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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Williams Bay, WI
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Williams Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Yerkes Observatory
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About this property

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

Ranch by the Bay: Steps from Lake Geneva lakefront!

Welcome to The Ranch by the Bay in Williams Bay!

Experience the perfect Lake Geneva getaway at our newly renovated, year-round retreat. Whether you are in town for a summer wedding at Pier 290, a family reunion, or a cozy winter escape, this home offers the ideal blend of luxury and location.

Located just steps from the shoreline our home is designed for groups who want to park the car and walk to the best of Williams Bay.

WHY GUESTS LOVE "THE RANCH" YEAR-ROUND

Wedding Ready: Attending a wedding at Pier 290 or Geneva National? We are the perfect home base for guests.

Multi-Generational Friendly: With main-floor bedrooms and open-concept living, we accommodate grandparents and grandchildren with ease.

All-Season Fun: In Summer, walk to the beach and swim platforms. In Fall/Winter, cozy up by the gas fire pit or soak in the 7-person hot tub after a day of skiing.

Family First: We provide a fully stocked "Kids Kit" (strollers, cribs, wagons) so you can pack light.

THE INDOOR SPACE

Gather Together: The main floor features a stunning open-concept design. The fully stocked chef's kitchen boasts a breakfast bar (seats 4) and bistro table (seats 2), flowing into a large dining area that seats 10 comfortably.

The "Fun Zone" (Lower Level): The ultimate hang-out spot! Features a massive sectional sofa, 75-inch flat-screen TV, Air Hockey table, and a variety of puzzles and board games.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM LAYOUT Sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably with premium, professionally laundered linens.

Bedroom 1 (Main Level): Queen Bed, Flat Screen TV, walk-out Juliette balcony with lake views.

Bedroom 2 (Main Level): Queen Bed, Flat Screen TV, walk-out Juliette balcony with lake views.

Bedroom 3 (Main Level): Two Twin Beds.

Shared Bath (Main Level): Full bathroom servicing the main floor bedrooms.

Bunk Room (Lower Level): Four built-in, adult-sized Twin Bunk Beds (sturdy and comfortable for kids or adults).

Lower Level Bath: Full bathroom and laundry center.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Relax: Private 7-person hot tub and a gas fire pit with seating for 6.

Dine: Full-size gas grill for BBQs.

Play: 2 adult bicycles, 2 children's scooters, beach chairs, beach toys, and a beach cart are provided for your use.

AMENITIES FOR YOUNG FAMILIES We know how hard it is to travel with little ones. We provide:

Foldable crib with mattress/sheets

Pack & Play

Safety fence for stairs

Running double Bob stroller & Wagon

Booster chair

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Dining: 500 ft from Pier 290 (Lake Geneva’s only lakeside restaurant) for cocktails, live music, and sandy beach dining.

The Beach: 0.7 miles to Williams Bay Beach. Enjoy the sand or jump off the swim platforms. Walkable via the sidewalk (past a park with swings/playset!).

The Shore Path: Steps from the house. Walk the historic 26-mile path for up-close views of crystal blue waters and historic estates.

Local Conveniences: Walk to Green Grocer (gourmet market), ice cream shops, and salon & spa.

Nearby: 7 mins to Geneva National Golf, 7 mins to Fontana (boat rentals), and <10 mins to Downtown Lake Geneva shops and tours.

HOUSE RULES & NOTES

Parking: Driveway space for maximum 2 vehicles. Additional street parking on Walworth Ave.

Security: Video doorbell present to monitor deliveries and property security.

Age Requirement: Primary renter must be 25+.

Good Neighbor Policy: We are located in a residential neighborhood. We ask that you be a good neighbor while using the hot tub.

We prioritize the health and safety of our guests with professional, thorough cleaning before every check-in.

Book your stay at The Ranch by the Bay and make memories on the lake!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Geneva Lake. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Geneva Lake and 14 minutes on foot from Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
Ranch by the Bay: Steps from Lake Geneva lakefront! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Ranch by the Bay: Steps from Lake Geneva lakefront! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great with providing information and general communication. Property was extremely clean and tidy. The property decor was perfect and enjoyed by our group. Perfect location for Williams bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the ranch by the bay. The location is perfect for getting around and seeing everything the area has to offer. We hit Fontana beach and Lake Como as well as the LG area. The home is well thought out and extremely organized. From the hot tub and fire pit to the bikes and beach toys, our entire family had a great time! Thank you Jessica for an amazing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect set up for our family and had truly everything we could possibly need/want. Host was great in communication and clearly thoughtful in the design of the home. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was quick and easy. The house is very nicely finished and updated. Every cabinet in the kitchen was labeled which was really helpful. Our host was very responsive and helpful, we had a great time and would gladly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B., Arlington , Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Granddaughters wedding…

