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Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach

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A marina with boats docked, a restaurant named Gage's Marina, and a pier with umbrellas.
A white building with a red door and a sign that reads "Belfry Music Theatre."
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
A circular fire pit surrounded by four Adirondack chairs in a backyard setting.
A compact kitchen with a round dining table, a built-in sink, and overhead lighting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Geneva Lake
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Williams Bay, WI
  • Place, Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Williams Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Reading nook

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach

Modern 4 bedroom in Williams Bay, close to beach, Kishwaukatoe Nature conservancy is across the street. Hike or bike! You’ll enjoy our fenced in backyard with outdoor shower for sandy days and our fire pit for cool nights. The backyard has deck for dining, covered grill, and a hangout space. Enjoy summer days using our cornhole set, or rent one of our bikes and enjoy the town. Boxed and Burlap wedding venue is less than a mile away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is NOT child proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO EVENTS OR PARTIES

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2709663vb
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Williams Bay

Located in Williams Bay, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Geneva Lake and Lake Como. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Williams Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Geneva Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Williams Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Como - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 17 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tana's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Foot Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Village Supper Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Williams Bay cottage, <1 mile to beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Geneva Lake. Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake and Williams Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Enjoyed a fun family weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, clean, lots of bed space. Close to downtown Williams Bay and beach. Only issues were the air conditioning took awhile to cool down the house and neighbors dog would bark in the morning. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very cute and in a great location near the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great place, as advertised, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

4th of July get away

The owner was wonderful on giving us some tips about the area, super responsive, and very welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This was a great space for our girls weekend. The host was wonderful. I highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for a low-key Bachelorette party!

Good space for our game nights and good spaces to sleep for our bachelorette. Very close to Downtown Lake Geneva and the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described!

I booked this place for a girls get together and the house had everything you could need for a good trip. There are plenty of beds that are all comfortable and the interior of the home is done beautifully. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

House is super cute!! Very nice remodel with current colors and finishes. Bedroom layout was perfect for our group and the host was very communitive through the entire process and stay. Will stay again when in the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property

The property was awesome and very close to everything we needed to make our wedding weekend special! The neighborhood is quiet and quaint and makes you feel at home right away with all the amenities. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & clean home; excellent host!

Perfect weekend getaway! Fenced in backyard nice for our dogs, fire pit and foosball for my teens. Lovely welcome basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Lovely family and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay in Williams Bay

We felt very welcomed. A welcome basket for our stay! We enjoyed the fenced in yard and grill. It was so nice to have a great kitchen for cooking, shampoo/conditioner/ body soap and hair dryer. Internet was great. Close dog park and hiking area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
So glad you enjoey it. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Peaceful

House is a cozy with very nice beds. Neighborhood is very quiet but just a few minutes from Williams Bay. Host was very good with communicating and we had no issues. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short birthday getaway

Took my daughter and 5 friends for a mini girls weekend in LG for her birthday. House was perfect for our group, girls had fun and loved the house. Christina was very responsive, polite, and had helpful recommendations for local restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Thank you for staying! You are all welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Clean. Everything worked. Location in very quiet neighorhood equidistant from Lake Geneva, Delavan, and Fontana. Beach in Fontana and Williams Bay beach close although too cool this weekend to use other than walking trails. Host accessible and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good communication and clean

This was a good place to stay overnight for a larger group. It was clean and well maintained. The location was also great and the driveway very large. It photographed larger than it actually is but all amenities listed were accurate. If you plan to cook a lot I’d bring most utensils and pots/pans. All the basics were covered though. There were things not mentioned in the listing such as it being a charcoal grill, having to stop beds, and an exterior security camera. None of these were a big deal, but would have been nice to know in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last Minute Spring Break Trip

