10/10 Excellent
Kevin W.
2 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Cabin
“Private 3-Bed Cabin Near Geneva Lake – Walk to Dining & Beach”
Cabin in Williams Bay with patio
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4350 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Williams Bay, WI
- Place, Geneva Lake5 min walk
- Place, Williams Bay Beach8 min walk
- Place, Lake Como2 min drive
- Airport, Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
About this property
“Private 3-Bed Cabin Near Geneva Lake – Walk to Dining & Beach”
“This is a sleeping cabin with limited cooking options, ideal for guests who plan to enjoy the many nearby restaurants and cafés.”
Staying at Harbor View feels like the best of both worlds: a cozy, woodsy-cabin retreat with modern comforts, while also putting you right where all the lakefront charm, outdoor adventure, and small-town Wisconsin hospitality converge. You wake up, maybe walk to the lake, enjoy a day of swimming or hiking or browsing local shops, come back to fire up a grill or relax on the deck — all without needing to drive far.
What makes our property truly unique is its blend of location, history, and the classic lake-cabin feeling that has become increasingly rare around Geneva Lake. Our family has owned and cared for this property since 1970, and over the decades we’ve welcomed multiple generations of returning guests who now think of this place as their “home away from home.” That sense of familiarity, warmth, and tradition is something you simply don’t find everywhere.
The property sits just 1,500 feet from the Geneva Lakefront, yet it still offers the peaceful character of a quiet neighborhood—close to the beach, marina, parks, restaurants, and the iconic lake path. Very few properties today remain this close to the lake while still preserving the original charm of the area: the cozy cabin feel, the woods, the sense of old-time lake living, and the slower pace that makes vacations memorable.
We also take pride in running this as a family business, not a corporate rental. Guests appreciate the personal touch, the long-standing relationships we’ve built, and the knowledge that they’re staying somewhere that has been loved and cared for over 50 years. It’s this combination of location, history, and genuine hospitality that makes our property stand out from the rest.
Staying at Harbor View feels like the best of both worlds: a cozy, woodsy-cabin retreat with modern comforts, while also putting you right where all the lakefront charm, outdoor adventure, and small-town Wisconsin hospitality converge. You wake up, maybe walk to the lake, enjoy a day of swimming or hiking or browsing local shops, come back to fire up a grill or relax on the deck — all without needing to drive far.
What makes our property truly unique is its blend of location, history, and the classic lake-cabin feeling that has become increasingly rare around Geneva Lake. Our family has owned and cared for this property since 1970, and over the decades we’ve welcomed multiple generations of returning guests who now think of this place as their “home away from home.” That sense of familiarity, warmth, and tradition is something you simply don’t find everywhere.
The property sits just 1,500 feet from the Geneva Lakefront, yet it still offers the peaceful character of a quiet neighborhood—close to the beach, marina, parks, restaurants, and the iconic lake path. Very few properties today remain this close to the lake while still preserving the original charm of the area: the cozy cabin feel, the woods, the sense of old-time lake living, and the slower pace that makes vacations memorable.
We also take pride in running this as a family business, not a corporate rental. Guests appreciate the personal touch, the long-standing relationships we’ve built, and the knowledge that they’re staying somewhere that has been loved and cared for over 50 years. It’s this combination of location, history, and genuine hospitality that makes our property stand out from the rest.
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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
About the area
Williams Bay
Williams Bay is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and Big Foot Beach State Park, while Dancing Horse Theatre and Geneva Lake Museum are cultural highlights. Yerkes Observatory and Animal Gardens are also worth visiting.
Williams Bay, WI
What's nearby
- Geneva Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Williams Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lake Como - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pier 290 - 3 min drive
- Mars Restaurant & Resort - 4 min drive
- In The Drink - 14 min drive
- Big Foot Market - 13 min drive
- The Bar at Chuck's - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Renee H.
6 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Renee H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert Y.
24 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the family
Robert Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Carol M.
26 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sleeping cabin in Williams Bay
Carol M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam T.
6 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not picky
Adam T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Casey J.
16 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Casey J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret W.
25 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Margaret W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda F.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yolanda F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashleigh S.
21 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Ashleigh S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew A.
24 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway.
Matthew A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Julie r.
4 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great for overflow at our home.
