The Nautical Vacation Rental :: A Home in Lake Geneva, WI

You have 3 unique choices:

• Rent the 5 bedroom house which accommodates up to 12 guests.
• Rent the 6 bedroom house which accommodates up to 14 guests.
• Rent both the 5 and 6 bedroom house which accommodates up to 26 guests

If we are already booked the dates you are requesting, try our other downtown Lake Geneva rental home Endless Summer Nites

Ask about our 3 bedroom luxury home available only for June, July and August

Off-Peak October-May 2 night stay requirement - Holidays Excluded -		Peak-Season June thru September 3 night stay requirement
Rates	Monday- Wednesday	Thursday- Sunday	Weekly
OFF-PEAK PEAK	$325 per nt $650 per nt	$475 per nt $950 per nt	$1500 per wk $3900 per wk
*** Rates based on either house * June Specials- 1st thru 24th of the month Any available weekday evenings (Monday - Wednesday) 2 Night Stay $499.00 includes tax (sleeps 12) Any available weekend evenings (Thursday - Sunday) 2 Night Stay $1500.00 includes tax (sleeps 12) Offer Good on new reservations only. Reservations (262) 949-9503 or (630) 744-6610 Looking for a "Special Treat" while staying at The Nautical Inn? Have a horse drawn carriage arrive at our doorstep and take you on a 1/2 hour site tour of downtown Lake Geneva.** Security Deposits: A credit card is held as a security deposit for our rental property. 11% Hotel/Motel Tax. Cancellation Policies: Cancellations must be in writing. If you cancel your reservation for any reason, you will be charged a $75.00 non-refundable cancellation fee. All credit card cancellations are subject to an additional 5% cancellation fee or $50 whichever is greater. If you cancel at least 90 days prior to your arrival, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 90 days prior to arrival, you will be held responsible for the full rental rate for the entire period (unless the unit is re-rented). Any reservations accepted 6 months in advance and then cancelled for any reason, will be held responsible for the full rental rate for the entire period (unless the unit is re-rented). If the unit is re-rented, refunds due to cancellation will be payable to the tenant within 30 days after the subsequent re-rent payment has cleared our accounts. If the possibility of a cancellation concerns you, please look into trip cancellation insurance. There are several sites online that explain the policies, and offer this service. Please visit one of the many sites such as InsureMyTrip.com or TravelSafe.com for more information.

Calendar of Events - Book Early!!!

