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3 BR/2 BA House just steps from Lake Geneva

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Williams Bay, WI
  • Geneva Lake
    7 min walk
  • Yerkes Observatory
    3 min drive
  • Williams Bay Beach
    4 min drive
  • Janesville, WI (JVL-Southern Wisconsin Regional)
    48 min drive

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About the area

Williams Bay

On lake.Stay at this Williams Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Geneva Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Yerkes Observatory. Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Williams Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Como - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 14 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geneva National Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meggy Moo's Dairy Ripple - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

3 BR/2 BA House just steps from Lake Geneva

* Sleeps 8 (including pull-out couch)
This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath, newly remodeled Turn-of-the-Century Cottage, is located on the North Shore of Geneva Lake between Fontana and Williams Bay. It sleeps 8 with a king, queen, two twins, and a pull-out couch. The home has a lovely kitchen that is fully-equipped and a dining area that seats 8. There is a large living room, a screened porch and a patio that is perfect for morning coffee!

We are happy to allow pets and to allow you to dock your boat on our boat slip (both for additional fees).

You have exclusive access to one of our piers and can access the pier through a short 300-foot walk down our driveway.

The Green House is located just beside George Williams College campus so it is very quiet, family-friendly, and a terrific place for a relaxing time on Lake Geneva!

The property owners are often onsite at one of the two other houses on the property and are very responsive to whatever issues might arise. We have rented the property for many years and have a great history of satisfied renters - many of whom keep coming back year after year after year!

Property manager

Matt Pryor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing 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

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pre-approval required and $150 fee/approved pet

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
Note from host: Express permission required by Rental Manager
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Express permission required by Rental Manager For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

3 Br/2 BA House Just Steps From Lake Geneva Williams Bay

3 BR/2 BA House just steps from Lake Geneva Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in lovely, quiet area
This house was a great base of operations for our family's Summer trip to Lake Geneva. We were within easy distance to everything in the Lake Geneva area, while being able to enjoy the calm and quiet offered by this Williams Bay location. The house was well-equipped and the owner provided fantastic communication and accommodation. Recommend you plan ahead to see about options for bringing a boat and renting the optional slip. The pier access was great, but in retrospect we felt that watercraft (beyond the included single-person kayak) would have enhanced the experience. We found it really cool that the property is adjacent to the sleepy George Williams College campus, nestled in the woods with frequent deer and wild turkey sightings. Very relaxing to return here after a day in downtown Lake Geneva or from boating on the lake. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property perfect for family vacation with lake access!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We celebrated my Mom"s birthday with a girls trip. The stay was perfect for us. Remote, but close to town. A short walk to the lake which had beautiful views. Comfortable and plenty of room and amenities for the 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We all enjoyed our weekend in this perfect location so close to Lake Geneva!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Welcoming
We had a wonderful 11 days staying at the Green House. The house is perfect. It has modern updates, but retains the charm of an old lake house. We loved the screened porch and the large kitchen. We cooked on the grill and sat on the patio. Although you can't see the lake from the rental house, it's a short walk down the hill to the shore path and the pier. We spent most of our days hanging out on the pier and jumping in and out of the water. And in the evening we would take a cocktail down and sit on the shore patio and watch the boats disappear and the lake get calm. We lived on the lake for 50 years. After selling our family home, we started renting 5 years ago. This was by far the most welcoming environment. We hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent! Felt like home!
Check in was easy and fast. The house was very cute! Obviously an older home but well maintained and comfortable. One of our party broke their ankle the week before our visit so the full bath with shower on the first floor was a life saver. Newer appliances in the kitchen that all worked well. Very well stocked kitchen with dishes and pans. Beds were very comfortable, fans in the closets if you wanted more breeze. Towels were plentiful and plush. Loved being able to access the lake from their pier. Easy walk down, bit of a hike back up the hill! Matt the owner was very helpful throughout our stay. Answered questions quickly and was a pleasure to deal with. Overall a great stay! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house and location
The rental was exactly what we were hoping for. The house was perfect size for our family, had a well equipped kitchen, the beds were comfortable, and bathrooms were clean. Screened in porch was great for relaxing. Access to the pier was perfect. We swam and fished off the pier everyday and enjoyed use of the kayak and other water toys. Matt was responsive to any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Nice house - kitchen was well stocked, felt like we were staying at home! Great location! We would go back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ornela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Vacation
We stayed at the house for 6 days and had a wonderful time. Such a quiet location and Matt was awesome with anything we needed. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
We had the best time at The Green house! Needing a change of scenery after being cooped up inside for months during COVID, my family and I rented this home to reconnect and spend quality time together after time apart. The house was perfect for our needs - three bedrooms plus a pullout couch gave us tons of room for three generations and two dogs. The access to the pier was perfect for fishing and swimming and the college campus right across the street made for beautiful morning walks. We ended up being stuck inside for a few days due to rain, but the house had everything we needed to make large meals indoors and keep ourselves entertained. Communication with Matt was great and kids were able to do remote schooling with minimal issue (just had to make sure 7 of us weren't all on wifi at once). Washer and dryer was huge plus. Overall we loved our stay and hope to make it an annual family getaway. Thanks to Matt, Carol and family for having us!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great stay
Loved the location and pier access. Comfortable home with plenty of seating in the family room and kitchen. Matt was very responsive and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cottage.
Very clean cottage next to the college campus. I only gave it 4 stars for accuracy of the listing because it seemed as though it was right on the water. It is a steep downhill walk to the water through neighboring property. The older members of our group were not able to make the walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Good location

