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Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort!

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Front view of the house.
Front of house showing circular driveway.
Family room with wood-burning fireplace.
Family room, TV and screen porch.
Screen porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI
  • Geneva Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lake Como
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Geneva National Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Janesville, WI (JVL-Southern Wisconsin Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort!

This home is all about location! It is the second home in the community just steps from the clubhouse, restaurants and lakefront. Vacation living doesn't get any better than this! A four-bedroom, three full-bath home plus den that sits on the 18th fairway of the golf course. Over 3,000 square feet (with more space in the lower level) there's room for everyone to gather or to spread out.

Other features of the home include two fireplaces, large deck with Weber gas grill, big garage, basement has combination pool table and ping pong. The home has two furnaces/AC for zoned heating/cooling. Handicap accessibility: One step at the front door. There is a den on the main floor with a pull-out queen sofa bed. First floor bath does have a tub/shower combination.

Abbey Springs features two pools (indoor and outdoor), an award-winning scenic golf course, three restaurants, fitness center, racquetball, tennis, Bocce ball, volleyball, basketball and private beach access to the lake.

The rental rate includes the fees payable to the Abbey Springs Association for access to all of their recreational amenities (except golf which has a separate green fee).

The home is located 1.5 miles from downtown Fontana and 8.5 miles from downtown Lake Geneva. In Fontana you can rent a speed boat or pontoon, parasail or hang out on the dock of Chuck's Lakeshore Inn and Gordy's Bar & Grill. Downtown Lake Geneva (15-20 minutes) is home to terrific restaurants and boutique shopping. There is also a public lake-shore path that you can access from the Abbey Springs private beach to enjoy the beautiful homes and lake views.

Property manager

Karl Schmitt, Owner / Property Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Two days notice for reservation. Noise complaint--1st offense $50; 2nd offense $100. Deducted from security deposit. No smoking facility.

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 deadlock

About the area

Fontana

Located in Fontana, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Dancing Horse Theatre and Geneva Lake Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Black Point Estate and Gary Gygax Memorial. Travelling with kids? Consider Yerkes Observatory and Royal Oak Farm Orchard. Jet skiing, kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, WI

What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yerkes Observatory - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lake Como - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 20 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 22 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geneva National Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meggy Moo's Dairy Ripple - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort! located?