As with any rental, you are never sure what you're going to get. We were delightfully surprised when we arrived as the house was above and beyond our expectations. This house had plenty of space for our party of 5 (and dog) with an extra bedroom to spare. The kitchen has been nicely upgraded, along with the spacious bathroom, and top of the line laundry washer/dryer. Everything was clean, comfortable, and accommodating. There were also some special touches, like a charcuterie assortment and a local dining gift certificate for us to enjoy, along with all necessary cleaning supplies (although I brought our own). On top of everything, the house was very pet friendly for our pooch. The location was great, only 5-6 miles from downtown Lake Geneva and the drive was a straight shot down 50 leading into Main St. We had a great time and would definitely book this location again! Communication with the property manager was also immediate and extremely helpful :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
1 Star — Completely Misrepresented PropertyThis property was extremely misrepresented in the VRBO listing. The photos gave an impression that was completely different from what we encountered upon arrival.The property was dirty, rundown, and poorly maintained. There were urine spots throughout the carpet, the grill was completely unusable, and the bicycles provided had flat tires and appeared not to have been used or maintained in years. The yard was also severely neglected and clearly had not been properly maintained.Unfortunately, the condition of the property was only part of the problem. When we contacted the host about our concerns, the response was completely unprofessional. The host told us to leave and then hung up on me rather than attempting to address the issues.Thankfully, VRBO did refund our money after reviewing the situation. However, the refund does not make up for the experience. We had planned this as a weekend away, and instead, the entire weekend was ruined and we ended up returning home that same night.I understand that rental properties aren't always perfect, but there is a significant difference between normal wear and tear and a property being substantially different from how it is represented in the listing.Based on our experience, I would not recommend this property. Prospective guests should be very cautious and understand that the condition we encountered was nowhere close to what the listing photos portrayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
All I can say is read my other reviews… I won’t argue about your view of my home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick ski getaway with family

House is cute and cozy and clean. There were two twin beds in one bedroom with a trundle, a full size bed in another, and two queens in two separate rooms so it had plenty of beds for our adult kids and no one had to sleep on the floor or couch. The house has been updated in both the kitchen and bathroom and we’re done very nicely. (loved the kitchen countertops!) We also loved that the host allowed pets which allowed us to take our Maltipoo-poo with us. We brought our own crate with us, but the host has everything else you might need such as waste bags, paw towel, and pet dishes. The host even left a charcuterie tray of cheeses, meats, fruit, and nuts which was such a nice welcome after a long drive- we were starving when we arrived! The house was located within just 20 minutes or less of two ski resorts and even shorter to get to Lake Geneva which was still decorated for Christmas. It looked like a Christmas Hallmark town! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location

Convenient location

Family shopping trip to Lake Geneva. We were there to sleep. Unfortunately I was not receiving any emails from VRBO as they were all going to spam, so there was some miscommunication from the start. I didn’t realize that I needed to update the quantity of people that came since I remembered it said a max of 10, (we said 5 and it ended up to be 7) but Christina quickly let us know. She did end up splitting the difference half way. If you aren’t comfortable being watched, this is not for you. It was odd to get a phone call as I was carrying my bags in the house. Nice place, nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place/ Great Location!

Perfect location for our stay to attend an event at Alpine Valley Music Theatre. The house was great and had very nice features to entertain us during the day. We really appreciated the snack/wine basket. Overall the experience was great and I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend Geneva Lake Walk

We enjoyed our stay! The place was very neat and clean. It was nice to have the several bedrooms to choose from. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway with old friends!

Overall really nice property, clean put together well with comfortable beds and good amenities, location and a good getaway with friends. The outdoor area is wonderful! The apple tree out front dropping apples is the only nuisance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place near Lake Geneva

Great place with plenty of room near Lake Geneva!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina Moore

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Lorrin and Christina live and rent their summer home - Sunnyside at the Bay. We are new to VRBO and have found a passion in helping others enjoy there time in Williams Bay and the surrounding areas.

Why they chose this property

Why this property? We searched for a few months before we decided on this unique cottage. The total square footage is just over 1,000 sq ft but it feels so spacious. The neighborhood is quite. There is a nature preserve across the road and its lovely to see deer and wild turkeys wondering around.
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