January 2008
9	Poems by the Lake, 6:30pm, Smith Meeting Room, Lake Geneva Public Library. Those who attend the program are invited to bring poems written by their favorite poets. Participants are also encouraged to read their own original works. No charge. Call 262-249-5299 or visit www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us for more information.
30-Feb. 3	13th Annual Winterfest and National Snow Sculpting Championships, Riviera Park, Lake Geneva (262) 248-4416. A one-of-a kind event! Activities include snow sculpting, music, children's activities, helicopter rides, horse drawn carriage rides.
February 2008
1	February 1 – April 20, 2008 “Still Life with Pizazz” The Geneva Lake Art Association’s spring exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Opening reception will be February 1, 6-8pm. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The GLAA Gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. For more information call 262-249-7988 or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org
1-3	Meltdown Sale and Catch The Snowflake Promotion, Downtown Shops, Lake Geneva. (262) 248-4416
2	Winter Carnival at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. This annual event at The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva includes ski school, ski patrol demonstrations, snow boarding and ski competitions, children's games, snow activities, and concludes with a torch light parade and a Grand Fireworks display at 8 p.m.
2	Winterfest Road Race Series, 10am, downtown Lake Geneva. 5K and 10K road races in and around the Lake Geneva area. Registration begins at 8am with post race party to follow, Best Western Harbor Shores. Visit www.lakegenevasports.com for more information.
13, 14, 17	Spoil Yourself: Refreshments, Fabulous Food and a Staged Reading at the Golden Oaks Mansion! Give yourself a Valentine by attending a staged reading and refreshment event at the Golden Oaks Mansion, 421 Baker Street, Lake Geneva. Delicious delicacies provided by All Things Gourmet, and a staged reading of "The Valentine Lines,"an original one-act comedy. Reservations required. For details, please contact Nancy at the Golden Oaks, 262-248-9711 or info@goldenoaksmansion.com. Website: www.goldenoaksmansion.com.
16	"Broad Street" Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. "Trio d'Amies", a stunning classical piano trio. Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI (262)248-3522.
March 2008
Feb. 29, March 1,2	Women's Weekend, Special hotel packages, weekend shopping "passport", special interest sessions to include spa services, yoga, cooking classes, nutrition & health and more! Downtown Lake Geneva. For more information please call (262) 245-6598.
14-16	Nielsen Enterprises SnoCross GRAND Finale, Championship Snowmobile Racing, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva. The thrill of one of the most exciting X-Games sports is the final stop on the World Power Sports Association's World Snowmobile Tour March 17-19 at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Billed as the Nielson Enterprises Grand Finale, the race is where the 2007 World Professional Snowmobile Association champions will be crowned and will air nationally on ESPN2. The annual stop on the WPSA Tour promises plenty of up close, high-flying snowmobile action as the world's finest SnoCross pilots are scheduled to compete. The track is laid out on Grand Geneva's Mountain Top ski hill and allows for both indoor viewing and exceptional outdoor seating in the grandstands. There will also be an expo on site, anchored by the massive Nielsen Enterprises tent, and including displays of the new 2007 models from all the major snowmobile manufacturers. 800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com or www.wpsaracing.com
30	Maple Fest at Covenant Harbor, 7:30 am-3:30 pm. All you can eat pancake breakfast. Tickets for 13 years & up $7.50, 4-12 years $4.00, 0-3 free. Advance tickets available after March 1st - $1.00 off. Tours of the maple syrup process, Arts & Crafts Fair, Raffles, bounce castle, giant swing & more! Covenant Harbor Bible Camp 1724 Main Street, Lake Geneva 262-248-3600
April 2008
19	"Broad Street" Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. "Pentissimo", a delightful woodwind quintet. Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI (262)248-3522.
25	April 25 – June 1, 2008 “Student /Instructor Show” The Geneva Lake Art Association presents artwork from it’s student and instructors as well as works from area high schools. Opening reception will be April 25, 6-8pm. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The GLAA Gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. For more information call 262-249-7988or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org
May 2008
10	23rd Annual Lake Geneva Marathon/Relay/Walk, Library Park, Lake Geneva. www.lakegenevasports.com (262) 275-3577. Chosen by Runner's World magazine as the best small race in the country, the Lake Geneva Marathon offers runners (and walkers) an ideal setting for a unique running experience.
17 & 18	2nd Annual WORS (Wisconsin Off Road Series ) Race in Lake Geneva presented by Club Tread, TREADFEST Mountain Bike Race, Mountain Top Ski Hill at the Grand Geneva Resort. WORS is a 12 race mountain bike series headquartered in Custer, Wisconsin. Club Tread Bicycle Club is based in Lake Geneva, WI and is Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin's premiere social bicycling club. For more information, visit www.skinnysclubtread.com
25-28	22nd Annual BURLINGTON CHOCOLATEFEST P.O. Box 411, Burlington, WI 53105. (262) 763-3300. Fax: (262) 763-3631. www.chocolatefest.com Family festival featuring music, children's entertainment, juried art fair, parade, dancing, magic, fireworks and more.
May 29-June 1	Aurora Health Care Championship at Geneva National Golf Club. With the beautiful backdrop of Lake Como, 144 golfers from around the world will take to the fairways of Geneva National in their quests to gain coveted Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) exemptions. The developmental tour, known as the Duramed FUTURES Tour, includes 18 tour stops across the country culminating in Albany, N.Y. The four-day Lake Geneva event, sponsored locally by Aurora Health Care, boasts an $90,000 purse and associated pro-am. For more information please call the Tournament Office at 262-245-1398 or visit www.AuroraChampionship.org
June 2008
6	June 6 – August 31, 2008 “Celebrating Birds and Blooms” The Geneva Lake Art Association’s summer exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Opening reception will be June 6, 6-8pm. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The GLAA Gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. For more information call 262-249-7988or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org
14-15	8th Annual Paint-in, Geneva Lake Art Association, White umbrellas & tables mark the locations of local artists demonstrating and selling their art work on the downtown sidewalks of Lake Geneva. Sponsored by the Geneva Lake Art Association and the Chamber of Commerce. For information call (262) 249-7988 or visit www.genevalakeart.org 10am-4pm.
