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Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3+ bathrooms Sleeps 9 2800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Lake Geneva, WI
- Riviera Beach3 min walk
- Lake Geneva Cruise Line5 min walk
- Riviera Ballroom6 min walk
- Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bunk Room 2nd Floor
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Carpeted Bedroom 2nd Floor
1 Double Bed
Primary Bedroom 1st Floor
1 Queen Bed
Primary Bedroom 2nd Floor
1 King Bed
Pull out in Family Room
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
2nd Floor Hall Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Powder Room
Toilet
Primary Bath 1st Floor
Toilet · Shower only
Primary Bath 2nd Floor
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here
Covid is over and it's time to get out and make up for lost time! Gather your family in our Historic Civil War-era home built in 1863. Our home is one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva and in the famous Maple Park Historic District. If location is important, if walking to everything is high on the priority list, if convenience is ideal click "book now" before all the weeks in our calendar are taken. Only half block from the lake, and stones throw to Library Park.
Our home has been extensively renovated over the past two years with an eye to the contemporary convenience and sophistication while keeping the traditional beauty and romanticism of the past.
From the moment you walk through the entry door and see the curved staircase you know this home is special. Imagine all the stories that have been told on the front porch during long summer evenings. It's time to add your stories to the ones already told. Gather the family, pull up a chair and exchange memories as you rock on the front porch or around the fire-pit in the back yard.
Our large Kitchen/ Gathering room will be the center of many a card game, conversations late into the night, lazy breakfasts, easy lunches and fantastic dinners. The long dining room table seats 10 comfortably. And there's a little people's table, too. The family room encourages the couch potato to feel right at home watching movies or ball games on Streaming Smart TV! The living room is a place you will enjoy quiet conversation, reading a good book or taking that well-deserved nap. Appreciate the privacy of two primary suites with their own baths, one on the 1st floor and one on the 2nd floor. A powder room serves the main floor rooms. Full sized washer and dryer. Large yard for tossing the ball or enjoying the sun. And just a short walk to the unique shops and restaurants in downtown Lake Geneva.
We have a BBQ grill on the rear patio to enjoy your family's favorite recipes. There's a wrought iron table and chairs with umbrella stand for your afternoon leisure. The rear yard has a fire pit surrounded by 6 adirondack chairs so bring fixings for s'mores. Your friends and children will make memories to last a lifetime. It's a place you'll want to come back to year after year. Talk to us to plan for the following year. Over half of our guests book the same week the following year, we can make it happen!
Allow us to help you enjoy your stay here in our home. We look forward to having you.
Our home has been extensively renovated over the past two years with an eye to the contemporary convenience and sophistication while keeping the traditional beauty and romanticism of the past.
From the moment you walk through the entry door and see the curved staircase you know this home is special. Imagine all the stories that have been told on the front porch during long summer evenings. It's time to add your stories to the ones already told. Gather the family, pull up a chair and exchange memories as you rock on the front porch or around the fire-pit in the back yard.
Our large Kitchen/ Gathering room will be the center of many a card game, conversations late into the night, lazy breakfasts, easy lunches and fantastic dinners. The long dining room table seats 10 comfortably. And there's a little people's table, too. The family room encourages the couch potato to feel right at home watching movies or ball games on Streaming Smart TV! The living room is a place you will enjoy quiet conversation, reading a good book or taking that well-deserved nap. Appreciate the privacy of two primary suites with their own baths, one on the 1st floor and one on the 2nd floor. A powder room serves the main floor rooms. Full sized washer and dryer. Large yard for tossing the ball or enjoying the sun. And just a short walk to the unique shops and restaurants in downtown Lake Geneva.
We have a BBQ grill on the rear patio to enjoy your family's favorite recipes. There's a wrought iron table and chairs with umbrella stand for your afternoon leisure. The rear yard has a fire pit surrounded by 6 adirondack chairs so bring fixings for s'mores. Your friends and children will make memories to last a lifetime. It's a place you'll want to come back to year after year. Talk to us to plan for the following year. Over half of our guests book the same week the following year, we can make it happen!
Allow us to help you enjoy your stay here in our home. We look forward to having you.
Property manager
Paul Petersen
Languages
English
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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 deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lake Geneva
Located in Lake Geneva, this holiday home is in the city centre. Geneva Lake and Big Foot Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paradise Golf Park and Lake Geneva Balloon Company. Dan Patch Stables and Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Geneva, WI
What's nearby
- Riviera Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Riviera Ballroom - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
- Lake Como - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min walk
- Culver's - 14 min walk
- Popeye's On Lake Geneva - 6 min walk
- Starbucks - 6 min walk
- Next Door Pub - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
18 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew C.
13 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Weekend
Matthew C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edward D.
16 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Edward D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gerald L.
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house
Gerald L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephen H., Kansas City
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic House, Paul is great
Stephen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Beth W.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Celebration of Life
Beth W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
2 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, close to everything
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Judy R.
25 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Convenient Cozy
Judy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Totty v.
29 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing Short of Fabulous!
Totty v.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
5 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING STAY!!!
Monica M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eileen O.
15 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch from Start to Finish
Eileen O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
rhonda t.
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home!
rhonda t.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon N.
21 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in Lake Geneva!
Sharon N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nat D.
31 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home in a Perfect Location
Nat D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Denielle M.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Geneva House
Denielle M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Carol M.
3 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family retreat
Carol M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Devin B.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a perfect location!
Devin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shane D.
18 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better Than Advertised
Shane D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
sally c.
22 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
sally c.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey C., Omaha, NE, USA
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy D.
9 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
Jeremy D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janette W.
27 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well Appointed, Clean and Beautiful Home
Janette W.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Judith W.
18 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
Judith W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dan M., West Bend, WI
12 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal place that was as advertised
Dan M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brad W.
24 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Owner, Awesome House, Awesome Location
Brad W.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2020
About the host
Hosted by Paul Petersen

From St Louis. Graduated from Principia College in '88, lived in LA then moved to Chicago and have been in the Real Estate business ever since. I build single family homes in the city of Chicago. Live with my wonderful wife Corrie and our three children. Mason Just graduated from Indiana University Kelly School of Business, Sam is a Junior at U of Michigan, and our Leah is a Jr. at Lane Tech here on the north side of the city. We purchased this home when our kids were tiny hoping that we would shape their world with great memories and happy times. Now it's time to pay it forward, and let others build those dreams!
Why they chose this property
The moment the real estate agent walked me into this great home and I saw the curved staircase I was SOLD. Room after room I walked through and continued to see the potential. I knew this home could ensure my dream of having a summer home for my family. It's exactly what I wanted. Its near the lake, its near downtown: shopping- restaurants- pubs. The beach is one block from our back door. We share our 6 beach passes too!! The elementary school yard & park is catty-corner across the street. Play tennis, basketball, baseball, kickball, volleyball use the swing set and all the play ground equipment! We can come up in the winter and ice fish, see the ice sculptures, walk in the snow caves, go skiing, cross country ski, snow mobile.
You name it- you can do it!! The love and warmth that has been shared in our home has been immeasurable and priceless!
You name it- you can do it!! The love and warmth that has been shared in our home has been immeasurable and priceless!
What makes this property unique
Drive up, park your car in the driveway and walk to everything! You could not ask for any better location to anything in the city or the lake! The home can easily handle 12 people. Laundry is full sized on the 1st floor. Two master bedroom bathroom suites. Huge yard space. Large gather space. Perfect front porch with quintessential rocking chairs.
Languages:
English
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