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Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking

Lake Geneva vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Geneva, WI
  • Place, Riviera Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Geneva Cruise Line
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Geneva

In Lake Geneva .Within a 5-minute walk of this Lake Geneva vacation home, you'll find Lake Geneva Public Library and Geneva Lake. Riviera Beach and Lake Geneva Cruise Line are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riviera Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Geneva Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riviera Ballroom - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Geneva Lake Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Porch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oakfire - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeye's on Lake Geneva - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flat Iron Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking

You do not want to miss your chance to stay at this lovely historic Lake Geneva home. This four-bedroom home has enough space for everyone to relax, not to mention a wonderfully manicured garden and patio area to enjoy summer nights in Lake Geneva. Once arriving at the property you will not need your cars again, you are in close walking distance to all that Lake Geneva has to offer from the beach to restaurants. Not to forget about so many shopping options in the downtown area you can find that treasure you are looking for! Make sure to catch your reservation now as this property will book quickly!

**Please note that after your reservation is confirmed through VRBO, we will send an electronic version of our guest rental agreement. Signing is required to complete your booking and receive check-in instructions.**

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Riviera Beach and 5.4 mi (9-min drive) from Williams Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking to downtown Lake Geneva?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Lake Geneva.

Reviews

Sheldon House |Historic Lake Geneva Home |Garden Patio |Walkable to all LG has to Offer |Parking Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G Family

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Nice

Great location. Very spacious. Clean. There's a school right across the street and hearing the kids play gave joy to the heart. Very close walk to everything. We used the school swings, jungle gym, and basketball courts in the evening. I'd give the place a 4.5 stars, only because the beds were not the most comfy, the landlord can stock a few more towels, and the upstairs bathroom sink basically doesn't work. But it was overall very nice and I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annalise J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location! Lots of space!

We had a great time here with 2 families (4 adults, 4 kids 1-5yo) over Memorial Day weekend. The location was excellent! We only got in the car to do a couple of activities like the safari and bowling. Easy to walk to the beach, shopping , and restaurants. Excellent coffee shop right down the block. School with a playground right across the street was nice for kids too! Having the yard was really fun with kids, or even just for the adults to sit out and have a drink on the comfy patio furniture . Kitchen is more updated than the rest of the house. Furniture in the living room and dining room areas isn't great to accommodate a big group all at once but it worked for our purposes. One time we called the property manager, didn't answer at first but did when we called back later. It wasn't an emergency though so we were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurene T., Saddle River, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Location, location, location. Charming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with friends

My friends and I had a wonderful time. Lovely home and a great location. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

We loved staying at this charming historic home. We parked our car in the driveway when we arrived and didn’t have to use it the entire weekend because everything we wanted to do was an easy walk away! The house was very clean, a comfortable, and welcoming. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the shady front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's weekend

The house was very clean and accommodating. Everything was just as expected. We loved the location for its proximity to downtown and restaurants. A couple of suggestions: a mirror in each of the bedrooms would be helpful as having only 2 bathrooms for 6 women was challenging. Also one more comfy chair in the living room would be nice. These are not criticisms, but only suggestions. Overall we would return to the house and would recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great walkable location! And great covered porch!

Lake Geneva owners might warn property owners about metered parking downtown. Then two of us would not have started our vacation with $30 parking tickets. Our stay was great. The property manager was very responsive. We would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Historic Home in Perfect Location

PROS: - The home is stocked with necessities (toiletries, beach blankets, camping chairs, filtered water) and thoughtful perks (drinks, snacks, gift cards to local businesses). - The management company is terrific. - The home is perfectly located. A block from the main drag, across the street from a playground, tennis and basketball court. - It's a stunner of a historical home. - Beds are comfy, linens clean and solid quality. - In nice weather, you’ll want to spend a lot of time on the porch. Not only does it catch the lake breeze, but there is a ceiling fan above it to circulate air. CONS I tend to rubber stamp homes when it comes time to rate them. But prices of sites like this one have skyrocketed as have rental prices in the Lake Geneva area. It’s important that we renters offer kind yet honest reviews. - Like many historical homes, this one is not friendly to anyone with mobility issues. Back and front steps are uneven and don’t offer safe railings. The bathroom toilets are both very low and shower tubs have no grab bar. - The dining room table (pictured in the listing) only fits four people and two of the sides have drawers, making it hard to fit legs underneath. With 5 people, we realized meals would be impossible. Thankfully, the management company brought a folding table that fit 6 the next day. - Overhead lighting in the living room, dining room and kitchen is weak. All in all, you will get great service from the management company and owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

The house was wonderful. I live in a older home and love the quirkiness of older homes. They have interest and charm. But, at the same time have up to date kitchen and bathrooms. My sons and I lived in Lake Geneva 35 years ago and to some extent it was like coming home. The house helped with that experience. In addition, I spent hours on the front porch. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable historical house

Beautiful historical house with modern comforts, in the center of Lake Geneva. We'll consider it again for our trips to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property

Beautiful historical home located in the heart of Lake Geneva. It was walking distance from the beach, little shops and restaurants. The house is very spacious too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem of a house in Lake Geneva

Fantastic location, so close to downtown Lake Geneva! The house was great and had all the amenities we needed, worked perfectly for our family. Nice extra touch were the amazing pastries and gift cards to local places. Loved the porch and sitting area. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

We had a wonderful time here in the fall of 2021. We had a girls weekend and loved the location to restaurants and shops that are just a few blocks away. We didn’t have to drive the entire time we were there! They also had an amazing gift basket with local goodies. It made us feel welcomed. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

We were delighted with the fall decorations and treats that were provided. Two blocks from the lake and downtown shopping. The locals were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway!

Stayed for a pre-wedding weekend mom, stepmom, bride, and friend. Perfect walking distance to the lake, downtown shopping and restaurants. Beautiful property well maintained so cozy… felt like home! Thoughtful surprises from the owners was an incredible added touch. Will definitely be back! Many thanks …. Mother of the bride 👰🏼
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

The house was well appointed and so much fun to stay in! Location is fabulous. We felt so taken care of, we'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation house

We couldn’t have asked for a better time - a short walk from great food and fun, and the pastries and drinks in the fridge when we arrived were a great touch. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

mid-week stay

Comfortable, well-maintained and modernized older home ion excellent location. Walking distance to town and beach, yet quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved it!!

The property is beautiful, large, comfortable and perfectly situated in Lake Geneva near downtown AND the water! Dish washer didn't work but the AC was great!! We sat in the lovely yard every day of our 4 night 5 day stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

joyce p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Always great to gather with friends! The house is adorable. Great location for beach, shopping and dining. The property made us feel welcome with some great treats upon arrival. Thank You for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

Such a cute house with such charm! And the outside spaces were perfect. Such a garden! I will miss having coffee in the front patio tomorrow morning. And a fantastic location. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luciana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

fun time

Good location. clean, nice and comfortable home
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kurt Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great location and home

A great house and location for an easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021