enjoy the porch and fire pit. We had a cozy evening in with one of the puzzles provided while we ordered in from some of the many close by restaurants. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geneva Comfort
Perfect home to accommodate our family. It’s a well appointed home, in a splendid location to walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for the four of us attending our high school reunion to stay!! 5 stars!!
All of the previous 5 star reviews are accurate!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
6 of us 40 somethings really enjoyed our stay! The house is cuter in person than the pictures! Awesome screened in porch and back deck space. Very clean and homey! We enjoyed shopping and the local restaurants. Very quick uber ride to the city center or doable walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Loved our stay. Cute notes in the house. Very clean and nice neighborhood. Very happy with our stay in Geneva. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home in an awesome location!
Everything about this house is great! Large main floor bedroom with spacious bathroom. Two more bedrooms upstairs with another beautiful bathroom. Large kitchen and family room adjacent. Screen porch in front is great place to enjoy the neighborhood and patio in back for privacy. Entire home is like new due to remodeling throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vrbo Yet
This was a fantastic place for us to stay for our softball tournament! Very clean and very good location! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Wonderful place! Super clean and great location on a quiet street. We were visiting for a family wedding and this place was in good proximity to everything we needed/wanted to do. If we make our way back we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to perfect!
This was definitely one of the nicest properties we’ve stayed in. The neighborhood was lovely and conveniently located to the Fox River Trail as well as downtown restaurants. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, cleanliness was outstanding!! The garage was a huge amenity for bike and car storage. The walk-in shower floor was kind of slippery with no grab bars to catch yourself. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marj S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins Reunion
The perfect place to host a cousins reunion. A couple of the out of towners stayed overnight while the Chicagoland cousins came for an afternoon visit. Loved the screened in porch and the outside deck. The house was well furnished, clean, comfortable and the host so accommodating. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geneva Getaway
We had a fantastic stay at this property! The location was ideal. Extremely easy walk to Geneva’s downtown but the home was located in a quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and had very comfortable beds. We enjoyed the four-season room and took advantage of the bonfire on the back patio. We wish our stay was longer but would definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Suburban Neighborhood Environment
Our five day stay was excellent. Description and pictures of the property are accurate and appropriately inviting. Location is very convenient to Geneva and the other fine Fox River towns. Hosts were gracious, responsive and helpful. Bikes in the garage were nice and the screened in porch and backyard sitting area very inviting. We hope to be back next time in town visiting extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loida R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geneva Gem
Elise’s and Tom’s property in Geneva is awesome! Our first impression was of how spotless the home was. After driving for 8 hours, it was a joy to walk into a clean, fresh and light-filled home. We were greeted with a personal note of welcome, and a coffee bar! Beds, linens, furnishings and amenities were wonderful. We got a chuckle over the LED light in the main bathroom faucet. So cool 😎 An added bonus was the screened front porch, beautiful patio and yard. I’m an avid gardener and was delighted to see peonies, lantana, hosta and more 😊 I don’t know that we will be back in the Chicago area again, but if we were, we would definitely choose this lovely home. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Geneva
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!! Proximity to downtown, cleanliness, an absolute delight! We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have been more pleased
The house is even better in person. Clean, cute and supplied with everything we needed. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!
My friends and I stayed here for our girls trip. The property was quaint, clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. It was very close to Downtown Geneva and was the perfect place for us. Thank you, Tom and Elise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortni L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cute Getaway
This house is lovely, clean, and well kept. It had everything we needed and was close to all the restaurants and shops. The owners were so accommodating and quick to answer any questions. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful Time
Tom and Elsie were great and very responsive hosts. The house was cozy and had everything we needed to enjoy family time eating, drinking and playing board games. I will definitely be renting this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have been any nicer!
My friends and I adored this place! Will definitely book again. Every detail was lovely. It's beautifully decorated, quiet, with comfy beds and bathrooms. The pictures really don't do it justice. And the hosts were incredibly thoughtful! Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen J. K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Geneva
Communication was the key to this property. Highly, highly recommend this property. You cannot go wrong here. A few blocks from downtown Geneva. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Great weekend with friends at this house. Communication with the owners was easy with prompt replies. Check in was a breeze. The whole property was very clean. The kitchen is well-stocked for cooking meals. Beds were comfortable and we had plenty of towels. Garage parking is a bonus. We didn’t need it but the full size washer & dryer is a great perk. We had hoped to enjoy the lovely patio but it was a bit too windy this weekend. Proximity to nearby shops, restaurants and parks is perfect. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have asked for more
This is one of the nicest vrbos I have ever stayed in. The amenities were great- well stocked kitchen, a garage for the car (!), washer/dryer - with detergent provided, 2 bikes and plenty of blankets to be cozy. The location is perfect - an easy walk or bike ride to the river and the fun of downtown Geneva. And thr board were beyond fabulous - so very kind and responsive. Thank u so very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023