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ Great Property
Matt and his family have a beautiful property. Super clean. The lake is awesome. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property on the lake! This was our third visit with our family.
We love the great fishing and beautiful area. The family that owns this property are just wonderful! Great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family stay
Charming cottage on the back portion of a lakefront lot. Easy access to Lake Geneva’s lake front path and our own little pier with kayaks. They even provided us free beach passes for Williams Bay. High end cookware was a welcome surprise for enjoying the kitchen. Matt and Carol couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating. I’d highly recommend staying at the green house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely cottage on the lake!!
Lovely cottage on the lake with full amenities. The owners were so helpful and immediately responsive to any request. The cottage was clean and immaculate!! Have booked again!!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Family vacation
This is the second time my family has rented the green house. We really enjoy the area and how peaceful it is. The family that owns this property are just wonderful. This house has everything you need to have an enjoyable vacation. The dock is perfect for swimming and great fishing. I highly recommend renting this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

A true lake house- wonderful stay!
The Green House is a true Lake Geneva "lake" house. Perfect in every way... quaint, clean, friendly, very easy access to the private pier, close to everything you need and very friendly and helpful owners! This was our second stay and we WILL be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

cozy charming cottage
Our family enjoyed a wonderful Fathers Day weekend. Everything including the weather was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Charming, spacious & clean lake house
This property is perfect! Everything you need in a lake vacation home. There is a dock available seasonally (just ask if it’s in). 2 full baths. 3 bedrooms. Pull out couch. Plenty of space. Full kitchen. Grill. And all kinds of charm. My favorite part? Love the little screened in porch where I can quietly drink my morning coffee. This was my second year renting this property and I would highly recommend it. The owner is accommodating and very easy to work with. A+++!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Illinois

'Girlfriend' Weekend
We are a group of 6 longtime friends and we get together for a weekend away every fall. This year we went to Williams Bay and stayed at the "Green House" on Geneva Lake. The house was lovely, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked with everything we needed. It was a very short (and hilly) walk to the pier where we spent hours enjoying some beautiful autumn weather. The location was convenient to area restaurants and activities. Thank you to our kind hosts, who were helpful and concerned to make our visit such a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lyn K.

Girls’ reunion
The Green House was the perfect home for five grade school friends to reunite after fifty years. The house is charming, inviting, and comfortable. The location afforded beautiful walks to Williams Bay and the Abbey and a short drive to Lake Geneva shopping. We thoroughly enjoyed our get together, and I would definitely recommend the Green House to anyone planning a stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

AMAZING!
The home was absolutely perfect. The hosts were so incredibly nice and very friendly. Property is right on the water, which was awesome. The kitchen and family room were really nice sized and easily accomodated 6 adults. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Comfortable, peaceful house a few hundred feet from the lake
The owners were very helpful and responsive while respecting our privacy. They also accommodated our request to invite some guests to a barbeque celebrating our wedding anniversary. The home has a warm cottage feel while being more spacious then it appears.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017