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Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown

Holiday home in Lake Geneva with kitchen

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Property grounds
Dining
Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Smart TV
Interior
Welcome to this 1896 charmer, with a guest house perfect for extended family getaways, golf outings or peaceful retreats. Unwind in the cozy basement, cook up a storm in the large kitchen or enjoy stunning views of Lake Geneva from the den and front porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown

Holiday home in Lake Geneva with kitchen
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home features a washing machine and 4 bathrooms, plus a kitchen with a microwave and a dishwasher. Added amenities include a sofa bed, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

About the area

Lake Geneva is home to this holiday home. Big Foot Beach State Park and Four Seasons Nature Preserve 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.
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Lake Geneva, WI

What's nearby

  • Riviera Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riviera Ballroom - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Como - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakfire - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Porch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Popeye's On Lake Geneva - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Flat Iron Tap - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown located?

Situated in Lake Geneva, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Geneva Lake, Riviera Beach and Lake Geneva Public Library. Lake Geneva Cruise Line and Riviera Ballroom are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic Retreat - steps from the Lake and Downtown Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lewis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a GREAT neighborhood, so close to everything in town yet quiet and safe. House was amazing, super clean and well equipped - with the guest cottage a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Enjoyed the location for a large group of friends. Well appointed but needed to pick up a couple things
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So comfy and roomy for everyone!

We really enjoyed our stay with our adult children, spouses, girlfriends and grandchildren. Walkable to parks, shops and the lake. Comfortable spaces in the home to talk and play. Comfy beds and beautiful bathrooms and kitchen! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location in Lake Geneva

We had a wonderful stay! So much to do and enjoy in a beautiful historic family home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was lovely.

The house was quite lovely and the accommodations were perfect for a family. Location was convenient to shopping and dining establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful home!

We had a very nice weekend staying at the Maxwell House! The renovations in the home are beautiful, there is a lot of space, and the location is perfect! We were blessed with good weather, so we walked all over town. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful winter getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The host was very accessible, the location was nice and central, and the house had lots of room for all of us (10 in total) to spread out. Pro tip: bring extra layers if temps dip below zero. It's an old house and got a bit drafty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing in town rental for whole family

We utilized this home for our daughter’s wedding weekend. It was perfect for our family to stay together and have a central location for the girls to get ready! The “coach house” in back was a fabulous bonus for the bride and groom to have their own space.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical House in Lake Geneva, WI.

We LOVED the property and the location. Easy walking distance to everything. Great house for friends and family to gather and bond. Beautiful kitchen! Comfy beds, great remodeled baths! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for our family gathering

The perfect spot for our multi-generation family to celebrate Thanksgiving. Well appointed and convenient to shops and restaurants. Host was communicative and pleasant to deal with. Many memories made!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The property was amazing and located in the perfect spot to really enjoy Lake Geneva Wisconsin!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Thanksgiving!

13 of us stayed very comfortably at this house for thanksgiving. Rachel was easy to communicate with pre, during, and post. Everything was perfect! I would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars all around

Property was very clean, and comfortable - very accurately represented on the listing. Host was super friendly, went above and beyond with communication, very flexible and accommodating with requests and quickly responded to all communication. Plenty of space and well appointed kitchen. A few blocks from a school playground, beach and shops. Highly recommend and hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elias C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maxwell House

The host was very accessible and property was excellent! Location and size were perfect for our family gathering; we would definitely come back. Host was responsive, friendly and helpful. She even left us a lovely note and sugary treats to get our weekend started right.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house for a Lake Geneva getaway

We had a wonderful time at Rachel's Lake Geneva house. Beautiful and very comfortable house with lots of space to spread out, and so close to the lake and downtown! Rachel was such a thoughtful and responsive host, and we'd love to return the next time we're in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreyne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't Want to Leave!

Great house in a wonderful, safe neighborhood. We used the house for a family reunion. The layout was super conducive to conversation and fun times. We love Lake Geneva and we loved this house. Thank you, Rachel!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most Wonderful Experience!!