Located in Fontana, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Geneva Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Williams Bay Beach and Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Big Foot Golf Range and Black Point Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family get away
What a great place for a family get away. We had 10 in the group and there were plenty of spaces to enjoy. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Fully equipped kitchen. Close to both beach and pool. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Very spacious house for my group of 10! Amenities at Abbey Springs were excellent. The master bedroom bed is huge and it was very private location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in the perfect location
This rental was fantastic! The owner was very responsive and helpful before, during, and after our stay with any questions we had. The home was larger than I expected from the pictures. There was room to spare even with our group of 8. There was easy access to the Lake Geneva area and this location had plenty of amenities! Will definitely book again in the future for the Lake Geneva area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Geneva Family Reunion
The house was perfect for my family. Wonderful time. The house was equipped with everything we needed from sheets, towels, utensils, barbeque pits, dishes, and the location to the clubhouse couldn't have been better
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very clean, great location, and a lot of room for all ages of people to enjoy the house. Lots of room to play games watch TV and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abbey Springs Long Weekend
A wonderful weekend for 9 of us at this property. Beautiful grounds. Well equipped large home. Dogs allowed. Pool and hot tub available. Beach nearby. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Geneva getaway with the family.
Beautiful home, very clean and well organized. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a Family Wedding
The owner does a great job communicating. The papers are laminated with expectations. The owner does not expect the guests to do the cleaning, as many do. Overall, Abbey Springs is very nice, and we recommend it for families or groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
family reunion
Our stay was comfortable. The golfers enjoyed the course being right outside our door. The rest enjoyed the activities in the club house and pools.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Trip
Guys golf trip to Lake Geneva for a 3rd straight year. House was good size for 8 of us. Conveniently located near the Abbey Springs Resort amenities. House was clean and had all the necessary supplies for our 3 night stay. Nothing fancy, but decor fits in with the Wisconsin lake vibe. We would stay there again. Karl was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway!
We spent an amazing 4 days at this lovely property! The house is spacious but still cozy and easily accommodated 4 adults, an energetic 6 year old and 2 dogs, with room to spare. The big kitchen was the perfect location for our fun group meals and games with a cozy counter/breakfast bar and large dining areas. The bedrooms were lovely and the beds were very comfortable, the living room was great for relaxing and hanging out. We had a blast playing ping pong and pool in the basement and we made full use of the Abby Springs clubhouse- great bar and restaurant and huge indoor pool and hot tub! We had everything we needed for a fantastic long weekend in a place as clean as any hotel but with the comfort of home! Our visit in late winter/early spring led to a lot of FUN indoor time (due to rain/snow), I can only imagine how great the summer months are during boating and beach season! We will definitely be back to find out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Beautiful, clean home. Plenty of room for our family of 7. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Lots of games & entertainment for every age. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
It was a girl's weekend and a dream weekend it was. There were only 3 of us so the house, of course, was like a castle to us. It was super clean and the kitchen was well equipped (except for a chef). Every room had its own character. It would be a great house for a family reunion. There are so many areas everyone can hang out in, all really nice. It was too cool for us to use the summer room but it was nice how we could look at how pretty it was from the family room. The owners were wonderful and easy to communicate with throughout the weekend and even after. We lost a set of keys and they went out of the way to make sure the house was checked for them. Check in was super easy! There is a guard house that you need to drive through and they are very thorough in making sure who can go thru. That made us (3 senior women) feel very secure. We wouldn't hesitate in renting this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Home and Host
Karl's place was perfect for our large family attending a wedding in the area. Many spaces to relax and visit, while enjoying nature views. Karl was immediately responsive and I hope to have a reason to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Did a golf getaway with some friends. Place is as listed and has all the comforts of home. Location is great and we had an awesome time. Karl is the man.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TOM W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing short of outstanding!
We couldn't have not been more pleased with the overall renting experience. Karl our host, communicated with me frequently through the entire process and gave me specific check in instructions and always promptly answered my questions. The house had everything available to us and there were signs to identify certain aspects of the house. If I could give 10 stars on everything I would.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
Our family (three-generations, including two toddlers) had everything we needed at this property. The house is spacious, well-stocked, and very comfortable. We enjoyed the amenities - especially the beach and pool - during the day, and loved relaxing on the porch in the evening. We’d love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in an ideal location
What a fabulous home! My girlfriends and I reunioned there over a weekend, enjoying all the ample hanging and sleeping spaces and proximity/access to pool, beach, South Shore path and more. It was truly a perfect accommodation, with great communication with the owner. Highly recommend for a big group (just wish you more sunshine than we had!).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adelaide F., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Loved staying at Karl’s property! The house was much bigger than expected and was perfect for our family of 6 stay. I would for sure stay here again. Karl was communicative and check-in was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michele Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home
We enjoyed our stay and access to the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful
being from Texas and Kansas, we found the weather delightful everything needed was available. plenty of room for our group of 10 Karl was a fine host and answered all questions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Chicago, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
We had a great stay here recently. Our group of 8 ranged from young kids to grandma and everyone was comfortable and had plenty of room to spread out. A few of the rooms have had their furniture updated to more modern styles since the listing photos were taken and the master bedroom now has a king size bed. Between the huge eat in kitchen, screen porch, finished basement (the kids loved playing ping pong), and two living rooms, we were all able to find a quiet place to relax or meet in small or large groups with no trouble. The house was well maintained and we appreciated the owner labeling things he anticipated guests wanting to know - closets with extra bedding, beach towels, etc. The house is nicely decorated, but in a way that didn't require the parents to run around and frantically move a bunch of fragile knickknacks out of kid range. The kitchen is well stocked if you're planning to cook during your stay. The area is beautiful, we enjoyed the woodsy vibes and we spotted deer, a variety of interesting birds, frogs, and fish on our stay. The beach is sandy but a little rocky (water shoes recommended) but a great size and depth for kids, and the walk from the house was short. We didn't make it to the clubhouse pools or restaurants but everything we did see was well maintained and staff were friendly. The owner was helpful and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Home was very nice & well suited for our Group (3-76). Would definitely rent again for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine Property, Very Well Managed
We had an excellent experience staying here. The house overall is well cared for, clean and very organized. We stayed with our young children--enjoyed the amenities, including the pool, beach, playground and restaurants. Karl was quite helpful with questions and prompt in his replies. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We had 11 family members stay at this wonderful house! Karl was fantastic with communicating - making sure that everything was perfect!! Our family enjoyed our time at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karl Schmitt, Owner / Property Manager

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I am retired and enjoy helping people. The exterior of the home is monitored by ADT cameras: doorbell, front yard, back yard and garage. It records visuals and audio. There are no cameras inside the home.

Why they chose this property

This property is the second home in the community and is just steps from all of the amenities available in the Abbey Springs Golf Resort.

What makes this property unique

Just across the street from Lake Geneva. Steps from the clubhouse. Very near to golf course, beach, clubhouse and restaurants. The property is on the 18th green.

Languages:

English

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