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Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort Steps from Downtown Lake Geneva!

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Modern Kitchen
Bedroom 1 - King
Bedroom 2 - King
Bedroom 3 - Queen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9306.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Upper Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upper Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Upper Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upper Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort Steps from Downtown Lake Geneva!

Welcome to Captain Cook, a beautifully restored historic home on a prime corner in Downtown Lake Geneva, WI. Built in the 1800s, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat offers a seamless blend of timeless charm and modern amenities, making it the perfect getaway for families, friends, or remote workers seeking convenience and comfort.

Located just a 6-minute walk to Main Street, this home places you close to coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and boutiques. It’s also ideal for wedding parties, being only a 4-minute walk from Horticultural Hall. The Lake Geneva Public Beach is a short 7-minute stroll away, where you can relax on sandy shores, explore the iconic Shore Path, or enjoy boating adventures. With year-round attractions like golf, skiing at The Grand Geneva (3 miles away), and family fun at Timber Ridge Indoor Waterpark (2.5 miles away), there’s something for everyone.

Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting space with tasteful modern updates. Upstairs are four cozy bedrooms: two with king-size beds, one with a queen sized bed, and one with a full and a twin bed, perfect for flexible sleeping arrangements. Each floor features a full bathroom for added convenience. The main level boasts a spacious, open-concept living and dining area with plush seating and a smart TV, offering the ideal place to relax after a day of adventure. The upgraded kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and all the essentials to prepare delicious meals. Start your mornings with breakfast in the kitchen and end your evenings grilling on the gas barbecue or sipping cocktails on the expansive wraparound deck or patio.

The outdoor space is a highlight of this home, featuring an expansive fenced-in yard where kids can run and play freely. Unwind on the back patio around the fire pit, surrounded by cozy seating and illuminated by charming hanging lights, creating a perfect setting for stargazing or enjoying late-night conversations.

Thoughtfully equipped for your stay, this home includes free WiFi, five smart TVs (no cable), a Pack-n-Play, stroller, high chair, yard games, and a fire pit. The property also features four convenient driveway parking spots, ensuring plenty of room for your group’s vehicles.

Perfect for family getaways, work-from-anywhere stays, wedding parties, or holiday celebrations, Captain Cook offers an unforgettable experience. Book your stay today and enjoy the charm of this historic gem just steps from the vibrant Lake Geneva scene.

Please note that no parties are allowed, and the max occupancy is 9 guests. Guests must be 25 or older to book and stay unless accompanied by someone 25 or older. After your reservation is confirmed, we will request your email to send an electronic guest rental agreement for signature.

This home is proudly managed by Elite Lake Rentals, a trusted property management company in Lake Geneva. Reserve Captain Cook today and discover the perfect blend of historic elegance, modern convenience, and vibrant downtown living!

Property manager

Elite Lake Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 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

We should mention

A car is 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 and near theme parks. Geneva Lake Museum and Dancing Horse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Geneva Cruise Line and Paradise Golf Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Geneva Balloon Company and Dan Patch Stables. 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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riviera Ballroom - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Como - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 13 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 32 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Popeye's On Lake Geneva - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Next Door Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort Steps from Downtown Lake Geneva! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort Steps from Downtown Lake Geneva!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort Steps from Downtown Lake Geneva!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort Steps from Downtown Lake Geneva! located?

Located in the centre of Lake Geneva, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Geneva Lake and Lake Geneva Cruise Line. Riviera Beach and Geneva Lake Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
B-day getaway
The house was exactly as listed and the location couldn't be beat. Very comfortable and clean. We loved our stay and will return for sure 😊❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We loved our time at Captain Cook. Everything was just as described. Very comfortable and clean for all 7 of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
This house was perfect! Had everything we needed and close walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
65th birthday celebration
Wonderful stay at a beautiful property. Family friendly, great communication. Apple Kringle made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met and exceeded expectations!
Beautiful home! Only 3 blocks to the lake and shops. Sleeping arrangements and gathering spaces were perfect for our group. Attention to detail was definitely evident in the home and necessities. A warm welcome was provided❤️. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Live Love Lake!!
The house was perfect for our family; everything we possibly could have needed was provided and more, the house was beautiful and in a super accessible location. We enjoyed our stay and could not have been happier with the accommodations! Thanks for making our stay so lovely!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Getaway
Very clean updated home! The kitchen was well stocked and the little touches of the Danish and coffee were so nice! Perfect location to town, if weather was better definitely would have walked! Bedrooms were great! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved everything! Lots of gadgets in the kitchen; a stroller for our 3 year old. A beautiful and comfy home. Bedrooms were beautifully appointed and comfy and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Geneva
Captain Cook is in the perfect neighborhood that’s centrally located close to town. The house is adorable and well equipped. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home in great location
We booked this property for a family gathering and it didn’t disappoint! The kitchen is gorgeous, plenty of space, and the bedrooms are all large. The family especially enjoyed bbq night dining on the porch, playing bags and finishing the night making s’mores at the fire pit. An easy five minute walk to the beach makes this a perfect location. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay in Lake Geneva
Our family of 5 absolutely loved staying in Lake Geneva at this VRBO. The house was beyond family friendly - all of the furniture was comfortable, there were rugs and carpets in key areas, children amenities and tons of toys and games for both children and adults. Perfect location, walking distance to Lake, shops, and playground. Solid communication from the owners. We would certainly return again the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Starter Kits unexceptable
Great downtown location. But ifbstayingba few nights bring all your own paper products, trash bags and hand towels. They r not supplied even though add on vrbo states its included.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

