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The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

Family-friendly holiday home in Williams Bay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Escape to The Bay House, a tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of Williams Bay village. Take a short stroll around the corner to Geneva Lake, or unwind in the huge backyard with grill and campfire pit. Lounge on plush beds or curl up on the front porch, while also enjoying hi-speed WiFi for remote work.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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 area

Map
Williams Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Williams Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Big Foot Market - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Next Door Pub Lake Como - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mars Restaurant & Resort - ‬6 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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Reviews

The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

JACKLYN K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Pamela L., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Guest and Stay Expereince!

What a fabuloius lake cottage! We loved the close-to-everything location, well thought out design and decor, and the super cool history of the place itself. We loved the big, covered front porch with porch swing, and the cozy vibe in the living area too. The host was awesome at communicating with us and any questions we had. We would for sure stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

Lovely property for a weekend trip. Easy access. Only complaint is there was an unidentified smell upon entering the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dilara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cottage-like! We loved being within walking distance to some local shops, the park, and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Everything was perfect, and we had the best time! We loved going over to the Frosty Moose just around the corner for ice cream, and it was such a relaxing and calm beach area as well. The beds were super comfortable which made for a great night’s sleep!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

Enjoyed our stay for our first stay in Lake Geneva!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Went to safari zoo and i think we were all amazed. Went on the 1 hr boat tour and enjoyed the beautiful homes. Had a little bonfire in the evening and just enjoyed each other
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed for business and then my family joined me later, this was a great location, Holly was super nice and helpful!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small, but great location

Loved this place. It worked great for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Team B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend family

Great option close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Paiton D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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