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Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort!

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Outdoor dining
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Fontana, WI
  • Geneva Lake
    7 min walk
  • Yerkes Observatory
    9 min drive
  • Black Point Estate
    10 min drive
  • Janesville, WI (JVL-Southern Wisconsin Regional)
    48 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Fontana

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Fontana, a 1-minute drive from Geneva Lake and 9 minutes from Yerkes Observatory. .This beach vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Black Point Estate and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy.
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What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yerkes Observatory - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Lake Como - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 20 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 22 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geneva National Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Club Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meggy Moo's Dairy Ripple - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort!

This home is all about location! It is the second home in the community just steps from the clubhouse, restaurants and lakefront. Vacation living doesn't get any better than this! A four-bedroom, three full-bath home plus den that sits on the 18th fairway of the golf course. Over 3,000 square feet (with more space in the lower level) there's room for everyone to gather or to spread out.

Other features of the home include two fireplaces, large deck with Weber gas grill, big garage, basement has combination pool table and ping pong. The home has two furnaces/AC for zoned heating/cooling. Handicap accessibility: One step at the front door. There is a den on the main floor with a pull-out queen sofa bed. First floor bath does have a tub/shower combination.

Abbey Springs features two pools (indoor and outdoor), an award-winning scenic golf course, three restaurants, fitness center, racquetball, tennis, Bocce ball, volleyball, basketball and private beach access to the lake.

The rental rate includes the fees payable to the Abbey Springs Association for access to all of their recreational amenities (except golf which has a separate green fee).

The home is located 1.5 miles from downtown Fontana and 8.5 miles from downtown Lake Geneva. In Fontana you can rent a speed boat or pontoon, parasail or hang out on the dock of Chuck's Lakeshore Inn and Gordy's Bar & Grill. Downtown Lake Geneva (15-20 minutes) is home to terrific restaurants and boutique shopping. There is also a public lake-shore path that you can access from the Abbey Springs private beach to enjoy the beautiful homes and lake views.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Karl Schmitt, Owner / Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva

