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The Bay House - 1 block from Geneva Lake

Family-friendly holiday home in Williams Bay

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Watch the world go by from the covered front porch.
Indoor fireplace
Fully-stocked kitchen
Exterior
Classic cottage feel

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Williams Bay, WI
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Williams Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Yerkes Observatory
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bay House - 1 block from Geneva Lake

The Bay House embodies the history, charm, and character of Williams Bay. Walk to everything and just enjoy the slow, small-town lake life.

🌊 Close to Lake - Geneva Lake is just around the corner
🚶 Walk to Everything - restaurants, parks, trails, beach and ice cream!
🐶 Pet-friendly!
🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Family-friendly - Updated kitchen, bathtub, indoor/outdoor toys, room-darkening shades, bunk room, huge backyard, pack-n-play, smart TVs, walkable to everything!
🏖️ Beach ready - Beach gear, wagon and beach toys
🚙 Golf cart friendly community
💻 High speed internet
🛌🏽 3 bedrooms with high quality bedding
😊 24/7 local host support!
🔥 Indoor electric fireplace and backyard fire pit gathering area
🌳 Private backyard, hammock, propane grill and front covered porch

🚶 Two-minute walk to:
- Restaurants
- Lakefront park & playground
- Williams Bay beach & boat launch
- 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path
- Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
- Kayak, SUP and bike rentals
- Ice cream shop

Step back in time without giving up modern comforts – enjoy your stress-free stay with the fully-stocked kitchen, high-quality bedding, noise machines and phone charging lamps. Gather in the expansive backyard with games, a propane grill, hammock and outdoor dining area. Sit in the rocking chairs on the covered front porch while you watch the world go by. A washer and dryer are available.

🏖️ Lake life is easy here – grab the wagon, beach chairs, water toys and explore! We have it all - high chair, pack-n-play, water table, room-darkening shades and games. Additional baby gear available locally for rent.

🚙 Williams Bay is a low-speed vehicle community, meaning you can drive a street legal golf cart almost anywhere! Rent an electric luxury golf cart while in town with complimentary delivery and pickup.

The greater Geneva Lake area has great concert venues, lake activities, top dining destinations, fabulous boutique shopping, downhill skiing, local spas, breweries and wineries and wellness studios.

Available birthday/anniversary/surprise set-up upon request. Golf cart rental upon request. Please note there is an attached apartment for property manager's quarters and she is available 24/7 for anything needed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must talk to the owner prior to arrival to confirm
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only

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
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

Williams Bay is home to this holiday home. Gary Gygax Memorial and Black Point Estate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Big Foot Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Williams Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Williams Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake located?

This family-friendly Williams Bay holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Geneva Lake and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Yerkes Observatory and Williams Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in relation to our event at Geneva National. House was a perfect size and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, cute and cozy! Well equipped for infant and toddlers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cottage-like! We loved being within walking distance to some local shops, the park, and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Nice home

Enjoyed our stay for our first stay in Lake Geneva!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed for business and then my family joined me later, this was a great location, Holly was super nice and helpful!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Great place to stay! Very warm and welcoming.

Would recommend this wonderful getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Team B.

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

Pleasant, Clean, Excellent Location

The beds were comfy, the porch was incredibly pleasant, the decor was cozy and the location was perfect. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Family

Went to safari zoo and i think we were all amazed. Went on the 1 hr boat tour and enjoyed the beautiful homes. Had a little bonfire in the evening and just enjoyed each other
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden W.

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

Small, but great location

Loved this place. It worked great for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen L.

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

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

Would definitely recommend this property to others!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Amazing location for a lake geneva getaway

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

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

Awesome place

This was an amazing place to stay. Great communication with the owner. Definitely recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Cozy lake house

Great location, walk to all the best local attractions in Williams Bay! House is cozy, three separate bedrooms, all comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

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

Wholesome Family Time

Excellent value for a family vacation! Clean, with updated appliances. Short walk to restaurants and the shoreline. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

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

Wedding weekend family

Great option close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Awesome location!

Second time renting this property in Williams Bay. Great location and cute house! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JACKLYN K., Chicago

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

Great Stay at the Bay (House)

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise E.

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

Cute and clean.

Worked out well for us. Clean and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

volkan t.

We had an amazing time just before Thanksgiving rush!!

Cute comfy beach cottage made us at home.. House was clean, kitchen stacked with whatever we needed, everything was just perfect! We'll definitely come back for summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Perfect for a Bachelorette Party

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Comfortable Home, Amazing Location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L., Chicago, IL

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

Weekend trip

Lovely property for a weekend trip. Easy access. Only complaint is there was an unidentified smell upon entering the house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paiton D.

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

Winter ski stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Holly Leitner

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Hello! I am a fifth generation Lake Geneva resident and I began hosting in 2016. It is my passion to share my love of this area and create perfect soul-nourishing retreats for my guests. I am lucky to call this area home and enjoy the four seasons and abundance of natural areas. I am happy to help you with any planning tips to make it a great getaway!

Why they chose this property

It's the better side of Geneva Lake. You get to live like a local - walk to the restaurants, beach, bars, parks, hiking trails and avoid the touristy crowds of Lake Geneva. Williams Bay is hallmark small town living, quaint, yet just a hop away from it all.

What makes this property unique

Front porch, firepit, hammock, huge yard - and small town lakeside living!

Languages:

English
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