The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

9.8

Outstanding(61 Reviews)

House in Williams Bay, WI

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Williams Bay, WI

Nearby attractions

Volo Museum

41.2 mi

Six Flags Great America

55.4 mi

Illinois Railway Museum

39 mi

Woodstock Square Historic District

30.4 mi

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The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

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9.8

Outstanding(61 Reviews)

House in Williams Bay, WI

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Williams Bay, WI

Nearby attractions

Volo Museum

41.2 mi

Six Flags Great America

55.4 mi

Illinois Railway Museum

39 mi

Woodstock Square Historic District

30.4 mi

Reviews

9.8

Outstanding(61 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests appreciated the comfortable beds, cleanliness, easy check-in process, and convenient location close to the lake and restaurants. They particularly enjoyed spending time on the front porch and in the peaceful neighborhood.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0

Sep 2024

The beds were comfy, the porch was incredibly pleasant, the decor was cozy and the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.

10.0

Aug 2024

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

10.0

Aug 2024

Excellent value for a family vacation! Clean, with updated appliances. Short walk to restaurants and the shoreline. Looking forward to our next visit!

10.0

Jul 2024

This was an amazing place to stay. Great communication with the owner. Definitely recommend this house to anyone.

10.0

Jul 2024

Great location, walk to all the best local attractions in Williams Bay! House is cozy, three separate bedrooms, all comfortable.

10.0

Jul 2024

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

10.0

May 2024

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.

10.0

Feb 2024

Worked out well for us. Clean and a great location.

10.0

Jan 2024

Great option close to town

8.0

Jul 2023

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!

6.0

Jul 2023

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.

10.0

Jun 2023

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!

10.0

Apr 2023

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.

10.0

Mar 2023

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!

10.0

Jan 2023

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.

10.0

Nov 2022

The house, stay was great!!! The location which was a quick walk to the lake, restaurants and shops was ideal.

10.0

Nov 2022

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!!

10.0

Oct 2022

Enjoyed the peace and quiet of the home. Close to restaurants and shopping. Home had everything you could need.

10.0

Aug 2022

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.

10.0

Jul 2022

Another great trip

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!

10.0

Jul 2022

Awesome location!

Awesome location!

Second time renting this property in Williams Bay. Great location and cute house! We’ll be back!

8.0

Jun 2022

Quaint cottage near village

Quaint cottage near village

Great location just steps from Williams Bay. Enjoyed the front porch, thoughtful decor and amenities.

10.0

Jun 2022

Pet friendly rental!

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!

10.0

May 2022

Great place to relax and so close to beach and restaurants.

Great place to relax and so close to beach and restaurants.

I have never stayed in Williams Bay, normally in Lake Geneva and we now like the Williams Bay area better. The trip and house were fantastic.

10.0

May 2022

Will definitely be coming back!

Will definitely be coming back!

Some of my family and I stayed here for a weekend away and the house was perfect. Location was prime, short drive to anything really. We definitely loved the front porch seating area to drink coffee in the morning and wine in the evening.

10.0

Apr 2022

Wonderful Guest and Stay Expereince!

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!

10.0

Oct 2021

Cute and clean

Cute and clean

I loved this rental. Beds extremely comfortable, all around very clean, nice touches with shampoo and conditioners. Around corner from lake. Didn’t like neighbors playing music but didn’t last long. I’ll rent again here and never have I said that!

10.0

Jul 2021

Great value!

Great value!

Communication with Holly was fantastic. The check-in process was smooth and the location was great. We were able to walk to a few restaurants and walk to the beach access on the lake. The house was a short 10 minute drive to downtown Lake Geneva. We greatly enjoyed our stay!

10.0

Jul 2021

Location was the best.

Location was the best.

We walked to the lake and different restaurants every day. House was comfortable and enjoyed sitting outside on the front porch. We would book again but nothing is available.

10.0

May 2021

Girls weekend!

Girls weekend!

I took my 19 year old daughter and 70 year old mother to Lake Geneva for a girls weekend to celebrate my daughters birthday. This is the cutest little house located about 10 minutes from the town of Lake Geneva in a village called Williams Bay (still on the lake). Pictures are accurate. The street is quiet, but you can walk two blocks to the ice cream parlor, spa, grocer, gas station, the lake, and a few restaurants. After spending an entire day in the town of Lake Geneva shopping, walking on the lake, etc. it was awesome to get away from all the people and come home to our quiet little retreat. We each had our own bedroom. The one bathroom was easy to share and nicely updated. The kitchen was small, but had everything we needed (and we ate all but one meal here). The bonus was the adorable front porch where we ate dinner every night and played games as well. The tree out front was in full bloom and it was a beautiful view. Holly, the owner, couldn’t be more pleasant and was very responsive. The caretaker for the property, Phyllis, lives in the adjoining apartment, but we never had to bother her and wouldn’t have even known she was there. I’ve had several VRBO experiences, and this one is near the top of the list. If you’re looking to check out Lake Geneva, skip the expensive hotels there and stay at the Bay House. You won’t regret it!

10.0

May 2021

Bay House

Bay House

Great property and location! Very close to the lake, restaurants and activities. Would highly recommend.

10.0

May 2021

Great stay!

Great stay!

We enjoyed our short getaway to Williams Bay! The home is in a great location to walk to the lake, restaurants, ice cream, etc. we were able to easily get around with our stroller and two young kids. Also an easy drive to Geneva/ the dancing horse theater/ the animal safari. The house itself is very nicely decorated with a great front porch. We gave a 4/5 for cleanliness because I think we stayed after some type of party: we were finding gold confetti everywhere.

10.0

Nov 2020

Perfect hideaway

Perfect hideaway

From the first communication with the owner to our arrival to leaving everything was above expectations. Perfect location for us to visit family. Cozy throughout beds were comfy

10.0

Nov 2020

Great Trip!

Great Trip!

Cute place, good location, loved that I could bring my dog. I'd definitely stay here again.

10.0

Oct 2020

Cozy Bay House

Cozy Bay House

Very cozy place and conveniently located.

10.0

Sep 2020

Beautiful property

Beautiful property

Exactly as the pictures in The listing! Gorgeous property, easy walk 3 mins from lake. 8 min drive to downtown Lake Geneva. We loved this place and will definitely be back.

10.0

Sep 2020

Great Stay at the Bay

Great Stay at the Bay

Quaint home in a quiet area. Quick drive to the beach. Wonderful coffee and ice cream within a very short walking distance. Spacious yard enjoyed by the kiddo! Thanks for a great stay!

10.0

May 2020

Great location, very comfortable home. Had everything we needed. Nicely decorated and very clean.

Great location, very comfortable home. Had everything we needed. Nicely decorated and very clean.

Would definitely recommend this property to others!

10.0

Mar 2020

Very clean.

Very clean.

Nice

10.0

Mar 2020

Beautiful Place

Beautiful Place

Loved the location. There were amenities in the garage for outside activities, fire pit outside, and a short walk to the water. Very clean, comfortable and quiet.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Williams Bay?

The average price for a rental in Williams Bay is $394 per night. This rental is $60 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

House in Williams Bay, WI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Williams Bay, WI

Nearby attractions

The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake

House in Williams Bay, WI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Williams Bay, WI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Williams Bay?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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

What amenities are available at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

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