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Geneva Island Park Retreat

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Exterior
Smart TV, books
Interior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Geneva, IL
  • Place, Island Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva History Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kane County Courthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Geneva Island Park Retreat

Our Island Park retreat is just a short walk to Fox River's bike and walking trails, and the scenic Island Park. Take a stroll over the pedestrian bridge into the heart of historic downtown Geneva. The idyllic Fox River area is great for nature walks, bird watching, kayaking, or fishing. Come back to enjoy the screened porch on this quiet street, or the private back patio. Retreat inside to the comfort of the three bedrooms and two full baths.

Enjoy this beautifully remodeled historic home right in the heart of Geneva. This stunning home was recently updated to include all the amenities to enjoy a cozy and relaxing stay, while preserving its original charm on a quiet, tree-lined street near Island Park, and less than a mile from Geneva's famous Third street. With a downstairs primary bedroom you can enjoy your privacy, while still being steps away from the comforts of the kitchen, family room and back patio. The primary bedroom has a queen bed and includes a work area, with high speed internet (1000 Mpbs).

The kitchen is updated with butcher block countertops, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen also is stocked with what you'll need to prepare a meal. Adjoining the kitchen is a large family room featuring built-in shelving, large screen TV, a cozy couch and french doors that lead out onto the private patio. Or enjoy mornings or evenings with a cup of your favorite drink on the cozy screened porch.

There is a full bathroom with shower downstairs, just steps away from the primary bedroom. Two other spacious bedrooms are upstairs - one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. Upstairs also includes another full size, newly updated bathroom. There are plenty of towels, blankets and toiletries to simplify your stay.

The detached garage, long driveway and additional on-sight parking spot provide plenty of private parking.

Take a stroll to beautiful Island Park, right on the Fox River. Or you can enjoy a longer walk, or rent bikes at the local cycle shop, with miles of scenic, paved trails along the Fox River. Less than a mile walk to the shops, restaurants and ice cream parlors of Geneva's Third Street district. You can also take a short drive to the quaint downtown areas of neighboring St. Charles or Batavia, also on the shores of the beautiful Fox River.

In an effort to maintain a secure premises, the property is equipped with a Ring doorbell located at the outside entrance to the home and the garage door.

There is a fee of $12/day for each additional guest after the initial two guests - this keeps the overall daily rental cost lower, while still covering the costs associated with additional cleaning, utilities and wear & tear for larger groups.

You will note the charge for "Taxes collected (5.98%)" - this results from the State of Illinois hotel tax which VRBO collects and we remit to the State of Illinois. Included in our daily rate is the City of Geneva hotel tax of 5% which we must collect and remit to the City of Geneva. These taxes are required by law and paid directly to the state and city governments.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Island Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Island Park and C'est La Vie
Geneva Island Park Retreat offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and 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
When loading the dishwasher, do not include pots, pans or metal bakeware.
Do not water plants. Leave used beds unmade. Patio cushions should be put back in storage bin. Place garage door opener on kitchen countertop.
Please send us a message when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Geneva Island Park Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts who made us feel very welcomed. House was clean and cute and worked perfectly for our girls weekend! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so cute!!! We enjoyed our stay so much, and we highly recommend it to anyone considering.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

piper k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Very comfortable. Great location. Hosts are lovely! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious host (even came over to shovel off snow we got overnight!). Attractively updated, and fully equipped! Just like being at home! Conveniently located for visiting our son.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Geneva get away

Wonderful home, great location, and beautiful little town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Sisters trip

The home was wonderful! Such a wonderful place to stay. Very convenient to shopping and dining. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is very well appointed. We had everything we needed. It is so cute and comfortable. Our favorite was having coffee every morning on the front porch! The location was perfect for anything in Geneva or surrounding area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Beautiful Home!

This is a great house with a nice sitting area in the backyard. The home is immaculately clean! I would stay again if ever back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Wonderful place for the four of us attending our high school reunion to stay!! 5 stars!!

All of the previous 5 star reviews are accurate!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

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

Best Vrbo Yet

This was a fantastic place for us to stay for our softball tournament! Very clean and very good location! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joann H.

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

Couldn't have been more pleased

The house is even better in person. Clean, cute and supplied with everything we needed. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Geneva Island Retreat

Stayed s week in June 2025. Property was super clean and well stocked for home away from home. Ideal location near restaurants, shopping, Tom and Elise were most thoughtful and. attentive. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell T.

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

Beautiful place

Loved our stay. Cute notes in the house. Very clean and nice neighborhood. Very happy with our stay in Geneva. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysia P.

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

Wedding weekend

Wonderful place! Super clean and great location on a quiet street. We were visiting for a family wedding and this place was in good proximity to everything we needed/wanted to do. If we make our way back we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Geneva Comfort

Perfect home to accommodate our family. It’s a well appointed home, in a splendid location to walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cortni L.

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

Super Cute Getaway

This house is lovely, clean, and well kept. It had everything we needed and was close to all the restaurants and shops. The owners were so accommodating and quick to answer any questions. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

Gem in Geneva

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!! Proximity to downtown, cleanliness, an absolute delight! We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi M.

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

Charming, cozy, and welcoming

We loved our extended stay at this wonderful property. The house is immaculately clean, warm and welcoming inside, full if charm. We loved the front screen porch and back yard grill and fireplace too. Tom is an excellent host and checked in periodically to make sure we had d everything we needed. I would stay again anytime and highly recommend this spot to our friends and family.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

We hope to return again

This was a very convenient location for our periodic trips into Chicago by train to attend the Lyric Opera or Chicago Symphony. The property was very well maintained and met our needs for a post performance get together. The owner was extremely accommodating in seeing to our special needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick B.

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

Quaint and right near downtown!

Had an excellent time. Home was on a quiet part of the area and very close to downtown. Fridge went out prior to arrival and the host provided everything for a nice weekend stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene L.

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

Great Time!

My friends and I stayed here for our girls trip. The property was quaint, clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed. It was very close to Downtown Geneva and was the perfect place for us. Thank you, Tom and Elise!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

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

Geneva Getaway

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The location was ideal. Extremely easy walk to Geneva’s downtown but the home was located in a quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and had very comfortable beds. We enjoyed the four-season room and took advantage of the bonfire on the back patio. We wish our stay was longer but would definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

wonderful Time

Tom and Elsie were great and very responsive hosts. The house was cozy and had everything we needed to enjoy family time eating, drinking and playing board games. I will definitely be renting this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023