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The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

Small town lake life living! This tranquil, clean and cozy cottage located in the heart of the village is your home away from home. Walk around the corner and you're at Geneva Lake. Lake Geneva's best side is the west side - Williams Bay, just a few miles to downtown Lake Geneva.

Just one block to restaurants, coffee shops, nature trails; two blocks to Geneva Lake, three blocks to the Williams Bay Public Beach and Boat Launch. Fully equipped kitchen and propane grill for cooking at home, and watch your favorite shows on cable & smart TVs. Enjoy the huge backyard for grilling out, yard games, hammock naps and campfires. Curl up in the plush, dreamy beds. Or just lounge away on the front porch.

Williams Bay has an adorable small town feel, with great restaurants, lakefront trail, beach, kayak and SUP rentals, nature preserve, yoga and workout studios, Yerkes Observatory and more. Every season is beautiful here, and just six miles from the busy downtown Lake Geneva. The Geneva Lake area has great concert venues, lake activities, top dining destinations, fabulous boutique shopping, downhill skiing, local spas, breweries and wineries as well as wellness studios.

The Bay House offers a perfect remote working space with hi-speed wifi, small desk and chair in one bedroom. Post office and bank are also 1/2 block away. House also includes a high chair, play pen, kids toys and games.

Professionally cleaned every time after guests stay.

Available birthday/anniversary/surprise set-up upon request.

Property manager

Holly Leitner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must talk to the owner prior to arrival to confirm

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bay House 1/2 Block Geneva Lake Williams Bay
Bay House 1/2 Block Geneva Lake
Bay 1/2 Block Geneva Lake Williams Bay
Bay 1/2 Block Geneva Lake
The Bay House - 1/2 Block From Geneva Lake Williams Bay
The Bay House - 1/2 Block From Geneva Lake Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Williams Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lake Como - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geneva National Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tana's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake located?

This family-friendly Williams Bay vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Geneva Lake and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Yerkes Observatory and Williams Bay Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Braden W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, but great location
Loved this place. It worked great for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Team B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant, Clean, Excellent Location
The beds were comfy, the porch was incredibly pleasant, the decor was cozy and the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location for a lake geneva getaway
We loved our stay here! Great location a block away from lake geneva. A cute and quaint place with good outdoor space. Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wholesome Family Time
Excellent value for a family vacation! Clean, with updated appliances. Short walk to restaurants and the shoreline. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
This was an amazing place to stay. Great communication with the owner. Definitely recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy lake house
Great location, walk to all the best local attractions in Williams Bay! House is cozy, three separate bedrooms, all comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
House was clean, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Loved the front porch dining table and house had a variety of games- scrabble, uno, cards etc. also had lots of baby toys and dolls my daughter had fun playing with. Has lots of pans and cooking utensils, as well as a propane grill but Did not have any salt or basic spices. Fire pit was nice and they had marshmallow roasting sticks. Was a nice home base and good space when we had a rainy day that we were all still able to enjoy together
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a Bachelorette Party
We used this VRBO for a bachelorette party. The host was very responsive when I had questions, and the house was perfect for our group of 6. It's in a quiet neighborhood, which was perfect for our group's vibe. Location was great so close to Williams Bay and only about a 10-15 minute drive to Lake Geneva's Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and clean.
Worked out well for us. Clean and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend family
Great option close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The property was nice. Key pad was easy to use and straight forward. Everything we needed was waiting for us. The porch out front was our favorite spot! We sat out there for hours with coffee or drinks and just enjoyed the surroundings! Beds were comfortable. Overall a really nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, difficult check-in
The property is in a great location, the beds are comfortable, house is clean. Check-in process was unreasonably difficult and involved going to the woman who lives on the other connected side of the house. Property manager provided 1 beach pass for our troubles (there were 4 of us). Not a great start to the vacation. Luckily we were using the house for overflow guests for a larger family reunion so we were not there much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bay House is so charming!
The Bay House was wonderful- so charming! The front porch is the perfect place to relax/enjoy a meal, and the beautiful plants. The bedrooms were perfectly sized for our 2 daughters. There is a wonderful ice cream shop just steps away from the house. And less than 10 minute walk to get to the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home, Amazing Location
My husband, our dog, and I truly enjoyed our stay in this clean and comfortable home. The location is perfect, close to Lake Geneva and Fontana while being able to walk to many Williams Bay attractions. This is a great place to relax and get out of the city. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACKLYN K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at the Bay (House)
Great relaxing spot for a few days away from home. Can't wait to be back in the nice weather to enjoy the outdoors. Super comfy beds, good shower pressure and great restaurants within walking distance. Me, mom, daughter and the pups had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paiton D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter ski stay
Cute small place that can accommodate a good size group. We went to ski at Alpine and it was a perfect locations close to everything. Only downside is 1 bathroom for so many people and no dryer or washer. Other than that, holly was great and the place was stocked and we even got to check in early. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Getaway
The house, stay was great!!! The location which was a quick walk to the lake, restaurants and shops was ideal.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully cozy
We enjoyed a weekend in Williams Bay. Although the weather didn't cooperate for the fire pit and a good lake walk we all had a great time. Your place was perfect for our needs! Clean, warm and cozy and our pup was welcome too. Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
Enjoyed the peace and quiet of the home. Close to restaurants and shopping. Home had everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near Lake Geneva
We love this little home which is a perfect in-between location for family coming from Chicago, Madison, and the Fox Valley area. Not in the bustle of Lake Geneva but close enough to enjoy all that Lake Geneva has to offer. Nice quiet neighborhood within walking distance of coffee and ice cream shops, restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great trip
Our annual trip to the Bay House did not disappoint. We may have had too much ice cream to eat, but everything else was perfect. Great host! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
Second time renting this property in Williams Bay. Great location and cute house! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patty M., Delafield, USA

Quaint cottage near village
Great location just steps from Williams Bay. Enjoyed the front porch, thoughtful decor and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly rental!
We had a great time in Williams bay. The house was great for us and our two dogs. It’s hard to find places that allow pets so we really appreciate those that do! The location was very close to the lake as well as a dog park. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022