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The Bay House - 1 block from Geneva Lake

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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
    ‪2 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.

The Bay House - 1 block from Geneva Lake

The Bay House — Cozy, Family-Friendly Retreat in the Heart of Williams Bay

Welcome to The Bay House, where historic charm meets modern comfort. Nestled just steps from the lake, this inviting home is designed for easy, memorable getaways with family and friends. Walk to everything, unwind in comfort, and enjoy a space thoughtfully set up for both kids and adults.

Sleep comfortably
• Three cozy bedrooms with high-quality bedding
• Fun, lake-themed bunk room perfect for kids
• Pack-n-play available for little ones

Gather, relax, and enjoy
•Fully updated kitchen with new appliances, island seating, and stocked dishware
• Fast Wi-Fi and smart TVs for streaming
• Indoor electric fireplace for cozy evenings
• Washer and dryer for convenience

Outdoor living made easy
• Private backyard — perfect for kids and pets
• Fire pit for s’mores under the stars
•Hammock, propane grill, and outdoor dining area
• Beach gear included: wagon, chairs and toys

Designed for families
• High chair, kids’ dishes, toys and games
• Room-darkening shades and noise machines for better sleep

Pet-friendly
• Dogs welcome with prior approval

Explore with ease
Step outside and you’re just a 2-minute walk to:

• Lakefront park, beach, and boat launch
• Local restaurants and ice cream
• Scenic trails including the Geneva Lake Shore Path
• Kayak/SUP rentals, and bike rentals

Extras to make your stay special

• Celebration setups for birthdays, anniversaries, or surprises
•Golf cart rental assistance with delivery and pickup options
• 24/7 local host support for a stress-free stay

Pack light, settle in, and make lake memories at The Bay House.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Geneva Lake. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Geneva Lake and 7 minutes on foot from Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
As a guest of The Bay House - 1 block from Geneva Lake, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Must talk to the owner prior to arrival to confirm

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bay House 1/2 Block Geneva Lake Williams Bay
Bay House 1/2 Block Geneva Lake
Bay 1/2 Block Geneva Lake Williams Bay
Bay 1/2 Block Geneva Lake
The Bay House - 1/2 Block From Geneva Lake Williams Bay
The Bay House - 1/2 Block From Geneva Lake Private vacation home

The Bay House - Best location in Williams Bay — walk to everything! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at the Bay House. Comfortable rooms and the covered porch in a quiet area. During our short stay we were able to shop in Lake Geneva, walk on the Lake Path, see the Yerkes Observatory and sit on the benches at the Williams Bay beach area watching all the activity. There is much to do around this good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Wonderful stay, cute and cozy! Well equipped for infant and toddlers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here! Everything was perfect, and we had the best time! We loved going over to the Frosty Moose just around the corner for ice cream, and it was such a relaxing and calm beach area as well. The beds were super comfortable which made for a great night’s sleep!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., St. Charles, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Braden W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small, but great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Team B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Marco V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

House was clean, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Loved the front porch dining table and house had a variety of games- scrabble, uno, cards etc. also had lots of baby toys and dolls my daughter had fun playing with. Has lots of pans and cooking utensils, as well as a propane grill but Did not have any salt or basic spices. Fire pit was nice and they had marshmallow roasting sticks. Was a nice home base and good space when we had a rainy day that we were all still able to enjoy together
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Denise E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and clean.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend family

Great option close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The property was nice. Key pad was easy to use and straight forward. Everything we needed was waiting for us. The porch out front was our favorite spot! We sat out there for hours with coffee or drinks and just enjoyed the surroundings! Beds were comfortable. Overall a really nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, difficult check-in

The property is in a great location, the beds are comfortable, house is clean. Check-in process was unreasonably difficult and involved going to the woman who lives on the other connected side of the house. Property manager provided 1 beach pass for our troubles (there were 4 of us). Not a great start to the vacation. Luckily we were using the house for overflow guests for a larger family reunion so we were not there much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Bay House is so charming!

The Bay House was wonderful- so charming! The front porch is the perfect place to relax/enjoy a meal, and the beautiful plants. The bedrooms were perfectly sized for our 2 daughters. There is a wonderful ice cream shop just steps away from the house. And less than 10 minute walk to get to the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

JACKLYN K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

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