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8 chambres4 salles de bain20 personnes
Commodités populaires
Cuisine
Laveuse
Sécheuse
Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Wi-Fi gratuit
Climatisation
Chambres et lits
8 chambres (20 personnes)
Chambre 1
5 lits 1 place
Chambre 2
1 grand lit et 1 lit 1 place
Chambre 3
1 très grand lit
Chambre 4
1 très grand lit
Chambre 5
2 lits 1 place
Chambre 6
1 lit double et 1 lit 1 place
Chambre 7
1 très grand lit
Chambre 8
1 très grand lit
4 salles de bain
Salle de bain 1
Baignoire · Toilettes · Douche uniquement · Baignoire à jets
Salle de bain 2
Toilettes · Douche uniquement
Salle de bain 3
Toilettes · Douche uniquement
Salle de bain 4
Baignoire ou douche · Toilettes
Espaces supplémentaires
Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Bureau
Balcon
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin
Salle à manger
À propos de cet hébergement
Lake House on Delavan - façade plate sur l'eau, grande jetée, salle pour 20
Si vous êtes à la recherche de l'endroit idéal pour offrir à votre grande famille et à vos amis un excellent séjour au bord du lac, vous êtes arrivés. Ceci est la maison idéale sur le lac pour les familles en vacances sur le lac Delavan. Construction plus récente avec plafonds de 9 pieds et vues spectaculaires sur le lac de tous les niveaux. Grande cour côté lac avec 60 pieds de façade plate. Grand quai en bois de 50 pieds avec échelle de bain, fond sablonneux et beaucoup d'espace de stationnement pour bateaux. Grande pêche juste au large des côtes et de la jetée. Grande terrasse au niveau principal avec vue sur le lac et beaucoup de meubles de salon et table. Barbecue Weber avec ligne directe de gaz naturel (ne jamais vider les réservoirs ou les recharges). Le patio blindé au niveau du sol avec ventilateur de plafond et mobilier de salon est parfait pour se détendre l'après-midi. Il y a 2 grandes chambres familiales avec vue sur le lac et cheminées. La chambre familiale n ° 1 est au niveau principal reliée à la cuisine, à la salle à manger et à la terrasse dispose d'un grand canapé sectionnel et d'une télévision HD 80 "pour les soirées cinéma en famille. La salle familiale # 2 au rez-de-chaussée est reliée à la zone de divertissement du bar avec évier et au patio grillagé avec un grand canapé inclinable électrique et une causeuse et une télévision HD de 58 ". Bar avec vue sur le lac et réfrigérateur 4 places pour se divertir. Cinq chambres principales et 3 lits superposés pour enfants peuvent accueillir confortablement 10 adultes et 10 enfants. La chambre # 1 est une suite parentale massive au dernier étage avec un lit king size, une vue imprenable sur le lac, des plafonds cathédrale, un balcon, une cheminée, un bureau, un coin salon et une télévision HD 58 ". La suite principale comprend une grande salle de bain principale avec douche double, double vasque et baignoire jacuzzi. La chambre # 2 au niveau supérieur a un lit king-size qui peut être converti en 2 lits jumeaux pour les adultes ou les enfants célibataires. La chambre # 3 au niveau principal a un lit king size avec une salle de bain au niveau principal et un accès "sans escaliers" qui est parfait pour les grands-parents. La chambre n ° 4 est au rez-de-chaussée de la chambre familiale n ° 2 avec un lit king-size. La chambre # 5 est au rez-de-chaussée avec un lit queen size. Le niveau inférieur a une salle de bain complète avec douche. Le dortoir pour enfants sur le garage attenant dispose du chauffage et de la climatisation, de 3 chambres, d'une aire de jeux avec chaises de jeux vidéo et Xbox, et d'une salle de bain complète avec douche et double vasque. Grand garage 2 et 1/2 voitures. Beaucoup de parking privé pour 8 voitures. La cuisine a des comptoirs en granit et des appareils modernes. La buanderie a un comptoir en granit, un évier et une laveuse et une sécheuse. Internet haut débit 400mb et accès WIFI partout. Les téléviseurs intelligents offrent un accès basique aux chaînes et des applications de streaming (Netflix, Prime, etc.). Tout le confort moderne de la maison au bord de l'eau de la rive sud du lac Delavan. 10 minutes des commerces et restaurants du centre-ville du lac Léman. 10 minutes du parcours de golf Geneva National Resort & Club. 30 minutes de la station de ski Alpine Valley. Foyer extérieur et meubles de jardin qui vous attendent au bord du lac pour des nuits d'été magiques. Kayaks, planches à pagaie, flotteurs et gilets de sauvetage disponibles pour votre usage. Bateau de luxe Harris Crowne 250 tritoon 350 HP, Sea Ray 185 et jetski Honda Aquatrax disponibles à la location supplémentaire pour une croisière autour du lac ou un tube / ski nautique. Venez visiter et vivre vos rêves de lac!