This house was everything the pictures represent and then some ! Location, cleanliness, beds, all around us, but not the storm we wish for it all of a sudden
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Williams Bay

Everything at the house was super nice and clean. The host was very responsive. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the run in the TV room off kitchen. Where did you get it?
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Spot

This house has everything, plus a great location.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect. This was the best place for our four generation family vacation. The house is extremely clean, well stocked with everything we needed. My grandson loved the bunk beds, garage full of toys but most of all the scooters. He loved riding the scooters while we walked to the Green Grocery for coffee each morning. Passes to the public beach were included. Beach chairs and toys were available. The host was accommodating and replied within 24 hours to all questions and messages. We will be staying here again. It couldn’t have been more perfect. Our favorites from the trip Location and walk ability, we walked to dinner, the beach and the shoreline. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Stay.

The property is very clean and well laid-out. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and watching movies on the big screen TV. Everyone also enjoyed the seating and extra eating areas. Overall it was a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Geneva Gem

This is our second season at this property. It never disappoints!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recently renovated house with big open spaces

Recently renovated, everything was thoughtfully placed...tons of things to do for the kids (games, beach towels, wagon, ping pong table, etc.) and a fully stocked kitchen made this house a pleasure to stay in. Host was absolutely wonderful and quick in response to random questions. We were visiting family in the area and know the area well. Will definitely stay again if we have a larger party that comes in the summertime to visit Williams Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home and perfect location.

This was the perfect home for our multigenerational family group. It offers a perfect area for the teens with the finished walkout basement. Great selection of toys for our 2 year grandson. Nicely remodeled ranch home just steps from the water. Easy walk / short drive to some great restaurants / park / beach area. Had everything needed to prepare meals there. Everything in great working order. We will stay here again! Owners were great to work with, too! I appreciate their attention to detail. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Jessica’s place was wonderful! Very close to the water and great restaurants. The place is spacious with plenty of room inside and out to host guests. The house had everything we needed for a girls weekend win LG! Thanks so much Jessica!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, clean place highly recommend

Plenty of accommodations in the house very clean everyone enjoyed themselves. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for our family!

We loved our stay at this wonderful home! The owners have truly thought of every detail! Closets equipped with laundry bins hangers, luggage racks. LOVEDthe labeling of the kitchen cabinets!! It’s always hard to find things in other people’s kitchens. Toys, beach necessities, tons of charging stations, towels, etc! Loved being able To walk to the grocery and ice cream shop and Pier 290 was so great! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BornAgain d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Clean and lovely home in WB, WI

My mom and I booked this trip as a girls getaway. She has cancer and struggles with stairs. Although the house was beautiful and immaculately clean, I would mention the stairs in the description for rental as older people and people with issues with stairs should be aware of the climb. We also had a plumbing issue but the owners were very gracious and even refunded a portion back to us for our troubles. Overall the house is beautiful the beds were super comfy too so much so that I ordered a mattress of the same kind. If you are thinking about staying here and don't have issues with stairs definitely book it. It is lovely. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would do it again!

We loved our stay at this property. Jessica was so gracious and responsive to our inquiries and questions before our stay. She was so kind and the communication was easy. My husband, I and the other guests loved all the accommodations including the large main living spaces that we used for talking as a group, the hot tub was so fun, and we loved the fire pit too! We would absolutely stay there again! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 would stay again!

Had an amazing getaway for a women’s weekend at the cutest place. The house was very clean, organized, cute little intentional details, and utilized all the great amenities! Loved how you could view the lake and we even took a walk along the lake path one day! Close enough to downtown but far enough away tucked in a quiet neighborhood. 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip with Friends

The property was beautiful! We had a group of 8 friends spending a weekend together and the host was excellent. The property was clean, provided ample space to relax and have fun, and the owner responded promptly to any/all questions. Would definitely comeback!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We were impressed with this place! Great space, very clean, and the host provided all the extras! Our family all went home with great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Lake Geneva Weekend

Spent a weekend here for my bachelor with some family and friends. The house was super clean and exactly as advertised. Location is awesome, too. Jessica is a great host to work with and even left us a thoughtful note with some beers and snacks. Will definitely be recommending this rental to anyone I know looking for a place to stay in Lake Geneva/Williams Bay. Thanks, Jessica!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Getaway at the Lake

Was the perfect house for our family of 5 and the grandparents. We keep our boat at the Gage, so the short hop across the street could not have been more perfect. The home was immaculate, with everything you would ever need in a rental. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion housing

Jessica’s place was great… each family member who stayed told me so
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023