The Bay House - cottage 1 block to Geneva Lake

Williams Bay, WI, United States
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About

Best location in Williams Bay — walk to everything! The Bay House embodies the history, charm, and character of Williams Bay. Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, trails, and the park. Enjoy slow, small-town lake life — rock on the front porch, play games in the backyard, gather around the fire pit, and relax with modern comforts throughout the home. SPRING DISCOUNT - 25% off 3-night stays!

Good to know

The Bay House embodies the history, charm, and character of Williams Bay. Walk to everything and just enjoy the slow, small-town lake life. 🌊 Close to Lake - Geneva Lake is just around the corner 🚶 Walk to Everything - restaurants, parks, trails, beach and ice cream! 🐶 Pet-friendly! 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Family-friendly - The Bay House has everything you need! Updated kitchen, bathtub, indoor/outdoor toys, room-darkening shades, kids dishes, bunk room, huge backyard, pack-n-play, smart TVs, Updated kitchen! New appliances, island and dishware.walkable to everything! 🏖️ Beach ready - Beach gear, wagon and beach toys 🚙 Golf cart friendly community 💻 High speed internet 🛌🏽 3 bedrooms with high quality bedding 😊 Updated kitchen! New appliances, island and dishware. 😊 24/7 local host support! 🔥 Indoor electric fireplace and backyard fire pit gathering area 🌳 Private backyard, hammock, propane grill and front covered porch 🚶 Two-minute walk to: - Restaurants - Lakefront park & playground - Williams Bay beach & boat launch - 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path - Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy - Kayak, SUP and bike rentals - Ice cream shop Step back in time without giving up modern comforts – enjoy your stress-free stay with the fully-stocked kitchen, high-quality bedding, noise machines and phone charging wall outlets. Kids love our lake-themed bunk room! Gather in the expansive backyard with games, a propane grill, hammock and outdoor dining area. Sit in the rocking chairs on the covered front porch while you watch the world go by. A washer and dryer are available. 🏖️ Lake life is easy here – grab the wagon, beach chairs, water toys and explore! We have it all - high chair, pack-n-play, water table, room-darkening shades and games. Additional baby gear available locally for rent. 🚙 Williams Bay is a low-speed vehicle community, meaning you can drive a street legal golf cart almost anywhere! Rent an electric luxury golf cart while in town with complimentary delivery and pickup. The greater Geneva Lake area has great concert venues, lake activities, top dining destinations, fabulous boutique shopping, downhill skiing, local spas, breweries and wineries and wellness studios. Available birthday/anniversary/surprise set-up upon request. Golf cart rental upon request.

Other Details to Note

Entrance is located on the east side (right side from street). Look for the anchor sign at the end of driveway.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

House Rules

You accept all liability and responsibility for yourself, your guests and anyone on the property during your stay. Please respect our residential neighborhood and keep noise to a low level after 10pm.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

The house is steps away from the public beach, lakefront walking trail, restaurants, nature conversancy, kayak/paddleboard rentals, snowmobile trails and more. Restaurants: 1/2 block away Park: 1 block away Beach: .4 mile via sidewalk (collapsable wagon and beach chairs for your use) Boat launch: .3 mile - you are welcome to park trailer in the driveway of house.

Guest Access

Guests have the house, front porch, back patio, hammock and entire backyard. There is an onsite manager who lives in the attached apartment (with a shared wall) should you need anything at any time.

Reviews

Allen
April 2026 · Airbnb
Charming cabin type home. Great new updates and very bright. Backyard area was plenty large for family to hang and our dog to run around. Easy walk to a few restaurants, grocery store, lake, bars. Plenty of nice details also, being an older home the walls are a bit thin but noise machines were in every bedroom. Would recommend!
Mike
March 2026 · Airbnb
Good parking for our two vehicles. Dog friendly inside and out. In the morning we woke up and walked to an excellent breakfast restaurant with fresh homemade donuts. The coffee that the host provided was amazing. I consider myself a coffee snob, and this far and away exceeded my expectations. Morning reading with a delicious, hot cup of coffee is a fantastic way to begin the day. Beds were roomy and comfortable. Plenty of pillows. We loved the sound machines in the rooms. Falling asleep to the sound of gentle rain storm was a relaxing and restful experience. The breakfast nook was excellent for playing board and card games together. It was a cozy environment, perfect for family fun.
Ashley
March 2026 · Airbnb
We stayed at Holly's for my sister's bachelorette party, and it was perfect! The space was clean and so cute (the kitchen remodel looked amazing)! There were five of us and the space felt plenty big. There are also some cute shops and good restaurants within walking distance (we recommend Harpoon Willies and Pier 290). We also loved the proximity to Lake Geneva! Awesome stay 10/10 would recommend.
Missy
March 2026 · Airbnb
What a great spot! We will definitely be back! Loved being able to walk to several spots, and around the lake. But also be able to drive easily to nearby attractions and amenities. The house is cozy but spacious. And all the historical details and information were icing on the cake. We were very comfortable the whole trip.
Sara
December 2025 · Airbnb
We spent Christmas at the bay house. It’s a great location. The rooms are a little bit small. We did cook a holiday dinner and found the oven and microwave to be a little bit challenging but overall it was a great stay. Very cozy.

Find us

LOTS within walking distance. Uber is also available in the area. Plenty of parking in the driveway (including room for boat trailer).

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