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Huge Lake Retreat Spa near Lk Geneva, Wilmot, Gurnee- Swimming, Fishing, Boating

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Grill and chill on our lake view patio with firepit
Spacious Main house, huge screen room, garage. 5 bedrooms- sleeps 12
Welcome to your vacation home!
Kitchen is newly renovated and completely stocked for cooking and entertaining
Lots of seating at our handcrafted walnut table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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12718 229th Ave, Bristol, WI, 53104
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Six Flags Great America
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Main Bedroom Main Level- King Purple Mattress

1 King Bed

Main Level Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Main Level Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Walk-out level Queen Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Walk-Out level Queen Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Bedroom ensuite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Walk-out level Bathroom with huge double shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge Lake Retreat Spa near Lk Geneva, Wilmot, Gurnee- Swimming, Fishing, Boating

RELAX at this spacious lake retreat-- perfectly appointed for your friends/family reunion. Main House or added Coach House availability (sleeps 4 for groups up to 16). Medical grade air purification system. Grill on the lakeview patio, hang out in the huge screened porch with HOT TUB. Swim, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, row, fish in this super clean lake. One hour from Chicago! Just around the corner from quaint Antioch, Wilmot, Bristol Renaissance Fair, 20 min-Gurnee, 30 min-Lake Geneva. Ask about our Pontoon/ski boat rental.

Get away from it all at your perfect lake house retreat! With 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a gigantic screened porch with HOT TUB, cozy seating, rocking chairs, table and chairs for eating along with a lake view, and a newly renovated kitchen, you’ll begin to relax and unwind upon arrival. Endless opportunities for fun include: air hockey, Wii games, ping pong, foosball, pickleball net and paddles, outdoor bags game, bocce, badminton, and more! Primary renter needs to be age 25+. Main house sleeps 12 (not including children 0-2) We also offer a COACH HOUSE FOR EXTRA GUESTS for groups of 13-16 for $275/night (cleaning fee for coach house is waived.) Preference for Coach House rental is given to Main House renters.

Memorial Day through Labor Day- Weekly rentals only. (Friday-Friday)

Amenities include: Fully stocked kitchen with Toaster Oven, Coffee grinder and Coffee maker, 2 large crockpots, Ninja blender, hand mixer, lots of pots & pans, dishes, even spices and herbs to share.
Large dining room table seats 12
Patio w/ outdoor tables and seating for 12, Gas Grill and propane
Huge Screened porch HOT TUB, 2 tables and lots of seating

Bath towels, bed linens, extra blankets (please bring your own beach towels)
Pack-N-Play portable crib, children’s books, shelf full of books
Loads of games for adults and kids

Laundry room with washer/dryer
Hair dryer in each bathroom
Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash in each bathroom

Wi-Fi, Large screen Smart TV with streaming, Prime Video
Blu-Ray DVD player and a huge collection of DVDs

2 single kayaks, 1 tandem kayak, 1 Canoe, 2 Paddleboards, Dock, Life Jackets, floats, Fishing rods

Ping Pong table and foosball in large garage
PICKLEBALL NET (with paddles + balls), Badminton, bags game, Volleyball net +ball, Cornhole/bags game, Spikeball, Ladder Toss, Bocce Ball

+ Ask about renting our 12-seat specially designed PONTOON/SKI BOAT- for our guests only. (for experienced boaters)
*All life vests, skis, tubes, and ropes included.

**PLEASE NOTE** Ring Doorbell on property with security cameras on the exterior of house only.
We do NOT allow parties or large events or high school gatherings out of respect for our neighbors. Please no wedding inquiries.
No Smoking inside or in screened porch
No pets allowed. Please understand we have family members with severe allergies.
Please be RESPECTFUL: In the unforeseen event that local law enforcement is called due to late-night noise issues, a $500 fine will be issued. We have not had this happen, but please remember that you are in a residential setting and we want to be respectful to our neighbors.

EXTRAS--
Ask about our COACH HOUSE on property- available for our summer-season guests for $350/night for groups of 13-16 (Main house sleeps max. 12)
* 2 bedrooms: One Queen room, One twin bunk bed
* Full bath with tub
* Fully stocked kitchen with refrigerator, oven/range, dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker.
* Washer and dryer
* Bright and open apartment with table for 4, sofa, and work station.
* TV with streaming and Prime Video, plus DVD player
* games, lots of DVD's
* Balcony and gas grill
* Fire pit
* Private Coach House Dock with seating overlooking lake.

