Title: The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=19813907&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake Family-friendly holiday home in Williams Bay ## Photo gallery for The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake ![Exterior - The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake (Williams Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19814000/19813907/99ab144f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake (Williams Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19814000/19813907/ec8fc51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake (Williams Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19814000/19813907/857cee1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake (Williams Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19814000/19813907/aa8db936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake (Williams Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19814000/19813907/ae7702b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Bay House, a tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of Williams Bay village. Take a short stroll around the corner to Geneva Lake, or unwind in the huge backyard with grill and campfire pit. Lounge on plush beds or curl up on the front porch, while also enjoying hi-speed WiFi for remote work. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 - one block from Geneva Lake Small town lake life living! This tranquil, clean and cozy cottage located in the heart of the village is your home away from home. Walk around the corner and you're at Geneva Lake. Lake Geneva's best side is the west side - Williams Bay, just a few miles to downtown Lake Geneva. Just one block to restaurants, coffee shops, nature trails; two blocks to Geneva Lake, three blocks to the Williams Bay Public Beach and Boat Launch. Fully equipped kitchen and propane grill for cooking at home, and watch your favorite shows on cable & smart TVs. Enjoy the huge backyard for grilling out, yard games, hammock naps and campfires. Curl up in the plush, dreamy beds. Or just lounge away on the front porch. Williams Bay has an adorable small town feel, with great restaurants, lakefront trail, beach, kayak and SUP rentals, nature preserve, yoga and workout studios, Yerkes Observatory and more. Every season is beautiful here, and just six miles from the busy downtown Lake Geneva. The Geneva Lake area has great concert venues, lake activities, top dining destinations, fabulous boutique shopping, downhill skiing, local spas, breweries and wineries as well as wellness studios. Professionally cleaned every time after guests stay. Available birthday/anniversary/surprise set-up upon request. ## 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 - Hob - Kitchen island - 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 - 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54474500/54474428/0e08eb6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northwoods of Lake Geneva. 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.57867%2C-88.54254&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FthyIOK77sm1Zt6l91vrQEqe1fI=) Williams Bay, WI #### What's nearby - Geneva Lake \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Williams Bay Beach \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Yerkes Observatory \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake \- 2 min drive \- 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Harvard Station - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pier 290 - ‬10 min walk - ‪Big Foot Market - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mars Restaurant & Resort - ‬6 min drive - ‪Gordy's Boat House Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Next Door Pub Lake Como - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake? ### What time is check-in at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake? ### What time is check-out at The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake? ### Where is The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bay House - one block from Geneva Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication I stayed for business and then my family joined me later, this was a great location, Holly was super nice and helpful!!! ##### Craig Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Team B. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Team B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake M. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Blake M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer J. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy lake house Great location, walk to all the best local attractions in Williams Bay! House is cozy, three separate bedrooms, all comfortable. ##### Jennifer J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison O. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Allison O. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise E. 9 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and clean. Worked out well for us. Clean and a great location. ##### Denise E. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin O. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Erin O. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah K. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Sarah K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location in relation to our event at Geneva National. House was a perfect size and beds were very comfortable. ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon H. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay, cute and cozy! Well equipped for infant and toddlers. ##### Shannon H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dilara A. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and cottage-like! We loved being within walking distance to some local shops, the park, and the beach. ##### Dilara A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah S. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home Enjoyed our stay for our first stay in Lake Geneva! ##### Deborah S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise F. 21 Jan 2018 #### Great place to stay! Very warm and welcoming. Would recommend this wonderful getaway. ##### Denise F. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara M. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Barbara M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Braden W. 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small, but great location Loved this place. It worked great for ##### Braden W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen L. 25 May 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, very comfortable home. Had everything we needed. Nicely decorated and very clean. Would definitely recommend this property to others! ##### Gretchen L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco V. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place This was an amazing place to stay. Great communication with the owner. Definitely recommend this house to anyone. ##### Marco V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom N. 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend family Great option close to town ##### Tom N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer J. 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location! Second time renting this property in Williams Bay. Great location and cute house! We’ll be back! ##### Jennifer J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JACKLYN K., Chicago 18 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### JACKLYN K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### volkan t. 6 Dec 2018 #### We had an amazing time just before Thanksgiving rush!! Cute comfy beach cottage made us at home.. House was clean, kitchen stacked with whatever we needed, everything was just perfect! We'll definitely come back for summer!! ##### volkan t. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele S. 7 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Michele S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela L., Chicago, IL 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Guest and Stay Expereince! What a fabuloius lake cottage! We loved the close-to-everything location, well thought out design and decor, and the super cool history of the place itself. We loved the big, covered front porch with porch swing, and the cozy vibe in the living area too. The host was awesome at communicating with us and any questions we had. We would for sure stay again! ##### Pamela L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate K. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great trip Our annual trip to the Bay House did not disappoint. We may have had too much ice cream to eat, but everything else was perfect. Great host! Thank you! ##### Kate K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma R. 26 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Lovely property for a weekend trip. Easy access. Only complaint is there was an unidentified smell upon entering the house. ##### Emma R. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ---