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

Vacation home in Geneva with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Dining
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Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6 provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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.

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

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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

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Geneva is home to this vacation home. Geneva History Center and Arcada Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Beith House Museum and St. Charles Heritage Center and Camp Kane. C'est La Vie and Kane County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Geneva History Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arcada Theater - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kane County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Geneva Commons - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geneva Ale House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪FoxFire Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gia Mia - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪State Street Diner - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6 located?

Situated in Geneva, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of C'est La Vie, Geneva History Center, and Kane County Courthouse. Island Park and Beith House Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Geneva Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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