Julie r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Julie B., Schaumburg
4 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No frills but clean.
Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Nathan K.
5 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nathan K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wyatt & Tarran T.
22 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Wyatt & Tarran T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Rose L.
12 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean sleeping cabin with a few perks
Rose L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Daniell N.
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Didn’t realize it was a motel
Daniell N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Peg H.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just wish...
Peg H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
4 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kimberly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Cindy W.
15 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite get away
Cindy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Erik A.
12 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lake genevea
Erik A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jessie T.
7 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean, affordable and very nice location
Jessie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
iwona
6 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
iwona
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stefanie G.
6 Sept, 2021
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Stefanie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
2 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
Jessica C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robin P.
14 Jul, 2021
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Birthday getaway
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About the host
Hosted by Jim DAlessandro
A Little History of Williams Bay & Harbor View
Williams Bay has been welcoming lake visitors for nearly two centuries. What began as a Potawatomi settlement and later a small pioneer community grew into one of Geneva Lake’s most loved resort villages, attracting families, boaters, and vacationers from Chicago and beyond.
Harbor View Motel & Cabins are part of that tradition. Our family has owned and cared for this property since 1970, during a time when Williams Bay was still filled with classic lake cabins, mom-and-pop motels, and long-time summer families. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting generations of returning guests—many who still come back year after year for the same reasons: the beach, the fishing, the lake walks, and the familiar shops and restaurants that make Williams Bay feel like home.
What makes Harbor View special is that it still reflects the old-time Lake Geneva era—where you’re close to the water, surrounded by trees, and part of a quiet neighborhood, yet just steps from everything that makes the village come alive in summer. In a region where many historic properties have been replaced by large developments, we’re proud to preserve a place that feels like the Geneva Lake families remember.
We’re grateful to share this piece of Williams Bay history with you and look forward to helping you create your own lake memories.
Williams Bay has been welcoming lake visitors for nearly two centuries. What began as a Potawatomi settlement and later a small pioneer community grew into one of Geneva Lake’s most loved resort villages, attracting families, boaters, and vacationers from Chicago and beyond.
Harbor View Motel & Cabins are part of that tradition. Our family has owned and cared for this property since 1970, during a time when Williams Bay was still filled with classic lake cabins, mom-and-pop motels, and long-time summer families. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting generations of returning guests—many who still come back year after year for the same reasons: the beach, the fishing, the lake walks, and the familiar shops and restaurants that make Williams Bay feel like home.
What makes Harbor View special is that it still reflects the old-time Lake Geneva era—where you’re close to the water, surrounded by trees, and part of a quiet neighborhood, yet just steps from everything that makes the village come alive in summer. In a region where many historic properties have been replaced by large developments, we’re proud to preserve a place that feels like the Geneva Lake families remember.
We’re grateful to share this piece of Williams Bay history with you and look forward to helping you create your own lake memories.
Why they chose this property
We chose this neighborhood because it represents everything we love about Williams Bay and Geneva Lake—a peaceful, walkable lakeside setting with deep roots and a true sense of community. Our family has been here since 1970, and over the years we’ve watched this area grow while still keeping the charm that makes people fall in love with it.
What makes this spot special is how close it is to the lakefront, beach, marina, and village shops, yet it still feels quiet and relaxed. You can walk to everything, enjoy the shoreline, grab ice cream, or take a stroll along the lake path, then come back to a calm neighborhood surrounded by trees and lake breezes. It’s that rare mix of convenience, character, and classic Geneva Lake charm that keeps guests—and generations of families—coming back year after year.
What makes this spot special is how close it is to the lakefront, beach, marina, and village shops, yet it still feels quiet and relaxed. You can walk to everything, enjoy the shoreline, grab ice cream, or take a stroll along the lake path, then come back to a calm neighborhood surrounded by trees and lake breezes. It’s that rare mix of convenience, character, and classic Geneva Lake charm that keeps guests—and generations of families—coming back year after year.
What makes this property unique
What truly sets our property apart is its rare combination of location, history, and classic Geneva Lake charm. Our family has owned and cared for Harbor View since 1970, and over the decades we’ve welcomed multiple generations of returning guests—many of whom now think of this place as their “home away from home.” That kind of connection and continuity is something you simply can’t recreate.
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