20-21	Klockit, the World’s Leading Supplier to Clockmakers for over 36 years, will be hosting their 2008 Annual Warehouse Sale. Clockmakers from all over the Midwest will travel to Lake Geneva to uncover great bargains, and socialize with other Hobbyist’s. Clockmakers, and crafters alike will find a huge selection of discounted clock kits, music movements, tools, craft supplies, and much more! Be sure to visit our Klockit Retail Store during the sale and receive 10% off on any catalog merchandise (excludes sale items), also check out a large selection of final clearance items that must go during this 2-day sale only! Klockit is located just North of Lake Geneva on County Rd. H. Call Toll Free 1-800-556-2548 or visit us on the web www.klockit.com for directions and more information on this 2-day sale!
21-22	Native American Festival, "Honor the Firekeepers". Dunn Field, Lake Geneva, WI. 17th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow. Gates open at 10am. Grand Entry: Sat. 1pm and 7pm. Sun. 1pm. Traders Featuring Native American Art, Jewelry, Crafts, Craft Supplies, Music Tapes, C.D.'s and much more. For general information contact Gary Adamson (262) 248-2784.
July 2008
4	Fourth of July Fireworks, Fontana Beach and at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
August 2008
21	28th Annual Art in the Park, Geneva Lake Art Association's Fine Art Show, Library Park, Main Street (Route 50), Lake Geneva. Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. An outdoor juried fine art show featuring 90 artists from across the country held in Library Park beside the lake, in Lake Geneva. Music, a children’s art activity area, and food are also part of this family festival. Sponsored by the Geneva Lake Art Association. Call the Gallery for more information (262) 249-7988.
13-17	Venetian Festival, Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva. Five day festival featuring a carnival, craft fair, water ski show, musical entertainment, local cuisine, and the festival's traditional lighted boat parade followed by a firework display high above Geneva Lake. Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees. Wednesday - Friday 6pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to Midnight. For information go to www.lakegenevaJaycees.org. Craft Fair Information: (262) 903-3898 or email rob.Twyning@scilvet.com
22-24	Maxwell Street Days, Downtown Lake Geneva. (262) 248-4416.
Aug. 27-Sept. 1	159th Annual Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn. Carnival, pony rides, petting zoo, live entertainment, livestock exhibition, tractor pulls and demolition derby. 262-723-3228, www.walworthcountyfair.com
September 2008
4-7	2nd Annual Lake Geneva Wine Festival showcases nationally recognized vintners and chefs in a beautiful lakeside setting to support organizations benefiting children and families through education and outreach. Call (262) 245-8635 or visit www.lakegenevawinefestival.com
Every Sunday Through October	Guided Garden Shoreline Walk and Cruise, 8 mile hike along the shores of Geneva Lake, accompanied by local historian. Walk starts at Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva and follows the shoreline path to Williams Bay. Then it's all aboard for a narrated boat tour back to the pier. Lake Geneva Cruise Line, 800-558-5911, www.cruiselakegeneva.com
5	September 5 – November 9, 2008 “Fall Exhibit” The Geneva Lake Art Association’s fall exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Opening reception will be September 5, 6-8pm. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The GLAA Gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. For more information call 262-249-7988or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org
Sept. 13-Oct. 26	Country with Character. From apple picking to off-road cycling; star gazing to culinary grazing. Tour county farms, harvest festival, and restaurant specials featuring county-gown and raised foodstuffs. 800-395-8687, www.countrywithcharacter.com
27, 28	31st Annual Lake Geneva Classic Car Rally, "According to Hoyle" Automobile Tour, American Cancer Society Childhood Research Benefit, Sponsored by Corinne Kreissl Memorial Foundation Inc. Saturday: Car Show (by Riviera building on Wrigley Drive) from 9am-11am, Parade (downtown Lake Geneva) at 11am, Wood Boat Show-Parade, Yerkes Observatory Open House, Hubcap-Runningboard Dance. Sunday: Grand Car Show Finale, Silent Auction Bidding, "Flip Flop" Clown Show for kids, Liflight Flyover by WWII Bi-Planes and Classic Aircraft. For additional information call (262) 248-2764, www.classiccarrally.net
October 2008
4	The Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva, 21.5 mile bicycle tour through Lake Geneva, Fontana and Williams Bay. www.fattirememorialtour.com, 262-248-1041.
11-12	17th Annual Oktoberfest, Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-4416. Family Fall Festival includes music, magic, pony rides and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway. Food and craft booths, restaurant and shopping specials and carriage rides.
November 2008
7-9	Taste of the Holidays-Lake Geneva, see exquisite holiday decor ideas, sample amazing specialty appetizers, find the best holiday fashions, start your holiday gift shopping, win exciting raffle prizes, enjoy resort & hotel special weekend rates. Located throughout Lake Geneva's fine retail shops and restaurants. (262) 245-6598
14	November 14 – January 25, 2009 “Winter Exhibit” The Geneva Lake Art Association’s spring exhibit featuring member artist’s works. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm. The GLAA Gallery is located in the North Shore Pavilion at 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. For more information call262-249-7988 or visit the website at www.genevalakeart.org
Nov. 24-Dec. 28	Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva. The holiday sights, sounds and uplifting spirits you remember from your childhood will be on display as Grand Geneva Resort presents its 12th annual ‘Christmas in the Country’ beginning November 19 and running thru December 28. This glorious festival of lights, music, theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas, gingerbread house building contests, breakfast with Santa and much, much more. The magic of the holidays are really in full display at Grand Geneva with daily performances of “Hooray for Holidays!” – A Broadway-style musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing music and fabulous dancing. The 90-minute performance is an extravaganza of color, music, pageantry and choreography guaranteed to deliver abundant holiday memories. Call (800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.
December 2008
5-7	A Weekend of Holiday Celebrations. The Festival of Lights. Downtown Lake Geneva. Tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment including the arrival of reindeer and Father Christmas. Activities throughout Lake Geneva's fine retail shops and restaurants. (262) 248-4448
6	33rd Annual Great Electric Children's Christmas Parade, Downtown Lake Geneva, 5 pm (262) 248-4416.
Nov. 24-Dec. 28	13th Annual Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva. Glorious celebration of lights, music, theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas, gingerbread house building contests, breakfast with Santa and a Broadway-style musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing music and fabulous dancing. 800-558-3417, www.grandgeneva.com.

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