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Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here

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Front Porch
Living Room
Living area
Entry
Living room looking into entry through pocket door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Geneva, WI
  • Riviera Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Riviera Ballroom
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room 2nd Floor

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Carpeted Bedroom 2nd Floor

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Pull out in Family Room

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Primary Bath 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bath 2nd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here

Covid is over and it's time to get out and make up for lost time! Gather your family in our Historic Civil War-era home built in 1863. Our home is one of the oldest homes in Lake Geneva and in the famous Maple Park Historic District. If location is important, if walking to everything is high on the priority list, if convenience is ideal click "book now" before all the weeks in our calendar are taken. Only half block from the lake, and stones throw to Library Park.

Our home has been extensively renovated over the past two years with an eye to the contemporary convenience and sophistication while keeping the traditional beauty and romanticism of the past.

From the moment you walk through the entry door and see the curved staircase you know this home is special. Imagine all the stories that have been told on the front porch during long summer evenings. It's time to add your stories to the ones already told. Gather the family, pull up a chair and exchange memories as you rock on the front porch or around the fire-pit in the back yard.

Our large Kitchen/ Gathering room will be the center of many a card game, conversations late into the night, lazy breakfasts, easy lunches and fantastic dinners. The long dining room table seats 10 comfortably. And there's a little people's table, too. The family room encourages the couch potato to feel right at home watching movies or ball games on Streaming Smart TV! The living room is a place you will enjoy quiet conversation, reading a good book or taking that well-deserved nap. Appreciate the privacy of two primary suites with their own baths, one on the 1st floor and one on the 2nd floor. A powder room serves the main floor rooms. Full sized washer and dryer. Large yard for tossing the ball or enjoying the sun. And just a short walk to the unique shops and restaurants in downtown Lake Geneva.

We have a BBQ grill on the rear patio to enjoy your family's favorite recipes. There's a wrought iron table and chairs with umbrella stand for your afternoon leisure. The rear yard has a fire pit surrounded by 6 adirondack chairs so bring fixings for s'mores. Your friends and children will make memories to last a lifetime. It's a place you'll want to come back to year after year. Talk to us to plan for the following year. Over half of our guests book the same week the following year, we can make it happen!

Allow us to help you enjoy your stay here in our home. We look forward to having you.

Property manager

Paul Petersen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Geneva

Located in Lake Geneva, this holiday home is in the city centre. Geneva Lake and Big Foot Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paradise Golf Park and Lake Geneva Balloon Company. Dan Patch Stables and Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Geneva, WI

What's nearby

  • Riviera Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Riviera Ballroom - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Como - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 13 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 31 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Popeye's On Lake Geneva - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Next Door Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Location location location Lake Geneva's Gathering Place. Memories are made here located?

Located in the heart of Lake Geneva, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Riviera Beach and Geneva Lake. Lake Geneva Cruise Line and Riviera Ballroom are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Weekend
Awesome place! Perfect Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great location and the house is beautiful. Owner was quite helpful and took care of all our needs. Would love to stay in this house again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house
We were really pleased with this property. Great location if you want to walk to the beach, to restaurants, and shopping. Very quiet street at night and comfortable beds that made for good sleeping. House was clean and well-stocked. Owners were gracious when we arrived a bit early which was appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic House, Paul is great
The neighborhood is ridiculously close to the beach and to town. The pictures actually make the house seem smaller.....it's pretty comfy/sizable, especially for a house built in 1836,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Celebration of Life
The house was beautiful, immaculate and well appointed. Every possible contingency accounted for! Location is ideal!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, close to everything
Beautiful Victorian complete with today's amenities. The owner didn't leave out a thing! He initiated ommunication to make sure all our needs were met. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Convenient Cozy
What a wonderful place to gather.We were six family members ages 76-86. Had lots of story telling and laughter around the beautiful dining room table and in the warm comfortable living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Totty v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nothing Short of Fabulous!
What an amazing property. Perfect location close to lake/beach and downtown area. Back yard and fire pit were the chosen hang out spaces for both kids and adults. Interior was spacious, comfortable and easily fit our family of 9. Fluffy towels and comfortable beds made it even better. Working with Paul was a breeze and hope to visit this property again in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING STAY!!!
We had a chill bachelorette party of 8 ladies and the house was GORGEOUS!!! You could tell they put a lot of pride and love into maintaining this space. The pictures do not even do it justice. It’s so open and comfortable. Perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms. Paul is super quick to respond and the absolute best host!! I can’t wait to come back!! I couldn’t recommend it more!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a perfect location!
This home was perfect for our annual visit to Lake Geneva. It is very close to the public beach and a short walk to downtown shops and restaurants. We enjoyed having the space to spread out while being able to prepare and enjoy meals together in the modern kitchen and large dining table. We loved the yard and fire pit for evenings together. We had everything we needed here from pots and pans to beach towels and floaties. I highly recommend this rental. The property and it’s owner are super!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch from Start to Finish
Friends Reunion Weekend was a success due in part to this host, house and the location. We all loved the house, and appreciated all of the gathering space. No details were forgotten in making it feel like home. Super walking location to the lake and downtown Lake Geneva. I don’t think I will ever have a more attentive VRBO host than Paul has been. We would highly recommend this home to anyone, and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