Animaux de compagnie autorisés : chiens et chats (maximum 2 au total)
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Hébergement non-fumeurs
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 1741961vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Delavan
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Delavan, plus précisément au bord de l'eau. Vous aimez vous plonger dans la nature ? Les indispensables Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy et Parc d'état de Big Foot Beach se doivent de figurer sur votre parcours. Vous n'êtes pas non plus contre un petit bain de culture ? Les pragmatiques Activité ludique Dancing Horses Theatre et Delavan Historical Society sauront vous ravir ! En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Observatoire Yerkes et Activité ludique Animal Gardens. Profitez de votre séjour à deux pas des pistes pour découvrir le ski de fond et le ski ou pour vous essayer à la motoneige et au patinage sur glace.
Plage de Williams Bay - 10 min en voiture - 11.4 km
Lake Como - 13 min en voiture - 14.5 km
Transport
Gare de Harvard - 24 min en voiture
Aéroport international General Mitchell (MKE) - 57 min en voiture
Restaurants
Burger King - 15 min en voiture
McDonald's - 14 min en voiture
Dunkin' - 13 min en voiture
Culver's - 15 min en voiture
Taco Bell - 14 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20 accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens et les chats (limite de 2 par chambre).
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20?
En date du 17 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20 le 27 mai 2026 commencent à 1 771 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20?
Le départ est à 11 h.
Où se situe Luxury Lake House on Delavan, flat frontage on the lake, large pier, sleeps 20?
Propriété de vacances de type familial se trouve au bord de l’eau, à moins de 10 km des sites suivants : Phoenix Park Bandshell, Observatoire Yerkes et Activité ludique Animal Gardens. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 10 km : Fontana Beach et Plage de Williams Bay.
Avis
10
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
This was our 2nd year to stay at this perfect home to house 19 and celebrate an early family Christmas. We appreciated the new stove/oven as well as other upgraded additions. The winter lake view is a bonus and so close to local restaurants etc.
Carolyne N.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sherri B.
2 déc. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The house was perfect for our big Thanksgiving gathering. Lots to do and the kitchen was well equipped. Folks were talking about a return trip to take advantage of the summer amenities.
Sherri B.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Alan F.
27 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
My family of 5 stayed for 3 nights. The location was perfect. The home met all of our expectations and more! We will definitely stay here again next time we come to Lake Delavan.
Alan F.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Emmy T.
1 janv. 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great location. The view was beautiful! We enjoyed the fireplaces and large dining table for meals together. I would suggest making it more clear that there's only one bedroom on the main floor without steps. We thought there were 2 from the pictures. We had some older people in our group that needed the main floor.
Emmy T.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Casey C.
25 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Overall great house and really enjoyed our stay! Plenty of space for sleeping a bigger group and for activities including relaxing on the deck and looking out over the lake. More TVs than you’ll ever need. Nice bar and restaurant a few blocks away. Quiet neighborhood. We really enjoyed our stay and would rebook again in the future!