Had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful home with our family. The location is perfection- walking distance to town, park, library and beach. Communication with owner was prompt and extremely helpful. Every small hospitable detail did not go unnoticed. Welcomed us with freshly baked cookies waiting on counter. The home and accommodations were perfect for our large family. Truly appreciated the toys and room for play! We cannot wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S., Elgin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family place

We loved that we had our own bedroom suite on main floor while the kids and grandkids were upstairs. The grandkids especially loved the main floor TV room where they gathered and played Mario together. Moms and dads too! We all enjoyed the short walk to town and the beauty of the Lake Geneva area. Everyone especially loved Rachel's cookies that welcomed us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Adult family members together with spouses stayed 3 nights Sun to Wed. Within a block of the lake & a few blocks to the beach, this property is an ideal location. Nice size kitchen for preparing meals & large dining table for all to comfortably sit down together. The beds were comfortable & the rooms were as described in the listing. There was delicious homemade cookies & a welcome note for us upon arrival, which added a nice touch to our stay. Our host Rachel responded very promptly to an inquiry made upon arrival with respect to accessing the guest house. All in all, a nice home to stay in when in Lake Geneva. We recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S., Hayward Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an awesome home!

The home was exactly as advertised! Great location (a block from the Lake). Quick walk to the public beach, shops, and restaurants. Beds were very comfortable and was great for 10 adults. Could have added another or a several kids in the ‘bunk’ room. Kitchen was well stocked and convenient to use. Bath towels were probably the nicest we had in a STR. Host was very responsive and helpful. Cookies were awesome! Highly recommend the home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday at Lake Geneva

Wonderful house! Plenty of counter space to make homemade spaghetti. Loved the Christmas decorations. Loved the location. We went skiing for a day and spent a day at the waterpark. A little problem with basement... grandson had an asthma reaction when down there. So we didn't spend time down there. Guest house was a perfect way for us all to spread out. It snowed and made everything feel like Christmas
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were the first to stay and we will be back!!

I can’t say enough about this property. It was all it could be and then some. The house came equipped with every imaginable amenity we needed. The host went above and beyond. We were the first to rent the place and were thoroughly impressed. We stay at many VRBO properties. This was at or near the top. The location is ideal. Steps from downtown. Five stars are not enough. We will be back again without a doubt. Thanks Rachel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

megan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

labor day family reunion.

we had a great time at this home with 15 adults and one baby. It was a great location for walking to town and the water. We also had plenty of common area to hangout and make and enjoy meals together. Given we have a lot of couples in our family we had to get creative with some sleeping situations. If the room in the front living room with a fold out couch had black out curtains that would have been nice. We also had a couple stay in the basement, we brought a queen sized air mattress but having a more permanent sleeping situation down there would have been nice. We were just happy to get the whole family together so we made it work! Rachel the host also made cookies with a sweet handwritten note to greet us when we got there. She was very timely and detailed in her responses to all my questions. Everyone in the group is excited to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

302 Maxwell was fantastic

We had 9 people stay for the week prior to Labor Day Weekend 2023 and had an excellent weekend! We are a group of college friends all in our early 40's who came up for a Golf trip and played Thursday (night) and Friday/Saturday. Having the guest/coach house was great for those who had to take work calls/less social in the evening. It's a dream kitchen for those who like to cook and suited our group well for big breakfasts prior to our tee times. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms updated, everything was perfect! I We look forward to returning again very very soon. Rachel (host) was an excellent communicator leading up to and during our stay with questions and updates. We can't thank her enough for the chance to stay at her place. I couldn't click five starts fast enough on this review, highly recommend and although we were a group of guys for our yearly meetup, this place would suit 2-3 families with 6/7 or less kids extremely well also! Thank you! - Rob & friends
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for family gatherings

We stayed at this home for a 15 person (plus one dog) family reunion—ages ranged from 80 to 3. The layout of the house was great for the whole group—especially for meals and hanging out. It also had places for people to take a break if they needed quiet. We also used the guest house in the back for the teenagers who stayed up and woke up later than the rest. The location meant we could walk to the beach or pick up ice cream. We did find dog hair throughout the house from the previous guests—either it was all over (mainly the first floor) already or it was in certain areas and we tracked it all over before realizing it. Rachel was helpful and responsive to questions. She was open to our feedback about the hair and asked how to do better next time. One of us left something at the house which she found and promptly mailed to us. We had a wonderful trip and would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022