Property manager

Layla Groleau
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours 9pm weekdays, 10pm -weekends,-then bring the fun inside. No outside shoes in the lake house: bring your house slippers. :)
Hot Tub Waiver: Agreeing to book property indicates agreement to hot tub waiver (see rental agreement)

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Lakes Historic Society Building and PM&L Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurnee Mills and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. Travelling with kids? Consider Six Flags Great America and William E. Brook Entertainment Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bristol, WI

What's nearby

  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Bristol Renaissance Faire - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 25 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Antioch Station - 6 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪State Line Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Lake Retreat Spa near Lk Geneva, Wilmot, Gurnee- Swimming, Fishing, Boating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge Lake Retreat Spa near Lk Geneva, Wilmot, Gurnee- Swimming, Fishing, Boating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Lake Retreat Spa near Lk Geneva, Wilmot, Gurnee- Swimming, Fishing, Boating?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge Lake Retreat Spa near Lk Geneva, Wilmot, Gurnee- Swimming, Fishing, Boating located?

This family-friendly Bristol holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cross Lake and Windmill Creek Park. Voltz Lake and Centenial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st annual holiday getaway
The owners provided the most absolutely perfect home for our party of 11! The home was huge, but cozy feeling. We had so much space for games, and watching movies. We all relaxed in the large hot tub after walks outside and some ice skating on the lake. The view of the lake was incredible!. Their attention to detail was amazing. We enjoyed all of the labeling and notes. The kitchen provided a place to play games and it seated all of us comfortably.I would rate this home with more than 5 stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Family Gathering
We stayed at John and Layla’s spectacular property over Thanksgiving weekend. It was a perfect space that fit our entire family—kids and grandkids—with big rooms that allowed us to be all together and lots of additional spaces so we could spread out, when desired. The weather was freezing, but inside we were warm and toasty, enjoying the lake views while sitting in front of the fire or warming up in the hot tub. Downstairs, the gang played Wii, plugged in their switches to play on the big tv, played air hockey, and/or cheered on their favorite sports teams, while others played board games at the huge dining room table upstairs. With superb hosts and an immaculate, lovely home in an idealic setting, it was the perfect place to give thanks! We LOVED it and highly recommend staying at Layla and John’s beautiful beach home—even in late November.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Getaway
Such a lovely and relaxing stay. Every detail of the house was wonderful. The beds were comfortable the bathrooms were so nicely appointed. The kitchen and large dining table was a great gathering spot. Layla was very attentive and answered all our questions and checked in with us frequently. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House
Wonderful house with all the amenities. Terrific boat. Wonderful people. Very accommodating. Small lake. The location was ideal for my family. It was a very memorable trip for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
Beautiful home on the lake. All the amenities you could ask for. We took a family vacation with 12 of us and we had plenty of room. It was just what the family needed - a nice relaxing week away enjoying nature and each other.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend stay in January
Wonderful accomodations for a family weekend reunion. Beautiful view of lake and sunsets. We are contemplating returning for a summer week or long weekend. The owners were gracious and responsive. 5 stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
Beautiful property. Gorgeous. Wonderful view of the lake. This home is very inviting. The Sunrise and sunset was beautiful to watch. My family was so excited sbout this home. We will be back in the Summer to enjoy the lake activities. We also took advantage of the Coach house which was also very mice.You will not be dissappointed when booking this home. I highley recommed this Property. Layla and John were perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen b., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
A wonderful weekend spent with family. Although it rained throughout the weekend, the activities provided within the house were enough to make this a memorable weekend. Our family had a wonderful time and Layla and John were fabulous hosts and very helpful. We so appreciate them sharing their beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property -Strongly Recommend
John and Layla are terrific owners - great to communicate with. Wonderful property for many reason including parking for many cars. The house is VERY clean, kitchen well stocked with almost every pan you would need. Including items you don’t often get such as spices cooking spray, plastic bags and wrap/ foil, and so much more, GREAT internet connection! The beds and bedding were well above the norm. The king bed was so comfortable I didn’t miss my sleep number ! And, our adult children said the same about the three queen rooms. The bunk room was not conducive for big teenage boys- The outside “stuff” was plentiful ping pong, foosball, air hockey, kayaks, rowboat, & Canoe- And more. We rented the pontoon boat, which made a world of difference because the lake is very small. I should’ve paid more attention to the details listed about the property- The house access to the lake is a bit of a challenge for anybody with even slight mobility challenges Inside stairs going from the main floor to the basement and Lake access have approx 12 steps. From the basement there are 20 steps down to the lake that only have a railing on one side- Finally, the quiet hour definition that included the screened in porch is a challenge when you have 7 teenagers between 14 and 17. Essentially we had to go in the house at 9 and with only one TV in basement it was difficult to find a place for a large group ( 12) to gather at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Spot!
Layla and John were incredible hosts! It felt like we were staying with family. The home is beautiful and can host lots of people, especially if you book the coach house as well. Lots of fun games and activities for people of all ages! It is a great spot for folks in both Chicago and Milwaukee to get away. My family is from both places and it was a perfect meet up location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzan S., Ames, IA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