Casey C.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Karen H.
9 avr. 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We can’t say enough good things about this home. It met every one of our needs, and then some! We only wish the weather was warmer and we could have enjoyed the outdoor area more! Danny, our host, was beyond helpful, and made the process easy with zero concerns. He was quick to respond to messages, and provided helpful suggestions along the way. We were so thankful to have that assistance. The house itself is beautiful inside and out. They’ve thought of everything you could possibly need. We had the ability to spread out, and never felt on top of each other. The view is spectacular, and the neighborhood felt so welcoming. There’s a couple of bars/lil corner stores within walking distance. The four season room on the ground floor was a HUGE hit! We had coffee in the mornings overlooking the water, meals, games and drinks the rest of the day in there. Even the garage was used, with a ping pong table set up in there!We can’t thank the owners enough, for allowing us the chance to enjoy their home, with our extended family, during our time there. We’ll certainly be back during warmer weather!
Karen H.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Vanya I.
20 févr. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Really nice house
Everything was great
Vanya I.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Mark V.
1 déc. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Thanksgiving vacation
Danny was outstanding and ready to help with any need or question. The house and Lake views were perfect for our needs. Hope to be back this summer
Mark V.
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jane H.
1 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect place for extended family lake vacation
We had a group of 11 ranging in age from 9 to 87 and this location was perfect. Lots of bedrooms/floors so everyone could be together but have some privacy as well. Everything was first class and we highly recommend the pontoon boat as well.
Jane H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Karen A.
5 avr. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We had an awesome time!
We stayed at your beautiful home for an entire week. The weather was hit or miss but that was ok because we spent a couple of days just chilling watching movies and playing games and then a couple of days in Lake Geneva.
We would highly recommend staying at this property.
Karen A.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mars 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gale W.
29 janv. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
New House
This is the third year of our camping crew doing a winter get away. We stayed in the same house for two years which was booked this year, so we found this house.... Exceeded expectations, now next year we have to make a decision. Great getaway!!!
Gale W.
Séjour de 3 nuits en janvier 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
La Creasha B.
16 mars 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Cre
This property was amazing. I was a little confused about the setup at first. I didn't know three of the 8 bed rooms was separate from the main house but that still worked out great. Danny was very helpful and even gave great suggestions on places to hang out that would be most appropriate for the age group that was with, It was oldest sons 30th bday and we couldn't have selected a better place, I suggest to anyone looking for a perfect vrbo bnb pick this one!!
La Creasha B.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Alan F.
4 janv. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Christmas week
18 people spent 7 days at the property. The view was spectacular, plenty of bedrooms, games available, great master bedroom. Only negatives small kitchenif you want to do extensvie cooking and not well insulated for winter. But all in all we really enjoyed it
Alan F.
Séjour de 8 nuits en décembre 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 6 janv. 2023
Thanks for the input, we know the single oven is not the best for large family holiday meal cooking. Our home was built for year-round use, and we are often there in the winter. The winter activities (snowmobiling, ice fishing, and skiing nearby) are great. We have not had insulation/heating issues. The huge cathedral ceilings in the master bedroom can be a bit of a challenge when it is very cold. We should have shared that using the ceiling fans on low handles this well. So glad your overall experience was good. Hope you visit with us again.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
T W.
28 nov. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Family Get Together
This house was perfect for our large family holiday. Plenty of space for everyone to move around and be comfortable. The kids didn't really use the bunkroom as the gaming counsel was removed prior to our check-in but the ping pong table and dart board got a lot of use, even hosting a tournament! The bedroom layout worked great for the group. And while we weren't able to be outdoors, the views were phenomenal! Thank you for sharing your home.
T W.
Séjour de 4 nuits en novembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gina D.