rhonda t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home!
Absolutely love this home! Very convenient to restaurants, shopping and lake! Paul made staying here so easy, lovely inside with very comfortable beds, everything you need for a relaxing weekend by the lake.. stocked bathrooms and kitchen! Games, toys and tons of movies available. Although we did not cook during our stay the kitchen is stocked with anything and everything you would ever need to prepare a meal! I booked another stay in 2024 before leaving this home!! Thank you Paul!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in Lake Geneva!
We just spent a week here for a family reunion and birthday celebration. The location is incredible! Just a block to the beach and downtown. The home is spacious and nicely decorated. It has a large well equipped kitchen and updated bathrooms. Lots of different spaces and seating for conversations indoors and outside. We loved sipping on our coffee enjoying the morning breeze on the front porch. Paul, the owner was great to work with and very timely in responding. This is a great choice for a getaway at Lake Geneva. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nat D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home in a Perfect Location
Family wedding week. Lovely older historical home in a lake resort town about three short blocks to the beach and town. Walkable to anywhere downtown. Children were delighted with the bunkers. Modernized bathrooms and lots of games and books for kids. Kind and responsive hosts with loads of extras, including grill, fireplace, beach toys and tags. We have lived in this town previously. It's fun to see it through the eyes of tourists and stay in a house we have admired for years.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Geneva House
Four ladies on a girls' trip. We all had our own bedroom, and two of us shared a bathroom. The house is perfectly located for anyone. It's literally a two-block walk to all the shopping and restaurants on Main Street. There's a nice large kitchen that was equipped with anything you'll need. The front porch with rocking chairs was the perfect place for morning coffee while waiting for the rest of the group to wake up. Pack your tennis shoes and go for a nice walk along the lakeshore. Paul, the host, is very prompt with responses and answered any question we had. Stop looking and book this place. You won't regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family retreat
We enjoyed a wonderful three days in Lake Geneva reconnecting with our family from different states. The house was perfect for our group and so convenient to shops and restaurants in Lake Geneva. Parking can be a problem in the downtown area so being able to walk places was a big plus for us! The home had everything we needed and more! Thank you Paul for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better Than Advertised
The home and Paul both exceeded expectations and my expectations were high. Large home with all the amenities and the location could not be beat. This is a must stay if you are in Lake Geneva. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

sally c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Excellent. Just couldn’t get the tv’s to work.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C., Omaha, NE, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience.
Perfect location. Walking distance to the lake/beach and town. Plenty of space for friends and family. Owners were incredibly responsive. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
House was exactly as advertised. House was well stocked with the necessities and was in a perfect location. We walked to the beach and downtown everyday. The character of the neighborhood is hard to beat and this property lets you feel that you are part of the community. Neighbors were friendly and respectful. Thanks for a great experience. We will be returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well Appointed, Clean and Beautiful Home
Highly recommended! This property was very well appointed, extremely clean and close to shopping, restaurants and walking trails. The owner was very helpful and kind. We will definitely rebook this property the next time we visit Lake Geneva!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
Enjoyed being within walking distance of beach, dock, restaurants, and shopping. We had five females and there was more than enough space for us. We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. Also, both upstairs and downstairs were more than adequately cooled. It was very hot during our stay, and we appreciated the well cooled house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., West Bend, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal place that was as advertised
Had a golf trip with buddies and used Lake Geneva as central point. Owner/Paul was awesome to deal with. The house itself is fantastic. Clean, spacious, great location that allowed us to walk to bars/restaurants, and everything worked perfectly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Owner, Awesome House, Awesome Location
We stayed at the property for about 4 weeks. From the initial contact throughout the entire stay the owner of the house was very easy to work with and checked in on us to make sure we were happy. I can not say enought about the positive experience. The house itself was recently updated and the interior combines the traditional landmark architecture with new renovations through out the house(most bathrooms have radiant floors). The front porch is great and the backyard has both a patio and big lawn. The location is perfect. You are a block from the main beach and a block from downtown. You can not beat the location. HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU CONSIDER THIS HOUSE FOR YOUR NEXT GETAWAY.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and location!
Great in town location close to everything. Beautiful well appointed home with plenty of space for the whole family. Loved It!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Paul Petersen

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From St Louis. Graduated from Principia College in '88, lived in LA then moved to Chicago and have been in the Real Estate business ever since. I build single family homes in the city of Chicago. Live with my wonderful wife Corrie and our three children. Mason Just graduated from Indiana University Kelly School of Business, Sam is a Junior at U of Michigan, and our Leah is a Jr. at Lane Tech here on the north side of the city. We purchased this home when our kids were tiny hoping that we would shape their world with great memories and happy times. Now it's time to pay it forward, and let others build those dreams!

Why they chose this property

The moment the real estate agent walked me into this great home and I saw the curved staircase I was SOLD. Room after room I walked through and continued to see the potential. I knew this home could ensure my dream of having a summer home for my family. It's exactly what I wanted. Its near the lake, its near downtown: shopping- restaurants- pubs. The beach is one block from our back door. We share our 6 beach passes too!! The elementary school yard & park is catty-corner across the street. Play tennis, basketball, baseball, kickball, volleyball use the swing set and all the play ground equipment! We can come up in the winter and ice fish, see the ice sculptures, walk in the snow caves, go skiing, cross country ski, snow mobile.
You name it- you can do it!! The love and warmth that has been shared in our home has been immeasurable and priceless!

What makes this property unique

Drive up, park your car in the driveway and walk to everything! You could not ask for any better location to anything in the city or the lake! The home can easily handle 12 people. Laundry is full sized on the 1st floor. Two master bedroom bathroom suites. Huge yard space. Large gather space. Perfect front porch with quintessential rocking chairs.

Languages:

English