We had so much fun with all the water toys/boats. All the games provided were a bonus (pickle ball, ping pong, air hockey, badminton, bags etc) The kitchen has everything you need! A plus with great labeling and instructions. The home is clean and the hosts are excellent communicators. We loved it- and our family has exymany VRBOs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family lake vacation
Property is very nice with lots of amenities. We rented house and coach house which was perfect for our large family of 8 kids (17-32) and their parents (50s/60s). Kitchen is fully stocked with what we needed and owners have labeled everything so you are not guessing about where things are located. The owners did a great job of communicating and we found the property had everything we needed. Lake was perfect size. It’s a private lake so limited # of boats which made tubing and swimming in middle of lake fun (owners have a pontoon boat you can rent, we did and very glad as it made trip very enjoyable). Drive way was big enough we set up pickle ball and had round robin play going in the evening. Huge screened in porch with tables allowed our board game night to include the whole crew. Antioch is a short drive and we went into town for pizza and Jewel runs. My wife and I walked to town (about 2 miles) all in neighborhood or on sidewalk. Very safe. Gas stations on Wisconsin side have the spotted cow you will need for the week. Only dilemma we have now have is figuring out what week we want to come back for next year. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
class of, 71 men’s retreat
Every 3 to 5 years a group of 12 to 15 high school classmates to celebrate their birthdays we’ve been to Lake norman and Charlotte Galena Chicago this venue was at the top and outstanding property highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
This house was perfect for our girls weekend. The propriety is beautiful, and the house was very clean, spacious, and nicely decorated! We loved our stay and are considering returning next year. The owners were lovely to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat home
The home was a perfect location for our strategic retreat with everything we needed. We’d love to return in warmer weather to take advantage of the lake and water fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend ski trip
We rented this house for a weekend and stayed with our friends and our families with a lot of little kids. The views were beautiful, house had plenty of room and things to do, and everything was clean and cozy. The hot tub was also a hit! Overall, a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia B., Hanover Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good home
House was very clean ( but it is little bit old property). They have everything inside ( pliantly of plates, glasses, different kitchen staff ) a lot of board games. Also lake view was very nice. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies Fall Escape
My 40 something girlfriends and I do an annual get away together. We chose this location for it's quick drive from Chicago (60 minutes) it's beautiful lake views and spacious accommodations. The house had everything we could have asked for. We never had our wished to leave for any reason other then rowing around the lake. We took great advantage of the hot tub and fire pit as well and never missed a sunset. The pictures online don't do it justice! The sunsets transported us all to the tropics despite our fall coats! Highly recommend this for any group gathering where you want to relax and spend quality time with your people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Setting
This was one of the best rental units I've used for pastor retreats. The owners went above and beyond to prepare the place for us. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lakehouse
The Lakehouse was wonderful. We had everything we needed and it was all neatly organized and labeled. We really enjoyed all the water activities and the row boat and kayaks were a great addition. Thank you Layla and John for sharing your house with us! Agnes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We had a great weekend reuniting with family. The house was spotless. There were many amenities which made this a great property for all ages. Plenty of space in the three season porch for everyone to gather, play games, and hangout. Layla is a great hostess. There was ample supplies in the kitchen to make cooking and cleaning easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for family reunion
Layla and John are great hosts and this is such a nice lake for families. The huge driveway was perfect for lawn games. House was very clean, will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is fantastic! We recently had a multi-generational family reunion here and it was perfect!
The owners, John and Layla, made this rental easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Homer Glen, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what you would want for a family vacation
The summer lake side vacation home was just as promised. Extremely clean. The owners had everything you might need from the kitchen utensils to the lake to the garage. They have a large screened in porch that is great for games. They also have ping-pong which was a big hit with the kids. Communication with the owners was amazing. Just enough to make sure if we had any issues, which we didn’t, they were available. Will definitely look to rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., PALATINE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had a wonderful time at the Lakehouse! Three generations and we all had plenty to enjoy both together and individually. It’s clear that the hosts put a lot of thought into everything. We love to cook and were impressed with how many kitchen tools were provided. We spent a lot of time in the screen porch, it provided enough seating that we could be in the same room but doing different things. We also all agreed that the mattresses were some of the best we’ve experienced in a rental. The communication with the hosts was timely and helpful. We look forward to renting here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Layla Groleau

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Layla grew up in the midwest with summer stays on lakes and yearly family trips to a wonderful family compound on a New York Adirondack lake. John grew up in Maine and summered on the coast where he learned to sail with his dad. These experiences and family memories are something we wanted to share with our own children and grandchildren...and your family as well!

Why they chose this property

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to a quiet lakeside neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

Our home is nestled in 2.5 acres of sprawling lawn and towering oak trees with a huge lake frontage. Surrounded by nature, one cannot help but relax and rejuvenate amongst family and friends.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests