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The Water's Edge: Traveler Reviews

W4232 West End Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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The Water's Edge
Ranked #5 of 15 Lake Geneva B&B and Inns
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Still the Planet's Best B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

They've done it again! that is, Marge & Dom Trumfio, providing a beautiful, restful, and charming getaway. They have got to be some of the most welcoming and cheerful people without ever being intrusive.
This B&B, right on Lake Como's shore, provides the comfort, relaxation, and satisfaction most of us are looking for -- a rejuvenating break from life's busy woes and stresses.
The rooms are very comfortable; the living room spacious with interesting books and a DVD player; and the breakfast dinning room looking out on the lake is bright and elegant without being over-bearing. Bathroom amenities are totally complete and comfortable, and each room with interest items of local and regional interest, like the Lighthouse Suite we've stayed in for the 2nd time.
This time, we arrived just after a fresh snowfall, revealing more of nature's natural beauty, adding even more charm and winter-scapes so appealing and beautiful, especially from the inside.
Then there's breakfast, prepared by Dom & Marge. Try Dom's French toast, served with pecan maple syrup and homemade sausage, preceded by just-prepared fresh fruit, a local pastry, and coffee.
I thought when we stayed here for the first time last summer, well, we just lucked out, and we hit Watersedge on a good time. Well, Listen Up: this is our 3rd visit, having spent Thanksgiving weekend here too, to get away from the hustle and bustle, and IT JUST GETS BETTER!
The verdict is in: Watersedge is still the planet's best B&B.

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  • Stayed March 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Quiet and cozy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011 via mobile

I come to Lake Geneva every year but wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown.Marge and Dom have a great place and couldn't be more delightful, my husband and I enjoyed our weekend. The room was clean, the bed very comfortable. All the rooms upstairs tastefully decorated, the shower was great. DVD ' s available,the great room was beautiful,what a view. We felt very comfortable, Dom and Marge have thought of everything! Food was great we will definitely return!

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chicago, Illinois
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Our favorite in LG”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2011

We visit Lake Geneva every summer and we really enjoyed The Water's Edge. Marge is a great hostess. Lovely, peaceful setting on Lake Como.

Stayed August 2011, traveled as a couple
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Probably the Planet's Best B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2011

Water'sEdge is an exceptional B&B -- likely one of the best anywhere. The rooms and suites are elegant, aesthetic, yet always comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing. The bathroom in Lakeview featured a 3-directional shower and was equipped with every conceivable amenity you'd ever want, especially if you left home in a hurry.
Coffee Table and other books are available in a spacious, comfortable, large living room: and they are very interesting.
Breakfasts are creative, exquisite, and delicious - prepared and served by Dom & Marge; and, an array of after dinner liquors just adds to the pleasure and relaxation that's inescapable there, especially on the deck at sunset.
If that weren't enough, Marge and Dom are delightful, engaging, but never intrusive.
Their stories of the home's history is another fascination.
Given all that you get here ( the comfort, value, cost ), the evidence is in: this may well be the planet's best B&B buy.

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  • Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
2 reviews
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“Relaxing & enjoyable getaway...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2010

We really liked this B&B! The house is very nicely decorated and nicely appointed. We stayed in the Lake Como Suite which, as others have reviewed, is like a small apartment! It has a great view of the water from the spacious deck...lots of great light in this room. We did see most of the other rooms and they were all equally as nice as the one we stayed in. A lot of the rooms are very large with two bedrooms that could accomodate many different groups of people (couples, friends, family etc.). The common living areas of the house were very pleasant to lounge around in as well. Lots of DVD's available to borrow, a cocktail area, bottled water & snacks as well as a very lovely dining area and outdoor eating/seating area as well. The breakfasts were tasty as well as filling! The owners were very friendly, easy going and made us feel comfortable right away. I definitley agree with some others who have stayed here that staying on Lake Como is very peaceful and yet is still close to all the attractions Lake Geneva has to offer. We will absolutely stay here again and would recommend this B&B to anyone looking for a relaxing & enjoyable getaway with that personal touch.

  • Stayed June 2010, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: W4232 West End Rd, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Region: United States > Wisconsin > Lake Geneva
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Ranked #5 of 15 B&Bs / Inns in Lake Geneva
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