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Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town!

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Williams Bay Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 1,372 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Lake Geneva | Walking Distance
Interior | Free WiFi | Central A/C & Heating
Family Room | Fireplace
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 100127.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 100)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town!

A rejuvenating lake retreat awaits you at this lovely 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental house in beautiful Williams Bay. Situated just a half mile from Lake Geneva and downtown Williams Bay, this wonderful home offers a prime location and at-home essentials, ensuring a memorable getaway for you and your loved ones. Spend the day at Safari Lake Geneva or boating and relaxing on the beach. Later, curl up on the couch with a good book or lounge around on a plush chair while watching cable TV!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Spacious Yard | Walk to Park | Remote-Work Friendly

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

HOME HIGHLIGHTS: Wood-burning fireplace, flat-screen cable TV, dining table, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, drip coffee maker, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, central air conditioning/heating, hair dryer
FAQ: Stairs required for access, quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BY THE WATER: Williams Bay Beach (1 mile), Fontana Beach (4 miles), Lake Geneva Public Beach (7 miles), Riviera Beach (7 miles)
PARK DAYS: Edgewater Park (0.5 miles), Flat Iron Park (6 miles), Big Foot Beach State Park (8 miles)
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy (0.9 miles), Geneva Lake Museum (6 miles), Tristan Crist Magic Theatre (8 miles), Safari Lake Geneva - online reservations required (11 miles)
AIRPORTS: General Mitchell International Airport (50 miles), O'Hare International Airport (75 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Williams Bay

Located in Williams Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Big Foot Golf Range and Geneva National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Big Foot Beach State Park. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Williams Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Williams Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Como - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mars Restaurant & Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Foot Market - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town!?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town! on 25 May 2026 start from AU$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Williams Bay Retreat: Walk to Lake Geneva & Town! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Geneva Lake and Yerkes Observatory. Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Williams Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our stay. We mostly just slept there but have no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and lovely area! Glenn and Cindi were awesome! I cannot wait to book the same place for Fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean, close to downtown Williams Bay. If I inclement they provided board games and had ping pong, bumper pool and foose ball in the basement. I would rent this again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

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

Great stay!

Clean and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernardino D.

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

Nice property, quiet neighborhood.

We were there for a convention at Grand Geneva resort. This was a short drive away and allowed for a restful break from our busy days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daria W.

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

Great stay

Clear instructions, clean, well furnished
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Perfect Location

Great coffee shop, gourmet grocery and restaurants within walking distance. William’s Bay is a hidden gem! Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

The Yellow House in Williams Bay Wi

Very nice property. All the amenities and more. Lots of games , books, towels and kitchen supplies. Would stay here again when the time presents itself
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Great time!

The property was in a great location-not far from Lake Geneva. Would love to go back and visit in the summer months
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Felt like home

The house was perfect for our weekend getaway. Location was great! We enjoyed the Williams Bay Area and a day of shopping in downtown lake Geneva. Would come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen G.

Cute House--Great Location!

Had a great time with friends in Lake Geneva. This house is cute and located in Williams Bay but took us 10 minutes to get to the downtown area of Lake Geneva and we had a ball! Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wonsuk C.

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

Wonderful stay

We stayed here for 2 nights with my kids and we had good time. Our plan was to get relaxed and we were able to do here. Many puzzles helped us as well. The property was same as described and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Linda O.

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

Nice place

Had a good time lots of great games and lots of fun with old albums
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

shantia t.

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

Wonderful House

I enjoyed the house everyday that I wanted was there only thing you need to bring is food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This rental home is beautiful. Weather was the only problem we had, but we still went to downtown Geneva in the snow storm. Beautiful area. I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great location and property.

The hosts were wonderful. check-in couldn''t have been smoother. The location worked perfectly for us. We had a wedding to attend on the other side of the lake and the boat shuttle was in Fontana. Going the other direction Lake Geneva City is just a short drive away. The house was well furnished , If the weather hadn't been so beautiful we would have spent more time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Perfect

Our family chose this VRBO as we were coming into town and needed to stay for a week for dance Nationals. This house literally has everything that you could need or want.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

melanie b.

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

All the comforts of home on vacation!

Clean, well equipped, most comfortable beds, central air conditioning was cool and comfortable. Coded access for entry so convenient. Communication impeccable. Lovely neighborhood for walking and only a 5 min walk to the shops and lakefront. 5 stars!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

AC C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here. We booked 8 days. The location is great for lake life. This trip things were not clean- crumbs and food particles in the silverware drawer. The refrigerator was broken and ruined our groceries. We ended up eating frozen food bc the freezer DID work.The in sink food disposal was broken, but I realized this too late, which was problematic. Really stinky. Hoping they take part of our payment to shore things up.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

All the little things!

It was a lovely property! Everything was clean and the house was so comfortable. The owners didn't miss a detail. They offered so much more than listed. The house was stocked with things you'd never think of and wouldn't expect. I'm booking again when I come back to visit family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Great Little Getaway

From the first steps of making reservations, to checking and checking out, the process was smooth and with great communication. The house was clean, quaint and comfortable! It's just up the hill from downtown and the lake. We took a lovely walk down the lake path on a wonderful day. People in the area were so kind and friendly. The only complaint I have is that we didn't have more time there!

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Geneva Guest Retreat

This has been our fifth stay at this property, and we will be back! Glenn and Cindi do such a great job with keeping this property up to date with new floors in the basement (New ping pong table) vanities, showers, the list goes on and on! We enjoy having fires in the fire pit and there is always plenty of wood provided for us to burn, in addition, there is always plenty of supplies inside the house as well from paper towels, toilet paper, laundry supplies, everything! It's nice to have that all available! This property is walking distance to the lake and tons of other restsurants and shops. Definitely 5 star ***** rental!! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond A.

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

Beach time

This is a wonderful location. We spent every day at the beach so grandkids could swim and fish. I would have given the house a 5 rating, but had some problems with stove, TV and washer. I did tell the host, and I think they plan on replacing old oven, and washer. The tv, we just could not figure out.. Anyway, we would recommend this place if they get these things replaced. The ping pong table was hit in the basement for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed the Stay!

Overall, we really enjoyed the stay at this cottage. It's much roomier than anticipated given the square footage, and included many amenities we were looking for (we couldn't figure out how to get the satellite dish to work but didn't have a need to watch TV so it wasn't an issue). The location is great for walking to the bay and downtown and is also close to many other things to do. A couple of things to note - the first impression of the property wasn't great since you come in the side entry which has what appears to be original railing that is rusting. The cleaning crew also hadn't done a thorough cleaning of the bathroom or the tub for a while (there were hairs on the floor when we got there and you could tell a rush job was done). The windows were also very dirty but everything else was clean and tidy. We would definitely stay in the property again and it's a cute house with some nice upgrades, and a closet full of games for days when the weather's such you need to be inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, nice neighborhood, perfect for our family for the week. My kids loved all the games and the ping pong table in the basement!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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