26 oct. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Highly recommend
We stayed in Delavan for a special occasion and found this property. Wow- all I can say is that I am glad I read all the amazing reviews it received and now here’s mine. I give it 5 stars, more things to do on and in the property than at home. I am looking forward to renting again in the spring/summer so we can partake in the outdoor amenities. Thank you so much for adding a home feel to our vacation away.
Gina D.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Shawn C.
26 juill. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great multi-family house
We had a wonderful week with 3 families. The house was well spread out and was very comfortable for all. The teens especially loved the bunk house above the garage. There was not a lot of extra space for boats, so we had to rent one most days and return it each night. More dock space would have been nice. The property manager was fantastic and easy to work with, communicate with and get in touch with. Lots of great food options nearby and we found Delavan to be a perfect lake for our needs.
Shawn C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 19 nov. 2022
Shawn, you will be happy to know big brand-new permanent dock put in during the spring. 2 new boat spaces now available.
Avis vérifié
4/10 – Médiocre
Pat N.
27 déc. 2024
Points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Propreté
Great views, house needs maintenance and deep cleaning.
The lake view and fire pit were great. The house needs maintenance, deep cleaning and interior paint job. The master bedroom toilet broke, the kitchen sink piping leaked, the hvac system did not work properly, the oven was filthy, all bathrooms have yellow water stains and the house overall is dirty. The requirement to wash, dry & fold all towels is difficult with only one washer and dryer. The proper manage was very responsive to all issues; he has a very tough job with the condition of this house.
Pat N.
Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 janv. 2025
Pat, we are completely shocked by your feedback. The conditions you report are completely unacceptable for our guests. We expect our lake house to be in pristine condition and 5-star experiences for all our guests. We have taken immediate actions to change our cleaning and maintenance services to ensure this never occurs again. Our new cleaning services remove any guest linen handling responsibility. Please reach out to me directly if you feel like there is anything else we can do to correct or compensate for your experience.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
15 mai 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great lake property with lots of space.
Wow, exceptional property, way more than we expected. Modern house and layout was so much better than our old lake cottage-kind of experiences in the past. Lake access with huge pier was great and easy because of the flat frontage. Master suite was huge with Ritz Carlton-like luxury. You didn’t mention the steam shower in your VRBO listing… we enjoyed it. We took advantage of all 3 fireplaces on the nights that got chilly. The best part- kids absolutely loved having their own space in the bunkroom. With the 2 video gaming areas and 3 TVs, there was plenty to keep a hoard of kids entertained while the adults relax. We now have no concern about bringing our older parents next time. We will be coming back as soon as we can with more friends and family because there was so much room. Thank you for sharing with us!
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jamie P.
18 nov. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Gorgeous
My family sprung for this location due to the beautiful pictures and the allowance of dogs. We have a senior yorkie whose days are limited and another senior mid size dog that has separation anxiety. This place was absolutely perfect for us to create lasting memories.
We used the downstairs fireplace once, which was great. We used the garage area a ton. Our 4 & 5 year olds loved playing ping pong. Not to mention the home being well appointed and comfortable in every way.
From prior rentals, there was some minor wear to the carpets, but that’s somewhat expected given the light color and rental usage.
All in all we really enjoyed the location and home. There is a family friendly bar/restaurant down the street that we will check out next time! This home is a wonderful place for a large family or multiple families. Thank you to the owners and managers for making our stay wonderful.
Jamie P.
Séjour de 4 nuits en novembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Justine A.
22 oct. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful Lake View
We totally enjoyed the home and the neighborhood. Most of the bedrooms were wonderful. We did agree that the 3 bedrooms above the garage are minimal (furniture and decor and air) It was quite stuffy and hot up there upon arrival until the next day when the air made it's way over. I know it's listed as the "kids area" but when you are looking for beds for a large number of women and see this home listed, we expected a bit more since we had to include these 3 bedrooms for our group. And we were disappointed that the entry for this area is in the garage without carpeted steps. This area also needed night stands and lamps by the beds.