Lake House Retreat Steps From Lake Geneva ~ Abbey Springs Resort! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat L., Glenview USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family get away
What a great place for a family get away. We had 10 in the group and there were plenty of spaces to enjoy. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Fully equipped kitchen. Close to both beach and pool. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Very spacious house for my group of 10! Amenities at Abbey Springs were excellent. The master bedroom bed is huge and it was very private location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in the perfect location
This rental was fantastic! The owner was very responsive and helpful before, during, and after our stay with any questions we had. The home was larger than I expected from the pictures. There was room to spare even with our group of 8. There was easy access to the Lake Geneva area and this location had plenty of amenities! Will definitely book again in the future for the Lake Geneva area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Geneva Family Reunion
The house was perfect for my family. Wonderful time. The house was equipped with everything we needed from sheets, towels, utensils, barbeque pits, dishes, and the location to the clubhouse couldn't have been better
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Very clean, great location, and a lot of room for all ages of people to enjoy the house. Lots of room to play games watch TV and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Abbey Springs Long Weekend
A wonderful weekend for 9 of us at this property. Beautiful grounds. Well equipped large home. Dogs allowed. Pool and hot tub available. Beach nearby. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Geneva getaway with the family.
Beautiful home, very clean and well organized. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for a Family Wedding
The owner does a great job communicating. The papers are laminated with expectations. The owner does not expect the guests to do the cleaning, as many do. Overall, Abbey Springs is very nice, and we recommend it for families or groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
family reunion
Our stay was comfortable. The golfers enjoyed the course being right outside our door. The rest enjoyed the activities in the club house and pools.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Golf Trip
Guys golf trip to Lake Geneva for a 3rd straight year. House was good size for 8 of us. Conveniently located near the Abbey Springs Resort amenities. House was clean and had all the necessary supplies for our 3 night stay. Nothing fancy, but decor fits in with the Wisconsin lake vibe. We would stay there again. Karl was easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway!
We spent an amazing 4 days at this lovely property! The house is spacious but still cozy and easily accommodated 4 adults, an energetic 6 year old and 2 dogs, with room to spare. The big kitchen was the perfect location for our fun group meals and games with a cozy counter/breakfast bar and large dining areas. The bedrooms were lovely and the beds were very comfortable, the living room was great for relaxing and hanging out. We had a blast playing ping pong and pool in the basement and we made full use of the Abby Springs clubhouse- great bar and restaurant and huge indoor pool and hot tub! We had everything we needed for a fantastic long weekend in a place as clean as any hotel but with the comfort of home! Our visit in late winter/early spring led to a lot of FUN indoor time (due to rain/snow), I can only imagine how great the summer months are during boating and beach season! We will definitely be back to find out!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Beautiful, clean home. Plenty of room for our family of 7. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Lots of games & entertainment for every age. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
It was a girl's weekend and a dream weekend it was. There were only 3 of us so the house, of course, was like a castle to us. It was super clean and the kitchen was well equipped (except for a chef). Every room had its own character. It would be a great house for a family reunion. There are so many areas everyone can hang out in, all really nice. It was too cool for us to use the summer room but it was nice how we could look at how pretty it was from the family room. The owners were wonderful and easy to communicate with throughout the weekend and even after. We lost a set of keys and they went out of the way to make sure the house was checked for them. Check in was super easy! There is a guard house that you need to drive through and they are very thorough in making sure who can go thru. That made us (3 senior women) feel very secure. We wouldn't hesitate in renting this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Home and Host
Karl's place was perfect for our large family attending a wedding in the area. Many spaces to relax and visit, while enjoying nature views. Karl was immediately responsive and I hope to have a reason to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Did a golf getaway with some friends. Place is as listed and has all the comforts of home. Location is great and we had an awesome time. Karl is the man.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TOM W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing short of outstanding!
We couldn't have not been more pleased with the overall renting experience. Karl our host, communicated with me frequently through the entire process and gave me specific check in instructions and always promptly answered my questions. The house had everything available to us and there were signs to identify certain aspects of the house. If I could give 10 stars on everything I would.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation
Our family (three-generations, including two toddlers) had everything we needed at this property. The house is spacious, well-stocked, and very comfortable. We enjoyed the amenities - especially the beach and pool - during the day, and loved relaxing on the porch in the evening. We’d love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in an ideal location
What a fabulous home! My girlfriends and I reunioned there over a weekend, enjoying all the ample hanging and sleeping spaces and proximity/access to pool, beach, South Shore path and more. It was truly a perfect accommodation, with great communication with the owner. Highly recommend for a big group (just wish you more sunshine than we had!).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adelaide F., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Loved staying at Karl’s property! The house was much bigger than expected and was perfect for our family of 6 stay. I would for sure stay here again. Karl was communicative and check-in was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michele Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home
We enjoyed our stay and access to the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
being from Texas and Kansas, we found the weather delightful everything needed was available. plenty of room for our group of 10 Karl was a fine host and answered all questions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B., Chicago, IL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We had a great stay here recently. Our group of 8 ranged from young kids to grandma and everyone was comfortable and had plenty of room to spread out. A few of the rooms have had their furniture updated to more modern styles since the listing photos were taken and the master bedroom now has a king size bed. Between the huge eat in kitchen, screen porch, finished basement (the kids loved playing ping pong), and two living rooms, we were all able to find a quiet place to relax or meet in small or large groups with no trouble. The house was well maintained and we appreciated the owner labeling things he anticipated guests wanting to know - closets with extra bedding, beach towels, etc. The house is nicely decorated, but in a way that didn't require the parents to run around and frantically move a bunch of fragile knickknacks out of kid range. The kitchen is well stocked if you're planning to cook during your stay. The area is beautiful, we enjoyed the woodsy vibes and we spotted deer, a variety of interesting birds, frogs, and fish on our stay. The beach is sandy but a little rocky (water shoes recommended) but a great size and depth for kids, and the walk from the house was short. We didn't make it to the clubhouse pools or restaurants but everything we did see was well maintained and staff were friendly. The owner was helpful and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Home was very nice & well suited for our Group (3-76). Would definitely rent again for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pristine Property, Very Well Managed
We had an excellent experience staying here. The house overall is well cared for, clean and very organized. We stayed with our young children--enjoyed the amenities, including the pool, beach, playground and restaurants. Karl was quite helpful with questions and prompt in his replies. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We had 11 family members stay at this wonderful house! Karl was fantastic with communicating - making sure that everything was perfect!! Our family enjoyed our time at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023