[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6 Vacation home in Geneva with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118190000/118189500/118189431/353e4e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118190000/118189500/118189431/4f2a4859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118190000/118189500/118189431/55d5cbe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118190000/118189500/118189431/acbdc3b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118190000/118189500/118189431/d276303b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 bathrooms1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106073100/106073013/f5128d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Downtown Restaurants, Cozy Stay, Grand Porch, Bike on the river trails! 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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 6861a8fb4fe893000f4832f5 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.892048,-88.31566&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7Cu%7EFzc%60zO%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FU%40U%40Q%40U%40UBS%40S%40UBSBSBUBSBQDUBSDSDSBSDQDSFSDQFQFSDQFQFQFQFQHQFQHOFOHQHOHQHMHQHMJOHMJMJOJMHMJMJKLMJKJKJMLKJKLILILKJILILILILGNILGLGLGNGLELGNELENENCLCNELCNCNCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJJHLHLJJJLLJJJJJLJJJLJLJLJNHLJLHNHLHPJLHPHNFPHNFNHPFPFPHPFPFPDPFRDPFRDPDRDRDPDRBRDRBTBPBRBTBRBRBT%40R%40R%40TBT%3FP%40T%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARAT%3FRCTARARATCTCRCRCRCRCRCTERCREPEREREPERGREPGREPGPGPINGRGPINGPINGNIPINKNININILKNILKNKJKLKLKLKLKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFMHOFMFMDMDOFMDODMDODOBMBODO%40OBMBO%40O%40M%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOAOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMCOEOEMEOEMGMEOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMIMIKKMIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKMMKMKMIMKKKOKMIOKMIOIOIOIOIQIOGOIQGOIQGSGOGQGQEQGSGQESGSEQESCSEQESCSEUCSCSCSCSCSAUAUCSASAUASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FnCBtf_74xUjhhxKpf_PB-5b29Q=) Geneva, IL #### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 3BR Cottage + Garden, Walk to Downtown & Metra, Sleeps 6 Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.