Otherwise, there's enough kitchen supplies and towels and seating and bathrooms for 12 or more. We had a great time in the family room by the huge table, and spent some time on the upstairs deck. The 4 season room was a bit disappointing since it is so small and could not seat our group.
And thanks to the owners for the multitude of towels, that was wonderful!
Be sure to read your Check out list regarding washing these towels before departure. We have never seen this rule for washing towels before leaving and it is not an easy feat with morning showers and 1 washer. We assumed, as most rentals, this is covered under the cleaning fee.
Justine A.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 9 janv. 2025
Justine, thank you so much for the input. Our linen situation has been a challenge due to limitations of our cleaning service. We have decided to upgrade and no longer ask guests to handle any linen.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Aleksandar C.
12 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect
Everything that you need
Aleksandar C.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Mary M.
5 oct. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect!
Perfect amount of space for our friends and family for our daughters wedding in Delavan WI. This VRBO is clean! Michael has been very professional to work with.
Mary M.
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
David S.
25 avr. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Fantastic House
We had a family reunion at the Delevan Lake House. The accommodations were perfect for the family's needs, with a master bedroom to die for, a ground floor bedroom for our elderly parents, an annex area through a separate garage entrance where the older kids all slept, and a downstairs wing for a family unit with younger children. The lake view is beautiful and we enjoyed the outdoor areas when the weather permitted. The house was clean and the manager and owner were attentive and accommodating. We will be back!
David S.
Séjour de 10 nuits en avril 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
anne m.
3 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Summer Vacation
Had a great time at the Lake Delavan property
anne m.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Karen H.
18 juin 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Home for large family
We had an amazing time at the house. This was our second time staying here and it never disappoints! The kitchen and home are well appointed with anything you might need. Ping pong table in the garage with spectator chairs was a big hit again! The lake views are amazing from the comfortable seating area with a fire table for cool nights. All in all a great time was had by everyone. Chris the house manager was friendly and responsive. Great home! Highly recommend!
Karen H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2021
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Carnegie Management LLC
At Carnegie Management LLC, our mission is to experience the world’s finest locations, activities, and beauty and share the locations and properties we find on our travels with others. You can learn more about us at www.carnegiemgmtllc.com.
Why this location: If you are a lake lover, let us begin by sharing our lake standards, see https://www.lakewinnipesaukee.net/ This beautiful lake is featured in the movies "On Golden Pond" and "What About Bob" and sadly is without equal in the Midwest. We are transplants from Lake Winnipesaukee New Hampshire to the Midwest and yes, lake snobs. We have been searching for years to find the right place to give our friends and family the lake experience we grew up with and we finally arrived on Lake Delavan. Unfortunately we can't be there all the time, so we decided to share our new lake home with other families hungry for the same experience. We genuinely hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
First, the lake itself. We have found Lake Delavan to be the perfect balance between Lake Geneva (too stuck up and dangerously busy on the weekends) and the much smaller lakes in the area (Lauderdales, Beulah, Whitewater, etc.). Although somewhat smaller than Geneva, Delavan is plenty of lake for all the boating and watersports fun we need without the insane boat traffic. Delavan's water quality and size is superior to the smaller lakes in the area. Second, the house. In our lake home search we ran into a broad range of old and cramped converted cottages. Ancient bases, low ceilings, and endless and poorly designed additions were a big turnoff. Built in 2003, this house has a modern and smart design that maximizes lake views and sleeping and entertaining spaces. It is very efficient, easy, and relaxing to be in. Third, the experience. Growing up on a lake gave us a deep appreciation for lake living. Jumping and swimming in the lake. Floating for hours on the tubes and air mattresses. Badminton, croquet, frisbee, water balloon and squirt gun fights on the front lawn. Fishing with our dads and friends. Tearing around on the jetskis and boats. Forth of July with fireworks. Wandering along the lake front and making new friends. Long evening cruises. Parties with campfires by the water. If this is the experience you are looking for, its all right here with certification from lake snobs.