leanne b., Leclaire, ia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
It was our annual girls trip & we couldn’t have picked a better home. It was designed beautifully…so warm & cozy & immediately felt like home! As we enter the house, the owners had left us a very nice, thank you along with a cinnamon strudel, what a wonderful touch. The location was absolutely ideal, walkable to downtown and many shops and restaurants. Most of the time we stayed at the house, just playing games, laughing and eating. We would definitely go back and I would highly recommend to anyone staying in Lake Geneva.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Geneva Home
We had a wonderful stay and a wonderful Christmas! This was a perfect get away. We all loved the location just a few short blocks away from the heart of downtown Lake Geneva. The host had the home decorated for the holidays which made it very festive. We appreciated the hosts quick response to any questions that we had. The home was newly renovated with lots of room for our whole family. We would definitely go back. We rated it 5 stars in every category!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect girls get away
There were 6 of us who stayed here to celebrate all of us turning 40 this year. We couldn’t have asked for a better time. The house was beautiful and spacious and had everything you could ask for in a rental house - PLUS it was just so adorable! Beautiful kitchen and awesome living room area to spread out and relax/enjoy and laugh! The bedrooms were so nice with comfortable beds. I literally don’t have one complaint besides the fact we can’t all go more often!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great In Town Location
This property was immaculate, well appointed and nearly IN TOWN! We like to visit Lake Geneva every October and were thrilled to be reunited with this lovely town after some pandemic missed chances. We would definitely stay here again, I think Elite Lake Rentals is a quality organization.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house/great location
Stayed here with a group of 4 for a golf trip. Everyone had a great bedroom to themselves; house was perfect. Walking distance to downtown Lake Geneva, so perfect location, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
The property was very clean and had an amazing open concept. There were plenty of comfortable bedrooms on the 2nd floor and a yard and porch that wrapped around the entire house. My nephews really enjoyed the yard and the fire pit at night. Our favorite aspect of the house was that it was in a very quiet part of the neighborhood yet still only 2 blocks away from the bustling downtown area that nestled right up to the shore. We barely had to drive anywhere in order to shop, dine or have a day at the beach. I would love to stay at this property again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and even better location
The house is clean and the perfect size. It has 4 bedrooms and a nice basement. Family room and kitchen are a nice size as well with a great wrap around porch. Location is walking distance from downtown. Tons of restaurants and bars close. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Memorial Day
Very nice property. Any issues we had were quickly resolved !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Weekend in Lake Geneva
Our house was super clean and absolutely gorgeous. The property manager, Susan, was as professional and sweet as you’ll ever find in the rental business!! We fully recommend Elite Lake Rentals to anyone looking for amazing accommodations!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elite Lake Rentals

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Elite Lake Rentals is locally owned by Susan Smolarek and her son Jason. Susan has lived in Wisconsin her whole life and has called Walworth County, WI home for 15+ years. Susan has extensive experience working at local Lake Geneva area resorts bringing corporate groups to the area for business meetings. When the pandemic eliminated her role in group sales at the local CVB, she decided to open Elite Lake Rentals managing vacation rental homes to continue to bring people to the area and experience everything Walworth County has to offer.

Jason was born and raised in Wisconsin, graduated from UW-Stout in 2008 with a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. After moving about the US working at many resorts in management roles, Jason now resides in Tampa, FL and and has spent the last 8 years dedicated to vacation rental management. Jason has experience managing hundreds of vacation rental properties in the Florida Panhandle and wanted to bring that experience to Wisconsin. Partnering with his Mom, they opened Elite Lake Rentals in late 2021 and now manage the finest collection of homes on or near the lakes in Southeast Wisconsin.

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English

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