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Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6

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Geneva

With a stay at this vacation home in Geneva, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of C'est La Vie and Geneva History Center. .This vacation home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Kane County Courthouse and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Island Park.

What's nearby

  • Geneva History Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • C'est La Vie - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kane County Courthouse - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arcada Theater - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Delnor Community Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Geneva Station - 6 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Geneva Ale House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gia Mia - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stockholm's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪State Street Diner - ‬9 min walk

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.

Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6

Summary:
Welcome to The Secret Garden Cottage, a cozy and inviting retreat surrounded by greenery and flowers. Perfect for families or friends, it offers comfortable spaces, thoughtful touches, and a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy mornings on the porch, stroll just 10 minutes to downtown Geneva shops and restaurants, or take a 20-minute walk to the Metra station for an easy trip into the city.

The Space:
Overview
Hidden gem in a quiet Geneva neighborhood
1928 storybook cottage with original charm, nooks & vintage details

Front Porch
Fully screened-in porch facing the street
Perfect for morning coffee, reading, or breezy afternoons

Main Level Sleeping & Living
Bedroom 1: Queen bed (off the front entry)
Family Room: Cozy, vintage-meets-comfy décor with TV
Kitchen: Cheerful, open to the family room; stocked with essentials for meals & relaxing (includes a Keurig drip/KCup coffee combo and Ninja Air Fryer)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed (off family room/kitchen area)
Bathroom 1: Full bath with bathtub & shower

Lower Level
Original 1928 stairs (smaller & steeper than modern ones)
Bedroom 3: Twin trundle bed (two mattresses)
Bathroom 2: Full bath with shower
Desk for work & a sitting room
Laundry room with washer & dryer

Garden Access & Garden House
Large, private backyard with charming spots to read, relax, or enjoy happy hour
Nostalgic windmill from the owner’s childhood farm adds a unique touch
Seasonal Garden House at the back of the yard (no heat/no AC) with a long farmhouse table for six - perfect for family meals or game nights
Stocked with a few games and plenty of nostalgia

Parking & Storage
Stand-alone garage available (contact host for code)
The driveway will fit 3-4 cars + street parking

Location Highlights
10-minute walk to downtown Geneva’s boutiques & restaurants
20-minute walk to the Metra station downtown Geneva

Why You’ll Love It
Storybook charm + modern comforts
Perfect for families, friends, or a relaxed getaway
Location, location, location!

Guest Access:
Private entrance

The Neighborhood:
Located in a quiet residential area, just 4 blocks from downtown restaurants and shops, and a 20 minute walk to the Metra train station downtown

Getting Around:
Many places are walkable with the closest ones being 4 blocks away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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Pets

Pets not 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

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Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6 Reviews