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.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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.
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Property # 1688840vb
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
About the area
Lake Geneva
Located in Lake Geneva, this holiday home is in the city centre. Big Foot Beach State Park and Four Seasons Nature Preserve 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Is Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here on 9 Jun 2026 start from £497, 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 Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here located?
Located in the heart of Lake Geneva, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Riviera Beach, Lake Geneva Public Library and Geneva Lake. Lake Geneva Cruise Line and Riviera Ballroom are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Large home with great gathering spaces. Perfect location walkable to the lake, path, restaurants and shops. Updated bathrooms and large kitchen.
Pat J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thanks for the nice review Pat. Your group was enjoyable to have, my cleaners said it was an easy clean!! So thanks for that. Yes, our home checks many boxes and we’re glad you enjoyed it. You’re welcome back any time!
Great location and the house is beautiful. Owner was quite helpful and took care of all our needs. Would love to stay in this house again
Edward D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
Ed,
Thanks for the kind words. Hope you had a good time with your family and your son on the golf course!!
Looking forward to your return next year! You and you’re family are always welcome back!!
We were really pleased with this property. Great location if you want to walk to the beach, to restaurants, and shopping. Very quiet street at night and comfortable beds that made for good sleeping. House was clean and well-stocked. Owners were gracious when we arrived a bit early which was appreciated.
Gerald L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Gerald and Beverly,
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your patience while we tidied up the place upon your arrival. We loved the communication you shared with us and even letting us know about the Tupperware meltdown! Lol
You’re “first rate people” as my mom used to say and you are always welcome to stay with us on your next vacation.
The neighborhood is ridiculously close to the beach and to town. The pictures actually make the house seem smaller.....it's pretty comfy/sizable, especially for a house built in 1836,
The house was beautiful, immaculate and well appointed. Every possible contingency accounted for! Location is ideal!
Beth W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
Beth,
Thank you for the kind words. We're glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. And you are right, the location is second to none in Lake Geneva!! You are welcome back anytime!
Beautiful Victorian complete with today's amenities. The owner didn't leave out a thing! He initiated ommunication to make sure all our needs were met. Will stay here again!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Liz,
Thank you for being such a great guest!
That’s what a vacation is all about. Showing up to a home where everything you need for your stay is there. We love when quests have the chance to unwind, relax and enjoy all that Lake Geneva has to offer: the beach, lake, boating, shopping and bbq’s on the back patio. Not to mention sitting back in the Adirondack chairs watching the fire as you drink your favorite beverage or making s’more’s for the kids. The trip wouldn’t be complete without walking through the quaint town and a stop at the Beef Jerky Outlet!
Liz, we will be sure to have the place ready for your next visit!
What a wonderful place to gather.We were six family members ages 76-86. Had lots of story telling and laughter around the beautiful dining room table and in the warm comfortable living room.
Judy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Judy, Glad you had a good time with your family. Come back and visit us again soon!!
What an amazing property. Perfect location close to lake/beach and downtown area. Back yard and fire pit were the chosen hang out spaces for both kids and adults. Interior was spacious, comfortable and easily fit our family of 9. Fluffy towels and comfortable beds made it even better. Working with Paul was a breeze and hope to visit this property again in the near future!
This home was perfect for our annual visit to Lake Geneva. It is very close to the public beach and a short walk to downtown shops and restaurants. We enjoyed having the space to spread out while being able to prepare and enjoy meals together in the modern kitchen and large dining table. We loved the yard and fire pit for evenings together. We had everything we needed here from pots and pans to beach towels and floaties. I highly recommend this rental. The property and it’s owner are super!
Devin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thank you Devin. I’m so glad your family enjoyed your stay with us. We try our best to make our guest’s stay as easy as possible, with a stocked kitchen, outfitted baths and tons of things to do while inside and outside. So glad you enjoyed the fire pit. Hope your relaxed on the hammock Our location in town and close to everything makes life easy doesn’t it!! Welcome back anytime!
We had a chill bachelorette party of 8 ladies and the house was GORGEOUS!!! You could tell they put a lot of pride and love into maintaining this space. The pictures do not even do it justice. It’s so open and comfortable. Perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms. Paul is super quick to respond and the absolute best host!! I can’t wait to come back!! I couldn’t recommend it more!!!
Monica M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Monica,
Thank you so much for the kind words! You’re right I need to get some updated photos. We are looking forward to your return. Thanks for leaving our home as good as you entered it….we were a little worried about our first bachelorette party, but we were pleasantly surprised when the cleaners gave us a thumbs up after your stay!! Welcome back anytime!!
Friends Reunion Weekend was a success due in part to this host, house and the location. We all loved the house, and appreciated all of the gathering space. No details were forgotten in making it feel like home. Super walking location to the lake and downtown Lake Geneva. I don’t think I will ever have a more attentive VRBO host than Paul has been. We would highly recommend this home to anyone, and hope to return soon.
Eileen O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2022
Eileen,
We are so glad you had a memorable time staying with us at the Gathering Place. You are so right about the location, it’s perfect! So close to everything and within walking distance to everything downtown. We also appreciate your fast responses to our owner questions, so thank you for that. We hope to have you again soon to share more time with your friends and enjoy more Lake Geneva!!
Absolutely love this home! Very convenient to restaurants, shopping and lake! Paul made staying here so easy, lovely inside with very comfortable beds, everything you need for a relaxing weekend by the lake.. stocked bathrooms and kitchen! Games, toys and tons of movies available. Although we did not cook during our stay the kitchen is stocked with anything and everything you would ever need to prepare a meal! I booked another stay in 2024 before leaving this home!! Thank you Paul!!
rhonda t.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Rhonda,
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home. Thank you so much for taking care of it and enjoying it. We look forward to your return next summer!!
Family wedding week. Lovely older historical home in a lake resort town about three short blocks to the beach and town. Walkable to anywhere downtown. Children were delighted with the bunkers. Modernized bathrooms and lots of games and books for kids. Kind and responsive hosts with loads of extras, including grill, fireplace, beach toys and tags. We have lived in this town previously. It's fun to see it through the eyes of tourists and stay in a house we have admired for years.
Nat D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2021
Nat, We are so glad you and your family stayed with us. Thank you for taking such nice care of our home & happy you were able to use all the games, books, beach toys, grill and fire pit. Hope to have you return as a “tourist” again!!
We just spent a week here for a family reunion and birthday celebration. The location is incredible! Just a block to the beach and downtown. The home is spacious and nicely decorated. It has a large well equipped kitchen and updated bathrooms. Lots of different spaces and seating for conversations indoors and outside. We loved sipping on our coffee enjoying the morning breeze on the front porch. Paul, the owner was great to work with and very timely in responding. This is a great choice for a getaway at Lake Geneva. Highly recommend!
Sharon N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2022
Sharon,
Thank you so much for the kind words. We wish all our guests treated our home the way you did. And thank you for corresponding in a timely manner- made my life easy! We hope you consider us for your summer getaway next year!
Four ladies on a girls' trip. We all had our own bedroom, and two of us shared a bathroom. The house is perfectly located for anyone. It's literally a two-block walk to all the shopping and restaurants on Main Street. There's a nice large kitchen that was equipped with anything you'll need. The front porch with rocking chairs was the perfect place for morning coffee while waiting for the rest of the group to wake up. Pack your tennis shoes and go for a nice walk along the lakeshore. Paul, the host, is very prompt with responses and answered any question we had. Stop looking and book this place. You won't regret it.
Denielle M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
Denielle,
Thank you so much for the kind words. You are so right… the location is perfect for anyone who doesn’t feel like driving once they unpack! So glad you had a good time with your gal pals. Hope to have you back next summer!
We enjoyed a wonderful three days in Lake Geneva reconnecting with our family from different states. The house was perfect for our group and so convenient to shops and restaurants in Lake Geneva. Parking can be a problem in the downtown area so being able to walk places was a big plus for us! The home had everything we needed and more! Thank you Paul for a wonderful stay!
The home and Paul both exceeded expectations and my expectations were high. Large home with all the amenities and the location could not be beat. This is a must stay if you are in Lake Geneva. You will not be disappointed.
Shane D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Shane,
Thank you for the kind words. Glad you and your family enjoyed the stay. It is nice being so close to where all the action is in town as well as having a big enough house to have friends or just somewhere to disappear and read a book or surf the web. You are surely welcome back next year!
Paul
Sally, glad you enjoyed your stay. Yeah, these new TV’s these take a technowizard to operate… it’s all about knowing how to stream online content. We will make sure our next guests bring their TV provider info and password for the future.
All the best!
Paul
Perfect location. Walking distance to the lake/beach and town. Plenty of space for friends and family. Owners were incredibly responsive. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Jeffrey- glad you and your family had a good time with us at the Gathering Place.
House was exactly as advertised. House was well stocked with the necessities and was in a perfect location. We walked to the beach and downtown everyday. The character of the neighborhood is hard to beat and this property lets you feel that you are part of the community. Neighbors were friendly and respectful. Thanks for a great experience. We will be returning in the future!
Jeremy D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Jeremy,
Thank you for staying with us at The Gathering Place! So glad you enjoyed your time here and thank you for the kind words! Looking forward for your return visit!!
Highly recommended! This property was very well appointed, extremely clean and close to shopping, restaurants and walking trails. The owner was very helpful and kind. We will definitely rebook this property the next time we visit Lake Geneva!
Janette W.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Janette,
So glad your stay lived up to your expectations! We are fortunate to be right in town and close to virtually everything Lake Geneva has to offer without having to get in a car to see it! We look forward to your return next year!
Enjoyed being within walking distance of beach, dock, restaurants, and shopping. We had five females and there was more than enough space for us. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. Also, both upstairs and downstairs were more than adequately cooled. It was very hot during our stay, and we appreciated the well cooled house.
Judith W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2020
Judith,
Glad you all were able to keep your vacation plans with us! So good to hear your stay was enjoyable and that you got out to the beach and town. Hope you girls shared lots of old memories and made new ones this weekend! We welcome you back any time!
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!
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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